The Missing Princess

29

Chapter 29: Love or Lust

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~(Y/N)~

The carriage stopped at the steps of the castle. It had been two days since leaving Estra. As expected no one was waiting at the steps only because they knew nothing of my return. Stepping out of the carriage I grab my bag, I turn and shut the door.

Turning towards the steps I then ascend the steps up to the grand doors. Opening one door I enter the entrance room finding Levi walk in from the left hall to my surprise someone was with him. Another woman, attached to his arm.

Wanting to avoid the couple I turn towards the right hall ready to head to the kitchen. "Oh, you're back." I heard Levi say.

Stopping in my tracks I slowly turn to face him. Forcing a smile I look to Levi and him alone. "Yes, I decided to cut my trip short," I say.

"I see... (F/N) this is Lady Leah.... One of the bachelorettes I'm seeing." Levi introduces.

"I-I see... well, don't let me ruin your fun, run along." I ramble. Shooing them away I saw Levi's expression turn slightly confused and a bit hurt.

"I'll speak with you later in my office," he says.

"Yeah sure," I say, turning I make a beeline for the kitchen to hide for a bit. Stepping into the kitchen I close the door. There I saw Sasha making food.

"Hello (F/N)." she greets.

"Hi, Sasha." I sigh. Leaning against the door I took a deep breath. I hadn't known of any new bachelorettes, which kind of hurt me that Levi wouldn't inform me of such. I should really be guarding him.

"Do you want-

Ignoring her I dash out of the room. Running up to my room I change into my uniform and arm myself with my sword. Exiting my room I then head towards the last place I saw them, the entrance hall. Walking down the steps of the grand stairs I jump at the last step and turn to the left.

Maybe they're back out in the courtyard. Running down the hall I found myself under an arch that led out onto the yard. Looking around I hear a girl laughing loudly. Following the sound, I found them at the gazebo drinking tea.

Walking up the cobblestone path I step up the stairs of the gazebo. Standing next to Levi's seat I place both hands behind my back. From the corner of my eyes, I saw Levi glance up at me. "Hello." he greets.

Giving him a slight nod I stand guard silently. "She's a quiet one." the girl said. Watching her intensely I watch for most of the afternoon as she flirted with Levi, she was quite grabby constantly holding his hand or kissing his cheek. Levi would only smirk and glance up at me as if he were enjoying my disgusted expression.

It was nearly dinner time for him when I caught Lady Leah slipping her hand up his thigh. "How about instead of dinner, we go somewhere private," she whispers.

Drawing my sword I point it at her. I had it with her and her unladylike attitude. "No one touches the prince like that without permission," I growl. The girl flinched and moved closer to Levi hoping he'd provide her with protection.

"(F/N) there is no need for that-

"How dare you!" Lady Leah snaps at me. Standing from her seat she gave me a deadly glare.

Putting my sword away I cross my arms. "You filthy commoner, I should have your head for threatening me." she snaps.

"I'm filthy? No one likes a whore for a queen." I insult. Levi stood up from his chair and stood between us ready to stop us.