All Chapters of I Married the Third Prince: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

My dad's gaze swept over me from head to toe before he let out a derisive laugh."Who do you think Prince Carlson is? He's royalty! A disfigured wretch like you dares dream of becoming his consort? "Besides, why would you beg for marriage with a man incapable of producing heirs just for the sake of power? Do you mean to shame the entire Barden family?"My mom pressed down on his arm, her eyes flickering with a warning."If Alicia doesn't go, then what? Do you truly intend to send Maggie instead? The imperial decree has already been issued. This marriage cannot be annulled. Otherwise, it won't just be our reputation at stake—our entire family's lives will be forfeit."My dad fell silent.I clenched my fists, the corner of my lips curving into a mocking smile. "I'll marry Prince Carlson, but on one condition."My dad's eyes narrowed. "Speak.""The day I wed Prince Carlson, Maggie must publicly confess that it was she who ruined my face."His expression turned glacial."Alicia,

Chapter 2

"Alicia, listen to me…" Nicholas hurried toward me, reaching for my hand, but I slipped aside, avoiding his touch.He awkwardly rubbed his palms together and stammered, "I had too much to drink today, and Maggie, she…""No need to explain." I cut him off. "The betrothal contract is ruined. Whatever lay between us no longer exists."His expression grew anxious. "Alicia, I know you hate me, but you must understand—I had no choice. You know what Prince Carlson is like: cruel, violent, and a eunuch besides. How could I stand by and let Maggie fall into such a pit of fire?"A bitter smile curved my lips as I looked at his earnest face.Always Maggie.In their eyes, only Maggie mattered. Compared to her, I was nothing more than a weed by the roadside."And what about me?" Tears blurred my vision as I tore the veil from my face. "She scarred me with her potion during the competition. What am I supposed to do now? Who would ever marry me?!"For a moment, he froze. But when his gaze fel

Chapter 3

"Heavens… what is that?""What a terrifying scar…""Isn't she the Barden family's eldest daughter? No wonder she hides behind a veil."The whispers slithered into my ears like venomous snakes.Triumph gleamed in Maggie's eyes as she smiled sweetly."Oh my, Alicia, with such an ugly face… it seems even a silver hairpin is too fine for you."The sting of the crowd's contempt burned hotter than the scar on my cheek. My vision blurred as tears welled unbidden.Nicholas shifted uneasily, torn between pity and shame, as though my very presence disgraced him. He lifted a hand, signaling the servants."What are you staring at? Disperse!"The sharp hum of gossip fell silent. Then he strode toward me."Alicia," he coaxed, "listen to me. Look at your reputation now. Who but me would take you? Do you really mean to marry a beggar off the street?"Maggie's lips curved in mock sorrow. "Alicia, do you see how kind Nicholas is to you? Even I envy you."Yet in his eyes, all I saw was hatred

Chapter 4

The beggars leered, their obscene smiles twisting across filthy faces as they advanced step by step. Their rancid stench rolled over me, choking the air.My back pressed hard against the counter, nails digging so deep into the wood grain that splinters cut my skin. Cold sweat traced a path down my spine, yet I forced myself to stand tall."Get out!"I snatched up the bronze mirror from the counter and hurled it at them."Touch me, and by tomorrow, Prince Carlson will see your entire family buried with you!"For a heartbeat, the beggars faltered… then burst into raucous laughter."Prince Carlson? He wouldn't want a ruined face like yours."One, yellow-toothed and foul, ripped open his filthy tunic."Tonight, I'll see what a noble lady tastes like…"But before he could finish, a shadow flashed across my vision. A scream tore through the air, raw and piercing.I stared, stunned. A man in a silver mask stood before me, sword dripping scarlet. That beggar writhed on the ground,

Chapter 5

Everyone turned sharply, their eyes widening at the sight of a tall, commanding figure walking slowly toward them.He wore a dark, embroidered robe, a golden belt hanging at his waist, lending him the bearing of a towering pine.Most striking of all was the silver mask covering the upper half of his face, leaving only the rigid lines of his jaw and thin lips visible."Prince… Prince Carlson?!"The hall erupted into stunned murmurs. Guests scrambled to their knees, bowing in unison.Nicholas's face drained of color. His legs gave way, and he collapsed to the floor.Maggie's porcelain vial shattered with a sharp crack, spilling its bitter contents across the gold-threaded folds of her gown.Prince Carlson's dark, embroidered boots clicked against the shards of ceramic, ornaments chiming at his waist.I froze, staring at the masked man before me. A memory flickered. This was the man who had saved me in the jewelry shop!Prince Carlson noticed my dazed expression and lifted a gl

