Alissa's POV

I looked at the paparazzi, dumbfounded.

Prince? What the hell are they talking about?

Suddenly, Tony rushed towards us and pushed them, keeping the paparazzi away from us. Marcus dragged me inside the hotel with him quickly, holding my hand tightly.

I pulled my hand away sharply as soon as we walked into his suite.

"Why did they call you Prince?" I asked, puzzled.

He rubbed his neck without saying anything, looking into my eyes.

"Because...." He paused and cleared his throat. "Because I am a prince." He confessed.

My eyes widened in shock as I stared at him, dumbfounded, my mouth agape.

Prince? A real prince? Palace. Monarchy. King. This kind of prince. Is it a joke?

"Are you kidding me?" I asked, perplexed.

He shook his hand and took a step towards me. I stepped back without taking my eyes off him, still in astonishment. He sighed sadly.

"I was going to tell you, but..." He breathed deeply, running his hand through his hair. "I was just waiting for the right time."

I gritted my teeth as I gave him a dirty look.

How can he dare to lie to me? Of course... Because of that, Tony followed him everywhere he went. And his sister's strange friend. He must be her bodyguard. Damn it! How couldn't I understand it?

"You fucking liar! Asshole!" I snapped, frustrated and hit his chest angrily.

"Calm down, bambi. Please, I didn't want to lie to you. When we met, I just wanted to play around nothing more. So I didn't say who I was. I didn't know you very well. So I was afraid that you could inform the paparazzi or tell someone else. On the other hand, I wanted someone who acted towards me like I was a normal person, not a prince." He explained.

"I don't give a damn who you are nor what your title is!" I barked.

"I understood it when you swore at me." He said sarcastically. I gave him a dirty look and placed my hands on my hips.

He sighed and approached me. He held my hand in his hands, looking into my eyes. When I wanted to pull my hand away, he didn't release my hand.

"Please, Alissa. Forgive me. I love you so much. I have never fallen in love with anyone before you. You are the love of my life." He confessed and looked at me affectionately.

"Why should I believe a brazen liar?" I mocked.

He sighed sadly. "Yes, I admit I should tell you about my family, but I wanted to spend more time with you before telling you. I was afraid of that...you would run away from me when you heard about it." He admitted. "I love you so much. I didn't want to lose you. You are my breath. I love you so much, bambi." He added and stroked my cheek tenderly.

"You have already lost me." I said sadly and pulled my hand away.

"Please...Alissa..." He gave me a begging look.

I shook my head and left.

Marcus's POV

I was holding my head between my hands, lost in my thoughts. It had been two days since Alissa broke up with me. I called her or sent messages to her every day, but she didn't pick up my calls or responded to my messages. I felt so sad. I should do something to make her forgive me. I couldn't live without her. I loved her so much.

"Your Highness?" Tony called me, interrupting my thoughts.

"Umm...Yes, Tony?" I gave him a questioning look.

"His Majesty wants to talk to you." He informed and extended the phone towards me.

I nodded and took the phone. Then Tony left, leaving me alone in my suite.

"Good evening, Dad." I greeted him.

"Good evening. Why don't you pick up my calls?" He asked firmly.

"Dad, I was busy. I didn't hear." I replied.

Actually, I saw his calls, but now I didn't want to talk to anyone. And I knew he called me to lecture me about my photos with Alissa in the magazines. So I ignored his calls.

"Are you busy with that girl?" He asked mockingly.

"Dad!" I sighed, annoyed. "Why did you call?" I asked.

"I sent you there to keep you away from paparazzi for a while, but as it seems it didn't work. So I want you to come back to Stockholm. I will not let you leave my sight for a second." He said firmly.

"Dad, I cannot. I need to stay here for awhile. I have some urgent things to do here." I replied.

I need to make Alissa forgive me.

"Marcus! You are going to come back in two days. It isn't up for discussion." He demanded.

"Dad..." I sighed, annoyed.

"See you in two days." He stated with an authoritarian voice and hung up without letting me say anything.

Fuck! I cursed under my breath and threw the phone onto the couch.

I need to talk to Alissa urgently.

I grabbed my phone and left the suite. Tony parked the car in front of Alissa's family company. I looked at my wristwatch. Alissa was going to arrive any minute.

After waiting for a few seconds, I saw Alissa's car. She parked her car and got out of the car. I smiled as I saw my beautiful girl. She looked so beautiful in her cream mini dress. I missed her so much.

I breathed deeply and opened the door. I got out of the car and approached her in quick steps.

"Alissa!" I called her behind her as she was about to walk into the building.

Once she heard my voice, she stopped walking. She turned around and looked at me with her beautiful eyes, making me lost in them.

"Hey." I mumbled.

"Hi." She muttered and bit her lower lip, averting her gaze.

"How are you?" I asked.

"Fine." She replied, sadness in her eyes.

But I feel bad without you, bambi.

"I need to talk to you." I informed.

"Marcus, please." She mumbled sadly." We talked. There is nothing left to talk." She added.

"I am going back to Stockholm." I informed.

Her eyes widened in shock. "Oh.." She muttered as sadness crossed her features.

"Alissa..." I said softly and grabbed her hand. I smiled as she didn't pull her hand away. I cupped her cheek and stroked her cheek with my thumb, looking into her eyes. She bit her lower lip. "I want you to come with me." I confessed.

Her eyes widened in surprise." Marcus...I..." She mumbled.

I put my finger on her lips, silencing her. "Don't answer right away. Think about it. I am going to leave in two days. I will wait for you." I said hopefully. She nodded, biting her lower lip. "Good!" I gave her a bright smile. I leaned over and placed a soft kiss on her lips. I pulled back and stated, cupping her cheek. "I love you, bambi." She averted her gaze without saying anything.