The Enchantress

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Princess Mina.

It was scary to be held against your will with a sword on your neck. I could feel it's blade piercing. He even gave me a cut.

But what's even more scarier is watching them fight. I felt like crying in fear that every move they make might end up killing it's so hard to watch but I have to. I prayed in silence to let the Heavens protect Chaeyoung, to not let him die.

I couldn't help but to put my hands on my mouth as I watch their swords clashed.

I felt Chaeyoung's pain as he was punched by him. The punch was so strong I heard it when it landed on his stomach but he didn't let the pain get to him or even Jaryu.

I don't enjoy seeing someone fight but I admire how Chaeyoung fights.  I've never seen such a man who's fast and strong. He got that advantage and it resulted to Jaryu's demise.

I'd never want to see someone die, but watching him die before my eyes was something I never thought that I'll feel relieved. His wrong doings made him deserve his fate.

Watching the fight made me realize as if I wasn't breathing the entire time. I was so scared for him. After that I broke down on his arms. I finally felt secured in his embrace.

I wouldn't be surprised why the Tyrians wanted him to be their king. Who wouldn't? He freed not just Tyrian but all of Aevar in the process of saving me. His reputation would be well known not as the barbaric prince or conqueror of Kyrian, but as the fearless and compassionate Prince. His name will forever be written in history.

I can't say I was surprised when he didn't accepted the crown. But jt was touching when he passed the crown to the leader of the rebels. If he was a prince who's hungry for power he will have Tyrian even Aevar even though he will be the next king of the kingdom of Twice. But he isn't like that. He's unselfish who's willing to risk anything for anyone. He even left the battlefield and his brothers just to save me.

And now he saved me again but this time he went farther than he had ever been. He sailed across the sea just to save me. I owe him so much but I fear he might ask something in return that I couldn't give

He made known his feelings but I'm not sure if I could give it back.

After the feast, I decided to visit the garden that I only see from afar. I felt his presence as he follow me deep into the garden. He apologize when I looked at him. He said he don't want me out of his sight. I chose not to say anything but just continued walking but with a smile now on my face, which I made sure he couldn't see.

His presence weren't awkward nor annoying, in fact I feel somewhat secured and at ease.

This garden is a beauty which reminds me of my kingdom. Almost the same yet still different. I miss my home.

There were benches there. I sat in one while he chose to stand. My thoughts went back when I was held captive. I did prayed that he wouldn't come yet I also hoped he'll save me.

Before I could think of it more further, My stupid mouth asked him why did he came. And just like that I poured myself to him. All my frustrations my fear, I just let it out. He said he was here in Tyrian and had been watching me for days.

He sat beside me and hold my hands. "Fear not, cause I'm here to protect you. I will always come for you."

I couldn't help but sob. Letting all my emotions out and finally relieved that I'm saved.

He held me until I was able to calm down. I moved away from him upon seeing my tears soaked his shirt.

"Sorry."

"No need to be sorry for."

"You've already done a lot for me. You sailed across the sea, risk your life just to save me. How can I even repay you..."

"There's no need for payment for I was the reason why you were taken. And I also did that for my own sake. I may not forgive myself if something happened to you because of me. Just seeing you here, breathing is enough for me."

How can he be like this? Somehow he's like Rowan, so selfless.

He looked me straight in the eye. He placed his hand slowly on my cheeks and caressed it gently.

I looked at him as he did that. Why am I feeling this? Does this mean something? His touch brought back that same fluttering and my heart's beating wildly. Only he could make me feel this way.

It does feel good but somehow it's still not right. Rowan just died. It felt like an insult on his memory to be this close to another man that quick.

I moved my face to the right losing contact with his hand. I then stood.

"It's getting late. I'll go back now." I walked towards the castle. I could feel him following me. We reached the castle and went up 2 flights of stairs towards my room.

When we reached the landing I faced him and said; "I'll retire now. Good night."

I was about to turn when he grabbed my arm pulling me to him then he hugged me. I was surprised that I went stiff.

He seemed tensed at first when he hugged me. Then I heard him sigh and felt his body ease up.

"I was so scared when he captured you. I felt like I'll go crazy anytime. I couldn't bear to be away from you..."

He then pull away but still holding both my arms. His eyes shows longing. He held my face so gently, caressing both cheeks.

"I will wait for you my princess. I've waited 3 years, I could wait more..." He then let me go and he stepped back. "Good night my Princess." He bowed and walked the other way.

I watched him walk away. His posture looks as if he's tired and sad. That's what his eyes tells me. I feel bad for him. If I could, I'll run to him and hug him, but I can't.

I stood there watching him til he got inside his room. I then went inside my room. My heart suddenly felt heavy.