I practically fell asleep in Ragnar’s arms after the battle. When I woke up, I was inside a very familiar room in Duke Henderson’s estate. "E-Erik …" I instinctively called out to him. "I am here my love." Ragnar was right by my side in an instant. He was cradling one of the twins in his arms. "How was your sleep?" He asked. "Good, I guess. How long was I asleep?" I asked out of curiosity. When I looked outside, it was clearly mid day. "You were asleep for fifteen hours." Ragnar replied while putting the sleeping baby back to the cradle that was located at our bed side. "The doctor said your body was weak after childbirth and it just needed rest. Ivy said the same. How are you feeling?" He planted a kiss on my forehead. "I feel a bit sore but overall, I think I am fine." I replied honestly. "You must be hungry." Ragnar said. "I will call Maggie to get you something light to eat." "How about the babies? How did you feed them when I was asleep?" I asked, worried that my babies we
[Isabella’s POV][Three years after the war]It has been three and a half years since the battle on the eastern sea was over. Sparta has risen from the depths of the sea and we started to bring Spartans back there little by little. The whole continent has been united and a whole empire was born.Like promised, the kingdom of Geneva is governed by the Grand Duchess Elsa while the kingdom of Wales is governed by Williams. Ragnar and I were crowned emperor and empress of this united continent.The newly risen Sparta was decided to be divided in half because of the big land mass. It was decided that Darius will be the monarch to govern the northern part while the south will be governed by Kyler. Both of them were given a grand duke title. Because Sparta was submerged in sea water for more than two decades, the land had become barren and was not ready for cultivation. In this past three years, many researchers together with Marvin made efforts to make the soil rich once more to grow crops
[Ragnar’s POV] I was so busy with finishing the paperwork that I did not realize that the sun was starting to set in the west. I sighed heavily and pressed my temples feeling the fatigue I accumulated today. "That was a big sigh your majesty." Victor who just came inside my office door said. He was carrying quite a few documents in his hands. "Is it that urgent." I asked feeling irritated that there are more documents to look at. "I am afraid, your majesty." Victor gave me an apologetic smile. "You will be away for three days and it would be best to check these ones before you go to her majesty and the highnesses." He flapped the documents. "I understand." I deeply sighed ones more. "Put it here so that I can finish them all before the middle of the night." I tapped the remaining documents on my desk. "Of course, your majesty." Victor smiled and put the documents on my desk together with the remaining documents. I was engrossed with my work once more thinking that after
[Isabella’s POV]I can feel the same pain I felt when I gave birth to Karl and Amanda . I knew full well that my body is getting ready to give birth to the child inside me. "Get the clean towels ready and some hot water in her majesty's room at once." I heard Maggie’s voice giving orders to the other maids. "M-Maggie." I called out to her in a hoarse voice. "Yes, your majesty?" Maggie was by my side in an instant. "I am right here." I reached out to her and she held my hand in an instant. I can feel her warmth and worry radiating over me. "E-Erik…" I asked at once. "Do not worry your majesty." Maggie said with a comforting tone. "His majesty is on his way as we speak."After hearing Maggie’s words, I felt some relief that Ragnar was on his way, but I can still feel anxiety, nervous that he might not make it to our youngest's birth. And just after thinking such a thing, I felt a bolt of pain run from my lower region. "Ahhhh!!!" I screamed with pain, clenching Maggie’s hand that
[Elsa’s POV] As Duke Monroe has planned, the fight to claim back the throne of Geneva has started. As the duke had said, my brother Darius has no claim to the Geneva throne because he is not my father's son but the son of my mother's former lover, her brother. Because of that the only one who has the right to rule over Geneva is me, the legitimate daughter of my deceased father. The uprising was planned by the loyal aristocratic faction of Geneva. They wanted to dethrone my mother the current queen of Geneva, Queen Patricia. As they have said, she was the one that cursed this land to have an eternal winter that made it into a wasteland uninhabitable in most parts. The people suffered over twenty years and they have had enough. Duke Monroe had sought help from Avalon’s King Ragnar, the one that is currently in war with my mother. The king had promised to help with one condition, that Geneva would consent into the merger of all the countries in this continent to create a new empire
[Elsa’s POV]The planned attack on the Geneva palace was successful in many ways possible. We were able to get back the Genevan palace and push out my mother's forces, but we were unable to get her. My mother and brother have left the palace long before we were able to lay siege on them, only a handful of soldiers that were discarded by the queen were left to defend a palace with no one inside. The civil war in Geneva has ended and I was crowned queen of Geneva just before the empire was established.Because I was still young and has not come of age, Duke Monroe was tasked to be my guardian. He became a good teacher and advisor to me in terms of politics and governing. Bob who had promised to stay by my side until I come of age had honored his promise. With Duke Monroe’s ' suggestion, I had given Bob a title of marquis and a piece of land here in Geneva. Not only that, but he was also appointed as my personal knight that stayed by my side.Time passed by quickly and many happened. Rag
Aunt Diana and my brother Darius were sitting in the lounge area. The maids have brought them refreshments while waiting for me. Before entering, I took a deep breath and walked inside. "I hope I did not make you wait." I said while entering the lounge area. "Not at all." Aunt Diana turned around and gave me a warm smile. She looked exactly like my mother that it made me pause for a moment. "I am happy to see you again, Aunt Diana." I walked towards her. She gave me a big hug when I approached. "Oh my. You have grown into a fine young woman." Aunt Diana complimented. "I hope you are doing well." "Yes, I am doing fine." I replied fighting the tears that were trying to come out of my eyes. "Why are you crying my dear?" Aunt Diana saw my mask and that had broken any defenses I made to fight the tears. "A-Aunt…" I bawled while hugging her. "I-I just can't believe you are here right now. I-It has been so long since I have seen any of my family." I cried in her arms. "Oh dear." Aunt
[Bob’s POV]Elsa’s birthday and coming of age ceremony is tomorrow. All the preparations are in full swing now and Elsa herself is quite busy moving around in the palace. As her personal knight, I was always behind her every step of the way. "Have the tables and chairs arrived? How about the linen and curtains?" Elsa was talking to the head maid and butler. "Yes, your grace." The butler replied. "The tables and chairs have just arrived and are now being stored at the west wing." "The curtains and linens are all ready as well." The head maid replied. "I have instructed the maids to change everything before the day ends." "That is good." Elsa said in relief. "I think I need to double check with the caterer for the food and the band that will play at the ceremony. Oh, and the flowers. Have you checked with the florist on what time they will deliver the fresh flowers tomorrow?" I cannot help but smile seeing how busy Elsa is right now. I have been by her side for so many years now. W