"I'm here to have some major and heart-to-heart discussion with my cousin," Alice replied with a straight face. Her hands were intermingled with each other, placing them in front of her stomach.
As predicted, Mrs. Ira's eyes turned deeper with an unspeakable glow, "The talks could have been delayed for the next day as well. What's with the hurry, Princess?"
"Some things are better to be discussed. We were traveling the entire day, so I never got a chance to interact with Flora. We haven't been in talks for such a long time, so I thought of taking this opportunity."
Alice's eyes swept across her aunt's body language, making her learn that she was anxious about the questions that Alice will probably throw at Flora in her absence.
Making it worse, it was guessed by her that Flora might have the chance of revealing something unexpected to her.
Realizing the similar opportunity, Alice had no intent to let it slip from her hand, "In private.." she added along with her sentence, making Ira's eye shrank.
"Hah…Why will I interrupt one of you? You both can have talks sitting here, I will not disturb you at all. Don't even mind my presence." Ira replied with a smile which was as hard to deny her plea.
Yet Alice maintained a stoic face, "This... I'm here to have a discussion with Flora as the Royal, First princess of Suzania Kingdom, Mrs. Ira. I hope you will abide by the rules and orders."
Hearing this, Flora, who was currently sitting at the end of the bed, stood on her toes to come forward.
Yet Alice left no space for any further negotiation after reminding them about her title in this state and as the daughter of the Lord of their empire.
At last, to avoid the awkwardness, a chuckle escaped through her lips when she answered with a much lighter tone, "Sure! I will be waiting outside for you to end your chat. Go ahead and have the heart-to-heart talks."
With this, Ira left before passing a look to Flora to not feel uneasiness and dreadness, rather keep her chin high. The look didn't go unnoticed from Alice's eyes yet she managed the calmness.
Peeking through the corner of her shoulders she saw the knights closed the door behind her, giving them some privacy.
"Princess Alice…. in the middle of the night you're in my chamber. The conversation won't be as simple on mere topics." Flora broke the thick layer of silence by speaking out.
Averting her gaze towards her, Alice simply nodded her head. "Correct. As the royal, I have some duties to carry out and this is one of them."
"May you please apprise me about them? So I can better understand your so-called duties as the first Royal Princess." Flora asked in return, in a slightly irritated voice.
Alice could sense she was impatient but this didn't hinder her confidence to ask.
"Your marriage.. is being discussed and we are here for an alliance that is going to take place between the human and the vampire." Alice reminded her of the current situation.
While speaking, Flora made an uninteresting face but Alice was already prepared. Surely, Flora won't spill the beans too easily. However, her entire motive was to hear out her inner feelings.
Receiving a nod from Flora's side, she further added, "With this… I'm here to ask you if are you willing to take part in the same treaty? No one can force you, neither does the Lord himself. If you are unwilling and want to quit, go ahead and tell me straight away."
Alice's words made Flora gulp the saliva present in her mouth but she didn't let the glow in her eyes fade away.
Alice had predicted the lady to show some kind of change in facial expression. Unfortunately, all she witnessed was her strong and confident self.
"Princess Alice, I'm grateful for you to take my side and thinking of my situation…" Flora lowered her head in gratitude but later on added, "But this time, I'm willing to marry the Crowned Vampire to safeguard my Kingdom and let it flourish with smooth trade in the future."
The response didn't seem to satisfy Alice much.
At this moment, Alice can sense Flora's deep love for her kingdom. Yet neither was Alice a fool nor was Flora to believe that her words will be able to convince Alice.
Alice's one brow shifted to ask, "So… you are stating that everything is going as per your liking?"
"Absolutely. Princess Alice has a wild idea that...if this is happening, it is all because I agree. I hope Princess Alice isn't disappointed that I'm getting married before you?" Flora asked in her mocking tone.
But this statement didn't show much of the difference in Alice's look when she passed her a smile, "You are my cousin. I'm happy that you are getting married."
"But I do have some concern for you. Marrying a Vampire isn't an easy task. They are monsters, bloody monsters. Flora, I hope you won't mind that all?" Alice threw the reality to which Flora instantly shook her head.
"Why would I? In the end, they are my in-laws and family. Don't worry, I will be alright there."