The definition of a Princess

7

You arrived back to the castle and went straight to your room. You hopped in the shower and let out a big sigh as the hot steam filled the bathroom.
You didn't know what to think.

How were you of all people going to find the traitor within the walls?
A servant could be the traitor as far as you knew!

You rinsed the soap off your body.
You exited the shower as you wrapped the towel around your waist. You walked into your room and your dinner was set on your bed. You picked up the silver platter and set it to the side as you dried your hair.
You finally got dressed and put on a pair of shorts with a silk tank top.

Maybe I should call Yumin..

You ate your food quickly and decided to go to Glamelias room.
You opened your door and Kane was blocking the way.

"Hey move!" you ordered and he refused, "I'm just going to Glamelias room!"
"Glamelia is under supervision and the King is not allowing you to see her"
You rolled your eyes, "Well then I'm going somewhere else"

You tried to walk pass him and he grabbed your wrist. He obviously hadn't learned his lesson last time because you swiftly slapped him across the face.
Kane let you go and continued to look at the ground shocked. You almost apologized until he looked at you with anger.
You backed away and quickly scurried down the hall to Glamelias room. You went to knock on her door but to your surprise, it was already open.

"Melia?" You asked to no reply as you stepped in the dark room.

Books were scattered everywhere and it looked like someone had been looking for something. You went to her desk and papers were flung everywhere.
One page in particular stood out to you and you picked it up.

The killers picture was printed on the paper.

You flipped it around and saw the name "Lenon".

Lenon huh? What a strange name..

"Why's there a file of him in the castle?" you muttered to yourself as you folded it up and stuffed it down your top.

"PRINCESS?! What did you do to my room?!"

You turned frightened as Glamelia came bursting through the door with anger.
"I didn't do this!" You vouched but Glamelia was furious.
"Get out"
"Bu-
"GET OUT!!" she yelled and you gulped.

You walked passed her and there was a gold breeze.
She was your best friend.. a mother figure yet she's treating you so harshly.
You wish she would just talk to you..

You walked back to your room and to your surprise, Kane wasn't there anymore.

I don't know whether that's concerning or not.

You shut your room door and sat on your bed. You uncrumbled the paper and started to read the details.

First name: Lenon Last name: Sorme

"Lenon Sorme? I kind of like it.. although it sounds foreign" you admitted as you kept reading.

High class young Male who was discarded from the Exile regiment for scaring the other Guards..

The things he said made them, and I quote, "Question who they were protecting". This created a small defiance within the regiments which was the main reason he was discarded.

The other Guards also mentioned he made them uncomfortable. The things he would say when faced with a beautiful woman were "abnormal".

His whereabouts now are unknown.

"I wonder what he said.." you mumbled.

You looked at the killers picture again. He was younger.. maybe late teens which was impressive in the Exile regiment.
His hair was shorter but he wasn't smiling in the photo. His eyes looked up mischievous at the camera with his hands in his bag.

You didn't want to compliment him.
He was a killer but.. he could have been so attractive if he wasn't off the rails.

*TAP TAP*

Sudden tapping made you look up. The room was pitch back aside from the lamp you had beside your bed.
You crawled under your covers as the tapping continued. It filled the room.

Just more tapping.
Over and over.
You heard your door creak open and you looked up to nothing.

Kane wasn't outside your door to protect you.

You felt like a child but the whole night you slept beneath your sheets, fearing for what's yet to come.

...

You woke up late the next morning since the servants were all being questioned.
When you got up, there was slober on your face.

You stretched with a smile after having no nightmares but immediately it faded once you saw who was in the corner of the room.
Kanes arms were crossed as he leaned against the wall.

He was wearing commoner clothing which was unusual. He had on brown joggers with a tan shirt which had brown strings at the V line. His brown hair hung low with no extra preparation done to it.
You just looked at each other as you waited for him to say something.

"How long have you been watching me sleep?" you spoke first and he ignored you.
"I came to tell you we have will be having a ball tonight. The high class of the kingdom are all invited.. and you're expected to be there" he told you coldly.
"Why are you dressed like that? Are you going out?" you asked and he laughed.
"Stay out my business Princess. What I do is no matter to you.. I'll be back in time for the ball.." he spat handing you your breakfast.

You rolled your eyes and he left the room.

...

For the rest of the day, you spent your time looking for the perfect dress when you know you should've been trying to find out information.

"Where's my silver bracelet?" you asked yourself and remembered you left it in Yumin's room. You scurried to the other side of the castle and searched his unlocked quarters.
"Man.. I could've swore.." you mumbled before glancing at the palace phone.

Yumin did say to call if I needed anything..
I don't know his number though.. maybe he'll be at the ball?

"Princess!"

You were startled by Glamelia once again.
"Melia?? I can explain!" you started but she pulled you into a hug.
"This is a lot to explain and we have such little time.." she started and you gave her a confused look, "Whatever happens. Just know I love you as my own"

She handed you a key and a letter.

"Do not open this letter until you go to my home in the city. Use that key on the box underneath my bed.." she informed and you grabbed her arm.
"Wait? You lived in the city?? You were a commoner?"
"That's not important! My son will help you alright?"
You were shocked, "A son? Glamelia what is going on?!"
"Ask Yumin for more details.. he's knows.. more or less.." she trailed off and before you could reply, a bunch of Guards came through the door in a hurry.

"Lady Regent! You're not supposed to be left alone! Where did you run off too?!" one yelled and she put her thin hands up.
"I know, I know. I was just.. taking a walk.."

They didn't want to hear her excuses.

She sighed as she walked away with the Guards but not before glancing back at you.
She put her fingers to her lips and made a shushing sound.

Glamelia..

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