The Knight of Roses [Chaelisa]

Chapter 25

Lisa POV

We've been in the Longford Kingdom for about two weeks now and Chae is still not back. Even her father hasn't returned yet. Which my father said was normal, he said they could last weeks or even months on a single mission.

The war is still not over. My father said this war could also last for a while.

The only good thing that's happening is that the civilians are being brought here safely. About three groups every couple of days. We still have a lot of people in our kingdom waiting for their turn to be rescued.

My family is standing by the gate waiting for another group of civilians. We saw the gate rise and a carriage was pulled in by horses.

Another set of our people was saved.

The people came out of the carriage as usual, but this time two of them are familiar.

Yuh-jung and Jennie

"Excuse me," I said to my parents, then walked straight to Yuh-jung and Jennie.

"Your highness" Yuh-jung said before bowing and Jennie followed.

I gave a forced smile "How are you?" I asked.

Yuh-jung looked down "We're fine your highness, but my library was burnt to the ground. All the wonderful books gone" Yuh-jung said while I saw her eyes water.

I nodded sadly "I'm sorry to hear that. We'll help in rebuilding everything when we get back but I'm glad that both of you are safe" I said sincerely.

Yuh-jung smiled at me but I noticed that Jennie is still looking around.

I looked at her questioningly "Are you looking for someone?" I asked.

She looked at me shyly "Yes your highness. I was hoping to see Chae" she bit her lip nervously.

I looked down and the uneasiness and worry I was feeling came back. I looked at her "She was sent to an emergency mission" I replied.

Her eyes filled with worry "Oh. Is she alright? Do you have any news, your highness?"

I swallowed and shook my head sadly "The only news we have is she was sent with three other knights to fulfill a very important mission. I'm not sure if the people in charge have more news that they're not allowed to share" I informed.

Jennie nodded sadly. "Thank you, your highness" I can see her concern for Chae, and it made me feel a little jealous.

I just nodded "You should settle down and take some rest. We assigned some temporary shelters for all the survivors"

Yuh-jung and Jennie smiled slightly "Thank you, your highness"

I nodded and watched them follow the other group

I sighed. Our kingdom hasn't been to war for years so this is somehow new again. We're just very grateful that The Longford's have been very welcoming.

Prince Jungkook gracefully walked towards me "How are you, my Princess?" He asked.

I cringed inside. I wasn't his princess, but I forced a smile and acted professionally. It's how I was trained. "I'm doing okay Prince Jungkook, thank you" I replied shortly.

He nodded "We're doing everything we can to help" he gave me a charming smile.

"And we are very grateful for everything you've done for us, especially for your hospitality" I replied truthfully.

He smiled proudly "Anything for my future bride"

My heart stopped when I heard that. With everything that happened and still happening, I forgot about my engagement.