Your going to tire out before we get to the castle . " Kyera pointed out, but Clovis grinned at her .
"Do you think I came unprepared?" He asked motioning to a horse pulling a small carriage . It was open topped, so Kyera wouldn't feel so trapped . "The woods could be a touch unsafe at night, so I wanted to make sure we would be safe . " He explained, now glad he had . The last thing he wanted was his wife defending them with a passenger on board . Then again, he remembered when they met and realized if anyone could do it, it would be Kyera .
"Thank you . I hate to say it, but I'm still sleepy . " Kyera admitted, blushing softly . He chuckled setting her down inside the carriage . He climbed up onto the seat next to her and smiled softly . "Let's go boy . " He urged the horse picking up the reins . The horse didn't need any guiding . It was nearly food time and he knew which way was bone . Kyera relaxed on the bench cushion .
Though this was a open carriage, no expense had been saved in its building . The cushions were plump and comfortable . The wood was sanded smooth and carved with elegant forests that matched the theme of the Royal Family . Overall it was comfortable and small enough to be pulled by one beast, whether it be a horse, ox, or bear .
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Clovis smiled at her, clicking his tongue and guiding them all the way home .
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At the gates to the castle, a group of rather concerned shifters sat playing what appeared to be some sort of dice game . Two of wich were guards who served under Lazren, the other three were Lazren, Talis, and Cora who all seemed rather intent as they stared at the couple .
The two guards took the horse's reins while Cora and Talis went to help the lady down . However, before they could touch her, Clovis reached up, putting his hands on either side of her waist and lifted her down . The three exchanged smiles realizing all was well .
Kyera smiled at her three friends, each one seemed to be trying to conceal their concern . Talis offered her a wide smile . She raised an eyebrow and he rested a hand on his stomach then looked at her meaningfully . She blushed instantly realizing he already knew, kyera couldn't help but shoot a glance at Cora . She must have told the others .
"Welcome back, we wanted to make sure you both got back safely before taking our leave, and Cora had something to give you both so she tagged along . " Lazren explained, taking the lead in the conversation . As if on queen, Cora offered them a pair of clay pots, both nicely designed and glazed to be shiny .
"It should help with the unease . " Cora offered as Kyera opened the post finding a tea inside . She couldn't help but smile and hug her old friend . There were tears in her eyes but they didn't dare comment on it . The emotions of one with child were unrestrained, her perfection was a work of art, but this raw emotion was a thing of beauty . The pair separated and Clovis smiled .
"Thank you for your concern, and generous gift . Talis, Lazren we need to arrange a second guard for Kyera . Trustworthy and quick to act . A couple women as well . We can't rely on Kyera to protect herself when alone anymore . " Clovis started making arrangements with the two men .
"Yea, I think I have a few people in mind . " Lazren offered almost instantly and Talis nodded in agreement .
"I can follow her in tiger form, your people accept having familiars so I'll play the part . " Verone offered and Cora nodded .
"Me as well . Though I cant fight, I am versed in Midwife medicine . Carrying a snake around is concealable and I don't have to worry about beating . " Cora offered and the men nodded in agreement as she got pulled into the conversation .
"As far as a female guard we have four that I think are trained well enough to watch Kyera . The others are good but…" Lazren continued to muse as the three talked .
"No, only two of the girls in our clan come even close to Kyera's mastery . We may want to pull from the bear or fox clans . It would hurt to get a rabbit in on this as well . If something goes wrong a rabbit is quick enough to go for help . " Talis added his two cents with a bit of zeal . It was obvious they were all taking this seriously . Kyera wanted to speak up, but had a feeling her voice would get lost in the crowd .
Besides, it made her feel warm and fuzzy . Her family may not be able to be there for her, but she had her Forest Family, and she had Clovis . Now they had two children, perfect little Raina and the baby yet to be born . As the conversation continued, Kyera tried to wait patiently, but someone else wasn't having it .
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