It was the next day and already, it was noon. With the sun bathing the whole pack community in it warm sunlight.
Lexa was done with her duty for today, and currently she was relaxing inside her room. She had tried to look for the Prince, so she could express her gratitude, but he was nowhere to be seen. Though, it didn't bother her much, but she still thought it would be nice to be grateful.
Anatalia came into her room and asked Lexa, if she would like to accompany her to the market. The young girl nodded and agreed, but it was because she didn't want to be alone. She hasn't had the time to explore much of the pack community, and now will definitely be the perfect time.
She immediately dressed herself and headed outside the Alpha's house with the female servant, who she now considered as her dearest friend.
Lexa strolled to the front yard with Anatalia beside her. She was dressed in a cream colored floral gown. It was a kneel length gown, but it fitted her properly as if it was actually made for her. The dress was a sleeveless gown and the bodice perfectly cupped her bust. She paired it with a simple black sandal, and it made her look really delicate.
The young girl packed her hair in a messy bun, leaving some strands of her sheen hair to drap lightly on her ears, the back of her neck, and around her cheeks. Her forest green eyes was bright, and it flickered with interest, as they continued to strolled out.
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Arnold was at the orchard side, gazing up at a particular apple tree. The apples were red and appeared tasty to him. The Prince wanted to climb up the apple tree and get some fresh tasty apples for himself.
As the thought came to his head, he grinned and reminisced on his past. He recollected the time where he was young and acted not very noble. Back then, he would taunt, tease and act sneaky around people.
How time flies, he sighed and thought to himself while shaking his head.
Well, it not bad to try it again though, another thought came to his head, and a toothy grin formed on his lips.
Arnold moved to climb up the tree, and since it wasn't his first time of climbing a tree, he was successful in it.
Until, one of the servants shouted in worry, " Prince Arnold, I don't think it safe for you to climb the apple tree. You can just tell one of the servants to get it for you!"
Arnold didn't reply the servant who shouted and instead ignored him. He plucked some of the apples and when he was done, he jumped down swiftly. His jump was smooth and his landing was graceful. It would took years of training to land on a rocky ground like that, without losing a bit of one's balance, but Arnold landed perfectly.
Well, he didn't have an Alpha blood running in his veins for nothing, and he was a man of unique skills.
" Relax! Am okay, there is nothing to worry about."
He smirked at the servant, who seemed worried and munched on one of the apples in his hands.
He grinned widely as his taste buds danced happily with the unique taste of the apple juice.
The servant just shook his head and turned his back to take his leave. It wasn't a new thing, as almost every werewolves were aware of how the Prince of the Crescent Moon Pack can be so headstrong sometimes. Though, Arnold was a man with keen intellect, and he was good in handling wars problem but at the same time, he can be so pertinacious.
Lexa and Anatalia were passing by the orchard side, and immediately the former's eyes caught the sight of Arnold happily chewing some fresh apples and trying to judge them. She halted in her steps and tugged Anatalia's dress sleeve.
" What is it?" Anatalia questioned and stopped to look at Lexa.
Lexa pointed her right index finger at Arnold's side, and the female servant had to turn her head, following where the young girl was pointing her finger to, with her eyes.
Anatalia frowned and turned back to Lexa, " That is the Prince."
" Yes," Lexa nodded, " I have been trying to look for him, so I can thank him for what he did, but I couldn't find him anywhere."
Anatalia now realized what Lexa was saying, and she also nodded, responding back to Lexa, " Oh, yes you should. So, he won't see you as a dissatisfied person."
" Yes but, " The young girl paused and shook her head.
" What do you mean?" The female servant knitted her brows and wondered why Lexa was hesitating on expressing her gratitude to Arnold.
" It feels somehow, that just it," Lexa explained seriously and stared at where Arnold was still standing.
Anatalia patted her right shoulder and smiled a bit, " I know, but you should try it. Just go there and say thank you, then come back immediately. See, it that simple."
The young teen seems to be thinking about what Anatalia said just now and some seconds later, she nodded.
" Okay then."
Lexa told Anatalia to wait for her, while she went over to where Arnold was.
On getting there, she felt awkward on what to say but just cleared her throat, " Ahem."
Arnold turned and faced Lexa with his eyes holding a curiosity gaze.
" Lexa, how are you? Sorry, didn't notice you were beside me, I think I got so engrossed in eating these tasty apples."
He smiled at the young girl and look down at her with his long thick sweeping eyelashes.
" Am fine. I can see that," Lexa replied and smiled a little bit at Arnold. She wasn't surprised that he already knew what her name was, and it was because of Belle. It just made her a little bit embarrassed.
He was more taller than her, so she had to crane her head up in order to look at him.
" Hehe," Arnold laughed and shook his head.
" So what brings you here?"
Lexa relaxed herself and answered Arnold, " I wanted to say thank you for the food and drink. I really appreciate them."
"Ohh that? C'mon, it nothing. I just feel you deserve it."
Arnold shrugged his shoulders but deep inside, he was happy to hear what Lexa said. Actually, the Prince thought she wasn't going to appreciate it. Not like, he was expecting her to say thank you to him, but he just wanted to help her.
" I deserve it? Do you think so?"
Lexa was shocked to hear Arnold's words and wondered if she really deserved that. She had been somehow rude and indifferent towards him, but he didn't mind. And instead, he acted nice to her.