Somewhere in the woods.


    "His highness has asked that we go to your kingdom principles. He said the fight is ongoing. You can stay and help your brother prepare for his ritual. He will join a day before," the king Armor bearer said.


    Princess Ellen raised her brows, she did not believe a word he just said. He also said that for the kissing ritual, you are not allowed to allow another man touch even your hands till he returns," the Armor bearer said.


    When princess Ellen heard this, she finally believed that he had indeed received a message from the prince. After all only she and the prince were aware of the kissing ritual.


    Grater and the other maid have heard the prince''s message so they helped the princess into the carriage and they began to ride to Bozao.


    Since they had started the ride in the morning they naturally got to Bozao at night. The gate to. Bozoa royal city was locked.


    "you highness, we should stay in an inner tonight. We can ride into the royal palace tomorrow," One suggested.


    "No, I have only been gone for a few months, the guards will not dare refuse to open the gate. Our visit must remain a secret. Besides no one is allowed to know what has happened in the Palace," Princess Ellen warned.


    It was a few days before the crown prince ritual. No one will suspect anything. Besides she believed that prince Craig will be smart enough to keep his ascending to the throne a secret. Avalo has many enemies and most of which had never dared to fight back because of the famous cursed prince.


    "We understand," they all nodded their head. The internal snuggle between the two princes is something that will be kept as a secret from outsiders.


    One looked at the princess with pride. He might have miss judged her in the past but he was beginning to like her. She was smart and know the right thing to do. Although she looked weak and nieve she was stubborn and strong will.


    The prince needs this kind of support behind him. After the princess finish speaking there continues their journey and as princess Ellen had said, the guards of the Royal city pulled the gate open the minute princess Ellen showed her face.


    They did not dare keep her waiting. One was surprised by the way the guards have bowed to her with respect. As a person who has ridden with the prince for a few years. He could tell that this meant having respect for the princess.


    They also seem to adore her. "why?" He could not understand. After entering through the Royal gate the group rod for another fifteen minutes before reaching the Palace.


    The Palace guards looked so happy seeing her. "Your highness, how are you here? Did something happen to your husband?" A guard asked.


    One felt offended gearing the question but he chose to keep quiet. He should only speak when spoken to.


    "Of course not, father has invited us for brother''s ritual and my husband was kind enough to let me go ahead. He is very busy at the moment," princess Ellen replied with a smile.


    "The prince treated you well it is a relief," one of the guards said when he heard her answer. Princess Ellen has been very familiar with most of the guards in the Palace except for those who were loyal to the Queen.


    "of course he will. Our princess is the best. Beautiful and capable. Even an animal will treat her well," another guard join.


    Princess Ellen smiled when she heard these words.


    "I do not want the news of my arrival to spread. This is the reason I have come in so late. The different rumors may spread and my husband may get offended and never let me visit again," princess Ellen said. Her true motive was to ensure that prince Craig is unable to figure out where she went.


    " your highness is wise, I will send words to the royal gate, " the head of the guards replied. Princess Ellen smiled before heading back into the carriage they still needed to ride a bit before arriving in front of the Palace building.


    The first person to find out about princess Ellen''s arrival was Richard. This day was the day lord Zorander has moved into the Palace to become the king''s advisor. When in the real sense he was there to teach and prepare Richard for the ritual.


    Richard was able to find out about the princess''s arrival because he had gone running an Arran outside the gate. His horse had pulled up behind the princess carriage. Seeing Avalo symbol on it he had decided to find out who he was.


    He wanted to run to her and hug her but remember that no one knew he was her brother he decided not to act inappropriately with her.


    ''I have to take what is mine, so I can openly be free with my sister, '' Richard thought as he walked up to her.


    "you highness, it is good to have you," He said bowing his head. Richard was not surprised to see her. After all, he was aware of her agreement to come for the crown prince ritual.


    "It is good to see you too," prince Ellen smiled sweatily. She was so happy to see this brother that she began to make plans to see him much later and hug him.


    But then she remembered the prince''s warning. She was not allowed to be touched by a man in the next few days if she wanted to live.


    "he is my brother," she wanted to complain out but she swelled her words. " I will go and inform the king of your arrival. He will be very pleased," Richard said.


    "Thank you," princess Ellen smiled. Deep down she felt it was a pity that her brother who ought to be the crown prince is just a Palace guard.


    "your highness," the guards outside the door pulled it open. Prince Ellen walked inside followed by her maid''s and the few men. It was at this point that princess Ellen noticed that her maids had managed to pack a few of her things.


    This will make their lies more believable. By the time prince Ellen and her group arrived at the receiving hall, the king was already seated.


    "you should have informed me of the day of your arrival. I would have been more prepared," King George said the minute he set his eyes on his daughter. When Richard informed him a minute ago he was surprised.


    If not that he knows that Richard would not dare play a trick on him, he would have thought he was lying.


    " father, " princess Ellen bowed in greeting. She ignored his scolding because she was sure he was joking.


    "Your majesty," the group with the princess bowed in greeting.


    "Come child," king George said.


    "Should I? Even if he is my father he is still a man right? " princess Ellen found herself in a dilemma


    ...


    What should our Princess do?