|| LUISA's POV ||

My palm ached after I slapped him hard. A heavy silence reigned between us awkwardly. Nico stared at my face silently. Guilt washed over me since he wasn't the commoner anymore.

Over the years, Nico had grown stronger physically and tactfully. He worked hard and earned the position of minister in my cousin's court. It was disrespectful to hit him but I couldn't control my anger. Being a proud princess, I refused to apologize and turned around to leave, finding a way to escape.

Before I could even take a step back, my body flew back and his possessive arms caged me back, holding me against...