MATE OR MONSTER

Chapter 2

Prince Finn POV

"Sorry, Your Highness," Finn said quickly. "I came to give you information about the ceremony. I think we should get started."

The people were murmuring, their whispers growing louder by the second. The king stood up, his voice booming across the room. "Let's go out there and meet everyone. We can't be late."

The queen's eyes narrowed, her gaze fixed on me with suspicion. "Okay, my king," she said, her voice dripping with unease.

I let out a sigh of relief, “pheeeew!” my heart was still racing from the close call. “What if I had been caught?” I wondered.

Just then, a friendly maid Wesley approached me, a mischievous glint in her eye. "Caught doing what?" she teased.

I laughed, trying to play it cool. "Standing here," I replied, trying to brush it off.

The maid chuckled and playfully hit me on the arm. "You're just overthinking. Come on, you're part of the palace guards. Nothing like that can be thought of you."

With that, she skipped off, leaving me to my thoughts. I couldn't help but think, Not again. I need to be more careful. I took a deep breath and followed the king and queen out into the crowd, trying to shake off the feeling of unease that lingered within me.

I scanned the room, my eyes locking onto Desmond, my trusted guard, who was blending in seamlessly with the suitors. I gave him a subtle nod, the signal we had agreed upon. It was time to strike.

My gaze shifted to the princess, who was growing increasingly restless. I kept a close eye on her, anticipating her move. And then, I saw it - she made a break for the back door, trying to slip away unnoticed.

But she wasn't quick enough. I had planned an attack The other guards were already in the woods waiting for her just as she reached the woods"

I watched with bated breath, my heart racing with excitement. The plan was unfolding perfectly.

Flashback ends ..

Prince Finn interrupted, “my king during the battle, Princess Lora escaped. In the chaos, the guards lost sight of their target and began attacking the maid who had followed the princess.”

The king turned to Princess Lora's side and demanded, "Do you have any idea where the princess had gone?"

Princess Lora fell to the ground, tears streaming down her face. "No, Your Majesty. I just came out to think over things and then... I don't know what happened."

Prince Charm spoke up, "My king, we can't trust her. We should keep her in the dungeon."

That night, Prince Finn snuck out to bring food and water to Princess Lora in the dungeon.

Meanwhile, Prince Charm set out to attack the neighboring park, determined to prove to his father that he was worthy of the throne. In the dead of night, he yelled, "People of Magdona Park, who can battle with the prince of Laranta?" He boasted and taunted, seeking to draw out a challenger.

When his armies were ready, they marched into the neighboring park, fighting and scattering the guards. Arrows flew, and people ran for cover.

In the midst of the chaos, Prince Charm captured a maid from the palace and brought her back to his kingdom. He threw her into the dungeon and retired to his quarters.

The next morning...

Prince Charm dressed in his finest attire, admiring himself in the mirror. He flung his hair, striking a pose, and gazed at his reflection with a satisfied smile. "My father would be so proud of me," he said to himself. "He will see that I deserve the throne."

With confidence, Prince Charm walked into the king's quarters, surrounded by his guards. He bowed low, saying, "Good morning, Your Majesty," with a charming smile.

The king rose from his throne, pointing his staff in their direction. "Well done, my son. You may sit."

Prince Charm took his position, looking pleased with himself.

Just then, Prince Finn entered the palace, his presence unnoticed by Prince Charm, who was basking in the king's praise.

"The king says, ‘Prince Charm, I am so proud of you, you deserve some appreciation so, I have a gift for you, my son,' he said with a warm smile. Prince Charm's eyes lit up as he accepted the elegantly wrapped box. He eagerly opened it, revealing a magnificent sword with the word 'Boldness' inscribed on the blade. He beamed with pride, feeling like the luckiest prince alive.

Meanwhile, Prince Finn heads to the dungeon to give food to the princess. The maid, who was captured from the neighboring park, is now in the same cell as Princess Lora. She immediately recognizes the princess and exclaims, "This is our princess!"

But Princess Lora can't remember her, having lost her memory. "Who is she?" Lora asks Finn.

Finn turns to the maid and whispers, "Please don't let anyone know that you know the princess, or you both will be killed."

The maid replies, "I don't have anything to do with my life, I'm just a common palace maid. How about we strike a deal?"

"What do you want?" Finn asks.

Don't worry don't fear that much

"I don't need your money," the maid says. It's just simple "I want you to spend a night with me. I see you love the princess so much, but she doesn't deserve such love. I can't give her any respect, we are on the same page, she never showed me any form of respect so why do I do that now.

"I'll give you till tomorrow night to think about it," The maid says.

Finn returns to sit with Princess Lora and asks, "How are you feeling?"

"My head is a bit poundy," Lora replies, looking up at him with confused eyes.

"Why do I feel you are my mate?" Princess Lora asks, her eyes locked on Finn's. "You are my mate, Finn, I can feel it."

Finn's expression remains guarded, his voice firm but gentle. "I'm just trying to help you, Princess. Don't mistake my kindness for something more." He pauses, his eyes darting towards the maid, who's watching them with an intensity that makes Finn's skin crawl. "We shouldn't be having this conversation. Not here, not now."

Lora's face falls, confusion and hurt etched on her features. "But...but I feel it. I know it's true." Finn's silence is deafening, leaving Lora wondering if she's truly lost her mind. And then, the maid speaks up, her voice dripping with malice…

You can leave prince Finn your Time's up, Finn leaves confused.