I turned towards the direction of the sound just in time to see a figure emerging from the water of the bath. The last rays of the sun shining in from above seemed to highlight the figure like a spotlight from the heavens. A topless man emerged from the water as if he had just stood up. The side view of his face as the light hit it made him look like a god as he tilted his head back and ran his fingers through his wet hair. He's so beautiful…I couldn’t stop staring at him and it wasn’t just because I was shocked at his sudden appearance. My entire body froze in place as if captured under an unbreakable spell. As if he could sense my presence, the man’s eyes glanced over in my direction and met mine. Red hair that shone in the rays of the setting sun. Eyes as green as emeralds…‘They say that the third prince is like an angel sent from the heavens above to mess with the hearts of women on earth. His red hair shines like rays of the setting sun and his green eyes sparkle like the mos
“You’re quite cute now that I can see you up close…” the prince commented as he stared right into my face. His green gaze captured mine and it felt like I was the one sinking deep into the water of the bath although I was just kneeling on the side. His beautiful hand slowly approached my face and then I felt the warmth and dampness of his finger as it gently stroked the side of my face. His touch was so light as if he was handling a precious piece of fragile porcelain. “Please don’t…” I murmured as I tried to turn my face away from his hand. “Don’t…what?” he asked alluringly, and my chest felt so tight. “Please don’t…touch me…” I pleaded in a small voice. “Hmm? Then, what about you touch me?” Prince Florian suggested after a moment of thought.The way his green eyes seemed to gleam as his lips curved up into a naughty smile made my heart race even faster even though I knew that he was just toying with me. “Huh?” I whispered in confusion.What kind of suggestion was that? He’s d
Prince Florian seemed surprised by my words. He was stunned for a brief moment before he started laughing softly. It didn’t take long for his laughter to get loud enough to echo all around us in the enclosed space of the bathhouse. “Hmm…interesting…” he murmured before he smiled at me. “Then, will you please…” I began saying but I never had the opportunity to finish my sentence. For a split of a second, I saw Price Florian’s lips transform from a smile to a wicked smirk, and then, I couldn’t see anything anymore. Time didn’t seem to freeze, and nothing moved in slow motion. The next thing I knew, my entire body was already engulfed in lukewarm water. My eyes automatically closed when I felt myself falling forward and then I was in the water along with the prince. I could still feel his hands on my wrists as I struggled to emerge through the surface of the water. “I forgot to ask whether you could swim or not. I just kind of assumed that you could. Mila, can you swim?” Is this so
I could sense his excitement and his arousal. When he sank his teeth into my shoulder and bit me, I cried out. It didn’t exactly hurt but…Please help me! Prince Leonard! Help me! Help me please! I cried so loudly and so desperately in my mind as I squeezed my eyes shut. Please help me…Prince Leonard!“Please…help me…” I whimpered as I felt tears sting the back of my eyes. If this continues, I had no idea how far Prince Florian would play with me. I had no idea if he would be able to stop himself just like he had promised. ‘Where are you?’My eyes snapped open. What was that just now?Did I hear something just now? I turned and looked around the bathhouse but there wasn’t anyone there. What is going on?“What happened? You seem distracted all of a sudden…” Prince Florian asked as he sensed that my attention had shifted elsewhere. I was too stunned and busy figuring out what I had just heard to even care about his question to me just now. I honestly thought that I heard somethin
“Don’t worry about me, Your Highness. I will be…” I said before a loud sound disturbed the peaceful atmosphere around us. What was that just now?I could tell that the prince was as surprised as I was at the sudden sound that came from above us. The sharp sound of glass breaking echoed loudly from above us. My eyes instantly followed the direction of the sound as I tilted my face upwards to see what was going on. “Shit…” Prince Florian muttered darkly from close to me. I gasped as my mouth dropped wide open when a part of the glass ceiling above us shattered and then a blurry movement of something falling down caused the water in the large pool to splash loudly at the impact of its entrance.“What…” I murmured in complete disbelief. The blurry mix of red, white, and gold just now that I saw falling in through the ceiling turned out to be a man. Slowly, I watched as the figure stood up from the water. What appeared to be his full-rank uniform of white, red, and gold was completely
