The Princess of the North

Prince

flutter in my stomach. I must have been crazy. The general quickly told me he

eached the final one, I knew he wouldn't win. The soldier he was about to fight was h

e other with just one blow, a bit below the neck. His rival collapsed to the ground, unconscious. I could see the look of pride on the general's face from afar. I turned my attention back to the s

n't leave the little soldier on the field. It

s library, which, by the

ng Elrick," I

n, prince," he says,

for you?" I ask

t a father's conversat

you can ask

princess, Prince Lien?" he

o have this conversation, it was better to drop the formalities. He just

has a strong personality and is very determined. She is my treasure, my most

ation, and I don't complain. If I had s

d out of respect for him, I decided to come and meet the princess to see if we had any conn

married either, but this old father worries about her future. I don't want her to be left helpless if I pass away. I know she is strong and wise, but

g father, one who cherishes his family and wants to care for

has enchanted me," I say, standing up. "I would like, at this

. I believe he thought I would give

someone who loves her for who she truly is," he says, finally, staring at me. "I don't know you, young man, but your father is a dear friend, and I have piles of letters in this library

nt, but the magnetism I felt a

for a while and court the princess. If you observe us and decide this is not what you want, I will leave, and

ion that he liked the idea. So, he

s long as you feel neces

. I let my thoughts wander to those beautiful blue eyes. The princess was undoubtedly the most beautiful creature I had ever seen. I got out of the bath, dressed, and went downstairs, but at

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let her go, and she went up the stairs, leaving only the emptiness in my arms. I went down and found the king in the sitting room. I sat down, and we waited for dinner to be served. After a while, we stood up and sat at the table, waiting for

ch she reluctantly accepted. Arm in ar

ight," she said, lo

oking at her. I saw her blush

h the garden and sat on a s

ien, who are you?" she

ara," I said, looking at her. "But

the way her lips drew me in. I didn't

blue eyes. "I'm just someone who values her freedom, likes making f

tirred new feelings in me, feelin

that's not h

me?" she said playfully. I smile

on't need all this formalit

en how do you

ame was so sensual. This s

I can see in your eyes, you have your secrets well-guarded." At that moment,

secrets do you hide?" she whispered in my ear. I felt a shiver on my skin from the sound of her voice. Her perfume was i

esence, Princess. Could it be that your highness is a sorceress who plays with human

ith your heart," she said, standing up. "But

and left me alone

I was