When prince Sébastien got into his bed-chamber, princess Ellen was sleeping. Just looking at her peaceful face borough a smile to his lips. He sigh and decided to just join her on the bed. As soon as he joined her the princess opened her eyes.


    Princess Ellen perceived a strangers fragrance. She immediately opened her eyes. After what almost happened to princess Diana she could not be so sure if lady Catherine did not decide to use the same method on her.


    So her first reaction was to push the person away. Prince Sébastien was caught off guard so he ended up on the floor before he could stop himself.


    Princess Ellen also rose on her feet ready to flee from the room when she heard the familiar voice.


    "What was that for?" prince Sébastien asked. Although he had hit his back hard on the floor he still managed to seat up like it was nothing.


    Princess Ellen was surprised that he was the one. She was obviously sure how the prince smell. "I am sorry I thought it was someone else," princess Ellen bowed her head a little embarrassed.


    "Ahh! You will surely get yourself kill soon," princess Ellen thought when she remembered how she pushed the prince away. The oil lamp in the room was not burning so brightly so she was unable to see the surprise on the prince''s face.


    The prince looked at her. "why would you think someone else will dare step into my chamber?" prince Sébastien asked since he did not believe her. He felt she was binding something.


    "I did not think, it just that when you climb the bed just now I perceive an unusual fragrance, so I acted without thinking," princess Ellen explained.


    The prince raised his brows, "what do you mean unusual fragrant?" he asked.


    "You smell different, it must be that you applied some ointment, I am sorry," princess Ellen apologized.


    "I did not..." prince Sébastien said but he paused and unconsciously smell himself.  he also now perceive the faint scent of the lady who walked into his room at the inn. Her scent has been calm and welcoming.


    "oh... Princess Ellen nodded her head. She walked back and lay on the bed. The fragrance was really calm like something a woman would apply. If he did not use it that means he had been seeing a woman.


    Princess Ellen did not know why but she felt hurt. She closed her eyes and tried to compose herself. She knew she could not have the prince to herself. Hell, the prince always acted indifferent to her most of the time. So what was she thinking? She could not even half a part of him.


    Ever since she found out about the love between her parents she had always wished that she would meet a man who she could love and he would love her back.


    She gave up that dream when her father offered her up as a peace offering, but then she started having hope that she and the prince could share something special when he agreed to kiss her every morning after she saw his face just to keep her alive.


    His simple gesture had led her to believe that the prince could like her. She thought dare to think the prince had taken a little likeness in when she walked into his chamber without his permission. She felt so since the prince was even willing to share his bed chamber with her. After all, it was well known that the prince loved his space. At last, it was her wishful thinking.


    Princess Ellen sigh she did not even understand her train of thought. The prince must have treated her nicely because she was his wife.


    As a man, he should pay attention and protect her just because of his own ego. After all, he once tried to chook her to death, princess Ellen remembered her encounter with him on the day of the royal ball. This is an example of a person who was possessive of what belongs to him.


    He will protect it with all his strength from anything that tried to hurt it, not because it was important to him but because it was his and like an animal, he is marking his territory.


    Princess Ellen had a mockery smile on her lips as she thought of everything. She did not even know why this reality hurt her.


    "Why? I should have know our marriage was only for the sake of the trace. How could I like him?" princess Ellen asked herself.


    Even if she wanted to deny it she knew she had taken a liken in the prince. She did not know if it was because of his handsome face or the fact that he had been nice to her. She just realized that she liked the prince. She felt even more confident been the only one who knew what his face looked like and was still breathing.


    She thought that made her special but it seem like he had said he only save her because she had also saved his life. Ellen''s heart turned bitter when she saw it clearly.


    A single tear escape her eyes as she thought about the possibility that he was with his mistress while she tried to stay awake to tell him that she was ready to consummate their marriage whenever he was ready.


    "How foolish," princess Ellen cursed herself.


    "Are you sleeping?" prince Sébastien asked. He noticed the look on the princess''s face before she lay down. How could he not? He figured the princess must have concluded he had spent his time with some other women.


    He did not miss that sadness in her eyes but he was not angry. In fact, the thought sent a little warmth to his heart. if she was sad or angry about him spreading time with some mistress does that not mean she liked him? Even if it was just a little.


    Princess Ellen heard his question but she pretended to have already fallen asleep. She was not ready to face him. No matter how broken she was she knew her place and she knew she had no right to question his action. Besides even if she did, she may only end up irritating him and losing the small favor he shows her.


    Prince Sébastien guess she was pretending but he did not continue talking. Instead, he reaches out his hand to pull the princess to himself.


    Princess Ellen was surprised she wanted to keep up the act but with the ointment of another woman scenting all over his body. She could not help it so she tried to push him away.


    Unlike the first time, the prince anticipate this reaction so he held on to her firmly. "Do you have no plans of fulfilling your duties as a wife to me?" prince Sébastien asked.


    Princess Ellen was speechless. "what duties?" did he not get enough of it during his time with his mistress? " princess Ellen thought to herself. As she tried to push herself off him.


    "clam down," prince Sébastien said as he tried to kiss her lips. He just wanted to tease her a little. He was not really going to force a kiss on her. He just wants her to open up to him a little.


    Princess Ellen''s nose was assaulted with the smell of wine since their faces were just an inch apart. "Is he?drunk?" The princess wondered. "now? Are you not tired after your time with your mistress?" princess Ellen unconsciously spoke she was angry at his action since she thought he was going to force himself on her. She cover her mouth because she did not mean to say those words out loud.


    Hearing the irritation in her voice, the prince felt amused. "so?" does that stop you from fulfilling your duties? " prince Sébastien decides to tease her a little more. He was in a good mood seeing that the princess was irritated by the fact that he had a mistress.


    When princess Ellen heard what he said she felt like a slab in her heart. It was not that she did not know the prince went to meet his mistress but she still felt hurt hearing him confirm it.


    Her blood run cold, she stop trying to push the prince and concentrated on holding back her tears. "why do I even feel like crying" princess Ellen wondered.


    When prince Sebastian notice her action, he released his hold around her waist a little and studied her face. That was when he noticed the dry tears on her face.


    His heart race when he thought about the possibility that he made his sunshine cry. No, he did not want to make his sunshine sad, and definitely, he never wants to see her tears.


    "why were you crying," prince Sébastien asked. His voice was gentle and smooth. ''What?'' princess Ellen was surprised at his question. She was not even aware that tears had run down her eyes earlier.


    She wanted to open her eyes and tell him she was not crying. She wanted to pretend that she was strong. She could not let him know how much she has learned to like him.


    ''Wait would he even believe her? '' even if she decided to tell him.


    ...


    Tell me do you think the crown prince will believe the princess.