THE ROYAL BOND

A fight for power

" I have to talk to him before things get out of control "

Princess Satiana felt so much pressure and she was thinking of talking to her brother. Maybe, he could convince the king to change his mind.

Princess Satiana was walking towards her brother's yard, she was admiring her face through the mirror in the wall of the corridors but she looked shocked the next minute when she saw a familiar silhouette.

She widened her eyes in disbelief and shook her head in dissatisfaction.

'Is that not Prince Allan?' She craned her head, trying to get a better view.

She had so many questions in her head.

What shocked her was not her brother's presence but the relationship between the prince and the girl he was kissing.

The girl seemed to be too shy and uncomfortable.

'But, why is he not concerned about his reputation? Why would he kiss a girl in public?'

She could not help but wonder if her brother was fit to be the next King. He was too reckless to be a king.

Prince Allan had a huge number of admirers.

He was hot and handsome with a drool-worthy body, appearance-wise, he was perfect.

People who did not know him well were full of praise for him but Princess Satiana knew better- her brother was a devil incarnate.

While staring and her brother, she found herself lost in thoughts, entertaining thoughts of being a queen.

"My Queen, some commoners are outside demonstrating and threatening to enter the palace." One of the royal guards reported while shaking with fear.

The Queen seemed unmoved by the information and she was busy enjoying her cold juice while her makeup artist attended to her at the moment.

Her concerns were about how she could regain the love of her lover, John. They were married but they were not as intimate as they used to be. It was because of what she had done to ascend the throne. But so what? At least, he became the King due to her efforts. John was too naive, he was not aware of the dark sides of being a royal.

But since the love was still there, she was sure that things would go back to how they were while they were dating. He would forgive her, he always did. To her, John was perfect and by becoming the king, he was fully using his potential unlike when he was a mere physician.

The guard informed the queen again and she shot him a cold and sinister look. "What do those commoners want?" She lifted her chin in disdain as she asked.

"Your Highness, they are complaining about family members who are being held captive in the palace, they want them released or they will sabotage the economy. " The guard answered while trembling in fear.

"Who do they think they are? If it wasn't for my reputation, do they think they would be standing now? I would have killed them all by now! Do they know the consequences of threatening me?

No one dares to threaten me in this kingdom, not even the Queen Mother, So who are they? " She had a murderous look on her face as she asked.

" Why are you still standing here? Don't you know what to do? Teach them, let others know that no one can ever threaten me. " The Queen ordered her guards.

What followed next were gunshots as the captives were killed before their demonstrating family members.

The Queen had a satisfied look on her face as she enjoyed the facials, not bothered by the cries of pain from her citizens.

" Hey, you silly sister what are you doing here? I thought you would be preparing to meet up with that good-for-nothing fiance. What is his name again? Prince Killian? " Princess Satiana was pulled from the thoughts of being a Queen by her brother's voice and she had a dissatisfied look on her face.

She felt powerful and free by just thinking about being the next Queen with John, her lover as the King. Such thoughts motivated her more, she wanted to change her fate and destiny.

When Prince Allan noticed that Satiana was not listening to him, he gripped her wrist tightly, making her wince in pain.

A sharp pain shot through Princess Satiana's hand and it brought her back to reality.

" Let go of my hand, you jerk. " She shouted threateningly.

The relationship between the siblings was very good before and they were close but as time passed, they grew apart since they had different interests in life.

'I think my dream of becoming the queen is valid and I can do it.

What I have to do is gain my father and brother's trust and before they realize it, I will have done what they never imagined.

By the time I ascend the throne, they will be ten feet under the ground. 'Princess Satiana thought about her goal as she tried to put her emotions in check.

While she was growing up, she was sheltered and she never got a chance to learn how to use swords and guns since she had guards in her beck and call but that was going to change.

"Princess Satiana, do you hear me? Why are you here? I don't have time for your tantrums!" Prince Allan shouted, bringing Satiana out of her daze.

" I'm here to talk to you about my fiance." Princess Satiana assumed an innocent and hurt expression as she spoke but she was dying of hatred and disdain in her heart.

" I think the king made it clear about what you're supposed to do with Prince Killian." His statement left no room for discussion, but she wasn't going to let him go without hearing her out.

"Mhm, I am here to offer you a deal and if you don't want to hear me out, I am going to back out from the plan. I am the main character and you can't do it without me. " Princess Satiana spoke smugly.

Prince Allan had made one step past Princess Satiana but her words made him turn back in shock.

'"What deal"? the prince asked with a domineering voice.

"Since I haven't been trained on how to defend myself and on ways of attacking the enemy with a sword and gun, can you arrange for me to be trained by your master?" It was not a request but a command.

Prince Allan wondered why Satiana would want to be trained all of a sudden since she had never shown interest before.

She was the only girl in the family, and from a young age, she was spoiled and pampered by everyone.

"What nonsense are you spewing? and why my master?" he capped her chin and raised her face, pinching her delicate skin.

"Listen, you spoilt brat, I will not allow you to ruin my plan with your emotions! " he then released her chin with so much force.

Princess Satiana Almost fell but she regained her footing, steadying herself. Her hatred for her brother soured and she was more determined to push forward with her plan. She wanted to make him regret it.

"It's either you get me trained or you forget about using me in your mission." She spoke stubbornly.

Satiana knew the reason for training but wasn't going to disclose that to anyone.

"Don't you think I should know how to protect myself? I am embarking on a difficult mission and I might get killed if discovered. Don't I need a way out? " She asked.

"I will arrange it for you then." Convinced, Prince Allan agreed to her demands.

' The first mission is completed. ...'