I raised my head to face the light. Even after the long rest I still felt a bit tired. I felt an arm wrap itself around my waist

"Morning" his voice was like a sip of wine to my ear. I had let him take a rest with me because I wanted to watch over him. He was still physically hurt because of me."rest, it's still much too early " he gently pulled my arm

"but it's morning " he smiled still half asleep"  Here in this world we wake up when the mortals sleep" "Aldric do you mind if I take a walk?" "it's not really safe" "I won't stray too far, promise" he sighed and waved his hand

I got out of bed, wore my worn-out clothes, and started walking.

My eyes were offered beauty, This castle was a literal Goliath tree yet the interior didn't scream tree at all. The ground was polished and the air smelled of berries. There were paintings along the walls of captivating women and handsome men. Some had wings, some were blue and others had cat eyes

After a long time of walking aimlessly, I managed to stop in front of a pool. I rested by the edge and dipped my toes.

I was a princess, a real princess of a real kingdom. Finally, my life was worth something though I still miss my art studio and museum. Hope Miranda can survive without me for the art exhibition

But what got me was that I would have to fight my 'brother' for the throne, a faefolk tradition. It's been days since that, I felt dreading, and timid to face my 'brother'.

Aldrich assured me that he would teach me and that there was nothing to worry about, but still, I worry. I worry about what's happening back home, I worry about what I'm going to do. At least I'm going to attend a far and fairy class. That's something I guess. Maybe I'm not fit to be a royal, what do I know about politics, being social, the hierarchy, and all that? Realistically speaking I would be horrible.

I raised my head and found a meadow. How ideal I thought, I started crafting away my own tools with the plants and tree bark and started painting on the leaves, mind you these were colossus leaves, bigger than my head. I felt so much steadier when I finished the piece

But then something grabbed my neck and pushed me into the water. I began resisting and fighting for a breath

Whatever it was pulled me up still having a powerful hold on me. I coughed out some of the water and looked to find a man over me. he carried a crooked nose, pale skin as white as a sheet, cheeks with scars, white eyes, a sharp jaw medium-length blonde hair. His look terrified me, was this a ghost?

"not as fast as we used to be"his voice made my toes curl and my soul tremble. "yes Adeline it's me, your sea prince, your right hand and servant," he said that mockingly

"Who are you?" he looked taken back by my question

" I'm your darkest fantasy Adeline, I'm the dream that you are cursed to never wake from " he wiped a hair from my face "Still as beautiful as the poem goes... she mocks the peasants with her beauty and steals the hearts of royals with it"

He turned his head to my painting " A fairy like you with a skill how surprising. I hope you don't mind if I take that. Before I could even respond he disappeared

I got up and ran back to my room. I jumped on top of Aldric and started sobbing my eyes out. He lifted my chin to face him

"Who hurt you?" he asked so innocently

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So sorry for the long wait. I had to go for a surgery to remove my tonsils. So I was very weary from it (ᗒᗣᗕ)՞

But I'm back now and you can expect regular updates from me

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Do you think that Sammy/Adeline will beat he 'brother' and become queen even though she knows nothing of fighting and how this world works?

What do think this sea prince's deal is?