Arthur Montgomery, the King of Greavaria rose.
And then Daniel Seanford, the Emperor of Promor, did the same."It is time for the bride and groom to leave! Let us pray that the union of our children will be a proof of loyalty between the Greavaria Kingdom and the Promor Empire!" announced Arthur.Everyone clapped their hands.Then Archie and Dylan rose and bowed their heads."Your blessing," both said simultaneously.Arthur and Daniel placed their hands on their children's heads."God bless you!" said the parents simultaneously.The bride and groom lifted their heads and each exchanged kisses with their in-laws.Then they both took hands and started walking towards the exit of the great hall.As they walked on the red carpet, guests clapped their hands and shouted a few phrases of celebration.Both walked gracefully and waved to the guests, with a smile on their faces.Finally they left the great hall and continued walking hand in hand towarDylan woke up and looked around.Ahm... I'm in the tavern, he thought, rubbing a hand over his face.He turned to the opposite side and was startled seeing Archie, his husband was still sleeping peacefully beside him.Dylan stared at him.Is that a hickey? Dylan wondered, seeing a hickey on Archie's neck.He squeaked"Men…" he muttered, getting up from the bed.We haven't even been married a day and he's already gone to bed with another woman, Dylan thought indignantly.Dylan looked around and felt frustrated that he didn't have a change of clothes.He went to the door, opened it and took a peek.There were the two knights on guard."One of you... please call the tavern lady...""Yes your highness!" said one of the knights.Dylan went back inside and closed the door.He went to the foot of the window and opened the curtains, including the windows themselves.He just stood there looking out the windows.Suddenly the door was knock
Dylan and Lizha looked at each other simultaneously.Archie took a step out of the doorway."So? Can any of you tell me what secret you've been keeping from me and from the empire?" he asked seriously.Dylan swallowed hard."Lizha, can you leave me alone with his highness?""Yes your highness Dylan... Excuse me..." she bowed and quickly started walking towards the door.Lizha gave Archie a curtsy and quickly left.The door was closed.Archie crossed his arms, "So… I'm all ears?" he glared at Dylan.Dylan swallowed hard again and stood up."Well…" Dylan paused for a long time.What am I going to tell him? It has to be something convincing..., he thought.“Dylan…” Archie stared at him, “you like women? Isn't that right? I see the way you look at Lizha."Dylan stared at him not knowing how to respond.Not that he wasn't wrong, but imagine what he would do
Archie laid Dylan down on the bed."What happened to her highness?"Archie moved away from the bed, still looking at Dylan."I don't know... she complained of dizziness and I told her to get back and take a rest... right when she got up she passed out.""Hmmm..."This has never happened before, Lizha thought.She walked over to Dylan and touched his forehead.God! He's burning in fever, Lizha thought, still clutching Dylan's forehead.Archie frowned, "What is it?" he asked, seeing Lizha's facial expression.Lizha had gone pale. She got away from Dylan and forced a smile."Nothing... Her highness has had a relapse like this before... In an hour she'll be fine," Lizha lied, hoping that Archie could let Dylan take rest so that Dylan's true identity wouldn't be discovery.Archie frowned.She lied! thought Archie with conviction.She says Dylan has had this relapse before, but when I brought the princess in she was surprised... She's lying... but why? Does this have something to do with fac
Someone knocked Dylan's bedchamber's door."I m coming!"Lizha got up and walked towards the door.She opened the door, "Yes…" she said casually, "Bentley…"Dylan turned and looked at the door."Bentley..."Lizha turned and looked at Dylan."Your Highness. Your Imperial Highness's escort says he has a message..."Dylan frowned and then nodded.Lizha opened the door a little wider so Bentley could leave the message directly to Dylan.Bentley bowed, "Good evening, Your Highness! I have a message from Your Imperial Highness...""I'm all ears..."Bentley lifted his head."His Imperial Highness has sent me to inform that he is waiting for you in his solar..."Dylan's eyes widened.He's waiting for me… Dylan thought, totally confused."Your Highness..." Lizha caught his eye."Huh! Yes... I'll be right there..." Dylan said, already standing up."Thank you! I'll get deliver the answer..."Bentley bowed and then left.Lizha stood th
Dylan was sitting at the foot of the mirror combing his hair, unlike other days, that night Lizha was not serving him, as the empress borrowed her friend's services that night.Dylan was completely upset."Since when is there an escort loan?" he asked, all stumbling.Suddenly the door was knocked lightly.Dylan peeked back at the door."Has anyone just knocked the door?" he asked, still looking at the door, "it must have been my impression..." he went back to combing his hair again.Again the door was knocked."So someone was really slamming the door... Who could it be at this hour? Who is it?" he continued to comb his hair.There was no response and the person continued to knock the door intensely."But what is this?" Dylan took a peek to look at the door, "I m coming..." Dylan set the comb down on the table almost tossing it.He got up and walked towards the door."I said, I m coming..." he said impatiently when he heard that the door knocks
Lizha entered Dylan's room."Dylan... Wake up..."Lizha started looking around."What is this smell?" Lizha quickly ran a hand over her nostrils."What a strong smell!"Lizha went to the windows and opened it."Dylan… wake up…" she said, still opening the windows."Mmmm… close those windows… I'm still not okay," Dylan muttered as he snuggled between the blankets."You can complain... but what about getting up?""Close the windows..."Lizha ignored him and went to the foot of his bed."You still can't get the time?" Lizha crossed her arms and glared at him.Dylan turned and pulled back the covers.Lizha looked around smelling the sweet scent that permeated Dylan's room."What is this smell that permeates this room?"Dylan continued to sleep.Lizha grimaced, still looking at him.She moved closer to his bed and pulled the blanket."Huh!" Lizha was amazed seeing Dylan naked, "Why the hell are you undressed?"Dylan pulled back the
When night comes, the empress takes Lizha to her... Who will serve me? Dorothy and Hannah don't know my secret, thought Dylan, combing his hair, ready to go to sleep.The door was opened."Lizha!" said Dylan excitedly, "I thought you weren't coming..." he looked in the mirror and saw his husband locking the door, "Archie what are you doing here?" he turned and saw Archie already walking towards him.Archie wore a long morning linen shirt, brown pants, and a pair of black boots."What do you think I would want here in your bedchamber?"Dylan frowned.He can't be serious, Dylan thought, still watching Archie getting close.Archie held up the oil pot and smirked.Dylan stood up, "No… it won't happen today…" Dylan started walking, trying to get away from Archie.Archie took him by the arm and pulled him so that Dylan had his back to him.Archie hugged him and started sniffing Dylan's neck."I said cooperate…" Archie whispered, in Dylan's ear.Dy
Dylan took a sip of his tea and quickly set the cup down on the table.Archie was across the table eating his bread serenely. He looked upset.Since we started eating he hasn't said anything... He must be upset about the pot I broke yesterday..., thought Dylan, as he ate.I know he's just doing this to humiliate me and avenge his mother… it's not like he really likes me, he thought, giving a slight laugh.Archie looked at him.Dylan looked away.Archie ignored him and went back to eating.Of course he'll never like me... we're two men... he's just having fun with me... so the sooner I can get away from him... the better."Dylan...""Huh!" Dylan was flustered hearing Archie call him.Dylan lifted his head looking at Archie, and saw his husband's eyes already riveted to him."I want you to be honest with me..." Archie said staring at him."Yeah… I'm all ears…" Dylan said, totally confused."Here between us, what do I get for hiding this secret th