“You can do whatever you wish,” Alora said.
Leaning in closer, he claimed her lips, and she responded eagerly until they were interrupted by a knock at the door.
“Someone’s at the door,” she said, pulling away abruptly from the kiss.
“Let Tobias wait. He troubles us at the wrong time.” Magnus continued the kiss, his arm securely wrapped around her waist as he pulled her close. She reciprocated with equal fervor, matching his pace. Her hand rested on the side of his neck, and she tilted her head this time to give him the perfect angle to kiss her.
They finally withdrew slowly, peering at each other. His thumb ran over her lips. “It is the time we shall leave,” he took a step away while holding her hand firmly.
“My blindfold. I need to wear it,” Alora said.
“I don’t wish to see you in the blindfold,” Magnus asserted.
“It’s my sister’s marriage. I cannot attend it without the blindfold,” Alora answered.
Magnus was upset to see her in a blindfold. Even in their marriage, he had to see her in the blindfold. He held her hand and then took her outside.
Izaak quickly left his seat from the living room’s sofa, as he saw his brother and sister-in-law descending the stairs. “I will also attend the marriage with you,” he pronounced with enthusiasm.
“No, Brother Izaak,” Magnus said as they reached the bottom of the stairs. “You won’t accompany us,” he clarified to him.
“Alora, can I not really come to your sister’s marriage?” Izaak queried. “Don’t do this to me. I’ll get bored the entire day here,” he added.
“Ignore him. Also, if you are bored then you should clear your pending work,” Magnus told her and was ready to take her ahead when she stopped him.
“I think we should not stop Prince Izaak from accompanying us,” Alora opined.
He surrendered in front of her decision while Izaak happily walked toward them. “Alora, thank you for letting me come with you two.”
They headed to the carriage, where Alora settled inside first and Magnus closed its door from outside.
“Izaak, there will be humans. So, keep your thirst in control and keep your eyes away from the women there,” Magnus warned him.
“I understand,” Izaak stated. “I’m not going to create any havoc there,” he assured. Magnus hummed and got into the same carriage as Alora.
Tobias asked Izaak to get into the second carriage. After they were all seated, they headed to the Wilson Family home, ready to witness Venus’s marriage.
Magnus assisted his wife as they alighted from the carriage, Norman and Rhea already waiting to welcome them. With warm greetings exchanged, Magnus introduced his eldest brother to them.
“Please, come inside,” Norman said politely, gesturing for them to follow. Together with Rhea, they led the way to the grand garden where the marriage ceremony would take place.
As they took their seats at the front, Rhea asked them what they would like to take. She even stopped a servant with a tray full of glasses of water.
“We both won’t take anything. However, Alora needs to drink water,” Magnus stated.
Rhea handed the glass of water to her daughter. Once Alora finished drinking, she gave the glass back to her mother. “Do you wish to talk to Venus?” Rhea asked.
Magnus knew Alora would not refuse for it, but she did.
“Oh, why?” Rhea inquired.
“Venus may get upset to see me,” Alora said in a low voice.
Rhea felt low to hear that, but in front of the princes, she didn’t speak. She had to excuse herself because Madam Aubrey called her and she went into the house.
“Why did Sister-in-law refuse to see his sister? Is it because she isn’t well accepted by her own sister?” Izaak’s curiosity prompted him to ask.
“Brother, it’s best to keep your curiosity to yourself,” Magnus replied firmly.
Izaak rolled his eyes because Magnus didn’t allow him to know the reason. “I’ll be back soon,” he announced and rose to his feet.
“Don’t create trouble. It’s Alora’s house,” Magnus again reminded him to behave. Izaak assured him he would not and walked away.
“Venus won’t like it if she sees me,” Alora shared with Magnus. “I don’t want to ruin her mood,” she added.
He placed his hand over hers. “Not everyone can understand your pious heart,” Magnus stated. “But if you wish, I can accompany you to see Venus. In front of me, she will refrain from speaking any bad words to you,” he pronounced.
“I think we should stay here,” Alora suggested. “Is it manageable for His Highness? He’s surrounded by humans,” she remarked.
“Your scent is the only one that matters,” Magnus reassured her. “The rest are negligible to me.”
Interrupting their conversation, Elliot’s voice broke in. “Greetings to Your Highnesses.”
“Elliot!” Alora exclaimed, surprised by his sudden appearance. “How are you?” she asked, genuinely curious.
“I’m well, Sister Alora. Here, I brought some cupcakes for you,” Elliot said with a smile, offering the sweet treats. Alora lifted her head, stunned by his unexpected gesture.
“You should sit beside your sister,” Magnus advised Elliot. Nodding, Elliot complied and took the seat next to Alora. He then handed her a cupcake.
Magnus couldn’t help but chuckle as he read Elliot’s thoughts. He found it amusing that both of Alora’s siblings seemed so self-centered.
Alora and Elliot exchanged glances, curious about Magnus’s chuckle. “Does His Highness have something to share?” Alora inquired.
“No, just enjoy the cupcake,” Magnus replied firmly. He thought to let Alora and Elliot alone for a while. “I’ll be back in a while.” He left to see Izaak, wondering if he would not be sucking someone’s blood.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.