LUNA

22: Viantla City

I didn't like the view in front of my mirror.

A disgusted scowl happened on my face after seeing my whole self at the reflection in front. Hindi naman sa panget ito tignan. I look good in it, but the feeling of wearing something like this while walking is sickening.

The black gown hugged only my top. Below my waist, the gown flowed down with an A-line design. It has a deep square neckline and fitted long sleeves that made me look elegant and somehow, noble. The skirts of the black gown were only embroidered with black flower patterns and nothing else. The bodice— it really hugged my waist so tight you can see how small it is.

I partnered it with my chunky high heels, and Feline curled my pink hair a little. Even giving me a little makeover— wine lips and smoky eyes.

I thought I looked like a spoiled princess, but Feline told me I look like a fearless queen. Opinions do clash.

"Am I seeing a witch wearing royal clothes?"

I nearly rolled my eyes again when the second prince, Prince Caleb appeared in the corridors. As much as I want to continue and ignore him, I curtsy— reasons why I do not like wearing these foolish gowns. "Your highness"

Prince Caleb's angelic face, a face gentler than the crown prince's, and eyes that almost looked golden— he gives me a small smile. "Taddeo is taking you out?"

Taddeo. Prince Cayden. "I believe that's what he told me"

An arched of his brow happened. An amused look coated his eyes. "Mukhang nagkakamabutihan na kayo ng kapatid ko. That's good" ngumiti uli ito saakin ng nakakaakit. Handsome. Beautiful. He's beyond words. "Enjoy the mortal lands, Sahar. Uwian niyo ako ng pasalubong kung maaari"

"Makakarating po sa unang prinsipe"

"Oh, I much prefer if the gift's from you"

A ghost of a smile. If I didn't smell the good in him, maybe I'd conclude that he's into me.

But he's not.

He's pure.

The only light the royal family has.

Again, I curtsy. "You have my word, your highness"

Ngumiti uli ito, a streak of sunlight illuminating his almost golden eyes. "See you around, then"

I entered the crown prince's chambers again with a blank face. Bumungad saakin si prince Cayden na naka bihis na 'rin sakanyang midnight blue royal clothes. Isang ngisi ang kanyang ginawa pagkatapos akong hinagod ng tingin.

"I prefer you like that"

"I prefer not"

He lets out a low chuckle while walking his way near me. "Ganyan na palagi ang susuotin niyo kapag bumalik na ang hari, Sahar"

I just shrug. Not bothered by the given information. If we were to train all day then we wouldn't need to wear these sorts of gowns.

Nauna siyang maglakad saakin at sumunod lang ako sa likod niya. May mga sentinels kaagad na naka abang pero tinaboy lang sila ng unang prinsipe. Of course, the crown prince doesn't need sentinels to protect him. It would be easy for prince Cayden to choke me with his magic if I try to assault. He could do it without even lifting a finger.