She looked out of the window. There was no moon or stars, clouds were scattered like the cotton floating in the air. The night was chilly and cold. The only light in her room was illuminated from the torches and candles in the corners. something about the night didn't feel right.
she couldn't sleep. her gut was twisting and turning in a weird way signaling that something was wrong but she is unable to decipher what was wrong. the princess tossed around her bed staring at her golden ceiling.
what's happening?
she woke up and walked out of her room. the guard outside who was guarding her room was dozing off of tiredness. she placed her soft hand on his shoulder.
he was startled and his defensive side came out but when he saw the princess standing in front of him, he bowed down.
"I'm sorry princess, I was dozing off. I apologize." he pleaded while naaila smiled at him.
"don't worry, get some rest. I will be fine. i'm going to the king's room anyway," she said in a calm tone and hastened her steps towards the king's room.
She walked inside without knocking assuming that he would be asleep but she saw him standing at his balcony gazing at the sky. Maybe her instincts were right. Hoseok must have answers to her questions.
"Brother," she whispered loud enough for him to hear. He turned back with a surprised expression on his face.
"Naaila?" he questioned and stretched his arms out for her. She hugged him laying her head on his broad chest. He kissed her hair affectionately and patted her loose hair.
"Why aren't you sleeping yet?" he cooed into her ear as she giggled at his words.
She sighed as her embrace on his body became tighter. hoseok frowned at her actions but he continued to comfort her. He placed his large hands on her face, cupping it as he looked into her eyes with worry.
"What's bothering you?" He looks at her face for answers.
"I dont know brother, something doesn't feel right, I have a strong feeling that things are not going well. I'm not sure what it is about but I do know something is wrong. Do you have any clue about what's happening?" she asked, worry racing in her black orbs.
Hoseok nods at her words, a frown still resting on his face.
" I feel the same naaila, but I don't know what's happening too. This is the reason I'm unable to fall asleep," he says as he moves his hands from her face to her locks again, caressing them.
Naaila hums in agreement and looks down at the floor.
Hoseok places a soft kiss on her forehead and hugs her again.
" don't worry, things will be back to normal very soon." her mind keeps going back and forth but she manages to stay calm despite the war going on in the back of her head.
"Go to bed. I will ask some maids to get you some herb tea. it will ease your mind. Hm?" he ruffled her hair.
"Inform me if you find out some--" her words were interrupted by a loud knock on the king's door.
They jerk their heads in the direction of the door. A guard with a scroll in his hand panting heavily stands at the door with terror in his eyes.
"What's wrong?" hoseok moves towards the guard.
" Your majesty, buranda is in danger, prince jeon has sent this letter to you." he handed the scroll to hoseok. Nabila's eyes widened when she heard the name Buranda. Hoseok grabs the scroll and pens it sloppily. Naaila scoots beside him, to get a clear view. It was jungkook's handwriting.
His majesty,
The king of Erewhon,
I apologize for the inconvenience caused by us at this hour of your peaceful night. Dwade and his men secretly attacked my kingdom and set the villages on fire. Their men are huge in number and many of our soldiers are captured by them. Women and children are kept safe inside the castle for now but we don't know how long we can keep them safe. I sincerely request your help at this time of crisis and disaster. It is going to be a great favor and act of kindness if you lend a hand to our kingdom and people.
Jeon Jungkook,
Prince Of Buranda.
"Jungkook" naaila whispered as she reached the end of the letter. Hoseok looked at her in confusion as she used the first name of the prince.
" I mean p-prince jeon jungkook" She corrected herself. Tears stung her eyes threatening to fall but she was at her best at controlling her emotions.
It has just been a few hours since they bid goodbyes to each other. And now, he is helplessly writing letters to his neighbor for help. Her instincts were right.
sorry, I was late.. to makeup, I posted another chapter after this...
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