“Fate,” Magnus answered and he bowed to them. “Mother hasn’t aged much in all these years,” he muttered and walked away.
Margaret asked him to stop and rethink his decision, but he didn’t pay any heed to her and left their sights soon.
“Your Majesty, converse with Magnus. He cannot bring Alora to the palace as his wife,” Margaret requested her husband.
“You know that Magnus will not listen to me or any of us. It’s strange that he could look into Norman’s daughter’s eyes,” Esmond muttered, wondering how was that possible
“Then, we should let a human become his wife!?” Margaret inquired.
“Do you think our decision even matters to Magnus? Also, let him get married. At least, he finally is ready to have a woman,” Esmond pronounced. He called in for the Chamberlain and asked him to bring Norman to the palace as he wanted to converse with him.
“I want the queen to make the rest of the arrangements,” Esmond pronounced.
“I will ask the servants to decorate the palace then along with the other arrangements,” Margaret said half-heartedly. She was aware of Magnus’s attitude. If he wanted something, he would get it by either hook or crook.
*****
Magnus settled on the recliner as he finally got to rest. He was thirsty and it quenched as soon as Tobias handed him the glass filled with the blood. Magnus drank it, but he no longer would enjoy the taste. Alora’s blood had a different taste.
Tobias took the glass from him and placed it over the tray that the maidservant had taken away.
“When I asked the Prince if he liked Miss Alora, he refused me,” Tobias said.
“I thought you would lecture me unnecessarily,” Magnus replied.
“I wonder how Miss Alora will stay among the vampires all the time,” Tobias remarked. “Here, she has to wear the blindfold,” he added.
“Not around me,” Magnus answered.
“Are you marrying a human?” A feminine voice echoed in the chamber, who was none other than Magnus’s sister, Lillian, his younger sister asked him as she sat in front of her brother.
“Will you let me rest?” Magnus asked and waved his hand at her, signaling her to leave.
“Can I see your bride? Where does she live?” Lillian was curious to know.
“Sure. If you wish to die at this age, then go and see her,” Magnus replied with amusement.
“What?” Lillian frowned to hear him. “Brother, do you have to say this to me after such a long time?” she complained. Though, a few days ago Magnus had been to the palace, but it was for work and then he left.
“Your Highness, the woman Prince Magnus will marry has special eyes. I am sure you’ve also heard about Miss Alora Wilson,” Tobias explained to Princess Lillian.
“Are you serious, Brother? How could you decide to marry Alora? Have you not heard about her eyes?” Lillian was confused thinking what Magnus wanted.
“Strangely, Prince Magnus can peer into Miss Alora’s eyes. He is attracted to Miss Alora, that’s why he decided to marry her and it will happen tomorrow,” Tobias explained to Lillian.
“And what about Scarlett?” Lillian asked Magnus.
“Who?” Magnus didn’t recall any such woman.
“The woman who loves you,” Lillian replied. “She is in the High Council and decided not to marry anyone except you, Brother,” she asserted.
Magnus chuckled. “I’m already taken, Lily. Tell your dear friend Scarlett to not eye me anymore. Alora has reserved me for her,” he pronounced with a smile.
Lillian was astonished to hear such words from her brother’s mouth. He appeared to be head over heels for Alora. But, why?
“Now, you shall leave, Lillian,” Magnus stated. He wished to take a rest for some time.
However, Lillian refused to leave as she wanted to know what was in her brother’s heart. “Brother, but she’s a human and will die after a while. You should marry a vampire instead,” she opined.
“Tobias, send Lillian out. I may lose my temper if she stays here for another minute,” Magnus instructed. He stood up and thought to go to his bedroom.
“Then, can I go and see your bride?” Lillian asked. “Since she wears the blindfold, then I am sure I’ll be safe,” she stated.
“Lily, meet her tomorrow. Don’t disturb any of us,” Magnus stated.
Lillian stomped her heel on the floor and then, without saying anything, she left Magnus’s side.
“Your Highness shall talk sweetly with his sister,” Tobias said. “Princess Lillian was so eager to see Miss Alora. Once your elder brothers find out, they will also show interest in meeting Miss Alora today,” he added.
“Lillian will bully my Alora. Do you think I’m not aware of her nature? And unlike me, Alora will forgive Lillian and let Lillian trouble her. I cannot tolerate that. About my brothers, I don’t think they would be interested in seeing my woman,” Magnus said and turned to go to his bedchamber. Last night, he didn’t take a good rest and now he wanted a quick nap to feel rejuvenated.
As Magnus entered the bedchamber, he found it hadn’t changed much. Everything was placed at the places, where he kept them earlier. He then headed to the bed and lay on it. As he closed his eyes, he fell into a deep slumber.
On the other side, Lillian decided to go and meet Alora. She knew Magnus would never punish her since she was the youngest among the four. She got into the carriage and the chauffeur drove it out of the palace.
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Norman bowed to King Esmond and Queen Margaret before taking his seat.
“Prince Magnus told us that he wished to marry your daughter, Alora Wilson. What’s going on? How did Alora meet the prince?” Esmond inquired.
“Your Majesty, I sent my daughter to Elmswood to spend a few days in the old residence. However, on her way, the caravan got attacked and Prince Magnus was the one, who rescued my daughter,” Norman briefed the King. He now feared that they might refuse the marriage. But to his surprise, they didn’t.
“Does Alora have to wear the blindfold all the time?” Margaret asked.
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