𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 | 𝐌𝐋𝐌

Intrigue

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"I have heard many great things about you, Princess Cerise," Prince Lucian lowered his head as he held out his right hand, waiting for the princess that stood before him to accept it.

He wore a dark, half-off coat with a green front and lapels, fading from dark green to black, adorned with gold details and trinkets. The coat featured a black mini cape with a golden underside, and only the left sleeve, leaving his right arm exposed. A tight black top with golden accents clung to his muscular frame, with arm sleeves partially covering his hands. Around his waist, gold-patterned green fabrics held dangling trinkets, paired with tight dark green pants and black, gold-trimmed knee-high boots.

When Princess Cerise gladly put her delicate hand in Prince Lucian's, he brought his head down even lower to kiss it as a form of respect.

Prince Cairo watched the scene with utter fascination, his interest being piqued. Not only was the northern prince's physical beauty off the charts, but he seemed to be the complete package - the perfect suitor for Princess Cerise. The way he was so charming and courteous, lowering his head and kissing her hand in such a respectful manner... He had just begun to get over the northern prince's good looks up closer and he was acting like such a gentleman towards his sister.

Prince Lucian then brought his attention to Prince Cairo, his icy blue eyes narrowing as his lips curved upwards to form another smile of gratitude.

"And you must be the Golden Prince. I have heard about your kindness and your bravery on my travels," Prince Lucian extended his hand out for Prince Cairo to shake, "It is an honour to be here in Cruizar in the presence of you both," he flickered his gaze between the siblings.

Prince Cairo took Prince Lucian's hand and gave it a firm and confident shake. A small smile played across his lips. The prince's piercing icy blue eyes shone with curiosity.

"Indeed... it is my pleasure to welcome you in our humble kingdom," he replied with a friendly yet formal tone.

"You will be sharing Cairo's room throughout your stay which will be a duration of three months and bond with Cerise. You taking my daughter's hand in marriage indeed promises a bright future for both of our kingdoms," the King Julius gave Prince Lucian a warm smile as he stroked his short jet-black beard that was streaked with grey, "It is such a shame that your parents were unable to come with you today."

"It is alright," Prince Lucian nodded, his silver bangs falling to his sharp icy blue eyes "They had some important matters regarding our kingdom to attend to, so they insisted I go alone."

Prince Cairo noticed the way Prince Lucian's bangs fell over his sharp, blue eyes. It was an enticing sight. The northern prince seemed like a perfect mixture of calm and composed, yet mysterious and dangerous. Prince Cario had never met anyone like him. There was something about that man that had truly caught his attention. He could not quite figure out what it was, but he had never been so fascinated and enticed by a suitor for his sister before.

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"Here is where you will be staying, Lucian," Princess Cerise smiled, dimples carving in her tan skin as she ran her fingers through her dark blue hair that was sectioned into two braids with gold rings. She had started to drop all honourifics.

"Thank you for your generous hospitality," Prince Lucian nodded as he dragged his luggage to Prince Cairo's room, bringing it to a corner.

"Dinner will be served at 7.30 p.m., so do make yourself feel at home," Cerise continued as she folded her arms over her chest, "I'll be off now. Bye, brother. Bye, Lucian.." she grinned before disappearing down the hall to her own bedroom.