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PROLOGUE

The decaying air and the stifling atmosphere along with hammering of my heart against my chest made this forest unknown to me despite the familiar trees that once gave me the comfort of a mother’s arms. Tonight, they were just dark tree trunks with their overhanging limbs blocking every turn I took.Yet the eerie silence amid the wind had me turning around, no, they were no longer behind us, we had lost them in the forest. A sigh of relief left my trembling lips as I slowed Trixie down, “Its okay… we outran them.” I whispered. A stir from behind had me tightening the cloth around me, “You will be fine, I shan’t let you die. Just hold one for a little longer.”A groan was the only thing I got in reply. Trixie threaded closer to an oak tree and stopped for me to get down from her back. I removed the cloth from around me and slid down the horse before helping the wounded General down. The cloth that had been wrapped around him was bloody, if I wanted him to survive then I will have to get

CHAPTER 1

“You are looking beautiful, Your Highness.”, Sera, the lady maid said as she tied the last lace of the corset and stepped back, I kept my book aside and glanced at the mirror that another servant placed before me.The blue eyes on my pale complexion sparkled as I pushed a strand of hair behind my ear. “You may be right today, Sera.” I said with a small chuckle and watched as the rest of the servant girls run around trying to finish getting me ready for breakfast. I opened the book of maps, again and sighed as my fingers traced the map of Valadora.Sera adjusted the crown on my head as she continued to complement me, her words went through me just like everybody else’s, it made no difference to what I felt. “Is something wrong, my lady?”I gave her a small smile. “Is my beauty the only thing that you see, Sera?” I asked her to stand up and sending everyone away expect for Sera who walked beside me to the dining room. I looked at her, waiting for her answer. “Please be honest, I don’t w

CHAPTER 2

Sera walked in, with a tray full of fruits and placed it on the table. “I apologize for interrupting your rest, my Lady.” I waved her apology off from the bed as I pulled the comfort closer to me. “My lady, you will be having painting lessons right before noon.”“I don’t want to take the lessons today. You may let the master know.” I said closing my eyes, as a sign that the conversation was over and that I would like for her to leave now. After curtsying she left the chamber, and I got up from bed and straightened my dress before walking back to the wardrobe.Wearing my hood, I pulled at the back of the wardrobe causing it to slide back and showing a dimly lit path. One benefit of knowing and reading all the maps of Valadora and of the palace is that I know a secret way in and out of the palace whenever I need it. And I am lucky to have one right in my own chamber. I walked through the hallway until I reached the familiar stop.I opened the doors, which led into the darker parts of th

CHAPTER 3

“Miss, you are in the restricted grounds of the forest.” The voice dripped like honey, yet it had a sharp edge to it. “Miss?”I pinched myself and stood straighter. “I am here on the princess’s order. She had requested for these flowers.” I said trying to keep my voice calm. I could not let anyone know that I go out into the woods on my own without the guards, Father will never let me out again.“Why does she need the flowers?” Why couldn’t this man just leave?Backing myself towards Trixie, I took the flowers and placed it in her saddle. “You aren’t supposed to question the princess’s intentions.” I said, getting back on my horse, while I heard him do the same.Even though I wasn’t facing the man, I could feel his intense stare on me. “Who are you?” He asked, his voice lacing with curiosity. “You are not just a maid in the palace, my lady.” My silence made the man continue, “A maid wouldn’t be wearing those boots and I have heard of the remarkable horse of the princess, on whom you

CHAPTER 4

Once I had taken a bath, I started off in the direction of my brother’s room, Sera tagging behind me. “I must warn you, my lady…” I looked at the shy grin on her face. “I believe, his highness is having visitors.” I knew exactly what kind of visitors, she meant. The guards outside his chamber bowed at me and one of them opened the door to announce my presence when I stopped him. “But your highness…” Paying no attention to them I walked into the room and groaned at the sight of my shirtless brother on the bed with two maidens on either side feeding him fruits. Erwin looked up from the bed and smirked at me. “Hello, little sister.” He snapped his fingers, and the girls left his side as well as his chambers. Once they were out of earshot, I watched as my brother stand up and put his shirt back on before walking towards me. Prince Erwin, the second in the line for the throne, also the one considered to be the black sheep of the royal family. But I loved him more than anybody. “You coul

