Provoking a Graceful Bloom Novel

Chapter 15 The guards and servants all withdrew , leaving only Frederick and William , along with Sebastian and Sally Sebastian tried to push forward to stop Selena and Freya's fight , but William blocked his way . " General Campbell , Lena has made this choice of her own free will , " Frederick said , eager to end the whole ordeal . " Once this is over , everyone can get along . " If Selena had to take that strike from Freya to settle all their troubles , then so be it . He promised himself he would make it up to her later .

His frustration boiling over , Sebastian growled , " Your Highness , you've known Lena for years . Do you not realize she's delicate ? Freya was raised in the desert . She's ruthless and cunning- " " Fey has promised not to take Lena's life . Don't speak ill of her ! " " Your Highness- " Suddenly , a loud crash came from inside , followed by the sound of something heavy hitting a chair and breaking it into pieces . " Lena ! " Sebastian gasped in terror . He shoved Sally aside and rushed inside .

Frederick hurried after him , fearing a clash between Freya and Sebastian , and most of all , worried for Selena's wellbeing . He was resolved to treat Selena well from now on . She would live in comfort and luxury at his estate for the rest of her days . Whatever grievances she had suffered today , he would make amends for them . As long as Freya had her vengeance , they could live in peace going forward . But no one expected what awaited them inside . Freya lay collapsed on the floor , unconscious .

Selena stood quietly not far off , her loose white gown fluttering in the evening breeze , an ethereal vision of beauty and calm . " Lena ! " Sebastian hurried to her side , voice urgent . " Are you hurt ? " Selena shook her head That was when Frederick snapped back to his senses . He hurried over and pulled Freya into his arms . " Fey , wake up ! Fey ! " But she did not respond . Frederick's voice grew urgent . " Send for a physician ! " " She only took a slap . Her inner energy backfired and knocked her out , but it's not serious , " Selena said , her gaze cool and distant .

The warmth she once felt for Frederick was gone from her eyes . She placed the royal edict back into its wooden box and looked up to meet Sebastian's concerned eyes . " I'm feeling weary . Seb , please see the prince out . " With that , she moved to step out of the side parlor . Just as she was about to leave , Frederick called out from behind her . " What kind of experts does your household keep hidden ? " He had been standing just outside the room and had no idea someone had been lurking nearby . The strength of that person's skill was almost unbelievable !

Even Sebastian glanced around , looking uneasy . Selena turned and met Frederick's angry gaze , but she only smiled . " You can search all you like , Your Highness . " 1/2 Chapter 15 +25 BONUS " Guards ! Search everyone ! " Frederick ordered . There had to be a skilled fighter hiding nearby . Otherwise , there was no explanation for how Freya had been knocked out with a single blow . Selena didn't care and simply turned to leave . Frederick hurried after her . " Lena ! " She stopped and looked back at him . " Is there something else , Your Highness ? " He kept his eyes fixed on her .

Beneath the moonlight , her figure in white was so beautiful he couldn't look away . He felt a flicker of doubt . " Lena , let's not make this difficult . The wedding next month will not be canceled . I- ' " The edict has been issued . The wedding is off . Your Highness , it's time to face the truth . " Frederick's eyes burned with anger . " Our marriage is known throughout the kingdom . If you refuse me , who else could you possibly marry ? ? No man in all of Aurensia would dare take a woman rejected by me ! Lena , if you keep acting like this , then I truly won't want you anymore .

And don't say I didn't warn you ! "