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His Damsel PROLOGUE
The decaying air and the stifling atmosphere along with hammering of my heart against my chest made this forest unknown to me despite the familiar trees that once supplied me the comfort of a mother’s arms. Tonight, they were just dark tree trunks with their overhanging limbs blocking every turn I took.Yet the eerie silence amid the wind had me turning around, no, they were no longer behind us, we had lost them in the forest. A sigh of relief left my trembling lips as I slowed Trixie down, “Its okay… we outran them.” I whispered. A stir from behind had me tightening the cloth around me, “You will be fine, I shan’t let you die. Just hold one for a little longer.”A groan was the only thing I got in reply. Trixie threaded closer to an oak tree and stopped for me to get down from her back. I removed the cloth from around me and slid down the horse before helping the wounded General down. The cloth that had been wrapped around him was bloody, if I wanted him to survive then I will have t
His Damsel CHAPTER 1
“You are looking beautiful, Your Highness.”, Sera, the lady maid said as she tied the last lace of the corset and stepped back, I kept my book aside and glanced at the mirror that another servant placed before me.The blue eyes on my pale complexion sparkled as I pushed a strand of hair behind my ear. “You may be right today, Sera.” I said with a small chuckle and watched as the rest of the servant girls run around trying to finish getting me ready for breakfast. I opened the book of maps, again and sighed as my fingers traced the map of Valadora.Sera adjusted the crown on my head as she continued to complement me, her words went through me just like everybody else’s, it made no difference to what I felt. “Is something wrong, my lady?”I gave her a small smile. “Is my beauty the only thing that you see, Sera?” I asked her to stand up and sending everyone away expect for Sera who walked beside me to the dining room. I looked at her, waiting for her answer. “Please be honest, I don’t w
His Damsel CHAPTER 2
Sera walked in, with a tray full of fruits and placed it on the table. “I apologize for interrupting your rest, my Lady.” I waved her apology off from the bed as I pulled the comfort closer to me. “My lady, you will be having painting lessons right before noon.”“I don’t want to take the lessons today. You may let the master know.” I said closing my eyes, as a sign that the conversation was over and that I would like for her to leave now. After curtsying she left the chamber, and I got up from bed and straightened my dress before walking back to the wardrobe.Wearing my hood, I pulled at the back of the wardrobe causing it to slide back and showing a dimly lit path. One benefit of knowing and reading all the maps of Valadora and of the palace is that I know a secret way in and out of the palace whenever I need it. And I am lucky to have one right in my own chamber. I walked through the hallway until I reached the familiar stop.I opened the doors, which led into the darker parts of th
His Damsel CHAPTER 3
“Miss, you are in the restricted grounds of the forest.” The voice dripped like honey, yet it had a sharp edge to it. “Miss?”I pinched myself and stood straighter. “I am here on the princess’s order. She had requested for these flowers.” I said trying to keep my voice calm. I could not let anyone know that I go out into the woods on my own without the guards, Father will never let me out again.“Why does she need the flowers?” Why couldn’t this man just leave?Backing myself towards Trixie, I took the flowers and placed it in her saddle. “You aren’t supposed to question the princess’s intentions.” I said, getting back on my horse, while I heard him do the same.Even though I wasn’t facing the man, I could feel his intense stare on me. “Who are you?” He asked, his voice lacing with curiosity. “You are not just a maid in the palace, my lady.” My silence made the man continue, “A maid wouldn’t be wearing those boots and I have heard of the remarkable horse of the princess, on whom you
His Damsel CHAPTER 4
Once I had taken a bath, I started off in the direction of my brother’s room, Sera tagging behind me. “I must warn you, my lady…” I looked at the shy grin on her face. “I believe, his highness is having visitors.” I knew exactly what kind of visitors, she meant. The guards outside his chamber bowed at me and one of them opened the door to announce my presence when I stopped him. “But your highness…” Paying no attention to them I walked into the room and groaned at the sight of my shirtless brother on the bed with two maidens on either side feeding him fruits. Erwin looked up from the bed and smirked at me. “Hello, little sister.” He snapped his fingers, and the girls left his side as well as his chambers. Once they were out of earshot, I watched as my brother stand up and put his shirt back on before walking towards me. Prince Erwin, the second in the line for the throne, also the one considered to be the black sheep of the royal family. But I loved him more than anybody. “You coul
His Damsel CHAPTER 5
“Father didn’t tell you about the ball?” Emerson asked, his brows furrowed.I glared at him, “We look like people in the know, brother.”He pushed the strand of hair that fell on his forehead and gave us a cheeky smile. I knew then that whatever that he and father had planned was not going to be something that I will like. “The last few weeks, we got more than two proposals for you, hence father decided that it as time to find you the perfect husband. Hence the ball.”No... No, Father can’t do this, this is worse than selling me off. “The notice was out a week before, which is why I assumed you knew about all of this. And just so you know, the ball is tomorrow evening at the palace in Delington.” When he saw that I was still throwing daggers at him with my eyes, he paused before keeping his hand on my shoulder. “He isn’t going to let you marry just anyone, dear. Your choice is important.” Erwin scoffed beside me.“Then I have made my decision.” I said hastily, “I want to….” Before I c
His Damsel CHAPTER 6
The bodice of the blood red dress had handsewn beads that formed a belt around my waist as the rest of the dress flowed down with a small train at the back, yes, my father had made sure to get the perfect dress for the ball.And Sera had done the magic with her skills in making me look pretty for the evening. “Thank you, Sera, I look beautiful.” I wore my shoes, that were going to hurt me tonight, before I got up and looked at the mirror for the last time before leaving the chambers. “Is the chariot ready?”Sera nodded and we made our way to the entrance of the palace where the horsemen stood waiting for me, once I entered the chariot, Sera got in one behind me and we started off in the direction of Delington.Delington was the only place outside the palace grounds that the king allowed me to visit. It is where my mother’s home was. She used to stay there in the beginning period of their marriage until she had Emerson and they moved here permanently.It only took an hour to get there,
His Damsel Chapter 7
“Prince Charlie, if you don’t mind me asking...”“I agree the book is great and you do look wonderful this evening.” Okay that is not even what we were talking about. I looked at the place where the Lady was standing but she was no longer there, but the prince had his eyes locked on... Oh, wait a minute!He wasn’t staring at the Lady of Drentia, he was staring at one of the guards near the door. Is he interested in the guard then? But... “Your highness?”He looked at me, taking his eyes off the guard. “Do you have feelings for the guard? A man?” I realized I had offended the man when his eyes went wide and there was a look of shame in his eyes. “I apologize for my question, my Lord, I really don’t know to control my tongue and that is something I have to learn to con….”He chuckled slightly making me stop my ramble. “You can relax, I am not offended.” I stopped my ramble. He looked around to make sure no one was listening to us. “I have heard, you aren’t interested in getting married,
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