His Queen From Two Worlds

CHAPTER 2: CONSEQUENCES

Checking himself for one last time in the mirror, he decided to go out, and he also needed to look for his stubborn fiancé. She didn't even come to their room and, for all he knew, she could be sleeping on the couch.

'Well, I'll just simply carry her '

With that thought in his mind, the Crown Prince stepped out of the room dressed in a solid black button-up shirt and a pair of black pants. As soon as he stepped out of the door, a hand dragged him to the corner of the floor.

Electric blue met the emerald gaze. It was at times like these that he felt like he should not let his guard down, even around her. But he could never do that because only when he was away from everyone and alone could he be in peace. Moreover, he felt it was rather fun to be cornered against a wall by someone who could barely reach his neck and had to stretch her head up. Not to mention it was also adorable.

" Don't you think that the positions should be reversed?" In a flash, he grabbed her waist and switched their positions, a loose smirk hanging on his lips" Like this?”

He tightened his grip on her waist, his leg stepping a bit towards her, leaving no space between them. He looked down at her outfit when he felt her silky-smooth legs. She wore a black frill-layered dress ending a bit above her knees and paired it up with ankle-length black boots. Her crimson hair was tied into a pony, her layered bangs were styled to perfection. He just wanted to spend the rest of the day with her. Too bad she had a show to perform and he had a man to kill.

Zelda looked straight into those electric blue eyes and felt the air changing around them. More like the air turning intensified. She just wanted to tease him but forgot that she had just crossed all the lines when teasing him.

" Getting bolder, aren't we? " he said in a low throaty voice that sent shivers down her spine. She knew what she did at the breakfast table. Despite being close since childhood and engaged for years, they never crossed the final line of physical intimacy. He promised he would make her his completely when they exchange rings as the world watches.

Oops!!! She teased him a bit too much.

" I...I... Just wanted to play ar- "

Her sentence was abruptly cut off by a pair of lips leaning on her lips roughly. The naughty pair of hands on her waist squeezed her. She let out a moan, giving the crown Prince a chance to fully kiss her. He pulled her even closer as she let her hands go around his neck.

They both sided in the kiss, tilting their heads. Although the kiss happened suddenly, she wasn't surprised, she was just lost in the kiss.

Her sighs were driving him crazy. Touching her after a week with her teases on top, he couldn't stop himself anymore. One hand was still on her waist, the other hand on her nape, pulling her even closer if it was possible.

The kiss took a rough turn as he passionately started sucking and kissing her lips, turning her lips the shade of her hair color. He especially liked that every time her lips turned into her hair color instead of artificial lipstick.

Dominating her mouth, tasting every part of it was something he could never get enough of.

The kiss continued. The future king didn't stop. The future Queen didn’t want to stop him.

He started prepping kisses all over her face, slowly going downwards, towards her neck and shoulders. Since it was a simple dress and she didn’t put on her jacket yet, he continued his feathery kisses on neck and chest. Just when things looked like they were about to go out of control, they heard a familiar voice.

" Your Highness, any more delay and you will be half an hour late. "

Zelda, who was lost in pleasure, opened her emerald green eyes wide, not in shock or surprise, but in embarrassment.

" R-R-Ray— "

The interruption didn't seem to have any effect on the crown prince, who continued his job. Zelda tried to push him away, her hands on his chest. Sensing the powerful heartbeats of her fiancée.

" Your–" but the prince cut him off before he could complete his sentence.

" I know, Ralph. Give us five minutes. "

Taking in the scent of his beloved, he finally let her go. Ray turned to see his security head s***h the personal assistant standing near the stairs with a deadpan expression on his face as if the scene he saw did not affect him.

Meanwhile, the naughty and teasing Zelda was still feeling the embarrassment of getting caught. She was confident and always showed her affection in public and even teased him many times, but, at times when someone caught them being intimate, she could never handle embarrassment like that.

Ralph understood and turned around. After working for the crown prince, he understood one thing. Stay somewhere near the crown Prince if he was with Lady Barclay when something was scheduled or planned because they might start another make-out session and can’t keep their hands to themselves.

