The Crown Prince's Prisoner
He was magnificent in her eyes before.
The way he strides down the stairs which such power and authority, the way he carried himself with such elegance and dignity, the way those eyes scanned the area while it shone vividly like the bright morning sun.
He was her god, before.
Now that she was given this chance to redeem herself, to save herself before disaster strikes once again in the Empire.
She will waste no time freeing herself from the clutches of this man.
The Crown Prince.
She bowed her head as soon as he descended and everyone in the ballroom, including herself, greeted the prince.
"Welcome back, Your Highness!"
'Yes, welcome back indeed.'
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Amerielise Lovette was nothing more than a social butterfly. She was well-known for her appearance that sends men into an abyss of admiration and longing for her.
She was so beautiful that she was described as the flower in the cliff when the sun sets.
However, no matter the effort many men put to make her notice them, she only has her eyes on one man.
It is her childhood friend, the Crown Prince.
She loved the crown prince and was loyal to the royal family. She was like a dog willing to abide every wish he whispers, kissing the ground he walked on, blindly following him.
She was naive to the dark intentions that the prince has in stored for her.
In his eyes, she was just another pawn.
She died.
She was given a second life, a life where she vowed to do the right thing and not be the dog that she once was.
She stepped away from her fate.
The moment that she did, things go south and that is how she ended up in the Crown Prince's clutches again.
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Chapter: Chapter 11: Sweeter Than PoisonAMERIE placed the plate of cookies in front of her as she had the maids placed more of the flowers around the gazebo. It is a beautiful set up, the plates are fine china and the teapots are from a foreign country purchase for parties and special occasions.She looked at the place and smiled softly. The garden has always been her favorite place as she looked everywhere, her eyes gazing at the soft dandelions and roses, orchids that are cared for by the gardeners, and the grass tended and neat.Amerie prepared everything to her taste as the maid, Rosaly, placed the teapot on one side and slid the plates of cookies on the center. When the maids are done with their respective tasks, they stepped back.Amelia walked with her own maid, her strides prideful and egotistical, her chin up and back straight. She walked like she owned the place, and it is very much expected for her to act like that since Amerie didn't say anything, like she was allowing such to happen."Sister! Wow! You prepared
Last Updated: 2026-06-13
Chapter: Chapter 10: And Your Enemies Closer“OPEN all your doors! Maids outside!” The voice of the head maid rang clear in the halls, the knocking of the knights armed with spears and swords were aggressive and insistent as if they were trying to break the door. It was still early morning as Lila was walking alongside the head maid as she spoke in a tone only the head maid could hear. "Have you been keeping the maids in check? After what happened last time with the young mistress?" The head maid, Berta, nodded with an aura that exudes her strictness and professionalism. "Of course. The young mistress did say there is no need to punish those who spoke their minds but I made sure they are given heavy tasks for disrespecting our master." She answered with a tone that implies pure loyalty. Lila sighed, "Good. Even if the young mistress forgave them, the Lovette's reputation is at stake." "I know." The knights scour the room and each came out empty handed. The maids are all compliant and while some are hesitant, they didn't da
Last Updated: 2026-06-01
Chapter: Chapter 9: Keep Your Friends CloseMORNING came and Amerie woke up even before the sun was out, sitting near the window with a warm cup of tea in front of her, still in her sleeping gown.She watched as the employees below went about their daily life, the buzzing of the workers made her realize that she is indeed back, with the sun shining down on her, and her calm demeanor shifting into peace.Ever since Amerie came back from her previous life, she has always been up before the sun. Maybe it was due to the fact that she had been locked in a dark basement with no sunlight that she enjoys it, being under the light and seeing the world.The rising of the sun was the only scene that gave her something to look forward to a day of suffering and regret. She held that hope close to her heart and whispered helplessly that the day would come where peace will reign again.Although, she never got to see that day come before, she promised she will make it so someday.'It's useless to feel this way right now.' She told herself as sh
