Forbidden Love

~chapter 10~

Seraphine's pov
I closed my door behind me and slid down to the ground. I can't believe that just happened. We kissed and if Oliver would have shown up one minute earlier he would've caught us and I don't know what would've happened next.

But that kiss.

I touched my lips gently, smiling at that memory. Her lips were so soft and warm.

I slowly got up, and made my way over to my bed. I didn't feel like changing into my night gown, so I just stripped out of my dress, leaving it on the floor and climbed into bed.

I know this is not very princess like and would be seen as taboo, but the silky material of the covers felt so nice against my skin. Maybe just this once I'll do this. It has been a long night after all.

I cuddled up against my fluffy pillows, and wrapped myself in my covers. In minutes I drifted off into sleep.

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The morning light that made it through my curtains shined onto my face and woke me up. I squinted and groaned at the brightness, covering my face with my bed sheets. It's too early to be getting up.

I barely got any sleep last night. My mind was clouded with thoughts of that magically kiss. The few other thoughts that slipped in during the night was seeing her again after that.

How was I supposed to face her? What if the kiss meant nothing to her? What if she was just messing with my feelings? So many what if's.

A knock at the door pulled me from my thoughts. With a sigh and a lot of will power, I got up from my bed and walked over to my door. "Who is it?"

"It's Oliver."

I grabbed the door handle and opened the door. "Good morning, Oliver. Did you need something?"

His face formed a deep blush and he quickly looked away from me. "Um.. Seraphine?"

"What's wrong? Is there something on my face?" I started wiping my face and looked at my hand each time to see if there was something there.

"No it's not that.. it's just that you um aren't wearing any clothing." He replied, each word getting quieter.

I looked down at my naked body. When being naked finally registered in my mind I slammed the door in Oliver's face. I felt my face heat up from embarrassment at the sound of his laugh. How is he so ok with this?? That pervert..

I quickly went to my wardrobe and pulled out a forest green dress and some undergarments. I quickly pulled those on and brushed my hair. I tied it back making it half up half down.

I looked myself over in the mirror. It's not the best since I rarely ever get myself ready for the day, but it's good enough. I slipped on some heels and went back over to the door.

I cracked it open and peered out of it to see Oliver still standing there. When he noticed me, he smiled. "Are you decent now?"

I opened the door the rest of the way before replying, "Oh hush you, we will never speak of this moment again."

He laughed some more at my comment and offered me his arm. "Shall we?"

I linked my arm with his and he led me down the hallway for a walk. After several minutes of silence I found myself becoming lost in thought.

Oliver is such a great guy, but I still can't see him as anything more than an older brother. I don't even know how he feels about me, so maybe I should ask.

I glanced up at him, and saw he to was in his own little world. We are alone right now.. I guess it's now or never. I took a quick breathe to calm my nerves before breaking the silence, "Oliver?"

"Yes, Seraphine?"

"Do you actually want to marry me? Or is it just your father who wants you to marry me." That came out a little rude.. I hope I didn't upset him.

We stopped walking but his gaze never met mine. When it did, his eyes were void of emotion, and I couldn't tell how he was feeling or what he was thinking.

Every second that we stood there in silence made me more and more nervous. I started fiddling with my dress waiting for his response.

After several moments of more silence he opened his mouth to say something only to be interrupted by a piercing scream. Followed by the scream were several gunshots that rang through the air.

A guard came running around the corner straight towards us. "Your Highness, enemies are attacking the palace. Your father has requested your assistance immediately in his great room and for me to escort Princess Seraphine to a panic room."

"Yes of course Officer Henry. Take good of her, or you will face serious consequences."

With that Oliver took off where the guard came from, and the guard grabbed my wrist and started dragging to who knows where.

After a few minutes of walking we came to a dead end hallway. "Um.. excuse me, sir? This is a dead end, I don't see how this would be a very good panic ro-"

Before I could finish, he pushed in one spot of the wall, and a door was revealed. He quickly opened it and pushed me in there, slamming the door behind me just to leave me in complete darkness.

"So rude.."

I placed my hand on the door and started sliding it across to feel my way through the dark room. I scrunched my face up and the dust building up on my hand. This room must not get used or cleaned a lot.

I felt what I hoped was a light switch after several minutes of feeling around the gross wall. I flipped the switch and looked around the room.

It seemed to have everything I'd need for maybe a week. There was food, water, blankets, pillows, Octavia sleeping on the couch, there was a little room off to the side with a bathroom and- wait Octavia??

My eyes snapped to the sleeping form on the couch. What was Octavia doing in here?

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This is one of my longest chapters!!! I hope you guys liked it I've been stuck on this chapter for the longest.

But what do you think?

Attack on the palace and now Octavia and Seraphine are gonna get some more one on one time.

I wonder what'll happen in that room *wiggles eyebrows*

XOXO
Prodigal Child

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