Prequel: Royal Defiance
Still fearless, reckless and for the first time again in Decades, a King's diadem shall be placed upon his head.
He was told that he was his great grandfather's drop of blood, which was the greatest ruler Russia has known...
I woke up without my husband beside me. It was a bit chilly in the morning and I snuggled closer to his spot as his warmth and his alluring smell still lingered. I didn't want to get up yet... I savored this time to contemplate about everything.
The smell of flowers in our room today felt like I'm in a huge garden in spring time.
Gardenias?...
I smiled and sniffed his pillow...
We'regetting married today.
Again...but thistime, withRussia's blessing.
It brought a smile to my face.
They told me it's an intimateone. It's a close palace celebration. Only very few friendsandfamily will be around.
I don'tremember anything aboutthefirst time we tied the knot but...I'm sure I was as happy as how I am right now. Suddenly, I thoughtaboutmyson... Thinking abouthissmile, I quickly rose fromthe bed and when I got off, I flinched as I stepped on something...
I lookedcloser and noticed petals. Creamcolored petals...
When I lookedaround the room,
Mesmerized...
I realized, I was surrounded by Gardenias.
At the door...
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