**The Night of the Full Moon**“Wait. What are you saying about me being too late?” Regina asked with clear confusion as her beautiful brows drew together. Although she was still surprised at running into Florian of all people, she was even more shocked and concerned at his words. It was one matter if she couldn’t sleep with Leonard, but it was another matter altogether if she failed and someone else succeeded in her place. “Exactly as it sounds. You are already too late, Regina. You see, while we’re talking here, Leonard is already with another woman,” Florian declared clearly. “Another woman. Who?” Regina asked as she narrowed her eyes threateningly. Florian just smirked as he enjoyed her clearly flustered reaction. All control over her emotions that she usually had had completely slipped at that moment. “Should I tell you…or shouldn’t I?” Florian replied teasingly. “Tell me right now, Florian,” Regina demanded as she glared up into his face. Florian’s eyes narrowed in his di
His pace quickened and I could tell that his mood had not improved at all throughout the walk back here. Soon we stood in front of his bedroom. The prince did not waste time in carrying me in there and then dumping me right onto his bed. I felt the softness of his bed beneath me for a moment before I tried my sit up on the bed. The last time that I was here, he shouted at me and then dragged me out of his room after accusing me of climbing into his bed to seduce him. The prince stood next to the bed as he breathed heavily. His blue eyes stared intensely down at me, and I suddenly felt scared of him.My hands gripped the red coat that he had draped over my shoulders as I tried to use it to shield my body away from his sight. His gaze seemed to burn my skin and made my heart race. I thought that Prince Florian was dangerous, but it seemed like I didn’t understand what real danger meant until that moment. He’s going to kill me…or worse…Prince Leonard resembled a wild leopard when he l
He wasn’t even touching my sensitive flesh directly, but the pleasure was already driving me crazy. My breasts felt heavy as it throbbed and yearned for his touch. I wanted to feel the heat of his hands over my breasts as lust and desire invaded my mind. Lewd thoughts like I had never imagined before flooded into my mind as his large hands continued squeezing and massaging my womanly flesh.“Ahh! Ahhh…” I cried out and moaned before biting down hard on my lower lip to stifle my loud moans of passion. Prince Leonard suddenly squeezed and pumped my breasts together roughly and my body writhed beneath his. I could feel his weight on me as he straddled my hips and loomed over me. His hands continued to work their magic on my flesh as I felt my entire body start to go weak at his seductive caresses. My back arched, pushing my breasts wantonly against his hand as my body begged silently for him to touch me more. I wanted more from him. My body burned for him to touch my naked breasts dire
“Congratulations to us, you’re pregnant, Mila!” Prince Leonard announced excitedly.“I’m pregnant?” I asked more out of curiosity than out of surprise. Although I knew that the prince would never joke about something like this, I still found it hard to believe that I was suddenly pregnant.“That’s right, you’re pregnant, and that means we’re about to have another baby,” Prince Leonard said before breaking into another wide smile.“I’m…really pregnant?” I whispered as I struggled to wrap my head around the prince’s sudden announcement.“The doctor said that you might have been feeling tired because you’re in the early stages of pregnancy. I’m sorry that I hadn’t realized this sooner; otherwise, I would have kept all the ceremonies short so that you didn’t have to go through all of that when you’re feeling so tired,” the prince said apologetically as he took my hands into his. I kept staring at the prince as he buried the side of his face against the palm of my hand.“We’re about to hav
“Have you eaten anything? Actually, that’s a very stupid question. I know that you haven’t really eaten anything because you haven’t had the time, right?” the Duchess asked knowingly.Although I didn’t want to admit it because I didn’t want to be an inconvenience to anyone, the Duchess was spot on correct that I hadn’t had the time or the opportunity to eat anything. The day had been so busy from early in the morning up until the evening, and everything seemed more important than filling my own stomach.“It’s fine, I’ll make sure to eat something when this reception is over,” I told her reassuringly before offering her a smile. Duchess Flavia only gave me a disapproving glare before shaking her head from side to side.“You look like you’re about to faint. It’s like I can see your face go pale even with all the makeup,” she said as she brought her face closer to mine to get a closer look at me.“I’m feeling fine,” I told her while I tried to convince myself that I wasn’t feeling light-
"Your daughter looks like you," Prince Leonard commented."And I think that your son looks like you, and I'm sure that he will grow up into a great king," Regina said, and I could hear the confidence in her voice."Let me know if you ever need anything," the prince told her with a warm smile."You're always too kind. Please take good care of yourself and of Mila. Mila, please take care of our King," Regina said, turning to address me."I will," I replied shortly before finding myself smiling at her.Regina truly did look happier than the time when she lived in the palace. It felt like the shadow that had always been following her around and haunting her was no longer there. I could tell that she was no longer living under pressure, and it made her shine with happiness and freedom. It seemed that I didn't have to worry about her anymore.After some parting words, Regina led her daughter away from us so that we could converse with other guests. I had no idea how many conversations we ha
