Chapter 3 MEETING LEON

*LIAM'S CHAMBER*

Liam sat in his room worriedly, he's always worried like that when Zion isn't in the empire.

Not because he might be blamed in the morning or the king punishing him, he's worried about his health condition and his safety. Zion is the crown prince, though he doesn't wanna accept that and the king wants him to be the ruler.

If he doesn't come back tonight, it's gonna infuriate the king more coz, there will be a short meeting and he has to be present tomorrow.

He kept dialing his number, no response,he ruffled his hair and threw the phone on the bed.

Then the door swung open, Lawrence entered, he's holding a bowl of popcorn in his hand,his favorite, whether he's watching a movie or not he loves it.

"What's the matter?"Liam asked, looking at him suspiciously.

"Can't I come here anytime? Fortunately no moans today"Lawrence said with a scoff.

"What if I was busy fûçkîñg for real,are you planning to chase the bîtçh out?"Liam snorted.

"You should really change your lifestyle, you're a prince, not everyone should be able to have you for free"Lawrence said in a serious tone.

He laughed and fluttered his eyes at him.

"You don't have to act like you've the advice section in your brain,a prince should do as he wishes not follow some rules. Enjoy your life and stop suffering"Liam muttered.

"Bloody motherfucker "Lawrence cursed him.

"Screw you "Liam retorted raising his middle finger at him.

"Why am I here?"Lawrence groaned and began heading out.

"Get the fûçk out "Liam yelled behind him.

"I hate you!"Lawrence replied and slammed the door behind him.

Laim rolled his eyes, though they're brothers but they don't really get along, always arguing when they're together.

He looked at his phone again, picked it and dialed Zion's number again, it's really worrying him.

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AZURA CITY*A HOTEL*NEXT MORNING*

Zinnia moved her long lashes, she groaned before opening her eyes. Feeling sore down there, she grabbed the sheet for support to get up but stopped when she felt a strong arms around her.

She came to her senses, checked down the duvet, she's naked, not just that,a guy is beside her sleeping peacefully.

She gasped, what the fûçk did she do? Shock written all over her face.

"Zinnia,what did you do?!"She screamed at herself inwardly.

She looked at the guy beside her, it's the same guy that splashed mud on her baby. She ruffled her hair in frustration.

"Zinnia, you fucked again"Zinnia mumbled, she threw the arms around her off her body, she ignored the pain and got down from the bed naked. She quickly got dressed in a jiffy, she can't let him see her face, she just wanna be out of there.

While rushing her necklace fell on the bed which she didn't notice, the necklace has her name written on it bodly.

She took a last glance at Zion before running out madly, she badly doesn't want him to see her face.

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Minutes later, Zion opened his eyes,he rubbed it slowly and sat up,he stretched his body lazily. He gasped when he raised the duvet to stand on his feet. He's naked, his eyes moved to his scattered dress on the floor,an evidence he fucked a girl last night.

What the fûçk has he done? He spranged up fearfully not minding his nakedness. He walked in front of the mirror to check.

With his allergies his skin should become flushed and swollen,but nothing of the such happened. No scratching,no stroking,no rubbing, nothing happened, the touch didn't affect him, instead,he could only see the sèx marks on his chest and neck.

"The only cure for now is if your skin feels comfortable with someone's touch,it can be anyone"That was his doctor's words.

He didn't see any cure in his words which made him drink again last night but he was totally wrong, he found his cure, his antidote,he smiled brightly, for the first time in years,he feels really good and happy.

Zion's eyes brimmed with joy,he smiled again and again,what could be a good news for him than this?

His smile faded away when he turned, to see the empty space on the bed,he closed his eyes to recall something, but he didn't recall anything except him in the elevator with the girl kissing,it was blurry and he couldn't really recall the face.

Not a problem,at least he found her,no matter what, he's gonna look for her and that's for sure,he was about to take a step when his eyes caught up with the sparkling silver and sapphire necklace. He immediately walked to the bed,he held it his fingers traced the pendant, it's a name written, bodly written.

ZINNIA.

He smiled again, she left this for him, that's a good thing,he would find her at any cost, that's his first promise.

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*BLUE HEART EMPIRE*GRAND THRONE ROOM*

The grand throne room was filled with an air of anticipation as the royal family gathered for a meeting of great importance.

