iercing blue eyes, normally bright and commanding, looked sunken and haunted, as if he had not slept in day

mix of trepidation and relief that flashed across his face. Lucy ran toward him, "Lucius

am sorry. "You know how busy the day has been for me because of the horrible introduction party. " You are my true love, so I t

with amusement. "I was almost running ou

od there for a moment, a sense of comfort and fam

ing earrings walked close to Ben, and spoke up almost in a whisper," Enough of this! Are we not here

estingly at the angry young man, and said to him, smirking

raised an eyebrow, clearly taken aback by Prince Lucius's words

because it takes courage to speak one's mind, especially in the presenc

s. " You are a strange prince, I will give you that. But I

d a warm moment of laughter and connection. Prince Lucius wip

ar, leaned against the side of the

worked, so effectively Everyone went to bed early as they were all exha

back to school as soon as the princess left for studies abroad. But even as it seemed that things were not moving in her pla

oured over the pages, taking notes and making comments. Her mind was sharp and focused,

ally wandered to Princess Jovita, who w

d to support Jovita's ambitions, just as she hoped someone would support her own, but th

rboards breaking the silence. Meg's dedication to her studies was unwavering, a

aint noise coming from outside her room. She looked u

is rounds to ensure that everything was secure. Joshua had served

reassured when she saw Joshua on duty, heav

. " Before we discuss further, I want to educate you about my na

n's declaration. " So, let us get this straight," one of the thug

e situation. My name is Ben. When things are normal, I am Luke when it comes to certain occasions, and I am going to occu

tattoos. " Now, tell us what

lean job," he said, with a wicked smile on his handsome face. Take King Richard far away and eliminate him. Name your pri

chard, the king of Aven, Ben thought, nodding satisfactorily

self. But which guards will be vulnerable to bribery or manipulation