Looking down at the drink in my hand, I let out a silent sigh, forcing my thick cloth to push forward.Princess Victoria had insisted that I have a glass of wine so instead of upsetting my sister-in-law, I accepted the drink without actually putting it close to my lips."What is wrong with the moos in here?" Layla asked as she walked in to the art chambers.I watched as she walked over to one of the bars and picked up a glass before she filled it with some wine. "There's nothing exciting to talk about." Cilvia answered, to which Layla nodded her head before she dropped herself next to me."Is what I hear true?" She asked."What did you hear?" Princess Victoria replied."My brother told me that the new lady who came yesterday is to marry our older cousin."I shifted in my seat a bit uncomfortable."Way to worsen the mood." Cilvia hissed at Layla."What? I just wanted to know if it was true. You know Landon. He likes making up stories.""It's true." I answered, forcing the room to fal
Barlion Great...I let out a sigh as father concluded the morning council meeting a bit early. I was about to get up and book it but father stopped me."Have you thought about my offer?" He asked.Settling back on my seat, I looked at him. I have been taking some time to think about why father was going this much distance to bother me. There could only be one reason.If I refuse to do what he wants me to do, then he will not hesitate to pass the throne down to Victor. I just know that father would rather choose my younger brother than me.He's always favored Victor over me that it's sickening. "No. I haven't made a decision yet."Father looked disappointed."You didn't hesitate this much when I asked you to marry the Frost girl.""You didn't ask me to do anything father. You ordered me to."I watched as father tilted his head to the left, looking at me like I was such a waste of space. "My offer doesn't stand forever Barlion. I suggest you come to me tomorrow with yo
The thick cloth falls on the floor in between us and my eyes got glued to her face.I traced my eyes all over her face, drinking in every single feature she was born with.Big Frost blue eyes, Full beautifully Flushed cheeks, cute button nose and full kissable lips. A small and faint scar stands out from her pale skin at the side of her chin.I couldn't look away. God, I couldn't look away. She's the definition of heartwarming beauty that I felt like holding her for myself and not show her to anyone else. Lifting my eyes up to hers, I focused on the frost blue orbs. I could tell that Frost was shocked by my action, so was I."Princess,,,: I whispered as I returned my hands to her warm cheeks, cupping her face and pulling her a bit closer. "Give me one chance. Just one chance to make this right, to be a better man, a better husband, a better king. Just one more chance and I will do everything in my power to make it up to you."Barlion?" My wife whispered a bit hesitant.I watched as
Frost Sorrow...Rolling over to my side, I let out a sigh of content before I opened my eyes.I traced my eyes over the spot where Barlion was sleeping at and the ruffled sheets made my cheeks burn.Last night had been a huge surprise, one I never expected would happen.After Lady Fina had shown up and I had my last conversation with Barlion in his garden, I had given up hope on our marriage. I did understand that a lot of kings have more than one wife to ensure that the blood line continues well but I couldn't stand the idea of sharing Barlion with any one, especially a woman like Lady Fina.The Lady had found three occasions to corner and question me about my health, making me feel bad for being born weak and reminding me that Barlion would only be hers even if I was married to him first.Her words had hurt and once or twice, I was almost blinded by rage and had reached for the little weapon strapped to my left forearm. It was a very weird feeling, being possessive about some
Barlion Great...I kept a firm hold on Frost's hand as we walked through the large crowd and made our way to the very front. It took a little struggle to walk through the expecting people but we managed to peal away from the people.Once we were at the very front, I turned my eyes to the corner where all the royals where standing at. Each and every single one of them were there, looking back at me as if I was already defeated. They're right, aren't they?My eyes caught Victor's and I wondered why he was staring at me with a murderous glint in his eyes. He tilted his head to the right before he shot me a smile that said it's all over.He stood right next to Lady Fina who looked like in a rather sour mood after the little conversation we had the previous night. She glance at me and then at my wife before he eyes dropped to our joined eyes.There was a glint of mockery in her eyes before she sharply turned them to the King. My eyes then landed on Uncle Jeremy and he, just
Frost Sorrow..."I thing the golden one is prettier than the white." Mirra commented as she picked up the golden dress laying on the bed. "Besides, I think it serves the purpose of the evening. A golden dress for the soon to be queen of Gold Land Kingdom."I smiled back at Mirra, loving the excitement that was buzzing though her since this the day Barlion was named King.It has been four days now and even though King Viper wanted to crown Barlion the day after the bells rung, Barlion had wanted his correlation to be in his garden. So it was pushed until the garden was made ready to hold as much people as possible.And today, it is finally the day Barlion gets the crown like he had always wanted to.I had expected to be among the people or the royals as I watched Barlion finally get his crown but the previous night, my husband had surprised me."I want you up there with me. I want you to get your crown just as I do." That was what he had said to me, telling me to get crowned
