"Point… so may I ask her?" He asked them both and then it was the Royal couples turn to be confused . They shared a uncertain glance .
"You don't need our permission… it is your choice . " The Emperor pointed out with a bit of a frown . Clovis nodded and smiled softly .
"Yea, but I know her . If she thinks either of you will be displeased she will turn me down . Family is always first in her heart . " Clovis replied with a soft smile on his face . She would never agree if it would hurt the royal family . "Besides I would not want to marry her if it would cause her trouble . "
Advertisement"Go, you have our blessing as does she . " The Emperor replied with a grin, rather proud of his son . This would be a very good match for them . Both the empire and the family would benefit from another tie between Shadow Veil and their royal family . Not to mention a child so close to Shaman HalfEye was definitely a plus in this situation .
"Make sure you give her three days to finalize her answer . That child has a high sense of duty . She may need to think it over . " The Empress advised, well aware of both of their temperaments . She wanted this to work, for Raina's good if nothing else .
Kyera was unaware of the conversation as she made her way to the balcony . The guests were filling out, saying their goodbyes to The Emperor and Empress as they left for the night . Some making veiled inquiries as to if the prince had made a choice . Others hinted they had made their own matches thanks to the Emperors kindness in inviting other men of high birth to the party .
She watched the forest for a while, looking out over the gardens as unease filled her heart . There was smoke in the forest, danger on the wind . The scent… she knew it well . It was the smell that companied fear and change . The smoke before a fire consumed all they knew to be true . With a sad sigh, Kyera reached up and freed her hair to fall down her shoulders like rays of moonlight dancing against her skin and the dark dress .
Clovis soon stepped out onto the balcony near her sighing as the cold air brushed across his skin . She was looking away as the wind gently flirted with her hair, snowflakes clinging to her long white hair, now free from its bonds . His heart sped up as he realized this woman was the woman he wanted for his wife . Even if she never came to love him, or he never fell for her completely he knew he wanted to see her happy, and that was what mattered . He wanted her to be part of his world, no matter the cost . Perhaps that was love in a sense but in truth, he wasn't sure . So many marriages made it work on so much less .
"Kyera?" he called drawing her attention to him . She turned her head a warm smile on her fair lips .
"Yes, Prince Clovis?" Kyera asked as he came to rest against the railing beside her .
"You have come to mean alot to my family, you know . I have never seen my daughter as happy as she has been since you came into our lives . " Clovis commented offhandedly and Kyera couldn't help but smile .
"I hope so . " she agreed wholeheartedly .
"You saved my mother's life and gave my father a chance to reconcile with her . You saved Rashan . " he added as a after thought . "And every time I am with you or talking to Raina I learn something new you taught her or you show me how to think about something in a new light . " Clovis kept talking trying to find a way to express how he felt . Kyera was watching him curiously, those warm considerate eyes patiently waiting for him to find whatever words he sought . The innocents in her eyes so very different from the gaze so many had laid on him .
"I do my best to do my best . " Kyera replied with a smile and he chuckled at her answer .
"And that is so you . You do exactly that and in doing so, inspire everyone around you to do their best as well . Kyera…" he spoke with a bit of amusement in his voice . Clovis turned to face her completely, and Kyera squared herself off so they were looking at each other . It was obviously clear there was something more here . This wasn't a simple thank you .
"Clovis?" she asks a bit uncertainty .
"Kyera, will you continue to push me to be the best I can be and help our daughter realize all she can be?" he asked his words catching Kyera off guard . In response to her confusion, he reached out and took her hand, tugging her closer to him so his eyes could look deep into hers . "Kyera, will you marry me and be my Princess?"
Chapter end
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