CHAPTER 5

“Father didn’t tell you about the ball?” Emerson asked, his brows furrowed.I glared at him, “We look like people in the know, brother.”He pushed the strand of hair that fell on his forehead and gave us a cheeky smile. I knew then that whatever that he and father had planned was not going to be something that I will like. “The last few weeks, we got more than two proposals for you, hence father decided that it as time to find you the perfect husband. Hence the ball.”No... No, Father can’t do this, this is worse than selling me off. “The notice was out a week before, which is why I assumed you knew about all of this. And just so you know, the ball is tomorrow evening at the palace in Delington.” When he saw that I was still throwing daggers at him with my eyes, he paused before keeping his hand on my shoulder. “He isn’t going to let you marry just anyone, dear. Your choice is important.” Erwin scoffed beside me.“Then I have made my decision.” I said hastily, “I want to….” Before I c

CHAPTER 6

The bodice of the blood red dress had handsewn beads that formed a belt around my waist as the rest of the dress flowed down with a small train at the back, yes, my father had made sure to get the perfect dress for the ball.And Sera had done the magic with her skills in making me look pretty for the evening. “Thank you, Sera, I look beautiful.” I wore my shoes, that were going to hurt me tonight, before I got up and looked at the mirror for the last time before leaving the chambers. “Is the chariot ready?”Sera nodded and we made our way to the entrance of the palace where the horsemen stood waiting for me, once I entered the chariot, Sera got in one behind me and we started off in the direction of Delington.Delington was the only place outside the palace grounds that the king allowed me to visit. It is where my mother’s home was. She used to stay there in the beginning period of their marriage until she had Emerson and they moved here permanently.It only took an hour to get there,

Chapter 7

“Prince Charlie, if you don’t mind me asking...”“I agree the book is great and you do look wonderful this evening.” Okay that is not even what we were talking about. I looked at the place where the Lady was standing but she was no longer there, but the prince had his eyes locked on... Oh, wait a minute!He wasn’t staring at the Lady of Drentia, he was staring at one of the guards near the door. Is he interested in the guard then? But... “Your highness?”He looked at me, taking his eyes off the guard. “Do you have feelings for the guard? A man?” I realized I had offended the man when his eyes went wide and there was a look of shame in his eyes. “I apologize for my question, my Lord, I really don’t know to control my tongue and that is something I have to learn to con….”He chuckled slightly making me stop my ramble. “You can relax, I am not offended.” I stopped my ramble. He looked around to make sure no one was listening to us. “I have heard, you aren’t interested in getting married,

CHAPTER 8

“What do you mean?” I asked pausing for a second.He smiled as he signaled for us to continue the dance as everyone was watching us. “You are not just the beautiful princess of this kingdom; you are the most beautiful woman that I have ever seen.” Is this flattery? “I know I don’t make sense but allow me to clear it for you.”I nodded for him to continue. “You are way smarter than your brothers and from what I have seen, you are more cunning than you think.” At least someone sees me for other than my beauty. “You will make a wonderful queen.”“Is that why you are here?” I asked curiously. We stepped away from the dance floor and the prince went to the counters to get me a lemonade. He was more interesting when compared to the rest of the men that I met tonight but something about him didn’t feel right. He isn’t being respectful but instead I feel like he is mocking me.The prince returned and handed me the drink. “To answer your query, I am here for you.”Okay now that was an unexpect

CHAPTER 9

“What do you mean, sister?” he asked with a playful glint in his eyes.“All these qualities that you speak of, that is required by a king, let us compete with each other and we will know who is more qualified to be the king or queen of this kingdom.”He nodded. “But who will be the judge?”I smirked. “Oh, come on brother, we both are old enough and matured to know when one has lost a game.”He gave me a look of approval. “Come on then. What is the first thing that we test?”I clapped my hands, which brought Sera near me in an instant. “Bring me the map of Valadora and get the royal tutor here as well.” Emerson called his maid and asked him to rearrange the tea party into a game of chess. “If it is beauty that we judge, brother I don’t think we need to question who the winner will be.”He grunted a yes before he took a seat at the table and gestured for me to take a seat as well. Pent up emotions might be a reason for wanting to challenge my brother but if this gave me a chance to prov

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