Ragnar carefully placed the necklace around his neck. After a last look on the pendant, he hides it under his clothes. "I will keep your mother’s heirloom safe." Ragnar said while giving a peck on my other cheek.My heart was thumping rapidly with our close proximity with each other. I thought that I have gotten used to it by now but Ragnar’s presence still overwhelms me. "I know you will." I smiled gently. "Will you eat dinner here tonight?" I asked expectantly. "Yes, I plan to." Ragnar smiled. "But I am afraid I can’t spend the night with you tonight. I have some important matters to attend to, I’m sorry." He patted my head softly.My cheeks felt hot with what Ragnar just said. "I-I wasn’t asking if you are going to stay the night here." My voice was a pitch higher in embarrassment. I turned my head to the side to hide my shyness. "Hehehe." Ragnar chuckled. "I was just teasing you. But really, if there wasn’t something important tonight, I would have sneaked into your room and s
"A very secretive queen I guess. That just means she is hiding something." I said. "I also do not like this prince Darius." General Marcus added. "I have a bad feeling about him." "We both feel the same general." I said. "And he has been around Isabella more than I can take. I am afraid he has something up his sleeve. Kyler." "Yes your highness?" Kyler moved near me. "What has your men reported about him?" I asked.I have ordered some of the shadow guards under Kyler to stay hidden inside the palace when we were away. It was for Isabella’s safety and also to observe the crown prince of Geneva’s movements.They have reported the frequent visits of prince Darius to princess Isabella. Other than that were only mundane things."I was deep in thought. "It looks like this prince knows how to play his cards." My eyebrows furrowed deeply. I can’t deny the feeling of hostility towards that prince Darius. "Kyler, let your men keep an eye on that prince. I can feel he is up to no good."
"Oh my gosh, princess. What happened to your eyes?" Maggie came inside my room to wake me up early in the morning. "Huh, why? What happened to my eyes?" I looked at her groggily. I still felt sleepy. "You’ve got dark circles around it." Maggie explained. "Ohh." I understood instantly. "It’s because I couldn’t sleep well last night. I think I have fallen asleep in the wee hours of the night." I explained. "This won’t do princess. Good thing I know exactly what to do." Maggie had her dedicated face on. "Leave everything to me princess. I will freshen you up in no time. You have to look your best for the grand parade later." "Huh, but I don’t need to look lavishly for the parade later right?" I asked.This parade is for the commoners of the capital to see. My marriage with Ragnar is a big thing for our country of Wales and so to let them see us in public will give them spirit for the future ahead. Because this parade is also my exit from the capital and the start of the journey tow
"Good morning Isabella." Darius stood up once he saw me entering. "Good morning Darius." I greeted back. "You are even more beautiful than yesterday." Darius complimented me. "You are more radiant and glowing today."I have been immune to his compliment since a few days ago. Every time he comes to visit, he always compliments me with such flowery words. "Thank you for the compliment." I tentatively smiled at him.Of course I feel more relaxed after Maggie’s Spa Treatment just a while ago so Darius’ compliment may not be just lip service. But still, the words coming from his mouth feels like something to lure me in. "Please take a sit." I gestured to Darius. "Theo, tell the kitchen staff to serve breakfast." "Yes your highness." Theo bowed and left the dining hall. I walked towards my sit which is across Darius. "Thank you for allowing me to accompany you for breakfast." Darius said. "I know you will not take no for an answer." I sarcastically replied to him doubled with a swe
The two held each other’s gaze for a while. I feel some tension rising in the air. "Your highness, your coffee." Maggie carefully places a cup of coffee in front of Ragnar.Thank God for Maggie’s little gesture, the gazing battle was broken and the tension was elevated. "Thank you Maggie." Ragnar smiled. "Here, let me put in some sugar cubes." I said.Ragnar liked his coffee black with two sugar cubes in it. "Thank you Isa." Ragnar sweetly smiled at me. He took my hand a put a gentle kiss on its back. His gesture made my cheeks feel hot.Ragnar lightly caressed my burning cheeks with his fingers and smiled teasingly at me. "You continue eating. You will need your energy for this afternoon." ’Cough couch’ Darius lightly coughed. "Hmm sorry, something got stuck in my throat." He looked irritated. I felt a little awkward knowing that Darius was just in front of Ragnar and I, watching the scenes.’Ragnar is doing this on purpose.’ I thought. "Oh please prince Darius, don’t mind us.
I look at Ragnar who was looking handsome wearing his black light armored vest and gloves. His signature sword was dangling on his waist. He looked my way and our eyes met. I can’t hide the feeling of worry I am feeling right now.Ragnar walked towards me with confidence. Once he was right in front of me, he cupped my face and slowly lifts it up. "You do not need to worry. This will only be a friendly match between two crown princes." Ragnar smiled lightly. "Hmm I understand." I replied. I know that Ragnar won’t accept this fight if he thinks he is at a disadvantage. And if ever this is some kind of trap, I am sure Ragnar is ready for countermeasures.Ragnar patted my head affectionately. "Just watch while I beat that prince." His smile was full of confidence. "Just be careful." I said with a serious gaze towards him. "I always am." Ragnar grinned and planted a kiss on my forehead. "Please watch over her sir Philip." "I will your highness." Philips, who was behind me replied. Th
"I concede." Prince Darius said with a bitter smile. "With this, the winner is no other than prince Ragnar." Grandpa Marcus said.Ragnar extended his hand to Darius for a shake. "Nice dueling with you."Darius accepted Ragnar’s hand shake. "I feel the same. I can say your skills with the sword are outstanding." "I can also say the same to you prince Darius." Ragnar replied curtly. "Well then I shall take my leave." Darius bowed his head and left with his assistant. "Well sister we will be heading back ourselves." Williams said. "Your duel was magnificent brother in law. As expected, you are the best." Admiration was drawn on Williams face."Thank you for the compliment." Ragnar replied with a smile. "We will not take your time. I know you will be busy for the grand parade this afternoon." Grandpa Marcus said. I felt a slight tightening within my chest. This would be the last time I will see grandpa and Williams. I won’t be back in Wales for quite a while. "Williams, be sure to
"Greetings to you king father." I curtsied when he was just a few steps in front of me. "Rise my child." Father saidI looked up and see father looking at me with love and affection that he has never once shown to me before. This surprised me so I turned my gaze away, not to the extent that he would notice. "Let me look at you before you leave." Father gently cupped my face and raised my face. He looked at me with such warmth. "You really have your mother’s looks."My father’s words gave me a sense of warmth. Something I have craved from him since the first time I met him. "I want to apologize to you my child." Father’s voice was firm and gentle. "I have never been such a father to you. I know that in your heart, you have some ill feelings towards me."His words shook me. It is true that I have some ill feelings against him to some extent. It has been many years since he has taken me in as his daughter but he never once been a father to me. Even though in the exterior, I seem to b