CHAPTER 13: TRAINING

Tara was dressed up in a crisp white blouse with voluminous sleeves that cinched at her wrist, soft and breathable yet sturdy enough for combat. Over it she wore a dark brown leather corset vest, laced tightly in the front, hugging her front and offering both form and function . Under she had slim and Flexi trouserss tucked into leather boots, her hair was braided neatly back, practical and battle ready. She was confident because she already had skills necessary for sword fighting. As she came out of her room, two handsome vampire soldiers were standing waiting for her,

" Hello, who are you guys? I've never seen you two before " Tara asked the men

" My lady, I am Lamiel and this is Flok. We are your personal soldiers, we have always been near you since you came here but we have been discreet. Whatever you command we follow and we will protect and serve you until our last breath " Lamiel spoke and they all bowed

" Oh, personal soldiers. I see, no need to be so serious, treat me as a normal person okay as your friend " Tara smiled at the men and they looked at her with shock, she was not acting like a rude or ignorant princess like the other princesses they've met

" We can't treat you as a normal person my lady " Flok retorted

" why ? Am I strange? Do I have two heads or what! I'm normal so just treat me normal. And don't my lady me it's exhausting, you can call me Tara " Tara spoke again like a teacher explaining to her students

" We can't! That's absurd calling you by your name " Lamiel argued and Flok nodded in agreement, Tara found herself laughing at their innocent and shocked looks

" okay call me Lady Tara then and I won't take a no to my request, and let's just not be too serious okay. Loosen up a little and smile more, let's go train " Tara spoke gently and they led the way to the training ground

Tara walked in the training ground and saw many soldiers training hard . They were all busy with their training but when they saw her, they all stopped and bowed to her.

" Long life to our Princess Tara, the light of our castle " the soldiers spoke in unison while bowing their heads

" Ohh! Thank you everyone, please continue with what you're doing get up get up " Tara spoke with embarrassment because everyone was looking at her and she walked away quickly

She passed many soldiers who bowed after seeing her and finally she reached an area where she saw ten strong soldiers training intensely, they were surrounding someone and fighting the person. The person was skilled and fought most of them without getting tired, then Tara noticed the person fighting the ten strong soldiers is Xavier. He looked so handsome fighting there, he was fast and skilled, he moved gracefully and aggressively

« he truly deserves to be King » Tara nodded agreeing to her own words, she watched him fight and even secretly drooled at his handsome figure and stamina plus face. She was too immersed that she didn't even notice everyone watching her, including Xavier they all looked at her lost in her dream of Xavier's handsomeness.

" My lady…. umh Lady Tara, we are here " Lamiel reminded her and she woke up from her dream fast

" oh we are hahaha.." Tara was embarrassed because everyone was watching her and her face went red,

The soldiers greated her respectfully and Xavier walked towards her

" Are you okay? " Xavier asked with his body towering over her

" I am, why are you asking? Do I look sick " Tara spoke moving back a little

" You are red, " he explained

" oh.. hahaha.. it must be the change of weather… But I'm not sick, we can train yes let's train now " Tara didn't want to continue making a fool of herself and embarrassed after drooling over Xavier's handsom body and masculinity

" Are you sure? " Xavier asked again « Liar »

" yes yes come on " Tara marched at the sword area and picked one, then she went to the centre and waited for him

Xavier was shocked by her confidence and everyone else was shocked by her confidence and mesmerized by her beauty, she was a full package , a beautiful Goddess of war. Xavier marched towards her and they started sparring. Xavier was holding back and Tara was doing her best. Tara moved like water, swift flowing and unpredictable. She was skilled very skilled and she showed her talent there, all the soldiers were happy and felt proud of their princess, the sparing ended with a draw..

" wow, I'm so tired.. " Tara complained dragging her sword

" here Lady Tara come sit, " Flok offered her a chair immediately and Tara sat down and Lamiel brought her water

" Thank you guys " She sat and drank her water, the water was refreshing because it had herbs for reducing fatigue.

" if I may ask my lady, where did you learn swordsmanship? " Damian asked

" umh self learnt everything, because I love it. And please everyone just call me Lady Tara " Tara answered and informed everyone there

" you were so good," Sebastian spoke with a smile and even clapped

" thank you, are you all the Prince's guards? " Tara asked

" We are all his soldiers, but we are his first soldiers, I am Damian, this is Sebastian, Harold, Vincent, Brian, Seth, Nova, Casper, Jasper and Ali. And your personal soldiers too who are now under your command, we are also here to serve the prince and you and princess Sienna. And we also have other good soldiers, the ones you saw at the entrance of the training area " Damian explained and introduced everyone there

" it's nice to meet all of you," Tara thanked them and looked at Xavier who was watching the interaction between his soldiers and his bride

" Come on we need to get back," Xavier spoke to Tara and she stood up

" it was nice meeting you all, goodbye " Tara thanked and left the area with Xavier

They were walking quietly, Xavier at the front and Tara behind him with the two soldiers following behind them at some distance. Tara was looking at him from the back and thinking

« the guy is not bad, first he's handsome. Everyone here in the kingdom is handsome, but this man is more handsome. He is manly, handsome, amazing. I can't believe it I'm drooling over him,..hahaha.. at least in this life I get to witness and be close handsome people, snap out of it Tara. I'm being a pervet noo stop, snap out of it » Tara was busy fighting her mind that she didn't notice Xavier was standing Infront of him and she bumped into his back