Lorien watched as Sapphire held her breath and was amused.
"You need to breathe Sapphire"
She sighed and gazed into his eyes, then he leaned closer and locked his lips with hers. It was just a short kiss but passionate and romantic especially in the middle of the garden. He pulled back and she looked down.
"Did you like it?" he asked.
"Yes"
It was their first kiss and he couldn't deny he was excited she liked.
"Your highness" A soldier said approaching them.
Lorien removed his hands from Sapphire's waist but not his gaze.
"What do you want, Leon"
"The king has requested your presence"
"I'll be there, you may leave"
The guard bowed and turned to leave.
"You have to go now?" Sapphire asked.
"Yes" he said apologetically
"Will you join me for lunch?"
"Well i cant promise" he smiled
With that he pecked her on the cheek and left to find his father.
"Where is the king" he asked Kirnon and Leon who were walking behind him.
"His Majesty is in his study, Your highness"
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On my way to my Father's study, I kept thinking of what he would want this time, it better not be anything serious.
Staring at the door , i went inside.
"Lorien you're finally here" Father said
"You called for me Your Majesty"
"Yes come sit down" he motioned for me to sit on the white couch.
"As you know the Estaline Kingdom wants to trade with our kingdom"
"Yes" i knew that.
"But i told their king i was not interested in trading with him and he declared war"
I stood up angrily "What?!"
Father stood up as well
"Yes there is going to be a battle between Estaline and Decren and you're partaking in it"
I looked at my Father as if what he just said didn't make any sense.
"What, no I'm sorry but I'm not going for war Your Majesty" i said with finality
"Why not" Father said with irritation in his voice.
"I just got married and you expect me to go out there to battle, leaving my wife here?vWhat if i don't make it, I can't leave Sapphire behind"
"But you've survived many, think about it what if they attack our castle, we are lucky its on the battlefield" he said trying to convince me.
"Okay let me ask my wife and see what she
thinks about it"
Lorien could clearly see his father was astounded but didn't reveal what he was thinking.
"So your wife would decide for you?!" he almost yelled.
"Maybe" i said calmly
And i turned to leave, i could feel father watching me leave in disbelief and i was surprised myself, it was unlikely for me to let anyone decide for me
"Leon!"
Leon came rushing "Yes Your highness"
"Tell Sapphire i won't be able to join her for lunch, i have things to take care of"
"Yes Your highness, Anything else?"
"No, you may leave"
Without another word Leon turned and left.