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

Geoffrey smiled lightly and bowed his head to his King brother out of respect before placing a guiding hand upon his lovely daughter's back and accepting the invitation to approach. At her father's touch, Arabella looked at her well-dressed father and accepted his guidance. Prince Edwin. How could she not acknowledge her dear friend and their awkward arrangement in a way that only he would notice? If there was one thing about their family's genes that could seldom be questioned, it was that the entire family was good looking. Edwin was no exception. Those eyes. Oh, how many times had she openly threatened to gouge those eyes out and keep them as lovely bobbles in her pocket? During her short time here she caught sight of her friend training beneath the sun amongst the knights. At one point the sweat was so heavy that he disrobed himself from the waist on up. Bella would be lying to herself if she said that she didn't find him to be the perfect piece of meat before a lioness. It was no wonder a few women lingered upon the opposite balcony openly swooning over him. With a short laugh and a brief roll of her eyes, she was on her way to her complete studies for that day. Brother. Geoffry smiled and stood across from his brother separated by an intricately carved wooden table. Let me look at you, Prince Edwin. Warm hazel eyes spoke volumes. Looking like a true future king, what do you say Arabella? The lax smile upon her lips grew to show her pearly whites and an added sparkle in her eyes showed her charming demeanor. What is there to say, father? He is kind, smart, highly perceptive, and powerful. Just as the Conradin family should be. The girl chose her words rather carefully. Despite the love of the people for their king, Bella knew her uncle. She knew to tip the scales in her favor. She knew that trust was the key. Not that there was any reason not to trust the bright beautiful girl, but she aired on the side of caution. She agreed to the arrangements without hesitation. Bella knows what is important to this family and prioritizes the kingdom itself and respects her King and this family to an immeasurable degree. The core of Bella's being squirmed at her father's praise. The man really could lay it on thick. The agreement had been made and she was always happy when she made him happy but to be rid of this stifling environment and have a moment of privacy to talk with Edwin would have been so welcomed. The Conradin Sisters were well versed in all area. As wealthy women from nobility, they successfully rose to social and political prominence at a rather young age. With education rarely extended to noblewomen, Bella and Gabby exceeded expectations. A smart woman often appeared more troublesome to suitors, but they were the daughters of the Duke. Both girls highly educated in subjects such as history, astronomy, arithmetic, trained in a wide variety of games, and well-versed in a number of languages including Latin and had a talent for music and literature. Despite such things, it was ground into them that their role as wives would be bearing children, wifely duties, and managing their castle grounds. It was said that no man would ever want a woman smarter than him. Needless to say that both girls were not stupid. Your Highness, may I make one humble request? Arabella politely asked. When we are finished here, may I request Prince Edwin, my groom, to give me a tour? I've managed to find a few places with the assistance of the servants. Your home is vast and gorgeous. There was so much to talk to Edwin about. Soon she would send a missive to her sister. She was told not to tell her sister. Despite being twins each girl still had a unique personality. Gabriella had punched her fair share of perverted men, while Arabella played dirty in a stealthy manner that made it hard to prove that the lovely girl had done anything at all. Geoffry had questions for his brother about those who opposed this arrangement, but the young ones need not be bothered with the matter. If Edwin was free, they had to make a break for somewhere away from prying ears.