the Crown of Edom {Solangelo Prince AU}

4. Isn't It So Curious?

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   "This is Blackjack," Nico introduces.

   Luke offers a hand to the horse, who huffs and lazily trollops to the other side of the stable. "I do not think he likes me."

   "She," Nico corrects, then cringes. "I'm sure she'll warm up to you eventually."

   Luke raises an eyebrow. "Are you suggesting there will be enough time for 'eventually'? I've heard rumors that some princes have still chosen to arrive to the ball that was rescheduled for tonight. Some princesses, too."

   "There will be no competition between you and the girls, I assure you," Nico shudders. "However, I must keep my options open amongst the men."

    "Then I will have to woo you."

"Challenge accepted," Nico smiles and leans against the fence. "Have you been married before?"

"Can you tell that I am widowed?"

"I just assume a man as confident as you has experienced romance before," Nico says.

"I was, yes," Luke admits. "My dear Thalia passed away years ago."

Nico frowns. "You have my condolences."

"I have moved on, however. My older brother, King Octavian, wishes for me to remarry and move off to rule another kingdom."

"And not for love?"

"To find love for marriage is lucky," Luke smirks. "Although I believe in luck after have meeting you."

Nico blushes. "You've known me for merely 3 days."

"Does that not show how much you have stricken my heart?"

Nico takes a deep inhale. "Am I not too young for you?"

"As if others have not married younger for less," the prince takes his chin and points it up. Nico's stomach flutters, staring directly into his blue eyes.

"Would you stop flirting for a dear second and intend to be on time for once?" Yells a voice. Luke takes his hand away and scowls as Nico's head snaps towards the direction.

"I'm going to kill Will Solace, so help me God," Nico mumbles. He turns back to Luke. "We'll meet tonight, yes?"

Luke nods.

Will is still calling for Nico, who takes one last stare at Luke, then turns and screams, "I'm coming, you damn nut!"

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"Must you be such a cockblock?"

"Must you be so irresponsible?"

Nico continues digging, having been stuck in dirt for a couple of hours. "This is quite plainly the most embarrassing thing a prince has ever been subjected to do in the history of...princehood."

"Please do not tell me we must brush up on the dictionary, as well."

Nico snarls. "How will this help me be king? Kings are supposed to sit lavishly in their castle, partaking in pedicures. The damn ball is tonight and I am in...dirt."