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Test Of Wisdom

Author: Virginia K. Sebastian
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-22 17:58:58

They are indeed here. I am not sure I can think clearly in their presence. It's not just their scents affecting my senses, our mate bond isn't broken because I never accepted their rejection. I will feel an unneeded attraction towards them. 

I must act like I have never met them, like I am not their mate. In order to make Princess Lyna their future wife, I need to focus on correctly answering the questions, help her pass the test of wisdom without them noticing.

Their beautiful faces are the first thing I notice when we walk into the hall. 

It's sad that their breathtaking beauty is only skin deep. I watch as they rise from their seats behind the council and start approaching. The air around me thickens with their scents, but their eyes are on Princess Lyna. 

Their amorous smiles make my heart swell with pain. They are stunned by her beauty, which is enhanced by layers of makeup and the shimmering jewellery. 

Princess Lyna bows her head slightly in a show of respect and luckily remembers not to speak. 

"You're quite the beauty, princess of Silverthorn." Angel Garren compliments, placing a kiss on the back of her hand with his luscious lips. 

"It is your inner elegance that impresses me more, princess. You are the first noble woman to surppass our expectations of good virtues." Angel Conrad praises, kissing the back of her hand as well. 

"You're as ravishing as the goddess of love, m'lady." Angel Fenris flatters, his eyes wondering down the length of her body. "I trust that our presence in this gathering will not affect your ability to think." He adds.

Princess Lyna smiles as she shakes her head.

"Unfortunately her highness choked on a piece of her food last night and now happens to have a painful sore throat." Lady Doria is quick to explain. 

"I am . . . so sorry for the inconveniences this may cause." Princess Lyna stutters the apology, gently clutching her throat. 

The smiles of the angels turn into troubled expressions.

"She is still eager to carry on with the test nevertheless." Lady Doria proudly informs. "We shall provide her with a pen and paper to write down her answers. That way she won't have to strain her aching throat further." She adds. 

"I see no problem with that." Angel Fenris says. "The wellness of our noble guests is of course our greatest priority."

"I . . . must insist that my servant, Keira, be the one to read out my answers the council. I trust . . . her to best understand my writing." Princess Lyna expresses, gesturing at me. 

My gorgeous mates finally glance in my direction, their expressions reflecting disgust. I didn't have the time to style my hair or put on my best dress today. Not that it would make them act nicer. I will remain a disgrace and a wretch compared to the princess in front of them.

Can feel their glares on me even with my head bowed. I maintain a blank face, deciding not to give them the pleasure of knowing that their hate is breaking me. 

"I doubt her voice will be delightful to hear, but we will allow it as long as it's what your kind heart chooses, princess." Angel Garren mockingly approves Princess Lyna's request to have me read out her answers to the council.

His rude words feel like a knife slicing at my heart. And Princess's Lyna's delightful chuckle makes it hurt even more. Guess hearing them insult me so openly must be boosting her confidence.

If I turn and leave now everyone will know what a fool she truly is once she starts answering the questions. But I will lose my job and my only opportunity to take revenge on the arrogant kings. 

Before I get fired I will ensure that they are left stuck with Princess Lyna as their wife and queen. Perhaps they will then learn what it's like to be made to feel miserable.

"Come with me, princess. Your seat is ready." Lady Doria requests Princess Lyna, pointing at an ornate seat at the front head of the room.

Princess Lyna flashes the angel kings a flattering smile before making her way to the opulent seat. A small, gilded table is set front of it. I follow behind her while the angels kings return to their seats behind the long line of councilmen. At least they will not be asking the questions.

We stand behind princess Lyna's seat as a servant rushes forward and places a blank parchment paper, a pen and a can of ink on the small table in front of the princess.

"I wish you the best of luck, princess." Lady Doria says before stepping aside. I stride forward and take her place next to the princess. 

"Get the servant a seat." Lady Doria orders and the palace servant hurriedly leaves the hall and brings back a simple stool for me to sit on.

"The gorgeous kings adore me already." Princess Lyna brags in a low tone as I settle on my seat beside her. 

It's clear that they are all enamored by her royal status and physical beauty. All she needs is to pass this test and she will become their treasured wife. 

"Don't you dare embarass me by failing the questions in their presence." She warns.

"I promise to answer them as best as I can, your highness." I respond. 

"We shall see." She mutters in a stern tone.

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