The Kingdom Heir

Chapter 7: La Jalousie

Prince Sherlock Holmes

"Mother, I would like to speak to you in private" I said once I was close enough to where my mother and the Baroness were standing

"Of course dear. What is it?" My mother asked concerned

"In private" I reminded her softly

"Of course, if you excuse me, Baroness, I must go and make sure everything is dandy" My mother excused herself and the Baroness nodded understanding and left towards where her father was talking with a nobleman

"Did you invite Prince Moriarty to the ball tonight?" I asked once we were far away from ear shot

"Of course I did dear, I even invited him to stay here as long as he wishes" My mother said with a small smile

"What?! Why?!" I asked not understanding the whole point

"Shhh, dear you do not want to cause a scene or a scandal. He is a guest here and no you can not spell him, nobody must know about your magic so control your emotions. End of the discussion" My mother said and the argument or conversation was over but I could not stop thinking about the virus that was currently dancing with Prince John.

I was standing by the chocolate fountain and was watching as the couple danced around the dance floor. Prince Moriarty was flawless in his movements and I could not stop myself and compare myself to him. Prince John seemed happy to be dancing with him but I could not quite tell. Since I have known him I have not quite been able to deduce him completely. I have the puzzle pieces put I do not know what is the image, the big picture. I only know he is a great warrior, he is a prince, the heir of his kingdom.

I know he has a sister who is not responsible and spends most of her time drunk and disappearing once in a while. I know he is different, he has a medical and healing knowledge and he is good at recognising certain plants and he knows its effects. I know he is protective and he cares a lot because why on Earth would he be here if he did not care about his dreadful cousin or the fact that he is here to support her. I know he is a tolerant person because of his sibling and his cousin who are hard to get along with.

I do not know what he wanted, who he was or how I am so intrigued by him and I feel attracted to him and not only physically but also mentally, he has proved to be a challenge and to be unpredictable.

On the other hand Prince James Moriarty, the only heir of the Moriarty Kingdom was my greatest nemesis, my archenemy. I have only seen him twice since today but I know I can't trust him. I have a bad feeling about him.

Our families have been rivals for decades, centuries, even so, I have no reason to trust him. I have heard terrible things about him, all rumours of the court of course because there is no proof to sustain the rumours. 

They say that he is a sadist, that he conspires against every single kingdom and he wants to rule with iron fist. There are even a few rumors that say that he has magic but it is impossible because magic is supposed to be eradicated, James Moriarty's parents do not tolerate magic but they are hypocrites because they used to have a witch as a slave to tell them things, well at least that is what the rumor said.

Prince Moriarty was currently dancing with Prince John and I could not stop myself from feeling anger towards Prince Moriarty and I definitely could not control the heart-wrenching pain I felt in my chest. I thought it was because I hated to see Prince Moriarty, but I also cared a little bit for Prince John... he has proved that he is someone loyal and he has my admiration but not my respect though.

I felt a tap on my shoulder so I turned around startled only to find the Baroness Molly Hooper standing next to me smiling shyly.

The Baroness was wearing a fitting long golden dress with a lot of sparkles and no sleeves. She wore a pair of gold high heels and gold jewellery. Her makeup was light and natural, just a bit of blush and shadow, she looked pretty. Her hair was up in a ponytail and then it was braided until the end of her hair.