Crimson's POVI stood in the opulent halls of the palace, overseeing the preparations for Aethelfrith's return. The air was filled with excitement and anticipation, as everyone eagerly awaited the arrival of our beloved Aethelfrith.The servants worked tirelessly, not only to make the palace comfortable but also to cater to Aethelfrith's specific needs. Delicate velvet curtains were drawn across the windows to shield the sunlight, ensuring that his sensitive eyes would not be affected.The aroma of aromatic herbs filled the air, for we knew that Aethelfrith had an affinity for the scent.The palace was adorned with dark, romantic hues, reflecting Aethelfrith's vampiric essence. Rich burgundy tapestries and flickering candlelight added an air of mystique to the surroundings. The tables were adorned with fine crystal goblets and silverware, ready to serve Aethelfrith's preferred drink, deep red, aged blood that had been sourced ethically and with utmost respect for life.The aroma of mo

Aethelfrith's POV"Who is she?" Crimson asked, her voice barely a whisper.Tyramon walked towards me smiling, "it was Bella on the phone." she locked my hands in hers."What is going on here? What is the meaning of this?" Crimson asked, her expression and voice filled with anger. I kept quiet contemplating the answer to give."Aethelfrith" she shouted, "I am talking to you." I could see and hear the hurt in her voice, I needed to say something before father interferes.I separated my hand from Tyramon's hand. "Crimson, this is Tyramon, my friend" the smile on Tyramon's face instantly turned to confusion, my heart broke at the sight."A friend?" Crimson asked, not believing what I had just said.As I watched Crimson's tear-filled eyes and listened to the pain in her voice, my heart shattered into a million pieces. I had never wanted to hurt her, and yet here I stood.I looked into Crimson's eyes, "Yes,she is just my Friend." I answered unwaveringly."Okay" Crimson walked towards Tryamo

Tyramon's POVMy heart shattered into a million different pieces at the welcome party when I saw that other woman hug Aethelfrith with so much love, passion, respect and admiration in her eyes for him but those million pieces shattered into billion pieces the moment Aethelfrith introduce me as his friend and not his girlfriend to her.I couldn't understand anything, I held back the tears threatened to fall from my tears filled eyes as Leon walked me to my room as I couldn't bear the pain of seeing the two of them together at the welcome party."Who is she?" I asked Leon, my voice barely audible."Who?" Leon asked pretending not to understand what I was trying to say."The lady who hugged Aethelfrith at the Threshold," I said."She is the would-be-Crown princess Crimson," Leon said, making me speechless for a moment."What do you mean Crown princess? There is already a Crown prince and that is Aethelfrith, there cannot be a crown prince and crown princess expect," I paused when the rea

Crimson's POVI walked into the dinning room wearing jeans and a top, despite having my training. It was something I have never done. I always wore a gown before my training to the dining table, then later changed to trousers after breakfast for my training. As I entered the dining room the palace maids and guards looked up at me, their eyes judging but their mouths dare not make any sounds or utter any word. I took my seat on the dining table awaiting everyone's arrival.Everyone began walking into the dining table one by one. I was smiling seeing everyone walk in but that smile was wiped out from my face when I saw Aethelfrith and that other woman Tryamon walking in giggling at each other like children. I tried my best to keep my anger within myself.Everybody took their position on the dining table, I had purposely left a space for Aethelfrith to sit but he and Tryamon said opposite me."Aethelfrith, are you supposed to sit with your betrothed?" The king asked, looking at Aethelfr

Tyramon's POV"Can you tell me about Crimson?" I asked the maid Rose as we walked towards the library to meet the king."Do you mean to say Crown Princess Crimson?" Rose asked, correcting me in the process."Yes Crown Princess Crimson," I answered, trying to hide my irritation.What would be so bad if I called her Crimson?."It is wrong to call the Crown princess by her name and certain punishments are to be faced," Rose said,as if reading my mind."Okay, so are you going to tell me about her? And yes Zella too?" I said curiously."Crown princess Crimson is the soon-to-be wife and queen to Aethelfrith and of this Realm. Princess or Lady Zella is Aethelfrith's immediate elder sister and Crown Princess Crimson Best friend." Rose answered as if she was trained to say Just that."Is that all?" I asked dryly."Yes my lady, that is all I believe you need to know," Rose said to me, she turned to the guard, "announce the arrival of Lady Tyramon to the king," Rose ordered, and the guards obeye