Holding on to Barlion's forearm, we moved around the garden, greeting people and talking to whomever wanted to say a word to us.There were a few familiar faces. All the Inn owners we had met before had made it to the castle to watch Barlion get crowned.They had all stayed in their feet, applauding their new king. No one had a bad look on their faces. They all looked genuinely happy for thier king.Arementa amd her family were also there. They stood along side the quarters made for the civilians. Even though the garden was divided in to two for the royals and high lords at one side and the commoners at the other, it didn't stop Barlion from wanting to talk to them.Little Lila was wearing the white dragon hair pin I'd given her on the day Barlion had taken me out to the mines. The little girl was really happy to see us and we were happy to see her as well.After Barlion had promised that he will have Arementa and her family taken care of, they have been living a good life. Arementa
I stepped in to the room after taking a deep breath.I had earlier left the windows open so the room would get some fresh air so it was as suffocating as it was earlier.I could still feel a little sting to my eyes and my nose was starting to itch. But I still walked further in to the room until I was standing next to King Viper.I looked up at the painting he was staring at. In this specific frame, the woman in the garden stood next to King viper, his right arm around amd waist and his left hand holding on to hers. In the painting, I could see her actual face. The statue of her in the garden is a great replica but it's gray. In the painting, I could see her olive skin, the blush color of her cheeks and the black strands of her hair. Her eyes are painted light blue and kindness shone within them. The smile on her face was the same as the one the woman in the garden has but here, in the painting, she looked livelier. Maybe it's because she was alive.My eyes moved over to King Viper
Frost Sorrow... ***One year later***Bar sighed for the fifth time tonight. He laid under the covers on his side with my back pressed to his bare chest, his right hand fingers brushing against my large belly.I couldn't see him but I could tell that he was wide awake. But even if he was awake, I could tell that he wasn't here with me. He was somewhere in his mind.Because if he was here, he would have noticed that the soft strokes of his fingers to my belly were forcing the baby to kick me harder.Placing my hand over his, I stopped the movement."Bar?" I called out but he didn't answer."Bar?""Hmm... Yeah?" He finally replied."Where did you go?" I asked."I didn't go anywhere. I'm right here." Letting put a groan, I pushed myself up to my elbow and dragged myself to a sitting position."Are you worried about tomorrow's wedding ceremony?" I asked.Barlion sat up next toe and pressed his back against the large head board."I'm not worried about the ceremony. I think." He replied w
Barlion Great...The sight of her made my heart stop. Those frost blue eyes clashed with mine and the air left my lungs.All I wanted to do was run up to her, take her in my arms, feel her... Is she real? She has to be, otherwise I will lose it once and for all. I took a small step in to the dining hall, my eyes still trained on her.The conversation in the dining hall had long stopped and I could feel eyes on me. But I didn't dare look back at any of them. If I did, I was too scared that she might disappear.I watched as Frost slowly stood up and walked over to me. Her steps had no hesitation in them, unlike mine. When Frost and I finally stood before each other, all I needed to do was reach out and touch her to know that she's really here.Frost didn't say anything at first. Her lips were slightly open and she looked like she wanted to say something.Taking a deep breath, I slowly raised my right hand up and cupped her cheek.She's really here. My Frost is really here.My
Frost Sorrow...My stomach was making a roll when our boat got closer to the dock of the Gold Land Kingdom.It's been two long years... Two horribly long years.I was nervous for many reasons but the biggest one was finally seeing him.My father had already sent forward for a small carriage to be rented so by the time we reached the dock, a small carriage was waiting for us.Father kept my hand in his the entire way to the dock. It felt like he knew of my nerves. Each squeeze he gave my hand gave me encouragement.When we arrived at the dock, a carriage waited for us.Stepping out of the boat, I loved the feel of the cold air blowing against my cheeks, my bare cheeks. The strands of my hair brushed against my face as the wind blew, reminding me that the last two horrible years were actually worth it.There were a few eyes on my father, Sir Hunder and myself as we hopped in to the rented carriage.As the driver slowly led his two horses through the Kingdom, my ey
