Chapter 123- Faded Aura (4)

(CHRISTIAN'S POV)

It's been over two hours since His Majesty left the castle. When he acknowledged me as his son, I felt a little hopeful that one day I'll be able to have a better relationship with him, but how will I be able to use magic when I don't know anything. How will I be able to save Father, I wondered.

After Duke Winter returned to the medical room, I followed him to his office, where he suddenly introduced me to Crown Prince Antonio and a man named Raman. The man was dressed in a dark black robe and had shaggy golden hair and dark brown eyes.

“Christian, Raman has offered to teach you about magic. He's a descendant of a sorcerer, but you will have to go to the...”, Duke Winter said.

I'll go”, I replied, interrupting him as I stood up from my chair with a determined expression. “I have to go to the Kalpana Kingdom right?”, I asked.

Duke Winter nodded.

“The banquet is in four days, we will be leaving the day after”, Crown Prince Antonio suddenly said.

There was something about Crown Prince Antonio. Something mysterious, and another thing that seems weird to me. I can see the vast amount of energy around him, just how strong is he?, I wondered.

I quickly turned my head away as Crown Prince Antonio looked over at me.

“Your Grace”, I said as I looked at Duke Winter, “Will I be able to visit my mother before I leave?”, I asked.

Duke Winter nodded and looked over at Crown Prince Antonio and Raman.

“I believe his mother should come along with us. You mentioned that his mother placed a seal on him and it has recently broken, correct?”Raman suddenly asked.

Duke Winter nodded.

“His mother must be terribly weak now since she sacrificed her power in order to seal his power.”, Raman said. “That explains why I don't feel much of his powers. We'll have to train it out of him. The pain will be unbearable though.” He added.

Sacrificed? Mother sacrificed her powers, I thought she only used it to seal mines.

I lowered my head.

“Don't be disheartened, that's the price we have to pay in order to protect our loved ones. One day, we will be able to freely move around and rebuild the kingdoms of magic and sorcery.”, Raman said, I could see the determined expression on his face.

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Duke Winter suddenly clapped his hands together.

“That's enough of that discussion for now. We'll continue this conversation once we are done dealing with this kingdom's problem.” Duke Winter said.

Duke Winter turned towards Crown Prince Antonio.

“Prince Antonio, it's almost time for your dinner with Sage.”, he said.

I watched as the serious expression on Crown Prince Antonio almost changed instantly, just from the mention of Princess Sage's name.

(SAGE'S P.O.V)

“Your Highness, shall I add more perfume to the water?”Haley asked, as she washed my hair.

After leaving the training grounds, I returned to my quarters to prepare for my dinner with Crown Prince Antonio. Why did I promise to have dinner with him? I mumbled as I placed both of my hands on my cheeks. I could tell the blush had formed across my face. Before he left yesterday, he asked if we could have dinner with just the two of us. Of course, I would love to get to know him better but I can't help but feel nervous around him.

“Princess?”Haley called me out, interrupting my thoughts.

“Uh. Yes, Haley, you can add more.”, I responded.

Twenty minutes later, Haley helped me get dressed. I sat in the chair as Haley styled my hair.

“Princess, are you planning to accept the Prince's proposal?”Haley asked.

“I don't know. Marriage is..”, I paused as I tried to think of what to do.

Princess, you don't have to marry quickly. A royal engagement and wedding takes months to a year to prepare.”, Haley said.

Maybe I should consider it. After all, he is my destined partner. I don't believe my heart would race for anyone else like that or my body response on its own whenever he's near.

“Now Princess, shall we head to the dining room.”, Haley said and I nodded.

After leaving my quarters, Haley followed behind me as I walked down the stairs. A moment later, I made it to the first floor of the castle and walked to the private dining room, where Duke Winter had prepared for us.

As I approached the area, I could hear voices in the distance.

“Your Royal Highness, are you planning to reveal your secret to the Crown Princess?”I heard an unfamiliar man's voice.

“Not yet, Duke Winter wants to be the one who teaches her about the ancient bloodlines and how our destinies are connected. Plus I don't want to frighten her. I'm certain she hasn't learned anything about my family or my Kingdom yet besides the fact that we can use our auras” I heard Prince Antonio say.

What does he mean by that, I thought.

A moment later. It became quiet and I could hear the sound of the door shutting. Suddenly, I heard footsteps and noticed a man with a dark robe on as he walked in my direction. The man bowed as I began to walk past him. He mumbled something and it caught my attention.

“The oracle”, he said.

When I glanced back the man was suddenly gone. I was appalled but was interrupted when Haley called out to me.

Right, I'll just ask him questions during dinner, I thought.

I continued to walk towards the door. As Haley opened the door for me, Seeing Prince Antonio as he stood next to the table. I noticed as the smile formed on Prince Antonio's face as he reached his hand out as he walked towards me and I placed my hand in his hand. Prince Antonio escorted me to the table and pulled out my chair. I looked up at him as his red eyes stared upon me.

“You look gorgeous, Princess”, he said, as he kissed my right hand.

I watched as he walked over to the other side of the table and we sat across from each other.

The butlers began to bring out the food and sat the plates in front of us. I watched as the butlers left the dining room, leaving us alone again

“Princess, I requested this private dinner with you because I wanted to be certain about something.”, Prince Antonio said.

“Certain about what?”, I asked, with curiosity.

“Princess, may I come closer for a moment.”, he asked.

I nodded.

I watched as Prince Antonio walked over to me. He bent down in front of me.

“Princess, look into my eyes for a moment.” Prince Antonio said.

I did as he said and stared into his eyes. For a moment I noticed as his red eyes glowed a bit but a moment later it faded. Before I could say anything, “May I”, Prince Antonio asked, I nodded. Prince Antonio placed his lips against mine. Strange, what was that feeling just now?

Prince Antonio pulled back and looked at me.

“Princess, if you're ever in trouble, just call my name and I'll be there.” He said.

Prince Antonio raised his body and walked over to the side of the table again.

“What was that?”, I asked.

“A seal for protection.” He replied, “After the banquet, I will be returning to my Kingdom. It'll set my mind at ease while I am away from you.”, he said.

“Sir Dell… he mentioned you may be able to teach me how to harness my aura.” I said.

I noticed as Prince Antonio smiled a little, “How about I show you something after dinner.”, he said.

I nodded eagerly, which caused him to chuckle.