The Elysian Prince Series: Neo Of The Battlefield

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Margaret's POV

Amara is here and I'm scared. I'm afraid that she's here to take me away. If she wanted to, no one can stop her. I'm afraid of what she can do. I know she only wanted to protect me. She is doing this not only for me but for everyone else. She has a duty to fulfill so as I. Yet, I am ashamed to admit that I have succumb to my weaknesses.

I wanted to be with Craig. I choose to be with Craig. That's the worst of the choices. It may feel right but given the circumstances, it is not the best choice. In fact, it shouldn't be in the list if choices at all.

I am only waiting for the tragedy to strike me down. Am I so selfish that I'd rather choose death than to fulfill my duties as well?

My thoughts are in shambles. I am torn between my heart's desire and my duty to the throne. I am clenching my fist unconsciously when I felt warm set of hands caressing it. I lifted my eyes and look into Craig's face watching me.

He smiled at me.
Amazingly, that smile filled my heart with so much warmth. His smile made me believe that somehow everything is going to be alright.

I turn to look at Amara once again.
"Let me talk to her, please." I silently asked Craig.

Craig turn to look at Amara as well. He sighed in defeat.
"I'll be right outside."
He kisses my forehead before leaving the room and closing the door to give the two of us the privacy we needed.

A long silence passed. Neither of us wanted to speak first. Afraid that it may lead to more misunderstandings and disappointment.

I gather my courage and spoke first.
"I'm sorry."

"Maggie.."

"No, let me finish first, please."

I smiled when she remain silent. 

"I know it is unreasonable. I don't even have the right to ask for yours's and everyone else's forgiveness. Still, I am asking. I cannot fulfill my duties to the throne. I have failed Her Majesty, the princess. I broke the law. I fell in love with the human and I stand by my decision to stay by his side no matter what happens. Even if it ends tragically for both of us, I want to treasure every second of our time together. I will still abide my duties to the princess. I will be her aide in this war against the Shadows. But please, don't ask for more. I cannot fulfill the will of the Gods to bring fruit of the next heir. I am asking you to understand as a friend, Amara. "

"I'm sorry..."

Amara remained silent for a while. I cannot even look at her in the eye. 

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Amara's POV

I watched every emotions that plays across Margaret's face. I wanted to get mad. I really do. I feel a little bit betrayed by her words. I felt abandoned. But at the same time, I feel happy. Margaret fell in love. 

I shouldn't feel this way. I am Her Majesty's protector, together with Margaret and the others. With Margaret refusing to fulfill her duties to secure the line a throne, I feel cheated. 

We took an oath from the very beginning. It is in our blood, engraved in our mind, but Margaret let it go just like that; for a human named Craig Lance Scott. 

Maybe a part of me is feeling envious. She had found the person she could love for all eternity. And I also felt pain. For she will forever be alone to endure this pain and suffering when the time comes for the human to fade. She's an immortal who have fallen for a human. 

This is a curse. 

Immortals fell in love only once. 

But then, that man... is he really a human?