Mathew's POV
I made my way to the stable hearing the princess' familiar voice.
"You have to marry him," said a familiar deep voice.
"I know, but I can't. I don't love him Theo, I love you," she said.
It was too late. I was already at the door of the stables in sight of seeing the princess kiss the stable boy.
My jaw fell in shock.
The princess was in love with a commoner.
Theo pulled away with a hurt expression. He cupped her cheek passionately. "I love you too Alana but we can't do this."
Holy cow!
I couldn't believe my eyes!
I was backing away slowly trying not to let them know I had caught their very intimate moment. I prayed they would not notice me.
My prayers went unanswered as a loud crash sound happened as my foot hit a bucket. I swore under my breath. I dared peak at the princess who was staring at me in horror whereas Theo's face had lost all colour.
"I didn't see anything," I said like an idiot. Damn it again.
For someone who thought he was smart, I sure was stupid.
I turned away and began to rush away embarrassed of what I just witnessed.
"Wait!" I heard the princess call after me but I didn't stop. I wasn't long until I heard horse hooves approaching me. The princess stopped her horse in front of me to prevent me going further. "I thought I told you to wait."
"Well can you blame me, you--"
"Shh..." Alana urged looking pale. "Please, can we speak in private?"
I sighed in defeat and nodded. She motioned for me to climb her horse. I warily climbed on before she rode us to a beautiful grassy field surrounded my trees. We were truly alone now. The sun was beginning to set giving us a wonderful view. I wondered if Clary would like this place.
"You cannot tell anyone what you just saw," she said, getting straight to the point.
"Well obviously," I said exasperatedly. "The stable boy Alana! Are you serious? Why would you set up your heart for that?"
We both knew perfectly well how that would never work. Even marrying a rich man who was not of royal blood was a struggle, but a peasant? That was near to impossible.
"Well you fell for your guard!" She pointed out leaving me shocked. "That is almost the same!"
"H-how did you know that?" I asked stunned.
"Please," she rolled her eyes. "Anyone with eyes could tell. You stare at her as if she is a goddess here to bless this earth. Even a blind man can tell with the way you go on and on about how talented she is."
My cheeks burned scarlet in embarrassment. Was I that obvious?
"Well it doesn't matter, I still have to marry you for--"
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The Protected (Book 2)
Tarihi Kurgu[COMPLETED] Lady Clarissa of the guard has been given the very special task to accompany Prince Mathew on his journey to meet his soon to be bride. The only catch was that neither can stand each other's presence. Would they put their differences asi...
