Eloy did not know what it means to be a High King. He really had no idea about his Queen mother's duties before she died. Apparently there were many."Apaa, I am of no royal heritage. Will the people accept-"I am no royal either, Eloy. Royalty, it is not in the blood, but in the attitude. You handle them well and they will bow before you, listen to you," said Shikhar.Eloy nodded."You will join me, won't you?" "If you wish it. I always find such political meetings boring. But I can aid you," said Shikhar."The family head's duty-"You are the family head, Apaa. I am your family member. No matter my position, that will never change. If you don't agree with a decision, it will not materialise. That can't be changed. Just because the emperors are married now doesn't change anything," said Eloy."I have been telling him the same. I am glad you are trying to talk sense into him," said Rishi.Shikhar looked at Rishi who gave a small smile and brought Shikhar into his arms. Shikhar nodded

Rishi looked at Shikhar as he offered him the eleventh courting gift. It is the bangle worn by Queen mothers of the erstwhile Kingdom, now Empire.Shikhar just stared at it. He felt his eyes prickle and then looked at Rishi who extended his hand and pulled Shikhar close."Mother would be very happy that it is you whom it belongs to now. She approved of you, very much," said Rishi. Shikhar just hugged his man tight."Will you wed me?" asked Rishi his eyes met Shikhar's."Yes," said Shikhar smiling. They kissed hard."I don't want to wait anymore," said Rishi."I don't either. I have asked our children to do something about it," said Shikhar with a small smile."You are a force to be reckoned with, my love," said Rishi, running a hand through Shikhar's cheek.Shikhar smiled as he pressed his face with Hrishikesh's.----------The wedding took place in the Sun temple. Only the family was present. Shikhar was wearing a white robe while Hrishikesh was wearing a silver robe. They sat side b

Eloy woke up first. He took a deep breath as he felt his men envelope him tightly. It was not easy, setting a pace to their life. But, Eloy thinks it's there now. He slipped out of the bed, pulling the blankets back over his men. Eloy felt his cheeks flush as he felt the evidence of the activities of last night. They had both been incorrigible, something about his fight, making him irresistible for them. He huffed. He watched as Mithraos drifted to Adharva. He is a man who likes to snuggle. He might never admit it. Eloy couldn't resist but press a kiss to both of their forehead before heading out. He decided to make something special for his emperors. Eloy made a breakfast with wheat bread and peas cooked with spices.---------Mithraos gripped the body next to him tighter. Adharva opened his eyes and was surprised to see Mithraos in his arms. He looked around and saw the note Eloy left saying he is in the kitchen. Adharva watched Mithraos for a moment. He bent his head a bit and pre

The Karivaayis lived a different life. They were more in tune with the nature. They have thick vegetation and animals roamed around free. Eloy was in his element. Hawa seemed to love it once they reached Karivaayi. There were people on all sides to see them.They reached the palace and were welcomed in. They were shown a suite to freshen up. The tales about the lack of civilisation among Karivaayi's might have come from their life style depending on nature.They freshened up and were ready to step out when they saw someone storm past the main hall. He was huge and looked to be around Apaa's age. Yagni shrinked into himself in the face of the wrath for a second but then stood his ground. "Yag, I told you numerous times to not leave without sufficient number of guards, anywhere. What were you thinking? And why was I not informed of this attack?," asked the furious man, presumably Prince Ekalavya."I am fine brother as you can see. Father thought it best that you stay in the palace till

The in-law business is serious. Or so the emperors were told by Apaa. They are to be on their best behaviour.They watched as Eloy's father spent all the time talking to him, the brothers never leaving the side. It was amusing and heartening in a way.Later they could actually sense that they were assessing if the two of them were worthy of Eloy. Being Kings before becoming emperors they never had to face this sort of assesment. What made it more difficult is that both of them wanted Eloy's family to like them.All three of them were chatting when the King's arrival was announced. Avdeyu Ilnaya is a great warrior, the best in Arthanava in his time. They felt as if he can see through them."Father," said Eloy. There was some hesitance, some worry. It was bound to happen anyway. He would grow used to the reality soon."Eloy, I came with an invite for your husbands," said Avdeyu. He did not say emperors. Eloy looked surprised."If you would be so kind as to join me for an early breakfast