゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺
The royal musicians are blowing trumpets, welcoming the arrival of their highness, Alphonso Raphbarg. Horses march the border of the kingdom with the troops that participated in the war. People are gathering, chattering 'the prince is back' to each other with an ear-to-ear smile.
"LONG LIVE YOUNG HIGHNESS! LONG LIVE YOUNG HIGHNESS ALPHONSO!" Cheers citizens of the kingdom as they shout in glee.
Who would have thought a twenty years old alpha prince could lead the troops of the kingdom with wisdom and might to win the war against their kingdom enemy.
The king could not participate in the war because of his sickness. He feels sorry for his people, but Prince Alphonso bravely enlists himself to join the battle, which causes the king to worry for his son. Despite the thought of being away from the kingdom. His son shows no fear nor freat in the fight.
The warriors and knights halt their horses at the kingdom's wide field, facing the main entrance of the king's office.
"Prince Alphonso, welcome back home! We are happy to see you safe and win the war for us, your people. Thank you," says Minister Kingsley, happily. He is a member of the king's council. He smiles in pride at the prince.
Alphonso reciprocates Kingsley's smile with a smirk, "You do not have to be so formal to me. You are like a father to me, Minister Kingsley. Thank you."
Kingsley offers a hand to the prince, hoping the prince would accept the helping hand to dismount from the horse. Nevertheless, the prince chooses to get off from the horse on his own. He shrugs himself and corrects his posture in a split second.
"Sorry, Minister Kingsley, I rather not touch you in this bloody hands of mine. My knights, warriors need some bath." Prince Alphonso tells him bluntly, which causes the minister to wrap his hands together, looking upset.
"Silly, child," Kinsley could not help but to break a chuckle, commenting at the prince's behavior to him. He looks at the prince walks at the center aisle.
The clap, whistle, and cheers for the prince make the nation sings in unity. That pleases the ears of the majority.
'Finally, I can have a proper sleep in my bed.' Alphonso talks in his mind.
"SON! WELCOME BACK!!! YOU MAKE ME SO PROUD I COULD DIE!" The king shouts as he sprints to his son with a runny nose. It makes Alphonso snicker at his father for acting like a child.
King Hedery opens his arms widely to hug his son, but with Alphonso's mobility, he dodges his father's attempt. Then, laugh it all out. "How could you do that to your father. Did you not miss me, Son?" The king pouts, whining because of the rejection he receives from his son.
"Father can you-." The prince couldn't finish his sentence.
"PRAISE THE ROYAL HIGHNESS! LONG LIVE OUR KING!" The loud greetings of the nation interrupt the prince and the king.
King Hedery waves at his people with his signature big bright smile that etched in the hearts and minds of everyone.
On the other hand, Alphonso examines the faces of the people. It sends chills to his spine as he wonders, 'Can I make my people laugh and smile comfortably with a stern face in my term?'
Alphonso knows the people adore the lively and cheerful personality of the king that he did not inherit.
Unaware of the other's opinions, people love the prince for who he is, especially among ladies who crave storm-like eyes, small sculpted handsome face with thick eyelashes and brows.
Not to mention his title, achievements, and eight-pack abs. He would surely make any women ravish him.
"MY BELOVED PEOPLE, MY SON, ALPHONSO, BROUGHT A VICTORY AGAINST OUR ENEMY NATION. THANK YOU FOR WELCOMING MY SON. WE, THE ROYALS, WILL DO EVERYTHING FOR THE PEACE AND PROSPERITY IN OUR COUNTRY." The kings declare to his people, loud and clear.
"PRAISE THE ROYALS! LONG LIVE TO THE HIGHNESS!" The citizens immediately respond with the utmost respect to their king.
"Now, your turn, Son." King Hedery pats Alphonso's shoulder.
"Father, may I go inside?" Alphonso whispers to his father, which causes the king to flinch in surprise to say, "why do you have to be a kill the fun type of person. That's boring, Son!"
In return, Alphonso rolls his eyes to his father and marches to the palace in a hurry without care.
However, the young man is like a lost sheep on his way somewhere. He puts his hand on his forehead as he forgets the way to his room.
A maid who is busy sweeping the white floor notices the prince, looking troubled on himself. So she decides to approach the prince.
"Your highness, I am glad to see you. Welcome back home. You seem to be in trouble. Are you perhaps looking for Princess Corine?" The soft voice of the maid makes Alphonso sigh in relief.
Alphonso stiffs and finds dumbfounded as he did not even think of his sister today. He knows she will be angry if she knows it.
