“Good evening to you, your highness” Prince Michael turned from the feeding the fishes in the giant tank to see Princess Claire walking to him in a short gown than he has seen her in, the lovely slate blue gown is a mini one, exposing some of her light skinned laps to the shining light of the day, unlike the usual days, her face was without cosmetics and it shows her smooth skin which matches her eyes with the color of the sun.
“How are you here?” he asked, taking his mind off admiring her beauty“Is this a supposed secret place for your highness?” she asked so formulaically that he couldn’t help a chuckle “Well it isn’t, just amazed you could find out this place” he said and turn back to the hungry fishes“The Queen ordered her spend the rest of the day with you” she answered, letting him know it was the queen who told her about the place<Why is she going back with us?”Michael wanted to ask but decide against it as they took off to Aither, he knew he shouldn’t be in the same space with her right now after what happened yester night between them but he didn’t want to raise suspicions to he kept quiet.Claire wasn’t sure if he had a good night rest but she did, having to spend all cold night in his warm arms was one of the good things she has experienced, her eyes glance to look at him and they turned sour from the grinned expression.Noticing his restless gaze on Eris isn’t something she want to deal with again, she thought they had formed a strong bond yesterday but it seems he still have his mind on the other lady, when she was a bit younger, she has always boasted about how she wouldn’t care of her husband getting engage or married to another woman, but with reality setting itself in front of her, she couldn’t help the pangs of jealousy breeding up.“Did you sleep well last night your highness?”
The royal family of Aither gathered together to dine and welcome Princess Claire back, everyone sat down while they wait for the King to make his appearance, Princess Emma decided to break off the silent annex the hall as she ask a question“How is Silverbell sister Claire? I’m sure you have a lot to tell us” she asked in her most delightful voice“I don’t think she had a good time there seeing her skin has crease now” Princess Zoey said and a snick was heard“I don’t see any wrinkles” Emma said looking innocently at Claire“Are you really slow-witted or pretending to?” Princess Mitchel asked“Looks like going to another Kingdom where you are not the dominating Princess has seize your tongues sister”“or maybe you want my attention so much and it’s infuriate you that am not giving you any of it” Claire finally respond to Zoey’s attackSince she learnt of what she might have done to her brother, she has spent the short time before dinner to investigate what happened and what she found
In a quick pace, she walk to meet the guards at the gate and handed over some money before she was given pass to enter the palace, as she walk through the large courtyard and head to the Royal families quarters, she watch discreetly for people not to see her and could only relax her nerves when she entered the Princess room.On seeing her, princess Roseline frown her face, definitely not pleased to see her, Lucy bowed in greetings and pull out a note“What do your Princess want again?” she asked with irritation and a glare at the letter not taking it from her“She told me to give you this and that you will know what to do” she answered and stretch the letter forward againWith reluctance, Princess Roseline took the letter and open it to read, after reading the content a new look appeared on her face“If your Princess was this wise, how come she was sent out of the palace like a beggar?” she asked in mockery and walk to the bright lamp“She hope you work on it fast…”“Don’t tell me wha
The sun soon sets and rise again and the day that Princess Emma had prepared for has come, she quickly dress up in a lovely gown and put on a different makeup than she used toToday she will finally be able to slap Princess Zoey across the face with her looking grimily and powerless like she has always been in front of her“You look so beautiful your highness” June said smiling behind the mirror, she also look as elated as her mistress“Where is mother?” she asked“By now she should be with the King as planned” she replied and Emma nodded“Let’s wait patiently then”Queen Kayla was being taken by the guards to the King’s court after she stubbornly requested to go out and threatened to kill herself if she wasn’t let out, by disobeying the King’s order she was taken to him for judgmentWalking in to the large court with the guards, the King look upset to see her and showed it the moment she came in front of him“Why are you outside and not locked in like the rest?” he asked angrilyLook
Everyone seems in a faze with the big news that just hit the royal family, one of the princesses has given birth out of wedlock, a dread sin in Aither for someone of royalty, it’s a punishable offence which could lead to the exile of the culprit.Princess Claire watch the whole scene with scornful eyes, she hasn’t expected this to happen this soon and it has caused a damage to her plans. She had thought to find out the truth and reveal everything to the King without having anyone known but she hasn’t gotten the culprit yet and the secret was already out.Watching the pathetic women begging desperately for their innocence she couldn’t help a laugh at their absurdity before she stood up and walk to the little boy whose eyes keep gazing at everyone in the court.“Little one” she called with a smile“Which of these two is your mother?” she had askedBut the poor child who couldn’t understand the little fight bursted out in tears which irritated Princess Claire Sand she yelled for him to s
