Chapter 126: Chapter 126

Liviana’s POV

“Impressive speed. Still not fast enough for me though” I said as I succeeded in dodging each and every guard and warrior attacking me.

“You guys have improved a lot. I’m impressed” I said with a chuckle.

They were about to lunge at me again but…

“Liviana!”

Everyone stopped and I turned around and saw my grandmother coming towards my direction.

Uh-oh.

The guards and warriors stepped back as they bowed their heads in respect.

“Hi, grandma” I said with a nervous smile.

My grandmother squinted her eyes at me.

“What are you doing here?” she asked.

“Uhm…” I said looking around.

There was no one to save me from my grandmother’s wrath.

Rainer and Luke weren’t here.

And I wasn’t supposed to be here either.

“Liviana” my grandmother warned.

I chuckled nervously as I clung onto her arm.

“I was only going for a work, grandma” I said.

She rolled her eyes at me.

“I should have locked you up in your room. What did I say about training before your coronation day?” she scolded me.

I pouted.

“You said not to” I said.

“Exactly” she said as she shook her head in disbelief.

I pursed my lips as I got dragged back to the palace.

It was my last day as princess of Halo.

Tomorrow, I’ll no longer be just Halo’s Princess.

I turned 21 a few months back.

I couldn’t keep still in the palace.

I was a little anxious and I wanted to distract myself a bit so I came out to train with the guards and warriors.

My grandmother strictly told me not to train before.

She said that she didn’t want me getting in trouble before my special day.

But I was too overwhelmed to remain in the palace.

I sneaked out of there without Rainer but I was sure he already knew.

In fact, I’m sure Rainer knew that I wouldn’t stay in place before tomorrow.

He just let me do what I wanted to do because he knew how I was feeling.

As long as he knew that I wouldn’t get hurt, he just lets me do anything if it makes my mind feel at ease.

My grandmother and I reached the palace.

She turned around to face as she held both my hands.

Then, she sighed.

“Liviana, I understand that you must be feeling anxious and overwhelmed for tomorrow” she started.

“But I don’t want you to get hurt before your coronation day” she said.

“Sure, you know how to fight. You know how to defend yourself. You can take down a group of warriors and guards alone. You’re an amazing fighter and I get that” she continued.

“But what if something unexpected suddenly happens? What if it’s not just a wound that will heal quickly? What if you get seriously injured? What if something so horrible happens unexpectedly?” she said worried.

I sighed as I hugged my grandmother.

She was right.

A lot of things can happen unexpectedly.

She was just worried for my safety.

For her granddaughter’s safety who just so happens to be the only heiress to the throne as well.

“I’m sorry” I apologized.

My grandmother nodded as she caressed my hair.

“I just don’t you to get hurt, sweetie. I don’t tell you this but I hate it when I see you getting injured in training. Even if you can heal yourself with your powers. I still hate it because I know that you feel pain” she said softly.

“I couldn’t take care of your mom the way a good mother should have taken care of her child. I will forever regret that” she told as her voice broke.

“I couldn’t take care of your mom when she was still here but I can take care of you” she said as she started to cry.

I caressed my grandmother’s back as she cried.

So this is how my grandmother felt.

All those years, she seemed to be blaming herself for not being able to keep mom here in Halo and protect her.

After that, I went back to my room.

Rainer and Luke were already there.

Luke was sleeping soundly in my bed.

He must have been tired from playing earlier.

“How did it go?” Rainer asked as he sat on the couch with a book in his hand.

“You told the guys to take it easy, didn’t you?” I said.

“No” he answered quickly.

I rolled my eyes with a chuckle.

“If there’s one thing that you’re bad at, it’s lying” I told him as I gave Luke a k**s.

Rainer chuckled as he closed his book.

“I couldn’t afford getting you riled up before tomorrow” he said.

Of course.

I made my way on the couch and saw beside Rainer.

“Did they really go easy on you?” he asked.

“Hmmm. At first, yes” I said.

Then, I looked at Rainer.

“Then, I found a way to provoke them and they ended up taking me seriously” I said with a chuckle.

It started off with the guys just playing around with me.

I found it suspicious from the very start.

But then when I did things to provoke them, they eventually forgot whatever Rainer told them.

“They still couldn’t beat me though” I said with a shrug.

Rainer laughed as he shook his head.

“Of course” he said with a proud smile.

Then, Rainer just stared at me for a moment.

“You’re really going to be the queen by tomorrow” he said.

I sighed as I laid back on the couch.

“Yeah” I said as I nodded.

“Then, a week after tomorrow will mark your 3rd year in Halo” he said.

I bit my lower l*p and nodded.

“Yeah” I said in a low tone.

“And you’ll be coming back to Lunar for the first time in those 3 years” he said.

I nodded again as I closed my eyes.

“You’re not really anxious about the coronation tomorrow, are you?” Rainer suddenly said.

I looked at him.

“You’re actually anxious of what’s going to happen after your coronation” he stated.

I looked away.

I hate how Rainer can see through me like I’m made of glass.

No one else could do that except Pa because he raised me.

But Rainer…

I’ve only known Rainer for almost 3 year.

Still, he knew anything and everything about me like I was some open book.

But then again, I was thankful.

I was relieved.

There was someone who understood me.

Someone I didn’t need to lie to.

As much as I hated having someone who can see through my facade and my weaknesses, Rainer was an exception.

I trusted him more than I trust myself.

That’s just how it was.

“Do you think we’re ready?” I asked him.

Rainer raised a brow at me.

“Do you think we’re not?” he asked back.

I shook my head.

“Of course not but I want to know what you think” I said anxiously.

Rainer eyed me.

“I think we’re more than ready. Are you?” he said.

I sighed.

“Physically and mentally, I am” I stated.

“Emotionally? I’m not too sure” I said.

“Come here” Rainer said and pulled me in to his chest and hugged me.

“Everything is going to be just fine. We’ll be there with you all the way. I’ll be there for you all the way” he said as he caressed my head.

I nodded.

“Thank you” I said.

Rainer nodded and planted a k**s on the top of my head.

“Take a nap. I know you didn’t sleep well last night” he said.

I chuckled as he stood up and dragged me to the bed to lay beside my son.

“Have you been spying on me?” I accused him.

“No” he answered way too quickly.

I rolled my eyes playfully as I chuckled.

“Creep” I joked.

Rainer chuckled as he tucked me in.

“I’m going out to check on the warriors and guards. I might also help with the preparations for tomorrow. And you. You’re going to rest” he said.

I chuckled and just nodded.

I cuddled beside Luke.

“Rest well” Rainer said and caressed my hair before leaving.

Time will pass by and by tomorrow, I will no longer be just ‘her majesty, Princess Liviana’.

This is the last day.

Before the end of tomorrow, I’ll be someone who will lead a whole territory.