𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐈

✭ 𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐝 ✭

I never thought I'd see myself back at my family's royal estate this week, but life is unpredictable I guess. Being summoned is one thing, but being summoned immediately is another, we had to catch a flight by 11pm yesterday, and we weren't the only ones too.

There was another plane that was set to fly last night. Where to? Probably paradise.

Me and Finnick arrived late morning, seeing as Hadsburg isn't that far from Switzerland. I'm sleep deprived and slightly jet lagged, considering the fact that Hadsburg is 3 hours ahead of Switzerland.

And now I'm roaming the halls of my childhood home, waiting for someone to call on me.

This is so boring.

I look up at the Fresco paintings displayed on the walls. Dating back to the 11th century, because this house has been with our family for generations and through all the renovations, the paintings always remained.

I thug my white mini skirt down, allowing it to settle mid thigh. I continue pacing around this hallway.

The sound of gravel crunching fills my ears, and I rush to the nearest window. I don't get to see whatever was there, when someone calls my name.

"Princess Astrid!" A maid calls from down the hall. "The king summons you to the great hall."

Fucking finally.

I quickly follow her across halls until we reach the meeting room. Voices pass through from the foyer to where I am, and confusion is etched onto my face.

The maid notices and looks at me shyly. "There are guests, your majesty."

I nod in understanding and gently rasp on the door. Hearing a faint 'Come in' I push the door open and take in the scenery. My three brothers are seated on the right of my father, Ronan(the eldest and the heir to the throne.) is seated closest, then Astor, and then Finnick. On his left is my mom. The queen.

I smile softly and take a seat on the table. "Yes father?"

I look to Finnick, an obvious question laying behind my features. But he schools his emotions, giving me a blank stare. I look to Ronan, who's already looking at me, he has our mom's coloring and dad's looks.

But he gives me nothing also. Astor is my only option and he looks at me with...pity? What the fuck is going on right now?

"Astrid, my only daughter. My beloved daughter." Don't sweet talk me right now, old man. "You are of age and the time has come for you to do you part as a member of this family."

I know what's coming, my skin bursts with goose bumps as I stare at my father, waiting for what's next to come out of his mouth.

"Your getting married."

My mom's head drops and her hand cradles her head. "Luther..."

"I said it the best I could. What do you want from me!?" All my brothers collectively groan, while I just stare dumbfounded.

My eyes, rapidly move between them. "No." I mouth, shaking my head. I knew it was coming but not this soon.

"Astrid, honey." My mom speaks softly from where's she's sat.

I try to pinch myself to make sure I'm not dreaming, but my hands are fucking shaking.

"Is she okay? She looks pale." Astor speaks up.

"I knew she would react like this." Ronan also adds.

"React like how? Their not forcing you to get married." I softly yell, looking at him.