" but that doesn't make any sense as she's human," Samuel said thoughtfully, knowing very well that only the pure-blooded with hierarchy could obtain the power of pneuma.
Alphonso hissed " it could be possible that her parents are pure-blooded or..."
" Aeh makes sense," Samuel said while he nodded his head in approval not allowing Alphonso to complete his sentence.
" Am afraid that's not the case " Garrett said leaving both Alfonso and Samuel wondering what he had in mind, as he had that mischievous smile plastered on his face, right after he finished his sentence. Samuel furrowed his brows.
"Zed I want the reports on the princess's backgrounds by tomorrow mid-day "
" Yes, sire " Zed bowed and immediately teleported away.
But for now, I want you two to keep a close eye on her " he paused as if sensing something " be careful, I feel his presence, he has arrived already and is somewhere around, we wouldn't want him ruining the plan " the dark mist that surrounded him thickened and engulfed him until he vanished.
" Dramatic entrance and same with departure " Samuel sighed and shook his head.
Alphonso and Samuel both understanding what Garrett meant with his warnings also teleported outside the banquet, and removed the barrier they formed earlier.
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"I see that the crown prince has an interest in my daughter," the king said as he approached us from behind, we both turned our back to face him, and there by his right-hand side stood the Queen of vanov, Queen Esther Alistair, and my beloved mother who smiled upon seeing me.
I curtsied while I held up my skirt and expected the prince to show his respects to the king and Queen,
But he stood proudly grinning and looking at the king expectingly as if he wanted the king to pay his respects instead.
" Good evening crown prince Fabian, it's a great honor to witness your presence here at this grand ceremony of ours, " the king said with a visibly forced smile.
"The pleasure is all mine " he nodded his head approvingly, and also accepting the king's greetings, and then glanced back at me with a heart-warming smile, I didn't even notice the stares that we gained at that moment
My heart melted into jelly and sent butterflies doing crazy stunts in my tummy.
" The rumors are just as they say, but I at least expected a little respect from the crown prince " the king groaned with irritation playing a huge role in his tone
" Aeh I see it's not only respect you lack you arrogant bast*rd " he mumbled again under his breath.
" Am sorry I didn't get that" prince Fabian tilted his head to one side whilst tapping his left ear with raised brows and a mocking smirk.
I just stood there and watched the king as he bubbled with rage while he bit his lower lip and balled his fists hard like he wanted to pick up a fight right then and there, ' oh he should know better than getting on the bad side of the crown prince, am quite sure that wouldn't end well ' I kept all that in thoughts while II stared at the drama unfolding right in front of me.
" Very well then I shall take my leave," he said as he took my palm and placed a soft kiss on my Knuckles
The gesture made me blush again, my cheeks flushed bright red and I quickly placed both my palms on my cheeks " urm..uh. I wish you safe travels your highness " I waved and curtsied...
" I shall see to courting my princess very soon " he emphasized on the world 'very soon' and winked at me before turning his back against me and walking away while his assistant trailed behind him, I hadn't even noticed him all along
" Preposterous! "The king yelled " what an arrogant spoilt brat " the king added once the prince was out of sight.
" Calm down my king, we wouldn't want to create a scene here now would we ?, And I don't think getting on the crown Prince's bad side would do us any good," the queen said in a whisper and held his balled fists which had now softened.
" I know, and it just pisses me off that the bastard gets to do whatever he wants just because of his status in power, he just hurt my pride and walked away As if it was nothing.!!.."