King Ethan, resplendent in his regal attire, sat sternly on his throne, his eyes scanning the room.

Queen Ava satbeside him, her expression serene yet concerned. She was curious about the reason for the meeting.

To their right, the three princes: Prince Leon, Prince Lawrence, and Prince Liam.

But noticeably absent was the Crown Prince,Zion.

"I called for this meeting to reannounce my decision about the crown prince " King Ethan announced, his voice firm and commanding.

Queen Ava smiled,if the King is reannouncing his decision, there's a possibility that he chooses Leon.

Prince Leon smiled inwardly , assuming the king might choose him as the next in line,his eyes fixed on the king.

Julian, on the other hand, looked confident, he knows his brother very well, once he makes up his mind on something then he's gonna do it.

Lawrence and Liam exchanged nervous glances, both aware of the weight of responsibility that came with the title.

The ministers murmuring from ear to ear, thinking is the king gonna change his mind?

The door barged open,two bulgy guards pushed in the stretcher both standing at it's sides.

On the stretcher Zion laying on it,he came back home as quick as he could the moment he received Liam's message. He wasn't interested in the so called meeting nor as he attended it before, but Liam pleaded with him and even made him promise to be at the meeting.

Gasps filled the air in the room, Queen Ava smiled, she's confident the King will change his mind.

The King ignored this,he knew Zion intentionally did this, and he's ready to disappoint him.

"My decision is still final, Prince Zion will be the next in line to rule this empire, therefore he's the crown prince and would always be "King Ethan announced .

Queen Ava's jaw dropped, it's like the King slapped her with his words.

Leon clenched his fist angrily,he could only glare hatefully at the king.

Liam smiled, he's happy and wouldn't hide that fact, Lawrence scoffed inwardly.

Zion smirked,he doesn't care about anything,all he cares about is his health since the King himself doesn't care.

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*AZURA CITY*BELLS MANSION*

Zinnia washed up almost five times, she couldn't get his scent of her body. His Lavender scent still invading her nostril,it smelled really nice but it's too much.

She laid on her back on the bed hugging her teddy bear, the duvet covered her verywell

Did they fûçk all night or what? Her leg was still shaking, she feels so weak for the first,so tired and couldn't stop limping if she stand for too long.

Why did she drink? She can't handle herself if she drinks too much.

Her phone buzzed, she answered the call, it's from Lina.

"Hey"She mumbled.

"Zinnia, where were you last night? The weather was too cold"Lina muttered from the phone.

"Lina, you take care of everything for now"Zinnia said and hanged up.

She sighed and closed her eyes, tiredly, the soreness in between her legs wouldn't let her move.

"Zinnia, you're doomed"She muttered to herself.

Xina entered, she noticed how weak she was when she came back in the morning.

"Are you alright?"Xina asked.

"Don't add to my problems and get out, I hate your concern as much as I hate you"Zinnia said,her eyes still closed.

"You know I don't care about you, it's okay if you don't want to see me at least that will prove to my Arthur that you're a bad girl....

"Shut up and leave woman, I don't give a real damn about that,so get your foolish self out of here"Zinnia snapped,her eyes opened slightly.

"Suit yourself, crazy ass"Xina retorted and walked.

"Nonsense witch"Zinnia snorted and shut her eyes again.

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Hermione sat in her room sobbing,her eyes swollen, it's evident she cried all night.

Anytime she cries like that it's only for one reason,her boyfriend broke up with her, she changes boyfriend like clothes.

But the last one broke her heart, she never expected that, infact she promised herself not to have any boyfriend after this.

It hurts and she cried even more.

*MOONLIGHT PALACE*

Apart from Blue heart Empire,if there's another palace as powerful as Blue heart in Azura city, it's Moonlight, they're like the second most powerful palace in Azura city.

Princess Ruby in her chamber with her friends, princess like her coz she wouldn't befriend any commoner at all, even a billionaire's daughter, she feels highly of herself as a princess.

She's busy pressing her phone and the only thing she you will see on her screen is the IG page of Prince Leon, always following his post like a shadow.

"You think he likes you?"Sofina started, she's been studying her for a while now.

"Of course, when a man stands up for you and support you in front of everyone,what does that mean?"Ruby said and a naughty grin appeared on her lips.

