Chapter 110-Debuntate (2)

(SAGE'S P.O.V)

I was taken aback after being announced as the Crown Princess of the Kalpana Kingdom. I could hear Rosie and Yeshiva snickering a few steps behind me, as Prince Antonio led me down the stairs. Seriously, those two were made for each other, I thought to myself as I was a bit annoyed by the fact they were so amused.

As Prince Antonio and I walked onto the ballroom floor, I could hear gasping and muttering as we walked towards the dance floor. I could feel everyone in the room was staring at me.

“Wow, they're beautiful”, I could hear them say. “She looks like Queen Malaysia”, someone else said. “But her sister, who does she resemble?”, “Must take after their lowborn mother” I could hear snickering as we walked past.

“There's no need to be so tense, Princess”, Prince Antonio suddenly whispered to me, it was as if he could tell that I was a little uncomfortable.

For some reason, I felt instantly relaxed as he held onto my left hand.

“I know you wanted your first dance to be with your father," he said as he led me to the dance floor. “But how about giving me this chance, my lady?” he asked as he kissed my hand.

“Just dance, you can dance with father later”, I heard Rosie say as she was still following behind us.

Looks like this man is going to get his way, one way or another, I mumbled as I looked at Prince Antonio and I instantly gave in as soon as he smiled.

Once we were completely on the dance floor, Prince Antonio pulled me towards him gently as he placed his hand on my lower back.

Suddenly, the music started to play, as Prince Antonio and I started to dance. I glanced over and noticed Rosie and Yeshiva had also started to dance.

(NATHAN'S P.O.V)

When I watched Sage and Rosemary walk down the stairs and onto the dance floor. I was amazed at just how mature and grown up the little girls I carefully protected and guarded over the past years had gotten.

I was standing near the wall that was closer to one of the balconies, when I heard Peyton voices.

“Are you going to cry?”, Peyton suddenly said as she stood beside me.

“No, when have I ever cried?” I replied.

“Let me see”, she suddenly said, “When Rosemary was little she suddenly got sick and you had no idea on how to take care of a baby. You came over panicking in tears” she added.

“That was a long time ago”, I said as I averted my eyes.

Peyton began to laugh as we stood by the wall.

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“Has your father or brother arrive?”, I asked.

Peyton sighed, “They are here”, she said, “I plan to stay out of their sight for now at least until the ceremony is over. I wouldn't want to get slapped in front of Sage again” she added.

Right, her father has always been that type of bastard.

“Where is Christian?” Peyton suddenly asked.

“He's in here. He's disguised as a guard right now. “ I said.

“Have you told Prince Moises about the wanted poster of you?” Peyton asked.

“I haven't, I'll deal with it on my own.” I said, “I'll be leaving after the ball is over. I'll be gone for a couple of days. Looks like I'll be expecting company soon” I added.

(PRINCE MORGAN'S P.O.V)

While watching Sage and Rosemary danced with Prince Antonio and Yeshiva. I glanced towards Marshall and noticed that his gaze was fixated on Rosemary.

Natalie was right, I thought to myself.

Before the debutante started Natalie mentioned that Marshall will most likely try to talk to either Sage or Rosemary once they were alone or at least attempt to. I turned my head back towards the dance floor once again. I noticed that the other debutantes’ started to join the dance again as well.

“How beautiful” I suddenly heard my father's voice. I looked over at him and noticed he was glancing at my mother. I watched as he looked back towards the dance floor and a small smile formed on his face.

What the hell, I mumbled after seeing the unfamiliar expression on his face.

“Stop staring” he suddenly said in his usual cold tone and I almost chuckled.

A few minutes later, the music stopped and we watched as the floor started to clear up. A moment later, I noticed Crown Prince Antonio was escorting Sage towards our area.

Looks like it's time for her ceremony, I thought as I watched them get closer.

(DUKE WINTER’S P.O.V)

After Sage was done dancing with Prince Antonio, I got out of my seat and made my way to the area where Lincoln and Malaysia sat. I began to walk down the stairs as Prince Antonio was escorting Sage to where I was standing.

“Thank you, Prince Antonio”, I said as he led Sage to me and walked away right afterwards.

I reached my hand out towards Sage and she grabbed ahold of my hand.

“Sage, my dear, are you ready?” I asked.

I watched as Sage nodded her head.

Although the Winter Duchy isn't under the royal family authority. The Winter Duchy still has to swear their loyalty to the King, the current King that is, ever since I accepted that treaty with Lincoln's father many years ago.

I placed my robe around Sage as she kneeled and bowed her head before Lincoln and Malaysia. I watched as Lincoln and Malaysia rose out of their seats and began to walk down the stairs. A moment later, they stood in front of Sage as she kneeled before them. I watched as Malaysia placed the crown onto Sage's head.

“Princess Sage Winter” Lincoln suddenly said, as he stood in front of Sage. “I officially grant you the title of Duchess of the Winter Dukedom. Do you swear your loyalty to the crown”.

“Yes, I, Duchess Sage Winter swear my loyalty”, Sage said.

Before Sage lifted her head up, I noticed a warm expression on Lincoln's face but it was only for a moment.

I watched as Sage lifted her head up towards Lincoln and they made eye contact.

What he said next caught me off guard, “Under the Winter Duchy, as stated in the treaty” he was saying and my eyes widened a bit. So this brat was fully aware of the treaty between his father and I, I thought. “From this moment forward, Prince Moises Vanuatu, as a member of the Winter Duchy, Moises Winter exile has been rescinded”.

Suddenly, the trumpets started to blow as Moises and Natalie walked into the ballroom.

I could hear the commotion throughout the ballroom as Moises and Natalie's name were being announced.

“Presenting, Prince Moises Winter and Lady Natalie Henrico”

(PRINCE MOISES P.O.V)

When Natalie and I walked into the ballroom, I could feel the tension in the air, as our name was announced.

“Did he just say Henrico?” I heard multiple voices say as Natalie and I walked down the stairs.

Without a second thought, Natalie and I walked towards the area where my grandfather and Sage were standing. I couldn't help but keep my eyes on my father who was looking directly at me. Who knew the hate I've been harvesting over the years for my father would suddenly be replaced with sympathy.

I watched as Morgan and my mother came down the stairs as Natalie and I approached them.

When I looked up towards Marshall, I saw as his face had turned pale as he looked back and forth at Natalie and I.

Suddenly, I heard someone snap their fingers and looked over in the direction and noticed it was my grandfather.

“Now then, let's continue the ball, with the father and daughter dance.”, He said.

I turned towards Sage and reached out my hand. Sage grabbed my hand as we walked towards the dance floor.

“Father, everyone is staring” Sage said as she glanced around.

“Sage”, I said, “As long as I'm here, nobody will approach you, unless you approach them”, I said and spun her around. Sage and I danced for a few minutes. I looked around and noticed there were other young women who debuted that were dancing with their fathers.

I watched as Sage giggled a bit.

“Enjoy the rest of your night, sweetheart.” I said as the music stopped. “It's time for you to start getting to know the other nobles now. Don't be discouraged and remember you are now the Duchess of the Winter Dukedom, don't bow to anyone and demand respect if someone doesn't bow their head to you.”, I said.

Sage nodded her head.

After Sage and I walked off of the dance floor. We walked back towards my grandfather and Morgan.

“Come now my dear, it's time for you to socialize with the guests. There are a few people I want to introduce to you too”, my grandfather said as he and Sage started to walk away.