Chapter 86 - Back Safe And Sound

We were not far from the palace, on our way we saw a large group of an army marching to the borders of zamuniland. Grandma has sent almost half the palace guard to go search for us.

"My prince, my princess thank goodness you're finally back, we tried looking for you everywhere," Zenab's right-hand man said in relief.

"It's a long story, I just want to take a bath now so is the princess. where is the queen mother?" Zenab asked.

"Well sir she's in the palace hall preparing to go for war," the guard said.

"What war!, this is worse than I thought" Zenab hissed.

"Really" I couldn't hide the thrill.

"This is not funny Nancy, it is a serious matter," Zenab said. I bite my lip and stop myself from smiling the more. I simply can't wait to hear his excuse for all this mess.

"My princess we all thought an enemy of the kingdom has captured you two and of course we needed to find you two as soon as possible" the guard said.

"I knew this was going to happen, okay lead the way," Zenab said, the guard nodded his head taking the lead as we strode behind him to the palace hall.

"Where is the queen mother at the moment?" Zenab asked a maid in the hallway.

"ln, the grand hall with the tribe leaders" the maid responded with her head still bowing down.

I guess they are having an emergency meeting I mean a rescue mission to put it that way.

when she saw us coming from the door, she finally took a deep breath as she ran to hug both of us in a warm tight embrace.

"Oh my god, you two gave me such a hysteria, Zenab how could you two leave the palace without your palace guards and you jump over the cliff to the forbidden forest? how could you be so reckless?" grandma scolds holding Zenab's ears. I couldn't stop myself from smiling.

"Mother, it's not my fault it's your granddaughter's, she wanted to swim in the waterfalls, I only went there to protect her" Zenab pouted with a whisper putting all the blame on me.

"W-what my fault?" I said pointing a finger in my face as my eyes widened. of course, grandma was going to scold him more than she would have probably scolded me.

"Yes," he rolled his eyes.

"Really now, sorry grandma it's not our fault, we were covered in mud so I had the craziest idea of jumping into the waterfall. we're sorry we got you worried" I said with a puppy face holding a piece of her dress.

"Fine, that is not important anymore what matters is that both of you are back safe and sound," Grandma said tracing her finger across my face.

"You two need to take a shower you look absolutely disarrayed" grandma smirks.

"I know right, grandma I can't wait to get out of these clothes myself," I said with a smile.

"Okay, everyone I'm sorry to have troubled you for nothing the crown prince and royal princess are back and safe. I believe there is no need for this meeting anymore you may all leave" Grandma announced to the tribe leaders as she led both of us out of the grand hall.

"You two go ahead I will ask the royal kitchen to bring food to your chambers" Grandma mumbles as she turns on the right corridor.

"Yes grandma" we both responded.

"How smart of you prince Zenab to try putting all the blame on" I snap.

"See grandma scolded you less so it was a wise move" he smirks.

"Hump" I spat as we both went our separate ways, he turns into the left corridor leading to his chambers while I walk forth.

Bang! I open the door to my chambers the maids were ready to serve me.

"Pana, prepare my bath" I ordered.

"Yes my lady, it is done just the way you like it," Pana said as she tries to help me take off my clothes.

"Geez, my lady what really happen? we were so scared you and the prince were in danger. all the maids had to stay up all night and pray to the moon goddess for you and the princes' safety... we.. we.." Pana mumbles once she opens her mouth she doesn't stop. she never runs out of what to say.

"Pana... please can you all leave me alone, I had a long night and I want to have my bath all by myself thank you" I spat walking away from them.

"I'm sorry my Lady we will wait here while you take your bath and we will help you get dressed" she pouts gently bowing her head.

"No Pana I want to be alone, you are not allowed to even stay outside the door, now leave all of you... no no not another word from you" I said raising my hands, they finally get it leaving me alone.

