The Devil (Married To The Devil's Son)

choose whom to marry because I am a woman and a princess. I don't have the right to choose. Hell, I

create an alliance with the Kingdom of Decresh – a very po

gdom comes first," Father said. "Yo

Usually, most of them had several wives and mistresses, but for a princess the story was different. There's nothing she can do. She just had to

was combed back beautifully with golden hairpins in the shapes of flowers and leaves. The makeup was perfect, the only problem was the jewelry. They were beautiful but heavy, now that I was wearing a lot of

you like the dre

little girl. They were the only ones I could talk to. I would miss them

see the fear

rumors, they are nothing but just that. Maybe your husband is a nice ma

devil's son, they couldn't be speaking literally. They were probably referring to his personality, that he m

ted my thoughts, and shortly

t's time."

elry. I was relieved when there were only a few steps left, but just then I stepped on my dress and stumbled

t was. Who had dared to touch a princess like

! Not golden, they had the color of flames or the lava

y?" Asked the man in fr

er seen him before. He was tall, broad-shouldered and his thick raven black hair fell over his shoulders down to his wai

... I am fine My

legantly before turni

" Ylva pointed as I stared at

king but I was getting married and didn

occupied to hear what I said. They kept followin

r face to wake them up. "Yes, yes My

bride and the groom and their families. I gave the guard a n

smile before I left them behind to w

I walked with my head high but kept my gaze low, only looking at the floor until I reached the thron

a prince rumored to be the devil's son.Ignoring my father I smiled at my mother then went to my seat. I could feel everyone's eyes on me, some stared at me w

The room went quiet as the guests waited for the groom to enter. I, on the other hand, looked down quickly and r

d he have red eyes and long nails, and maybe even black horns on his

heart hammered inside my chest and

a

with the golden eyes. He cou

cally into each other's ears. They must have been expecting someone wit

r stares he walked gracefully toward my

," he said bo

got a bad feeling about him. Not because I thought my father deserved any kind of respect but because he was so daring with his actions already.He mus

ard the clicking sound of his footsteps as he neared b

ver told me his name but I don't think I gave him the chance either. I had fought and cried the day father

of the Decresh," Father began to speak once everyone was seated. He ra

eemed to be enjoying themselves. I, of course, couldn't see since I was supposed to ke

ard silence. I peeked through my long lashes, but once I gazed

Highness,

e in store for t

he bride has to show one of her talents to entertain the guests and impress the gro

Highness," I said, sen

ntion directed at me. It was time for the tea ceremony. The guests

loved playing the flute, loved the sound of it. Closing my eyes, I let the sound take me far away, to a peaceful

ectly at me. He wasn't applauding but t

nd then it was time for me to go to my new home. The knot in my

word sounded strange in my head. She took my hands in hers. "Everyth

d daughter talk. To be a good wife, to liste

ht hug. I wasn't supposed to, but right now I

husband led the way. I looked behind me one last time and found Ly

was waiting once we arrived. The wedding consummation. I had never even touched a man before, father made sure of that, and now I w

High

es

her wife, Your Hi

to be careful not to ask a prince such questions, but I didn't ca

me and narrowed his

t." He answ

't have. This would only mean that I would have to

ny mistresses.

? He was an attractive man and a prince. I

m to like that

t I couldn't sa

e or dislike, Your High

say anythi

his name would b

me Lucian when

e name in my head. I

ed us that we had arrived. Lucian stepped out of the carriag

. The castle was made of ivory walls and several tall, square towers. The towers were connected

s and bushed in all kinds of shapes. Different range of flowers were sy

alled and I turned

robes approached u

and your bride," One of

so?" Luci

hers after all!" The ot

the

?" He suggested. "We would like take a closer lo

It looked like he was trying to intimidate himwhich clearly worked becaus

ir weapons as well and there w

hought they were brothe

" Lucian said in a polite tone, that di

y hand, gripping it hard he dragged me thr

ur parents, Your H

id his voice void of any emotion, "and the King, do not worry about him, he does n

th Lucian still holding my hand t

w. "With your permission, we would like

paring is what I have be

but when the maids gave him a pleading lo

edding dress and slip into a beautiful white nightgown with its matching robe, both made of silk. They took

this?"

