Surviving As An Illegitimate Princess Novels & Stories

“A game in which you follow their rules and trick them into believing that you’re just like them. It’s the only way you can survive in this pit of snakes.” Devlin stared at her without saying anything, his eyes much older than any child should have. It made her heart hurt. “I know it’s not fair,” she said with a shaky smile that felt more like a grimace. “But we don’t live in a fair world. I know people look down on you for what you are and who you are.” Some emotion flickered over his face at the unspoken acknowledgment of his illegitimate status. Ilona hugged him. “It is unfair,” she whispered, her heart aching for him. He was a son of the king, after all. How must he feel, being treated l

But Elara tasted the poison beneath every smile. She swept into the hall beside her parents, Kael just behind, her gown of deep green catching the candlelight. Nobles bowed their heads, though their eyes followed her like hawks. Already the whispers had begun: The princess and the Ironfang heir. A match written by politics… or by fate. Her stomach twisted.

After finally sending Larissa away, I went back into the house and saw the Queen still sitting on the sofa. I said politely, “Your Majesty, I'll go up first.” The Queen fixed her gaze on me and jeered. “It's just an engagement ceremony of an illegitimate child. Who are they to expect us to attend it and waste our time on that?” My heart missed a beat. Yes, I was just an illegitimate child. I was the illegitimate child of the Silverfang family whose existence was loathed and frowned upon by everyone. As the night fell, the sky grew dark and ominous, with flashes of lightning illuminating the room. The deafening sound of thunder echoed throughout the mansion, and the wind outside howled like b

Regina's eyes rounded, and her mouth opened slightly in shock at what she was hearing. She had no idea that Nin was Elisabet's illegitimate child. "Wait! Are you saying that Nin is an illegitimate child?" Regina raised her eyebrows in surprise. "Yes. She became pregnant out of wedlock, and the man's father was unknown. Even Countess Elisabet hid the child in an orphanage, and only in recent years has she brought the man to live with her as her personal physician."

Queen Deana shoots them angry glances and they immediately stop, but I can see the glee on their faces. “Well, yes. I do not know my mother, and my father refused to tell me anything about her. Just that I was left on his doorstep one night and I’ve been treated as an outsider ever since,” I say, drawing the teacup to my lips. “Because I’m an illegitimate child, I wasn’t born into luxury like my step-sisters.” A look of sympathy crosses Queen Deana’s face and I immediately hate it. “Oh, that’s unfortunate, dear. Sins of the fathers always seem to fall on their daughters, don’t they?”

Shit? What are you becoming, Normani? I thought bitterly. A strange man, a man I know nothing about, and yet I gave myself to him as if I had known him for years, as if he were safe. But I am the Princess of Scotland. My name alone makes armies bow their heads. How could I make myself so available to a man? The same gender who had betrayed me? Now, no more letting anyone past my walls just so they can crush me from the inside. I have no time for romance, no space in my heart for weakness. I was here for revenge, and when that was done, I would take my place on the throne.

Not to mention him, even his grandfather and Jorden would not agree. How could their precious little princess marry an illegitimate child? Kristen frowned, she retorted: 'What's wrong with being an illegitimate child? He was unable to choose the identity himself. Besides, there's a secret behind this.' 'Oh, it seems like our little sister has really been charmed by that Ethan. Look at how she's acting, like a hen protecting its chicks.' Aldrich complained. Nothing had happened yet, but she was still protecting another man. If there's a chance, he'd like to see what kind of person he is.'

Vivian stood with her arms crossed, watching them torture me like entertainment. "Regretting it yet? Tsk tsk… how pitiful. Just like a stray dog." She lowered her gaze to me, voice dripping venom. "Remember this—you and I are not the same. Some people are born noble. People like you can keep dreaming about a life like that." The others chimed in instantly. "She's just a useless illegitimate child without a home." "Exactly. And now, even illegitimate kids can inherit. Honestly, I hope she dies today so she won't try to steal Vivian's inheritance later."

“Yes, Your...I mean, Alex.” “So they’ve ascribed you their own sins. Makes sense. So, Farne, would you like to play a game?” “Your—” “Alex. Do you know who I am?” “The son of Princess Michelle.” “That’s right. An illegitimate, but legitimized heir. If I were to die tomorrow, my uncle would shed no tears. That’s why they sent me here—so I would get myself killed. I don’t know much about wars, but you do. You will command your regiment, you will deal with the bandits, and I will learn from you. And in return... Who would dare to accuse you of stealing or cruelty if I signed the documents myself?”

Rhiannon said despite it being hard for her to say it out loud. However, she understood her birth and everything and thought that it would be best if she started accepting things as they were and stopped pretending that everything was just perfect. The king was stunned when he heard her words before starting to laugh. “My dear royal sister, there is nothing like illegitimate in the royal. Suppose you are our father’s child even though your mother isn’t the imperial queen. In that case, you are a royal princess and will be given the same respect we receive,” the prince said surprising Rhiannon and everyone as the illegitimate children felt envious of Rhiannon.