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Temari and the Crown Prince

*art in cover not mine. no copyright infringement intended* Once when she was young, Temari sneaked out to fulfill her dream to see the world outside the walls of the orphanage where she grew up. It was the night when King Maximus died. In that expedition she met a boy a few years older than her. They were young but their connection was strong. Before they part ways they promised to see each other again. They never did. Ten years later, Temari is now an infamous thief, known for fulfilling the requests of rich clientele. This time a mysterious client came to her. She was tasked to steal her greatest bounty to date: a royal family heirloom. Getting caught means automatic death. Just in time for her new adventure, the Kingdom of Mowsland opened the castle doors for women of marriageable age. It is time for the crown prince to choose his future wife. Temari took this opportunity to infiltrate the castle and steal the royal heirloom. Pretending to be one of the women vying to become a princess, she met Rhys Mospick, the crown prince of Mowsland – and the boy she once met when she was young. Stuck in the drama of the competition to become the next queen and confused because of her heated encounters with the crown prince, Temari realized that this mission is more dangerous than she thought. Danger is in every corner of the castle hallways and a shadow has been lurking in the dark, watching her every move. When Temari learned that her mission is actually not just a simple act of theft, that she was just a pawn in a more complicated scheme … it was too late. note: this is a royal romance story with fantasy and adventure. But I would like to inform the readers that this is going to be romance focused. THERE WILL BE CHEMISTRY AND TENSION AND SEXY TIMES ALONG THE WAY *********** ~EXCERPT~ “YOU ENTERED THE WRONG ROOM, MY LADY." Temari felt like a bucket of ice was thrown at her. She froze and her stomach clenched painfully when she heard that voice. She looked at the direction where it came from but it was too dark for her to see anything. “W-where are you?” “Where are you, not who are you, huh. Either you recognize my voice or you know whose room you entered without permission,” he commented. Temari gasped at the implication of his words. “I didn’t enter this room thinking that you will be here! I just…” “Got lost again?” Before she could think of a good excuse, she already saw a shadow move from the darkness. She stopped breathing when she finally saw the Crown Prince walking like a panther toward her, quiet but predatory. Temari’s eyes widened when the light of the lone candle in the corner of the room finally illuminated him. Rhys got rid of his extravagant prince outfit from the royal ball. His shoulder-length blond hair is wet, most of the strands were sticking to the sides of his face and neck. He looked like he just finished his bath. Not only because of his wet hair but because he was only wearing a long white robe, silk pants and nothing else. He was also barefoot. The robe was loosely tied on his waist so his whole muscled chest and abs were exposed. The pants were too thin and hanging low on his hips. Every time he takes a step forward, the material of his pants hugs his thick thighs and – “Loving what you see?” the Crown Prince asked mockingly. Temari quickly lifted her gaze to his face. “Not at all, Your Highness.” Rhys smirked but his forest green eyes remained cold and cruel. “Lying doesn’t suit a well-bred aristocrat’s daughter, my lady.” That was the problem, isn’t it? Temari is not a well-bred lady. She is an orphan and an infamous thief.

Foxy_Fairy · Fantasy

Not enough ratings

37 Chs

#ADVENTURE

#ROMANCE

#MAGIC

#MYSTERY

#ROYALFAMILY

#FIRSTLOVE

The Crown Prince in Public

LUNCH was something Temari didn't expect. She thought the crown prince and Princess Miya will have a private lunch somewhere, just the two of them to get to know each other. Instead, Temari and the rest of the guests were escorted into one of the many dining halls in the castle.

They were greeted by a long table. Temari thought even one hundred people can sit there. At the center of the table sat the crown prince. He was too far from where she and the other ladies were asked to sit. Yet, she could feel the immense power and authority emanating from him. All eyes were automatically drawn to him. He was just sitting there, not looking at anyone in particular, but he seemed too big and intimidating.