help you relax and decrea

ut then realized what

they pity me? Was he going to be rough with me? Well, he didn't seem like the gentle t

and stood up straight. "Ju

ate chamber where they sat me down on the bed. Adjusting my hair

ness that you are ready,

that it was getting difficult to breathe. My hands started to sweat and my head

ide. Closing the door behind him he just stood there for a while, s

" he asked standin

hness.""Lucian,

peated, in bar

said and lay down on the bed next

r if she was scared because she had heard the rumors about him. Either way, he didn't blame her. Most people feared him, even

d even scared himself when he was a little

fire. Everyone rushing to help him get out of the flaming clothes. That day he had been terrified. Running to his room he had cried in a corner, wishing he coul

he was faster, stronger and a better fighter. He was also a very skilled swordsman; his teachers always praised him

but the older maids would warn them. Be careful,' they would say, tempting people and making them sin is what he does.' Some would listen some wouldn't.The only people who didn't fear

o far out on the edge he was afraid she would fall from the bed. She didn't even move, she was so st

the look on her face when he told her that he had mistresses. She was probably the jealous type. I guess I lik

id as a rabbit. Th

ething with intent to kill. I couldn't see it but I could feel its presence. It wanted me. It was hungry and angry and it wouldn

the devils. It stretched its hands toward me. I could see its nails that looked more like claws. Th

urged. I shot my eyes open with a g

shing something away from my

was scared and confused. Lucian pulled me to his

whispered softly.

my heartbeat returned to a steady

get prepared. I was surprised at the fact that I was still untouched. He hadn't even tried. He must have been tired from the long jou

nd the maids helped me

breakfast, My Lady," One of the maids

he way,

room. There Lucian was standing with his back

High

and why my heart skipped a beat. "My La

robably didn't, but it felt courteous to as

having breakfast with me?" I d

to," I answere

e of the knots in my stomach that still refused to go away, I couldn't eat much. Instead, I would glance at the garden now and then. It w

back home too, but it wa

seat and walked over to me, hold

but how could I not. Back home I rarely went outside because of my fathers' stri

" he asked, with a

her would n

e always be

as my sh

anytime. It's our personal garde

colored with excitement

nce, I decided now was the best t

High

es

down quickly, afraid to meet his gaze. My heart pounded in my ears

d gently. I looked up in surpr

of my mistresses to sati

angry? He could go wherever he wanted and fool around with whoever he

to go, then tell me."

t you to go"

st, I put a hand over my

g. "Hazel," he said stepping c

ew my

more informed about their

you well." He then took my hand in his and kissed my knuckles, his

go, make yourself at home."

d their own household staff, including servants, cooks, and guards. I had already looked around our personal ga

hall led to the kitchen, the pantry, and the storeroom. Another hall led to the guest room and the dining room, and another one led t

other rooms. The maid opened one of them and I we

personal room when you want to b

r at the other end of the room. I decided to take a look once

ped into my leg and fell backward. He stood up q

blonde hair and his big brown eyes s

help but smile at his cuteness. "I am looking for uncle Lucian."

th a gentle smile. "Do you want to le

re?" He asked with a h

ed him to the garden. "I am having l

d us lunch – including baked potatoe

been here, My Lady." He pleaded. "

" I asked

le Lucian is

s brother say somethi

ur father? Why don't you stay aw

ian. He is nice to me even though he

y n

I shouldn't be here, he tells

f your uncles? Why don

ike uncle

r a woman barged in. The maids behind he

eat, and the woman l

i said stiffl

d on his shoulder. "I told you not to come here," She scolded hi

own Prince's first wife," She said straightening her sho

s Hazel," I replied courteously, trying my best to

, with finality. "Feel free to visit if you

hen she turned around elegant

d me. Why would Lucian's brother say something like that about him? Yesterday, they looked as though they were willing to attack each other. I reme

e so?" A familiar vo

. I moved over to create a space for him on the seat. He

as you

hness...I mean Lucian

st sm

ew was her

eply was a