Peace Offering To The Cursed Prince

Zorander resident. 

"Jane, I think you should listen to your father and grandfather. The fight for the throne is usually fiery and you could die when the two brothers are fighting," Sam told her daughter.

She has been thinking everything through since the previous night. When her husband informed her that lord Zorander would be choosing his heir the next day. 

Her husband was very angry when he spoke to her. "I asked you to convince our daughter about Joe instead you encouraged her to the prince. Father would be chosen an heir tomorrow and Rose has offered to marry Joe in your daughter's place. I have loved and took care of both of you but you are just selfish, " Robert told her.

"What do you mean. You are the one being selfish. You want your daughter to sacrifice her feelings because you want to be the next head of this family," Rose snapped back.

"If you think that, then you are indeed stupid. I do not want my daughter in a crossfire between the princes. What do you think would happen once the news about prince William having an Eder brother comes out. Tell me how many households do you think will support prince Williams if the real crown prince is capable. Why are you so blinded by your Greed not to see that our daughter's marriage to the prince would do us no good? " Robert asked. For the first time in their twenty-five years of marriage. Robert wishes he listen to his father when he told him that Sam was stupid and unfit to be the next Lady Zorander.

" What nonsense are you saying? You are only visiting this topic because you feel that your father would not choose you are the next heir. But think about it. Being an in-law to the royal family can be of more advantage to us in the future. I am sure when the prince becomes the king he can return what rightfully belongs to you," Lady Sam said.

She could already imagine how she will talk back at all those people that always looked down on her. Like her sister-in-law, Lady Bridget. 

" IF HE BECOMES KING," Robert stressed every word. It seems his wife has gone deaf. "moreover, even if he becomes king and does as you say, I would only succeed in losing my respect. People will laugh at me behind my back. I would be tag useless and bring shame to the household of Zorander. People will always respect Lawrence more. They will see me as a weakly who oppressed his brother because his daughter is a queen," Robert said and sigh before closing his eyes.

" I regret marrying a blockhead," He whispered but lady Sam heard him. She wanted to shout at him for saying that but she swallowed back her words and think of all that has been happening since the day Jane rejects Joe and chose the prince.

She remembered that Jane will lose all her family supports the day she marries the prince. Meaning the father could not go to her and ask for favors. He would indeed become a laughing stock for chewing back his words. 

"What on earth are you saying? Jane asked snapping lady Sam from her stupor. Jane already told her friends about her marriage to the prince. How could her mum except her to take back her words?

"you heard me, daughter. Your father and grandfather are right. The royal family is a wrong choice. Look what happened to your cousin. She was married out to the cursed prince for the sake of the kingdom.

" What if you have to give your daughter out in such a way. Moreover, your grandfather sounds certain about the young man who is the rightful crown prince. What do you think will become of you, if he shows up or defeats Prince William in the battle for the throne? " Lady Sam asked.

Jane shook her head she did not want to hear a word her mother just said. She believes that Prince William will become the next king and that will make her a queen. She could already imagine how all the ladies in Bozoa would then have to bow to her.

" What are you saying mother, I thought you supported and want the best for me. How can you change your mind so easily?" Jane asked.

"I love you and want your happiness, this is why I am telling you this. What do you think the prince will do to you if he realized that you are no longer considered a part of the zander's family after your marriage? Then his brother shows up and a cold war begins. He will cast you aside and marry someone who can give him the support he needs," Lady Sam explains.

"So you want me to take back my words and Marry Joe. After rejecting him. Don't you think Ross and her mother will laugh at us?" Jane asked as tears rolled down her eyes.

"No, this is not about Joe, there are still a few capable men to choose from, just forget the prince. I would not tell you this if I am not seeing the problem ahead." Lady Sam explains.

"His brother? What if I tell the crown prince about his brother. That way the Queen will find him and get rid of him before he becomes a threat," Jane said.

Lady Sam paused and thought about it. "my daughter is so smart. The news of his existence is still a secret, I am sure his majesty is not aware of it yet. This will give room for the Queen to handle him. I am sure the Queen will. This little piece of information alone can guaranty you, your place as the next Queen.

"Remember, you must make him and the Queen take an oath before you tell them anything, " Lady Sam warned.

"I will do that, mother," a warm smile returned to Jane's face. Jane felt so proud of herself for thinking of a solution. She could never imagine that she had only but fall into her grandfather's scheme.

"We are running out of time mother, I will inform the prince about his brother today. Who knows, the lords are already in search of him. Our plans will fall if they get to him before the Queen," Jane said.

"Do that but be careful, your grandfather called it a secret among the high lords. He must never find out that the news lick through you. Otherwise, he might kill you. You know your grandfather is very principled," Lady Sam warned. She was concerned for her daughter's safety.

"I will mum, I will also warn the prince," Jane replied.