A Forbidden Love Between Worlds

d, where they were receiving special instruction from th

y was muscular and solid, a testament to years of rigorous training. "Today, we are joined in training by Princ

or now, though it's highly likely they will align with our enemies sooner or later, driven by their fear of being attacked by traitors. We are well aw

lefield!" he roared with fervor, igniting th

ster and a noble commander. Master Lee and Prince Jing were taske

by Jing and Master Lee took a break. Leela seized the o

to the battlefield," said one of the two women who approached her. Bo

amusement. What else could this bi

rrent of sharp retorts when the

te warriors," Jing stated coldly. The women turned pale as t

d, his voice unwavering. "Your foolish and disrespe

inment." Turning to two nearby masters, Jing called them over. "What punishment

used woman, Danna, was one of the best

the masters fell to his knees before the prince, plead

resolve. "However, if she apologizes to the warrior she insulted, her punishm

proud she was. To his surprise and relief, Danna nodde

my ill-intentioned

mmediately, two warriors seized the wo

ntor, "I need Warrior Brown to accompany me.

e prince began to walk away from the c

ng while. When they were far from the others, they stopped by a green, cr

and Leela followed him without question, though her g

ive minutes before Jing came to a halt. He turned to face her

as he noticed

I haven't officially designated you as a spy yet-you're still fragile and don't act like

your strength of character and discipline. At the same time, I

d and embarrassed expression didn't go unnoticed by the prince. Without warning, he g

er, as she hadn't expected s

nd brushed her lips with his. She, on the other

of reaction, but Leela remained still and stunned. He

ake you weak and dull your reflex

s expression sharp and laced with irony

s. Though his movements had been confident at first, hesitation cre

his faltering resolve to fully commit to the kiss,

's lips pressing boldly against his. He didn't move at first

nd returned her daring gesture. He couldn't pinpoint when he'd lost control or

en into my own trap?

e her breath. Noticing her struggle, he pulled back, his thoughts scattered. He coul

asy and laced with nerves. Jing was far from his usual cal

e feigned composure, though, in truth, she was just as confused, nervous, and overwh

"Leela, it was you who kissed me so shamelessly.

ile, driven by the frustration

h what your hesitation wouldn't allow you to do. So, Prince, don't tell me this was

s insufferable, an insolent pest who made him lose his composure. "I only wanted you to understand that your feelings for me ma

with sarcasm. "Feelings? I think yo

nce between them once more, a ma

rned crimson. She was in trouble. "Or... what about the way you get so nervous during our training sessions? Whe

nto an ordinary girl, Leela. But you're not like other women. If you're going to take on the challenge of becoming my

session that could only lead to trouble. Yet, his cruel and unrelenting way of addressing her

hing to do with what you're insinuating. I regret that my lack of discretion caused you discomfort, and I promise to focus on

" he muttered thro

paused, needing to release the anger threatening to consume her, "we were both to blame. It would have been an affront if I hadn't reciprocated, savored, and enjoyed

at her words. Unfortunately, she was right. How could he argue with t

h his tone was uncertain. "You're beau

t primal male instinct to take advantage of such opport

nd letting just anyone kiss me, Leela. But we sho

ded, re

nued, "I brought you he

t a crystalline brownstone, w

key..." He stepped toward the rocky wall and inserted the stone into

ll shifted, reveali

ll the advanced technology we use in Zafiro. Though you didn't pass this final test with flying col

rly jumpe

her thoughts, her eyes welling with tears of happiness. A