een year

the last time he breathed clear air. He was admiring the beautiful gardens that were being tended to by the gardener. T

highness?" Lucas asked with o

scaped his lips. "When you are through tendi

ent back to tending the flowers while

erms, Lucas made a vow that he was going to serve the kingdom. Priest Louis had tried so many times t

et out to meet the prince in the palace. The king wasn't in support of a mere commoner coming

ised to find everyone there. He bowed his head and greeted his majesty and her majesty. Disgust and ange

dward, he could see that the prince was sad at his answer. The queen understood why he declined so she did the only thing she could think of.

contained inside as he hugged

ou, your

e to Prince Edward's room. She turned to face the king and she could still find t

who appreciates friendsh

. I am not going to race my son in that manner. He is going to

g the fact that he is also

ou truly considered him a son then y

you think mak

fe of simplicity and eq

er. Very soon, he is going to become a king, where

each of their conversations. Lucas turned to look at the Prince and

to make an amazing prince,"

ward asked, focusing his attention on

ds at his back as he walked majestically. "You have the voice," he mimicked the prince's deep but soft

you have to be dramatic all the time?" he

only way I can get y

me smile

ord with you." King Ghardiel told his son who was looking at his friend that was shivering in fear. He knew Lucas was scared of his father but then, he pref

rs, father."

n his face before returning the stare at his son.

tell what was going on bowed his head and said, "I will take my leave now, your maje

gone, here is what I would

in objection and said, "Lucas is not a low-life. The fact he

s he?" the

ed why he was given such a heartless king as

and for once in his life, Prince Edward was scared. "I

d go further. "For twenty-three years of my life father, I've n

t accep

fat

ry commoner. It won't be a surprise

the

e I see him with you, I will make his life a living hell." Bef

into his bed with