Chapter 103 - A New Season

The morning opened doors to a new season. It was the summer season in the kingdom of Aphidia. The season of mating and securing alliances. 

Such was the busiest season and the court was busier than ever. It was the season of love and new discoveries. 

Prince Amaru opened his eyes, the bags under his eyes were a clear indication that he had not had much of sleep in the night. 

He had been worried sick over Winrus's health and kept awake the whole night watching over him in case his health were to take a turn. 

He had not even eaten a single morsel of food since the male was injured and even then he did not feel hungry. 

The morning sun was shining so brightly but sadly his day didn't bring any good news. Winrus was yet to wake up which was a worrying sign. He trusted the crown prince to have treated Winrus better. 

Yet, the man was not getting better. The things that he was seeing was making him more hateful towards Elayne. He truly wished that there was a way that he could do more for Winrus. 

All that he had done didn't seem to be enough. He had not even realised that over the course of the night, his mind had not thought of anyone but the male. He didn't even take a moment to think of how Freya must be being left behind all alone with the evil women. 

He was only concerned for Winrus. "His temperature is normal, he should wake in a while," Davy said joining him. 

Prince Amaru let out a weak smile. He was worried, the assurance didn't lighten the worry in his heart either. Until he sees Winrus awake and hears from the male that he was fine, only then would he he able to calm down and be at ease. 

Just then, a bird flew to them. It landed on Davy's shoulder. Davy took the note tied around the crow's leg and opened it. 

It was a summon from the palace reminding him of festivities to come. His father urged him to cut his trip short and return to the palace immediately. 

Since he was yet to marry like the rest of his brothers, his father had decided to put his name up in the list of eligible suitors in the kingdom. He and his brothers were going to be introduced to society for the new season to seek a bride. 

Davy's jaw dropped. He couldn't believe what he had read, the thing was that he was engaged. He had a woman in his life who carried his and Jason's child and even so he was being put in the market to find a bride. 

It was the craziest thing that he had ever heard of. He passed the note to prince Amaru since his name was also mentioned. 

It was the royal family, an engagement was simply just an engagement until a proper wedding was conducted. Seeing as the two of them had been engaged for nearly a season without getting married it was becoming a problem to note. 

The King was taking matters into his hands to ensure that they marry soon. It meant that the alliances formed until that very day was considered null and void. 

New relations were required, one that had a future that Aphidia could depend on. 

"What madness!" Amaru let out in anger. His father had sent note that he wishes for the king to ensure that he finds a suitable bride and weds before the end of the new season. 

It was unbelievable, that was not the only development of the letter. The King of Xeris has had a change of heart and is calling off the relationship between Davy and Jason. 

He wishes for his son for find a bride from a good family and be wed by the end of the season. After which, he was to return to Xeris permanently. 

"Are you okay with this?" Amaru questioned to him. 

Davy shook his head, he didn't know what to think of the new plot twist. It was dangerous and exciting. It made his stomach turn. He almost wanted to get out of the book and give Zillon a kiss. The plot twist was unexpected, unpredictable and full of many possibilities. 

He was impressed and jealous that he didn't think of it himself. That twist was sure to keep everyone on their toes. It gave all the characters, villains and all a chance to get what they want. 

The future was untold and it was not certain how thing would turn out which was thrilling to his heart. On the surface he wore a confused face while internally he was screaming with joy. 

It was nice to see someone making good on his masterpiece. Giving it a new level of interest even if that twist was going to give him the biggest migraine of migraines. 

"It's a new season. What else can we do," Davy responded to him. 

Jason came out of his tent. He had a good night sleep, the memory of the night's conversation still lingering in his mind. Unknown to him was the storm that had hit with the new season. 

A storm that was bound to make his heart race in a frenzy. There was no telling what the new season would bring their way but one thing was certain, it was going to be one hell of a ride. 

"Good morning," he greeted happily. 

Prince Davion and Prince Amaru stared at him. They had no idea what was so good about the morning that got him all smiles. Their lives were about to be turned upside down with the festivities of trying to find a good wife from the lot that will be chosen and he was happy. 

"What?" Jason asked unaware of the reason why the two men were looking at him as though he was an alien. All he did was greet them, the least they could do is return the favour. 

"Here, maybe this will drop that smile of yours," Amatu said handing him the note from the king. 

Jason took the note with a bright smile on his face. He had thought that nothing could ruin his day and take away the beautiful moment of happiness that he had but he was so wrong. 

Once he finished reading the note he was furious. His eyes turned to the side to find Davy looking at him. The man was the author and if any changes were being made to the book then he was responsible for that plot twist. 

Davy raised his hands in surrender. He was not responsible for the storm that hit them. But he was responsible for leaving a madman with a pen on his book. And the madman didn't disappoint, he was leaving up to the expectations of the novel. 

Going all out to test the bonds of the people in the book. "What did you do?" Jason raised the question. He folded the paper in his hand and threw it away. 

He was not going to go through with such plans. He was not going to participate in that season festivities.It was the last thing on his mind, he already had everything that he wanted, he didn't need anything else. 

Not a woman or a new alliance and certainly not a bride to take home to his father. He had not been to Xeris for more than a few hours since his arrival so as far as he was concerned, Aphidia was his home and he wasn't going to leave it for anyone else to take over. 

"I am not taking part in this," he said firmly. 

Davy shook his head. The man was clearly new to royalty. "You are a prince, you should know that your fate is decided for you. Not the other way around," he said to the young man to explain the situation to him. 

The situation being that the man had no say in what he gets to do. They were not being asked for their approval but being informed of what they were supposed to do. 

"You don't have a say in the matter. You have to do it," Amaru added.

It wasn't supposed to be fun. Being a Prince was the worst fate that could fall on a person. There would be no freedom left for the person, everything of their was decided on by other people. 

It was like being a puppet in your own life. Even after becoming a king, you don't loose the strings that pull your movements, you just get fooled into thinking that you can loose them. 

That you are in power so that you don't question the hand that pulls the strings. "You should get ready, court is going to be a nightmare until the season is done," Davy advised. 

He had written enough royal romance to u understand that what was coming was far worse than death.