The Third Prince Of Darkness

*Roxanne's POV*

After breakfast, I immediately put on my dress with the finest fabric and chose the most beautiful hairstyle possible. Today was the day Ethan would leave the capital and head to the rebellion region, and I might not see him for a few weeks. Recently, my relationship with Ethan had developed significantly, and yesterday we grew closer while chatting in the garden. He started making fun of me in a non-offensive way, and I puffed out my cheeks without realizing it because I was a bit annoyed by his teasing. I will never forget Ethan's reaction at that moment.

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"You're so cute..."

As I felt my cheeks warm up, I felt a hand on my head. These big and warm hands were definitely Ethan's, and when I looked at him, he was patting my head with a smile on his face.

God! I wished that moment would last forever, but unfortunately, the selfish gods above ignored my prayer. Still, his affection for me had reached 25 percent last night, and when I saw that percentage, I almost cried in front of him.

I've never been this close to Ethan in my previous life....  Moreover, in the previous time, I had to get engaged to another man, thinking Ethan was dead. Even Queen Luciana believed he was dead, but when he appeared at my wedding nine months later, I was completely shattered. Although I was forced to marry under my family's pressure, Ethan and I had promised to marry each other.

Anyway, there's no need to remember those days, as that won't happen in this life. I will definitely marry him and be his wife... Later, we will have at least seven children! Oh yes, even imagining it is wonderful... I want to jump into his arms and kiss his lips right now, but I can't!

"Be patient, Roxi! Be patient!"

It's about time; I must go now...

Oh yes, I should give him a hint about that matter. Maybe I should be more specific so he can handle it more easily... But I gave up on that when I saw Pipkin walking towards the door because Pipkin only helped me out of pity, and if he saw me as a threat to himself, he would definitely kill me... Though I don't know why, he had told me never to tell anyone about future events.

Still, I should at least give a small hint. Pipkin and I went outside and walked towards the main palace. Ethan had already allowed me to settle in the outer palace yesterday, so after a long walk, I arrived at the main palace. In the courtyard of the main palace, about three hundred cavalry soldiers were already lined up in a disciplined manner. Using the side path, I entered the main palace and quickly reached the main corridor.

At that moment, I saw a face I could never get tired of, no matter how much I saw it. In my previous life, we became friends a few years later, and his mature demeanor back then could make any girl's heart race. But now, since he was only twelve years old, he didn't have that aura, though he still had a boyish charm. For a twelve-year-old boy, he was quite tall and well-built, standing out in the crowd.

Ethan had truly beautiful blue eyes and coal-black hair. He had features that even some women envied, like a beautiful mouth and nose. It was as if the ungrateful gods above had been particularly generous this time. But looking at his mother, Queen Luciana, and his father, King Richard, it was clear why he looked so good...

I quickly approached my little prince and tried to suppress the warmth in my cheeks. Ethan's eyes lingered on me for a moment among the crowd, and just as he was about to look elsewhere, his eyes met mine again. A bright smile spread across his face, and he approached me. I tried to calm my adolescent body and my rapidly beating heart.

"You look very elegant today, madam." he said into my ear.

Even though I hadn't met him before, I still had an engagement with the second prince,That's why I could sense Ethan's aloof behavior in public, but he wasn't acting that way today. Trying to hide my blushing face, I said, "Thank you... Y-you look good too!"

"Then, if you'll excuse me, I need to say goodbye to my mother and Isabella" he said, still smiling at me.

"Yes... Ah, wait!" I said, the last sentence unintentionally loud.

"Yes, what is it?" he asked, turning back to me.

Ignoring the people who turned to look at me for raising my voice, I approached Ethan. "Please be careful...  Take care of yourself and Emilia I said.

"Oh, alright, I'll be careful" he said and was about to leave when I grabbed the back of his clothing.

"What is it?" he asked.

"I really have a bad feeling... please be careful. Especially of E-"

"MEOOOOW!" Suddenly, Pipkin attacked my foot, interrupting my words. I flinched and looked at Pipkin.

He looked very angry and was trying to scratch me. I stumbled back, but luckily, Ethan quickly caught me. Then he bent down and picked up Pipkin.

"Meoow?!"

Pipkin was looking at me angrily, but when Ethan petted his head, all his anger vanished. I could swear Pipkin was purring as Ethan stroked the soft fur on his head. The usually cold and proud cat was now enjoying Ethan's touch.

"Is this your cat?" he asked.

"Y-yes, I'm sorry. He usually doesn't behave like this" I said, feeling jealous of Pipkin in Ethan's arms.

"No problem. He's very cute, but I have to leave him with you." he said and gently handed Pipkin back to me.

As soon as he was in my arms, his expression quickly changed, and he glared at me. "I'm sorry..." I whispered into Pipkin's ear.

Ethan had already gone to Luciana and was saying goodbye. When Queen Luciana felt she had given her son enough advice, she let him go. Next, Ethan hugged Isabella and spoke to her about something, and lastly, he said goodbye to his little sister, Odette.

Finally, Ethan left the palace and mounted the white horse prepared for him. The horse wore a decorated armor that matched perfectly with the masterpiece armor Ethan was wearing. Standing on the horse, Ethan exuded maturity beyond his years, and his handsome face looked at me for a few seconds. Emilia positioned herself right next to him. Then, they moved to the center of the cavalry unit and headed towards the outer gate of the palace.

I hurried up towards the walls and watched Ethan's unit head towards the city. The citizens were seeing their prince this closely and clearly for the first time. People threw flowers and blessed the brave prince who was going to stop the rebellion.

In the midst of all this, Ethan greeted the capital's people with a slight smile. Eventually, Ethan, sent off by the joyous crowd, left the city as the sun set. With his departure, I felt a growing emptiness inside me. It felt like something had been torn away from me, and I was already feeling down.

"Maybe I could feel better by secretly going to Ethan's room..." I thought.

The room filled with Ethan's scent! The bed he slept on every day and the bathroom he used! The clothes he wore and the desk he used! Excited by these thoughts, I quickly returned. To inhale the scent of everything belonging to Ethan and to lie on the bed he slept in!

I can already feel my nether regions getting wet...

Roxanne