From Prisoner To Princess [amazon edition]

Chapter 50

Chapter 50

Looking at my reflection in the full length mirror, I do my best to make sure the hickey Sky had given me is hidden. Today is the day of my first ball in the Palace and I do not need tongues wagging within the Nobles gossip circles. Lidia had done a good job choosing the gown I would wear today, a dusty rose coloured gown made from organza and lace with a slit up the left side of the gown. The sleeves were full length that started flaring out at my elbow and thankfully the material hid the mark on my shoulder. My hair was kept in loose curls with a decorative clip keeping the strands out of my face while my bangs were styled with a small flat iron.

Millia and Clarice wanted me to wear stilettos but I opted for a pair of rose gold peep-toed kitten heels. It will be a long night tonight and I wanted comfortable shoes that I could dance the night away in or fight if something happens.

Since the broadcasting three days ago, I have been feeling uneasy. Max and his men promised to stay in the dungeon until the date of the execution but when Sky told me about Max's concerns the day after our date I have been feeling anxious.

"Will you be wearing any jewelry Princess?" Millia's voice calls me from my thoughts and I turn to face her. My hand instinctively reaches for the necklace with my crest on it. Ever since returning from the cabin with Sky I have worn the necklace I wore for fourteen years again. Something inside me screams for me to keep it close and I need to figure out why.

"A gold tiara that matches this necklace please." I answer my Maid, getting a small bow before she returns to my closet and returns moments later with a simple tiara with small crystals twinkling under the light. She helps secure it on top of my head before producing two dainty hoops. I chuckle, carefully removing the silver studs from my earlobe and bend down for Millia to place the hoops in. She takes my studs and shuffles into the closet once more, most likely returning the jewelry to their rightful place.

"Allisara, are you ready?" I blush as my bedroom door opens, turning just in time to watch Sky step inside my room. He is dressed in a dark grey suit, the amethyst pin pinned to his breast pocket where a dusty rose handkerchief pokes out. His hair is slicked back into a half up pony-tail held together by a matching dark grey ribbon. His steps faulter as he takes in my appearance. His smile fading as a look of awe and adoration takes its place.

"Wow." He whispers out, his eyes scanning me from head to toe. I burst out laughing as his lack of words and step down from the platform, carefully lifting the long gown so as not to step on the hem.

"I am so getting you a dictionary and thesaurus for your birthday." I say while making my way towards him. He takes my left hand in his, bringing it to his lips and pressing a soft kiss to the back of my hand.

"It's not my fault you're so breathtaking that I forget how to speak properly." He teases, making me blush.

"Well you don't see me loosing my ability to speak even though you are extremely handsome." An amused smile takes over my lips as I tease him back, Millia and Clarice giggling behind me as Sky blushes.

"Is everything ready for tonight?" I ask, my tone turning serious. I need this ball to go off without a hitch.

"Yes, security is in place and your guests are arriving." Sky reassures me, letting go of my hand. He reaches into the back pocket of his pants, causing me to tilt my head to see what he is doing.

"I have something that will go great with your outfit." He states, pulling out a small box and giving me my favourite easy going smile.

"Sky you shouldn't have." I mumble, looking down at the black box in his hands. He just smiles at me, taking my hand once more and gently placing the box inside it.