I signaled the royal guards and they took one of them closer to me. I pointed the gun on his forehead and without remorse, I shot him.

“Margaret!” Kyle and my father yelled.

I stared at the man I just killed, blood flowing from his head. I didn’t feel any pity or sadness at all. Then I looked at Kyle and my father.

“He’s the one who stabbed Jayden. He deserved it.” I said in a cold tone.

The other two men were shaking and bowed down, almost kissing my feet. I could feel them touching my toes, it made me mad.

How dare them touch me like that! How could they put their filthy hands on the princess?

With one move, I kicked one of them on the face. It was so hard that one of his teeth fell from his mouth.

“Try touching me again and I swear you’ll be dead next.” I said with gritted teeth.

“Margaret please stop this.” Kyle said in a gentle voice.

My heart softened when I heard him beg. I closed my eyes and bit my lips. I did something unforgivable and I couldn’t stop it now.

I looked at Kyle and slightly smiled.

“I’m sorry Kyle. You know how much I love him and our family. I will accept any punishment from you after this. But for now, let your sister take care of the rest.”

We were staring at each other, trying to read each other’s minds. I was begging in silence to let me do this, and he was begging me to stop.

Kyle couldn’t just let me hurt anyone even though they are the enemy. There were people in the room who were watching both of us and they would question his authority as the king.

He took a deep breath and I was surprised with his next statement.

“Whatever the princess did today, I will take responsibility for it. If her actions were against Flousia’s law, I will take her punishment. I will allow her to act according to her judgement but she will never be blamed for it. I, Kyle Theodore Hulls, 21st King of Flousia, will take all the punishment for Princess Margaret.”

My eyes widened. He was approving what I wanted to do but at the same time, risking his position as the King for me. That was a smart move. He knew I wouldn’t do anything reckless if he would say that.

“You’re crazy!” I exclaimed.

The people were confused. They don’t know why Kyle was willing to risk everything for me. But we both knew the reason he did that. It was for me to stop hurting and killing those men.

If I was just a woman who wanted revenge and didn’t care about my brother, I would just kill every last one of them. But I love my brother and I would not dare to ruin our family for the sake of revenge.

“I am just as crazy as you.” He answered while looking at me, smiling.

I pouted and suddenly felt exhausted. My heart softened and tears were starting to form in my eyes.

Kyle opened his arms, giving me a reassuring smile.

“Now, come to your brother, let me hug and comfort you. Cry in my arms and let out your anger. I promise I will do everything in my power to punish them.”

I dropped the gun and rushed towards him, jumping into his arms. He held me tight while I cried like a child. I was afraid for Jayden’s life so when I saw blood flowing from his stomach, it made me insane. I felt like I wanted to hurt someone because of anger and sorrow.

“I’m sorry brother! I’m sorry!” I cried.

Kyle was caressing my back, consoling me. I was trembling from all the emotions I had. I was so tired and couldn’t stand up straight anymore.

“Shh. I’m here. Now, come and stay beside him. They stitched his wound but can’t move him yet. He’s out of danger.” He said.

I looked at him surprised. Did he just say he’s out of danger?

He nodded and kissed me on the forehead. He started supporting me to walk towards Jayden who was now on the couch.

I sat beside him and held his hand.

“Love?” I called.

He didn’t respond. I looked at Kyle with a worried face.

“He’s sleeping. Don’t worry.” He said.

I turned to Jayden again and slowly leaned down to put my head on his chest, listening to his heartbeat. I was relieved and felt happy, he was breathing. Tears flowed from my eyes again, this time from tears of joy.

Kyle walked towards Alejandro who was still bleeding from the gunshots. I saw Kyle’s face was dark and I know he was mad.

He suddenly grabbed Alejandro on his neck, strangling him. I just noticed that Kyle was taller than Alejandro. He straightened his arms while choking him, Alejandro’s feet were barely touching the floor.

“No one messes with my family.” He said, clenching his teeth.

Alejandro’s face became pale as he gasped for air. He held onto Kyle’s hands and I could see he was terrified of my brother. I have never seen Kyle like that. Maybe all of the people in the room never saw that side of him.

Everyone was dumbfounded when he suddenly threw Alejandro against the wall. One of the royal guards handed him a handkerchief and he wiped his hands with it.

He looked around, staring into the eyes of every man in the room.

“If anyone dares to speak about what happened in here will have to answer me.” He warned.

He was now using his authority as the King to protect me and the royal family. He walked towards his throne and casually sat on it. 

Then the guards brought Alejandro in front of him who was looking so pale. Maybe because of the wounds on his legs and a broken arm when Kyle threw him hard.

“Tell me if you want to die now so I won’t waste my time asking you again..” Kyle said, coldly.