Chained Hearts: From Slavery to Sovereignty
Chapter 29 : Wanted to go far away.

Chapter 29: Chapter 29 : Wanted to go far away.

Aurelia’s hands clenched slightly at her sides, and her mind started racing with countless thoughts. "You saw him? Where? What was he doing?"

Lora, who had been fuming just moments before, suddenly fell silent, her eyes wide as she leaned in to listen. The mention of the Drakonian prince had clearly captured her attention as well.

"Today, when the entourage of the Drakonia, the Drakonia kingdom arrived," Cassian explained. I only looked at him from afar; he was with the king and queen; they were deeply engaged in a conversation, but I could not hear much. Cassian suddenly hesitates; he is unsure whether to say that or not.

Aurelia’s face grew even paler. She swallowed hard, trying to keep her voice steady. "And what?, Aurelia asked him in a nervous tone.

I think the conversation between the crown prince and queen did not go well; the queen left with an enraged expression. Cassian murmured in a low voice.

Aurelia looked at Cassian with her nerves getting the better of her; she could not believe that someone had the guts to make her mother lose composure; after all, she was not one who easily showed her inner emotions. emotions.

yes, Princess! He had made the queen speechless; her face was changing color from red to green...

haha! Lora could not hold her laugh! Seriously, I can’t imagine the red faces of all the high and mighty queen. What a shame; I miss that, Cassian; you did not do well. Take me next time too if you are going on a secret mission... Lora continues babbling when she felt a slight slap on her head and instantly looked at the princess.

She peaked her tongue and when she looked at the serious expression of Princess and Cassian, realized she had over-talked again, she instantly took on a serious expression and made a sigh to zip her mouth.

And motioned for Cassian to continue. Cassian and Aurelia rolled their eyes at Lora’s antics.

Princess! The crown prince. He looks like a terrifying person and not someone to mess with. Cassian stopped to look at the princess’s expression. When he found the princess did not have so much emotion, he continued, but he did not seem to like extravagant things just like you; he was dressed in a plain robe that almost everyone would have ignored if not for his powerful presence.

He was a charming young man with well-shaped and sharp eyebrows, and his eyes... Cassian shuddered inwardly as he remembered those dangerous eyes, which were ready to devour every single soul.

But still Cassian continued, What was on his mind; his eyes were a bit dangerous like they could see anyone and anything, and nothing could leave his sharp eyes.

With every word of Cassian, Aurelia finds herself in a difficult position; according to Cassian, he was a very difficult man, and manipulating him would be very hard. and making fools of him and the queen would be a very challenging task for her.

She held her forehead and sat on the chair. Cassie and Lora exchange glances with each other, seeing the princess’s not-so-good state. He and Lora were aware of the situation Princess was in. and he could not believe how can the queen do this to her own daughter. But guess all people are the same, whether they are mere commoners or the most noble people in the entire world. They simply lack humanity.

He felt sad seeing the princess in this condition; she is a cheerful person; she did not deserve all these things; he tried to comfort her; the princess he did not look like; he was willing to be María just for a political setting; he is too proud of it. Maybe he will not show any interest in you and keep his distance from everyone. then the queen will not blame you.

Aurelia gave Cassian a weak smile; maybe what you said will come true. And I will be free from all this.

Aurelia closed her eyes with a tired sigh; she felt exhausted from all this; she really wanted to go far away..... So far that she didn’t have to face this anymore..

Cassia and Lora looked at the tired figure of Princess Aurelia, and they tacitly left her alone...

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Vincent moved through the palace with a purpose in his mind, his eyes scanning every inch of the palace. He could sense him—he was here, but not in his sight. After all, he had come here for him.

After what seemed like an eternity of wandering, Vincent finally spotted Prince Dorian in a secluded garden, his back turned against him, his gaze looking thoughtfully at the distant horizon.

A smirk appeared on Vincent’s face as he approached the prince, his heart pounding with anticipation at what his reaction would be.

"My Lord, you are here," Malakar announced behind Prince Dorian in a low voice. "Look, I came to meet you."

Dorian instantly turned back, sensing the unknown presence behind him. His brows furrowed in confusion, and his eyes narrowed slightly as he looked at the familiar face of the Crown Prince of Drakonia. His eyes were filled with confusion.

Instead, Dorian’s gaze was filled with wariness and mild curiosity.

"My Lord...?" Dorian said with bewilderment, his tone filled with formality and devoid of any emotion. He quickly gathered himself and offered a polite nod to the Drakonian Prince. "Crown Prince Vincent of Drakonia. It is an honor to meet you."

Vincent blinked. He wasn’t merely stunned—stunned would only be a mild statement—he was beyond speechless. What was he even seeing? The Supreme Lord did not recognize him. But how could that be? He had served under him for who knows how long, his very essence intertwined with the Supreme Lord’s will. And yet here he was, face to face with his Supreme Lord—but there was no recognition in his eyes.

Malakar’s smirk faltered in seconds and was replaced by a look of genuine surprise. "No need for such formality, Prince Dorian. We... go back a long way, you and I."

Dorian’s confusion deepened. "Forgive me, Crown Prince, but I believe you may be mistaken. We have not met before today."

Malakar’s mind raced with countless possibilities. It cannot be possible. He had followed the traces of his Lord’s power, and with every step, it led him to Dorian. And yet, this boy, this prince, was speaking to him as though they were strangers. Was the Supreme Lord playing a game with him? Or had something gone terribly wrong?

"You truly don’t remember?" Malakar asked, with a hint of desperation creeping into his voice. "I am Mal—Vincent, the dem... no, no, I am Crown Prince." Vincent almost stuttered; he had literally lost his mind. For hell’s mother, give me some mind. What in the hell had I gotten myself into?

"By any chance, do you know the Supreme Lord?" Vincent asked, trying to gauge more information.

Dorian’s expression shifted from confusion to something akin to concern. "Supreme Lord...? I’m afraid I don’t know what you’re talking about."

For a moment, Malakar felt as though the ground had been pulled out from under him. How could this be? He was standing right in front of his Lord, yet Dorian’s words and demeanor were completely foreign. It was as if he was speaking to someone else entirely.

But then, a realization hit him hard. When he looked deeper into Dorian’s eyes, he sensed it—the flicker of that ancient power, buried deep inside him. It was faint, almost easy to miss, but it was there. The realization hit him like a thunderbolt: Dorian and the Supreme Lord were not one and the same. They shared a body, but they were distinct entities.

Malakar took a step back, his mind reeling from the discovery. His Supreme Lord was here, but—hidden beneath the surface, while Dorian was completely unaware of the power within him.

Dorian noticed Malakar’s sudden shift in demeanor and took a cautious step forward.

Now, Dorian’s patience was thinning. He didn’t want to engage in this pointless conversation. Even if he wanted to be polite, his hands were itching to give that prince a beating. And what was all this nonsense?

Malakar was still processing this shocking revelation when he decided to force a smile back onto his face. He needed to tread carefully now. If Dorian wasn’t aware of his true nature, then Malakar would have to play along until he could find a way to awaken the Supreme Lord and meet him.

"I came here... out of curiosity," Malakar replied, regaining his composure. "I’ve heard much about you, Prince Dorian. I wanted to see for myself what kind of man you are."

Dorian studied him for a moment, he was still wary of him, but he couldn’t sense any immediate threat. "And have you found what you were looking for?"

Malakar’s smile was faint, but there was a knowing glint in his eyes. "Not yet. But I intend to."

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