𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧

45⚚ Kneel

Hey, sweets!

I'm so thankful for you all for patiently waiting while my hand healed. Guess what? I'm officially healed! Well... almost.

They removed my bandage, but I still have to be careful for a few more days.

And as a little compensation for the wait—here's a huge chapter for you all! Almost 6K words!  Enjoy, and let me know what you think! Love you all!

Amaira's POV:

Rithvik bhai patted my head gently, his voice laced with warmth. "Be careful, Princess."

Ash bhai followed, ruffling my hair playfully. "Please be safe and message us when you reach, yeah?"

I gave him a small nod, smiling softly.

Daksh bhai pulled me into a side hug. "Enjoy your trip, Princess."

I chuckled, nodding again, but before I could respond, Gaurav bhai scoffed beside us, crossing his arms. "You're all overreacting. It's just a day's trip, not a month-long exile. And besides, I'm going with her. Do you really think anything will happen to her?"

Everyone laughed at his grumpy protectiveness as Rithvik bhai clapped him on the back. "We trust you, but you know how we all are when it comes to our Princess. It's in our nature to worry."

Gaurav huffed, nodding reluctantly, making me giggle.

Daksh bhai suddenly asked, "Where's that coconut head?"

I sighed dramatically. "Sulking inside, Bhai."

They all exchanged glances before Ash bhai raised an eyebrow. "Sulking?"

I hummed, pouting slightly. "Because I'm taking Bhaiyya with me and not him."

Laughter erupted around me as Rithvik bhai shook his head, smirking. "Oh, poor Viraj. Our devil reduced to sulking because his baby is leaving without him. I'd pay to see that."

Ash bhai grinned. "I swear, the man acts all scary to the world, but one frown from Princess and he turns into the biggest lovesick fool I've ever seen."

Daksh bhai chuckled. "Exactly! I bet he's been staring out the window with a brooding look, plotting how to get revenge on Gaurav bhai for taking his place."

I giggled, shaking my head. "You all should stop teasing him so much!"

Rithvik bhai smirked. "You love it, don't lie."

I just smiled, not denying it.

Ash bhai then said, "Since everything is set and the car is ready, let's go inside, say bye to him properly, and then you can leave."

I nodded in agreement, and as we were heading inside, one of Agastya's royal guards approached, bowing respectfully. "Your Highness, you called for me?"

I nodded. "Yes. Inform His Majesty that I'll be visiting Rayan bhai's kingdom today and will return tomorrow. Viraj will be here to take care of things in my absence."

The guard bowed again. "I will pass on the message to His Majesty. Have a safe trip, Your Highness."

I hummed in acknowledgment as he left, and with that, we all made our way inside.

Viraj was sitting on the couch with the biggest pout on his face, arms crossed like a sulking child. His jaw was clenched, eyebrows furrowed, and his entire demeanor screamed dramatic heartbreak.

"I can't believe this," he muttered to himself, shaking his head in disappointment. "The love of my life, the very air I breathe, is abandoning me... for Gaurav Bhai."