"Kyera?" Clovis spoke gently from close behind her . She hadn't noticed him as he walked in . Nor when he had moved closer and placed his shoes on the bed . He was surprised to see her staring at the door he had come in without saying a word . It wasn't till tears appeared in her eyes that he became concerned enough to speak . "Kyera, I heard the yelling . Are you okay?" He pressed a bit more . SHe snapped out of it, those golden pools focusing again and looking toward him .
"I… I am fine . Clovis… I… You know my heart still belongs to another right? You know that though I care for you I still bleed for the loss of my first love . " Kyera pointed out turning to face him . The Fourth Prince smiled gently at her . He moved closer, taking her hands in his, keeping his eyes focused on her .
Advertisement"Kyera, I expect nothing else from you . Your heart and my own are both wounded from the death of two people, each held our hearts . I am simply looking for something safe for my daughter that can be comfortable for you and I . " Clovis replied gently . His thumbs moved over the back of her hands to sooth her . "Don't feel as though you are betraying him, because you aren't . You are making the most of a bad situation and protecting your people in the process . If I have to explain this to them myself, I will . " He whispered gently offering her a understanding smile . Kyera tried to return it with a smile of her own, but it didn't reach those lovley eyes .
"Thank you, Fourth Prince . I am just . . It was Mally . She… she can't forgive me . " Kyera whispered and he frowned .
"Did she know you both…" He began and Kyera nodded .
"Yes . She knew me and Verone when we were children . " Kyera replied gently guiding her hair out of her face . He nodded .
"I see . Kyera, let us go speak to your people . We can talk this out with them . If your people do not agree this is best for them, or if they do not understand, I will release you from your promise to marry me . How does that sound?" Clovis offered soothingly . He didn't want her to feel trapped or guilty for choosing to marry him . Her people were his own and in all honesty they were a side of the society that had been neglected for far too long . He had no intention of seeing them neglected any longer .
"Thank you, Fourth Prince . Shall we?" She asked soothing her braid yet again . He nodded, opening the door for her .
"Should I have a guard come along?" He asked curiously, honestly a bit concerned . IF there was so much unrest out there, would traveling alone be a good path? Kyera thought for a moment .
"Perhaps we should request a couple guards . I would suggest letting me set it up though . You have two guards that are like me . They… I don't know if they will want to come clean to you as to what they are so I should probably ask them . " Kyera replied with a bit of a sigh . She didn't want to betray their trust .
"I see, that sounds reasonable enough . Go ahead and see what you can about setting up a escort . I will see to my morning duties with the court and let my father know I will be heading out for a while this afternoon . We can meet around lunch if you like?" He asked and Kyera smiled .
"That sounds best . I will go see what I can do about getting things set up . Are you going to tell The Empress and Emperor?" Kyera asked curiously . He smiled and nodded .
"Yes of course . I had their permission to ask you before I did . You will not have such a difficult time becoming part of the family . They both accept you and the others… well let's just say I don't really mind one way or the other if they like you or not . " Clovis explained with a bit of a smile . His tone was clear and reassuring . He was going to have her back one way or another no matter how this whole thing unfolded .
Chapter end
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