I walked in to the large library o next morning.The gates towards the other entrance of the library was not open yet so it was empty and quite. I walked through the large shelves before I made it to the sitting area.Just as I thought, I found Victor sitting at one of the large tables, looking straight ahead at the displayed book in a glass."Thought I'd find you here." I commented, drawing Victor's eyes towards me before I walked over and sat next to him.Victor returned his eyes to the book.I stared ahead and pride filled me at the sight of the single book placed in the glass.Anyone who came could look at it, admire it but was not allowed to touch it as it was incomplete."The King's Faceless Wife." I read put the titled before a wide smile stretched my lips.About a year and a half ago, after Victor had gained full conscious and was able to move around his chambers, the large library was the first place he visited.Lady Waina, bless her resting soul, had suggested that she writ
*** 2 years later ***I sat at the head of the council table, going through yet another council meeting with my council men.Uncle Hero, like always, too the lead. He reported about the matters of our people. He sat next to his son Jeremaya, who I'd made the Lord of all tales.It's a new seat on the council. After I'd met with King Ezgard of the Half Shifter Kingdom and he bragged about all the spies he has in all the other Kingdoms, I thought why not?Jeremaya has always been a quite kid and he knew how to blend in to a crowd so he was now, the Lord of all tales. The head of spies who collect important information related to our Kingdom from other Kingdoms.Landon continued with the financial reports he has for today then, surprise surprise, his twin sister Layla continued with the warfare reports.I'd made her Lady of warfare about a year ago with the council's great persuasion. Landon, most of all had supported her the most and she was able to prove herself. She had a hidden talent
Watching the first snow fall alone without Frost made me ache. She'd been excited about the first snow. I'd caught her a few times as she was looking out the window, expecting it to fall any moment before she'd gotten hurt.She didn't even get to see it before she left.I don't know how long we stood by the docks. I stared off across the water, wishing her a safe travel.When the people of our Kingdom started flooding the docks, Sir Hunder requested that we should leave.It took everything in me to turn my back to the water and walk back to the carriage.Sir Hunder and Mirra hopped in after Lady Winter did and we rode back to the main castle.Sir Hunder and Mirra were huddled at one side and the head of Nights refused to let her out of his arms. It wasn't like Mirra was complaining or anything. The two looked too cozy, reminding me that I wouldn't have that anymore.'She will return to you.' My subconscious tried to assure but I didn't dare answer it.No matter how long it takes, I
The chambers fell in silence.I watched as Lord King and Lady Winter shared a look.I looked over to Frost and realized that her eyes were following me with worry. Letting out a sigh, I looked back at Lord King."I want to talk to my wife alone first." I commented when I realized that I couldn't be selfish enough to keep her from going with them.Lord King didn't look like he was going to let me have a second with her but then he dropped his eyes to Frost and they softened."We'll need to stock up for the journey. It will take a while to get there so we need to take everything." Lord King commented as he looked back at me.I glanced at Sir Hunder and nodded my head. I had no other words. If They are really going to take my wife then they will have everything they need and more for the journey. Sir Hunder bowed his head before he walked out of the chambers. Lord King and Lady Winter followed after him. Mirra was the last to leave Frost and I alone in our chambers.As soon as the door
Barlion Great...I had my arm wrapped around Frost's waist as I looked down at the head stone of Uncle Jeremy grave.'Lord Jeremy Great. A Brother, An Uncle, A Friend and A True Protector.' That was what's written on the head stone.I read it over and over again.The head stone was made from a large green gem, one found only in our Kingdom.The green gem glows a different shade of color at the contrast of the son, each angel changing color.Our black smith had carved the words in perfect shape and hade covered each letter with black paint so it would be easier to read.The rest of the royals had left a whole ago and I could feel Frost leaning on me. She was tired but she didn't say anything just so I would spend more time with Uncle Jeremy.I let out a sigh before I turned to Frost. She looked up at me with her frost blue eyes, her gaze sad and her eyes bloodshot. Those tears would have burned the spots on her skin.After I pressed a kiss against her forehead, I leaned d
Frost Sorrow...I dreaded waking up again but my body forced me to.No matter how long I closed my eyes, it wouldn't stop the pain from blinding me even more.Stifling a groan, I slowly pealed my eyes open and I looked up at the ceiling."You're up?" Victor whispered from beside me and I turned my head to look at him."Yeah. You?""Lord Kiza was here to change my bandage he left a few seconds ago after giving me the sleeping herbs." He whispered and he looked back at me. "It's king of weird that this is the first time were talking to each other even though we've been sleeping together for the past week." I chuckled at his commented."How are you feeling?" He asked."I'm fine." I replied with a soft sigh. "What about you? You don't look good."Victor was pale and his hair was sticking to his forehead because of the sweat. "You should look at yourself." Victor commented with a chuckle.A small smile crawled on my lips but I quickly stopped it when it felt the red spots on my