Kyera stopped and thought this over for a moment . The surprise on her face was carefully controlled and tasteful . She seemed more humbly surprised then thinking he was COMPLETELY out of his mind . Granted the second was more her actual mood . "I would be honored to attend such a event, but in what capacity?" Kyera asked honestly wanting to clarify . There could be a less… surprising reason .
"Well, I would like you to be a bride elect to be honest with you . However the main reason I want you there is for Raina . " Clovis replied, deciding honesty was best with this woman . His expression hid how he felt about the whole thing . The cool collected fourth Prince made this offer, not the sweet funny Clovis she knew days before .
"I see . How does this ball affect Raina other than choosing her mother?" Kyera asked, deciding to focus on getting information before she processed it . The first sentence making it clear that was her best option .
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"Raina will be attending . How the women treat her will affect whether or not I consider them . We ignored Raina's distaste toward the last woman and nearly lost Raina . I don't want to chance that again . So, we are taking Raina's impressions as a factor this time . " Clovis explained, honestly glossing over the mistake they had made . He didn't want to dwell on the damage it did to their family structure . The only good thing was it reminded his father not to assign wives and expect them to treat Raina well .
"I see . So I will be there to accompany her?" Kyera asked, much more comfortable with this concept . She couldn't explain the slight tightness in her chest, so she pushed it to the side .
"Yes, I think it would be best to have you there as her support . I will be considerably busy floating through the crowd and greeting people since it will be my marriage . However I need to know that if anyone tries to be overbearing…" Clovis trailed oft slightly in awe of the fire that seemed to ignite in Kyera's eyes . A blazing protectiveness that he hadn't seen in a woman her age, unmarried and without children . He did recognize the look from his own mother though and it gave him pause for thought .
"You need someone with enough status with the king to run interference . " Kyera offered . It wasn't so much a question as a agreed conclusion . Clovis smiled at her, this seemed easier than he had originally expected .
"Yes exactly . I need someone who can manage a room full of nobles and not feel inferior or intimidated . " Clovis agreed honestly relieved that she understood . Kyera nodded .
"I can do that . As Shaman HalfEyes Apprentice I am practically nobility as it stands . " Kyera pointed out and Clovis grinned . Apparently she hadn't heard the news .
"Actually, Lady Kyera, it is my understanding you were adopted by Shaman Half Eye?" Clovis clarified and Kyera stilled for a moment . What source had given him that information? She couldn't help but wonder .
"Well, yes by Forest law I am in his family Register . " Kyera agreed knowing he had added her as his daughter years ago . At the request of her father .
"The house of Shade Creed had been added to the nobles of the Shadow Veil kingdom . Therefore you are now a noble and a representative of their kingdom, might I add . " Clovis pointed out and Kyera smiled softly . She knew who was behind this, there was no doubt in her mind .
"I see . Then it will be even easier to explain my presence there . We only come to one major issue . I will need to have a dress made . On short notice . I only know of one dressmaker and she's in town . . " Kyera pointed out with a bit of a sigh . Internally she was calculating how long it would take her and Ella to make a dress from scratch . Would they have time?
"We have two royal outfitters who can help you with your ensemble . " he offered and Kyera smiled gratefully .
"I prefer using Ella Von . She is very skilled and already knows my size and taste . It will save time . " Kyera pointed out and Clovis grinned .
"So another date in the city then?" he asked with a chuckle . Kyera blushed slightly at the mention of their last dinner .
Chapter end
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