Chapter 481: The offer
The doors were pushed open and Kaiden stepped on hand in hand with Ariel. The room went silent once the cold prince arrived with a soft smile on his lips next to a lady whose beauty didn’t belong to this realm.
The king’s eye narrowed, recognising Ariel from the report he received. Kaiden stopped at the door, his eyes instantly locked on someone; it wasn’t the king or his mother, but someone he wasn’t expecting to see here.
Her grey eyes were locked on him, and with a soft smile, she then chimed. "Welcome back, Prince Kaiden. I have been waiting."
A soft smile, sharp grey eyes with striking black hair. She carried herself with a demeanour like she owned the room. That was the first impression Kaiden had of Eleanor.
His hold on Ariel tightened; he already knew once he saw Eleanor, where this was heading.
This wasn’t the first time he was meeting the princess. Kaiden did not acknowledge her presence at first. His gaze immediately shifted to the king and his mother
"Greetings your majesty and your highness." He greeted with a bow, and Ariel followed his lead. Kaiden went straight to the point. He already had a strong urge to flee the room immediately.
"I didn’t know you had guests. Maybe I should return another time. I came to report my trip as requested and introduce someone to you." He chimed, then glanced at Ariel, whose fingers were silently trembling on his arm.
"This is Ariel, the one who has stolen my heart and wife-to-be." Kaiden introduced without batting an eye. The king glanced at the noble consort, then at his son. He felt a strong headache coming on.
"Are you sure about what you are doing? Marriage is not something to be taken lightly." He advised his son, Kaiden smiled.