A Royal Mess Novels & Stories

Chapter Ten Even the admonishment to herself that she shouldn’t consider the royal palace home couldn’t make it feel less like she was returning after a long absence to a welcome homecoming. The royal family had gathered to greet them, though she didn’t fool herself into believing that they were there for her. She was simply an accessory trailing behind the prince, but she was okay with that. Having them greet her in any other, more familiar way would mean they had realized there was something more to their relationship.

Ava has made it clear she doesn't welcome me, and who knows how many nobles and elitists in the royal family's circle secretly hate the idea that a commoner could marry a Prince? The King continued his speech, talking about the history of HarmonyMatch and how it has been created and perfected by our forefathers to save humankind and so on. It's a speech we've all heard before, but we still look at the King as if we're all just hearing it for the first time.

I was free then but now…… “Milady… Milady… Milady… “Reena was screaming from the yard. I groan what is it again? “Reena, what the…. “the opened the door in haste, she tried to catch her breath. “it your…. It your turn… Now and…. “breath Reena, breath, what is it?” “His….. “ “His Majesty, The King” I gasped when I heard the announcement, Reena gripped my hands. “That's it, Good luck “She then dropped my hands and left “Reena what are you……? “

Her smile drops for half a second, just a flash of irritation, before she repastes it and laughs louder at whatever Nate says. Teenage cruelty wearing silk. I hate it here. A councilman steps forward, posture formal, eyes sweeping the room like he’s counting resources. “Ladies,” he announces, “and honored guests. Tonight marks the beginning of the royal introduction season. In light of the realm’s instability and the rising rogue threat, the Crown has arranged structured opportunities for the eligible princes to meet each summoned female.” Structured opportunities. That’s one way to say: we’re going to sort you like inventory.

Rose asked “I also don’t know,” After thirty minutes, we arrived at their pack's territory. We’ve entered a trail of trees, I can smell the wind change and the number of wolves. As we go along I can see a big old stone mansion. “The palace used to be bigger than that, “ Caleb said, “After the human war it was destroyed and this is what is left,” he said. “It was also the same incident that moved the different titles for royals like us. But my people still call my father King and I, the prince,”

Mercy tells me which territory each Royal is from. When we make it to the table, the first Royal introduces himself, "Welcome to the Mate Gala. I am Tribrid King Coolidge, and this is Tribrid Queen Olivia. May I get your full name?" "Hazel Grace Jones. It's an honor to meet you both." King Coolidge writes my name on the top of peach-colored parchment paper. His handwriting is stylish and classic. "Likewise. We hope you have a wonderful time tonight." Queen Olivia slides the paper to the next Royal after she writes on it below my name and gives me a warm smile.

The young noble almost shriek as Thebet's face come closer to him. "I ask that gentlemen be careful, and to always remember that this is the ground of the royal palace. The punishment for defaming a member of the royal family is still the death penalty. Maybe His Majesty will replace those rule, but not sooner." Thebet patted the shoulder of a young gentleman next to him. He raised a smile as he said goodbye to the other gentlemen in the circle. Tarek cleared his throat behind Thebet, then parted his mouth. “His Majesty looks forward to the generosity of all the gentlemen in this donation event. I hope he's not disappointed."

But thanks to my mother who taught me the skills on how to mask my emotions very well, I'll say it came pretty handy nowadays. The Royal siblings. That's what they're known as in the entire world. Their mafia is known as the Royal Mafia and because of that, they're basically royalties that everyone treats them with the amount of respect they think they should deserve. But not to me when it comes to Jake Castillo. He's like an annoying thorn that has been bugging my side, and the reason why we hate each other so much? Well, some things are just better off not mentioning. But I still remember every small detail of it like it just happened yesterday and not three years ago.

Marcus paced to and fro clearly still trying to process the news he had received. He looked at the opened letter on the floor then at the envelope, stamped with a royal seal clearly proving that it was indeed from the king "I hope this letter finds you in good health. His royal highness King Roland has ordered a ceremony in the crown prince's name with the intention to choose his betrothed. The ceremony will be in two days do bring young lady Tamera. His highness is deeply sorry for the unseen change of plans." it had read

I’m impressed and I think I’m going to love it here. “You are really pretty, ” Nora adds. “Thank you. You both are pretty too, ” I add. “I bet you are going to have all the attention of the boys around here, even the royals, ” Nora says and I roll my eyes at her. I find it really flattering but I think she’s just exaggerating. “Have you met any royal? A prince or princess? “ Rose asks. “We only arrived yesterday. We were hoping to serve at the party tonight but unfortunately we didn’t get the chance. Hopefully, we get to meet them tomorrow. It’s nice to have you girls around, ” Nora says with a smile.