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Chapter: Chapter 8: Play PretendAMERIE was reading peacefully at her pavilion in the garden when she heard someone call her so familiarly, and that someone will ruin her day once again.Just like how she always did in the past."SISTER!"Looking up from her book, she saw Amelia running towards her with a bright smile while holding a huge basket as a maid that was assigned to her rushes behind her; seemingly flustered that a noble lady would carry such an item.If Amerie is the same as before, she will find this act endearing and cute regardless of how the other maids attached to Amelia to care for her looked at her with disgust.She never noticed it before, but maybe she was just blinded by Amelia's actions that she didn't bother to notice this.However, she is not the same Amerie as she once was.Moreover, it is deemed unbecoming of Amelia to do such a thing but the Voulir couple spoiled her rotten, never lecturing her on how to act as a proper lady. Hence, Amelia has no regards to her actions.To be exact, Amelia w
Last Updated: 2022-08-14
Chapter: Chapter 7: A Parent's LoveMEANWHILE, after the whole event that happened yesterday including where the Margrave raised his blade towards a person for the first time in 15 years, Lilia was feeling pumped at this new change. 'All it took was the words of the young mistress for him to take action.' She thought as she laughed joyfully. 'This gut of mine is telling me that I should follow the young mistress if I want to see something entertaining.' Lilia was originally a mercenary that was sent to kill the Margrave before. She was skilled and was the top mercenary in her guild, that is why she was in demand and always on a mission. She took the mission to kill the Margrave under the order of the previous emperor, the older brother of the current emperor, and was given quite a huge amount to do the job. She thought it was going to be easy but she never would've imagine that she will be hanging to the brink of death when she attacked him, admiring his swordsmanship, and deciding to follow him after he saved her l
Last Updated: 2022-07-30
Chapter: Chapter 6: Wannabe HeiressAMERIE calmly settled her cup down, whilst trying to put on a kind facade, like what she always did in the past whenever Keres would visit her for comfort after he locked her up. It was something she is quite a master of, and seeing Amelia in front of her breathing the once good air that surrounded her earlier, she decided to keep her anger in check as she smiled at her. Like what she usually does in the past. "Amelia, what brings you here?" Amelia rolled her eyes at Amerie's words and, without any reserve, sat on the chair that was in front of Amerie as she waved her hand to the maid. It was as if she was the heiress of the house than Amerie. Amelia Voulir, Amerie's second cousin and the only daughter of the Voulir house, waltz into the garden with a sour expression on her face. Amelia has golden hair that glistens under the sun while her eyes were a lighter blue. She is a beauty, no doubt about that, but she is nowhere near Amerie's. The maid beside Amerie glanced at her as s
Last Updated: 2022-07-30
Chapter: Chapter 182: The Truth (2)ALESTERIA HAD spent the entire week staring at the ceiling, watching the shadows stretch and warp in the moonlight.Then came the morning, which she spent pacing a relentless trench into her bedroom rug. By the afternoon, the isolation had curdled into desperation, leading her to a series of increasingly poor decisions."This is a terrible idea," Parie stated from her perch on Alesteria’s shoulder. It was at least the twentieth time the pixie had said it since they left the palace."There it is again," Alesteria muttered, pulling the hood of her cloak to her face, "The nagging voice of my conscience. I thought I drowned you out three blocks ago.""I am not your conscience; I am your sanity," Parie snapped, tugging sharply on a strand of Alesteria's hair. "I am serious, Alesteria. You are not emotionally equipped for this right now. Look at your hands—you’re shaking.""I am not shaking. I am... vibrating with resolve.""That is a lie, and a structurally deficient one at that."Alesteri
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Chapter: Chapter 181: The Truth (1)THE WORLD seemed to stop, collapsing into the narrow space between them.Alesteria stared at Parie. Parie stared back. Neither of them moved; neither dared to breathe. The air in the room grew instantly heavy, thick with a truth that had just been unceremoniously dragged into the light."...What?"The word came out as a fragile thing, barely above a whisper, cracking under the weight of her disbelief.Parie looked away first. It was a mistake. Because the exact moment the fairy’s gaze dropped, Alesteria knew. She knew with an absolute, terrifying certainty that whatever impossible words had just left Parie’s mouth were true."Say that again," Alesteria commanded, her voice dropping an octave, steadying with a dangerous edge.Parie’s shoulders slumped, the weight of a centuries-old secret finally crushing her small frame."Alesteria—""Say it again."The fairy closed her eyes tightly, as if bracing for an impact. "...Ich is Zane."The room fell into an absolute, suffocating silence. A
