All Chapters of Voluptuous Royalty: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

While the storm roared outside the ship, my heart was beating with fear. The box window showed the black and furious waves, and I felt small and vulnerable in the face of the immensity of the sea. Next to me, Gisele was also awake, with a worried look.Giovanna, is everything okay? - she asked softly, trying to calm me down.I'm scared, Gi. This storm makes me very nervous - I admitted, feeling a tightness in my chest.Me too. But let's be fine, we're on a safe ship - she tried to reassure me, but I knew her fear was the same as mine.The memories of the day we lost our father in a storm came to light. Since then, the rainy nights have become a torment for us. The noise of the rain reminded us of that tragic day, and our dreams were often haunted by painful memories.Gi, have you ever wondered what it would be like to sleep well during a rain? - I asked, wishing to find some way to overcome this fear.She was silent for a moment, thoughtful. - I think it would be good, but it's hard t

Isabela approached me with a sinister smile on her face, her eyes shining with malice. She was no longer hiding under the mask of good manners, and her words were direct and cruel."Do you really think you can have something with the prince? You know he's promised to Lyandra, don't you? You better stay away from him, if you don't want your life to turn into hell," Isabela threatened, getting even closer.My hands trembled with anger, and my eyes threw flames. How dare she threaten me in this way? I wasn't the kind of person who let himself be easily intimidated, and his audacity only made me even more determined."You have no right to interfere in my life or my feelings," I replied in a firm voice. "What the prince and I decide is our problem, not yours. Your threats don't scare me."Isabela laughed, as if she were having fun with the situation. "Let's see how long you'll be able to maintain this arrogant attitude. You have no idea how powerful I am."I stared at her with a challenge

While the ship trip continued, I felt increasingly bothered by the presence of Isabela on board. The girl was committed to causing problems and spreading lies, especially about her alleged involvement with Prince Alexander.As much as I tried to ignore the gossip, it seemed to grow every day. People looked at me with curiosity and, even without saying anything directly, their expressions indicated that something was happening. I felt invaded and ashamed, because I knew that most of the stories were nothing more than pure inventiveness of Isabela.Gisele and Jussara realized my anguish and offered me support, but I couldn't avoid the feeling of being trapped in a trap. Isabela was chasing me and I didn't know how to get rid of the situation. Every time I saw her in the corridors of the ship, a shiver ran down my spine.I decided that I could no longer be passive in the face of the lies she spread. So I faced Isabela, calling her to talk privately. She smiled, as if she had already wait

Maybe I can convince my father to cancel the marriage with Lyandra - Alexandre suggested, with hope in his eyes.Do you think he would accept that? - I asked, worried.I don't know, but we need to try. I can't marry someone I don't love, it would be an unhappy life for both of you - he replied, shaking my hands with affection.What if we ran away? - I suggested, with a glow of boldness in my eyes.Run away? - he frowned. - It wouldn't be fair to my family and the kingdom. Besides, I didn't want our love to be seen as a dishonor.I sighed, understanding your concerns. He was right, but I couldn't imagine my life without him.What if we try to find a middle ground? Something that allows us to be together, but without totally challenging social conventions? - I proposed.Alexandre looked at me with curiosity.What would that be like? - he asked.We could ask the king to postpone the wedding. Maybe this way we will have time to show him how much we love each other and how happy we can be

But we don't know how long we will have until the king insists on the wedding again. He seems quite determined to comply with the political agreements - I replied, worried.It's true, but we need to buy time to find a way out. Perhaps we can find some point according to the king, some way to marry those we love and, at the same time, ensure the political stability of the kingdom - pondered Alexander.The idea of looking for a solution that pleased everyone seemed difficult, but I knew we had to try. Our love was true, and I couldn't imagine a future without Alexander by my side.What if we found a way to reconcile our feelings with our real duties? - I suggested, thinking about possibilities.What do you mean? - asked Alexandre, curious.Maybe we can work together to find a way to unite our families and our political interests, while preserving our love - I explained, hopeful.It would be a perfect solution, but it is also a huge challenge. We would need to be very careful and strateg