Chapter 89 - Ritual One

Daniel's P.O.V

Disappointed? Yeah.

Sad? Yeah.

But, angry? No. That's not something I could ever do to her.

Hate and anger for her are something that cannot blossom in my heart.

As I took a sip from the glass I've been holding while sitting on my throne, staring into the distance. Eleanor's melodious voice danced it's way into my ears.

"Daniel, I-" My gaze turned to her to listen to her words but fate seemingly had different plans for us as she was interrupted by Petroka.

"Your Majesty, the Lord's need to greet the queen. After which we have a parade from the castle to the temple to seek the Moon Goddess's blessing. And, back to the castle for the Royal Dance and Banquet."

"But, I-" Eleanor once again tried to speak up but unfortunately this time, I had to interrupt her. The Royal duties needed to be performed. I wish I could let her go back from the marriage she didn't want to be a part of. But, the choice didn't lie in my hands. If it did I could have sat down and listened to her