Is it True Love by Andrea Diaz (essential reading TXT) 📖

what ever you would like to do.”

Mason's eyes went wide and he steps towards me.

“Wait, as in time off? Like a break?”

“Yes, have the day off boys, you deserve it.”

I smile to them and they all smile, well all except Logan.

“The whole day? What do we do?”

“Relax, Logan. You can go to town or just relax by the lake, follow Helen around if you'd like, just have fun.”

Just then we all turn as Damien and Alec arrive on their horses. They both get off and walk over to us then looked over at Logan.

“Are you ready to go?”

Logan looked at me then we looked at Damien, both of us confused.

“Excuse me Prince Damien but I won't be going.”

“Why didn't my mother inform me?”

“Why? Is there a problem with just us?”

He looked at me and I could clearly see he was confused.

“Wait, my mother said I would be taking our guest from Krýo.”

“Yes.”

“I'm suppose to be taking the Prince.”

When he said “Prince” I looked at Logan and he looked at me then I looked back at Damien.

“What Prince?”

He looked at me confused then pointed at Logan.

“Logan.”

Logan and I look at each other then the boys and I start laughing but quickly stop when I see Damien looking at us as if he was more confused by our laughter.

“I apologize.” I looked at him straight in the eyes and smile, “You must not really like Krýo in order to over-look that tiny detail.”

“What are you talking about?”

“We haven't been properly introduced. I am Princess Isabel Cres of the Krýo Kingdom, it's nice to meet you.”

Unanswered Questions

Damien's P.O.V.

“We haven't been properly introduced. I am Princess Isabel Cres of the Krýo Kingdom, it's nice to meet you.”

She extended her hand to me and all I could do was look at her in shock. How could I have been so stupid? I must look so dumb.

Alec noticed I wasn't moving so he quickly stepped forward and grabbed her hand.

“Prince Alec Evans of the Fýsi̱ Kingdom. It's a pleasure to finally meet you.”

She smiled at him then he released her hand. She looked at me then smiled.

“This is Logan Grant, my escort.” He slightly smiled but bowed then she pointed to each of the other men behind her, “And my other escorts, Mason Ruiz, Trent Moreno, and Spencer Pierce.”

They all bowed then she stepped back towards me.

“Now that this is all clear, shall we get going?”

“Um, yeah. Lets go.”

“You will be taking my horse Princess.”

Alec handed her his horse and she smiled as she took it.

“Thank you. May you please do me a favor, Alec.”

“Anything.”

“Can you show these men how to have fun. They are kind of new at it.”

“Of course.”

She mounted onto the horse then came next to me.

“Lead the way.”

I took off and she was right behind. We rode past the meadow into the forest. No matter what obstacle, she would easily pass it. Once I knew we were nearing the river I slowed down. She came next to me and smiled.

“You do know we have horses in Krýo, right?”

I look at her and smile back.

“Of course but I didn't think YOU would be a great rider.”

“Well there's a lot you don't know.”

She sped up and got off as we arrived at the river. I quickly got off and went to sit next to her on some nearby rocks.

“I apologize about earlier. Its not that I don't like Krýo, I just never payed attention to its details, we WERE in a war with you.”

Her smile faded as I mention the war. I feel so bad, she must feel terrible. I must admit I have always thought it was my father's fault for the war. I never understood why he would get mad over her touching the “sacred” tree.

“I apologize, I didn't mean to remind you.”

“It's fine. I should be the one apologizing. After all it was my fault we were at war. We could have possibly have been friends if it weren't for my foolishness.”

I turn to her and gave her a small smile.

“Well, we can still become friends.”

She slightly looks at me and gives me a small smile as well.

“Thank you. I must also apologize for judging you before actually knowing you.”

“Don't worry I did that too. If you do not remember, I thought you were a guy at first.”

She smiled and looked away. She looked so beautiful when she smiled, but I must remember not to think that way. It will be difficult but I must get her out of my head.

“May I ask you a question?”

She looks at me and nods.

“What exactly did you agree to, with my father?”

She looked at me for a second then looked straight, towards the river.

“I am to live here in Kaf̱tó, in the castle, and follow your mother in whatever activity she chooses.”

“For how long?”

“I'm not sure.”

She looked away as sadness clearly filled her eyes. I look away from her and look up at the sky for a while until she speaks.

“Do you really not like Krýo?”

I quickly turn back to her and I think about what I should say for a minute.

“Do you really not like the people of Kaf̱tó?”

She looked down and I can already understand what she thought. Just how I feel for her land she felt for my people, including me.

