Chapter 34 : Royal Quarrel

"Realize deeply that the present moment is all you have." ~ Eckhart Tolle.

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It had not stopped raining in the independent city of Acamas.

singing the blues of sorrow.

"You can't leave!" Lucia muttered her voice breaking into a cry. She held onto Alexius like her life depended on it. It had already been a full week without any news of their twins. The royal guards had already started searching the fields and forests for any bodies. As much as it hurt the Prince he demanded of it. Everyone seemed to be giving up but he didn't want to, he would never, not on his watch.

"I have to, Lucia." Prince Alexius said laying a soft somber kiss on her forehead. "I promised you that if we didn't find them within a full week, I'd confront them and if nothing comes off it... demand war." He replied in a monotonous tone. They both weren't able to sleep, dark circles under their eyes.

"No, what if they hurt you ?" Lucia questioned still not willing to pull away from him.

"I can't just sit here and d