Eve couldn't help but smile as her grand daughter stood up against this woman . Clovis chuckled shaking his head, this was the first time she had such powerful presence and wisdom beyond her young years . Facing the child, and not knowing what to say Lady Ramira turned and walked out of the party, thoroughly embarrassed by the goings on . Clovis frowned .
"Let her go for tonight . We will deal with her after the festivities . Enough time has been wasted . Please, continue to enjoy yourselves . The night is still young . " Empress Evelyn urged everyone with a bright smile . The crowd dispersed and Clovis nodded turning his eyes on Kyera .
"Are you okay, Lady Kyera?" he asked honestly concerned now that the major excitement died down . He could see the white edge of a bandage peaking up under her bodice . She offered a reassuring smile .
Advertisement"It is nothing I haven't endured before cooking . Learning to brew tea has its upsides, downsides, and inevitabilities . " Kyera brushed the injury off fairly easily but truth be told, he wasn't sure he was willing to let it go quite yet . The look on his brother's face told him it was a lot more than a few red marks . He chose not to make a scene here, for now .
Raina was looking up at her, with worry on her little face . Kyera leanded down and smiled gently at the child . "I will be fine, dear girl . Don't you have hostess duties tonight?" Kyera prompted gently, trying to change her focus . The child nodded her eyes brightened as she realized everything was okay . The honesty and trust she had built with Kyera made it hard for the child to question her .
"Empress, do you still need tea?" Princess Raina asked turning to her grandmother with serious eyes . The Empress smiled lightly .
"I would like a drink . " she replied honestly and Raina nodded looking at the guard who escorted her to the door . Lazren smiled, amused by the child's expression . He knelt so she could see his face, showing obedience and respect for the little princess .
"Sir Lazren, please escort Lady Kyera to get the Empress tea . " Raina ordered and he smiled bowing his head, trying hard not to chuckle at the sweet girl's concern . Such a authoritatively stern voice out of such a young body was quite humorous for him . As a wolf she was a two bit snack at most, but as a human she was his princess .
"As you wish, Princess . I will guard her well . " he agreed keeping his outward expression serious as he accepted her order . He was well aware several guards and buddies in attendance were laughing at him . He would never hear the end of this but to be honest, he really didn't care .
"Thank you . " She turned to Kyera and smiled "Lady Kyera, I have to trouble you . Will you go get my Grandmother, The Empress some tea?" the child asked struggling slightly to piece the sentence together . Only Kyera knew this was one of the phrases they had practiced in the likelihood of it happening at dinner . Thankfully the child didn't have to scramble for words .
"As you wish, Princess . " Kyera agreed and glanced at Lazren who stood and moved to her side . He waved a arm out in front of him in a low key sweeping gesture .
"After you, My Lady . " he spoke formally and yet it pricked something in Clovis' chest as he watched the beautiful snow fairy walk away with a guard .
He turned and went to greet the guests he had not yet, leaving Raina once again with Grandma . However this time the child had eyes on Kyera as she stood at the Empress's side . The older woman realized a good opportunity as it fell into her lap .
"Raina, dear, you said earlier you wished to have your opinions heard . Perhaps you wouldn't mind answering a few delicate questions for me? This way I can help narrow down our candidates . " the Empress tried to coax her granddaughter . The child seemed to think this over for a moment, before nodding slowly .
It would be easier if this whole room was no longer a option and she couldn't narrow them down herself . Having Grandma help would he a much better solution . With that in mind, she met the older woman's eyes .
"Okay, Empress Grandmother . How can I help?" she asked honestly being more adult than the Empress had expected of a child so young .
"What do you think a Mother's job is?" Empress Evelyn asked curiously . To her surprise, she didn't get a simple childish response . Raina seemed to consider it .
"A mother's job is to care . " Raina replied after her thinking was through . The Empress smiled, impressed .
Chapter end
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