Chapter 230 – I Missed You

His hands were holding me tight, almost gripping my arms, and I began to feel the pain.

“Caden, you’re hurting me.” I whispered as I flinched from the pain I felt.

He didn’t listen. He suddenly pulled me closer, slamming his lips into mine. The kiss was forceful and aggressive; it was bitter yet sweet. I was surprised and struggled.

Instead of letting me go, he wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me closer. I suddenly felt that his kiss had changed. It became gentle. I didn’t realize that I voluntarily wrapped my arms around his neck.

I parted my lips when I felt his tongue brushing on my lower lip. He explored the inside of my mouth. I have never kissed someone like that before, so I copied what he was doing, entangling my tongue with his.

Why would my heart couldn’t deny him? It’s been years since I have never heard from him. I should have hated him, but instead, I felt so safe in his arms.

With those thoughts, my tears started falling from my eyes. Caden might have tasted the salty liquid flowing from my cheeks to our lips. He stopped and pulled me slightly away from him.

He sighed. Then gently kissed me on the forehead.

“Alira, I came back for you. I know it’s been a long time since we saw each other. But my feelings hadn’t changed a bit. I still wanted to marry you. You are the only girl for me.” He said in a gentle voice while embracing me tight.

I tilted my head up and stared into his eyes. His expression changed again. I could now see myself in the reflection of his silver eyes.

“Then why didn’t you contact me for two years? I waited for you. Every day I would check my email to see any message from you. I felt like you abandoned me. Everyone wasn’t telling me anything either. I was lonely.” I cried.

“I’m sorry. Things happened in the palace. Our parents didn’t want you to worry about me.” He answered.

“Why can’t you tell me? I deserve an explanation.” I insisted.

He sighed again.

“I will tell you, but not for now. Will you trust me? Please, Alira?” He begged.

Our family was complicated from the beginning. Maybe there was really something that I shouldn’t have to know for now. My parents would not allow Caden to see me if he did something wrong.

“Okay. But you’re still not forgiven.” I pouted.

“I know. I know. I will do everything so you can forgive me.” He answered.

He then pulled me even tighter, and I could hear the sound of his heartbeat. It was loud and fast.

“I missed you so much. God knows how much I wanted to come here to see you.” He said in a gentle voice.

“I missed you, too.” I answered, hugging him back.

We were in that position when Lucas suddenly barged inside.

“Asshole! I told you not to make her cry!” Lucas yelled while walking towards us.

Caden gave him a wide grin and chuckled. “I missed you too, Lucas. Thank you for always protecting her.”

I was confused, turning my head to Caden, then my brother.

“Are you staying for good?” Lucas asked.

“For now, yes. Until graduation. Then I will have to go back to Flousia and bring my crown princess there.” He said while kissing me on my hand.

I blushed from his sudden gesture.

“Finally, I would be free and can start looking for a girlfriend.” Lucas joked.

I still couldn’t understand what they were talking about. Lucas patted my head and smiled at me.

“This guy asked me to guard you 24/7 until he comes for you. Alira, he didn’t abandon you. But there are things that we couldn’t tell you before. I was mad earlier because he didn’t tell me that he would suddenly transfer into your class. Are you allowed to do that?” Lucas explained.

I was relieved, and my heart felt so happy hearing those words from my brother. I looked at Caden, who was smiling at me.

“It’s fine. My parents already allowed me to transfer, and my identity as the hidden crown prince no longer exists. Uncle Kyle had already informed the embassy that I was here. And I think Uncle Percy already made a move as well. The media might be outside of the campus by now.” Caden answered.

I was surprised and was staring at Caden, confused even more.

“So, our parents already decided to announce our engagement in public. After twelve years, I could finally say that you are mine.” Caden whispered.

I couldn’t explain how happy I was. Finally, no one would say that I was making it all up. We are free now. I suddenly jumped into Caden’s arms, hugging him again.

Lucas just let us and was smiling while looking at us.

After we talked, we went back to our classroom for the second period. Like Caden said, a lot of people from the media were outside. Media Tech, the largest media network owned by the Jackson’s, released the news on TV and social media that the crown prince of Flousia was indeed Caden Hulls Richards.

They also said on the news that he came back for his long-time girlfriend, the crown princess, Alira Smith Wilson.

As we walked in the hallway towards our classroom, the students took photos of us. Caden was holding my hand and didn’t let me go. When we came inside the room, our classmates were staring at us.

The professor was shocked by the news, but she smiled when we entered.

“Prince Caden, we weren’t informed of your arrival earlier. I apologize for not addressing you properly.” She said while bowing to him.

“That’s fine, miss. I don’t want anyone to call me by my title when I’m here. Treat me like the other students. I’m here to study, and I came here for my fiancé. I’m hoping to enjoy my stay in this class.” Caden answered.

I saw the girls were still drooling over him. I sighed. Well, he’s a prince. Girls dreamed of having someone like him.. But he’s mine, and no one could take him away from me.