Contrary to Prince Anthony’s desire not to reveal the pregnancy yet, Princess Izabella went excitedly bonkers and tell everyone about the good news of her pregnancy.Queen Alice was over the moon at the delightful news of a grandchild to the family and soon throw a party informing a lot of prestigious people to come celebrate with the royal family.After six long years, one of the princes consort has gotten fortunate and brought smile to the family, it was not only a good news for the royal household but also the whole of the Kingdom.“Congratulations once again Princess Izabella” one of the noble ladies said smiling as Izabella give an arrogant smile as she walk pass.Unlike the other ladies trying to meet up and chat together, Princess Brenda stood at the corner munching up her face with snacks and drink, prince Ian walk briskly to her side and stop her from devouring the creamy cake on the plate“Stop eating you idiot” he cautioned“Why?” she asked trying to swallow the piece in he
The days counts in the blink of an eye and the chosen date for her wedding draws nearer that contrary to what she anticipated, Princess Claire could only feel anxiety and fraught.The expeditious rate at which her sisters keep scheming is highly alarming and she felt a bit overwhelm about the whole idea of leaving her Kingdom, domineer life behind.Although she has carefully planned on she would be able to seize Silverbell Kingdom and made herself the ruler through her husband since the society she lives in doesn’t allow women to rule.An interruption from the door made Princess Claire come out of her thoughts“Your highness” Fallon greeted“I do not call for you”“Well yes, that’s why I decide to come to you instead” she said imitating a gentle and nice gesture“You decide?” Claire asked her calm face replaced with a super upset oneShe walk to Fallon who at that moment realize her mistake, she had spent a long time being with Princess Roseline that she had forgotten about the rules
“You can’t escape from me Prince Michael”Eris said to the retreating figure of Michael who turned in his steps after seeing her in the passage, she hasten her steps to get to him before he could get awayAt the final minute before he could get out of the dark passage, Eris caught up with him and pull him strongly aside, although she wasn’t as strong as him but she managed“Caught you” she beamed at him“Let go of me” he warned but she wasn’t ready to yield“What are you going to do if I don’t?” she asked daring and Prince Michael was almost force to throw a punch at her face“I know you are not a violent man and won’t be able to hit me” she said and watch him turn his face away in despiseTaking advantage of his unguarded minute, Eris enclasp him and tried to take in his lovely scentPrince Michael irritably tried to get her off his body but she seems to be coming up stronger than he thought and makes it difficult for him to shove her off as she glues like a chameleon“Get off you sn
Mana kingdom isn't the only kingdom that thought of taking over Aither, King Edward after receiving the news of the King's death think of taking the advantage and claim Aither for himself.Since they are related by marriage it is a bit difficult to wage war like Mana but he could decide to help fight the battle and have prince Michael on the great Another throneHe thought his prayers were answered when aither accepted a marriage go Silverbell but this is much betterSoon enough if he plays the cards well, he will have power over the two kingdoms and make them one.Prince Michael walk into the court to answer the King's urgent call as he was told "Greetings Father" he bowed"Raise up, i want to entrust a big task to you""What task again father?" "Aither is facing war from Mana kingdom and I got a secret news that the crown prince is missing""So you want me to ascend the throne of Aither?" Prince Michael asked like he already knew what he want"As expected you are intelligent" King
The first person to discover Prince Benson's lifeless body was the maid who brought breakfast into Princess Sonja's quartersShe is one of her attending maids and has been taking every meal to her room for a week now because she is a little indisposedWhen the maid saw the Prince she fell in horror, the tray of food fell to the floor and spilled on her feet.She ran out of the room screaming her lungs out in great panic and go to report to the Queen what she had seenEveryone was soon aware of the tragedy that happened last night and find out the Princess and her maid has both flee the palaceThe king orders for their arrest and have every subjects in the Kingdom on the lookout for the tagged criminals who are already judged with capital offence.The entire palace is thrown into a long time mourning again as the death of Prince Anthony is barely two months and yet they have lost another princeQueen Alice is the most hit having to lost two of her sons in the space of two months was to
loud cries of sorrow filled the room when the doctor confirmed king josh died after the alarm from AshleyAll the queens break into a wailing cry and the maids and guards bowed thdir heads in last respect for the kingThe doctor pull the cloth over his face and wall out looking sorry for not being able to save him"What caused the king's death?" Queen Luciana asked and the others stop the cry and turn with curious eyes at the doctor"He seems to have suffered a sudden heart attack, his body was already cold" "Father was so healthy how can he suffered a heart attack all of a sudden?" Princess Roseline questioned her sadness turned to anger "I'm sorry your highness but that's what the examination results says" "is that what really happened Ashley?" Jewel asked turning to Ashley who is the last person with the king"Yes, father suddenly had an attack and fell" she replied and look briefly at Emma "why didn't you call for the doctor immediately?" Queen Kayla yelled "I did but it was
