Beyond The Realms

Chapter 46

The doors of my Grandmother's personal library are wide open.

The Aamir bows to me
" You may enter now Princess for you have proved to be a worthy heir "

" But....But I'm scared " I admit feeling small in face of all the occurring circumstances.

" Yes , You are " acknowledges the Aamir.

" Then how can I be a worthy heir ? " I question because ever since I had rejected Ayelet's offer for surrender I have been worried . The fear is eating at me.

" Fear is powerful ,my princess. No great warrior is born without it " His voice holds wisdom that he has beheld through ages
" A warrior's fear gives him the power to fight for his life but a Queen's fear gives her the power to fight for her entire kingdom "

" Your fear for the people proves enough that you deserve the throne "

The gravity of his words and the sight of open doors strengthens something inside me as I grin at the Aamir who's wispy form is already disappearing back into the mirror.

Taken in a deep breath I step inside a place that had guarded itself shut from eveyone else in the last fifty years.

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I feel the wetness on my face ,the pounding of my heart against my chest. Withdrawing a shaky hand from my face makes me realise that I'm crying.

The dream had already faded from my memory leaving behind only terror in its wake.

The only thing I remember is that it was about Prince Ruslan .

No one has heard of him since he left .

No news whatsoever.

The council members have agreed not to communicate with each other over long distances least any of our enemies get a whiff of our plans .But never had I wanted to break any rule as much as I do now .

Unable to sleep anymore I get out of my bed.The sight of the full moon shining bright in the sky visible through the curtains makes me move towards the large window .

'So serene and so beautiful ' , Though the restlessness and the anxiety doesn't fade I find myself looking at the beautiful sight before me and can't help but wonder if far away from some place Prince Ruslan is looking at the moon too .

I stand by the window long after the moon is gone and dawn breaks over the horizon as I try my best to calm down, yet the unease and fear lingers .

Jabeen finds me pacing in the study , " You weren't down for breakfast ?" I can hear the disapproval in her voice.

I shake my head at her in refusal. I have lost my appetite as well as my peace of mind .

I wish I could remember the dream, try to rationalize why it has me so terrified .

But no use.
The memory of it doesn't return only the terror remains with me.

The restlessness in my chest keeps growing, it ebbs a little when I hear the news of Prince Ruslan's return .

Eager to see him I hurry towards the outer gates of the castle. What I see makes my jaw drop on the floor

Behind him is an entire freaking army .

Seated on his war steed the sun draping his form in its bright rays he holds my eyes .
Violet looking into brown , his deep voice smooth and clear " The Army of Khösirya is at your service "

I can only blink in wonder .

Jabeen jovially throws her arms around him as soon as he dismounts his horse.

" You did it !" She exclaims grinning
" You convinced your father to give his army !"

" It must not have been easy " Ghazanfar remarks looking at the Prince awed.

" It wasn't " The Prince says his eyes seeking me again " We won't stand in this war alone I have called upon prince Yaman and Prince Arham too"

' We ' the single word makes me feel happy and reassured despite the the looming threat of a war.

I remember the trio and the time I had spent with them , the three Prince were the closest of his friends.

" Prince Emir ?" I question realizing that he hasn't mentioned him .

" His father -the King has surrendered to Ayelet . Prince Emir cannot aid us in the war evrn though he wishes to "

I nod in understanding and smile despite what I have just heard.

The Prince had gone alone but returned with an army and the promise of other two armies.

What more could I ask for ?

Though the Prince is here in front of me the unease in my chest refuses to go . The gloomy air of premonition thickens more than ever before.

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* Drum rolls*

Will Amelia end up loosing Ruslan just like she had lost her father ?

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