Isabel's P.O.V.

I looked away from him, not able to answer. I do like his people, I never hated them. I hated the people my father described. I hated the people who hurt mine. But Helen, Aiden and himself have shown me the true personalities of the people of Kaf̱tó. They have showed me that not all are rude and hateful.

“Why do you dislike my land?”I look up at him wanting an answer. I had my answer and I would give it to him if he asked but I wanted his answer. He looked at me then back at the ground.

“I don't know. I guess my father has always talked of it with so much hatred that I see it the same.”

“If you were to give it a chance you would see how amazing it can actually be. Just like Kaf̱tó, Krýo has its own beautiful qualities.”

He looked back at me with an eyebrow raised.

“You think Kaf̱tó is beautiful?”

“Well, yes. Why wouldn't I? I mean I haven't felt this much heat my whole life but it still has breathe-taking scenery.”

He smiles then looks back at the ground, “Well, I must admit, from what I can see, Krýo does too. Don't tell my father though, he would surely kill me.”

I laugh and get up, then walk over to the horses.

“Shall we get going?”

“Yeah.”

We mounted onto the horses then raced back to the castle. I won and laugh as he gets all mad.

“That wasn't fair, you got a head start.”

“Lie to yourself if you would like, but never lie to others.”

I smile at him then head to the stables. When I mount off the horse one of the men there take the horse. As I started walking back to the castle Damien catches up to me.

“You know, its not quite fair.”

“The race?”

“No. You get to come to Kaf̱tó but I cannot go to Krýo.”

I look at him confused, “Oh, and who said you could not go to Krýo?”

“Well I haven't recieved an invitation.”

I stop and face him surprised at what I am understanding. Prince Damien of the Kaf̱tó Kingdom actually wanted to go to Krýo.

“Do you want to go?”

“Well, why not?”

He shrugged his shoulders and I looked at him still unsure.

“May we go?”

“Well, it is your kingdom. I figure you could go visit anytime. Its not like my father would stop you, well as long as you came back of course.”

“May I go tomorrow? Well of course with you.”

“I see no problem.”

I smile and hug him.

“Oh my gosh. Thank you.”

I realize what I was doing and quickly release him, feeling embarrassed.

“I apologize, that was inappropriate.”

He smiled and shook his head.

“Its fine, you were just showing your excitement. Everyone does that. Well not the hugging, the expressing of excitement.”

I turn back to the castle and keep walking.

When we walk in King Feron and Helen are sitting in the living room.

“Isabel, how was the ride? Was Damien impolite or disrespectful at all?”

“Not at all. It was a wonderful ride.”

“I'm glad.”

“Mother. Tomorrow, Isabel and I will be going to Krýo.”

King Feron quickly looked at us furious. I step back and look down. I might be brave but here in Kaf̱tó, King Feron has the power to do what ever he desires to do with me.

“Absolutely not. She is to stay in Kaf̱tó, that was our deal.”

Damien steps forward and acts like his father hasn't said a thing.

“She is going to show me around.”

“Oh, that sounds lovely sweetie. Of course you two may go.”

He smiles then we both head upstairs to our rooms.

I took a shower then changed into a long red strapless chiffon dress with a sweetheart neckline and slip on a pair of red pumps. I let my hair fall with its soft waves then I exit my room and walk over to the stairs.

I guess I should look for the boys and see what they are doing. I don't want them to get into trouble. But just as I got to the bottom of the stairs I hear Damien, as he quickly gets to me.

“If they're with Alec they are probably in the media room.”

I look at him and he leads me to the media room where all the boys are at. Alec must enjoy watching movies, it seems to be his favorite thing to do. They all turn and look at the door.

“Hello Princess, do you need us?”

“No, its fine, Logan.”

“Come and watch the movie with us Princess.”

I look at Alec and walk over to sit next to him.

“You know Alec, I am perfectly fine and actually prefer for you to call me Isabel.”

“Alright, I will.”

We turn to the screen and began to watch the movie.

At the dinner table it was only the King, Helen, Damien, Alec, and me. Logan had gone with the rest of the boys.

The next morning I got up as quickly as I could and took a shower. Since we were going to go to Krýo I decided to wear one of my light blue dresses. Its a long single 3/4 shoulder dress with a sheer waistband. I slip on some silver pumps and quickly brush my hair, deciding to leave it down. Damien wasn't at breakfast because he was doing his border check again and Alec had left this morning.

I finish and excuse myself. I walk outside and met up with the boys in the front of the castle where they were waiting for me by the carriage.

Welcom to Krýo