Juliet_Omuadona

"My dear if there has been any misunderstanding between us, I apologize but I have always wanted the best for you, that is why I seem a little difficult at times,"  Regina said smoothly. She knew that if Ellen continued to talk the king might find out about her pretentious behavior.

Ellen was rendered speechless by the queen's action. How could she continue complaining after the Queen apologized so smoothly? "Your highness, your craftiness is worthy of recognition" Ellen mentally praise the Queen.
   

      On her dying bed, Queen Agatha made her husband king George promised to marry her best friend, Regina. She knew that the royal council will put him under pressure to marry a new wife since she was unable to give him a son.
She asked this of him because she felt her Regina will love and protect her daughter since they grew up like sisters.
The king fulfills his promises to his late wife and married Regina. 
Queen Regina treat the little princess very well until she gave birth to a prince for the king. Once she felt her position as the queen was secured, she became vicious and maltreated Ellen. 
Years went by and Ellen lived under the unfair treatment of her stepmother and her children. Her father no longer cared for her, it seem Regina had him wrapped around her finger. 
When Ellen turned fifteen, war broke out between her kingdom and the kingdom of Avalo, The war lasted for three years, before the two kingdoms made a truce. Avalo demanded a marriage alliance to seal the truce. King George knew that his kingdom will lose if the war continues, he had no choice but to agree to their demands. 
If it were to marry any other prince Queen Regina would have favored her daughter but considering that it was the crown prince of  Avalo, who was known to be the cursed prince. Princess Ellen was  a perfect peace offering.
How will Princess Ellen survive in a strange land, a kingdom where her husband is feared and hated by all his parents inclusive. How does the cursed prince treat her and why was he referred to as cursed?

Peace offering to the cursed prince

"My king, the war... " Ellen wanted to ask if it was necessary for all the twelve kingdoms would need to come together. She knew that some of the kingdoms already under Avalo would see this as a chance to rebel and win back their freedom.

Although Ellen did not finish her question

Sebastian could tell what she was worried about."Yes, if we are fighting against each other the entire twelve will be ruined." He explained.

Ellen nodded her head, she knew that among the twelve kingdoms Sebastian was not afaird even if they were put together, so how strong can the enemy be to make Sebastian so worried.

She wanted to ask but she did not have the right words. What Ellen did not know was that the king was not worried about the enemy. On the contrary, he was setting a trap for him, but he did not see the need to explain this to Ellen and get her worried.

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