More than just a prince // h.s

Prologue

Catharina's POV

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Everyone was running so fast towards the gates I lost track of how many times I was knocked over. I could hardly hear anything over all of the screaming and the sounds of people getting hurt. I cringed but kept going the opposite way ignoring the kingdom's people yelling at me to get to safety. The only thing on my mind was to find him. I had to make sure he was okay before I left. Well, before we left, because I definitely wasn't leaving without him. I knew he'd do the same for me, so I ignored the pounding in my heart and continued my search.

"Princess! What are you doing!? It isn't safe!" Liam said wrapping an arm over my shoulder. He began to speed walk toward the gates but I stopped him.

"No stop! I have to find him!" I yelled struggling to get loose.

"I'm sorry Cat but I can't let you do that. As one of the guards its my job to protect you, now lets go!" He yelled over the screaming people and began pulling me by my arm. I knew he wouldn't buldge so I did the first thing that came to mind.

"You of everyone knows how well I can protect myself!" I frowned realising how much time we have wasted just arguing.

"I'm sorry." I said before doing something I will probably regret later.

"Why are-," he started but couldn't finish before I used my elbow to puncture his neck making him fall unconcious. Something he'd taught me actually. Thank god Niall and Louis showed up quick enough to get him to safety.

"Cat, what the heck!?" Niall's eyes widened.

"Just get him out of here, I'm going to go find-,"

"Harry." Louis spoke up looking behind me. I turned to see a very angry looking Harry staring at us like we were crazy. I hardly had anytime to feel relieved, especially with how upset he looked. I simply ignored that part and turned my attention back to the boys.

"Go!" I yelled at Niall and Louis and they immediately obeyed, struggling a bit to carry liam out.

I felt someone yank my arm back and smash their lips to mine before I had time to process everything. My eyes widened but it didn't take long for me to depen the kiss. I had been waiting for him to do that since he first visited the castle.

"Are you crazy!?" He asked after we pulled away. I frowned but I knew why he was upset.

"No, but you are if you really thought I'd leave without you." I smirked. He smiled slightly and shook his head.

"You always were really stubborn." He said grabbing my hand and intertwining our fingers leading me towards the gates. I stopped on the way and turned around. I remembered something and began to run back but Harry stopped me once again.

"Where the hell do you think you're going now?" Harry asked agitated.

"Zayn," I paused out of breath

"He's still locked in the dungen."

"Okay, stay here and i'll go get him." He began to walk away but now it was my turn to stop him. He looked confused and I simply rolled my eyes and shook my head. There was no way he was going alone. I didn't even wait to hear what he'd have to say before I started leading the way. He knows better than to try and contradict me.

"Looking for this?!" Someone yelled from behind us. We slowly turned to find ourselves face to face with the person we'd been running from, holding a gun to Zayn's head.