Lady Vienna facepalmed, she could feel the anger of Duke Raziel that she’s afraid of the mercenaries future.    “You know what, I can take them all out.” She offered. This way, it would only injure them. If she’ll let the duke take care of them, then those mercenaries would not live to see the day.    She stepped down from Tiberius the horse and stretched her neck before Duke Raziel had the chance to say no. Then, she grabbed her sword and unsheathed it from her belt.   Ah, it almost felt like forever since she felt this excitement rushing inside her.    The mercenaries in front laughed at her. “A woman fighting us? C’mon, are you a chicken that you are really letting a woman fight and guard you?”    Duke Raziel ignored their taunting voices and faced her, “Are you sure you can handle all of them?”&nb

Lady Vienna woke up at midnight with the sound of her door opening. She didn't know she fell asleep waiting for the duke.    When her door opened, there was Huxley and a familiar man from the Rouge guild.    Between them, they were supporting Duke Raziel passed out with blood all over his body.    Lady Vienna gasped and was frozen first before recovering  “What happened to him?” She asked.   “We attacked one of the enemies when he just bled out suddenly. He demanded to see you.” Huxley replied as they settled him on the sofa in her room.    Lady Vienna nodded at that, digesting the information calmly and trying not to panic. “You may now leave. I’ll take care of him.”    Huxley hesitantly opened her mouth to say something more but just nodded

Lady Vienna had gone to the royal palace the next day as Princess Avelina invited her for an afternoon tea.    Lady Vienna opened her fan and smiled at the delicate princess, “You were not sending me letters so I was worried your highness.”    Princess Avelina laughed cheerily, “Oh, I’m doing fine. Prince Mathias and I are doing lovely preparing for our wedding.”    Lady Vienna nodded, “That’s great. I am happy for you Princess Avelina. You’re going to be the most beautiful bride in the kingdom.” She said honestly.    Which is true, Lady Vienna really loves how lovely Princess Avelina is. At first, she admits that she felt a bit awkward and wanted to push her away since she's the heroine of this story but she realized she's not her competition. It's fate that is her enemy.    I mean, it’s not Pri

Huxley breathed deeply in anger, glaring at the prince. Lady Vienna smirked at the prince, not backing down.   Two can play the game, Prince Mathias.   “I heard you got kidnapped last time, Vienna.” He asked.    Really, does he want me to get killed that much? Lady Vienna scoffed.    “Duchess Donovan.” She said.   “What?” The crown prince asked.   “Call me Duchess Donovan. My husband called me Vienna so as respect, I expect you to call me formally, Prince Mathias.”    Prince Mathias’s eyes sparkled in interest at that, “You are really sweet with your husband.”    She nodded,  “Yes. And about my kidnapping incident, yes it was true. But you are late on the news, Prince Mathias.”  

She scoffed, “Yes, you did. But so what? If you truly betrayed me, then I would have been dead already.” She countered. “I thought you were a bitch for stealing my crown prince in the past and I had hated you for being so pretty not doing anything but now seeing you weak, I hated you more for not fighting for yourself.” She admitted.    And you have been favored by the book with a happy ending…she wanted to say that but figured she didn’t have to.    Princess Avelina was just silent and smiled at her gently, “I could never compare to you, Lady Vienna. That is why you are always the talk of the town. You have always outshined me.”    Lady Vienna nodded, “Yes, you will never compare to me, I've always been amazing.” She said and sighed, “If only we would have been born in a different world, we would have been great friends.”    She t