He Threw Away and Sold to the Devil 78

A White Rose Among Red Roses 

Abril stepped away to look at some flowers, and when she did, Cassian asked his brother, “Do you really think it’s a good idea for her to attend a ball?” 

“Why wouldn’t it be?” 

“Everyone in the kingdom hates her for being the daughter of the man who did so much harm to 

this kingdom.” 

“I will be by her side at all times. I won’t let anything happen to her.” 

Alessandro watched as Abril picked flowers and said, “She seems excited. I want to make her happy and give her everything she’s missed out on.” 

“Do you really love her?” 

For the first time, Alessandro was sincere and didn’t deny it. “Yes, I love her.” 

Alessandro stood up and said, “And I will take care of her. I won’t let anything bad happen to her.” 

Alessandro went to where Abril 

and gave her a hug. Cassian watched them and wondered if 

he should do what his brother had suggested, find a girlfriend, someone to be happy with. 

They arrived at their destination shortly before dusk, and when they got off the carriage, Abril was surprised because they hadn’t arrived at a mansion like in the previous cities; they had arrived at a temple, so she asked, “Are we staying here?” 

“Yes, I want to go unnoticed, and this is the best place to do so,” 

A priest came out of the temple, bowed to the king, and guided them to their rooms. 

The room given to Alessandro and Abril was small and simple compared to the rooms they had occupied before; there was only one bed big enough for both of them, a wardrobe, two nightstands, one on each side, and a small table by the window. 

The priest apologized for not offering them anything better, because in the temples, they tried to live as simply as possible without excessive luxuries. 

Alessandro knew this perfectly well, so he didn’t complain and thanked the priest for hosting them. 

When they were alone, Abril opened the window just in time to see the last rays of the sun illuminating the mountains. Alessandro hugged her from behind and said, “This place isn’t very comfortable, but we won’t be here for long, so you’ll have to bear with it” 

“I’ve never cared about luxuries, so this place is fine for me.” 

the 

A White Rose Ainong Red Roses Alessandro kissed her on the cheek and said, “I knew 

you 

would say 

that.” 

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That night, each had dinner in their room, as they didn’t want anyone to know they were there. After dinner, Alessandro and Abril went to bed. Abril rested her head on his chest and asked, “What 

are the balls like?” 

“In my opinion, they’re boring because the nobles take those moments to approach me, but many 

find them fun.” 

“I hope I find them fun.” 

Alessandro stroked Abril’s hair and replied, “I’m sure you’ll find it fun. I’ll make sure of it, and if anyone is rude to you, tell me, and I’ll make them pay for it.” 

Abril was happy to have someone to protect her. She gave a big yawn; she was very tired, barely able to keep her eyes open. Before falling asleep, she replied, “I will.” 

That night, Abril dreamed of her mother again. They were walking through a beautiful rose garden. Her mother walked ahead of her and stopped in front of a white rose. It was the only one there, standing out like a light in the darkness amidst all the red. Her mother plucked it and handed it to Abril, saying, “You are like this flower. From afar, it may go unnoticed, but up close, you can see it’s different from the others.” 

Her mother approached, gently caressed her cheek, and said, “To protect yourself, you must hide from others that you possess magic until the right moment comes.” 

“And when will that be?” 

“When everything around you turns red, and you stand out like that rose.” 

“What do you mean, Mom? I don’t get it.” 

“When the time comes, you’ll know.” 

When Abril woke up, she sat on the bed, deep in thought, not understanding what her mother 

meant. 

“Why can’t Mom be clearer when she talks?” 

Alessandro woke up and, hearing Abril mention her mother, asked her, 

“Have you dreamed about your mother again?” 

“Yes, she told me something strange. I don’t get what she meant.” 

“Do you want to tell me?” 

Her mother had told her not to tell anyone about her magic, but Alessandro already knew, so she 

A White Rose Among Red Roses 

decided to tell him what her mother had said. 

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“My mother told me to hide that I have magic to protect myself until the right moment comes.” 

“The right moment?” 

“Yes, she said, when everything around me turns red, and I’m like a white rose standing out among all that red, that would be the time to reveal my magic.” 

“But I still don’t understand what that means.” 

Alessandro frowned; he had understood what Abril’s mother meant, the war that would soon break out, staining the battlefield crimson red with the blood of friends and enemies. 

“I agree with your mother; it’s best to keep hiding the fact that you have magic. I don’t know how your father will react when he finds out you have magic, so it’s best to wait until you can control it.” 

“I’ll do that then. I won’t tell anyone I have magic.”