Chapter 71

The next day, Erik was really gone. He just left me a note on my bed side table. It said what he just said to me the night before.

I felt empty inside. This was the first time in two years that we have parted. Erik has always been by my side since the first day we met.

’Knock knock’

"Yes? Come in." I said. Maggie came inside my room.

"Princess, Erik left early this morning for his vacation leave." Maggie said.

"I know." I showed her the letter I was holding. I forced a smile on my face.

"Do not worry princess. I am sure he will be back in no time." Maggie said. "Oh and I have to remind you that today your highness and your sisters will be greeting the crown prince Ragnar of Avalon on his arrival."

"Oh. Is that today?" I had a lazy expression.

I am not really in to meeting the crown prince again. But I remembered the day when we danced in my birthday ball. It was a magical moment, if I am to describe it. But that is all, just a moment.

"Let’s prepare you now, your highness." Maggie sai