"Archie..." Ian called him in a low voice.
Archie snapped back to reality and noticed that royalty and nobility were looking at him.He knelt down immediately, "I apologize for the rudeness. I was enchanted by the beauty of the Princess of Greavaria and I apologize once again for the rudeness. I am Archie Seaford, the first son of the Emperor of Promor, I come on a courtesy visit to the kingdom. I bring with me some modest gifts such as pieces of gold, cotton cloth, velvet and silk. As well as dried meat, which is one of the best items in the empire. We will be in the kingdom for three days, please take care of me and my entourage ."Ian looked at him sideways.The king burst out laughing, Dylan looked at him sideways in astonishment.Dylan's reaction was the same among the others inside the throne room."Get up Archie Seanford," said the king.Archie did as the king ordered."You will be a great emperor in the future. You have what a ruler needs.""Thank"You're welcome," Archie forced a smile.Dylan stood up, "If your Imperial Highness allow me, I will go to bed."Archie stood up and bowed, "Thank you so much for your company, your highness.""Have a good night," Dylan cracked a smile."Thank you very much. I wish you a good rest.""Thanks."Dylan left.Archie raised his head as he watched him disappear."Nut!" he sat down.Dylan returned to the castle and headed towards his Bedchamber.He walked in and closed the door."Dylan!" Lizha was putting some clothes in the closet.Dylan threw himself into an armchair."How was your day?" asked Lizha."Tiring...""I couldn't go to the banquet anymore...""I get it...""So… we didn't have time to talk… Did you manage to think of something?" Lizha kept a cloak in her closet."Not yet... But I'm marrying him...for now..."Lizha stared at him, "Really...? You're a man... And so is he... How are you going to do when it's time to con
Dylan and Archie remained silent."Well... I'll help the knights to release the horses we're going to use," he said getting up."Oh alright," Dylan forced a smile.Finally Archie got out of the carriage.Dylan watched Archie close the door.Dylan rested a hand on his chest and relaxed against the seat."I'm almost discovered... It was close..."He peeked out the carriage window and saw Archie, there, preparing one of the horses.After five minutes the carriage door opened and it was one of the knights."Your highness, your horse is ready," the knight bowed."Thank you" Dylan said getting up.Dylan got out of the carriage and followed the knight, both were walking towards two horses. It was where Archie was.His eyes met and they both looked away."Here is your horse, your highness," said the knight, pointing out a brown horse."Thank you," Dylan approached the horse, wanting to climb onto it."Let me help you," Archie said, stepping
The carriage stopped and after a few minutes the door was opened."Your highness Dylan and your imperial highness Archie, we have already arrived at the castle," the knight bowed."Thank you," Dylan and Archie said simultaneously.Both looked at each other at the same time, not believing they were both in tune.The knight backed away from the entrance, giving way to the royalty.Archie got out of the carriage and held out his hand to help Dylan out.Not that he wanted to be nice, but he should keep up appearances.Dylan didn't hesitate, took his hand as usual. He should also maintain the appearance of a delicate princess, while he was far from it.Finally he got out of the carriage.Both started walking towards the castle entrance.The air between them was heavy, barely heard their footsteps on that concrete floor.Both steps, also in tune.Both felt they should say something, but not because they were attracted to each other, but simp
An hour later the two entourage from the remaining visiting kingdoms arrived. After all, they also had alliances between them, so it was normal that they would join together for the common purpose.The herald finally made the announcement of the first entourage."I announce the entry of the Lavamore Empire ambassador and his entourage."The doors have been opened.A slightly handsome man, with blond with blue eyes entered. He had some adornments in his hair and a gold earring in each ear. He wore a brown linen shirt, brown pants, boots of the same color, and a sword was slung around his waist.Behind, came a few knights, and farther behind were the servants who brought the offerings.The ambassador walked towards the throne and his eyes met Dylan's.The ambassador's facial expression changed from serious and steady to amazed and surprised at Dylan's beauty.He finally genuflected and introduced himself."I answer by the name of Scott Burkholder. I come on
Dylan was talking to Najris as if they had known each other for a long time.Suddenly Dorothy appeared.Dorothy lowered herself slightly to the level of Dylan's head."Your Highness. The ambassador of the Lourutor Kingdom has sent me to deliver this," Dorothy spoke in her ear, handing him a small piece of paper.Dylan took the paper without bothering to hide it.He opened it and read the small manuscript.I know your secret. Meet me on the stairs in the royal quarters, Dylan was reading the paper.Dylan quickly crumpled the paper and got up from the table abruptly, without even asking for permission.He left there and went towards the royal quarters.As he went upstairs he searched for Keith with his eyes.Where is he? He asked himself.Keith suddenly appeared, coming from behind a pillar."Good night beautiful lady!" Keith stepped in front of Dylan blocking the view.Dylan took a step back."So ambassador... What secret are you
After the carriages left the castle towards the center of town, fifteen minutes had passed.Fifteen minutes without Archie and Dylan talking.Archie was looking at Dylan sideways.Dylan was looking out the window, his head was up and resting on his hand, the arm was over the window ledge and his legs was crossed.He looked really upset.Did I do something? Archie wondered.He looked away.Not that I care, he thought.Suddenly the carriage stopped.Dylan peeked out the window and saw they were already downtown.The carriage was opened."Your high---"Dylan got up and was already leaving the carriage without the knight finishing his sentence.Dylan got out and looked around, ignoring the knight and Archie.Finally he found the carrii of the kingdom of Zogary and went there.Archie got out of the carriage, standing in the middle of the stairs, and saw Dylan making his way to the Zogary kingdom carriage.
Dylan looked away from Archie, not believing the words he'd heard come out of his father's mouth, Arthur Montgomery.Dylan went into thoughtful mode.I can't believe... I can't believe... I'm getting married in three days, he thought.Dylan looked at his father who was right next to him, just few inches away.His father was all serene eating his breakfast.Dylan looked away again.I've lost my appetite... And I want to leave... But if I get up, I'll show how angry I am about this situation, Dylan thought.He composed himself and finally began to eat his meal.Archie looked at Ian, "Did you happen to know that?"Ian was eating his breakfast, "No…" he replied serenely.Archie sighed.Ian put the cup of milk down on the table, "I don't understand why you're so angry... You already knew you were going to get married. After all, we came to visit the kingdom so you could meet your future wife---""I already knew her…" Archie commented impatiently, befor
Ian looked away, "Nothing..."Archie stared at him, “How come nothing? You're hiding something from me. Isn't it?"Ian sighed, “Come with me,” he started to walk towards the tent reserved for Archie.Archie went after him.Ian walked in and then Archie."So what is it?"Ian turned away with a hand on his head."Bentley told me something this morning, just at the same time you guys were going to hand out food to the homeless."Archie frowned, “What did he say? It's something to do with the princess, isn't it?”Ian sighed and looked away."Speak up!""He said that rumors about the princess are circulating among the servants..."“And what rumors? You're talking around and around.”"One of the servants found the princess sleeping with her escort."Archie frowned, "And?""AND?" Ian made an unbelievable face, "how come and?"Achie sat in an armchair and ran