I have been preparing for this day my entire life.l knew I was never going to marry the man I love because I am a woman,a princess.I didn't have the right to choose.Hell I didn't have any rights at all.My opinions didn't matter to anyone,not even my family.

As a matter of fact, my father saw as a tool to gain more power,to create an alliance with the Decresh kingdom by marrying one of their princes.

"For a prince or princess the kingdom comes first,father said.Your desire for something comes after."

Yeah right,it could for a prince not a princess.If a prince married for alliance and didn't like his wife he could just marry another.Usually most of them have several wives and mistresses,but for a princess it was a whole different story.She had to please her husband and watch get married to different women.My blood boiled but now was not the time to get angry.

Leaving all the bad thought behind,I studied myself in the mirror.My maid spent several hours to make me look more enticing than I already was.I was wearing a green and gold gown that brought out my curves perfectly and my brown hair was combed back beautifully with golden pin in the shape of leaves and flowers.The makeup was perfect the only problem was the jewelleries.The were beautiful but heavy now that I was wearing a lot of them.

I was beginning to feel weak because of nervousness,or was it fear?I didn't know but I was feeling sick.There was a knot in my stomach that refused to go away no matter how hard I tried to calm down.

"My lady don't you like the dress?"Lilian asked.

Lilian and Samira,my handmaids,they have been taking care of me since I was a kid.They were the only ones I could talk to.I would miss them once I left.

No,I like it.I tried to smile but failed.Lilian could see fear on my face.Don't be afraid,she said.Don't believe in rumours they are nothing but just that.Everything is going to be alright.Maybe your husband is a nice man.She tried to stay positive but I could hear doubt in her voice.

Not that I believed the rumours but they affect me.I wasn't afraid because people said he was the son of the devil,they couldn't be speaking literally.They could be referring to his personality,maybe he was cunning,a murderer,a tempter or maybe he was just pure evil,and that's what scares me.

A knock on the door interrupted my thoughts,and shortly the court lady came in."My lady,it is time."

I descended the stairs trying not to fall or stumble but it was hard because of the heavy jewelleries and the long dress.I was relieved there were only few stairs left but before I could even relax I stepped on my gown and stumbled forward almost falling down before a strong arm came around my waist and saved from ruining myself on my wedding day.

Straightening myself,I looked to see who it was.Who dared to touch a princess like that?Not that I minded I was just curious.

Looking up,my eyes mat a pair of golden eyes.No wait! not golden but they had the color of lava from a volcano.I had never seen eyes like that before.Are you alright milady?asked the man with a slight frown on his face.

If I had knots before in my stomach,now I suddenly had butterflies as I gazed in his eyes.

Who is this man? I had never seen him before.He was tall, broad-shouldered and his silky thick raven hair fell over his shoulders down to his waist.You could tell from that clothes that he is royalty.Could he be one of the royalties that came to attend my wedding?

Yes...yes...I am...I am fine,my lord.i replied as I stammered.My lady as he bowed elegantly and turned to leave.

That's one good looking man,Samira pointed as I stared at his back while he walked away.Yes, good looking but I'm getting married and didn't have the luxury to look at other men.

Shall we?I asked but Lilian and Samira were too occupied to hear what I said.They kept following him with their gaze until he was out of sight. I snapped my fingers in front of their face to wake them up. Yes ,yes let's go. They hurriedly said.

The ceremony will begin with a greeting exchange between the bride,the groom and their families.I gave the guard a nod and he informed my presence.He then motioned me to Lilian and Samira gave me a reassuring smile before I left them to walk inside.Now I was all on my own.

Taking a deep breath,I strode into the Hall carefully and immediately all heads turned to look at me.I walked with my head high but I kept my gaze low until I reached the throne where my father was sitting with my mom next to him.While greeting them I felt my legs tremble.

Mother smiled at me nervously,but my father gestured for me to sit at a table nearby.He was unbothered by the fact that he was marrying me to a man rumoured to be the devil's son.

Ignoring my father I smiled at my mother and went to my seat.I could feel everyone's eyes on me,some stared at me with pity whilst others stared at me with repulsion as if it was my fault for getting married to whomever I was marrying.They should blame my father not me.

After a while the guard informed us of the groom's presence and everyone turned their attention from me to the door.Silence prevailed in the room as the guest waited for the groom to enter.I, on the other hand looked down and rubbed my hands together nervously as I felt the knots in my stomach return.l wanted to look up but I was afraid.

What if I didn't like what I saw? What if the rumours were true? Would he have red eyes and long nails and maybe black horns on his head.Don't be ridiculous,I told myself and decided to have a look.

Slowly I glanced at the door as my heart hammered inside my chest and almost gasped when the groom entered.

WAIT!

That was the man from earlier with golden eyes.He couldn't be the groom, could he?The guest stared at him surprised as well and began to whisper hysterically into each other's ears.They must be expecting someone with black horns not some tall, elegant looking man

Not at least bit bothered by the whispers or stares he walked elegantly towards my father, taking each step with elegance.

"Your Majesty"he said as he bowed slightly.I dropped my jaw.

So did the guest.No one bowed slightly to the king.This man was truly fearless and disrespectful towards my father.I already got a bad feeling about him. Not that I thought my father deserved any kind of respect,but because he was so daring with his actions already.

He must have noticed people's reactions,it was obvious but he didn't seem to care.My father on the other hand didn't react,he just gestured towards me.

As I saw him turn to me,I quickly lowered my gaze,then heard the clicking sound of his footsteps as he neared before sitting on the other end of the table facing me.He didn't utter a word, wasn't he supposed to greet me or even tell me his name? I don't even think father told me his name but I didn't give him a chance either. I cried and fought the day my father told me he was marrying me off to some stranger,my father was stubborn and had already made his mind

"Today I gathered all of you here to celebrate the wedding of my daughter to the prince of Decresh,"Father spoke once everyone was seated.He raised his golden wine cup"let the ceremony begin and enjoy yourselves.People clapped when dancers and musicians walked into to entertain the guests.People seem to be having fun but I of course didn't see since I was supposed to lower my gaze because"that's what a lady should do".Well then I hate being a lady."Don't you like the music,"he asked breaking the awkward never ending silence between us.I peeked through my long lashes,but I once I looked at him it was impossible to take my eyes of him.He was captivating

"I do,your highness",I replied.

"what do you have in store for the tea ceremony".

Oh no! the tea ceremony!.That was the traditional part of the wedding where the bride has to show her talent to entertain the guests and impress her groom.Hell with impressing,I didn't want to impress anyone especially this man."its a surprise,"I said sending him a staged smile.

Soon it was time for the tea ceremony.I was seated in a chair in the middle of the room with everyone's attention directed at me.The guest would sit and enjoy the tea whiles I entertain them.I took my flute before putting it on my lips lightly and started playing.Soon my nervousness disappeared.I love playing flute and the sound of it.Closing my eyes,I let the sound take me far away,a peaceful place.Now and then I would hear people praising me and they applauded me when I was done.

Once I opened my eyes,he was staring directly at me. I didn't see him clapping but there was a smile on his face.Now it was gift exchange time,we exchanged gift and now it was time for me to go to my new home.The knot that returned to my stomach was very intense that I felt like throwing up.My mother came up to me whiles my father spoke with my husband.

Husband?The word sounded strange in my ear.She took my hand in hers"everything will be fine,just do what I told you,"she said.Yes,I remember clearly out mother and daughter talk,to be a good wife ,to listen to your husband and not make him angry."Yes I will",I said enveloping her in a tight hug.As a princess I wasn't supposed to hug people but I didn't care now because this might be the last time I saw her.

The carriage was waiting outside.