She viewed a picture of Leon, he's shirtless, looking hot,a hot prince.

"Damn, I love him!"Ruby screamed.

"Babe,You're dumb, seriously, didn't know you're just beautiful"Sofina yelled, she's the sassy one among them.

Ruby kept grinning as she scrolled up, viewing more of his pictures.

"That's harsh, please let the princess drown,afterall she's drowning for the prince"Nadia, the third princess reply, they're just three, she laughed.

"If you don't have anything good to say,be quiet, mind your business ladies "Ruby snapped.

"Shut up, you're blind, you've a crush on a prince that doesn't even care if you exist "Sofina yelled back and threw a pillow at her.

"Are you mad?!"Ruby yelled.

Nadia laughed again.

"Ruby, don't mind her, I support you girl,am very sure Leon feels the same"Nadia said sarcastically and Ruby glared at her.

Sofina hissed and stormed out of the room to sit in the living room.

"Ruby, just follow your heart"Nadia tapped her cheeks and she glared

"I know you don't mean it so don't touch me else I'll strangle you"Ruby said staring angrily at her.

"You're a princess, he should be the one chasing you not you,what do they call it... composure, you have to compose yourself in front of him"Nadia talked in a serious tone she rolled her eyes.

Sofina entered the room and looked at them, she took her phone and walked out.

"Ignore her"Nadia winked.

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*BLUE HEART EMPIRE*ZION'S CHAMBER*

Zion laid on the bed,a wild smile on his lips, staring at the sparkling Silver and sapphire necklace in a box.

Yeah,he got a special box for the necklace,he had sent a picture to his guard to dig in about it. Very soon, he's gonna be a change man,in few months he'll be cured and do as he pleases.

The door swung open,Liam entered with a proud smile, he's the only one knows his password except his personal bodyguard.

"The crown prince of Blue heart Empire,may you live long my prince"Liam said and bowed shortly.

"Are you here to make fun of me, it's not funny"Zion snorted.

"Of course not, you know I love you, and I am really proud of father for choosing you again and again, you're born to rule Zion"Liam muttered.

"I really hate this crown prince stuff, it's annoying, and you're here saying all this"Zion said and straightened up on the bed,he hid the box under the pillow.

He's not planning to tell anyone until it works out, not even Liam.

"I really think you should talk to father, he's serious about it and he might find a solution for you,get you the best doctor in Azura to cure your skin writing disease "Liam said.

"He recommended a doctor for me already, it's useless "Zion rolled his eyes.

"Let's go to college together, just to please the king, attend classes and be a good Prince"Liam advised.

"Stop the sweet words, I feel like hugging you "Zion pouted.

"You look ugly when you pout like that"Liam scoffed and stood up walking out of the room,he intentionally ignored his words, the last time Zion embraced him,he was in door for days in pains due to his allergies.

Zion groaned, he checked his phone to see if his guard has messaged him, he's patient but eager to see that girl and cure himself.

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*LEON'S CHAMBER*

Leon sat in his study smoking his worries out,he might end up killing Zion if he doesn't control himself.

That position was his, Zion doesn't deserve,he works day and night for the company,obey all the rules in the palace just to attain this position and the King just ignored all his efforts.

He puffed out the last smoke from his cigarette and thrashed it afterwards.

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*THE KING'S CHAMBER*

"My king, Queen Ava is here to see you"His guard informed him.

King Ethan drifted to the doorstep,he looked at her and smiled.

"My Queen, I thought you said you won't come back here"He said in a teasing tone.

Queen Ava lowered her gaze at first then looked at him.

"My King, you're taking advantage of me, you know I love you a lot and you use that against me"Queen Ava muttered.

King Ethan smirked and held her hand.

"My dear Queen,if you're here to discuss about the crown prince, leave peacefully "He talked softly and her heartbeat skipped in fear.

"It's nothing like that, I am here for something else"She said and bit her lips.

The king held her hand and they both merged inside.

"I have to win his trust back"Ava thought inwardly.

"My king, you've been working a lot these days, don't you think you deserve a good massage?"Queen Ava asked huskily.

King Ethan faced her.

"Are you really here for that or should I just take the lead?"He didn't wait for her to reply,he pushed her on the bed.

Without wasting time,he took off her dress earning a chuckle from her.

