A while after dinner I retired to my room to get ready for sleep. Maggie has prepared my night gown so I have changed in them."Do you have any other orders, princess?" Maggie asked."I’m good Maggie." I smiled. "You go and get some rest as well.""Thank you your highness. Then I will retire now." Maggie bowed and left the room. She slowly closed the doors.I sat down on one side of my bed and took a book from my bed side table. I am not yet sleepy so I continue to read the novel that I was reading before.After some time I heard a light noise in my balcony. My heart raced a little.’What if it is an intruder?’ I thought to my self.Luckily I have a knife hidden under my pillow. After my kidnapping, I have always armed my self with small weapons that can be concealed."Don’t worry..." A familiar voice of a man said. "It’s me.""Erik!?" My tense muscles relaxed after hearing his voice. A smile crept from my face. "You’ve come."I quickly stood up and raced towards him. Ragnar’s arms we
Ragnar’s smile lit up more. He took the diamond ring from the box and gently reached out to my left hand. Slowly and carefully he slid the diamond ring into my ring finger."It fits perfectly." Ragnar said. He raised my hand and kissed it gently. This action made me blush.Ragnar stood slowly and not long he was towering in front of me. He caressed my cheek gently."You are now officially my fiancee." Ragnar smiled at me. Leaning down he found my lips and gave me a sweet kiss. "I love you so much, Isa.""And I love you." I have him a sweet smile.My heart was thumping loudly inside my chest. I am feeling so emotional right now. Ragnar gave me a quick hug."It’s getting late, you need to rest." Ragnar said. "I am afraid that my self control won’t last long either." He chuckled lightly.I hang my head in confusion."With you wearing such a sexy and thin night gown, I am afraid that my self control will break any minute now." Ragnar said with a shy smile.We have been snuggling the whole
It was the day of the engagement party. All the servants in the palace are so busy preparing.I was still lying in bed. It was still early and the sun had just came up. I was still sleepy after last night. I remember last night when Ragnar visited me. We were at my veranda, admiring the night sky full of stars and the moon. Then Ragnar got down on one knee and took a small box from his pocket. He opened the box, took a diamond ring out and proposed to me.Remembering last night, my heart was thumping loudly in my heart. I can’t resist screaming in delight. And because I don’t want to alarm the maids outside, I buried my head under the pillows."Ayyeeee..." I made a controlled scream. I was kicking my feet in the mattress as if my whole body was being tickled.I have prepared everything, so I am sure that this evening will all go according to plan. I plan to stay in bed for a couple of hours."Princess, good morning." Maggie came barging inside my room full of energy."Maggie, it’s sti
Maggie and I entered the other room. Inside, my ballgown is worn by a mannequin.Until now I am in awe with the beauty of this gown. Its blue color is similar to Ragnar’s eyes, dark blue as the deep water of the ocean."Your highness, prince Ragnar’s assistant Kyler came a while ago to give you these." Maggie took a jewelry box on the table.She slowly opened it and inside were a set of sapphire and diamond jewels. They were sparkling magnificently.The set consists of a necklace, a pair of earrings, a bracelet, and a tiara. The sapphire jewels were a match with my gown."How did he...?" I didn’t finish my question. It was Ragnar I’m talking about. I am sure his information network is vast. Knowing the color of my dress tonight is a piece of cake."A letter was included with the jewels princess." Maggie gave me the letter and I read it silently.•••My dear Isa,I thought that these jewels will compliment the ball gown you are wearing tonight, so I bought them for you. Please wear the
[Philips POV]The grand ball room inside the palace is all lit up tonight. The big hall is adorned but beautiful flowers. Tables and chairs are lined up at the side, with beautiful linens and tableware. The decorations tonight is so splendid and grand.The hall is now full of noble people, all dressed up for the occasion. That is right, tonight is the engagement party of the beautiful third princess Isabella of Wales, and the crown prince Ragnar of Avalon.My heart ached remembering what the occasion is tonight. The love of my life, Isabella, has been taken away from me by the crown prince of Avalon.Looking around the festivities, everyone is lively smiling and chatting. All are in praise of this union.Isabella was selected to become crown princess and the future queen of Avalon. This is a great blessing for our kingdom, Wales. This union will benefit us greatly.But I cannot bring myself to smile. My heart aches just by thinking about her being taken away by another man.Isabella,
[Isabella’s POV]Ragnar and I entered the ball room hall together, arm in arm. After the herald announces our arrival, all the noble guests’ eyes were upon us.I tensed up looking at so many guests. I squeezed Ragnar’s arm unknowingly."Nervous?" Ragnar asked. I nodded silently. "Don’t worry. I am right by your side. There is nothing to be nervous about."Ragnar held my hand and squeezed it to reassure me. I look at him and smiled."Thank you." I said. I am sure that Ragnar would always be there to help.I inhale and exhale to calm my self. After this evening, I would be officially engaged to Ragnar. I would be the crown princess of Avalon. Tonight I have to hold my head high with confidence. Confidence that I am worthy to stand beside Ragnar, the crown prince and the future king of Avalon."Ready?" Ragnar asked with encouragement."Yes." I replied with a smile. And we walked inside the ball room.The nobles started to swarm around us one by one. People started to congratulate and com
After the steward announced that it was time, we all followed my father the king. He led us towards the balcony looking down the ball room hall.There at the balcony present are the other members of the royal family of Wales. Williams and grandpa at one side and my step mother and sisters at the other side."Greetings crown prince Ragnar, sister Isabella ." Williams chimed. "Congratulations to the both of you."Williams was walking towards us with a genuine smile. He extended his hand to Ragnar, Erik shook it happily."Thank you crown prince Williams." Ragnar said smiling. "No need for formalities, you can call me brother-in-law.""Then, brother-in-law. You can also call me Williams." Williams replied happily. "Sister, I am so happy for you."Williams took me into his embrace."Thank you Williams." I said."Are you really happy?" Williams whispered in my ear. "If ever brother-in-law bullies you, just come to me and I will definitely help you."I giggled hearing Williams words. "Yes, I
It has been some hours since the engagement party has started. Ragnar and I have been talking with guests since the announcement."Erik, let’s rest for a while." I said to him. "I am a little tired.""Alright." Ragnar said with a smile. "Would you like to get some fresh air in the garden near by?""Mm-hmm." I nodded. "Some fresh air sounds good."Surrounded by so many people can be a bit tiring and suffocating as well. A breath of fresh air maybe is what I need.Ragnar led me by my hand towards the exit. Once outside I inhaled the fresh air around. The night was bright with a full moon shining.Ragnar’s attendants came to give us our cloaks. Ragnar put his on and helped me put mine. I smiled at him as thanks to his small gesture."Let’s sit down there." Ragnar led me to a small gazebo. Inside are some chairs and a table.Ragnar, being a gentleman, pulled a chair out and helped me seat down. And he sat down on a chair beside me."Still tired?" Ragnar asked."No. Fresh air is really wha