“It was no secret that he was looking for me,” said Ruby.Eric clenched his hands tightly. It was correct, Eric too was also aware that Crown Prince Luke was also seeking her out. He was searching for her far and wide. “You knew that he wanted to marry you?”Ruby nodded. “I overheard some of the soldiers reporting to Kevin. That’s how I knew that he was determined to have me as his Princess Consort.”"Oh." “I knew that he had an affair with Princess Lila and rumors of her being pregnant was wildly known. Then I heard he was coming to the Dragon Empire. I knew he was coming to ask for my hand in marriage.”Eric was gasping with panic. “Crown Prince Luke is a player, he beds many women, and many of them are pregnant with his child. However, none of them deliver his child for he have them aborted it. Or his mistress will silence those women. His reputation is not the best, although it is just rumor. But I expect it to be real or it wouldn't be spread.”"Just like me?""What?""Like how

“Where are you going?” “I’m leaving here.”“You won’t be able to escape here,” said Eric tilting his head at her. Ruby shook her head in denial. She took off running, only to find herself hitting a resistance. Nearly bouncing off the invisible wall she landed backward. She could no longer exit where she entered. She couldn’t get out. Getting back up she pounded on the invisible wall. It wouldn’t budge even as she hits it with her magic. “I already told you, you’re not leaving this place, ever,” said Eric tilting his head with gleaming eyes. Ruby turned to look at him and walked back to him. “What did you do?” Eric looked at her and smiled handsomely at her. Irritated Ruby turned to walk away. Eric grabbed onto her. He tried to kiss her. “Stop!” “You’re mine.” “Don’t!” shouted Ruby, pounding on his chest. “You’re not going anywhere.” Eric grabbed onto her hands. “Why are you doing this?” asked Ruby, struggling in his arms. Eric’s lip grinned into a wicked smile, and he sa

For days, Eric took her wherever, and whenever he wanted. Soon it seems they had sex everywhere in the house. ONE WEEK LATER Ruby thought of reasons to have Eric let her go. What is it that he needs to do, that requires her presence. What is it that he needs to immediate attend? Something to drive him out of this place. Then she thought of something. “So, when is the wedding?” asked Ruby. “Our wedding?” sneered Eric. He knew what she was trying to stir up problems, so he countered her by asking about them. Ruby nearly choked on her tea as he said that. Eric laughed. “You know that’s not what I’m asking,” answered Ruby wiping her mouth. “Oh, then who is it that you’re asking?” Ruby sighed and looked at him. Eric, however, wasn’t moved by her question. He sat there drinking his tea. Ruby frowned in frustration that he really is pretending not to know what she is asking. Staring at him she looked at him for any signs of response to answer her. Eric did not budge and kept d

...His body was drenched in sweat by the time he took his last fill with her and fell asleep next to her. Eric kissed her on the forehead before he left her. Not wanting to leave her side, but he have to. He had so much to do and so much to say to her. But he knows that in order to do any of that, he have to slowly win her over. He will have to give time for her heart time to heal and he will help her overcome every doubt she had about him. He sighed that it would take a long time, but he would do it all for her. He will make it work for them. Eric walked out of the house and out of the forcefield. He closed it up quickly as he walked away. IN THE PALACE “The red strings is broken, and Chaos is coming,” said William. “Red strings?” asked Eric. “In ancient times red strings are marriage between two fated ones. These fated ones are created by heaven’s will. They will both stop Chaos when it comes clashing into earth. However, because the red strings were undone, Chaos is coming fas

Eric had a lot going on in his mind. For Ruby to be keep having such distance from him was because of their cancel engagement. If he can somehow fix their engagement, then Ruby would stop having excuses to leave him."Hmm," groaned Ruby. She was fast asleep next to him.Eric pulled a blanket over her naked body and kissed her before he left to meet up with his grandfather. He was going to ask his grandfather to stop the Emperor from withdrawing the engagement. Eric knows that his father, the Emperor, couldn’t go back on his words. But, if it’s grandfather, then no one can go against him. It was his grandfather who engaged them together. Thus, he is the only one who can annul the marriage.As Eric got up to dress, he thought about how the Emperor had been avoiding Ruby lately. He wonders if the Emperor knew that Ruby had been trying to see him, to have him draw up the decree to cancel their marriage. He frowns as he thought about the situation. If his father knew, it would make sense