Bound to the devil prince

The carriage was moving slow and careful to avoid bumping on the holes.

While the carriage was moving, Catherine was lost in thoughts. Her heart was beating wildly in her chest, she was feeling nervous and the urge to throw up suddenly returned with full force that she managed to take in a sharp deep breath to calm her nervousness.

Her mind was wandering, she was thinking, what will happen to her now? How will her new family treat her? Will she be able to survive or will she break down? What will happen once she finally enters a journey that she knows nothing about. What could be the impending danger that awaits her?

Are you nervous? He asked his deep and husky voice resonated through her body that she suddenly tensed up.

I-- no, your highness. She said a bit shaky but shebl managed to hold her resolve as to not crumble before her.

The man whose dark black eyes were gazing at her intensely spoke,

"You can call me Lucas when we are alone".

Catherine stared at him and suddenly found herself nodding slowly.

Why does his name alone make her feel weird ? No!

She shook her head slightly and continue looking outside the window of the moving carriage.

Lucas dark black eyes were still fixated on her. He could hear her heart beat racing faster than normal.

The thought of her feeling tensed and nervous around him made him feel displeased but his calm expression through his eyes made him more composed.

He closed his eyes until he heard her steady heartbeat breathing softly.

Catherine who was still looking outside felt her eyes heavy. She was already exhausted with the events and today and didn't know when her eyes closed making her lost in the realm of dream land. But her position of sleepy made her turning uncomfortablly.

Lucas eyes opened and fell on the sleeping girl who was sleeping oh-so in a uncomfortable manner. He gently pulled by her waist and made her lay her head on his hard chest, while securely wrapping his hands around her waist in a tight but protective manner.

His hands slowly removing the hair strands from her face and tuck it behind her ear so the soft breeze could blow on her gently.

The day was slowly going with the sky slowly turning to grey ash color. The journey back to Eldrida kingdom was a bit long.

They rode through the woods and forests, after a long while of riding in the carriage, they finally reached the border of Eldrida kingdom.

The carriage moved slowly until it stopped in front of the castle.

Lucas noticed that his dear wife was still asleep, so he swiftly carried her like a princess out of the carriage and walked inside the castle. He wasn't even surprised that his family won't wait for him. They have all gone to bed.

He slowly descended the stairs and walked through quiet long hallway and finally stopped in front of his quarter. He opened the door of his room and slowly placed her carefully on the bed to have a peaceful beauty sleep. Once he carefully placed her to sleep, he left the room.

The next day, Catherine was woken up with sun kissing her skin. She growled softly as if she didn't want to wake up anymore but she had no other choice.

She slowly sat up and was about to stretched her hands above her head when she heard voices.

Those voices...

They don't belong to her handmaids but, before she could shout in fear , realization finally dawned on her that she was married and she is in .... She looked around to see the huge bedroom that was beautifully painted with black and white color, the curtains milk in color and the bed, she looked at the bedsheets that was a sky blue color contrasting to the other colors of the room.

"Good morning my lady, I'm your new maid. Maida. " Maida greeted head bow.

Morning. Catherine greeted and got down from the bed.

My lady, your hot bath is ready. She said head bow while Catherine went to the bathroom with some other maids trailing behind her to bathe her.

Once they were done bathing and dressing her up,

"My lady ,his highness is waiting for you outside the room". Maida said head bow.

Catherine nodded and was escorted by Maida and one other maids out of the room. Once they escorted her out of the room, they bowed and left.

While Catherine eyes were fixed on the man's back who was facing her. She hoped to see his face unlike yesterday that he was wearing a mask that hid his face.

As if sensing her presence, he slowly turned to look at her with his black mask covering his face and Catherine suddenly felt sore not seeing his face.

Good morning wife, hope you had a good night? He asked his voice deeper and huskier.

Catherine was once again carried away with thoughts of him going on killing spree in broad daylight. Could that be the reason, he wears marks all day and all night? She thought but quickly discarded the thought.

Yes your ------

Lucas. She saw bit tensed. As if sensing her uncomfortability, he slowly stretched his hand waiting for her hand on top his.

Catherine gulped hard her heart beating wildly in her chest.

I'm fine--

Your first day in the royal castle, you need to stick with me. He said with his deep and serious voice that sent chills down her spine.

Catherine slowly placed her hand on his warm hand before walking side by side with him.

On reaching downstairs, they went straight to the dinning room where the royal family were having breakfast.

Good morning, your majesties. Catherine greeted with a bow. While Lucas nonchalantly sat down farthest away from his family.

Welcome to the family. King Henry said with a pleased smile.

The royal grandma rolled her eyes at the new bride while Levi stared at Catherine with a desired gaze.