"A stalemate!" Rose said with disbelief and a smile on her face.
Caius narrowed his eyes as he paid attention to the board. He had been distracted a little, but still, that wasn't enough of an excuse. He could win with his eyes closed. He knew she was getting better, but it was too soon to draw with him.
"That's a draw, isn't it?" Rose asked. She couldn't help her smile. It wasn't a win, but it felt just as good, and she wanted to jump around dancing.
"It is," Caius said with a tight expression.
Rose smirked. "I see," she whispered casually, but she was doing a handstand in her head.
"I never thought you'd draw with me so soon."
"Maybe I'm better than you thought." The words were barely out of her lips when she felt the temperature plummet.
She could feel his stare at the back of her head, but Rose didn't dare lift her head. "I mean, I was just lucky, Your Majesty," Rose quickly added, shutting her eyes as her body stiffened.
