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“Aunt, we’re here.” Jack announced as he stood at the door with the basket in one hand and his other arm wrapped around Mira’s waist. “Come… come…” Oden opened the door wider; Martin and John had already come back and was relaxing with their mug of ale. “Mira...” Anne-Marie came running from the outside as she heard their voices. She couldn’t go to visit them as second brother told them that the two of them were busy. “Um” Mira smiled as she held Anne-Marie’s hand and whispered in her ears “I bought someone to visit you.” Anne-Marie eyes widened as she looked around “Really?? Where???” “He missed you terribly and snuck in when he got whiff that we were coming here.” Mira giggled. Anne-Marie pouted as she saw the basket in Jack’s hand and the worse thought crossed her mind “You promised” “Ha…ha…ha…” Mira laughed as she saw Anne-Marie’s disappointed face. “Look here.” Mira moved the flap of the apron to reveal the little bunny popping out of her pocket as he heard Anne-Marie’s vo
Second chance at happiness There is no punishment less than the gallows.
Beth and John were waiting anxiously for their kids to return. But the heartless gluttons happily ate to their hearts content the delicious meal that Mira cooked. She packed some for Beth and John as she had a feeling that they wouldn’t have eaten anything. Jack didn’t stop her… He was truly feeling guilty now that he had calmed down. His aunt had always stood on his side and protected him wholeheartedly… she truly didn’t deserve his temper tantrum. Beth ran to the door as she heard them bickering noisily as they reached close to the house. Her anxious heart settled as she heard them, she knew that the grudge was forgotten. “Son, are they okay?” John asked with a guilty expression. It was his fault that he didn’t educate his daughter properly. “Um” Oden nodded “Jack asked us to tell you that he was sorry.” “More like Mira threatened him into apologizing.” Anne-Marie giggled as she told her parents what she overheard. “What is wrong with that job?” Beth asked curiously; she knew th
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Mira cleaned the fat tissue and waste of the soaked furs along with Jack before soaking them again to pickle for the next 7 days. She waited patiently even though she was burning with curiosity till they finished supper and entered space before asking “What was that about?” “My sixth sense has never failed me.” Jack’s lips curled up smugly. “I was only being cautious when I told you there has to be an element of truth… but it saved us a lot of trouble.” “Huh?” “The person sent by the Dame followed us into the woods. He left only after he watched us putting the rabbits into the cage.” “I was just making sure he knew that the house was guarded.” Jack chuckled. “I … I am pretty sure he didn’t see me ducking in and out.” Mira narrowed her eyes and pursed her lips as she thought back. She was always cautious when she went in and out. Even if the woods were their private space… she made sure … “Don’t worry. I made sure he was engaged.” Jack smiled slyly “He didn’t have time to look at
Second chance at happiness How can I be scared of gallows when I have such beautiful company?
Mira arrived at Almera’s shop as usual… the only difference was she was not wearing her normal dress but rather the pink gown. “I will wait for you here.” Jack kissed her goodbye before leaving for work. “You’re here.” Almera smiled. “Ready??” She raised her eyebrows challengingly, waving her hand towards the dresses that were completed and packed. “Um” Mira’s thoughts were no longer on the appointment with the queen. Her mind was reeling on how she could protect Almera. “You seem preoccupied??” Almera teased “Are you scared?” “Nope…” Mira giggled deciding to put her thoughts to the back of her mind “How can I be scared of gallows when I have such beautiful company?” “We will party all the way to afterlife.” Mira giggled, her imagination taking a rich charm. “Ha…. ha…. ha….” Almera laughed happily “That is a must.” The appointment with the queen was only at 10, there was plenty of time. Mira gave the completed work to Almera. “What do you want to charge?” Almera wanted to hea
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The longer Mira took inside, the more anxious Almera became. She started pacing back and forth almost making Deborah dizzy. “Lady Dulston take a seat.” She helplessly invited her to sit. Almera smiled sheepishly as she sat, barely touching her bum on the chair. Deborah shook her head helplessly before turning her attention back to the chamber. The tall ornate doors finally opened, and Mira skipped out but soon assumed a lady-like stance after being glared at by Almera. Neither the queen nor Deborah could hold their laughter. Almera bowed politely as she requested absence from the queen’s presence. “Why did you take so long?” Almera asked in concern, worry written all over her face “What did you ask for?” “The queen gave me her token.” Mira giggled slithering away from the topic. “I am also very rich.” She shook her pouch giggling successfully putting Almera’s mind at ease and away from the topic. Thomas, Jack and Aldrin were all waiting anxiously in Almera’s back office. The lo
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The capital was dressed in pomp and splendor everywhere announcing the banquet later. The entertainment court of the palace grounds started to get busy with the arriving carriages of the lords and ladies. Almost everyone arrived in groups of their immediate family members. The grand hall was filled with the chatter of empty greetings and hollow praises. Almera arrived escorted by her four brothers and father wearing the lilac gown that Mira had designed for her. She was soon pulled away by the Buckworth sisters. Thomas had arrived earlier along with his parents and younger brother who was only ten years old. His eyes followed his beloved from the moment she entered the grand hall. He wanted to rush to her side and tell her how beautiful she looked… if only he could escape from the drooling of those boorish men… but he wasn’t lucky… not tonight! Almera giggled as she saw his terrible plight as she chatted with the Buckworth sisters. “Your best friend is here.” Patricia curled her l
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Thomas’s situation wasn’t any better than Almera’s. He threw a side glance at her. His intention was to comfort her even though he himself was troubled. He was taken aback when he saw Almera giggling. “Has your dukedom paid the dowry to the dukedom of Amberton?” Cornelius repeated her accusations in the form of a question. “Yes.” “For clarity of this court, what was it that was paid in dowry?” “10 percent of the armed forces of Soren.” Danielle threw Almera a disdainful look and continued feigning a respectful expression “And 25 percent of the forces of the Soren at the beck and call of Amberton.” “Is this true?” Cornelius turned to the Duke of Soren, who could only nod. He then turned to the Dowager who too nodded. “Very well. Justice has to be served. I, Cornelius Richard the fourth am not only a just ruler but also a benevolent father and godfather.” Cornelius paused taking in the reaction of his subjects that were holding their breaths. “I decree not only as a godfather but
Second chance at happiness I have wronged you both.
Thomas and Almera were both powerful in their own right… Thomas was probably the most powerful Lord in the country, second to none other than the crown prince and yet they needed the intervention of a simpleton. That is because, there is nothing more powerful than knowledge and time. Even the king will be a victim of time if not used appropriately. Mira was fortunate, blessed by the heavens with the knowledge…. How she chose to use it was her discretion! Almera couldn’t wait to fly over and tell Mira all the gossip. But tonight, she didn’t have a chance. She had to first deal with her family and Thomas’s. Both she and Thomas swore inwardly that they would be Mira’s strongest backer, her shield. With the Queen’s indulgence, they both knew what Mira had forfeited for their happiness. Once the banquet was over and the crowd dispersed with the King and Queen leaving the banquet hall, the reaction of the crowd was vivid. The Dowager duchess of Amberton along with her bodyguards rushed o
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