Isabella was standing behind the rails in the stable, wearing the clothes Maggie had prepared for her: a white long-sleeved blouse, a pair of black gloves and boots, and a riding cap. Her hair was braided into a ponytail.She was getting impatient."Where is Erik?" she asked Maggie."Last I checked, he was preparing the horses," Maggie replied.Not long after, Erik approached with two horses, one black and the other white.Erik was riding the black horse while holding the reins of the white one.The pure black stallion looked majestic and regal, like the horse of a king. Erik, riding it tall and proud, emitted a kingly aura.Erik stopped just a few meters from her, alighted from the horse, and held both reins while walking slowly towards her."Sorry, my princess, for making you wait," he said with a sweet smile. "Are you ready?"Isabella, still in a daze from watching Erik riding the horse, didn't see when Erik stood in front of her and snapped back to reality."Ah? You... said?" she

Isabella looked at Erik, wondering why he asked her that question.Erik waited patiently for her to answer.“Well, if I am given an opportunity to travel, then I want to see the vast ocean first. I want to see those vast waters that stretch as far as the eyes can see. Then I want to see the valleys and mountains. Then I want to visit the surrounding kingdoms and get to know the people there. Then maybe also see the snowy land of Geneva,” Isabella expressed her wishes happily."Hmm, that’s such a long list," Erik teased her.“That’s not even half of it," Isabella said, smiling. “I also want to meet people from different cultures and learn many…”Isabella was not able to complete her sentence when she felt Erik press his lips on hers. Erik stole a quick kiss from her, making her freeze for a moment."You look so beautiful when you are happy that I couldn’t resist stealing a kiss," Erik flashed her a smile.She blushed, embarrassed…Trying to escape the heated moment, Isabella kicked Blo

In an unknown location, in the middle of the forest that led to the boundary between Wales and Avalon, a lady was seen tied up on a chair. Her face was covered with a sack, and she kept screaming and pleading for mercy.“Who are you people? What are you doing with me? Why am I here? Please let me go,” she sobbed non-stop.“Don’t you remember what you have done? Why are you feigning ignorance? Do you have dementia? A few hours ago, you attempted to kill the third princess of Wales. Can you recall?” the voice of Kyler pierced through the air.The lady shivered after hearing Kyler’s words. “I don’t know what you are talking about,” she denied. “I am innocent.”“Oh really, you think no one saw you?” Kyler said. “Too bad you weren’t so smart. One of the servants saw you run out of the stables suspiciously.”The lady shivered even more. “I-I made an errand to the stables, that’s why I was there. Please let me go,” she cried out.“Aren’t you afraid of what we can do to you? Are you still lyi

It was a cool afternoon. Isabella was done with her studies with Erik when Phillips came to visit."Good afternoon, Princess Isabella," Phillips greeted. "Good afternoon, Sir Erik.""Good afternoon, young Lord Phillips," Erik greeted."How are you doing, Phil?" Isabella asked.“I’ve been quite busy in the last few days, my princess. I am sorry I wasn’t able to visit you when you were sick,” Phillips replied.Isabella looked at him smiling. His eyes were really looking tired and saggy.“Oh, do not worry, I am already better,” she assured him.“That is good to hear,” he said.“But you look tired. Did something happen in the last few days that stressed you out?” Isabella was concerned, as she noticed that Phillips had eye bags under his eyes."Phillips is still a young lord, so taking care of the dukedom is still his father’s responsibility, not his," Isabella thought within her.Phillips sighed. “You remember Charles, right? Charles Danbury.”Isabella nodded. “Isn’t he Camila’s suitor,

When they arrived at the garden in Isabella’s courtyard, she felt a little uncomfortable. After the incident with Charles and Camilla, she had avoided the main garden in the palace in order to reduce her chances of stumbling into the queen or her daughters. The table was located in the small gazebo in the garden. When she was about to enter the gazebo, she tripped and was about to fall when someone caught her by the waist.“Are you alright, Princess?” Erik asked.Isabella nodded sweetly, also amazed at his speed.“Thank you, Erik,” she said. “I just feel a bit clumsy.”“It's okay, Princess. It is my job to protect you,” Erik said.“You have fast reflexes, Sir Erik,” Philips said. “I was about to catch you when you did.”“Thank you, Sir Phillips. I was trained since I was young to be a capable knight,” Erik explained.“That is good to hear. I am happy to know that the princess has a very capable knight by her side,” Philips said.The two men were staring daggers at each other.“The tea