Chapter 22

Prince Lucien's pov

They both disengaged from the hug.

"How did you know my identity?" I asked my mom.

"C'mon! I knew that. Before you were born, a man told prophesied that I'd give birth to the first male Gem. I couldn't believe but when I started seeing you with strange powers Similar to the female Gem, I knew it was true."

"And you had to keep it from me?"

"Yeah, I was waiting for the right time." My mom answered, holding an apologetic look on her face but I drew her closer and hugged her.

"Don't worry about that. Thanks for letting me know now."

**

Hours later, we left the palace to one of the expensive restaurant and took our orders. Mom and dad had accepted Christa. I could see her smiling all along till we got here.

I just have a surprise for her. Right now.

I dropped my fork and faced her.

"Christabel, will you marry me?" I blurted.

She choked on her food and drank water immediately.

"What? That's so fast! Our relationship isn't even a week......"