He forces a loud gulp in nervousness in front of the maid. Then, he vigorously nods at her.
"I'll lead you the way." The maid smiles warmly at him as she speaks.
They walk to the familiar pathway, silently. The prince rubs his hand together, praying not to upset his sister.
The maid stops her pace, and she bows to the prince as she finished leading the way for him. She walks away right after.
Curiosity runs to the prince's mind and decides to scan the place on guard, but is caught off guard by the colorful flowers that seize his attention. It's been a while since he glimpses beautiful, healthy flowers.
He takes a step further to explore the palace garden.
The touch of the wind on his skin gives a warm feeling in his heart. His eyes land on the woman with a cup of tea on the table, reading a book.
Then, the woman shuts her book and sees the man facing her.
"Son, Come here... Let mother hug you..." The woman calls for him, looking at him with a weak smile, extending her thin arms to him.
"Brother?"
"Brother? Is that you?"
Alphonso snaps back in reality and sees his sister in a state of shock. "It is I, Corine," Alphonso confirms with a soft tone that brings his sister to tears.
In her eyes, she observes changes in him. Alphonso looks taller than before. His voice becomes deep like a forty Hz sound of a radio. He fully fledges in his royal uniform.
Corine stands on her chair to dash to her brother, hugging him, "Brother! I miss you! You dummy!"
"I miss you too, I miss... Mom and everyone." He mumbles under his breath, feeling lonely in his heart while caressing his sister's back in comforting her.
Corine breaks the hug and pinches her brother's cheeks that makes Alphonso groans in pain. "What was that for, Corine?"
"That is for being overconfident in joining the battle. You left me with worries. You cocky bastard! How could you! What will I do to you if you die?" Corine rants in furry. Her eyebrows meet in the middle as she frowns.
"Correction, what will you do to yourself if I die." Alphonso points it out to his sister that makes Corine irritated.
"DON'T YOU DARE SAY THAT!" Corine exclaims.
"C'mon loose up," The prince pulls his sister for a hug, and then he whispers sadly, "I see mom in you, Corine. I thought of her while watching you reading a book. The more you get older, the more you remind me of her. I miss her a lot. I guess she is happy with the Moon Goddess."
"I miss her a lot too, brother. I love her as I love you. That is why I can't get a grip to lose you, brother." Corine says while looking at her brother's eyes.
They pull away from the hug as they look at each other lovingly.
"By the way, you smell stinky, Brother. Your mate will be disappointed if she smells rotten meat in you." Corine pokes fun of her brother's scent covering her nose, giggling.
"What? ME? STINKY?" Alphonso smells his armpits, getting conscious. He did smell the odor from his body that makes him blush in discomfort.
Corine laughs and cracks to say, "Pfft...Seriously, brother. You don't have to smell yourself. What do I mean about your mate? Is that your birthday is coming up soon. Aren't you excited? I sometimes wonder, what will my mate look like?"
To his surprise, he drops his jaw widely. "Fuck! MATE? WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT, CORINE?
Corine feels second-hand embarrassment while giving herself a face-palm. She stares at her brother funnily, as if he is the most stupid man in the world.
Then, it dawned on him. Alpha, Omega, Mates, Moon Goddess, Luna. It was like he utterly had his knowledge about this hidden at some part of his mind that suddenly flows to him overwhelmingly.
He believes that Omegas and Alphas are made for each other as they satisfy one another needs. But Alphonso is sensitive to the other's opinion of calling Omegas weak because no one is born weakling. They are powerful as they give fruit to their Alphas like his mother.
"I'll be needing to pray in the convent of Our Lady Goddess to bless me with my mate." He anxiously informs himself in a whisper tone that only the breeze could hear him.
"What are rambling, Brother?" Corine looks at him confusedly. Her gut is telling her that her brother is overthinking.
Alphonso unexpectedly whack, "HOLY CRAP! I'll be meeting my Mate, our Luna, in a few weeks!"