On his right side sat Lennox Holland. Princess Miya was on his left. There were five empty chairs on each side before the seats of the other women in attendance. It gave the three enough privacy and exclusivity.

Temari realized that the organizer of this event probably did this intentionally. They are giving the other guests a glimpse of what it looks like to be close to the crown prince. Probably so everyone will work hard for the coming activities. Temari could already feel the envy and determination of the women around her.

Meanwhile, she was staring at the crown prince because she remembered that he didn't finish telling her about the gifts Queen Selena left behind. He was just at the part about the gifts being five items when Lennox disturbed their conversation in that hidden room of the library.

Wasn't that unfair? She told him a secret (thought it was half lies) but he didn't even finish telling her about the royal secret he promised. Temari gave the crown prince an annoyed look. She was brave enough to do it since she was sitting at the farthest seat from him. Besides, almost everyone was looking at him too so she was not doing something out of the ordinary.

She was still giving Rhys dagger looks when his gaze went to their direction. Temari tensed because she thought their eyes met. She wasn't able to confirm it since it was just for a split second before his gaze landed to Princess Miya and stayed there.

[Probably just my imagination. There is no way he can see me this far from his seat. Besides, I bet he will pretend he doesn't know me when there are other people around. Still, this doesn't change the fact that he didn't fulfill his end of our trade earlier.]

Temari glanced at the far end of the table again and saw that Rhys is already talking to Princess Miya. Annoyance twisted in her gut. She didn't even know why.

Fortunately, the food began to arrive. Temari got distracted by the delicious scent of their lunch. One of the few things she liked about being inside the castle for her mission is the food. They always serve meals she has never tasted before and will probably not taste again after she gets out of the castle.

Temari put Rhys at the back of her mind and began to eat. She tried to act like a lady with good breeding by eating as slowly as possible and without a sound just like the other women around her. But she could not resist the satisfied moan from escaping her lips every time she puts food inside her mouth.

The ladies near her looked at her disapprovingly. She didn't care. Unlike them, Temari doesn't eat good and expensive food all the time. She can only indulge in a sumptuous meal a few times a year so she will make the most of her stay in the castle.

In record's time, Temari finished the food in her plate. She was tempted to ask for more but she resisted. Instead, she put the spoon inside her mouth and sucked the remaining taste of the meat left in it.

That was when Temari felt like someone was staring at her. With the spoon still inside her mouth, she turned her face toward the end of the long table. Her spine straightened when she saw that the crown prince was intensely staring at her. This time, she was sure it was not just a pigment of her imagination. He wasn't even trying to hide it. He didn't flinch even when her eyes met his.

Why was he staring at her? What is that darkness she could see in his forest green eyes? She frowned and slowly pulled the spoon out of her mouth. The crown prince's gaze lowered and she realized he was staring at her lips. She couldn't understand why that realization made her pulse beat faster. She licked her lips and swallowed.

Rhys's eyes narrowed before he lifted his gaze again to her eyes. Temari frowned at him. She wanted to know why he was staring at her but she knew there is no way they can actually make a conversation. Not here.

[But where and when?]

Temari ignored the voice inside her head. She just stared at Rhys. He was the one who broke their eye contact, mainly because Lennox said something. She let out a breath that she didn't realize she was holding. She put down her spoon on the plate while still looking at the crown prince. He was talking to Lennox now as if he just didn't stare at her intensely few seconds ago.

[I don't get him.]

Temari was about to look away when her gaze shifted to Rhys's left. Her hands went cold when she saw that Princess Miya was looking at her. Her face looked serene but her eyes were burning with hatred. When she realized that Temari was looking at her, the princess blinked and the hatred was gone. She even smiled politely before turning her attention to the crown prince.

Has she been watching her all along? Did she saw the crown prince looking at her too? Will she tell Lennox Holland about it? Temari groaned silently. She knew she was in trouble.

[This is the crown prince's fault! Why was he staring at me anyway?!]

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