The Royal Secret

~The Village~

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That was a moment Vi would never forget.

She nearly had sex with the princess. All the way. Who would've thought that were to happen?

On the way home, Vi couldn't stop smiling. She covered her mouth and leaned her face into her hand looking out the window of the carriage just so she wouldn't look so stupid. Even though that did not work.

"Violet, is there something bothering you?" Vander asked, "You can't seem to wipe that smile from your face."

"My apologies," Vi said, "I suppose that is a story for later."

"She talked to the princess," Powder said with a smile, "She didn't realize it either."

"Oh, Caitlyn? She is a very nice woman. How she comes from a man such as her father, I have no clue."

"I saw him for a brief moment. Is he that awful?"

"He isn't kind from what I have heard. Where did you wander off to?"

Powder continued to look at her sister smiling. She always knew Vi's every move, no matter how hard Vi tried to keep it from her. She probably knew Vi and the Princess had a moment. Maybe not in the library, but there was still a special moment.

"See, I do not like the way your sister is smiling at you," Vander said sipping his brandy, "Did something happen between you and the princess, Violet?"

"You could say that..." Vi mumbled.

"Do you see how unfair this is?!" Mylo shouted, "Nonsense..."

"What is?" Claggor asked.

"How quickly Vi is able to pull it off!"

"Oh, brother. Perhaps you try too hard. Vi is herself around people as you pretend to be someone you are not."

Mylo pouted like a little kid causing Powder to giggle a little, "Your time will come soon," she said giggling some more.

"As if yours ever will come at all."

"As if I'm even concerned about that in the first place."

"Both of you, hush," Vander said, "Mylo, do not be so upset about Vi's love life just yet. You are only twenty two. Powder, do not bully your brother. He tends to whine."

Powder continued to giggle as Mylo tried his hardest to ignore her. Vi continued to smile as if she didn't know whether it would happen again or not.

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"I must say, Your Grace," Caitlyn said holding the hand Vi had placed on her waist, "You seem to be a very talented dancer."

"I was taught, your highness," Vi said, "Although, I must say the same for you."

"Much appreciated. Have you taken any lessons? You seem as if you've been doing this for ages."

"No, I suppose it's instinct, your Grace."

"Your majesty!" A man yelled from afar. There the King was, walking down the stairs in royal blue and the fancy golden crown.

"I suppose I should get going," Caitlyn said giving a curtsy to Vi, "Perhaps we shall cross paths again, Vi. You have been nothing but kind."

Vi bowed, "Of course, your highness. If ever or whenever you please." She took Caitlyn's hand and kissed it before walking off to find her father.

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"Violet, you appear to need a cold bath," Vander said lighting a cigar, "Do not think I did not see you being all polite to the princess."