Chapter 12
Ragnor ☝🏻️
The moment my eyes connected with those blue ones, I felt it.. that pulling sensation.
I had heard a lot about him. The heartless and soulless prince of Fire,that he had absolutely no remorse in him.
But looking at him now, he might have looked like a tough warrior on the outside , but his eyes held so much pain in them that he was desperately trying to mask.
I felt his eyes watch me as I moved around the dance floor, burning holes into me. I suddenly felt so self conscious.
Just looking at him made my heart flutter, which was a very odd sensation for me. My cousins had always talked about the beauty of falling in love and the that overwhelming feeling, when you met the one.
I personally, could never relate to them since, not only was I a virgin, but I was also the most inexperienced boy in our palace! I had never experienced an orgasm or even touched myself in that way... I never felt the need to.. since I didn't have any of those feelings..
But seeing him, brought up all these odd sensations that I couldn't explain.
My head flooded with thoughts of him.
What was he like?? Was he really that heartless?? Does he ever smile??
I turned my head to the side and caught him staring at me. I smiled at him, in hopes of getting some reaction from him.
Throughout the time he had been here, he glared at everyone as though he really didn't want to be here.
I could understand that.. after all we were arch enemies.. no matter how much smiles our parents put on for each other..it wouldn't change that fact that his grandfather betrayed mine and stole his power from him.
Naturally,I was supposed to hate him but..
I couldn't help but feel drawn to him. I wanted to know what it felt like to held by him..
What was I thinking?? I'm a man!!
I pushed those thoughts aside as I continued to dance with Lorrain. I knew from a young age, that she would be my bride one day. Our fathers had made that agreement, the day we were born.
Growing up, she came to spend time with me twice a month. It was her father's wish that we become accustomed to each other at an early age, thus making it easier when we were older.
She was one of the few friends that I had, but despite being so close with her, I didn't feel any intimate inclination to her. I thought that it would come once we were married so it didn't bother me.
But why is it that just the mere glance of this heartless prince , was enough to make my thoughts go haywire.
I watched him leave the room, and felt that pang as I watched his back. I excused myself , saying I needed some air and went in search of him.
I found him on the balcony , overlooking the endless ocean . He seemed to be drowning in his thoughts , that he didn't even hear me behind him. I took this time to look at him properly, since I couldn't earlier.
He had deep blue eyes like the ocean, that was full of endless mysteries. He had arched eyebrows , that he constantly drew in, making him look like he was angry all the time.
His nose was perfectly symmetrical.His cheeks were chiseled like a finely carved statue, which had slight dimples, that were highlighted by the light of the moon.
His lips were slightly full and red,the kind that all ladies would dream of tasting. He looked like he could be about 6.5 or taller. He wasn't overly muscular, but had a firm body.
After staring at him for what felt like hours, I cleared my throat , gaining his attention. He looked at me briefly before looking back at the ocean.
"Do you like the ocean?" I asked.
"I can relate to it" he said
His voice was not like anything I had imagined. It was deep and beautiful. It had a marvelous tone to it that was so alluring and enticing. I could listen to it all night.
"How so?" I asked desperate to hear his voice again.
"The ocean is not what it seems. On the outside, it looks calm and peaceful, beautiful and graceful... but deep down, within it's depths... it holds devastating creatures that are every man's nightmare ."
"Is that what you fear?.. that people will not like what you hold inside of you?" He looked me in the eyes and I felt it again.. that pull.
He walked closer to me till he was inches from my face..I was pressed against the railing of the balcony as he leaned in and placed his hands on either side of the railing,trapping me between him and the railing.
"Do you fear me?" He asked as his breath fanned my face. I detected a faint smell of mint and wine coming from him, and I was dying to taste it. I could smell his power from where I stood and it was so intoxicating. It drove me up the wall.
"A little" I said as I looked down at his lips. I tried mask the hammering my heart made in my chest, at being so close to this man, as my breathing became uneven.
"Good" he looked at my lips, and I almost reached up to him, when he turned around and left.
I stood there feeling so astound..
Did I really just want him to kiss me?? What the hell was wrong with me?? I was engaged for crying out loud!!
I leaned over the railing and let out a huge breathe, I didn't even know I was holding.
How did this happen?? The more I tried to find a logical explanation for what I was feeling.. the more I became confused..
I stood there taking in the night's air, as I attempted to sort out my thoughts.. when my cousin came in...
"Where have you been. Everyone is looking for you.. the leaders of the kingdoms want to present their gifts.. get your butt out there"
I smiled and exhaled.
Tonight is going to be a long night..
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I stood for hours and hours as each leader came forward and presented their gift. I received various gifts, but despite what was happening in front of me right now, my eyes kept drifting to those deep blue ones.
He seemed to avoid my gaze at all cost and looked away from me every time I looked at him.
After everyone had given their gift, I sighed in relief, at being able to finally sit down. Just when I was about to turn around.. a loud rumbling sound was heard. Almost like it was thunder.
Everyone looked around for the source of it, when a bolt of lightning shot through the roof creating so much light that I had to use my hand cover my eyes.
When some of the light subsided.. and incubus- looking creature stood before me. He kneeled down and bowed his head.
"Greetings my beloved Prince." He said seductively, as he raised his head and continued..
"I have come to bestow my priceless gift , for this wonderful occasion...since I have heard the cries of your heart"
"What might that be?" I asked, as everyone began whispering about the identity and origins of this creature.
He smirked and smiled a very sly smile.. and I knew that nothing good would come of it.. but the words he spoke next .. was enough for me to forget everything else...
"A cure"