AriaAria was by Prince Zane's side, smiling, as Prince Zane welcomed different foreign officials who came from the kingdoms that were under Esterial. They all came for the party, today was day one of the feast, celebration was going to last for a week as Aria suggested. King Kaida commended Aria for her great idea of letting the feast last for a week.Although Aria was by Prince Zane's side, welcoming the guest together with him, occasionally her eyes moved around the crowd in the palace ground outside the garden in search of General Caldwell. Whenever her eyes saw him, he was wearing a happy smile on his face, his father was proudly standing by his side. A lot of the towns-people came into the palace with flowers for him as though the garden didn't have enough. Aria was wondering if she was ever going to see him without a smile, she wondered if he was smiling on purpose because he knew her eyes were on him. "You are welcome my grace." Prince Zane greeted someone from a royal family
AriaAgainst every fiber of her being, Aria ignores General Caldwell's presence during the party. After her guilt settled in, Aria couldn't bring herself to look at General Caldwell's handsome face anymore. Aria leaves the party early when she realizes that her duty as Prince Zane's fiance is over. She left Prince Zane with Prince Alcott, who continued to run his mouth carelessly in front of him.Aria decided within herself not to attend the feast anymore, even though her wolf was against her. Erika followed Aria out of the party, like Aria wolf she had a slight complaint of the way Aria left the party.While Aria Wolf's complaint was about them not being close to General Caldwell. Erika complains to Aria about her leaving before Prince Zane"My lady, are you going to skip another day?" Erika asks trying to drag up Aria from the bed. Aria had been able to skip a day after the first, it wasn't easy, because she knew that General Caldwell would be there and she wanted to see him. She n
AriaThe music wasn't the only thing that made Aria feel alert as Prince Zane gently swayed her in his hand. They were close as they both danced together, it wasn't the first time they had been close to each other, Aria shouldn't have been flutter but she couldn't help it. Aria saw Prince Zane as a cruel harsh man. She was sure that he was going to be angry with her when she came for the dance but ignored other days for the party. But the gentle way he held her waist, spurned her around to the sound of the music wasn't that of an angry man. This side of him brought out a special kind of beat in Aria's heart. A beat only Prince Zane could create. "I'm surprised that you haven't stepped on my feet yet." Prince Zane said. They have both been dancing silently since the dance started. The dance was being held in the garden. Other citizens of Esterial, along with the nobles and royals all dance in the garden each with their respective partners.Although a special dance floor was made for
AriaAria spun to the music that was played. She wanted the day to be over. The dance she had with Prince Zane felt nice, but now she was frightened, by what was happening to her. 'I shouldn't have said yes.' Aria thought. She should have said no to General Caldwell when he asked her for a dance. But Aria couldn't do that. General Caldwell was an esteemed guest and the whole party was thrown in his honour. Prince Zane didn't look like he had a problem with his request to dance with her. It would have been weird for her to have a problem with it, so she said yes, even though she wanted to say no."I never knew that Prince Zane's fiance was so popular in Esterial." General Caldwell said as he danced with Aria. Aria was nervous in his arms. She couldn't feel relaxed. If she knew that she was going to be dancing with her mate then maybe Aria would have taken the risk of defiling King Kaida and Prince Zane by not showing up for the dance. "I'm surprised with the affection the people hav
AriaThe seven-day celebratory feast for General Caldwell was over. Aria wasn't sure about her feelings, was she happy that the feast was finally over? She felt happy and safe with the fact that General Caldwell no longer had any reasons to come to the palace. but at the same time, she felt sad because she wasn't going to be seeing her mate anymore. Aria walks out of her room without Erika by her side. Erika had told her that she was going to meet her in Lady Brunhilda's chamber later. Aria would have liked it better if Erika could stay with her. With Erika by her side, she could take her mind off General Caldwell.Aria slowly walked to Lady Brunhilda's chamber for her lessons. She couldn't forget the day she had danced with General Caldwell. and the way he held her. each time she thought of it. Aria felt as though she could still feel the same electric feelings only General Caldwell could create in her. She felt torn with herself. she wanted to feel the way she did with General Cald
Aria"My lady, what are you still doing here?" Erika asked surprised that Aria was still in the room instead of being at Lady Brunhilda's lessons."I was waiting for you." "I told you to leave without me." "You said the same thing yesterday," Aria said. A part of her wanted to blame Erika for not being by her side when General Caldwell took her away. "Anyway, since you are back, let's go." Aria walks out the door.After the experience she had with General Caldwell the other day. She wasn't going to allow herself to go anywhere alone ever again. The guards couldn't be trusted. They were probably under General Caldwell's authority."Lady Aria why didn't you attend Lady Brunhilda's lessons yesterday? We both left the room together, and I saw you heading towards Lady Brunhilda's chamber so why didn't you attend her lessons?" Erika ask.Aria knew that Erika was going to question her about yesterday. Even though she didn't go to Lady Brunhilda's lessons, Erika went to the lessons and didn
AriaAria fought the urge to run back into her room as she saw General Caldwell in the same spot she saw him waiting for her the other day. Even though she was rude to him, he was still being persistent, waiting for her. Aria found his way of showing his feelings annoying and adorable at the same time. Her wolf was happy about it. Aria was annoyed because she was afraid of the idea of falling for a man who was as kind as him. Normally it was the werewolf who chased after their mate not the other way around, Aria couldn't understand what was going on. "Don't worry my lady, I will stop him," Erika whispered into Aria's ear.General Caldwell wasn't alone this time, he was with one of his men."Lady Aria, I would like to have a word with you if you don't mind." General Caldwell bowed in respect to Aria. Aria wanted to say that she minded because she didn't want to talk to him. Talking to him made her feel like kissing him. "General Caldwell." Erika greeted. "I'm sorry to say this but
AriaAria woke up to the soft sounds of a man breathing beside her. She felt alert with her environment until she got a certain sniff in the air. Aria wasn't sure if she was dreaming about Prince Zane or if he was really beside her. She wiped her sleepy eyes with her hand and saw that Prince Zane was still sleeping peacefully beside her. Aria couldn't help but wonder if he was up to no good again. Perhaps he was trying to use her as an excuse for something. Or maybe he was simply too tired and he didn't care if they shared a bed.Prince Zane's arms were wrapped around Aria's waist. Against her better judgment, she shifted her body closer to his warm embrace. She didn't know what time he got back to the room, Aria was glad that Prince Zane didn't kick her off the bed this time. Whenever he did that, Aria always woke up with her back and her waist aching, sometimes her butt, if she fell too hard on the floor. As Aria closed her eyes and breathed gently in Prince Zane's arms, she silen