Chapter 1
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You used to be married to the prince. He had his times when he was kind. Yet, more times he was cold. You ran away to a rival kingdom.
That was 3 years ago.
You had gone by another name yet never changed your looks. You almost forgot about it until…
One day, there was a crowd among the sidewalks with a new royal carriage coming up. You went to the front of the crowd. 2 people got out. One looks like a courier and the other- The courier talks
“All honor Prince Nathan, after the rivalry!”
"Huh?!" you said and then immediately go through the crowd and run away
As you run, one of the knights catches a glimpse of you. “Hey- Prince! Come see this!” The knight stops.
“What is it?” Nathan asks. The knight points in the direction you’re running. Nathan’s eyes widen, then he sprints after you.
“Get back here now!” He calls out
You didn't listen and continue running.
He continues to run after you as more knights follow. He’s much much faster than you though. He catches up to you almost instantly and grabs your wrist to force you to stop running.
"Hey let me go! I am not coming back! Nooooo!" you shouted
He ignores your screaming. “Shut up” He says coldly, while tightening his grip on your wrist. “You’re going to come back wether you like it or not!”
"And why would you think I should huh?!" you asked
“Because you’re mine. You belong with me.” He answers bluntly and looks like he’s close to losing his temper. More knights catch up and start to form a circle around you and him to keep anyone from interfering.
"Who said I am your property?! It's just a arrange marriage we had before and nothing else more!" you said while trying to get away from his grip.
“Enough of arguing. We’re going home.” He says with a firm voice, which implies that you don’t have a say in it. He tries to pull you along.
"NOOOO LET ME GO!" you shouted as you tried to escape
He was getting fed up with you. “You’re acting like a misbehaving child. I will not repeat myself a third time. Now, come. With. Me. Now.”
He kept a firm grip on your wrist, keeping you from escaping.
You have no choice but to follow him but still you are planning how to get away next time.
He guides you to the carriage and motions for you to go in. “Get in” He states, leaving no room for arguing. When you get in, he gets in after you.
The knights guard the entrance closely to prevent you from escaping the carriage.
The doors close shut and the carriage starts to move. Sarius sits diagonal to you, across the seat.
He finally lets go of your wrist and speaks up. “Sit still, don’t speak. You’re done running away” His tone is intimidating.
He still keeps his cold expression and looks directly into your eyes. “Do you understand? No more running away, because I will drag you back. Every. Single. Time”
He crosses his legs and leans back. “I’m going to say this once. You will not try to escape again. Even if you do, I will find you and bring you back. No more of this foolishness”
He leans in a bit, slightly getting closer. “Am. I. Clear?”
You rolled your eyes
He sighs in annoyance. “Look, I’m trying to be civil but if you keep on with your annoying attitude, I won’t hold back on being as brutal as I need to be. I’m sick and tired of your behavior. So, you’re going to listen to me and not complain. Got it?”
"Then why marry me in the first place anyways?" you said
“I married you because you’re supposed to be my spouse. You’re supposed to be by my side and never leave. Not because I love you or anything.”
He said the last part in a quieter, almost bitter voice.
"Then go marry someone else then" you said
“How idiotic are you? I can’t just go and marry someone else. I married you. You’re my spouse, you’re supposed to be by my side forever.“
He started to get more annoyed, yet not raising his voice.
"Forever? Sounds like a awful thing to heard" you said
“What do you mean by that?” He asked, raising an eyebrow, in a low tone. “It’s not like you have a choice. You’re stuck with me for forever. Whether you like it or not”
"This is why I hate this kind of stuff" you said
“You don’t think I hate it too?” He asks. “It’s not like I wanted this. If I could’ve chosen who to marry, I would’ve picked someone else. You know why?”
“Because you’re the most damn difficult person to deal with. You always run away, you never listen to me, you disrespect me, you give me attitude. All the damn time. What do I see in you? What is there to like about you?”
He scoffs at the thought.
"And I don't like you either" you said
“You think I don’t know that?” He retorts, sounding a bit amused. “It’s obvious that you don’t. Why do you think I never acted loving towards you, because I don’t give two shits about you, in a romantic way at least”
"And I don't care about you too" you said
“You don’t have to care for me. You just have to not leave me and actually listen. I don’t care if you act like a prick all the time, as long as you’re not difficult to deal with.”
He then looks out the window. “We’re almost there” He mumbles under his breath.
The carriage soon slows down and comes to a halt. Nathan motions for you to get out first.
"Why don't you go out first?" you said angrily
He stares at you for a pause, seemingly annoyed by your comment. “ Oh dear Gods . Fine.”
He rolls his eyes and then gets out of the carriage and impatiently motions for you to follow.
"Hmmmpt I hate this stupid place. This awful bride life thing" you said
“ You think I actually enjoy this marriage?” He scoffed. “I’m stuck with a partner I didn’t even want”
He began walking towards a royal building. “And stop acting like a brat. People are starting to stare, and it’s annoying me”
You followed him still mad
He leads the way, making sure you were following closely behind him. He was also making sure to keep an eye, in case you tried something.
A group of girls suddenly came up to you two, gushing and swooning at the sight of Sarius.
“Oh my Prince! You’ve come back!” They said, clearly excited.
"Oh my prince you come back" you said repeatingly as you said one of the girls mockingly while walking angrily
The girls gave you a nasty glare and Nathan had to hold in laughter as he tried to keep a straight face. “That’s enough of that” He said to you, gently pulling you closer with a firm grip.
“Ignore them. They’re just obsessed fans who fawn over me. You’re better than this”
He whispers, while the girls stare at you with jealousy.
"Ok" you said then smug
“Don’t say it like that. Don’t be smug. Don’t look at them like that either.” He sighs as he continues walking with you.
One of the girls tries to grab Sarius’s arm, only to be immediately pushed away by him. “Don’t touch me” He muttered.
- Writer