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Chapter: Chapter 180: RevelationTHE WIND picked up as Alesteria used her magick to go back without going through the side gate of the palace. The moment she did, Alesteria thought that she had almost made it.Almost.The palace corridors were quiet, save for the occasional guard making their rounds. She had slipped through her balcony and carefully avoiding the main halls, taking routes she knew by heart.A successful mission.Or so she thought.She had just placed her foot on the marbled balcony as she removed her cloak, going inside her room, when she heard that extremely familiar voice."Where have you been?"Alesteria froze.Slowly.Very slowly.She turned around and at the doorway, his hand still on the knob, as he was just entering the room, stood Aldrich.The two blinked at each other for a moment before Aldrich slowly crossed his arms as he stares at you with an unimpressed expression, his eyes dark or maybe that is just because there isn't an ounce of light in your room, except for the moonlight beaming thr
Last Updated: 2026-06-13
Chapter: Chapter 179: Something About YouTHE INN was quieter than Alesteria expected for a place tucked within the crossroads district, or maybe that is just her imagination, but regardless, it felt like the world had come to a halt as she is alone with Ich.Wooden beams overhead creaked softly whenever someone moved upstairs on the second floor of the inn. The faint scent of spiced stew lingered in the air, mixing with the warmth of burning hearthwood. Outside, rain had only just stopped—leaving the streets washed clean and glistening under lanternlight.She hadn’t planned to stay long.Yet somehow, she did.He wasn’t doing anything remarkable—just turning a cup between his hands, as if he were waiting for time itself to make up its mind. But there was something about him that made the space around him feel… quieter, like even noise hesitated before reaching him.Alesteria noticed him because he noticed her first, not in a dramatic way, no sudden movement, no sharp glance, just a brief pause—like the world had slightly misa
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Chapter: Chapter 178: A Late Night VisitTHE SUN had already begun its descent, the lights starting to fill in the streets as the market turned into a night life that many enjoyed. On the other hand, Parie is looking at a sign, trying to figure out where they are, when Alesteria finally admitted they were lost. "We are lost. Yep, we are." "We are not lost," Parie said for the seventh time. "We've passed that fountain three times." Alesteria replied with a groan, already feeling the tiredness settling in her aching feet. "It has a very memorable fountain." "It has a broken fish statue." "Exactly." Alesteria sighed. The capital's outer districts were far larger than she remembered, and after hours of wandering through markets, gardens, and unfamiliar streets, they had somehow ended up near one of the empire's trade roads. She never realized that the capitalnis very large, travelers crowded the area, merchants guided wagons toward the city gates, adventurers and mercenaries moved in small groups, their laughter
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Chapter: Chapter 177: A Lot Has ChangedTHE PALACE gates had never felt so suffocating, until now. Three days had passed since Alesteria's return and she is obviously welcomed, but being gone for so long is bound to have its effects. She had been having tea with her friends and brother during those three days and they refuse to let her leave their sight. She knows she is loved but she doesn't want to be watched all the time. Alesteria hated it, having eyes on her like she will disappear in an instant. So, before sunrise, she managed to escape before the maids can check in on her or even the knights shifting their schedule to guard her came and realised she is gone. During this, she is not entirely alone in escaping either. "You do realize this is a terrible idea." Parie flew to her side as they managed to slip through the guards rotation as Alesteria pulled and adjusted the hood of her cloak, they easily slipped through a side gate and onto the waking streets of the capital. Alesteria grinned. "Then it's a pe
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