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"I hear so many heartbeats, and yours is the one I like to listen to the most," Dante confessed with a thoughtful expression, and his eyes moved back to look at Anastasia's eyes, while the back of his fingers gently brushed her cheek. "Still worried, or shall I take the lead?"
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Fantasy · ash_knight17
"I was," Dante responded, his eyes coolly looking at her. "You are going to have tough luck trying to chase me away."
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Anastasia looked down at her hands and noticed the rope marks around her wrists. She had used too much force when using the dagger to cut the bonds. She replied, "That is all." She saw him look at her hands and then check the bump on her head, and she felt like a little butterfly was trying to flap its wings in her stomach.
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Fantasy · ash_knight17
"Next to me," Dante responded in seriousness. "You will be safer next to me than anywhere else."
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In accordance with the request made by Queen Ginger Blackthorn, we hereby affirm that the courtesan, Anastasia Flores, is now formally recognised as the concubine of His Royal Highness, the first prince, Dante Blackthorn. Henceforth, she shall exclusively belong to the said prince, and no other men or the king shall have any claim upon her. The registry shall soon be dispatched to secure the signatures of both the prince and Miss Flores, thereby preserving this decree in our official records.'
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Fantasy · ash_knight17
Every time he saw Anastasia, memories of Marianne flooded his mind, and the desire to preserve her in any way possible, to feel like she was still there with him, drew him to the newly turned courtesan. And then Dante came between them, and his jaw clenched with frustration.
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Fantasy · ash_knight17
"Find out who left the palace this morning. Every guard, every servant, and every minister is to be brought to me within the hour. I will find the culprit before dusk."
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Dante stared back at Maxwell before he openly laid claim on Anastasia, "I will be taking her as my woman. It would be best for you not to hover over her, or people will wrongfully get the impression that you are looking at her when you have already found your soulmate."
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Fantasy · ash_knight17
The Mother Queen took a sharp breath before she whispered, "That's more than eighty…"
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And while they were waiting, someone suddenly pointed and exclaimed, "W—what is that? That thing in the water!" Everyone's eyes shifted in the direction indicated by the person's outstretched hand, just in time to catch sight of the water's surface turning dark, completely obscuring the view beneath it. "What is going on?!" Murmurs of confusion and concern rippled through the crowd.
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Fantasy · ash_knight17
Anastasia saw the light conquer her vision, the clear sky, and the water—Water?! Her eyes widened for a fleeting moment before she fell into the cold, salty water.
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Fantasy · ash_knight17
However, before she could rise from the bench to get up, Dante's body swiftly turned such that his shoes now rested upon the seat while he laid on the bench, his head on her lap with his face turned upwards. He remarked, "Stay."
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Fantasy · ash_knight17
The first voice spoke, "A rift was necessary to cause an imbalance. Everyone has been playing too safe without making a move. This is for our benefit." As the words were whispered, Anastasia found it hard to make out whom the voices belonged to.
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Fantasy · ash_knight17
But Dante wasn't one to miss opportunities. He raised his hand, reaching for her face and gently caressing her cheek.
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Fantasy · ash_knight17
Of course, the Mother Queen thought to herself. It wouldn't be easy, but it would eventually happen, and with that thought, she nodded inwardly and declared, "Let us not close our minds and hearts to something that might bring one immense happiness."
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Fantasy · ash_knight17
Ginger was extremely pleased to hear that Anastasia was indeed the one meant for Dante, and that they had found each other before the golden moon. If it weren't for the unfortunate passing of Lucretia, she would have single-handedly thrown a joyous celebration in their honour. Now, all that remained was for them to wed and bless her with grandchildren!
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Fantasy · ash_knight17
The people around waited as the king paused and then questioned, "Who here took the courtesan from the palace, contrary to my explicit orders that they are not to leave the Paradise Tower without permission?" His eyes fell on Anastasia, and he questioned, "Or did she leave of her own accord?"
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Fantasy · ash_knight17
The people around waited as the king paused and then questioned, "Who here took the courtesan from the palace, contrary to my explicit orders that they are not to leave the Paradise Tower without permission?" His eyes fell on Anastasia, and he questioned, "Or did she leave of her own accord?"
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Fantasy · ash_knight17
The people around waited as the king paused and then questioned, "Who here took the courtesan from the palace, contrary to my explicit orders that they are not to leave the Paradise Tower without permission?" His eyes fell on Anastasia, and he questioned, "Or did she leave of her own accord?"
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"That's not very polite, Princess," Prince Raylen responded with a kind smile, before his eyes subtly narrowed at her, and he added, "Especially when you have the habit of touching people's coffins."
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