BETROTHED TO THE CROWN PRINCE.CHAPTER 16.PRINCE’S ACE’S POV. It's been a week since my father died and I haven't been able to get over the loss of him, the elders had called for a meeting that would declare the date of my final swear-in and coronation but I have been postponing it because I was still not over the shock that my father died right here in my arms, the thought and the image of that day kept coming on and playing in my head, and I still can't help but feel like I was the cause of the emperor's death, perhaps, just perhaps, if I had not gone to see him and pour out to him a lot more troubles than he was already Into, then maybe he wouldn't have drifted away from our fingers this easily, I'd been seating in front of this mirror for like an hour now, I wasn't clearly staring at myself, I was just there because it was the only place that permitted me to think exactly the way I want to. The elders must be waiting patiently for me. Maybe today I will have to face the real r
BETHROTHED TO THE CROWN PRINCE.CHAPTER 17PRINCE ALFRED’S POV.I stride closer to Ashley's room feeling really bad, that I haven't come to see her since, only for my legs to halt abruptly at the sight that welcomed me, the moment I opened the door. My heart twitched and sank to the floor, the moment I saw Ace’s fairy fingers sink Amy closer to him by the waist, while her hands rest lightly on his ripped muscle, ready to let him take her lips into his. The way her hands rested on Ace’s shoulder made my heart twitch. I feel so pained that even tho I am handsome and possess a lot of beauty that everyday lady would like, I'm still not close to being competitive with Ace. Ace was the epitome of striking, he had cute portable eyes and nice lips that could get everyone salivating, I guess that's why Amy could not resist, but that's not an avenue to cheat, she probably doesn't find me attractive again. I have tried several times to go to the gym, and even when I know that that wasn't what
BETHROTED TO THE CROWN PRINCE. CHAPTER 19.AUTHORS POV. The door to Alfred’s room opened, revealing Prince Axel and Prince Aaron and his heart dropped at the sight of them, fear gripped him, as he stared at the cigarette in his hands and back at the people standing in the room, he knew Axel to be the loudest person, he doesn’t think w the secret he has kept as a secret for long will remain a secret the moment Axel steps out of his room. Trying to compose himself, and also keep his shameful act abyss Axel smiled and walked in alongside prince Aaron. “Hello, prince Alfred.”Axel acknowledges and walks into the room completely, while Aaron followed suit, Alfreds nods his head, still in fear. “I'm sorry I had to walk in on you doing your thing, the thing is that I've been knocking and you seem not to be responding, I only thought of peeping into the room because prince Aaron wishes to see you before he leaves,” he explained himself with a smile on his face, those silence was sending A
BETROTHED TO THE CROWN PRINCE.CHAPTER 20.AUTHOR’S POV. It was the next day and Alfred had already sent Amelia to go inform Amy that he was going to take her out for horse riding, he felt bad about how he had treated her the previous day, but he was just hurt from the sight of she and Ace. “Good morning my princess.” Amelia bowed to Amy as Amy walks out of the bathroom. “Good morning Amelia, enough of the bow Amelia, I'm no better, than you,” she replies with a smile, and Amelia chuckled, it was one thing she grew up to love about her princess. Amy’s generosity and respect for humans were intriguing and it was different from every other princess, although she has not walked for another princess, she just feels that not everyone could bring theirself to tell their made, what Amy just said. “You are my princess, it's expected of me, princess,” she replies trying not to bow again. “We've shared a bond that's worth more than a princess and maid’s relationship, Amelia, you are my bes
BETROTHED TO THE CROWN PRINCE. CHAPTER 21.AUTHOR’S POV. He watched as her hands slipped from the rope and she began to dangle down the cliff, his heart stiffened at the sight he saw, and pain filled him, but he suddenly felt the rope in his hands become heavy, he looked down to see her holding the tip of the rope that was at the middle of the cliff. He felt himself breathe out a sigh of relief, something he never knew he was holding. He began to pull her up, even though the rope was really heavy for him. He was the crown prince and the future emperor, this shouldn't be a problem for him. He kept dragging her up till it was time to pull her up with his hands, he knelt down on the floor and stretched out his hand, which she grabs weakly, the other, still holding onto the rope, then he began to drag her up.He finally pulled her up and she came falling on his body. Her body pressed hard against his, while his back pressed hard to the floor, their nose, brushing against each other,
BETHROTED TO THE CROWN PRINCE.CHAPTER 22...AUTHOR’S POV.It was finally the day that, the slave traders were supposed to visit the palace to get the slaves, unlike the other days, prince Ace refused to set more than thirty slaves, if eventually, they insist on an extra ten, then he would make sure that they leave without their head. Prince Ace and Ryan were walking around the palace, after which they had fixed a lot of guards and well quantified, armies, Prince Ace has also made arrangements for his weapons, in case anything cuts him unaware, Prince Ace and Ryan roamed around the palace, trying to fix better idea to substitute for the fight and stop the plans of the slave trade that will happen today. “My prince, this is a very risky thing to do,” Ryan cautioned and Ace shot him a dagger stare.“You are the future chief worrier of the palace and you ain't brave, how then can I trust you with that position.” anger is evident in his voice as he stares dagger at Ryan who had his head
BETHOTED TO THE CROWN PRINCE.CHAPTER 23...AUTHORS POV. Amy manages to replace each and every step of his, with a step backward, her heart throbbing and fears dominating every part of her body. Her steps trembled as he managed to save herself from the room filled with so many weak people, but her hops shattered when her legs hit something hard and she slumps into the chair behind her, her heart racing, fear eloping from all regions that made up of her body.A devilish grin secured the bream of his lips as he watches her sink into the chair, tears boldly visible in her eyes.She turned to stare at Alfred, with teary eyes, her words were yet to leave her mouth, Even before she spot the helplessness in his eyes. He looked completely weak, from his eyes her hopes should not be him, but he was the only one that she can think of, he is the love of her life right? He can't leave her to this man.“Help me, Alfred, help me.” a sob tore out of her throat, and she stares at his helpless face.
BETHROTED TO THE CROWN PRINCE.CHAPTER 24...AUTHORS POV.It was finally the day for the dual and Ace had arranged himself, ready to go get his queens, he leaves his palace with Alexia, who refused to stay off his sight since he had returned the other day. Ace instructed Ryan to stay in the palace and watch in case there is any harm that will come against the people of his kingdom. Empress Ella didn't follow suit, she had Alfred there, and his explanation will serve her well. Of course, Axel and Alfred didn't also want to miss the show, so they traveled to the Asian dynasty prior to the required time, they were not there because they want to see their brother win, they only want to enjoy the look of pain that will come to his face when the kings thrust a dagger into his heart and end his life, to them the throne is theirs after this dual. They walk into the court, where chairing has been programmed for everybody to seat and watch the fight. The court was big, and one could easily t