Prince Leonard probably had no idea that it was the way his beautiful eyes looked at me and the way his alluring lips curved up into a smile that was responsible for making everything else fade away from my field of vision so that all I could do was focus on him."Thank you for making me your queen," I whispered softly and sweetly.The prince only nodded his head once before carefully placing the crown on the top of my head. When I was aware of the world surrounding us again, all I could hear was the thundering sound of applause that echoed in the royal hall...."Hang in there for just a little longer, Mila," the prince said before flashing me a teasing smile."I guess we're done with two out of the three parts of what we have planned for today," I mumbled before stifling a yawn. I had no idea why I felt so lethargic and sleepy, although it was only just early in the evening. So far, the prince and I operated as the perfect team to pull off two of our most important events of the day
His words touched me like never before, and I could feel it in my heart and soul that I reciprocated his feelings and thoughts. I had never understood the concept of fated mates until I experienced it myself along with the prince. Our bond felt stronger and firmer than any endearing words of promise."I love you. I’ll love you forever," I said the words that came naturally to my mind.**Back to the present**When it came my turn to say ‘I do’, I found myself managing to say it without any difficulty. It must have been partly because I truly meant it when I vowed to be with the prince in sickness and in health, through thick and thin; however, I was certain that everything felt easier because I knew that we had a bond that even the heavens could never break."I do," I said firmly when it was my turn.When we shared the kiss to seal our wedding vows, I knew that what we had was something that was going to last forever until the end of our lifetimes....Our wedding ceremony in the churc
I gave Logan's hand a slight squeeze before taking my first step forward into the church. I could feel everyone's eyes on me as I reminded myself to keep my head held high, curving my lips into one of my most beautiful smiles. Without any hesitation, I made my way forward down the aisle. The fact that each step forward brought me closer to the man waiting for me at the end of the aisle gave me the comfort and courage to continue on. I didn't even bother trying to identify faces that I might recognize in the crowd of guests present on both sides of me.It felt as if all my nervousness melted away completely when my eyes met Prince Leonard's. I’d always thought he looked amazingly attractive, but seeing the prince wearing an all-white tuxedo standing in front of the altar with such a loving smile on his face as he waited for me was out of this world. I felt my heart skip a beat in my chest, and it wasn't at all because of my nervousness. Everything and everyone around me slowly faded aw
It was clear that everything was too extravagant for my own taste to the point where it must have been pretty obvious to Prince Leonard that I had no hand in the selection and design of the proposed decorations. "I'm actually fine with anything. I think everything they've chosen is very beautiful, and their work is a lot more professional than anything I could have done by myself," I admitted to the prince honestly."If that's the case, then fine, but if there's anything that you don't like, just tell them to take it out," the prince said firmly."I just think it's easier to let them sort everything out. It's enough for me that we'll be getting married and that Logan will be there to witness our union," I said while trying to keep my tone cheerful. I was certain that if I picked out anything by myself or intervened with the guest list, I would be bringing unwarranted complications and troubles that I didn't want to deal with."If that's what you say," the prince said after finally gi
I should have known that the prince would never want to become the next king for his own personal gain. I found myself nodding my head naturally in agreement with his plan when I realized that I also had to play my part in contributing to the happiness of our son in the future.“I agree that that seems to be the easiest way. I guess if you become king, you can change the rules in whatever way you want,” I said while seeing more than a glimpse of hope.“It’s not going to be that easy. Many people on the committee are going to be against it, but this is our best shot. No matter what, we’re going to make this successful and change the rules of this country for the better,” the prince said, so motivatingly that I found myself feeling slightly excited.“I guess bringing change, especially big changes, isn’t going to be easy,” I said, but by then I couldn’t stop myself from smiling. In my mind, I had already envisioned such a bright future, and it gave me the greatest honor to be able to co
“What is it?” I asked, feeling a sense of worry stir in the pit of my stomach.“I’m concerned about Logan,” the prince confessed in a whisper.“Concerned? What is there for you to be concerned about? Is something wrong?” I bombarded him with questions, thinking there might be a threat to Logan’s safety. I had no idea why I felt that way, but I just had a very bad feeling.“Remember when you asked me why I changed my mind about taking over the throne? I’m sorry, but I haven’t been entirely honest with you,” the prince said with a regretful look on his face.“It’s fine. It must have been hard for you,” I said understandingly while wondering what had the prince feeling so concerned. “What is it about Logan?” I asked as I started to frown with worry.“Logan is getting a lot better at controlling his transformations now, but he’s still too young for us to be sure about what will happen in his future,” Prince Leonard said.It was true that our son had improved tremendously at controlling hi