A Lovely lantern

chapter 3

Luke was summoned by the old man Duke , Oliva stood watching . Luke entered the manshion . the Duke went straight to the point .

Luke was shocked , buy what both father and daughter wanted from him , to replace her daughter. Luke hesitated to accept . the old man began to speak.

" if you replace my daughter , i will make sure to take of your brother , whom you truly love ".

he stopped for a moment then continued " i heard you are working hard for your brother's education ". ....... don't worry I will give him a good life . and make sure that his studies go well , so what do you say luke " . he stated .

Luke was lost in his thoughts for a moment ,he thought "it will be worth to put my life at line for the sake of my beloved brother Marvin , since he is the only hope in this world for me" . Luke nodded saying " yes " to the old man .( end of the flash back)

(the palace)

the carriage stopped at the palace gate , that vibration made luke to get out of his daze he signed slowly . he took a glance at outside ,the carriage was about to enter the big gate , it was so beautiful that Luke has never seen something like this in his whole life, the people welcomed the coming of the soldiers and the prince's . the prince got down of the carriage , luke slowly peeked outside he was about to get down but his leg slipped , he was about to fall the prince caught him with such a gentle manner that made his hands land on Luke's waist . Luke blushed , the prince slowly resealed his hands from his waist , the commanders excused themselves , the other works were handed to there assistants . the general and the prince entered the palace , luke made no noise ,he just followed the man . all the maid's, footmen's and the head Buttler welcomed them with respect , the general started to flirt with the maids has soon as he entered . it was is habit , but who was he ? .

" your highness this way " the elder lady who was in charge of service said to the general , he went on the other way . Luke observed " your highness , ? why do they call an general as , highness? . luke was confused .

the head Buttler Sebastian an young beta who is 22 years old , serves the royal family after his father , came forward , some maids stood waiting for the prince to call them .

" your highness , may i know who is this " he asked . as he looked at luke . Luke was just wearing an shabby white cloth which was even covering his head and half of his face and he was bair foot . there eyes met Sebastian gave a smile to him . Luke flushed buy the sudden smile ." beautiful " he thought as he lowered his head.

" he is an Omega , that i brought with a reason , so please take care of him " he handed over the blood stained sword to Sebastian has he moved . " yes your highness " . Sebastian bowed has the prince left .

Sebastian took luke to a guest room which was simple but wide with enough space a simple decorated double bed . " sir please take your time to clean up yourself , i will get you the dress which will fit your size " .luke nodded silently . " Sebastian smiled at him once again has he left ." a beta ? he has a beautiful smile " luke praised Sebastian in his thoughts . he removed his clothes has he dipped himself at the bathtub which was wide enough for two people . " i wonder how the prince will treat me? , and how will he look like once he removes his helmet ? , will he be ugly ? just like how the rumours are said "? luke closed his eyes has his thoughts wandered about the prince throughout his mind .

TO BE CONTINUED.........