゚*☆*゚ ゜゚*☆*゚ ゜゚*☆*゚ ゜゚*☆*゚゚*☆*゚
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚~~~~Weeks later~~~
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺The evening has come. Castle walls rise out of the darkness. Each and everyone in the Kingdom is invited to the resplendent night, the mascarade ball. They gather in the castle through the different carriages sent by the King for transportation means.At a later time, a fancy white carriage travels from one house to the Palace with a white rose flag attached to its folding head. The first carriage to arrive is from the noble family, a shiny black shoe stamp on the folding step. It's Duke Marko, wearing a blue lounge suit, giving a hand to his wife, Duchess Antoinette, and daughter, Marionette. Both women wear a blue long flowing dress with gold damask patterns on both dresses made from luxurious fabric satin.The Duke's family walks in the staircase layered with a red carpet on the center aisle. The royal guards standing guarding the entrance could not help but in awe o
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺The Prince's eyes burn in fury as he did not find a trace of his mate today, on his birthday. He clenches his hands with brute force that makes his negative aura leak in his body, which
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺The King calls for the royal doctor as he wants to know the reasons why his son is acting a different person on his birthday. He can't believe that his son kills an innocent man plus hurts his sister, Corine, in front of the others. It leaves a severe trauma in the hearts of some citizens.The King sighs heavily in his chair as he strokes his forehead in stress."Your Highness, the royal doctor, William, is here to check Alphonso's condition," Minister Kingsley announce while bowing his head to the King. Kingsley feels sad about what happened."Good day, Your highness. May I check on Prince Alphonso's condition?" The royal doctor fixes his eyeglass with his middle finger as he speaks formally to the King with the usual stoic expression. His black eyes compliment his personality."Of course, Long time no see William," The King approves w
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺Minister Kingsley rides the carriage traveling away from his home, the Raphbarg Kingdom looking for ladies fitting for the competition. His eyebrow furrows while he reads the scroll. Out of all the people in their Kingdom. He would share the ride. He is sitting horizontally in front of the Royal Doctor, William.He steals glances at William, who is crossing his arms in front of his chest, pouting.It looks like the two are having a suffocating atmosphere inside the carriage."Hmph! Why do you have to come with me?" Huff Kingsley annoyingly with his eyes stares dagger at William."I wouldn't want to come with you if it was my choice." William snarls at him in his seat. He wouldn't want to ride the carriage with Kingsley.Kingsley's pride is affected when the King said to bring William with him that he chooses William over him.
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺Butterflies fly around the invisible air as their wing flaps in kaleidoscope color. A yellow wing butterfly rests on Prince Alphonso's nose as his body peacefully lays on a short bright
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺"YOUR HIGHNESS, THE PRINCE IS AWAKE!" Says the messenger on duty in the Palace.
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺There was a long silence after the Prince's declaration. It makes the whooshing sound of the wind heeded.
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺~~~~After two months~~~ "Your Highness, have you read the letter?" William asks curiously. "What letter?" Minister Kingsley asks eagerly. Jealousy runs in Minister Kingsley's head as he didn't know about the letter Prince Alphonso and William see talking about... Royal Doctor William looks away from Kingsley's intense gaze. It's been two months since Prince Alphonso's return. He witnessed Duke Martin, Duchess Melany, Count Montre, and the other 51 nobles' downfall as they are found guilty of running the black market of Jumiere Kingdom. After that very moment, Prince Julian becomes the King of the Jumiere Kingdom, leaving Prince Alphonso proud of him. The Prince learned about Princess Corine's dream of traveling around in different places--- to his surprise. He also learned about Prince Ridge and Lady Ruby's closure, which was devastated. However, Prince Alphons
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺Lady Genesis and Craig walk together to the garden. To their surprise, their mother and father are standing there, crying and smiling. Quickly, Lady Genesis and Craig run towards them. They all embrace each other warmly while weeping in joy. Craig caresses his mother's forehead as he speaks, "I thought I wouldn't see you... I thought I lost you both..." "I am so happy that I and your father are saved from that place. We don't wanna be there again." Their mother weeps, and Craig hugs her once again. He didn't want to hear anything from them because what matters to Craig is that they're all safe. "Genesis, I miss you." Her father says lovingly while Lady Genesis wipes his tears away. "I miss you too, Father. No words can express how happy I am." Suddenly, a yellow butterfly lands in a rose flower. Lady Genesis feels a sense of familiarity with the b
