Chapter 1
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(Veronica POV)
I took a deep breath as the portal opened in front of us.
It was finally the day Prince Noah return from his 5-year training.
All of the people in Terrain was excited for the return of the prince. The terrain was decorated. Everyone was outside the palace patiently waiting for him to walk out of the portal.
“It's going to be alright” Philip said as he walked to my side.
I smiled at him and took a deep breath.
“Yea it will. I am just nervous to see him again. It’s been 5 years” I said as he huffed a laughed.
“Yea. But it is soon over. No more days where you bit my years off with the I miss him shits” He said as I laughed and playfully smack his hand.
“Just don’t forget you have a friend here” he said grinning and pointing at himself.
“Would never” I said grinning back.
The portal glowed light blue indicating that a person has entered it from the other side.
A girl walked out of the portal first.
Violet.
Her once long hair is short and up to her shoulder. Her green eyes now have a fierce look and she wore a gear up dress fit to be the viceroy of the terrain.
“Baby girl!” Her mother, Heila cried as she hugged her daughter.
“Mom! I missed you! I missed all of you!” Violet exclaimed as she had her little reunion with her parents.
“The prince!” someone from the crowd called as my eyes immediately shifted to the portal.
My breath stopped as a very handsome man walked out of the portal.
His black hair was now grown and in a messy style. His blue eyes are more vibrant and hidden under those long eyelashes. He wore a gear like Violet but he was more of a royal style showing of power and strength.
A shiver made way throughout my body and my heart started to beat hard.
My breath hitched as he gave a toothy smile to his parents.
He quickly walked to them as they hugged and welcomed him back.
His eyes began to roam through the royals present before it landed on me.
He stared at me from top to bottom as if I was some specimen. My body tensed as he continued to look at me for a few seconds.
“Vero” he called as he smiled widely at me.
He walked to me, his eyes never leaving mine.
“I missed you the most” he said before hugging me.
I was shocked for a moment as my body felt like it was on fire. My head felt lightweight and I found it hard to breathe.
“That is enough” Philip suddenly said as he pulled me away from him.
I glared at Philip, confused and shocked by his behavior.
“I am sorry, prince. But she is your subordinate and it is in our rules to not interfere with the prince other than in duty” Philip said as I looked at him shocked.
“What?!” Noah said as he glared at him.
I could see his eyes were filled with anger. His whole body was tensed as he kept glaring at Philip.
What is Philip doing? He always joked and teased me in the name of Noah. He was the most supportive saying Noah and I are meant to be.
“I am sorry your highness but we need to leave” Philip said before dragging me away.
Once we were out of everyone’s sight he let go of my hand as I kicked him in his knees.
“Ow!” he shouted clearly hurt by my high heeled leather boots.
“What are you doing Philip!” I shouted at him angrily.
“Veronica, I am sorry I did that but when he hugged you your powers started to show” he said as my eyes widen.
“What?!” I said as he put his hand under his chin and frowned.
“I don’t know what exactly happened but I saw your mark glow.” He said as my hand went to the birthmark on my back.
It was surely red indicating its activation.
“But that’s not possible. I can suppress it on my own” I said as he nodded.
“I think your body is reacting to him” he said as my eyes widen.
“What are you saying?!” I asked confused and embarrassed at his statement.
“I’m not sure. But you like him right?” he asked as I nodded shyly. “Your heart beats fast, you get nervous, your breath quicken” he said as I kept nodding my face growing redder.
“You’re losing your control when you’re with him?” he said but it was more of a question than a statement.
“What should I do?” I asked worriedly.
“I don’t know. But for now avoid being with him alone. Alone as in without me. Remember what my father told you? Your powers are most likely to trigger when you have overly feelings” he said as I nodded with a sigh.
He might be right. I don’t know why but when I saw him today I couldn’t control my emotion.
Sir Wilfred always warns me to keep my emotion under check as it is the key to losing my control.
“I am sorry this happened. I know how excited you were to finally see him” he said as I smiled and shook my head.
“It's ok. I will see you tomorrow. I need some rest” I said before walking my way home crying not to cry.
(Noah POV)
“Noah, how was your training?” Dad asked while we were sitting and eating dinner.
“It was intense. Kind of hard but I managed” I said as he smiled and nodded.
I ate the chicken as my mind once again wonders off to Veronica.
She has surely changed. Her once short white hair was now long and it was braided to the side. Her pale skin was now slightly tanned but she still had her beautiful freckles.
Her eyes were still the same beautiful yet mysterious gold ones.
Her attire was the most shocking.
She was not wearing her usual cute light color dresses and pom shoes.
She wore a three-fourth black pant followed by a white button-up shirt. It was matched with a high boots and a black big wrist band on both hands.
My mind immediately wanders off to the black hair guy who pulled Veronica away from me.
Anger built me as I stabbed my dinner.
“Noah, are you alright?” Mom asked shocked as I shook my head.
“Nothing!” I said before continuing to eat.
“So mom. How is veronica?” I asked as she smiled at me.
“I was wondering why you didn’t ask” she said as I smiled and scratched the back of my neck.
“She is fine. During your absence she trained hard to become a warrior. She always used to say she wants to make you proud. She worked hard and despite being powerless she excelled in everything and everything” she said as I nodded proudly.
“She is now the crown warrior commander” he said as my eyes widen.
“What?! You mean she is in the elite group?” I asked as they nodded.
Fear starts to build inside me.
An elite group is a group that goes on a dangerous mission. Usually they accompany the King and in this case, the prince on a dangerous mission.
“It's too dangerous for her!” I said as my mother sighed.
“She is more than capable” she said and silence followed as my mind went to the thought of my princess going on countless dangerous missions.
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