Bloodlines, Love, Ruins.

Chapter 1

{Alara's POV}

Today is the day my life changes forever. In just a matter of hours I will no longer just be Princess of Nadir, I'll be the lady of Rayner's castle and kingdom. And once my father passes, I'll become Queen of Nadir and if Lord Rayner accomplishes restoring the land he was given, he'll become King of that land, as well as King of Nadir... I'm sure he is aware of this and the benefits of having Nadir in his back pocket. Our armies are supplies are that of the vast quantity, as well as are merchant trades. He would become the most powerful king of all the kingdoms. Atleast he's willing to take the traditional route, others just want our heads along with our thrones. They want nothing more to wipe out our bloodline.

"Princess Alara, you bath is ready." Little miss spy Roselyn charges into my charmers.

"Thank you, Roselyn." I pat her shoulder as I leave my room and head to the bathing chambers connected to mine just through a door.

Without putting up much of fuss, I peel my night gown off and climb into the oversized bath, immediately relaxing as the hot water touches my skin. Just as I close my eyes to succumb to the relaxation theres a knock on the door.

"Who is i-" Before I can even get the words out, my overbearing mother pushes the door wide open. "Hello mother, what can I do for you now?"

"I don't mean to rush you, but Lord Rayner has arrived early, so you need to hurry up so you can get ready. He isn't one who likes to wait long." Her voice is stern as she starts running around the room gathering towels and my robe.

"You can tell Lord Rayner the one thing I won't do is rush my bath. I like to take my time. You, mother out of everyone should respect that." I smirk at my snarky remarks. I wouldn't make everything so hard on her if she was more of a mother than a chef preparing dinner for a savage wolf.

"Hurry your ass up and get ready." She snaps, throwing a towel my way. She gives me one more dirty look and leaves my bathing chambers.

Guess she's not in a playful mood, shocker. I didn't even get to actually wash anything, I just got in here. I wash my hair as fast as I can along with my body, aggravated, I wrap the towel around my body aggressively and throw on my house shoes, stomping off into my bed chambers.

"Princess!" Roselyn rushes to me and pulls me to the foot of my bed. "We must hurry, please pick a dress quickly so we can you get ready for Lord Rayner." She motions to the three gowns on my mattress.

It's disgusting how everyone keeps talking like I'm some appetizer, it's like I'm not even a person anymore. I'm not.... I'm a peace treaty and an item for an alliance between two full grown men. I wish I was making this shit up but, I'm not and this is my reality. Seems harsh for those who don't know me, or the things I have to do to survive... things I'm going to have to do....

"Roselyn, after today you will never see me again. I bet that makes you happy, doesn't it?" I ask boldly as I examine the three gowns.

"Princess Alara, I helped raise you. Of course I'll be sad to see you g-."

"Cut the crap Roselyn." I huff and roll my eyes. "This one." I point to the emerald shade gown with gold embroidering.

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[Rayner's Pov]

"Lord Rayner!" King Nadir greets me with a smile and outstretched hand as I enter his conference chambers. "We weren't expecting you to be here until tomorrow."