"Are we really escaping?" Tiana asked"Yes" Nicklaus said packing a few things.Oh, lord. Reilla was right."Klaus," Tiana called grabbing his arms "I know you are doing this for me but I really, really, really don't mind you marrying Rita.""Do you want me to marry her and then isolate her somewhere?" That was terrible. No women deserve to be treated that way."No.""Then you don't mind me touching her, kissing her and taking her to bed?" He said frustration clear in his tone.No. she didn't like that either. Looking at her hands she tried to come up with something to say that made sense, but nothing came to mind. She was confused and scared."Listen Tiana." Nicklaus said taking her hands. "I don't want to marry Rita because I don't want to neglect her. I know how it feels, I have been neglected my whole life. If I don't ignore her it means I have to be with her, and I don't want that either. I don't want to be with anyone but you."Tiana never thought about what he wanted. It would
Nicklaus laid facing the other side and Tiana wondered if he was angry with her. "Are you angry with me?" she asked."Why would I be?""I don't know" she whispered. Nicklaus turned around facing her."I am not angry." He said his voice soft. If he wasn't angry, there was something else he wasn't telling her."Will you hold me then while we rest?"Without waiting Nicklaus drew her into his arms and after a while, he fell asleep. Tiana was very tired as well after being awake the whole night but she didn't want to sleep since Nicklaus would leave after they woke up, she wanted to be awake and savor the feel of being in his arms. But she couldn't.Reilla’s words kept on replaying in Tiana’s head and it made her stomach twist in fear. What if something happened to Nicklaus? What if he never came back? Maybe she should have convinced him to marry Rita."You haven't slept?" Nicklaus asked surprised when he woke up."I wasn't very tired." Tiana lied to no avail."Tiana, you don't need to wor
They threw them into a cellar with their hands tied behind their back."Don't touch the Lady. The crown prince wants her untouched." Their commander told the men. His gaze shifted to Rex."You can do whatever you want with him." He said and left. The two men that were left with them walked toward Rex with a smug look on their faces."Leave him alone if you care to live." Tiana told them. Turning their head, they looked at her."You can't kill me because the crown prince wants me alive. Before you take me to him Nicklaus will already be here and if he finds that one of his men is dead or hurt he won't be happy." Tiana said with verdict in her voice. "I don't think you have seen him unhappy, have you?"They looked at each other, one of them clearly more scared than the other."Trust me you don't want to see him like that?" she added."That's only rumors. Don't try and scare us, Lady." One of them said."Hahaha! Rumors?" Tiana laughed. " There is no smoke without fire and oh...you should
Rita made her wear dirty torn clothes, she put mud on her face and hair and tied her hands. "If you look like a beggar no one will ever suspect you are a princess." She explained.Tiana was angry at first. Was she making fun of her? But as they passed many guards and none of them even looked their way she guessed Rita was right. She must really have looked like a slave bought by her from the way she rode her horse and Tiana was being dragged behind with her hands tied. She still hated her for this, but she had to admit she was smart and she was helping her.Once they passed the guarded place they stopped near a lake and she gave her something to eat. Tiana had never been so hungry in her life before so she ate quickly."What happened to your leg?""I really don't know. I think it's swollen from all the sitting and walking or maybe I sprained it." Tiana explained. Rita just nodded and looked away."Why did you save me?" Tiana asked."I promised Nicklaus to protect you the way he would
Rita couldn't help but stare at the mesmerizing beauty in front of her. How could a man possible look like this?She took in every detail. The perfectly sculpted face, the defined eyebrows, the flaming eyes, the sharp nose, lips made to kiss and a flawless skin. And his hair, it was long, thick and black and shone in the sunlight. Rita realized that none of his hair was out of place or dirty even though they had spent the whole day on a battlefield.The prince leaned down and reached behind her. His scent reached her nostrils, he smelled so nice. He should smell of sweat and blood after killing almost all her men.After hearing a cutting sound Rita’s hands were free. Before she could stand up he grabbed her jaw and made her look at him. "Don't ever think of running." He warned his voice low.Rita was never the obedient type but she found herself nodding. He slowly let go of her face and her body tingled with carnal awareness as his fingertips brushed her skin. It terrified her. She ne
Tiana woke up feeling sore. Sleeping on the floor wasn't the most pleasant thing when you were used to sleeping on luxurious beds.Rita sat leaning against a tree with eyes closed. Was she asleep? It looked really uncomfortable to be sleeping that way. Yawning, Tiana tried to get up but almost cried as a sharp pain stabbed her leg. Sitting back down quickly she looked at her foot, it had swollen more."What happened?" Rita was suddenly next to me.Frowning in pain "My leg has gotten worse." Tiana replied. Tiana looked at it closely. "I think we need to take you to a doctor.""Is that possible?" In the current situation, it would be difficult to find a doctor.Rita ran her fingers through her hair. She could see the confusion on her face. "We have to. You could lose your leg since we don't know what caused the swelling." Rita stood up and gave Tiana her hand to help her up. Then she helped her walk to the horse. "We need to get to the city." She said as she helped her climb the horse.
Brown radiant long hair framed a strong, defined face and pink soft lips were curved into a smirk. “mmmh… what do we have here?" His voice as smooth as his fawn skin held a mocking lilt.When Rita didn't reply or move he arched one dark brow. "Do you find it comfortable sitting on the floor?" He asked."Huh? Oh... no..." Rita’s face burned with embarrassment as she got up and adjusted her dress.Why was she acting like this? Irritated with herself she looked at the man in front of her. holy molly, he was enticing, a feast to the eyes. She guessed that he might be from east because of his pale skin and exotic looks."You seemed to be in hurry?" He spoke.Yes, right, she forgot. She was running from a snake. A snake? Rita looked behind her. Luckily the snake hadn't followed her. it would be so embarrassing for a whole powerful Luna to run from a snake but what could she do she was still a lady."There was...a... a snake...in there," Rita said pointing.The man chuckled. "It's harmless."
"Rita? Where are you going?" Reilla stood at the door while Rita packed her weapons."I am going to find Nicklaus." Rita waited for Reilla to ask why but she didn't."How do I leave? I mean we came through that magic gate." Rita asked."You leave through it as well. Do you want me to open it for you?""Yes, please." Rita followed Reilla outside and she opened the gate for her."Take this." Reilla said handing her a red string bracelet. “It will help you when you are in danger." Rita looked at the bracelet. How would a bracelet help her she wondered but still put it on. "Thank you. I shall go then.""Yes.""Wait!" Tiana came running toward them. "Could you give this to Nicklaus?" She asked holding out a letter.Rita took the letter. "Yes. Goodbye." Then entered the gate with her horse."Be careful." She heard Tiana call before a force swept her away and she landed flat on her stomach."Ouch! Not again!” Standing up she dusted herself off. Then called her house, he seemed fine, just con