👑Royal Blood 🩸

Chapter 3: Runaway Princess

*Quinn purrs softly and nuzzles her face against his cheek*

*Lance feels the gentle nuzzling of Quinn's face against his cheek, his heart skipping a beat as a mixture of surprise and pleasure washes over him. He remains still, savoring the feeling, before tilting his head towards hers. His voice is quiet and soft as he finally speaks, a hint of vulnerability in his tone.*"You honor me, your highness." *He murmurs, a genuine smile tugging at his lips.*

 "Honor you?" *she Snickers* "I didn't know I was that important." *Quinn grins and lays back*

*Lance lets out a chuckle, his gaze softening as he looks at her.*"It's not just your royal status that holds significance." *He replies, his tone gentle yet sincere.* "You possess qualities, such as your kindness, independence, and loyalty, that extend far beyond your societal standing. It's your character and essence that truly matter in my eyes."

*Quinn smiles softly but then sits up with a grin* "Hey Lance."

*Lance blinks in surprise as she suddenly sits up, his eyebrow slightly arching curiously.*

"Yes, Your Highness?" *He responds, his interest piqued by the sudden shift in her demeanor.* 

"I want to go for a walk in the woods." *She gestures to the woods behind the castle knowing well it's strictly forbidden* "I know it will be a blast!" *Quinn stands up and places her plush in the lavender* "What ya say?" *She smiles excitedly*

*Lance's eyes widen at her suggestion, his first instinct being to refuse and emphasize the dangers lurking in the woods However, as he gazes at her excited smile, her enthusiasm contagious, his reluctance fades a little. He opens his mouth but hesitates for a moment before muttering.*

"What I say, your Highness is that such a suggestion is rather reckless, if not outright foolish. The woods are off-limits for a reason, you know." 

"Oh come on! it'll be fun! maybe I can fight somethin'! *she Snickers with a devious grin and gets into a battle stance* "Plus I didn't say I was going alone, you have no choice but to stick by my side." *She takes his hands into hers* "Please Lance! just this once!! I'm still so hyped and I want to see something new!" *Quinn's tail wags behind her* "And I swear if I don't see something new or cool in the next five minutes I'll explode!" *She leans her head against his chest and groans* 

*Lance lets out a small huff as he gazes down at her pleading eyes and wagging tail, his resolve crumbling in the face of her enthusiasm and persistence.*"Fine." *He sighs, surrendering to her request with a hint of amusement.* "But you must stay close to me at all times. And if anything even remotely dangerous happens, we're returning at once, no debates. Understood?"

"Yeah, yeah whatever! Let's go!" *Quinn grabs onto his hand and makes her way out of the castle doors and sprints, running to the back of the castle.* "Bet ya can't catch me, Lance!" *She lets go of his hand and runs ahead of him*

*Lance blinks in surprise initially as she takes off at a sprint, but a competitive glimmer sparks in his eyes.*"You underestimate me, your highness." *He smirks, his competitive spirit ignited.*

*His powerful legs propel him forward as he chases after her, his strides long and powerful.* "You may have a head start, but I have the advantage of stamina and speed!" 

*Quinn's eyes widen as he starts to pick up but she pushes on as fast as her legs can take her* "But you're forgetting one thing, Lance!" *she calls back to him with a devious grin*