Chapter 232 - The Return of Crown Prince Gladiolus (2/2)

My mother composed herself and got back to acting emotionless.

”Crown Prince Gladiolus has come to pay a visit.” The attendant said.

My heart was pounding loudly after hearing who was just outside the door. Duke Matias has said that the crown prince was arriving this evening. I never thought I would meet him this early in the night.

The doors opened and I saw Gladiolus coming in. He has matured this past one and a half year that I haven't seen him. He was wearing a gray outfit with silver lining. His aura was more intimidating since the last time I saw him.

”Greetings to the future sun of the Jennovian Kingdom.” I stood up and gave my greeting and curtsied.

”It is good to see you again Alicia.” Gladiolus smiled widely. He walked towards us and I involuntary shivered. ”Greetings Aunt Leticia.” He walked past me. He kneeled in one knee in front of my mother, took her hand and kissed it as a sign of respect towards an elder.

My mother maintained her emotionless state. Gladiolus got up and smiled at me.

”I am happy to see you are doing well here in the palace.” Gladiolus said. ”I haven't seen you for a long time. I have missed you.”

His words just made my stomach churn. It was rather sickening to hear.

”I will excuse myself your highness. I am a little tired after the day's event and want to retire for the night.” I made an excuse just to get away from him. I curtsied and left my mother's quarters in a hurry.

'I cannot stand looking at him for any longer.' I thought to myself.

Gladiolus was the one that made the attack on our engagement parade and put many lives in danger. He also kidnapped me for his own selfish reasons. He maybe a blood relative but I cannot forgive him for what he has done.

I was about to turn on a corridor when I felt someone grab my hand and pulled me into a corner. I was pinned behind a wall on a dark corridor without a single person in sight. When I look up, I saw the one that pulled me and pinned me down.

”G-Gladiolus!” My eyes were wide in surprise. ”Let me go!” I tried to yell but he out his hand over my mouth.

”Shh… don't be so loud.” Gladiolus said with a smile. ”I missed you so much Alicia. When I departed to Alvannia, you were still asleep.”

Gladiolus held strands if my hair on his free hand and smelled it. His gesture sent shivers on my skin, as if many ants were crawling on them.

”I missed your smell. I missed the feeling of your skin.” Gladiolus said while doing things that sickens me to the core.

'Was he doing such things when I was still asleep?' I thought. This just sickened me more.

”And I missed the feeling of your lips on mine.” Gladiolus smiled and pulled his hand away from my mouth.

I was about to shout for help when his lips took over mine. He was kissing me!

edited by: nalyn

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