Peace Offering To The Cursed Prince

" Are you okay,? " He asked. He was concerned about her safety. Although he did not understand why he was so drawn to a stranger he barely knew he did not want her to get hurt. 

" Why does his voice sound so concerned? " Lady magret asked herself.  She took the cup of water next to the teapot and drank a mouth full since she could still feel the burning sensation.

"I am fine, your highness," she said composing herself. Prince Edward nodded his head. He felt relieved that she was okay.

"shall we?" He asked pointing toward the door. Lady Magret nodded her head and followed after him.

The prince pulled open the door for her and lead her to some part of the Palace. The first place they stopped was the hall of authority where they had the craved image of the past rulers of Avalo. Prince Edward took his time to explain to her as he pointed at every king they passed by. 

After that, he leads her to the library. I guess she has seen the garden already, " Prince Edward said.

" yes, your highness. Thank you for not telling my father about that. He would have been mad, " Lady Magret said.

Prince Edward nodded his head as the guards helped to pull open the door to the library. He could not explain why her voice sounded so much like music in his ears. He felt that he could listen to her all day and not get tired.

" it nothing, tell me why did you even bother to learn how to use a sword?" prince Edward asked. He knew the question was a bit personal but he hoped she answered him.

"I don't know! I just like trying out things," Lady magret answer. She could not really tell him that she felt the need to protect herself since her mother was murder easily because she did not know how to protect herself.

"And you dad let you?" He asked.

"No, I just watch from afar and practice with a servant," Lady Magret replied.

Hmm, so what kind of books do you like reading?" prince Edward asked again.

"I am not sure, I like reading anything, as long as I am able to learn something new," Lady magret was saying when her eyes picked up a familiar book cover.

She started walking towards it and picked it up. The book was a bit big, but like she thought it was a replicate of the spellbook she had back at home.

She wanted to ask about the book but she swallowed realizing that she could not talk about it. Since her powers were something that was kept secret.

"My mother owned that book. There seems to be a particular way to open it," Prince Edward said seeing her looking at the book curiously.

"oh, then why is it here?" Lady Magret asked.

"I don't know, Mother asked me to kept it here, before she die," prince Edward replied.

"oh!  Lady Magret wanted to ask more about the prince's mother and be sure that her assumptions were right but she bite her tongue. There was a possibility that the prince was not aware of the book.

The power lady magret possessed was something that was passed from generations. Only one child could inherit it. 

"do you have a brother or sister? I mean from your mother,"  Lady Magret asked.

"No, why do you ask?" the prince was surprised by her question.

"it nothing, it's just that my mother owes a book like this too, so I was curious?" Lady Magret said.

"Really, that's strange, so do you know how to open the book?" prince Edward asked.

"No, that is why I am curious," Lady magret lied.

She did not know if the prince was been honest with her. Besides her father has asked her to be careful. Moreover, she was certain that his late mother might have stronger reasons why she kept his powers away from him.

After that, the two looked through a couple of books. Prince Edward wanted to talk to her. But he was not sure what conversation to start with her. 

So an awkward silence reigned between them for a long time. "Do you think our fathers will be able to end the war,?" Lady magret asked when she was no longer able to bear the silence.

"Hopeful, that is the reason your father is here right. They could sign a trace between the two kingdoms," Prince Edward said.

"Or maybe they could arrange a marriage between the royal families, " Lady magret said.

" That is a good idea. Your father is a brother to the king right?" prince Edward asked. He was already planning to tell his father about arranging a marriage between them.

" Yes, your highness, " Lady magret answer.

" Please, call me Edward," the prince said trying to get rid of the formality between them.

" With your permission," Lady magret answered. Unable to hide her happiness.

"Then that makes you a princess of a sort right?" prince Edward asked.

"I guess, I am a part of the Royal family anyway," Lady magret replied still not understanding where the prince was heading with his question.

"Then maybe I should talk to my father and we could get married," Prince Edward said.

"What? I.." Lady magret could not even put her words together. She likes the idea of marrying him but she knew her father would never agree.

"What? Or would you not want to marry someone like me?" the prince asked.

"it not that.." Lady magret was saying but the prince cut her off.

"I do not know how this is possible but I like you a lot," Prince Edward confessed.

"What?" Lady magret was surprised.

Prince Edward nodded his head. "I liked you from the moment I set my eyes on you, there is this connection feel with you. Or you don't like me? " prince Edward asked.

" I do, " Lady magret spiked the words out before she could stop herself.

" Then let me talk to my father, he would listen. After all our kingdoms are talking about ending the war, " Prince Edward said in confidence.

" No, " Lady magret shook her head surprising the prince.

"Why?" he asked.

"My father, would not agree to it. I have been betrothed to a man since my birth," Lady magret revealed. She felt bitter saying those words but she knew she had to.

She has been looking for ways to call off the stupid engagement but her father was always stopping her.

" What? " prince Edward was surprised by her statement. He had felt very happy when Lady magret had said she liked him.. Who would have thought he rejoiced too soon.