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The princess with the unusual heartbeat

A magnificent castle comes into view as Anastasia is seen trying to escape through the window of her chambers as her friend Christiana passes her a thick long rope which she easily uses to climb down unhurt. They both sneaked out of the castle unnoticed as they head towards the town in excitement. Anastasia exclaimed delightedly, "I finally made it out here alive"! I thought I was going to die of boredom. Christiana feeling concerned. I hope this was a good idea by sneaking you out of the castle. His majesty will have my head if anything were to happen to you. Anastasia assures her. You don't have to worry Christiana. I can take good care of myself. After a tiring long walk, they're about to reach Christiana home as they're suddenly surrounded by a group of thugs. Christiana begins to panic as she speaks nervously. This is so not my day! Leader of the thugs smiled, aren't you ladies gorgeous? How about you both spend the night with my men and I inside our tavern and we will let you off without a scratch? Anastasia angry as she speaks out boldly. How dare you say such despicable thing to to us?! Do you have any idea who the hell I am?! Leader of the thug upset as he drags her roughly towards himself and tries to kiss her. Almost immediately, Anastasia heart begins to beat abnormally as she gasp desperately for air. Leader of the Thug exclaimed in panic. She had got the disease! We need to get  the hell out of here! They all left the arena in haste leaving Anastasia to her fate. Christiana in tears as she tries to get her unconscious friend to wake up.

Debra_daniel · Fantasy
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50 Chs

The princess with the unusual heartbeat

I will take you home at once and make this clear to the royal family. I have no intension to marry you. Declared Prince Lancelot. Gwen tears up as Anastasia begins to feel guilty. You can't just turn a pretty lady away, Lancelot. Said Anastasia. Show some manners. She came all the way to your Kingdom to see you, it's only right you host her as a guess.

Lancelot thought for a while. I guess you're right, 'My lady'. Alright. She can stay as my guess as long as you're all willing to come stay in the castle with me. Lex whispers to Anastasia. You never told me, you had a first love, 'Your Highness?'. What are you talking about? Lancelot is just a good friend of mine. Lex answered. Well, isn't it obvious he likes you. Lancelot is a good friend of mine. I can read when he's into a lady. He never gives up until he gets what he wants. Is that supposed to make me feel better…. She frowns. Well, if you're so scared, he's going to find out about us and then jeopardize your mission here, then be rest assured. She voiced angrily. I'm going to figure out a way to get rid of his feelings for me.

Lancelot genuinely loves you, Anastasia. You can see it in his actions just now. Well, I don't have such feelings whatever towards him. She declared… I know that. He answered with a smile. Then, what are you so scared of? she stared at him confused....I just don't want him to get hurt. I see him more than just a brother, love. We have to figure out a way to get him to like Gwen. Anastasia signs. I guess you're right… Aren't you two coming?! Lancelot exclaimed. Where to, 'Your Highness?'. Asked Anastasia. To the castle of course. I can't wait for you to meet my parents, 'Your Highness'. He smiled as he gently grabs the arm of Anastasia and takes her to the horses already prepared for them to ride on….. Princess Gwen watches jealously as Anastasia and Prince Lancelot sits on the same horse, Anastasia holds tightly to Lancelot as he rides away from sight. Princess Gwen insist Lucas joins her in the carriage while Diana and Lex rides on a big brown horse presented to them by Prince Lancelot guards.