Crowns of Heritage

Chapter 74- Visit (4)

(PRINCE MOISES P.O.V)

On the way to the training grounds, Prince Antonio and Duke Benjamin followed behind me without asking any questions. When we made it to the training grounds I saw that the knights were training. When we walked over Captain Capilano came over to me and I introduced him to Prince Antonio. A second later, Peyton and Massey came walking over.

“Prince Moises, what brings you to the training grounds, I thought you had a meeting?”Peyton asked.

“To have a little spar with Prince Antonio '', I answered.

I looked over at Captain Capilano,”Can you grab us a sword?” I said.

Captain Capilano nodded and walked away.

I turned and looked towards Prince Antonio.

“I won't allow my daughter to marry a weak man, I must test your strength”, I said.

“It'll be my pleasure to spar with the great warrior of the Vanuatu kingdom”, he said as he bowed.

A few seconds later, Captain Capilano brought over two wooden swords and handed them each to Prince Antonio and I. Some of the knights started to stand around us and I could feel the sudden excitement around them.

I looked back over at Prince Antonio.

“Is this a light spar or are we going full force?”, he asked.

I smirked, “Full force of course”, I replied.

I lifted up the wooden sword and pointed it directly at him.

“Now show me your resolve “, I said.

Prince Antonio nodded.

Without a second thought, we instantly clashed our swords against each other. I was impressed, just the clashing of our swords. I could feel the immense amount of strength he possessed. We continuously clashed swords as we were moving at a fast pace.

“Wow, Prince Moises, your strength is no joke.”,Prince Antonio said as he lifted up his sword.

As he swung downwards, I swung upwards and the swords clashed once again.

“Impressive”, I said, “How are you planning to win my daughter over, she's dating the current heir to the Synovial's dukedom”, I said.

Prince Antonio smirked, “He's not even a thought or threat to me. A man like that will only feel inferior as he stands next to Princess Sage" he said.

“The choice is my daughter's”, I said, as I pointed the sword towards him.

He pointed his sword towards me.

“Then all I have to do is show her I'm the better choice”, he said.

What a confident bastard, I thought to myself.

We ran towards each other at a fast pace and clashed swords once again.

As we continued to spar, I could see the aura around him starting to glow and the knights cheering as they surround us.

“I have to admit, you're pretty strong”, I said.

I glanced to my left and saw Natalie and Sage walking towards us.

“I think you show enough of your resolve for the time being.”, I said.

Prince Antonio and I shook hands, as the knights continued to cheer. After shaking hands, I turned and walked over to Natalie and Sage. When I looked at Sage, I saw the same aura surrounding her. When Prince Antonio walked over and stood beside me, their aura engulfed each other. I glared at Natalie for bringing her out here, and she averted her eyes.

A second later, Sage walked over to Prince Antonio.

“My mother said we share the same aura”, she said.

Shit, now we are going to have to explain everything to them.

I looked over and glared at Natalie again, who started to mumble under her breath.

I sighed, “Follow me back to the castle” I said.

(DUKE WINTER’S P.O.V)

After returning to my office, I sent Jackson out of the room to call for Lady Serbia. A few minutes later, she entered the office and walked over to the desk. I gestured for her to have a seat and she looked a little nervous.

“Butler Jackson said you called for me”, she said, while playing with her fingers.

I reached my hand across the desk and placed my hand on top of her hand.

“My dear, I just wanted to check on how you are doing and how I can be of help to you”, I said and smiled.

She bit the side of her lip.

“What if they don't accept me or my child”, she said, putting her head down.

I sighed, “If you encounter any problems in the Kalpana Kingdom, you're more than welcome to return to my castle.”, I said.

I suddenly had a thought and opened the second draw to my desk. I pulled out one of the many documents I had stored inside.

“I'll give you a villa that's close to the western border, if you ever feel unwanted there. You can return anytime” I said.

She started to cry a bit, “Thank you Duke Winter” she said, while wiping her tears.

I heard a knock on the door, and gestured to Jackson to open the door. A second later, Moises, Sage, Natalie, Prince Antonio and Duke Benjamin entered the office. By the look on their faces, I could tell this conversation was about to be interesting.

Duke Benjamin walked over and checked on Serbia.

“She's worried that she won't be accepted”, I said.

Duke Benjamin placed his hand on the top of Serbia's head.

“If anyone disrespect you, don't hesitate to tell me. I will deal with them” he said.

Serbia nodded.

I looked over at Moises who was standing next to Sage. Prince Antonio was standing beside her.

“Let me guess, Sage finds out that she and Prince Antonio share the same aura”, I said, looking directly at them.

Moises and Sage nodded.

I gestured for Sage and Prince Antonio to have a seat in front of me. Duke Benjamin helped Serbia out of the chair and they exited out of the office.

Sage and Prince Antonio sat across from me, Moises and Natalie stood behind them.

“Sage my dear, when you first met Prince Antonio how did you feel?”, I asked.

“I felt a weird sensation in my body, I felt hot”, she said.

I chuckled and looked over at Prince Antonio.

“How about you?”, I asked him.

