I let out a deep breath before sinking further into the bench, my head tilted backward to stare up at the beautiful scenery before me.The royal garden is large with variety of flowers I would love to exploit during the day, with the Prince permission of course.I can already imagine myself spending ungodly hours just snooping through it all.After a while of waiting all by myself, I heard a shuffle in one of the nearby bushes, startling me as I stood sharply before looking around in fright but saw no one in sight.“Prince?” I asked, still looking around hesitantly.The shuffling noise quiet down and I let out a breath thinking it was just my imagination before I made to sit back on the bench and just as suddenly, I felt a sharp slice across my right arm.I stumbled backward just a few step, lifting my arms to my gaze in confusion just in time to see it covered in dark red blood that was none other than mine.Danger! My subconscious mind screamed at me.I saw no one yet I felt another

“Where you able to find out anything about who attacked me?” I couldn’t help myself but ask.“Did they get away?” “The assassin was captured”, Oti said as I continued to look at him.My attacker had already been captured. Of course, King Roman said he would. Even if he didn’t, I doubt the prince would let them get away with such disrespect on his intended even though we both know it’s a false title.“Did you recognized who it was?” I asked even more curiously.“He is still under investigation but I can tell he was hired even though he still hasn’t given anything up yet” he explained more and I was left nodding before he stopped abruptly to stare at me.“I will make them pay, I don’t care who has tried to hurt you but I will make sure they regret every bit of their decision to hurt what’s mine” he said darkly and I was left stiffen with a mortified blush over my skin.I remembered his declaration back at the banquet and now, I struggled to come up with something to say as I lifted my

I was led into the Prince large study once again with Agnes closely behind.Prince was standing in front of five male guards all dressed in their official regalia. I couldn’t hear what he was speaking to them but he stopped and turned to face me once he noticed my presence in the room.His beautiful grey eyes held mine I was left feeling light headed as I continued to walk towards him before he reached out a hand and take mine.“Iris,” Prince said simply before turning to the five male I now recognized to be humans. Humans were built but not as large as the werewolves. They are slightly smaller and their features less aggressive as compared to their shape shifters superiors.“These are human guards I have personally handpicked and I want you to look at them carefully and pick one. He will be your personal guard” He said sharply with a nod towards them and I hesitated for a second, my sight entirely focused on him before turning to look at the men just briefly, not even at their featur

“Prince!” I exclaimed when I realized it was him.“What are you doing out here?” Prince asked as he came and stood beside me while Logan straightened immediately with a deep bow at his presence.I was suddenly lost for words as I stood with my head lowered, my hands clasped together.“Why is she out here by this time“ He said with a glare at Logan and he quickly lowered his head as well but before he could explain, I quickly replied.“it was my fault” I began and he turned to face me, his eyes soften a bit.“I thought you would be asleep by now only for me to return and find the room empty” He stated, his eyes narrowing back at my flimsy piece of clothing hidden behind the heavy coat on top.I felt his finger under my chin before lifting my face up to look at him.“Speak, Iris. What happened?”I swallowed back the lump in my throat. “I’m sorry, Prince. I couldn’t sleep so I asked Logan to bring me here. I didn’t realize it was late into the night already”I heard him sighed then follo

I walked out of the breakfast room with Agnes hurrying after me and down the hallway.My eyes burn with tears but I wouldn’t let it spill. Why am I even upset? I have no idea but one I know was in the fact that Lady vena wanted me to feel this way.Logan saw the look in my eyes but before he could ask if I was okay, I spoke up first.“Would you please lead me to the garden?”“of course, miss Iris” He said with a bow and began to lead the way.Logan led us through the large corridor and into the garden and I was finally able to breathe without feeling like I was being suffocated.“I’m sorry, Iris. You missed out on breakfast because of me” Agnes said quietly beside her and she turned to face her.“You don’t have to apologize for anything because it wasn’t your fault. There was no way I could have had breakfast knowing someone I care about haven’t had food”“Oh, Iris. You really are different” Agnes said before wrapping her arms around me and I let out a sigh and hugged her back before