Chapter 6

"I asked who harmed my princess consort. This is not an invitation to lie. If you speak falsely again, my sword will show no mercy."Prince Carlson's voice was colder than ice. His long fingers traced the hilt of his blade, the gleaming threat instantly silencing the entire courtyard. Every breath held.At that moment, my mom suddenly rushed forward and dropped to her knees."Your Highness, forgive us! It's all Maggie's fault—"She yanked Maggie forward."Speak! Did you harm Alicia's face?"Maggie's makeup was smudged, but she trembled through the words, pointing at me."It… it was her own… ah!"A prince's guard slammed a sword scabbard into her face."This is your final warning."The prince methodically wiped the blood from his blade, eyes icy."Who defaced my princess consort?"He added, voice low and lethal, "Next time, it will not be a mere scabbard."Maggie collapsed, blood trickling from her lips."It was me…" she stammered. "Before the beauty contest, I mixed corro

Chapter 7

"Do you believe all those rumors?" Prince Carlson asked.He suddenly leaned close, warm breath brushing against my ear."Or… would you like to verify the truth yourself?"I flinched at his sudden intimacy, but he caught my wrist and drew me into his arms."Y-Your Highness…" I stammered, only to have his finger press lightly against my lips. "Call me 'Darling'."His low, magnetic voice left no room for refusal.The candles crackled as he lifted me horizontally, carrying me toward our wedding bed."I spread those rumors," he murmured, loosening my robe while whispering against my ear."All to test who seeks only power and influence."Heat suffused me from head to toe, yet his next words made my eyes widen in shock."And you…"He pressed a gentle kiss to my neck."You are the only one who knew I… could not… yet still chose to marry me."As my clothing fell away, my toes curled in nervous tension.He was painstakingly gentle, erasing the tears at the corners of my eyes with sl

Chapter 8

"You said, I… was nothing but a nuisance," I said.My mother shuddered violently, then suddenly raised her hand and struck herself across the face."Alicia, I was blinded by my own folly!"She wept bitterly, tears streaming down without regard for her dignity."Forgive me this once… I will make it up to you, I swear…"I stepped back, avoiding her outstretched hand."No need."Turning toward Prince Carlson, I said, "Darling, let's go."He wrapped an arm around my waist, and together we walked away, leaving my mother with a look of utter despair.Behind us, Maggie's hysterical screams rang out, "Alicia! You will die a terrible death! You think marrying a eunuch means safety? He will despise you—"An arrow whistled through the air, cutting her words short.Alongside my mother's startled scream came the muffled crash of a heavy body striking the ground.I paused mid-step, but I did not look back.On the carriage ride back to the prince's residence, he toyed with my fingers."

Chapter 9

Nicholas lunged forward, but a guard's boot sent him sprawling."I gave up everything for you… my rank, my future! That wretched woman ruined my family! Now I have nothing!"He frantically pointed to his mutilated ears."Look! Prince Carlson cut these off! He's a madman! You'll have no future with him!"I swung my hand across his face, making him turn away."This slap," I said, my fingers trembling from the surge of cold fury, "is for the old me you once tormented.""Did you think of me when you abandoned me for power?" I continued, voice ice-cold. "Did you think of our past when you let Maggie ruin my face? Did you remember me at all when you arranged for beggars to violate me?"A bitter laugh escaped me as I rested a hand on my belly."Now, I am the Imperial Consort, with a child in my womb, and you…"My eyes swept over his broken ears and ragged clothes."You are nothing… less than even a beggar."Nicholas, why would I ever want a crippled man with no ears?"His face dra

Chapter 10

I cried out in pain, clutching Prince Carlson's sleeve."Darling… I think the babies are coming."Prince Carlson's face turned pale, and he scooped me into his arms."Summon the imperial physicians! And all midwives—immediately to the birthing chamber!"For the first time, panic laced his normally composed voice.In the birthing chamber, the pain was almost unbearable. I felt myself on the brink of unconsciousness.A piercing, heart-wrenching scream, and then… the shrill cry of a newborn filled the room."It's a son!"Before the midwives' joy had even settled, another wave of pain hit me."There's another! The consort must push again!"Exhausted and trembling, I bore the second child. Amidst my haze of fatigue, I heard the midwife's trembling voice."Tw… twins! A boy and a girl!"Prince Carlson whispered near my ear, his voice thick with emotion. "Alicia… thank you…"When I awoke, I lay on a soft bed. Prince Carlson was cradling the swaddled twins and awkwardly cooing. See

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