Chapter twelve

Hazel's pov;

As I was seating, looking at my reflection on the mirror, Lucian suddenly bugged in. He looked confused, stressful and angry.

I stood from my seat and walked to him.

He kept passing back and forth, but when I stood in front of him. He stopped and looked at me.

"Lucian, what is it? Is something wrong? " I asked looking at him Worriedly.

Instead of answering he moved close to me, our eyes locked, man! His eyes are so attractive.

"Um... Everything is alright, there is nothing to worry about, " He said as he calmed down.

I then raised my hand and traced my fingers on his cheek, then to his chin. "I'm worried about you, " I said still looking at him.

"I got everything under control, it was just a stupid prank," He said. Lucian then took my hand and kissed my white knuckle. Suddenly I blushed when he smiled at me. I slowly pulled my hand back, then walked back to the mirror and stood in front of it.

"Would like to go for a walk? " He asked.

I quickly turn to look at him smiling so wide.

"Yes, I would really like it, " I replied happily. I couldn't resist a walk. We then headed out of our chambers. He took me to the stable where the Royal horses were kept.

"I want you to meet someone, " He said then took me to a wooden door. He opened it and got inside. I also followed him, it was so dark that I kept tripping on bundles of hay.

Then something smooth and cold passed over my stilletos. I froze, I didn't even wanted to imagine what it was.

I just closed my eyes. "Lucian, something cold passed over my stilletos, " I said my voice trembling.

I then heard his footsteps, coming back to me. "It's just a rat, " He said.

I almost screamed. He then held my hand. "Don't be afraid, I'm with you, " He told me.

I couldn't see his face, but I felt his tenderness spreading all over his face.

I held on tight and walked with him. I just wondered how can he see through this darkness. (𝗟𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻, 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝗳 𝗵𝗲'𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁, 𝘀𝗼 𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻'𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗵𝗶𝗺 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀).

We then stopped, he didn't let go of me, he opened another, door I guess it was the backdoor, finally light penetrated inside. He then pulled a horse outside.

"Meet my friend, " He introduced.

"A horse, it's so pretty, " I commented.

"It's name is Bulka, he's the only one who understands me, we go to wars together, and only i can ride him , " He said patting it's mane.

"Can touch him, " I asked.

"Sure,"

"Bukla, be nice, alright, " He told the horse.

I reached out my hand to it. I was surprised it didn't reject me. I slowly Pat.

Bukla was snow White horse. It's eyes we're grey in color and it was so tall and it's body looked strong, it probably weighed so much pounds.

"He likes you, " Lucian said smiling.

"Do you know how to ride a horse? " Lucian asked as he led it toward the castle gate.

"Um... No, I don't, " I answered feeling embarrassed. Of all the princesses, I know, are very skilled in riding horses, fighting, while I one the hand knew nothing.

"I will ride then, " He said climbing on Bukla and stretched his hand out for me. I took his hand, say behind him and we drove off.

Since I wasn't used to riding horses, I started feeling scared. I quickly grabbed Lucian's so tight that I thought he wasn't breathing well.

"Am I riding too fast? " He asked.

I just placedmy head on his back and closed my eyes.

"No, " I lied.

"But your touch is sayin something else, " He said still speeding.

It seems like he enjoyed the way I held him.

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Lucian's pov;

We finally reached at the place I was taking Hazel. This was my favorite place whenever I felt sad or needed time off from the castle I would come here even when I was a boy. It was just a special place for me to be alon5 but today I will share it with her.

It was a place with a river flowing slowly, and some trees around and beautiful green grass that looked like carpet. I got off Bukla, then helped Hazel to get down. She let go of my hand and ran to the river. She removed her stilletos and got her feet inside. She really didn't mind the coldness and she relaxed there listening to the crickets chatter.

Night had already fallen and the sky had stars twinkling all over and the moon was shining brightly, I could see it's reflection on the water.

I just heard Hazel giggling happily as she played with the water. I just smiled to myself and was glad she loved the place just as I do.

I then picked the leather bag I had so that I could feed Bukla his favorite snacks... Apples and carrots.

I then thought to myself, why do I have her, I have never had someone to call mine, but here I am owning Hazel the only princess of Gatrish kingdom. I promise I will guard her with my life.

As she was stl washing her feet, her curved figure appeared beautifully as she sat in the green grass, her long brown hair fell to her lower back. Hazel is such a beauty.

As I turned to Pat Bukla. "Ah!! " Hazel screamed.