Ray didn't mind his personal security head. He straightened the redhead lady who was leaning on the wall. He helped her to stand straight. Zelda managed to compose herself properly. She started running her fingers in his hair, helping the crown Prince to fix his hair.

" Seriously, are you sure that he is not asexual? " Zelda asked the crown Prince, combing his hair with her fingers.

Ray amusedly raised his eyebrows when hearing the question. How many times has she asked this question?

" You know he had a fiancé before" he replied.

" How come he always has that Stoic expression even when he sees us making out? I mean no embarrassment at all? " Zelda pouted, retracing her hand back when she felt his hair was perfect.

Ray smiled at her. Taking her hand in his, he started walking towards the stairs.

" Let's go, Ralph "

Ralph made way for them. Ralph Hales had been trained to be the perfect assistant to the future heir of the kingdom since he was a child. For generations, the Hales family had been producing the perfect assistants and guards for the royal family.

Ralph has always been this way. Stern and indifferent and too responsible. In the tragic plane accident that took King Bruce and Queen Eliza’s lives, young Ralph also lost his elder brother who was also his father figure. The Queen Dowager Lilian had to take the throne to stabilize the chaotic nobles and government because the royals still holds half of the power. Later, he was summoned by the Queen to give him the option to follow his own dreams. But his own dream was to follow his elder brother’s steps.

He officially started working for the crown prince when the prince turned fifteen.

Ralph had gone through so many difficulties in his career and personal life to reach where he was. His family was proud of him when he became the crown prince's assistant.

When Ray and Zelda reached the parking lot, the crown prince's security team along with her security team were already waiting for them.

Some of her bodyguards were showing traces of smiles while a few looked simply annoyed. She happily waved at them. The annoying ones felt the hand wave sassy rather than happy because she escaped from them again.

Only they know how their chief gave them a lecture.

The smiling ones were the guards who made the bet that his highness wouldn't get angry at Lady Barclay.

Ralph opens the Rolls-Royce door open for them. Ray helped her to enter. The security head looked at the teams to enter their respective cars. They hurriedly went into their cars. Ralph entered the co-pilot seat and pressed the partition button. Like that, six expensive cars left for the royal palace.

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They reached the palace. Throughout many years, the royal palace has gone through many renovations, but it never lost its splendor. The beauty, the pride of royalty and the essence of rich culture and history still stay intact.

They enter into the palace grounds through the main gate, which is the northern gate. The northern gate was only used when someone officially announced their entry into the palace. After driving for another half an hour, they finally reached the palace.

The security team rushed out when the vehicles halted. Ralph went out and opened the car door before observing the servants who came out to welcome the prince along with the head butler and Madam Hales who is his elder sister-in-law.

Ray came out putting on his aviator sunglasses, the autumn sunshine enhancing his aura. He turned to the side, stretching out his hand.

A smooth slim hand took his hand and out came the most beautiful woman in his world. His fiancée.

“Welcome back, Your highness! Welcome back, Your ladyship!”

Zelda gave a grateful smile at him. Ray smiled as well, holding her hand. Before they could enter the palace, they heard girlish squeals. The couple turned towards the group of tourists who had come to visit the palace. Some young ladies were squealing at the sight of Prince Charming helping his princess get out of the car. They felt like they were watching a modern royal romance drama given how handsome and beautiful they both looked.

Zelda giggled at the squealing tourists. Seeing how happy his woman looked, the crown prince's icy cold aura melted a little. The guide who was appointed by the royal family bowed in respect. Zelda nodded at the woman in her thirties with a smile.

" Kyaaaaa~~~ the prince looks so warm!!!! "

" OH MY GOD!!! IT'S ZELDA!!!! "

" ZELDA!!! "

Zelda waved at them, but unfortunately, she couldn't interact with them because of the meeting planned. The people also controlled themselves from running towards the singer to take pictures and autographs.

