The definition of a Princess

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When you finally awoke, you were in shackles.

Your head was pounding and when you came to, you were in your bed. The silk sheets no longer gave comfort as you rubbed your cranium with pain.
You immediately gasped and tried to exit the bed but the shackles pulled you back on the mattress.

You looked at your attire with hatred.
Silver lace fell from your body with gold gems hanging from your hips and in the middle of your breasts. You didn't own any such clothing so you had to assume someone bought and dressed you in it.
The clothing was almost see through which made you only try harder to break from the cuffs.

Your wrists and ankles began to turn raw from the struggling and your stomach turned hungry.
Light poured in from the balcony so you knew you had "slept" through the rest of the night.

"I'm so hungry.." you mumbled and it wasn't for another 15 minutes until someone came to feed you.

It was your servant but she was acting unusual.

She set a silver plate of crackers and cheese infront of you (which wasn't nearly enough food) and immediately tried to leave.

"Hey!! Unlock these cuffs at once!!" You told her and she paused but continued walking.

What??

You ate the cheese and crackers with annoyance.
Your head was spinning and your eyes were puffy from crying.
How could you fall for such a trick?
You couldn't even think of Kane without tearing up.

What a horrible man..

Your door opened with a creak.
Your heart jumped as you saw Kane walk through with a small smile. He was dressed in royal attire.
An all white suit with a velvet tie.
You didn't want to admit how attractive he looked as his smile deceived you too many times.

He never put his contacts back in, so his green eyes slowly lingered on you.
You turned to the side with your legs closed. You didn't want to look at him or speak for you knew his smugness too well.

"Oh Princess~ Come on.. talk to your husband.. we are to be married tonight~" he teased and you refused to let him see you cry anymore.

Kane sat on the bed but you still didn't look. His good mood irked you.
Oh how it did so..

"All the Head Knights are tied up in a room right now.. no genocide of the birth years so I think you should be proud of me no?" he continued cheerfully with a bit of a flirt, "I'm such a good King! This tainted monarchy will be no more.. no need to cry. The Guards last night were just a few sacrifices needed to be made.."

You didn't reply and you jumped as his hand touched your thigh. You glared at him and his expression was solemn.
Kanes voice was monotoned as he looked at you with those misleading eyes. His dark brown hair never seized to amaze you as it contrasted against his skin.

"You know.. I didn't mean what I said last night.." His hand trailed your outer thigh and you moved away as he continued, "I only said what I said because the guys helping me were there. You know I won't kill you.. you're much too pretty to kill.."

You bit the inside of your lip.

"Princess.. I saved your life. The original plan was to put you in the hospital with the King, but I came up with the marriage deal and so.. here we are" he smiled and began to kiss your legs, "Hey.. I won't be a bad King I promise. You can count on me to lead our Kingdom. Like I said.. as your husband I'll take care of you and you won't have to worry.."

You gritted your teeth with anger and kicked the male in the mouth. He stood up frantic as he held his now bleeding lip and glared at you.

No matter what.
You won't fall for his tricks again.

"I see.. you don't understand the predicament you're in.." he began to laugh and walked towards the balcony as he shut the curtains, "You must not understand you're mine now? Either you be my lovely, obedient wife or you die. Which is it Princess? Don't act like you don't crave me as well.."
"I'd rather die.." you told him and he looked at you with doubt.
"Princess.. stop being so stubborn.." he walked over to you yet again and placed his hand on your head.

The chains attached to your body clanked as you tried to moved away but he grabbed you lightly.

"Us "traitors" have already taken over the castle including the Head Knights. The servants are even listening to us and most know you're chained up in here, so listen Princess.." he almost looked at you with desperation, "Please give up and stop being stubborn. Just marry me and you can be the Kings Queen to a new era.. do you understand that this is your only option?"

Of course you understood.
You just didn't find it fair..
It was your rightful thrown, you hadn't even gotten the opportunity to prove yourself. Did that really even matter anymore?
The traitors had won..
And the leader of those traitors wanted you to be his bride and lover. Even if he's lying, it's your best deal.

You look up at Kane with confliction.
If he wasn't such a jerk, he could have been so attractive.

"Okay.." you mumbled feeling broken and he patted your head.
"Good girl.. What's your favorite flower?"
"Roses.." you mumbled and he scooted closer to your body as he trailed his finger on it.
"I'll make sure to have plenty of those at the wedding.." he told you quietly as his hand trailed up to your chin.

He leaned in for a kiss, and when your mouths did lock, you pushed him away upset.

"You need time.. I get that.." he sighed and stood up as he stretched and smiled, "A servant will be in here later to help you pick out a dress"

He began to walk out the room and you just looked at the palm of your hands not sure what else to do.

"I'll see you at our wedding.."

He shut the door, finally leaving you alone.

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