Thread: Retribution Sought with Royal Blood (Lady Bloody Ava & Primeval Exile)

The ball of tension within the center of her being lessened as Edwin backed up her request and even more so when her Uncle agreed. While she was curious as to what her uncle and father had to discuss, she preferred escaping with Edwin. You've read my mind. She uttered to his suggestion of escaping to the garden. With fingers laced together, she followed at his side until they finally reached their destination. The sun hung high in the air and the air was crisp and a much better alternative to the stifling walls of her new home. To any onlooker, it would appear that both their Prince and the Lady were more than compatible and made for a very good looking couple. Gem-colored eyes gazed at the gorgeous sight of there surrounding while her hand remained laced with that of her cousin's. That sinfully sweet smile blossomed on her lips and was followed with a smile as he spoke of her hitting the jackpot. Are you sure it isn't the other way around? She teased. Their footsteps were no longer hastened and she relaxed and enjoyed the flowers and sound of the birds chirping. Thank you. You look rather handsome yourself, Edwin. It was true. She was one to speak her mind, in the right company. It almost felt natural to hold his hand and when her eyes spotted the doe and fawns the lovely Lady was silently besotted at the precious sight. They are so adorable. Bella sighed as she was handed the carrots. The noblewoman sat upon her knees with her dress surrounding her like a fabric saucer. It appeared like something out of a fairytale as she fed the doe and the fawn with a never-ending smile. Remembering his question she easily replied. I know that I can be myself around you, Edwin. If it were any other person I would not have been so willing to accept. The wind caressed at her loose locks and tickled the young lady that sat on the lush grass and watched the doe lead her fawn away after their meal. Could you imagine if Gabriella was offered up? She would have been furious. Not that she doesn't like you, but you're our cousin. They knew each other from their youngest years of childhood. Edwin always helped her out of binds just as she would lend him a hand. Remember when the foreign noble's son came along and was constantly hitting on me and Gabby? We were only seven. You chased him off and I don't know what else you did but he never did bother us for the remainder of his visit. It was a lovely memory. As for what I think... I think your father will not be satisfied until I give you an heir and should I not succeed... Gabriella. There was no dancing around the topic at hand when it came to them. It is what it is. You nor I can refuse and I'd rather Gabriella not be dragged into this. I can at least be grateful that it is you. A genuine and humble smile lingered upon those soft lips as she looked at Edwin with appreciation. We have a wedding and a night of consummation to get through. Again she teased him with a wicked sweet smile before standing up and resing the soft palm of one hand against one of his cheeks. I'd rather wed a friend than a stranger. How about you? Is this awkward for you? She questioned before taking her hand back. Geoffry sat across from his brother and started on a nice tankard of ale before sitting back and looking his King brother in the eye. Do we have a date for the wedding? He started off. It was hard for the Duke to have a daughter wedding to another family member, but it made it easier that he had two bright and beautiful daughters. Both were brilliant and gorgeous. One was tactful and the other wore her confidence on her sleeve. He wanted to give his daughters the best life possible. Arabella was given a night to think about it and when asked why she agreed, she provided ample reasons why it benefitted the family in the long run. Pros were weighed against cons and his lovely daughter took the weight off of his shoulders. The Lanolyt family is subtly, though adamantly against this. A little birdy told me the head of the family made negotiations and partnership with other powerful noblemen under the assumption that you would have Prince Edwin marry that daughter of his. There was no doubt that his brother knew about this, but what was he going to do. The Lanolyts had their hand in my important matters and were favored my very important people. They could pose a slight threat should they try.