"Aish, tsk tsk tsk.... I can't believe what happens when your favorite melon cookies isn't made by the great Calantha ' Lady Calantha threatened playfully and yes, that got queen Barbara because her face immediately pale, melon cookies was one of her favorite snacks and not everyone knows how to prepare it and even those that can it's nonsense, Calantha could prepare it without stress and she always make sure to replace them before it finishes. Even when she was recuperating,she sent them down to her frequently, seeing that she just threaten her with it she wanted to give in and let her win even tho she wasn't willing, but her dear daughter but in."
"Hm' I never thought mother was a bully, ' Eira chimed in acting like she was in thought."
"But nevermind I have always got your back Mama, I might have acquired most of father features and skills, but don't forget I also acquired mother's skills also ' Eira whispered to queen Barbara loud enough for her mother to hear and queen Barbara eyes widen in excitement and glee, how could she have forgotten her favorite daughter also knows how to prepare the snacks and she suddenly smiled in mischief."
"Hehe... You can't bully me anymore Calantha gotcha ' queen Barbara laughed with joy."
"Pttf.... Lady Calantha puffed glaringly at Eira who grinned, the king who had Stand by and watched the whole drama couldn't help but laugh in amazement at his three beautiful goddess display, and Lady Calantha glared at him sharply and he immediately swallowed seeing the dangerous look in her eyes, but thankfully his two precious sons came to his rescue."
"Hehe... What the event father, mother ' Winston said playfully, but suddenly widen his eyes when he sighted his God mother."
"Oh my gawd Easton, GM is back ' Winston exclaimed going to embrace Calantha who smiled widely stroking her silly child and queen Barbara couldn't help but roll her eyes drawing Eira closer to her and patting her gently, Easton who just came in couldn't help but smile immediately he saw his favorite woman."
"Goodness FW, ' Easton called going to join Winston in the hug and the king couldn't help but feel contented at his happy family and he joined the hug same as Eira and queen Barbara as they had a family hug."
"Meanwhile in the woods Athena the first princess and her mother the second mistress were in the woods seeing everything unfold and couldn't help but grit their teeths in bitterness and anger".
"Why does father keep making us feel left out why isn't he treating us like brother Easton and brother Winston same as Eira why are we treated differently I hate you for being a mere mistress ' Athena cursed at her mother who clenched her jaws in anger and hate before leaving."
"Everyone was in a cheerful mood and king Baltimore decided that they all had a family dinner in the vast beautiful garden in the southern wings of the palace,the place was cheerful the king just sat with a satisfied smile on his lips as he watched the woman he loves and the woman he cares deeply for bicker at each other none wanting to give in to the other and, Winston and Eira exchanging challenging words and Easton just contributing if needed but the atmosphere was suddenly disturbed by the king next words."
"You would be leaving for Tenebria tomorrow Eira ' the king suddenly said causing Eira smile to stop midway."
"What, why, is the marriage this soon? ' Eira asked with a raised brow".
"Well it's not this soon princess there is a change in course, it going to be a contest and the contest determines who becomes queen ' the king said."
"You mean there's going to be a contest among the ladies to determine who becomes the empress? ' Eira asked with furrowed brow".
"Yes ' the king replied simply."
"Why not send any of my half-sisters, why should I still go? ' Eira asked stubbornly."
"Because the king made sure you participate it's was clearly stated in the later, so since we couldn't stop it by sending any of your sister's but you, the ball is in your court you can decide to play dumb until the contest ends or look for away to get disqualified ' the king said and Eira stared at him for awhile before nodding."
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' 𝘕𝘌𝘟𝘛 𝘋𝘈𝘠 '
"After her conversation with her parents last night Eira had order her personal maid Cassandra to pack their things up because she was going with her, and now it's was time for Eira to depart from her kingdom to the so called vampire kingdom or 𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺 whatever ' Eira thoughts."
"The Minister's,and duke, lord's,her stepsisters, mother's, father's,and brothers were all gathered to send her off."
"While the king remain calm with no emotions on his face the queen was already weeping silently, and her mother just remained motionless with an encouraging smile gracing her lips her eyes glint with so many emotions,as for her two big brothers there was no emotions on their faces but their eyes says it all, Eira forced a genuine smile and hugged each an everyone she didn't even care to know what the mistress says or her step siblings, she hugged her brothers first and pat her encouraging her with their, hugs and then her father who didn't want to let go and kept kissing her forehead,then she went to hug her mother who smiled and then a tears finally drop and she wiped it immediately."
"Lastly she went to hug her favorite mother, and Asif channeled they both burst out crying hard."
"Mother I'm not married only going for a contest and I would make sure I slack off ' Eira reassured the queen who nodded after awhile of calming her emotions she finally let Eira go, and Eira smiled warmly at her before waving them bye and got into the carriage and with the neigh of the horse the carriage went out of the castle.