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Chapter Nineteen: There Are No More Heroes
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2026-08-05 07:30:04
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The Secret Of My Royal Prince Chapter Thirty-Three: Tell Me Or Leave Me Alone
The first bell echoed across Saint Aldren's Monastery before dawn, stirring the brothers from their sleep. By the time the sun crested the eastern peaks, the monastery had already settled into its familiar rhythm. From prayers to labour and soft conversation, everything had been carried out with the same steady devotion that had endured for generations.Thomas found comfort in the routine. Only three days had passed since his return, yet it already felt as though he had never left.He stood in the courtyard beside Brother Lucas, splitting logs for the kitchens. Meanwhile, the young novice struggled to raise the axe above his shoulders. "You're letting the weight fight you."Brother Lucas frowned. "I thought the heavier the swing, the better.""The cleaner the swing, the better." Thomas took the axe, demonstrating a smooth, controlled motion. The blade sank neatly through the log.Brother Lucas stared. "I've been doing it wrong all week."Thomas laughed. "So did I when I was your age."
The Secret Of My Royal Prince Chapter Thirty-Two: Your Home Is Where I Belong
Forty-four years earlier, winter had arrived early in the northern highlands.Snow clung to the ancient pines that blanketed the mountain slopes, their branches bowed under the weight of white. A narrow path wound its way through the forest, almost hidden in fresh powder, leading towards a solitary monastery that had stood upon the cliffs for centuries.Saint Aldren's Monastery.Its weathered stone walls rose from the mountainside as though carved from the rock itself. Thin streams of smoke curled lazily from its chimneys, while the sound of a distant bell drifted gently through the crisp morning air.Thomas Mercer stopped at the crest of the hill.For several moments, he simply looked. Time had weathered the monastery, but it had not changed it. The bell tower still leaned ever so slightly to one side. The old cedar tree still stretched over the courtyard, its broad branches dusted with snow. The stone well remained where generations of monks had drawn water long before Thomas had le
The Secret Of My Royal Prince Chapter Thirty-One: Give Me A First Time Feeling
The eastern balcony lay silent beneath a blanket of snow. Moonlight spilled across the frost-covered stone, turning the gardens below into a sea of silver. Somewhere in the distance, a lone owl called through the stillness before silence settled once more.Jeremy rested both hands upon the cold balustrade. He heard the footsteps behind him stop.For a long moment, neither of them spoke."You should be resting, Your Highness," Jeremy said at last, his eyes still fixed upon the sleeping kingdom."I tried."Jeremy smiled faintly. "And?"Kelvin came to stand beside him. "It seems sleep had other plans."A quiet laugh escaped Jeremy before fading into the cold air. "I suppose even princes cannot command everything.""No." Kelvin looked towards the horizon. "Only the things that matter least."The words stirred calmly within.Below, lanterns glowed faintly in the village beyond the castle walls. Tomorrow they would continue preparing for the New Year. Musicians would rehearse. Tailors would
The Secret Of My Royal Prince Chapter Thirty: Have I Made It Obvious?
The castle stirred long before the sun climbed above the eastern hills.Servants hurried through Evercrest's corridors carrying polished silver, fresh garlands of winter greenery and bundles of white ribbon for the New Year festivities. The Great Hall echoed with the scrape of ladders against stone as footmen fastened banners between the towering columns. Outside, frost shimmered across the courtyards, untouched except for the neat tracks left by the morning patrol.Jeremy found himself sent from one end of the castle to the other before breakfast had even finished."Jeremy!" Martha called from the kitchens. "Take these linens to the royal wing."No sooner had he delivered them than the castle steward intercepted him. "The musicians have arrived. Help prepare the antechamber."By midday, he had scarcely remained in one place for more than a few minutes. As he rounded a corner near the western gallery, someone approached from the opposite direction.
The Secret Of My Royal Prince Chapter Twenty-Nine: Left My Truth In Saint Aldren
The castle had grown quieter since supper. Most corridors now belonged to the watch, their measured footsteps echoing beyond thick stone walls.From his window, Cedric could see the last lanterns flickering in the lower courtyard before they were extinguished one by one. He removed his gloves and laid them neatly upon his desk.A knock followed."Enter."The door opened only wide enough for a man to step inside. Snow clung to the hem of his travelling cloak before melting upon the polished floor."My lord."Cedric acknowledged him with a slight incline of his head. "You've returned sooner than expected.""The roads were favourable." The man reached under his cloak and produced a leather satchel. "I've brought the information you requested."Cedric dismissed the chamber servant assigned to him with a glance. The young man bowed and quietly withdrew, closing the door behind him. Only then did Cedric untie the satchel.Seve
The Secret Of My Royal Prince Chapter Twenty-Eight: Mysteries Take Me There
The castle archives were never truly silent. Even before dawn, the old chamber breathed with quiet life. The timbers creaked against the winter wind, candles crackled inside iron sconces, and the faint scent of parchment lingered in the still air.Beatrice Holloway preferred the room at this hour. Questions often found clearer answers before the castle awakened.She laid three leather-bound ledgers across the long oak table and loosened the ribbon around a bundle of incident reports from the Crown Hunt. Beside them rested a wax tablet filled with notes she'd compiled over the previous fortnight.The official account had never satisfied her.An unfortunate accident.That was how the report described the collapse that had nearly claimed Prince Kelvin's life.An accident. The word had always felt too convenient.She began reading once more.The statements given by the royal guards matched almost perfectly, save for minor
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