“But now it’s too late for him. It’s his loss,” said Elijah. “Yes. It’s fair game now,” said Crown Prince Adam. “Ruby, you are indeed a beautiful woman. Sadly, someone didn’t see it before,” said Adian. Eric frowned. “Ruby do tell me if you find any man suitable to your taste, I will send words and arrange the wedding myself,” chuckled Empress Dowager. “Ruby!” shouted Theo. He hugged her and said, “I knew you won!” “Godfather, what are you doing here?” “Finding you a good husband.” “Huh?” “Well now, you will have many suitors coming to ask for your hand in marriage, the palace won’t be at peace for a while.” Ruby laughed. "Oh." Eric couldn't believe that she was accepting his grandfather's ridiculous idea. Hearing his grandfather's words caused him immeasurable pain. He clenched his hands tightly into a fist. He was trying to keep his cold appearance so as not to show his emotions. That night Ruby was finally able to escape the crowds and went back to the Forbidden Mount

Their bodies were intertwined like that for days as if they couldn’t get enough of each other. The only time they took a break was when Ruby cooked them meals or bathroom breaks. After their breaks they went at it again like horny animals during mating season.The next week Crown Prince Luke from the Western Border came to visit.“Hello Emperor,” bowed Crown Prince Luke.“Hello there, Crown Prince Luke,” replied the Emperor.“I heard that you are here for a peace alliance through marriage.""Yes.""Oh. Do tell me, do you have anyone in mind?”Crown Prince Luke thought how direct the Emperor was as he didn’t beat around the bush. He smiled and said, “I am looking for one. I heard that a few days ago you have given the title to a woman whose now, known as the Great Beauty of Southern Border.”“Yes, I did.”“May I asked to see her?”Eric’s hand clenched into a fist. He knew it. He knew that the Crown Prince was looking for Ruby. Ever since Kevin told him about it, he was uneasy. He was h

Eric wanted to hold Ruby and tell her that it was not true. Not all men are like that. He would never do that to her. From when they were young to now, she was always on his mind. She was the only one he ever thought about. No matter how mean or cruel his words was to her, she was all he worried about. Even when he wounded her, he would go and look for her. Making sure she was fine before he left, he would secretly place ointment for her. Only to find that she was thanking someone else for his medicine. It made him upset that she wasn't grateful for his help. How wrong he was to misjudge her back then. When she got whipped by the Wild's clan even though he didn't stop her punishment, he still helped tend her wounds. She passed out and he helped bandage her up. Putting the healing ointment on her back. When she woke up, Eric went to hide in a tree. When Ruby came to, she was talking to someone. Eric felt insulted. How she was making fun of him by showing her gratitude to someone else

Eric and Simon headed towards the top of the jungle. That part of the jungle was so thick and dense that no one would be able to find it if not directed. Just as the man said the pool was indeed hidden in secrecy. The pool definitely looks deeper than it seems and very dark. As the days went on, he started to become restless. The mystical flower was nowhere to be found. The place was so dark and hidden that it didn't seem anything was able to grow. "Prince Eric, can anything really grow here?" "Who knows. The man claim everyone seen it here." "But nothing is happening. Should we continue waiting?" "Yes. Let's wait a few more days." Three days went by and still nothing happened. Feeling like he was wasting his time Eric became impatient. "Are you sure that man wasn't lying?" "I don't know. But if everyone claims to see it, I'm sure they wouldn't make up such stories." "Alright." "How long should we keep waiting? I don't know." "Hey, Prince Eric?" "Yes." "Why are we up i

They didn’t emerge out of the dense jungle for the next several days. For some unknown reason they seem to be in heat. Both of them went on for several days without rest. It was as if they were in their own world and no one else matters they made love to each other like there was no tomorrow. “Ruby, I got some unfinished business to take care of,” said Eric. “You should leave first.”Ruby nodded. “Alright, you take care as well,” replied Ruby.As Ruby walked away from the pool, a flower blazed beautifully in front of her.“The mystical flower,” said Eric. He ran to it.“Don’t touch it,” said Ruby.Eric flinched. “Why?”“Because only female can pluck the mystical flower.”"What?" asked Eric with his eyebrow raised at her."You don't believe me?"“Why is that?” “Because the mystical flower is meant only for a woman’s body, not men. So, only woman can pluck it.""Oh.""If you want it for a man, then that's the wrong flower for you.”“Huh?”“What?”“How do you know that?”“Because I rea