I struggled to stand up, my legs were trembling as I slowly came to terms with my surroundings. I had no recollection of falling asleep in that room, but the evidence was clear. I had cried myself into exhaustion, and my body had given in to fatigue without my conscious consent.
As I gazed around the room, the previous night's events came flooding back, playing out like a cringe-worthy highlight reel in my mind's eye. How I brazenly approached the prince and sniffed his scent. I winced at the memory of how I shamelessly grasped his waist, my actions were then making me feel embarrassed. The flashbacks taunted me, making my face burn with shame and regret.
I came out of the grand room and found a girl, her back was facing me... It was Luna.
"Luna!" I called out, and she turned around facing me.
"Finally, I found you, Harin!" she exclaimed, smiling and then her eyes drew to the door of grand room at my back...
"Where did you sleep last night, Harin!!!? Do you even know where you just came out from? Do you want to get killed?!"
"Ah, why... what happened?" I stuttered, trying to feign innocence. But Luna's eyes sparkled with mischief, and she closed in on me, her whisper dripping with accusation.
"You slept in this grand room, didn't you? And the prince was here last night, I'm so sure! What did you do, Harin? Don't try to deny it, I can see the guilt written all over your face! You're practically radiating 'I just got caught with my hand in the cookie jar' vibes!" Luna's words were laced with a playful accusation, but also a hint of excitement, like she was thrilled to have caught me in the act. My face was burning with embarrassment, and I knew I was trapped.
"Leave it, Luna! Tell me what task I need to complete!" But she wouldn't let up.
"Why leave it, huh?! You're not getting off that easily! What did you do, Harin?!"
I sighed, knowing I couldn't evade her forever.
"Nothing, I swear! I just went there out of curiosity and found him sitting there. He yelled at me, and left. I slept there, crying..." But Luna's eyes narrowed, her skepticism was evident.
"You slept there while --- crying?" she repeated, her tone laced with disbelief.
"You must have done something unacceptable. Tell me honestly, Harin... Stop denying it!" Luna's warning was stern. "Be aware of his anger, Harin. Don't underestimate the prince's temper. He may seem calm, but he has a fierce side, you that very well. Don't push him too far, or you'll regret it."
Luna's words sent a shiver down my spine, and I knew she was right. I had to tread carefully around the prince. But Luna's knowing gaze made me wonder if she knew I had indeed crossed a line. My mind raced with memories of the previous night, and I couldn't meet Luna's eyes, fearing she'd see the truth written all over my face.
"What's with it! You took a wrong move, Harin, didn't you... maybe you kissed him, that's why he yelled..." Luna's words trailed off, her eyes were sparkling with mischief.
"How could I just kiss him, Luna?!?" I exclaimed, my face burning with embarrassment and indignation. "I wouldn't dare do something so foolish!"
"Just kiss!? means you did something worse, don't tell me you didn't! His eternal charm is an enough force to make you lose your mind," Luna said, her voice laced with a mix of amusement and concern.
"I know you're not immune to his charms, Harin. He's a prince, after all. Charming and handsome, with a smile that can disarm even the strongest of wills. Don't try to deny it, I can see it in your eyes. You're struggling with your own feelings, aren't you?" Luna's words struck a chord, and I felt my face grow even hotter.
"Stop teasing me, Luna!" I protested, trying to sound convincing.
"Nothing happened, I swear!" I added, trying to sound nonchalant as I walked away, bumping her shoulder with mine. But Luna's knowing gaze followed me, her silence was shouting. I could sense her skepticism, her unspoken "I'm not buying it" lingering in the air.
I quickened my pace, eager to escape her piercing eyes and the uncomfortable truth they seemed to see. But Luna's words stayed with me, echoing in my mind like a warning: "His eternal charm is an enough force to make you lose your mind." I knew she was right. The prince's charm was dangerous, and I was struggling to resist it. But I was too proud to admit it, too afraid to face the truth.
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Fanfiction"A mystical room, hidden from time, holds a secrets-keeping book. Penned by a prince who trusted magic for his mate, its pages whisper tales of his eternal love, his heart beating solely for his destined partner. 'So now you're reading this, my dear...
