“What are you going to do from now on?” Louis asked. As they walked down the illuminated path leading up to the central garden.“You’re asking me this after you’ve sworn your allegiance to me?” She asked looking at him with a slight smile,“I am not talking about that. I’m talking about Nicolas,” He said and her smile sobered up for a moment before she looked far away into the spacious grounds of the estate, “Are you still going to look for his killer?”“I am…” She answered simply and Louis sighed.“Elin,” He began and she interrupted him.“But not because I want revenge or anything like that.” She added and he looked at her for a moment.“Then why?” Louis asked “Because whoever did this, must have had some kind of plan. Killing the crown prince of a country is a bold move. A move that could lead to internal conflict,” She said.“We already took care of those internal conflicts…” Louis paused for a moment then asked, “What are you trying to say, Elin?”“I am trying to say that our co
Elinor walked down the stairs heading into the dining room where the whole family was waiting for her.“Good morning. I seem to have made everyone wait for me,” She said.“Not at all, we just got here,” Her aunt said with a soft smile and Elinor made her way toward her sitting down beside her.“You should be the one sitting at the head of the table, your highness,” The duke said and Elinor felt a bit awkward.“There is no need to stand in ceremony with her dear. Elin had always been family and she will remain that way,” Her aunt answered and the duke looked intensely at them.“Drop the subject, Father. You are making Elin uncomfortable,” Louis said, “And she came all the way here to get some time to relax before the coronation ceremony,” “If you are sure about this…” The duke said with an intense look and Elinor smiled at him.“I would appreciate it if you don’t call me with honorifics, your grace. At least during the time I am staying here with you,” She said and the duke nodded.Hi
“Are you going back to the academy?” Stella asked Elin as she sat down beside her on the bed.“I still don’t know,” Elinor answered with a sigh as she stretched out on top of the bed putting her arms on her stomach wondering when she was going to have some answers. Some real answers.“You’ve been hanging out in your room all day, Are you sure you’re okay?” Stelled asked leaning over the bed to look at her and Elinor looked back at her for a moment pondering her answer before saying it.“I’m fine,” She said, “Other than the fact that I miss Azeph so much that I could die,” Stella leaned back and sighed. “And here we go again. You’re like a lovesick puppy. Why don’t you write him a letter or something?”“I do… We write to each other every day,” She answered and Stella raised an eyebrow.“Then why are you complaining like this?” She asked.“Because letters and words aren’t enough. I need to see the real thing in front of me,” Elinor sighed burrowing her face into the pillow as she turne
Before she knew it, Elinor was pulled by Stella into the dressing room where she was swarmed by maids. “What in the world is going on?” She asked with a confused look as she eyed the dress that the maid had laid out for her. “You will know soon enough,” Stella answered as she matched the ribbons to the dress and Elinor wondered what in the world her friend was thinking. After an hour of poking and probing, Elinor was ready. She still didn’t know what she was ready for, yet. She was wearing an azure blue dress that got down to the floor. The dress was an evening tea party type, but Elinor had to admit that it was beautiful. “Did you choose this dress?” She asked Stella as the maid was making some final touches to her hair as she stood in front of the mirror. “ Of course not. You know my opinion about bright colors. But I have to admit this dress looks wonderful on you,” She said as she looked at her from her place where she was sitting and calmly sipping her tea. Elinor sighed. Th
“Will you marry me, Elinor Pendragon?” Elinor stood there looking at Azeph with wide eyes her head not quite registering what was going on. Did Azeph just propose to her? “Elinor… Since the moment I met you I was drawn to you and I was hopeless before my feelings for you as soon as you spoke to me. I know that you are a strong woman. A woman who was bord to lead and govern above all of us. But to me that just makes you my master on top of being the love of my life. Please, let me support you and walk alongside you in your chosen path as your partner and helper. I love you, Elin. Will you please let me out of my misery and make an honest man out of me? Will you marry me?” Elinor felt her knees wobble beneath her at Azeph’s heartfelt confession. It was as if he knew exactly what to say, as if the right words were just coming out of his mouth. Elinor felt the tears well up in her eyes as her heart beat faster. Azeph was proposing to her. And all this time she had been moaning an
Elinor smiled brightly at her friends and family feeling the slight blush adorning her cheeks. Azeph on the other hand couldn’t believe himself. She had agreed to marry him. Even though he was pretty sure that it was a negotiation for the a moment there. In the end, regardless of everything that he said, she had agreed to marry him.He was so happy that he felt like he was going to burst from happiness.As they stood there accepting everyone’s congratulations, Azeph could barely look away from her, she looked so beautiful with that smile on her face. He remembered the first day he had met her. She looked like a fairy with her light feature and ethereal beauty. He thought that he would get used to her looks, but every time he looks at her he is stricken by just how beautiful she was.He didn’t know whether it’s just the fact that he had been in love with her since the moment he met her or because she simply was this beautiful. But either way, he deemed himself lucky. Elinor had agreed
Right before going back to the academy, while Azeph was still getting ready to pack his spring uniforms and arrange for his trip there, a letter arrived from the royal palace.Azeph was summoned to his father’s study and he handed him the already opened envelope with a neutral expression. The first thing that came to Azeph’s mind was that something happened with Elinor.Normally, her letters came with the crest of the royal palace. The fact that a letter wasn’t addressed directly to him could mean that there were some unfortunate news conveyed to his father.But as soon as he opened the letter he knew that it wasn’t that. He was relieved to see that it was an official document from the king’s officials. A summon to the royal palace for him and his father.“Do you know why we are being summoned?” Azeph asked his father and his father gave him a soft smile.“We are either summoned to be rewarded for the heroic deeds you and your friends did when you saved his majesty. Or his majesty is
The award ceremony’s day came and Azeph headed toward the royal palace after spending the last day in his family residence at the capital burning with impatience. He wanted to see Elin.Will had gone early after requesting an audience with her to ask her about her opinion and Azeph decided not to go to give him some privacy.As he made his way toward the sitting room where he was supposed to wait for the officer to lead them to the court room, he found all of his friends already waiting there.“Seems like I am the last one to arrive,” He said with a smile.“Louis had been spending some time here as for Noah and Alan they come yesterday and spent the night here,” Will said with a smile and Azeph sighed,He should have come earlier too. At least he would have had a chance to see Elin for a while. He had sent her a letter asking her about what she thinks about the king’s reward. Her answer had given him the relief he didn’t know he had needed.She told him that she thinks that he should