Well it's been a while, so I won't keep you waiting for the chapter. May the story commence!


Chapter 8 - A Special Winter Ball

Alec's P.O.V

I feel surprisingly giddy to be in the same carriage, heading to the same place. Normally, I wouldn't care as much. Life is so short, and we should spend it travelling to millions of places, before our untimely doom. Then, you wouldn't pass away with regret. Yet here I am, somewhat violating one of my morales, though this act of violation may be excused due to the fact that I'm VISITING THE MANSION OF PRINCE MAGNUS AGAIN.

I fidget in my seat, my emerald green suit feeling slightly tight. My pale white bow is pinned with a dark, misty green, circular brooch, it's silk ribbons swaying from side to side in the ride. My shoes have been shined, like, 409,326 times for today, and my hair's combed to both sides, but still keeps puffing up.

Isabelle sits next to me. She looks excited, like a kid during christmas, off to sit on santa's lap. Her sky blue ball gown has layers and layers of soft fabrics, shimmering in the moonlight, like waves upon a cool lake in the summer. Her silk gloves reach to her elbows, and are tied with even ribbons, perfectly in place. Pearls are sprayed all over her gown, like shattered glass, deadly and yet intoxicatingly beautiful. Gosh, she's like a warrior cinderella.

Jace, on the other hand, is going for more of a plain look. His all black suit was just ironed, and thus has no creases. Unlike mine, his suit is a bit bigger than his usual size, so he can move better, in case of a fight. His blonde hair is slicked back with some gel, and make him look devilishly cute.

Uuurgh, come on Alec. You're over him. He's like your younger brother. He always was, and he still is. There's more important things to focus on right now. Like, the fact that Prince Magnus is now as close to us as our local bakery. And so soon too! It's honestly too surreal.

I mean, it's only been 3 months, and I assumed that I wouldn't even be able to return ever! Yet, out of the blue, a letter comes from the royal family and everyone suddenly rushes to brush up and act their best, as if they weren't tense enough already, with officials from all over the world, swarming in our house. What business do they even have here? They're so depressing, walking in with their dark clothing and shady looks, it's almost like we're being apprehended.

Nonetheless, today's not the day for that. Today, I get to see Prince Magnus again. It almost feels like all my problems will float away from the sight of him, as if I was possessed by a ghost, and he was an exorcist.

Wait

Calm down, calm down. You're the eldest. Keep your head leveled. You're not a six year old, dreaming of a prince that doesn't exist. Well, he really is a prince, and he is obviously real, but this is no fairy tale.

With my mood slightly dampened, I feel the car slow down, and past a line of trees, a glowing mansion emerges.

We're here


Gosh I hope Alec doesn't feel too bad that his spotlight is being taken by Isabelle's dress. Updates will hopefully be sooner. I know I keep saying this, and they aren't exactly coming at the speed of light, but please forgive this helpless haze of laziness I'm currently in. I'll try hardeeeer