Zelda, a long time ago, announced that she couldn't attend to her fans if they ever met her in the palace. Even if they could, the guards in the palace were so scary that they wouldn't go anywhere near the people in the palace.

" Let's go," Ray said.

Ray and Zelda finally entered the palace.

Every four days a week, the western wing of the palace was open for tourists. As one of the biggest royal palaces in the world, many people around the world loves to visit the royal palace. The royal family appointed many guides for the tourists to not only exhibit the palace but also to explain the history, culture, relations, and everything about their country. Throughout the many renovations in the palace, at some point, lifts were constructed in the palace.

The huge royal palace was maintained by hundreds of servants under one of the queen's assistant, Madam Hales.

Except for the immediate royal family and people permitted by the palace head, others aren’t allowed to stay in the palace. The queen and the crown prince are the heads of the palace. Some of the most trusted servants were given rooms in the western wing, which is far away from the other wings. The Northern wing is for the king and queen. North-Eastern part is currently used by Ray and the southern wing is for the immediate family members.

The whole palace was adorned with the royal colors, which are red and dark navy blue with the royal emblem here and there. The emblem had a golden and navy-colored shield with a warrior angel in white and gold holding a sword, wings expanded to protect it. A ruby was encrusted in the sword.

They finally reached the heavily guarded queen’s study. After knocking on the door, Madam Hales stepped back and bowed her head, waiting for the door to be opened by the maids.

Four pairs of eyes looked at them in anticipation while a certain pair of old but wise eyes were observing them.

The room looked warm and comfy with everything in vintage. The walls were painted in beige color with a huge chandler hanging on the roof. The room looked very spacious, but it didn't look like a queen's study, but more like a receiving room. Well, not everyone can enter the queen’s study room.

There were five people in the room, excluding two maids and an old butler in their royal servant’s uniform with the royal emblem on their chests.

Queen Lillian sat on the single seat having a cup of tea. Though she aged with time, her aura showed an unquestionable dominance and elegance. Wrinkles appeared on her once smooth skin. Her dark brown hair had turned gray. Facing the situations that fate threw at her, and handling the problems, her gray eyes held a sharp look even when she was relaxing.

On the right side of the queen's view sat a middle-aged couple on the large sofa along with another beautiful young lady who seemed around the same age as Zelda but slightly younger than her.

Finally, on a single-seater couch, a smaller one compared to the queen's, sat another man who looked older than the couple. The young lady bore a strong resemblance to the man.

The old butler closed the door after Ray entered.

" Good morning, Your Majesty" both Ray and Zelda said in sync, while he bowed, and she gave a curtsy holding the side of the dress. They both straightened up after the greeting.

Queen Lillian gave a hearty smile, standing up. Her every action held bone depth elegance. All of them stood up.

" Come here, sweethearts. "

Ray and Zelda smiled in return, walking towards the queen.

As soon as Zelda reached her, the queen hugged her, ignoring her grandson who was ready to receive the hug. Zelda grinned, wrapping her arms around the female ruler.

" Oh! "I'm so glad that you are safe, my dear" the queen said, her voice old but powerful, which she tried to tone down to sound soft. She leaned back and took in Zelda’s appearance with a smile. “You look like you lost some weight, lass. Are you eating well? I know your show today is important, but you should take care of your health.”

" Sorry for making you worried, Grandma," Zelda said. “Regardless of his absence, Ray made sure I was having my meals”

The couple, along with the man and the young lady, looked puzzled when they heard the exchange between the queen and the future queen. Why was the queen worried? Zelda seems to be all fine!

Lillian released Zelda, looking at her grandson. He stepped towards her, wrapping his arms around her.

" Welcome back, Raymond ", The queen patted her grandson's back just like how she did when he used to act fussy in his childhood.

" Hm, I'm back, Grandmother" Ray said, stepping back, and giving her a meaningful smile.

Queen Lillian laughed again when she saw that her grandson understood her actions.

The talk they were going to have, was going to be the night's incident. With her actions, the queen already showed whom she was going to support. On the other hand, this was how she received the couple every time they visit her together.