The Princess of the North

the South. I am restless, swinging my leg awkwardly, a clear sign of my impati

air of blue eyes that enchant those who look at me - at least that's what they say. I got that from my father. He is tall, 1.89 m, and despite his age, he is still stron

and is quite slim. She has an imposing posture, as a

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e prince

nk of this one?"

have to do

as a true princess and heir to the kingdom of the North," she says, coming towards me with

uld want to live with the person before getting mar

rs and forests. It's a land rich in hunting and fishing. Our castle is on a hillside, and I c

with my mother calling me. She sits beside m

ve your freedom, but it's for the good of the kingdom. We need

so, I feel sad about this situation. It would be so good if

g. "I heard he's quite handsome," she

some!

arrange suitors for children when they are still young. Usually, this union happens as soo

this room. It was very spacious, with large windows and golden deco

where we

all right?" my father

just... let's s

e when he hears me. I'm

p," he says with a sideways smile. Dad knew me lik

m with a rai

y, as Mom asked," I say, looking into his eyes. He was about to an

rival of the heir prince of the Sout

pproaches with smooth, unhurried steps, making my curiosity grow even more. As he gets closer, I can see that he

s breathtaking. He has black, straight hair. His face is masculine, with a well-sculpted jaw, dark brown eyes that seem almost black, thin lips with

e great pleasure of receiving you. Your pre

ou, King

en Ismenia," says my father, pointing

ty," says L

Princess Kiara, heir to

nd I give a small bow. When I raise my head, I notice that he's

g journey. My trusted servant will show you to your quart

ick, I appreciate

o follow him. He turns and leaves our presence

dress and return to my secret activities. I get

me. I stop and turn to face her, already

I needed to, Mom. Now

he prince may ask for your presence

ny, and, besides, I bet I wouldn't enjoy their conversation. Isn't that r

to have that conversation soone

be later," I sa

't be late. I want you at the table for di

say, smiling, and head toward my room.

take out the small hidden bag, pick

h a rush, girl?" says the c

r freedom, Na

I head to the stable to get Lightning. He's

e?" I say, stroking Light

I've always been the type of person who likes to be among the crowd. After all, how can I help them if I don't know their reality? The burden of being royalty has a

swapping my slippers for boots, and finally a hood that only leaves my eyes visible. This has been my journey for years, and I never tire of it. I mount Lightning again and ride

fe distance from the training