His hands were holding her tight, almost gripping her arms, and she began to feel the pain.
"Caden, you're hurting me." She whispered as she flinched from the pain she felt.
He didn't listen. He suddenly pulled her closer, slamming his lips into hers. The kiss was forceful and aggressive; it was bitter yet sweet. She was surprised so she struggled.
But instead of letting her go, he wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her closer. She suddenly felt that his kiss had changed. It became gentle. She didn't realize that she voluntarily wrapped her arms around his neck.
She parted her lips when she felt his tongue brushing on her lower lip. He explored the inside of her mouth. She had never kissed someone like that before, so she copied what he was doing, entangling her tongue with his.
Why would her heart couldn't deny him? It's been years since she had heard of him. She should have hated him, but instead, she felt so safe in his arms.
With those thoughts, her tears started falling from her eyes. Caden might have tasted the salty liquid flowing from her cheeks to their lips. He stopped and pulled her slightly away from him.
He sighed. Then gently kissed her on the forehead.
"Alira, I came back for you. I know it's been a long time since we saw each other. But my feelings hadn't changed a bit. I still wanted to marry you. You are the only girl for me." He said in a gentle voice while embracing her tight.
She tilted her head up and stared into his eyes. His expression changed again. She could now see herself in the reflection of his silver eyes.
"Then why didn't you contact me for two years? I waited for you. Every day I would check my email to see any message from you. I felt like you abandoned me. No one was telling me anything either. I was lonely." She cried.
"I'm sorry. Things happened in the palace. Our parents didn't want you to worry about me." He answered.
"Why can't you tell me? I deserve an explanation." She insisted.
He sighed again.
"I will tell you, but not for now. Will you trust me? Please, Alira?" He begged.
Their family was complicated from the beginning. Maybe there was really something that she shouldn't have to know for now. Her parents would not allow Caden to see her if he did something wrong.
"Okay. But you're still not forgiven." She pouted.
"I know. I know. I will do everything so you can forgive me." He answered.
He then pulled her even tighter, and she could hear the sound of his heartbeat. It was loud and fast.
"I missed you so much. God knows how much I wanted to come here to see you." He said in a gentle voice.
"I missed you, too." She answered, hugging him back.
They were in that position when Lucas suddenly barged inside.
"Asshole! I told you not to make her cry!" Lucas yelled while walking towards them.
Caden gave him a wide grin and chuckled. "I missed you too, Lucas. Thank you for always protecting her."
She was confused, turning her head to Caden, then to her brother.
"Are you staying for good?" Lucas asked.
"For now, yes. Until graduation. Then I will have to go back to Flousia and bring my crown princess there." He said while kissing her hand.
She blushed from his sudden gesture.
"Finally, I would be free and can start looking for a girlfriend." Lucas joked.
She still couldn't understand what they were talking about. Lucas patted her head and smiled at her.
"This guy asked me to guard you 24/7 until he come for you. Alira, he didn't abandon you. But there are things that we couldn't tell you before. I was mad earlier because he didn't tell me that he would suddenly transfer into your class. Are you allowed to do that?" Lucas explained.
She was relieved, and her heart felt so happy hearing those words from her brother. She looked at Caden, who was smiling at her.
"It's fine. My parents already allowed me to transfer, and my identity as the hidden crown prince no longer exists. Uncle Kyle had already informed the embassy that I was here. And I think Uncle Percy already made a move as well. The media might be outside of the campus by now." Caden answered.
She was surprised and was staring at Caden, confused even more.
"So, our parents already decided to announce our engagement in public. After twelve years, I could finally say that you are mine." Caden whispered.
She couldn't explain how happy she was. Finally, no one would say that she was making it all up. They are free now. She suddenly jumped into Caden's arms, hugging him again.
Lucas just let them and was smiling while looking at them.
After they talked, they went back to their classroom for the second period. Like Caden said, a lot of people from the media were outside.
Media Tech, the largest media network owned by the Jackson's, released the news on TV and social media that the crown prince of Flousia was indeed Caden Hulls Richards.
They also said on the news that he came back for his long-time girlfriend, the crown princess, Alira Eleanor Smith Wilson.
As they walked in the hallway towards their classroom, the students took photos of them. Caden was holding her hand and didn't let her go. When they came inside the room, their classmates were staring at them.
The professor was shocked by the news, but she smiled when they entered.
"Prince Caden, we weren't informed of your arrival earlier. I apologize for not addressing you properly." She said while bowing to him.
"That's fine, miss. I don't want anyone to call me by my title when I'm here. Treat me like the other students. I'm here to study, and I came here for my fiancé. I'm hoping to enjoy my stay in this class." Caden answered.
She saw the girls were still drooling over him. She sighed. Well, he's a prince. Girls dreamed of having someone like him. But he's her fiance, and no one could take him away from her.