Prince Alexander greeted Lady Maya and Julius in respect. He apologized if he offended them with his earlier behavior.
"My lord, thank you so much for protecting our daughter. If it wasn't for you, it would've been worse." Julius kneeled down to Prince Alexander. Prince Alexander's father helped Julius with many things in the past and he's very grateful.
"Please stand up and talk. It's my responsibility to protect your daughter. She's very important to me." Prince Alexander replied. Anastasia looked at Prince Alexander in awe, he was very handsome and polite.
"Father, mother. May I talk with Prince Alexander for a few minutes? I'll go back with you once I'm finished." Anastasia pleaded her parents and they agreed.
"Don't finish too late." Lady Maya looked at Anastasia and smiled, "Be good to him." Anastasia waved farewell to them.
Prince Alexander looked at Anastasia and took her hand, "I'll bring you to a special place. Hold on tight."
Anastasia felt the cool breeze as they flew into the sky.
"The whole city looks so beautiful. I can view the palace and the towns. This is wonderful." Prince Alexander smiled and replied, "This is not the only place." He flew to the top of the palace balcony and asked Anastasia to see.
"This is one of my favorite places. I can view everything from here." Prince Alexander showed Anastasia the view from above. It was fascinating to see the city this way. Anastasia enjoyed the scenery like it's a once in a lifetime. Prince Alexander went behind her and hugged her from behind.
"I wish we can stay like this forever. Stay like this for awhile, don't move." Anastasia nodded and stayed silent. She felt safe with him even if the whole world falls.
As night falls, Princess Anastasia had to say goodbye to Prince Alexander.
"Thank you, Prince Alexander. Today was indescribable, I enjoyed it very much." She looked at Prince Alexander's gaze and smile. His slender fingers touched one side of her face and chin, he went closer and gave her a kiss that she will never forget.
"My beloved, I don't want to be separated from you, ever again." Princess Anastasia smiled and kissed back.
"We are going to stay together. Why are you talking like this?" Anastasia was confused and she felt something strange will happen. Prince Alexander smile faded away, "Father assigned me to lead the fight in a few days. I don't know when I'll be back." He hugged Anastasia tightly without letting her go. He was afraid he won't be able to protect her anymore.
Princess Anastasia understood but she gave a smile to him, "Prince Alexander, no matter where you are, don't worry about me. I'll live my days to the fullest and let us continue to write messages to each other." Prince Alexander silently nodded and whispered in her ears, "You don't need to call me, Prince anymore." Anastasia was surprised, "Then, what do you want to be called?"
"Your husband." Prince Alexander teased. Anastasia hit him and smiled, "You can't tease me like that. I'm not married yet." Alexander looked into eyes and said, "I am going to be your husband once I come back. Father will agree. After I win the battle, be my wife, Anastasia."
Anastasia nodded in happiness, "I'll wait for your good news." Prince Alexander gave her a gentle kiss on her forehead.
"Let's go back, your mother and father will be worried." He took Anastasia's hand and held her waist as they flew back. Anastasia could see the stars above them twinkling, she enjoyed the scenery one last time before they landed.
"Prince Alexander, I'm very glad to meet you in this lifetime. If I was gone one day, what would you do?" Anastasia knew her life was short and she knew her life could be taken away at any time. Prince Alexander landed on the ground and they faced each other.
"I'll do whatever to find you. If you died, I will kill whoever hurt you. I will remain loyal to you. I promise you, I will not marry any other woman besides you." Prince Alexander gave her a promise kiss. She was happy with the thought and looked at Alexander, "I love you." She whispered and suddenly felt sleepy.
Prince Alexander used his power to let Anastasia sleep. He carried her and tears streamed down his face, "I will never let anyone hurt you."
As morning arrived, Princess Anastasia woke up and noticed she wasn't in her own room. She looked around the room and noticed the armor suit beside her bed. She got out of bed and fell on the ground, her strength was gone. A servant came into the room and immediately helped Princess Anastasia up.
"Your Highness, you're supposed to be in bed. Why were you on the floor?" The servant help the Princess to her bed and gave her medicine to drink.
"Why am I here? Why am I in this room?" Anastasia asked.
"Your Highness, you must be confused. My master, Prince Alexander, brought you here. He told me to give you this medicine. This medicine helps you to recover your strength. Prince Alexander's power can overwhelm one person. He must've used it on you since he doesn't want you to be worried about him." The servant explained it to Anastasia while she drank the medicine.
"Did something happen to him? Can you tell me?" She begged the servant.
The servant was hesitant, "M-My... M-Master..." Princess Anastasia held onto the servant's hand and pleaded her to tell.
"Please tell me. Is he in danger?"
The servant got down on her knees, "Your Highness. What I am going to tell you, please remain calm." Princess Anastasia nodded.
"Master is going to marry to an upper-class lady. I heard her power and fighting skill are top-match for him. His father really liked her. They're going to marry since it's an arrangement." Princess Anastasia didn't know what to say. Was the promise a lie? He wouldn't marry anyone besides her. Why is he suddenly marrying another woman?
The servant bowed and said her farewell, "Please take your medicine. I'll come back and fetch the empty bowl later."
The servant closed the door behind her and saw Prince Cassius, the second son of God of Atlantis. She bowed and said, "Master, I've done what you told me." Prince Cassius rewarded the servant and asked her to leave, "Good job."
Prince Cassius was someone no one can mess with. He is as powerful as Prince Alexander but his power is mostly mind control. He gets what he wants through his power and Princess Anastasia was his prey.
Prince Cassius entered the room and smiled at Princess Anastasia, "You must be thinking how Prince Alexander lied to you. Why he is marrying the lady and never told you? The truth is, he never loved you. He was just playing with you. Who would marry someone with no power?" Prince Cassius enjoyed seeing Anastasia's pained face.
"Also this is not his room, this is my room. I brought you here. You must be thinking why would he do that? Prince Alexander never allows anyone near his room. I took you out of your own room for your sake. I can't lie to you any longer. He is not protecting you at all. Only I can protect you. Good job, keep on looking at me like that. You will no longer be able to resist me. Call me, Master."
"M-Master... Master..."
"Good job, my little lamb. From now on, you are mine."