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*STORM PENTHOUSE*

Dressed in black, his face also covered, his identity his unknown,no one has seen his real face.

The boss sitting on his chair in his special room, anytime he's alone, he's always staring at two bracelets.

Silver and Diamond bracelets, his eyes darkened, the more he stared at the bracelets, his grip tightened.

Then Knife entered,he bowed in greetings.

"Boss,a prince is here...

"Let him in"He cut him off, he's expecting him before.

Julian entered majestically,he gave Knife the look of, 'excuse us'. Knife walked out with a frown.

"Prince Julian, you're here"His thick masculine voice sounded.

He sat down on a chair in front of him and dropped an envelope on the table.

"The job is to finish the person in that envelope,in thirty days unfailingly"Julian muttered, his voice giving out an order.

Who's he kidding?

"And what do I get in return?"He asked.

"Protection, I'll protect you from the King,he won't be able to reach you or try to arrest any of the members of your gang"Julian replied,he placed his right leg on his left leg.

"What makes you think I need that?"He said.

"I know you need it, the King knows about all the bad things you're doing in the city"Julian retorted.

He smirked and picked the envelope,he opened it and stared at the picture.

"Nice, you can go, consider it done"He replied and Julian smiled.

Julian stood up and left. Then Knife entered again.

"Keep an eye on him "He said and Knife nodded.

"About the Wildflower, she escaped again but we captured one of her girls "Knife informed.

"Bring her here"He ordered eagerly.

"Knife,bad news, the girl you captured escaped from the room "A guard barged inside with the information.

The boss got his dagger,he stood up and shoved it in his chest.

Knife's eyes popped, watching as the boss stabbed the guard severally until he was out of breath.

"Next time, bring good news"He growled at Knife and he nodded.

"We'll surely find her"Knife bowed and walked out quickly.

Two guards hurried inside to carry the body and immediately it was cleared off.

*AZURA CITY*EVENING*

Zinnia left the mansion finally, after resting very well, thankfully her legs had stopped shaking.

She's good again, she was riding her bike, smoking at the same time when she got stuck in between two cars, she wasn't looking at all.

It all started, the car belonged to Leon and Zion. Leon was in his car, while Zion stood leaned on the car, glaring at Leon.

If looks could kill, their looks would've killed one another even with the displacement between them.

Zinnia thrashed the weed and got down from her bike, she didn't look at Zion at all, maybe she didn't see him, she walked to Leon's car and knocked the window loudly.

Leon opened the car door and stepped out of his car.

"Are you drunk or what?Get your fûçkîñg car out of here!!"Zinnia yelled, she wasn't Cool at all. Her face cap covered her face a little bit.

"Excuse me, it's not my car tell that moron to move then I move"Leon retorted.

Zion smirked from where he stood, his hands shoved in his pocket.

"I was thinking how can a tall guy like you has a resemblance of a fish, now I got my answer, you're just a tall senseless fish!!"Zinnia shouted at him.

"Watch your mouth, you're talking to a prince!"Leon snapped.

"So what if you're a prince is that suppose to change the fact that you lack driving sense. You don't own the world, Idiot!"Zinnia snorted,her fingers snapped at him.

"Like she said, you're just a senseless fish!"Zion said from where he stood.

"Close your mouth and shut up,am not talking to you!!"Zinnia snapped and turned to face Zion.

Zinnia looked at him and smirked, she removed her face cap, her long hair fell freely on her back,and their eyes locked. Her eyes popped in shock, the same guy, she had a one night stand with, she gulped and avoided his gaze.

The two guys still glaring without moving.

"Zinnia, you should get out of here before he recognizes you"Zinnia gritted her words.

Leon grabbed her hand.

"Where do you think you're going?!"Leon snapped.

"Apologize to me now!Or you get locked up"He added.

Zinnia's eyes flashed with anger,she shot hima glare but he didn't let her go.

"I'll do no such thing, Senseless fish !"She spatted, infuriating him more.

"Guards!"Leon ordered.

The guards got down from the car and hurried to the spot.

"Lock her up !!"Leon ordered,he felt so embarrassed, the way he got insulted in front of Zion infuriated him.

"No hand will touch her"Zion ordered and the guards stopped on their tracks.

"Hope this moron hasn't recognized me"Zinnia thought inwardly.

*TBC*