My first instincts as soon as my mother's eyes zeroed on Frost was to jump up and shield her. But that would be stupid and it will draw attention towards Frost.Not only that but it will also ruin her plan and all of this will be for nothing.So, I forced my shoulders to relax."Fraya Dear." I called out to Frost and she took the opportunity to bow her head and hide her face. "My feet are killing me. Why don't you come and give me a run?"My words earned a few chuckles from my uncles. Even though I know that Frost is not pleased with my order, she's more than happy to kneel down and hide her face.My mother tore her eyes away from Frost before she looked at me. I saw pride reflecting in her eyes and I couldn't stop the confusion from raising."I'm so happy to finally see you hear, Victor." My mother commented. "I was wondering when they would finally invite you to join.""Invite me?""Yes." Uncle Dom replied instead of my mother. "We invited Dorian when he turned fourteen. He was an e
I froze on the seat, my shoulders tense my my hands balled up in to a fist.The second Barlion had stepped in to the Art chambers, the air had stilled and so had the people who were planning his down fall.Barlion traced his dark brown eyes around the room, his face blank from expression and his aura cold as ever. He regarded our three uncles before his eyes settled on me.He didn't spare me a long glance, just stared towards my direction before he continued on to the girls.His eyes finally dropped to Frost, who was looking up at him with wide eyes filled with tears.For most, she looked like she was terrified to be in the presence of the King. But I know better. That look in her eyes is not terror or fear, not when there is longing written all over them.As soon as Barlion's eyes settled on her, the cold demeanor instantly changed. Flames engulfed his gaze and a thick vein swelled at the side of his head.He had his hands clasped behind his back but I didn't have to look at them to
Frost Sorrow...Going to the Art Chambers was not the brightest idea I have had so far. I'd considered going against it multiple time for the few hours we had waited for Midnight.Victor had tried to convince me and I was honestly about to listen to him. But I would take a glance at my husband and I'd remind myself that it was a much needed strategy to know the minds of my enemies. When Victor had left for his chambers to wait until he's be summoned, I sat by Barlion's side. With his right hand in mine, I took the next few hours just whispering things to him.Not important things. Just simple things like the setting sun, the fast approaching cold season... Nothing of importance.When I was about to leave his side, I saw his eyebrows twitch and my heart had stopped beating. I'd cupped his cheeks with both of my hands and called his name out over and over again, thinking that he would open his eyes and look at me. But he didn't.I stayed hovering over him for a few
Barlion Great...I sated down at the papers speared on the dining table. They have case numbers and names along with descriptions.They are obviously court cases but, what are they doing here?I caught movements on the bed at the corner of my eyes and I glanced over my left shoulder to see Frost stretching her arms above her head.She caught my eyes and then playfully glared at me. I still don't know what she did to her eyes to make them dark."You already broke your promise." She said as she swung her legs over the edge of the bed. "You said you'd be here in bed with me."I gave Frost a soft smile before I dropped the guide book on the table and walked over to her. Offering Frost both of my hands, I watched as she slipped her hands in to mine and stand up.Frost immediately wrapped her arms around my waist. "I was just a few feet away from the bed." I argued as my arms snaked around her shoulders but Frost tensed at the contact before she relaxed in my arms,
Frost Sorrow...My entire body was screaming in exhaustion. My limbs were forcing me to sit down on the bed that has been trying to pull me in to for the last hour.After we had filled Barlion about everything that had happened in his absence, the rest of the group had left and Barlion had drawn me the bath he had promised.I'd sat in the warm water, sharing the bath with my husband and I think I'd dozed off. Because, next thing I know Bar was gently shaking my right shoulder and when I woke up, the water had grown cold.Now, a few minutes after leaving the bathroom, I was ready to sleep for a few days straight.I settled down against the bed and before I could close my eyes, Barlion walked in to my vision, wearing his royals clothes and his crown on top of his head.I sat up on the bed to admire Barlion. It felt amazing to finally see him up and ready to defeat the odds.He doesn't even look like he was passed out for weeks. Yes, he'd gotten a bit thinner due to the lack of m
Barlion Great...I stared down at Frost as she dozed off in to a deep sleep. It didn't even take her a full minute.I pushed the few strands of hair falling down her face to the side. With her beautiful frost blue eyes closed, Frost looked do peaceful as if she hadn't went through so much in the last few weeks.My chest squeezed as I recalled everything that she and her little group had told me.Frost, my wife, had sat on the throne in my stead, addressing our people without fell. She marched in to the council chambers and faced off men who are cunning and intimidating even to most men.She became a King and a Queen all at once, keeping the Kingdom float.How many people can say that they have achieved so much in such little time? How many can say that they know a person that is willing to die for them, that had put their lives in danger to protect them?I haven't used a lot of words to thank Frost for all she had done for me and our people. But, I'm going to show her
Court went on fine.Victor had surprised me by carrying on his responsibility well.The humiliation the three had received was just as exciting.I returned to our chambers and found Sir Shadow still standing by the door.I remembered what Frost has told me.This knight had been so dedicated in protecting her that he had neglected his own health.He had saved her during the King's visit attack and continued to protect her as much as he could."Sir Shadow, You can go get some rest and make sure to return before sun rise." I ordered before I walked in to the chambers.My eyes immediately jumped to the bed and saw that Frost hasn't moved since I last left her after breakfast this morning.I softly closed the door before I walked closer to the bed. Sitting down at the edge of the bed, I watched as Frost stirred but quickly settles back down, blows put a breath and went back to sleep.A small smile stretched against my lips and the tension in my body quickly disappeared.I stayed by her sid
Frost Sorrow...Mirra came a few minutes later to change my bandage. Like I'd told Bar, the wound was healing well.When Mirra had asked if I wanted to have my breakfast right away or wait, I told her that I would be eating at the dining table with Bar and the rest of the royals.Mirra was surprised to hear that, in turn, surprising me of how she didn't know already.I then told her that Bar had asked me to join him at the dining table. The word didn't seem to travel that fast. Mirra said that the main castle is going wild with the news of the three royals walking around in their robs. Their appearances had shocked the castle so much that no other news was worth the gossip.After she'd changed my bandage, I wore a black royals dress with the length falling down to the ground the the sleeves long and wide.Ever since Bar had given me the small dagger bracelet, I've been gravitating towards the wider sleeves so I'd be able to wear it around.Barlion sat on the bed, dressed