Chapter 40: Or A Foe (2)

NICHOLAE WASN'T planning on visiting to be honest, but he felt the urge to at least see the young princess's face that day, and what luck he has that her 'knights' are not around to protect her.

Though, he doesn't have the luxury of visiting too as Aldrich and Aimilios would prevent him from seeing Alesteria. So, he would often be turned away the moment he stepped inside.

Fortunately for him, the princes are not on Alesteria's side because they have their own factions to deal with.

'It is a good thing I went today.' He thought as he stared at the smiling princess.

Nicholae admits that Alesteria is lovely in his eyes, especially when the sun reflects on her blonde hair, which appeared to complement her ocean blue eyes, her cheeks rose pink, her eyelashes were long and nearly fluttering every time she blinks, and even the way she expresses herself.

'I haven't understood the sense of being loved yet, but that's expected g