The Vampire Prince's Blindfolded Bride
Chapter 50: You need not to leave my life

Chapter 50: You need not to leave my life

"Why can’t I see anyone around? Is the market usually empty?" Alora asked as she tilted her head slightly.

"I ordered everyone to empty the market for a while," Magnus stated. "I would not take any responsibility if someone looks at you and gets burned." By now, the horse had stopped.

"But, His Highness cannot stop people from doing the business. They need to earn and many people do what to buy goods," Alora asserted.

"Why should I care about that?" Magnus chuckled and hopped down the horse. He lifted his head to peer at her. "All I care is about you. For you, I can even change the flow of the water," he pronounced while smiling.

Alora’s eyes brimmed with tears and she quickly averted her gaze from him. "Prince Magnus should not flatter me with such words," she murmured.

"Ahh!" A low scream escaped her mouth as Magnus suddenly pulled her down, his hands securely holding her waist.

"I think we should walk from here," Magnus said. "We have an entire day to explore the places in the capital," he stated.

"I would be happy if the market was filled with people," Alora said. "His Highness should not have ordered for closing the market. People make a living by selling goods daily. I don’t wish anyone to sleep empty stomach," she explained.

"The market is closed for only one hour," Magnus revealed to her. "Also, there lies a water canal which takes you to the largest lake of our Kingdom with boats, in the center of the market. If people were present around you, only you would not be able to enjoy your time with me," he proclaimed.

’He thinks so much about me,’ Alora thought while staring at him.

"Of course, I do. Except me, there’s no one who will think this much for you," Magnus said and tied the horse to the pole present outside a shop.

"Let’s go." He grabbed Alora’s hand and walked along with her with gradual steps. "I never had a dream in a long time. But I’ve found one after meeting you," Magnus confided with her.

"What is it?" She was curious to know.

"To make you free of the blindfold," Magnus stated with a smile.

She suddenly halted in her step, causing him to stop as well. "What happened?" he worriedly asked.

"I fear if I am able to return the same amount of love to Prince Magnus as he much he provides to me," Alora asserted, raising her doubt.

"I think you will provide me more than that," Magnus said and resumed the walk. "We should walk faster because we only have two hours to be in the lake.

Alora fell into step beside Magnus, a soft smile gracing her lips as they meandered through the bustling market. The cacophony of vibrant sounds surrounding them ignited her imagination, filling her with an internal sense of contentment that she could share these cherished moments with Magnus.

Upon arriving at the dockyard, their eyes fell upon a beautifully adorned boat, its presence stirring memories within Alora.

She recalled the conversations of her siblings, Venus and Elliot, of boat rides with their friends. Now, standing before the vessel, she realized the fulfillment of that one childhood dream, grateful to finally experience the joy of a waterborne adventure with Magnus at her side.

Alora’s affectionate gaze met Magnus’s as he settled into the boat, his inviting hand extended towards her.

With a gentle touch, she placed her hand in his, allowing him to guide her gracefully onto the boat. As the boat swayed with the gentle rhythm of the water, Alora instinctively clung to Magnus’s arm, savoring the thrill of the moment.

"I knew this was something you’ve always wanted to do, so I wanted to make it special for you," Magnus revealed, his voice warm with affection.

Assisting her to settle on one side of the boat, he positioned himself opposite her, firmly grasping the oars to navigate their journey across the water.

"His Highness is full of surprises," Alora remarked, her eyes wide with admiration as she clasped her hands together in awe.

"Fifty years ago, Gabriel challenged me to learn this," Magnus shared, a hint of nostalgia coloring his voice as they glided further away from the dockyard.

Alora leaned over the side of the boat, her gaze fixated on the crystal-clear water below. Entranced by her own reflection dancing upon the surface, she reached out a hand to graze the cool liquid.

As her fingertips made contact, gentle ripples cascaded across the water’s smooth expanse, eliciting a delighted smile from Alora. Magnus watched fondly as she continued to dip her hand into the water, marveling at the simple joy radiating from her.

As Alora pulled her arm back and sat upright, she reveled in the picturesque surroundings enveloping them. The tranquil scene unfolded around her as they glided effortlessly through the water.

Passing beneath a bridge, Alora’s gaze lifted to admire the towering structure above, marveling at its height. Meanwhile, Magnus couldn’t help but feel a surge of happiness wash over him as he watched her delight in the journey.

Leaving the bustling market behind, they ventured deeper into the vast expanse of Velaris’s largest lake. Surrounded by dense forests and with a majestic hill rising on one side, the serene beauty of their surroundings only added to the magic of their boat ride.

As they reached the middle of the lake, Magnus stopped stirring the oars in the water and pulled them up.

Alora, on the other hand, kept scanning her eyes around. "I never knew Velaris was this beautiful," she mumbled as she looked at the hill, covered in clouds.

Her eyes locked with Magnus and she thanked him for bringing her there. "It seems we are the only one present here," she stated.

"Yes, we are the only ones here," Magnus agreed with her.

"I feel free. I wish to live in such a place, where people don’t have to look at me or talk about me," Alora asserted.

"You’ve been humiliated for your eyes all this time. They aren’t flawed. They are just blessed. You need not to leave my life just because my mother asked you to," Magnus pronounced, bringing a shocked look to Alora’s face.