"Yes my Lady"

It's so amazing to take a shower all by myself it took me a while to come out of the bathtub. finding it had to decide what to wear, I had a towel around my chest, I grabbed an apple from the basket on the table. 

I wonder why I thought of Baby all of a sudden, damn his memory just ruin my mood. Am I that desperate for his love? why can't I just forget about him? As if that's even possible I let out a chuckle while I eat my apple. Wolfe was howling around my feet wanting me to pick him up.

"Come on Wolfe, not now, let me finish dressing up" I pout bending down to give him a gentle brush on his head. Just then there was a knock on the door, it must be Pana this girl will never let me be, anyway I need her help, it is good she is here.

"Come in Pana," I said taking a seat in front of the dressing mirror.

Someone walks in. "Don't just stand there Pana, help me pick a dress" I mumble picking Wolfe on my laps since he won't stop howling. I'm surprised Pana went mute all of a sudden, that's unlike her.

The person picks up one of the dresses laid out on the bed.

"Great Pana, I always like your choice now help me with my hair. I know I wanted to be alone but now I'm bored" I pout still not looking at the person standing beside me. I was concerned when she wasn't moving an inch.

"Don't just stand there Pana get moving" I rumble. She was still not moving I swiftly turn to face the person behind me.

My mouth dropped open as my eyes widened and my face turns red. At the same time, I couldn't ignore his beautiful brilliant brown eyes that gaze at every inch of my body as if it was scanning for something.

I tilted my head to the left as my eyes drop to his dress that carries a gold lacework and was well embroider with rich fabrics.

Nothing is quite impressive as a man that knows how to dress. Wait a second why is my dumb ass thinking about all this right now?

'you can't ignore the fact that he is gorgeous, omg look at his arms, so strong imagine being wrapped around in those muscle arms, and well, will you like to have a look at his ass?' my demon giggled, unknowingly tilting my head to watch his ass.

'wouldn't you want to squeeze that ass, wait, have you checked out his lips, goodness so juicy' I ended focusing my attention on his lips stop doing that. I try to stop myself from having those thoughts. what the hell is he doing here?

"You!!" I finally snapped out of it, I was thinking about Baby and for a while, my lustful thought took over my senses.

"How dare you come into my chambers? I could have you killed for this" I roared in anger as I felt the towel tied around my chest loosen up.

My eyes drop to my abs as I hold the towel firmly. This idiot has some nerves.

"How did you get in here?" I angrily stare.

"I have my ways and stop yelling you were the one that ask me to come in, and you asked me to pick up your dress for you" he rumbles.

"W-what!" my blood boils.

"Were you planning on taking advantage of me my princess? How can you ask me to come into your chambers when you don't have any clothes on?" He paused and stares at me.

"Or... You miss him so much that you don't care who you do it with, oh I see..." He said in a serious tone.

"You dunce, another word from that grungy mouth of yours, and I will have it shut forever, now get out!" I yell pointing at the door.

The bastard instead of leaving stands there and folds his arms

"Why are you still standing there, get out right this instant!" I yelled but he looked unbothered by my threats.

He takes steps closer to me with his hands behind his back.

"You can yell and the guards will troop in we will be seen this close and the end result will be for us to get married, or you could just get dressed and follow me, your choice," he said as his lips almost touch mine, why will he come that close to me before saying that? I could kill him right now.

I fold my fist in anger.

"Listen, Zenab needs you right now, he asked me to secretly bring you to his chambers" he pouted and I could feel the sense of urgency in his voice. Was my brother in danger? I could swallow my pride for him. I will deal with this one later.

"Okay, fine wait outside" I reluctantly agreed.

"I can't be seen outside your chambers" he pokes.

"Then what? you want to stand here while I get dressed, is that it?" I snapped.

"I will stand at the corner there and oh don't worry I have seen everything I need to see already I'm not going to peep on you while you get dressed," he said as he walks to the corner of the door.

"You are such a moron, geez" I cursed.