He placed his left hand over his chest.

“My heart started to race, just like it is now. I also felt a sensation, when I first saw her, she had an aura glowing around her”, he said.

I looked up at Moises, and chuckled as he looked very annoyed. I looked back at Sage and Prince Antonio.

“Sage and Prince Antonio, what I am about to tell you, have to stay in this room for now.”, I said.

They nodded.

“In the Winter lineage, when one shares the same aura as another person. They are called Destined partners, someone who is destined to be your life partner.”, I said.

I watched as Sage and Prince Antonio looked at each other. For a moment, they stared at another. Moises clapped his hand, causing them to break eye contact.

“So Princess Sage is my destined partner?” Prince Antonio asked as he smiled.

I nodded.

“What, what am I supposed to do about Nashi?”Sage asked.

I should tell the truth before it becomes a problem.

“You should make a clean break with him, because he doesn't align with your destiny ” I said.

(SAGE P.O.V)

After hearing what Duke Winter said about making a clean break with Nashi. I rushed out of the office in a hurry, and no one tried to stop me. I was so confused about what I should do.

I made my way to the room Rosemary was recovering in. When I entered the room, Yeshiva and I looked over at me and I ran over to the bed.

“What's wrong Sage?”, Rosie asked as I flopped down on the bed with my face buried in the covers.

“What should I do, Prince Antonio is my Destined partner.” I said.

I heard snickering and looked up at Rosie.

“Looks like you found out,” she said.

I raised one of my eye brows, “Wait, you knew this whole time” I said as I grit my teeth.

Rosie put her right hand close to her mouth and snickered again.

“Of course I did, I also found out that Yeshiva was my destined partner”, she said.

I glared at them both as Yeshiva kissed Rosie.

“What am I going to do about Nashi?”, I asked, as I sighed.

“If Nashi knows what's good for him, he'll back off”, Rosie said.

I sighed again.

Rosie placed her hand on the top of my hand.

“You're destined to become a Queen or Empress, it's only fitting that your destined partner would come from a royal lineage”, Rosie said.

I looked at Yeshiva who was smirking at me.

We heard a knock and Yeshiva got up and walked over to the door. When he opened it, Prince Antonio was standing in front of the door.

“Your destined partner is such a hottie”, Rosie whispered to me.

I hate to admit it but he was handsome, his long silver hair and red eyes that stared into my soul caused my heart to race.

“Princess Sage, may I have a moment of your time?”, he asked.

I felt Rosie nudge me, “Go see what he wants”, she said.

I rose off the bed and walked over to the door. Prince Antonio and I walked into the hallway.

When he looked at me, I felt the sensation again. Prince Antonio grabbed my right hand and kissed it.

“That explains why my heart races for you”, he said as he looked up at me.

I shivered a bit, it wasn't out of fear but the heat that I felt within my body.

“When we first clash swords, did you feel anything?”, I asked curiously.

Prince Antonio nodded.

“When I saw you on the horse even though you didn't look the same, I felt a sudden sensation flowing through my body. I didn't know what it meant but I couldn't stop thinking about you. When we met again at the conference, I felt it again the moment I walked into the room and laid eyes on you.”, he said.

He grabbed my hand again and kissed it once more.

“I know you're currently seeing someone, and I won't rush you to make any decisions, until after your succession ceremony. Don't feel pressure to accept me, and follow your own pace. I'm confident that I will be able to earn your heart” he said.

He stepped forward and slightly leaned down. He kissed me on the right cheek and pulled back a little. He leaned closer to my ear and whispered.

“I'll see you at your debutante, my future Queen”, he said.

(NASHI'S P.O.V)

I was sitting in my father's office, and suddenly the door came open. Sylvester entered the office and walked over to the desk. He sat in front of me with a serious expression.

“What's going on?”, I asked him as he sighed.

He looked directly at me.

“Have you thought about what I said?”, he asked.

This again, I contemplated many times on how to approach my relationship with Princess Sage. I know Prince Moises is still disappointed in me. If I want the Dukedom to remain in his good grace's after he takes the throne. I have to sacrifice my relationship with Princess Sage.

“I'll speak with her at the debutante” I said and sighed.

Sylvester got up and walked around the desk. He placed his hand on my shoulder and tapped it a little.

“It's for your own good, and if you still want to remain in Princess Sage's life, this is the only way," he said.

Sylvester and I looked up when the door came open and our father walked in.

“Great, I'm glad both of you are here”, he said.

He walked over and placed an envelope onto the desk.

“What is this?”, I asked.

“Open it”, he said.

I opened the envelope and my eyes widened as soon as I saw the letter.

“You can't be serious!”, I shouted.

I looked up at my father and saw the seriousness on his face.

“Nashi, it's for your own good and the good of the Dukedom. Set your personal feelings to the side and get ready to take over my title.” He said.

I gritted my teeth and wanted to ball up the letter.

“How could you accept this marriage request without telling me!” I shouted.

“Get over yourself, Princess Sage is out of your league now. Duke Pordigase and I have set the arrangements for you. You'll be marrying his youngest daughter Lady Victoria”. He said.