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺"Fuck, now what!" Duke Martin exclaims as he protests against the Knights' hands on his arms.They forcibly pull him out of the prison, making sure they will bring him to the courtroom.With a flaring glare, Duke Martin lashes out at the King's face, "You! You will regret this! You foolish King!"Keeping his calm exterior, the King did not say a word. King Roberson turns his back as he puts his hands on the back.The Knights follow the King's footsteps as they walk into the hallway."You dare to ignore me, Roberson. You owe me an explanation!""Get the Duchess... I don't want unaccountable." The King orders firmly, making the Duke angrier."Don't you think of that, Roberson!"Some Knights move out of the group to fetch the Duchess from her cell. Panicked, Duke Martin wriggle
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺"C-call it off? Why do you mean?" Lady Ruby stutters, feeling a little discomfort in her heart.Ridge looks at her green eyes, and he immediately looks away. He clasps his hands together as he did not say any word.Feeling the rush of betrayal, Lady Ruby spat."I-I thought you want us to work things out. I thought you will make it up to me. I thought you liked me!"Her heart shatters into pieces."Listen, Ruby, don't you ever say that I didn't like you. I wouldn't become a better man to you if I cannot help my people first," Ridge bites his lips as he spouts those words out. He finds himself in a tight situation, and he knows this is difficult for both of them. "I can't go with you and see your parents---" Then, he looks straight into Lady Ruby's surprised orbs."--Therefore, I am letting you off t
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺In just a snap, King Edwin manages to catch the Duchess read-handed. She could no longer fight back as she kills most of her people. When the King and his Knights arrived on the scene, the Duchess was bathed in blood.Gritting his teeth, the King screamed in anger, "seize her!"In no time, the Knights quickly grab the Duchess. She tried to protest or resist them. But, she can no longer fight back as the King's ominous Alpha pheromones brings her to her knees."How dare you kill your husband, and your people! As a consequence of your actions, you shall be executed in front of MY people, Moina!"Hours have passed and the court members of the Kingdom agreed to make a public execution of the Duchess. They were stunned to hear the news from their King, and they did show resentment of the Duchess with her actions.Righ
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺A couple of minutes earlier~~Amelia ran towards the torture room, knowing the Duchess is already upstairs. She was relieved that she managed to get out of the Duke's room before she heard the Duchess's scream.The panicked maid opens the torture room without any hesitation. She gaps aloud as she saw the Lady looking so lifeless."Oh, fuck!" She swears by not liking the view in front of her. She quickly grabs a pin from one of the drawers, and she quickly heads to Lady Berenice's side.She taps Lady Berenice's cheek to wake the Lady from her deep slumber. Unfortunately, Lady Berenice is not responding to her touch. Her beating heightened as her sweat dropped to the ground.The maid continues to unlock the chains around Lady Berenice's wrists and legs."Search in the whole mansion! I'll send that pers
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺After some time in the day, Archduke Ridge finally finished doing some paperwork in Prince Alphonso's office. Some Knights are blown away from the Archduke's presence in the room, but what shocked them the most was that the Archduke is doing the Prince's work.The Knights were wondering... "Where could the Prince go? Where's the Prince?"Archduke Ridge walks into the quiet hallway in a haze. His mind is still uncertain about everything, but his heart knows he wanted to see Lady Ruby. He couldn't shake off his dirty thoughts with her because of his rut.Time has passed by and every second he misses the Lady.He desire to see his mate, but he knew that he couldn't. It still bothers him why Prince Alphonso left out of the blue while he was in a rut. He wants to send some punches on the Prince's face, yet he couldn't. There is so
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺***WARNING! This chapter contains sensitive scenes***The essential word for this maid's mission enters her ears. Her lips curl up as she silently giggles at her unexpected success.'It was easier than I thought. So, shall I return to the King to inform him about the Duke? Or should I go and check the Duke's dead body?' The maid puts a hand on her chin while thinking about her next step, her forehead wrinkles as she thinks carefully.'Should I untie Lady Berenice? No, it's not my main objective. But, should I consider it?' The maid thinks again. Then, she shrugs her thoughts off away from her head.Like a little rat, she runs away from the area without getting caught or leaving any trace of her silent footsteps."Ha! Look at you! You look like what I've imagined, Berenice! This is your family's fault." The Duches
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺"You bitch! You are so dead to me once I'll be free from these chains!" Lady Berenice snarls at Duchess Moina, making the Duchess laugh hysterically."You? How would you escape? Everything is under my control. A useless woman like you cannot do anything." Duchess Moina mocks, keeping her laugh aloud. Her eyes seem to be amused by Lady Berenice's raging ones."I curse you! I hope the Goddess will punish you! You will rot to death!" Lady Berenice snaps back at her, and a tear gliding on her cheek.Duchess Moina enjoys the sight of the miserable Lady Berenice as her lisp curls sideways, making sure that Lady Berenice is seeing her delighted expression.Right at that moment, Duchess Moina snaps her fingers as she recalls something in her head, and she hums while looking at Lady Berenice's dewy orbs."Do you know why your father is a bastard