The Princess' Choice

Proposal and promises

Berke

This song was a fast and silly one, perfect for my plan. He Prince wanted leave me alone but I dragged him with me.

- What was your Highness talking about with the young Princess? - I asked and he grinned.

- Do we know each other? - he asked and I smiled sweetly.

- Not yet, but nothing stops us from getting to know each other a lot better. The night is young. - he looked at my body from head to toe and suddenly I felt a cold chill on my back, but not because of Damien.

- I like feisty women who are not afraid of taking the initiative. - he said and I laughed.

- In this case. - I took the lead and turned him around. He looked at me with anger and frustration.

- Who are you? - he asked and tried to get further from me, but, and I admit this sadly, I was stronger than him, which also surprised this egoistic i***t. I did my research on every young lord who was invited, so I can keep and eye on them, and Prince Damien was a sly, disgusting snake.

- I'm a nobody, your Highness, but let me ask a question.

- Go ahead.

- Why are you hitting on a twelve years old girl? Why not choosing someone around your age and in your league? - I saw his eyes filling with anger. He pulled me closer and squeezed my hand so he can hurt me before he whispered.

- Someone like you perhaps? - I pulled away and laughed at him.

- Oh, please! I'm way out of your league as well!

- You said you are a nobody. So maybe, if I pay you well, you can feel like somebody for a night. - I stepped on his foot and he whimpered in pain. He released me and I left him alone. I faked a few tears so other ladies gathered around me and asked.

- What happened? - one of them even gave me a tissue. I looked at Prince Damien and pointed at him.

- His Highness technically gave me an offer to sell my body for a night. To make me feel I was somebody! - the ladies who were flattered by his power and look before, now looked at Damien with disgust and they tried to cheer me up.

- I need some time alone. - I said and left the ballroom. I walked out to a remote balcony where Annalise waited for me already. She clapped and I bowed dramatically.

- Even fake tears... I'm impressed Berke!

-You know already that I'm multi-talented. - I leaned against the white marble railing and took the black wig off.

- I'm maybe waisting my talent as a mere maid. I just had a one time offer from his Highness! - Annalise laughed and her laughter made me smile. She had a few rough years due to the war and her increasing nightmares.

- Aren't you curious what he wanted from me? - she asked and I shrugged.

- Let me guess, your hand.

- Exactly! He is as old as Emmett! Is this man real? - when we were alone, Annalise decided to drop the formalities and we talked like friends. This only made my loyalty and respect towards her stronger.

- He is in love with himself. I told him you are out of his league and asked what was his issue for hitting on a little girl. After that he made me the offer to sleep with him.

- How did you get away?

- I told him I'm way out of his league as well. - Annalise laughed again and when she stopped we watched the starry night in silence. She hugged me and said.

- Thank you for being here for me.

- I'll be here always, don't worry. - Annalise sighed and changed the topic.

- Why did you attack Emmett this morning? - I blushed.

- Honestly? I have no idea... I felt that, that was what I had to do. He acted so out of character. This wasn't the Prince who left four years ago. I don't exactly know what happened with him, but this wasn't his first war. It bothered me.

- I know how you feel. Berke, could you please do me another favor tonight?

- Anything.

Few hours later

Emmett

After getting undressed and took a quick bath, I climbed into my bed. Today was exhausting and I couldn't wait to rest a little, although I knew that I won't be able to sleep soundly. These four years on the battlefield made me a lot more careful and nightmares haunted me in every minute when I could sleep. Those people I've killed, the houses we made equal with the ground and families we destroyed. I hoped it will be over in a year or two... Didn't expect this. Just when I was about to fall asleep, I heard a really silent movement in my room. It came from the direction of the windows. Even in my own home, they try to kill me... I thought and got ready to get rid of the intruder. I grabbed the hand that touched my shoulder and pinned my attacker under me pulling the knife I had under my pillow to its throat.