Prince Cassius always felt competitive with his older brother, Prince Alexander. Whatever Cassius want, he must get it. It's the same with Princess Anastasia. Cassius wanted Anastasia not only for pleasure but to have total control over her. His power is mind control which is the second strongest besides Prince Alexander's physical power.
As a young boy, he always felt his father's treatment towards him was different of how he treated Alexander. He was jealous that Alexander got all of the attention. He wanted Alexander's supernatural power which increases his physical power but also increased his speed. His power was limited when he was younger but when he was older, he was able to control all of the people he needed for his own gains. He preyed on the innocent and young women. There are two people whom he failed to control, his father and his older brother, Alexander.
(The night before)
Prince Alexander took Princess Anastasia to her bed and laid her down gently. He kissed her forehead before he left the room.
"Sleep well, my beloved. Forgive me." He was worried that Anastasia's health will decline after hearing his bad news. Prince Alexander gave his necklace to her which can help him to locate her whenever he's not by her side. He looked at her one final time before leaving the room.
Prince Cassius' servant spied on them and immediately told Prince Cassius.
"Master, Prince Alexander has left the room." The servant bowed and Cassius nodded.
"You need to do something for me. Make her swallow this pill." Prince Cassius gave the pill to the servant but the servant hesitated a bit.
"M-Master, this pill will be dangerous for the Princess' health. The pill will cause her to have complications because she doesn't have power. Even if someone with power swallows this pill, it can also weaken them physically for days." The servant looked nervously on the ground and Prince Cassius grabbed her hand and said, "Who told you to order me around? Remember, I have your family members." The servant nervously nodded and bowed, "Yes, Master. Your wish is my command."
The servant went to Princess Anastasia's room and made the pill into powder form.
"Forgive me, Princess."
After she fed her, she bowed to Prince Cassius and left the room in a hurry.
Prince Cassius looked at Anastasia and smiled, "Finally, you're mine. You can only listen to my voice now." He carried Anastasia and took her into his room.
(Next day)
Princess Anastasia's went blank as she looked into Prince Cassius' eyes. She wanted to fight but she was unable to, she felt too weak to even move an arm.
"You're feeling weak, aren't you? You want to fight me but you can't. Listen to me, only I can protect you. Prince Alexander is a liar. He will never protect you. From now on, I'll be your only Master." Prince Cassius lifted her chin and got close to her. His fingers touched her face and neck. He didn't allow her to resist.
"Good girl, I'm your Master." Prince Cassius continues to touch Anastasia and smelled her neck.
"From now on, call me, Master." Prince Cassius chanted the phrase while he kept touching Anastasia.
"Master... Master..." Anastasia didn't resist since she was fully controlled by Prince Cassius. Princess Anastasia dropped a tear on the bedsheet and thought, "S-S-Save me, P-Prince Alexander."
Prince Cassius looked at her expression in confusion, "Were you crying just now? It's no use, he won't come and save you. He is gone already." He took her hand and kissed it, "You're mine now."
Few seconds passed and then the door flew opened. Prince Alexander was in anger, his azure eyes destroyed almost everything in the room.
"Who told you she was yours? Stop your power before I kill you." Alexander's deep voice shook the room. Prince Cassius laughed, "Do you think you can stop me with that power of yours?" Cassius looked at Anastasia and went to her, "My little lamb, do you know who came? It's your so-called, Prince Alexander. Do you want to stay with me or him?"
"Master." Anastasia's eyes were blank and emotionless.
Prince Cassius let out a loud laugh and looked at Alexander with a pity smile, "Looks like she wants too stay with me."
"Shut your mouth!" Alexander's power started to come out again and Cassius took Anastasia as a shield, "If you use that, she dies." Alexander stopped his power and spoke out, "I know you're still there, My beloved. Come back to me. I kept my promise, I didn't marry anyone. That girl I was suppose to marry is now gone. Please come back. My beloved, do you remember the promise we made? I promised you so I'll do it. I will protect you with my life. Please come back, I believe in you." Prince Cassius laughed, "Do you think she will listen to you? She is mine already. Right, my little lamb?"
"Yes, Master." Prince Cassius looked at Alexander and smiled, "She probably doesn't remember who you are. It's useless." He took Anastasia's hand and held it tightly. He whispered to her, "My little lamb, who do you love?"
Anastasia went silent and clutched her fist. Her mind wouldn't allow her to say what she wanted and her tears streamed down her face. She was still controlled by Cassius but a voice in her mind tells her to resist.
"M-M-M..... "
"Ma.... Mas..."
"A...A... A.."
More tears streamed down her face and she struggled to answer the question.
"A...A..LEX... SA...SAVE... ME..."
"ALEX...."
Prince Cassius went mad and attacked Alexander but his attack backfired. Cassius went flying across the room. Prince Alexander safely brought Anastasia back to his side and protected her.
"I'm sorry, My beloved. I shouldn't have left you alone. I'm here now, it's okay." Prince Alexander's tears streamed down as well and dropped onto Anastasia's face. Her eyes became normal again and saw Alexander crying.
"Prince Alexander... Don't cry. I'm alright." Her slender fingers touched Alexander's face and wiped away his tears.
"You're...You're back?" Prince Alexander's face brightened up and held onto her hand.
Anastasia nodded, "Your voice woke me up."
Prince Alexander hugged Anastasia for a long time.
"I'll never leave you alone from now on. We'll stay together." Prince Alexander carried Anastasia as she fell asleep in his arms.
When they went back to her room, Prince Alexander stayed with Anastasia like he promised. He won't allow anyone to enter her room without his permission. He looked Anastasia's sleeping face and he felt relieved she was back. He will hold her hand until she wakes up. He was afraid to lose her.
Princess Anastasia slept soundly. In her dreams, Prince Alexander held her tightly in the flower field, it was very peaceful and beautiful. She's not afraid of death. She smiled while dreaming and Prince Alexander looked at her peacefully and kissed her forehead, "Don't be scared. I'm here."