As princess Emma raise her head up after the bow, the normal innocent face appears and she look at the king with a faint smile"Father I've come to report something to you" she started picking the easiest way to start the conversation"If it is about the authority over affairs in the palace then don't bother" king Josh said dismissively angry at the sight of this daughter of his.Emma look at surprise still holding a faint smile and try not to be impatient but the more she find out the more her thoughts seems to be true"I don't understand father you handed this authority to me, have i done something wrong? Or have i in any way perform my duties badly?" ~King Josh look in great astound at the unbelievable innocent act and face, he has been so careless and didn't notice the evil behind this face in front of himHow dare she play the innocent card after all she had done not to mention she is his own blood and not a bastard He has been deceived all these years by her lies and pretense
After James was executed by the King's order, prince Anthony was also stripped of his royal titles and sent into exile almost immediately.News came to the palace that prince Anthony had committed suicide on the way to exile and the whole palace is put in a mourning phase.To keep secret of what had really happened the royal palace made up a different story in order not to tarnish his image and also protect the honor of the royalty.No one in the royal palace took the death of prince Anthony lightly, Izabella lost consciousness for days putting herself and her unborn in danger Another person who didn't take it well is prince Benson who seems to feel it is his wife's fault that he captured his own brother just to have him committing suicideHe try not to blame himself for the death but couldn't help it and resort to alcohol to taje his mind off it and make himself feel betterPrince Benson find himself believing that Sonja must have known about the truth of the prisoner being his brot
Princess Claire rush to the court to find out what is going on, the rest of the royal family seems to be already there except for princess Izabella She take her position and sit down while the King's raging eyes stares at his two sons who are arrested and found guilty"Why would the princes help Advisor Eris lover escape?" Brenda asked her whispering and careful not to get caughtClaire ignore her having much important thoughts in her head and focus her eyes on prince Michael who look surprisingly relaxed Soon princess Izabella was dragged to the court and made to kneel in front of the king.Compared to the bold fearless Izabella she look like a puppy about to be slaughtered as she quickly put her hands together in a plead to the King"Is it true this man is your lover and not Eris?" King Edward asked "What?" Izabella resorted to be shock, it seems she had no idea why she was dragged there in the first place She thought her secret of kidnapping the man and use him to threatened her
James struggle admist the blindfold to free himself as he is being dragged away to God knows where, the arms pulling him also struggles as he seems a bit strong than himself"We should have use a guard or two" he heard the voice say angrily and he stop struggling recognizing the voice"Anthony?" He mumbled since his mouth is sealedRealizing he might actually be getting rescued, he stop struggling and wait impatiently for them to reach a stop When they finally did his mouth seal was the first thing to come off, next he was pulled into an affectionate embrace allowing him to breathe in his familiar scentHe want to hug him back but his hands tied together makes it hard and he rest his chin on his shoulder Instead"We need to go" Michael said to Anthony who seems lost in his little display of love with JamesHe disengage and remove his blindfold giving him back his sight after a long time, he take us off the remaining shackles letting him free and give him a short hug after"We are real
Prince Michael hurry after prince Anthony who seems rage going after his wife, the instant his hands reach her, he push her hard on the floor"You witch!" He yelled angrily blazing with fire in his eyesPrince Michael rush to hold him from launch another attack and plead to him to calm down"She's with child! Your child" he told him but Prince Anthony won't have none of it Any other things doesn't seem to matter at the moment only the fact that his lover is about to be killed because of her evil acts"You are good at manipulating, you better find a way to convince father to release him if he dies so will you"Prince Michael drag him away from Princess Izabella who is looking shocked and panic-stricken still on the ground ~Princess Brenda who happened to witness the little scene rush to her after the two men left and help her up "Are you okay sister?" She said Princess Izabella stare dazed at her not answering her question as her voice seems to be coming from afar, she start to wal
It's been three days after princess Claire first night with Prince Michael and the Queen has been showing her much favorism even than princess Izabella who is with child.The three princess consorts sit together after a long while to have a chat despite their differences for days now They all keep silent and quietly take the cold drink served by the maids while they watch the sunset from the garden rather than their usual placePrincess Izabella takes glances at the two ladies and hiss silently not sure what to say or where to start from, she has shove the two off the moment she got pregnant and now she need their help to fight against some princess from another kingdom.Princess Brenda also gaze at the other two from time to time as she munch on the pile of baked cakes in the plate. She understands the feeling of awkward after a long fight between the two but then she feels uncomfortable eating"Do you want some cake?" She took the plate and offer to the two but they look away with