The Princess of the North

Prince

ncess Kiara. She was so different from anyone I had ever m

to mention that the other suitors were a disaster. One even tried to sneak

get up and get dressed; I needed to talk to my general and

to disturb the others. I head towards the wing where my genera

ays, surprised. "Wh

I say seriously. "D

ss," he says, and I mot

leave the castle and walk towards the garden. "I

n resolved, Prince?"

I say, explaining. "He wants to se

utiful young woman, but I know t

g. "But I have the feeling he got it right this time. She captivates me and, at

s at me,

oping feelings for t

a bit longer, to spend more time with her. Only th

m at your service

acing a hand on his shoulder. "It

s be here, Yo

rious. Rolf wasn't an old man; he was almost in his thirties,

but I'm always busy and traveling. When I marry, I want it to be with someone special, and for m

knows, maybe your lady is in

but I'm here to wor

me; nothing is stopping you

, but I'm in no rush. Everything

beauty wasn't all there was to her; I know she's

king requests your presence. He's wai

follow the messenger to the castle.

e, King Elrick?"

down," he says, p

ss on the cheek. Then she notices my presence. "Am

oth of you," says the king with a smile. Kiara

ere, so I'm going to delegate some duties to y

uld that be?

and check it out. It could be someone acting wrongly, but it could also be someone in need. Either wa

ll do my best," Kia

nd accompanying her. I'd be conce

ajesty. It would be an

t least two soldiers with you. Many people cross the

't worry, I will protect the princess. You have my w

; you'll reach the first inn by nightfa

st nods and leaves to pack her things. I leave and go speak with my

g on a trip. You're coming with us as well. Pack what's

nce," he says, bo

items and go downstairs, heading to the stables. When I arrive, Rolf is already waiting for me with Mario, the soldier he chose. The horses were already saddled; we were just waiting for Kiara.

ed a bag with food for the trip," she s

the bag from her hands and hand it to Mario. It was good t

hoped that my relationship with Kiara would evolve. She captivates me in an unforgettable way, in the small detai

, because I'm goin