Magnus had never felt that nervous in his life. He was sweating invisibility.
He was sitting alone on the sofa, while opposite to him sat all the seven sisters and brothers with Rosie standing beside them.
"So Duke, do you think our Adonis is beautiful?"
"Yes."
"How much?"
"To me the most."
"What if you see someone more beautiful than him?"
"I wouldn't care, Lady Juno. He is the person I love. I won't be taking any lovers.Because when it comes to him, even something like tucking his hair behind his ears makes my heart content."
"Why do you love him?"
Magnus smiled leaving everyone in awe. He said,"I don't know. I just love him. For how innocent he is, for how determined he is, for how soft he is to how strong he is. I love everything about him. Please rest assured Lady Isolde, I really will treat him the best because he deserves the best. Till my last breath. Please give your consent to our marriage."
"What if I don't give my consent? Won't you marry him?"
Magnus smirked at her. All of them had a jolt of fear strike their heart.
"I will. Even if you don't give your consent I'll still marry him. But as far as possible, I'd like to get your consent because that would make him extremely happy. I would like to get all of your consent."
Magnus bowed to them.
Juno stood up and walked to him.
"It's Sister Juno."
Magnus looked at her.
"And please take care of our Ado. He has the most beautiful soul in the world."
"Please rest assured."
He smiled at her.
Juno smiled and said,"Now, go to him in the garden. He might be dying of curiosity."
"Yes, L- Sister Juno."
"Brother-in-law, take care of our Brother."
Magnus smiled at everyone.
He really has such a lovely and loving family.
Energy was flowing in his entire body as he walked towards the garden. His heart was overflowing with happiness and love.
Adonis was squatting on the stone paved way as he thought about what the people inside might be talking about.
He stood up and looked at the bush to his side.
What if they don't agree?
No, no. Can't jinx it.
Let's be positive.
But what if that happened? What if she actually doesn't give her consent.
Adonis was assaulting a leaf of the bush, twirling it here and there, poking it but didn't pick it.
No, even if she doesn't give consent, he'll try his best to persuade her.
Adonis nodded alone.
"What was that for?"
Adonis quickly turned around and held Magnus's arms.
"What did she say?"
His little lamb being serious was so cute.
"What do you think?"
Adonis pouted.
"Duke, please be serious. What did Sister Juno-"
"She agreed."
"Huh?"
"They all agreed."
"Really?"
Magnus nodded his head as the little lamb jumped and hugged him.
He held tightly to Magnus's neck as his feet were slightly hanging.
Magnus snaked his strong arms around Adonis's waist and supported him.
Adonis pulled back and held his face laughing.
"You're great."
He pecked Magnus on his cheeks.
Magnus froze and after seeing Magnus realisation hit Adonis, so he forze too.
He opened his mouth and shut it.
Magnus put him down and after slightly bending how pecked the confused beauty's lips.
Adonis widened his eyes and blinked it fast.
"That's how you should thank your husband."
Adonis looked at him, opened his mouth but then ran away, looking like a tomato.
Magnus laughed.
Point to be noted : If there's any good news in future, he is to personally inform his wife. Because the wife gives a reward. A very sweet one, at that.
Magnus followed him to the Mansion.
Adonis was talking to his cousins and they were giggling.
He went and they talked about the wedding. After that they bid them farewell and left for Bloodworth Mansion.
"You go in. I have been summoned by His Royal Highness, the King for dinner. So I'll be back late. You can go to sleep."
Adonis nodded and got down from the carriage. He turned back and said with a smile,"Come back soon."
The setting sun lighting Adonis's hair made it look unreal paired with the dreamy smile on his face. Magnus's heart thumped.
He didn't want to leave anymore.
He smiled and nodded.
The carriage took off.
He remembered the day he had gone to visit the King.
The Bloodworths didn't have to kneel to the Royals since they were the first Royals themselves.
They both sat on the table as Magnus told the King that Adonis was his lover.
The King was quite surprised to hear that.
"When did that happen Duke?"
"Since the first time I saw him."
"Duke, you might know yourself it's a Royal Decree. I'm not doubting you but you're in a serious relationship right? It would be a problem if your relationship was to end and the son of Marquis Arnall was to marry someone else."
"We've slept together."
The King almost choked on his tea.
"I'll cancel it. Please don't take it to heart. I should have had someone look into him before the Royal Decree. It must have caused you guys some inconvenience."
"It did but he's good after coming to Bloodworth Mansion."
King Atlas smiled with effort as the dangerous aura of Duke surrounded him.
"I'll have it cancelled right away. Please rest assured, Duke."
"Many many thanks to Your Majesty, King Atlas for being such a considerate King."
King Atlas smiled.
After having tea and some talk, the Duke left the Royal Palace.
"Welcome Duke."
Magnus slightly bowed to him and said,"Many thanks to Your Majesty for the kind invitation."
"Today I called you to know the updates at the southern border."
"The condition on the southern border is well, Your Majesty. The neighboring country's messenger has sent a letter saying he wants to propose a treaty."
Magnus placed the letter in front of King Atlas.
The king opened the letter quite happily.
"That's good. Peace is the thing that we all want."
Magnus nodded.
"So when's the wedding?"
"Next week. I'll send an invitation to Your Majesty soon."
King Atlas and Magnus talked about the other matters and it was finally time for Magnus to go home.
When Magnus was leaving, the King smiled fondly at him and said,"I'm very happy that you found your love, Duke."
"Many thanks to Your Majesty."
They bid each other farewell and Magnus left.
It was quite late when Magnus reached home.
Holt was waiting for him.
"Everyone went to sleep?"
"Master Adonis put Master Osiris to sleep and has gone to the room himself too."
Magnus nodded and said,"You should go and rest for the day too."
"Goodnight, Master."
"You too."
Magnus opened the door to his room and saw the bed was empty.
He looked towards the bathroom but the lights there were out too.
Then he saw that the door to the balcony was open, so he walked there.
The sight in front of him made his heart beat faster.
Adonis in his white silk nightwear was sleeping on his armchair under the moonlight.
It looked like the moon was giving all it's light to its child.
Dreamy beautiful child.
Magnus went and tucked a strand of hair behind Adonis's hair.
The beauty slightly moved and opened his eyes hazyly. He was half sleepy.
"Magnus, you're finally back."
Adonis smiled and snaked his arms around Magnus's neck. Falling asleep again.
Magnus's heart stopped when he heard what the beauty said.
He smiled.
Has hearing his name always been this pleasant?
He gathered the beauty in his arms and laid him down on their bed.
Magnus changed his clothes to nightwear and went to bed, pulling his beauty to his arms.
Adonis snuggled in Magnus's chest too.
Magnus looked at Adonis fondly and pressed a kiss on his head.
He hugged him tight and closed his eyes.