Quietly, Anthanasia took a cup of hot tea to relieve her stress. But it didn't seem to have helped in the slightest.
Her mind wasn't settled and she felt very nervous.
The past Emperor Anastacius had miraculously come to life. And he had appeared during the meeting.
He had stated that he had no intention to take the throne. But how could she foolishly believe that!
Anthanasia called a meeting with the 'team'.
The team was made up of Felix, Lily, Jennette, Ijekiel and Lucas.
"Princess what will you do?" Ijekiel asked with concern. "Was that actually the past Emperor Anastacius?"
Anthanasia was shocked but was sure of it. "Yes it was. He even has jeweled blue eyes"
"Maybe the eyes could be fake. Maybe he used magic to make the jeweled blue eyes" Jennette suggested.
"No. His jeweled blue eyes are authentic. No magic was used" Lucas said coming out of his deep thoughts.
"Are you sure?" Ijekiel asked.
"Do I look unsure, white pup?" Lucas quickly replied to him.
Tension suddenly appeared in the air between Ijekiel and Lucas.
Anthanasia immediately interrupted them.
"Now is not the time" Anthanasia looked from Lucas to Ijekiel making the warning clear.
They both put their silent battle on hold.
"Felix, Emperor Claude did kill Anastacius right?" Anthanasia asked.
"I saw the dead body myself that day" Felix said.
Then Felix suddenly said something that was surprising. "He was killed that day. His body was there. However when Emperor Claude wanted to burn the bodies... Anastacius' wasn't found"
Anthanasia nodded. "I'm sure Emperor Claude had killed Anastacius. Lucas, do you know why Anastacius suddenly came back to life?"
"I'm not sure" Lucas said.
After that, everyone remained silent.
Nobody could figure out the answer so Anthanasia let it rest... for now.
"Let's focus on the coronation first. I think we should hasten it up"
"My lady, a coronation will need lots of documentation, the approval and prayer of the priests, the decoration of the palace, the organization of servants and much more" Lily said.
Anthanasia took a deep breath in then released a heavy sigh.
She understood it very well. If she were to become Empress Anastacius could do nothing about it but she still had the power of a princess which could not control Anastacius.
Time wasn't on their side.
"Instead of legal ways why don't we try something a little not so legal?"
As Anthanasia said this, everyone turned to look at her.
"Not so legal?" Ijekiel asked.
"I didn't want to go so low but I guess I have no other choice.
The opposing faction would just love to use Anastacius for a rebellion. But we shouldn't give them the chance"
Anthanasia was determined. "What if Anastacius were to go missing until the coronation?"
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The Alpheus mansion was unusually quiet. Though the place was always quiet ever since Jennette went to the palace, it was even more silent than usual.
The servants all had a strange look on their faces when they welcomed Ijekiel back.
"Young Lord, something happened today" The butler said immediately Ijekiel got into the mansion.
"What happened?"
"The Duke... Well today the Duke had a visitor. He took the visitor up into his room. After the visitor left he's been...
"He's been what?"
"Well...
Seeing that the butler didn't want to say what had happened, Ijekiel quickly went upstairs towards his father's room.
Unlike usual were Roger's room would be locked, it was slightly open and the place reaked of the smell of Alcohol.
Ijekiel slowly pushed the door open.
The Duke's room was in a mess.
Glass bottles were broken around everywhere.
And the Duke was on the ground laying without a shirt, his hair ruffled.
"Father?"
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It was night time and Anthanasia was about to retire to bed.
She had thought of numerous ways to execute her plan of kidnapping Anastacius. But none of them seemed to work.
She laid down on the bed trying her best to sleep when she heard her window slowly opening.
She raised her head up and saw the curtains ruffling.
She thought it was Lucas until a figure appeared in her sight.
The man slowly tiptoed into her room thinking she was asleep.
His blonde hair and jeweled blue eyes were highlighted by the moonlight.
It was Anastacius.
Anthanasia immediately jumped up and became alert. Lucas had thought her how to use magic so she wasn't afraid.
"Princess Anthanasia" Anastacius stared straight at her with his fists clenched.
'How was he able to make it past all the guards and even Lucas' magic barrier? '
YOU ARE READING
The Princess With a Future Set in Stone
Fanfiction"You will be killed at the hands of your father. You will never have the family you desire. Your future has been set in stone" After Anthanasia's hears these words, she comes to face reality. She could never have the happy family she always wished...
