WHO MADE ME A PRINCE
chapter two - lilith.

LILITH WAS A PRINCESS from the small kingdom of Feradona. She attended a banquet at the Obelian Empire to celebrate the Coronation of Emperor Claude. That was where they first met and Claude took her in as one of his concubines.

Feradona was a very cruel nation that oppressed women and thought very lowly of them. Even being a princess , Lilith had very less Authority , even in the matter of her marriage.

LILITH WENT OUT OF THE Banquet hall for fresh air in the garden, while her Father , King Of Feradona was trying to approach Claude in the hall. After Giving his Greetings, The king then carefully brought up the topic of marriage of the emperor...

"Emperor Claude, you have worked oh so very hard in bringing down the previous tyrant for the sake of the people in your Empire , but I believe it is about time you begin thinking of yourself as well."

Claude Glanced at him with icy cold eyes as if saying 'I don't have time for this nonsense.'

The king gulped and then continued "As Emperor, it is only natural for you to have an Empress, is it not? I have a very beautiful daughter , I'm sure she would be--"

Claude looked him dead in the eye with a threatening glare. The king stopped mid sentence , frozen by fear of the emperor's gaze.

Claude then walked by him without saying anything.

A while later Lilith came back to the hall and among the crowd, Claude's eyes fell on her beautiful golden eyes. Claude stared at her for a while before being interrupted by some pesky nobles introducing their Daughters.

A while later the king of Feradona once again came up to Claude and Introduced him to his daughter.

"Glory and Blessings upon the Sun of the Obelian Empire. Greetings your Majesty. I am Lilith Vi Feradona. It is an Honour to finally meet you." Lilith spoke as she bowed.

"You may rise."

When she raised her head up, their eyes met. Claude was once again mesmerized by those beautiful golden eyes. Lilith was also enchanted by the beauty of the infamous Jewelled eyes of Obelia. Both stared deep into each other's eyes as If trying to peek into each other's soul.

The king then once again began.

"As You Can see your Majesty my daughter's beauty is-"

The kings sentence was cut by Claude.

"I'll take her."

"Pardon?"

Claude gave the king an icy glare.

"I said I'll take her in-"

The king cut his sentence out of joy, "Oh Goodness! what a wonderful news isn't it! Lilith , my sweet daughter you're going to become the empress---"

Suddenly the whole banquet hall went quiet because of Claude's Dark Aura. Claude looked at the king with a cold and threatening look .

"Not only did you dare cut me when I was speaking , you also dared to think I would make your daughter the Empress."

There was complete silence in the hall . the king gulped and said "Forgive me Your Majesty I was so overjoyed over hearing that you would be willing to give my Daughter Attention that I misspoke. May I be so rude as to ask you to repeat what you were saying."

Claude was debating in his head whether to kill this man right now or let it slide this time...

'He's looking down on me. Does he take me for a fool? Well it is a banquet.. a joyous occasion to celebrate my enthronement , shedding blood on this day is not something I would want... hmm then shall i imprison him and then wage war with Feradona? I would like to get rid of any nuisances and it would serve as a good example for the rest of the people who are looking down on me. But if I wage a war right after my enthronement and the reason being as petty as someone's loose tongue-'

Felix interrupted his thoughts by whispering into his ear "Your Majesty, You've been quiet for a while now."

Claude let out a small sigh and glanced over to Lilith , eyes still brimming with coldness.

"I'm willing to welcome your daughter to my Palace as a Concubine."

"A...Concubine...?"

Claude then glared at the king once again , this time he was almost about to order felix to cut off the head of this nuisance , until the king realized it and said,

"Aahh How wonderful , isn't that right My dear?" He said while holding the shoulder of his daughter.

"Ahh Yes..."

Upon hearing that the emperor took in a concubine many others began to approach him with similar intentions. Claude, already tired from this nuisance, announced the end of this banquet and left the hall with felix.

Lilith kept staring at the back of the man she was supposedly a Concubine for now. It all happened so suddenly she was still trying to process it all.

A WEEK LATER LILITH came to Obelia as a Concubine and brought her two Closest Maids , Olivia Grantum and Bella Siftel, with her. They were guided to the Ruby Palace, which will be their residence from now on.

Lilith would mostly spend her time going for walks around the gardens or going to the library.

2 weeks passed since her arrival and Claude hadn't visited her once. She didn't reach out to him either. She quietly stayed at the Palace, living in peace.

Then soon many other Concubines started residing in the Ruby Palace as well. Claude's harem kept growing. Claude began visiting but very rarely and during his first visit he didn't even remember or give Lilith any attention.

'Claude's Harem was filled with many beauties from several places. Of course a woman such as myself who could hardly rival the others in beauty would be ignored.'  Thought Lilith

Then Lilith decided that she wants to be free. She doesn't want to be trapped in a cage , she wants to go around the globe and Live her Life.

She gathered her courage and walked to the Main Palace where the Emperor's Office was located. She knocked on the door.

"Come in." a cold voice from beyond the door came. She gulped and went in.

"Glory and Blessings upon the Sun of the Obelian Empire. Greetings Your Majesty." Claude simply gave her a glance and then looked back at the papers on his desk.

"If I may be so rude to ask you a question?" she started the conversation.

"..." Claude remained silent.

"Your Majesty , Do you have any interest in me?" She asked. Claude looked up with a Blank Face.

"What is your point? "

"I wish to leave the Palace. There are many women in the Ruby Palace who have unmatchable beauty. If one such as myself was to leave you would have no loss whatsoever."

Claude put the papers aside and looked at her. They made eye contact and Claude upon looking at her eyes remembered why he brought her here in the first place.

"So you wish to return to Feradona?" asked Claude

"No."

"Your Father , Gave You to Me As a Concubine. If you wish to stop being my concubine then I will hand you over back to your father." Said Claude with an emotionless expression still staring straight into her eyes.

"Why must you 'hand me over', with all due respect I am not a tool , neither a doll meant to be played and tossed around with. I will send a letter to my father letting him know of my demotion from Concubine. And will then leave the Palace on my own. That's All." Lilith said with her eyes brimming with a beautiful light

'I don't want to return to Feradona , that Godforsaken place is a complete hell for women. Even if I am a princess it's still not easy , especially if I was to go back after purposely leaving my position as concubine. I might be called a traitor and beaten to death. After sending father the letter I will run away from both Obelia and Feradona and travel the world not as Lilith Vi Feradona but as Lilith. Lilith alone.'  Thought Lilith as she turned around and began to walk towards the door.

Claude would've normally let her go. But her eyes caught his attention. She wasn't afraid of Claude. That light in her eyes wasn't fear.

'That light in her eyes.... Hope.... Her eyes are filled with Hope....They look beautiful. I want to see those eyes a little longer.'

"I don't believe I gave you permission to leave." said Claude

Lilith who was now near the door turned around in shock and confusion and looked at the Emperor.

"It would be far too rude to have you leave the Palace on your own. After sending the letter to your Father, Upon his reply I will prepare a carriage and knights to escort you back safely to Feradona." Claude said with a slight smirk on his face as he stared deeply into her eyes.

"I'd rather die than go back to Feradona! Your Majest-" Suddenly there was a knock on the door.

"Your Majesty, May I Come in ?" Said Felix

"Yes." replied Claude.

Felix entered with a stack of papers and placed them on his desk. He turned around , bowed slightly and greeted Lilith.

"Felix escorts her back to the Ruby Palace."

"Your Majesty ! we're not done ye-"

" Lilith. I will call for you after I have carefully thought about your request."

Felix looked at both of them in confusion.

Lilith kept thinking about how Claude called her using her first name and had a hard time sleeping that night.