• I took myself down the hall and into my living room. Then flopped down on the couch to continue my work. It was something to take my mind off the huge decision I just made and told her.
But if I'm being frank with myself here. Since the day my family confessed Sally was the Grand Duchess. I pretty much made up my mind. I knew then that I'd marry her but I kept it to myself for these past three days. All to make sure it was my final decision.
I didn't need my family or friends throwing in their opinions about marrying Sally. Things were already confusing enough for me. So I needed more time to sort through the confusion from this bond connection setting.
As the days have gone by it's only gotten more confusing for me. Which is making me have weird mood swings. My fiery mind and icy heart have been battling this friction against one another.
When Rachel hurt Sally, I thought I was about to lose my rage out on her. Seeing Sally hurt like that boiled me to the core. I understood then I'm being overly territorial and protective of Sally.
Then Sally's rejections towards me don't help with my edgy mood. Her rejection makes me feel like... I am being skinned alive from my insides.
Everything I am experiencing from this setting bond connection to Sally. Has shown me I do love her. Once again fate has brought her back to me for a second time. The fact she is the first breed of her Kind tells me. Destiny has a plan here with reuniting Sally and me back together.
But I need to think rationally here. I will be taking myself a wife. Not just any wife... Sally will be a wife like no other. Her rank will outrank any Primary Queen, King, General, Highest Ranker, and even Primary. However, she is far from exactly being the Grand Duchess. She'll need protection and for me to properly care for her. Once my enemies discover who she is or even learn that have chosen a bride. They'll be after her and she'll end up being a target.
I need to come to my senses. This is why I never wanted a wife and even put a block on my heart. But out of all those ladies, I've counted. Sally is the only one to take that block down.
When I spoke to my pals trying to convince me to claim her. They kept telling me to stop denying what I feel. But the truth is, I couldn't block or deny what I am feeling about Sally. My dark heart has only ever sprung awake for her and only her. I couldn't push away this feeling inside me.
This is exactly why I've been taking my time to think. I've only been acting like I've been denying it. I needed to make sure my heart and my mind are in tune together. It's part of the reason why I refused to answer my parent's question. If I was going to take Sally as my bride. It's also why I have been avoiding my pals. I need to be sure this was the right choice. And I thought about breaking the bond but every time I even thought that. The pain of it was too unbearable to handle.
It snapped me awake to realize... She is the Grand Duchess if I don't marry her! I could completely lose the Highest Ranking title from our Kingdom! For my Kingdom and my feelings for her, I announced to my family she will be my bride.
Everyone was fairly shocked to hear my decision. My family and pals were even more shocked to learn. I had a ring already made for Sally. The same day I run into my cousin Frankie in the hallway, I started designing her ring on my laptop. I've been prepping things on my part without anyone knowing. Over the phone, I told a Highest Ranked Ring Maker to keep quiet about the ring.
Now I am just waiting for my Elders to do their part for the engagement. My First Elder announced the news to the military men. To get things started with preparations for the engagement.
After that meeting, I haven't seen anyone and retired back to my room. When Sally was in the bathroom for quite some time. I've just been working here and I waited for her to be done to tell her my decision.
Now that she's been informed. It's going to be quite an adjustment for me and likely for her to be engaged soon. But I am hoping this will make her adjustment easier for her. Maybe she'll stop trying to escape from me. Hopefully, before too long I'll give her the security she needs.
Since she doesn't know the truth about her rights. I need to marry her fast so she can't refuse. Her rights will start becoming mine and she'll fall under my authority as her husband. She'll probably be furious at me once she learns the truth. But I'll deal with that situation as it comes.
Right now I have an engagement to rearrange and a wedding to plan for the next coming moon phase. There won't be enough time to marry this coming moon phase. Unfortunately, I have to wait another month to make her mine.
My mind is just boggled with all these thoughts popping in my head. Maybe I should leave to take a breather but I don't want to leave Sally alone right now. I know she's feeling far worst compared to me. But she can now get settled and no longer have to question why I am holding her hostage to my side.
Just after that thought, I heard light footsteps coming from down the hallway. As I look up to see those capturing ember galaxy hazel eyes gazing at me. While I noticed she had a tiny note in her hand.