Ruby who was sleepless that night, needs to find a way to talk to the Emperor. She needs him to draw up the decree and cancel their engagement. But each time she asked for his audience he declined. She needs to think of an excuse to enter the palace. Since her godfather is out, she cannot get in. Ruby saw Eric walking up the path. She ran to him. "Prince Eric,”"What's wrong?" asked Eric, with worry."I want to see the Empress Dowager.” “Why?" “I heard that the Empress Dowager is sick.”“Yes, but that was a while ago.” said Eric. He frowns as to why she suddenly have an interest in seeing his grandmother.“Well, take me to the palace?” “Why?” asked Eric as he thought she may use her old trick again. “Well...The thing is.""What?" asked Eric with curiosity."She looks just like my Grandmother Willow.""Grandmother Willow?""Yes. So please, take me to see her.”Eric frowned at her request.“No.”“Please, I will do whatever you want.”“Whatever I want?” asked Eric, raising his eyebro
Ruby knows what Eric is planning. While Samantha is away, Eric is using her to fill his loneliness. A year away without a woman’s embrace is going to be hard for him. Knowing the way he engages with her in bed, he must not be able to handle the empty bed for long. That’s why he was seeking her out every night for the past month. He wants to woe her back into his bed. However, this time it wasn’t going to work. Ruby refuses to be used by him. Ruby is going to have to play smart around him. She will act like she enjoyed his company when she is alone with him, but when she’s with the crowd she will pretend not to know him. She will pretend to notice him but not acknowledge him. She wants him to taste the bitterness of wanting attention but never getting it. She wants him to crave her attention but never gets it. He will be invisible to her. She will not talk kindly to him, nor smile at him when they're in a crowd to let him know what it's like to not be acknowledged. She will let him
“So, what if I am?”“I knew it.”“But then what about Samantha?”“It doesn’t matter.”“I heard that there is a great magician that is going to the same place as Samantha. Tell me is it you’re doing?”“And what if it is?”“And how do you plan on telling her this?”“I’m not.”“You know secrets isn’t healthy in a relationship.”“I know.”“I will tell her when the deal is done.”“I’m assuming that by helping Samantha get her spiritual power back, you have asked Samantha to withdraw the marriage proposal.”Eric flinched as Kevin found out his secret. “How did you know?”“I didn’t.”Eric looked at him.“Honestly, it was all in your look,” smiled Kevin. “Come on, you got to love the way I tricked you.”“I guess you learned from the best,” chuckled Eric.“That’s right, I learned it from you.”“You know she’s a beautiful woman, there are many men seeking her hand in marriage right now.”“I know.”“I mean with all the marriage proposals coming in everyday, your grandfather must be having a heada
“Wow, Fairy Princess you truly are the most beautiful woman,” said Tabitha with her eyes gleaming at her.“Thank you. Let’s go make a grand entrance, shall we?” said Ruby.Tabitha nodded.“Here comes Miss Ruby Scarlet,” said a guard who was gulping at her sight. Ruby stepped into the great hall in a beige and red dress. She was beautiful as the sun’s rays were shining brightly behind her. All heads turned towards her as she looked like a goddess. The four clans, the princes, ministry, Empress, and Empress Dowager, and her godfather was present. Eric, who was the most surprised, looked at her with wide eyes. His mouth parted to nearly dropping as he show her making such an entrance. Gulping at her beautiful sight he became breathless. “So beautiful,” he thought. His heart thumped loudly as he looked at her. She was walking elegantly and gracefully as she passed him. Eric was heartbroken that she didn’t even look at him. He realized that in the past few days her attitude and behavi
“It was no secret that he was looking for me,” said Ruby.Eric clenched his hands tightly. It was correct, Eric too was also aware that Crown Prince Luke was also seeking her out. He was searching for her far and wide. “You knew that he wanted to marry you?”Ruby nodded. “I overheard some of the soldiers reporting to Kevin. That’s how I knew that he was determined to have me as his Princess Consort.”"Oh." “I knew that he had an affair with Princess Lila and rumors of her being pregnant was wildly known. Then I heard he was coming to the Dragon Empire. I knew he was coming to ask for my hand in marriage.”Eric was gasping with panic. “Crown Prince Luke is a player, he beds many women, and many of them are pregnant with his child. However, none of them deliver his child for he have them aborted it. Or his mistress will silence those women. His reputation is not the best, although it is just rumor. But I expect it to be real or it wouldn't be spread.”"Just like me?""What?""Like how
Closing herself in her room, she started to pack her clothes. She needed to get away from there.Suddenly her door swung open. Eric walked in.Ruby stuttered, “What are you doing in my room?”Eric frowned at her. Walking into the room he looked at her packed clothes. “You, going somewhere?” question Eric raising his right eyebrows at her. “I-I-I got to leave,” said Ruby.“Oh. Like where?”“It’s none of your concern,” said Ruby packing up her clothes. Eric gave her a cold stare. He needed to find a way to get Ruby out of the palace without making a scene. Once they left, he was going to hide her from the world. He was going to find a place where no one could find her and locked her away. And he have the perfect place for that. With their golden bracelet, he was going to make her obey him. He will make sure she never escaped him. She will never see anyone again. Ruby backed away from him.Eric chuckled softly at her. “What-What are you laughing about?”“I know about your Grandmothe
“Where are you going?” “I’m leaving here.”“You won’t be able to escape here,” said Eric tilting his head at her. Ruby shook her head in denial. She took off running, only to find herself hitting a resistance. Nearly bouncing off the invisible wall she landed backward. She could no longer exit where she entered. She couldn’t get out. Getting back up she pounded on the invisible wall. It wouldn’t budge even as she hits it with her magic. “I already told you, you’re not leaving this place, ever,” said Eric tilting his head with gleaming eyes. Ruby turned to look at him and walked back to him. “What did you do?” Eric looked at her and smiled handsomely at her. Irritated Ruby turned to walk away. Eric grabbed onto her. He tried to kiss her. “Stop!” “You’re mine.” “Don’t!” shouted Ruby, pounding on his chest. “You’re not going anywhere.” Eric grabbed onto her hands. “Why are you doing this?” asked Ruby, struggling in his arms. Eric’s lip grinned into a wicked smile, and he sa
“You…. You monster,” replied Ruby as her fingertips squeezed the bed sheet. Ruby’s cries and moans of pleasure echo the night. The next following morning Eric woke up still groggy and tired from their long night. He feel for her on the big bed, but she was nowhere to be found. It was empty. Panicking he opened up his eyes to look for her. “Ruby? Ruby!” exclaimed Eric, in a worried voice. He scrambled on his clothes and ran outside.There he saw Ruby sitting beautifully in front of the patio watching the sunrise. He gasped, as her blue eyes glimmered at him. He reached out his hand and touched her face. Stroking her gently he kissed her. “Mmmph,” groan Ruby. Even after having her all night, he still didn't get his fill. He was ready to take her again. His hand wrapped around her waist pulling her close. Ruby didn't think that kissing Eric would be so exciting. Last night he was rough with her, and he didn’t savor any of their kisses. Now he was gentle and yet aggressive with her.