Encounter

Stefan roamed in the forest for what seemed like a long time, he finally got out there was no way he was just going to waste the chance to explore.

The forest was beautiful not short of magical, somehow he fell in love with the forest, and he intended to explore to his heart's content,after all it was part of his inheritance.

'Please hold on Sire do not stray from the group or it would be difficult to find you' said Alaric cautiously looking around their surroundings .

Stefan just laughed at his cautious attendant, not that he blamed him the forest was rumored to be cursed and that whoever ventured shall not return.

Alaric stared at him sternly , the older man who was like a father to him, he looked like he was ready for a heart attack with a tiny scare.Stefan stopped laughing and listened intently as he lectured him 'if anything happened how am I to report to you father'.

' I am sorry just got excited , don't worry I will be careful I am a prince after all' he smirked as the old man snorted ' hmph more like a reckless brat if you ask me' he said as they heard the group behind them laugh.

' How rude I will have you know I am very cautious as well' he defended,the old man folded his arms and stared at him his eyes screamed doubt .

A rattled made them go on high alert, the group encircled the prince as the heard galloping approaching at high pace.Soon the horse came in sight as a figure was riding it.

As it came to a halt, the rider dismounted only to reveal a young lady not older than seventeen.They watched as she walked up to them and curtsied 'I am call Aurora,who might you be and what is your motive for coming here' she asked.

The prince pushed his way out of the crowd as he took a good look at the lady in front of him but her face was veiled but from the little he saw she was a beauty. He bowed ' I am Stefan Von Parish,prince of this kingdom and heir to the throne'.he said.

The lady just stood the stunned for a while as her shoulders shook slightly,Stefan saw and drew closer worried ' um...are you alright miss, are you not feeling well?' he asked.

' I am fine I don't need your concern Prince's she spatted as she kept a good distance from him, her eyes stared at him coldly. ' And what may I ask brings you here prince' she retorted not bothering to hide the irritation in her voice, the prince stared at her confused, the just met yet it felt like he offended her.

' I came here to explore, I didn't know it was inhabited, pardon my intrusion' he said as he saw her watching him with cold intense eyes.' very well, what you do while you are here is of no interest to me however harm even an ant in my forest and you shall answer to me' she cautioned as she mounted her horse with such elegance and grace.

' How rude, how dare you be so arrogant watch your words you are in the presence of a prince' Alaric said. She stared at him ' my apologies I may have been rude yet I wish not show any courtesy to him or any of his kind' she said

' Have I offended you in any way Miss Aurora if so I apologize' Stefan said yet his words only seem to have angered her.'you do not get to speak my name prince' she retorted angrily. ' explore all you want prince but do not cross my path and don't harm my animals,then good day to you' she said and rode away.

The group watched her fade from sight ' hmm .... it seemed that there is finally someone who can resist your charms interesting' Alaric said as the group burst into laughter.' hey not funny,what did I even do to her she was a beauty though' he said still staring into the distance.

*To be continued*

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