Her long brown hair was styled in loose waves that fell around her shoulders, with a few strands pinned back to frame her face. Her makeup was natural and flawless, as she had instructed the beautician, with a pop of pink color on her lips that perfectly matched her dress. She accessorized the dress with a simple silver necklace and a matching bracelet that completed the look perfectly.Zowie stretched her paws out, playing with the tail of Catherine’s dress like it was a toy and Catherine laughed."You're getting restless now, aren't you?" she said. "Well, we'll be home soon, I promise. And then you can run around in the garden and chase the birds."Zowie meowed again, and Catherine smiled."I know, I missed home too," she said. "But we're almost there. The guards said just a few more minutes." As the plane descended towards the airport, Catherine felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. Her heart was pounding with anticipation. She had heard that there was going to be a huge welco
The entire Jones family along with hundreds of other close family friends and well-wishers all stood in the huge villa living room waiting for Catherine’s arrival. They were all very excited and nervous at the same time. After all, it wasn't every day that someone from their family became the future queen of their country. Everyone was dressed in their best outfits, and the room was decorated with balloons and streamers of purple and white, Catherine’s favorite colors. The anticipation was palpable, and everyone’s eyes were fixed on the grand entrance. Catherine was currently the talk of the whole world and the pride of her family. She had achieved something remarkable and worth the intensity of the celebrations.As soon as Catherine walked into the living room, the whole place erupted into piercing screams and cheering. She was surprised to see the entire room decorated with balloons and streamers. The walls were also lined with congratulatory messages for her. “Catherine, darling,
Catherine's grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, siblings, close friends, relatives, and other well-wishers present kept taking turns in congratulating her. Meanwhile, some family members of hers were struggling to reconcile their feelings of jealousy and resentment towards her. The fact that the unpopular Catherine of the Jones Family was now going to be the queen and it wasn’t them or their daughters/sisters who were chosen was a big blow. But, they put on a show of being happy for her, showering her with compliments and congratulations. However, Catherine could still sense the jealousy and envy in some of their faces, but she tried her best to ignore it and focus on the positive energy in the room. Even those who barely spoke to her or had previously shown disdain towards her in the past were now trying to butter up to her, hoping to get in her good books. They kept flattering Catherine and trying to make it appear to others that they had a close relationship with her. It made h
Liana was taken aback by Catherine's blunt response and how she smartly turned the tables in her favor by being sweet and gentle while also shunning her. That wasn’t the reaction she was expecting from Catherine at all, especially since they’d clashed more than thrice in the past. She was truly aggravated and disturbed by the strange turn of events. Her little plan with Evelyn failed after all.After Catherine gracefully extricated herself from the uncomfortable encounter with Liana she continued to greet the guests. As she made her way through the gathering, she couldn't help but notice the curious glances and whispers that followed her. It was clear that her interactions with Liana had not gone unnoticed by others. The gossip was already spreading so fast.“It seems our future queen is really smart and well-coordinated. Look how she handled that situation,” she heard someone saying as she passed by.Maintaining her poise, Catherine greeted her other family members and well-wishers,
As he sat in his luxurious office located at the center of the Parliament House in Sydney, he couldn't help but feel the weight of the world on his shoulders. It was a typical day for the king - meeting with cabinet members, attending diplomatic conferences, and signing off on various bills that were passed in the House of Representatives. The only different thing was that he couldn't stop thinking about Catherine.Shawn had never really been interested in relationships for years now after Rory happened. But now, he couldn't deny the way his heart raced every time he thought about Catherine's cute face, her blushing red cheeks, soft voice, and gentle smile. He couldn't stop replaying their conversations in his head, and it had become a constant distraction for him. He had been trying to ignore the way he felt and keep a tight lid on his feelings. However, he felt like her very lovely face was already imprinted on his mind.He sighed and leaned back in his chair, rubbing his temples.
"The kindred have been misunderstood and mistreated for far too long. Catherine's heritage does not define her worth or abilities. And I have every confidence that she is the perfect choice. Who do you think you are to question my authority like this?" Shawn thundered as anger flashed in his eyes.The duke leaned forward, his eyes narrowing. "You are blind, Your Majesty. Blinded by infatuation and a misplaced sense of priorities. Your decisions are endangering the stability of our kingdom."A surge of anger coursed through Shawn's veins, his voice biting with sarcasm. "Endangering the stability? The noble houses have long enjoyed their power and privilege at the expense of the people. The people deserve a queen who will champion their rights and bring about progress,” he shot back furiously.As the argument raged on, Catherine's face lingered in Shawn's mind, her image serving as a reminder of the path he had chosen. He knew that he had to stay true to his convictions, even in the fac
Gerald was tempted to ask what was so intriguing in the Newspaper that he couldn't put it down for a second. However, the words failed to come out of his mouth. “If you say so. But I’ve got to warn you not to expect too much out of this. Everyone knows Dyson keeps his side of the street clean. It’s hard to find a single dirt on him,” Gerald replied honestly. It wasn’t the first time he would embark on a fruitless investigation of Duke Dyson’s activities. Apart from being Shawn’s best friend, he was also the King’s go-to man when it came to investigations of any kind, especially involving wealthy and political figures. Gerald’s family, “The Knights” were also among the top five most influential Kindred families in Australia. They specialized in security agencies and intelligence, and their loyalty to the crown was unquestionable.There was not a single information he couldn’t lay their hands on after thorough investigation but when it comes to a calculative man like Dyson, it was so
“Good Lord, I think she's already gotten you under her spell. I've never seen you react like this before." Gerald continued hysterically.Shawn's face continued to flush slightly, trying to hide his growing discomfort. "Don't be ridiculous, you Dumbass. We barely know each other. It's just like an arranged marriage, a political alliance. Nothing more."Gerald leaned back in his chair, a mischievous grin spreading across his face as he kept studying the never seen before soft expressions on Shawn’s face. "Oh, really? That's not what your eyes are saying. I’ve never seen this look on you before. You're smitten, my friend."Shawn's cheeks turned even a shade redder as he grumbled without saying anything.Gerald's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "Wow! The mighty King Shawn, captivated by a woman? I never thought I'd live to see the day when you'll fall in love again. This is going to be interesting."Shawn shot Gerald a mock glare, shaking his head. "I guess you've been reading too many ro