Emlyn thought about it for a while and shook her head. "I don't know if it's safe to get married now, but if you asked , I think the best ti is either now before I beco so fat because of my pregnancy or later after I lose weight from giving birth."
"Why not safe?" Mars asked her. "What do you have in mind?"
Emlyn looked at the prince deeply. "I am from Winterre. I ca here to kill you and your father. Can really you tell your parents who I really am?"
Mars understood what she ant. Ahh, she was right. Even if Emlyn is carrying his child, the king might not necessarily accept her as his daughter-in-law if he knew who she actually was.
Once Mars told his father her identity, the king would wonder why the prince didn't imdiately introduce Emlyn to them, but instead, he covered it up and said she was from Glendale.
The king was no fool. This would make him try to find out more about Emlyn's background and he WOULD DEFINITELY KNOW the truth.
King Jared had all spies all over the country.? He didn't feel the need to place spies in the crown prince's castle for obvious reasons.
However, if he started to get suspicious... he would dig the information he needed and Emlyn would be found out.
No. Mars and Emlyn couldn't take that risk.
Another thing to consider was Ellena's feelings. They knew she harbored love for the crown prince.
Earlier today Mars could deceive everyone into thinking that he only used Emlyn for procreation, to give birth to his heirs and that was it.
The rest, he made them think that he kept her because he gave her his word. Only his mother knew the truth.
And even if the king suspected that Mars was in love with Emlyn, the king didn't know Emlyn was a princess from one of the colonies. He might actually be able to accept Emlyn into their family if she was a commoner.
His wife was a commoner girl from a small village. So, King Jared was not partial towards non-royalties or non-nobles.
However.. it would take more for him to accept a princess from their new colony who ca to the capital to kill him and his son, to be his daughter-in-law or the future queen of Draec.
"I actually want us to get married as soon as possible," the prince said with a hoarse voice. "but I understand your concern. If I told my father about you, he might not give his blessings so easily."
Emlyn nodded. "I thought so too."
They went silent. It was not easy. Even though they loved each other deeply, but just love was not enough as their situation was unusual.
They had to think about all the implications of their decision to get married.
"Well.. maybe it would be better to get married after the baby is born," Emlyn finally said. "Even if your family couldn't accept , they might be softened by our child."
Mars nodded. "I agree... but..."
He was not sure if his father would accept Emlyn just for the sake of the baby.
King Jared might take the baby and ask Mars to marry another woman. The crown prince knew King Jared was very strict when it ca to his family's safety.
"But?" Emlyn looked at the man questioningly. "You don't think so?"
"Let's think about it tomorrow. All I know is that I want to marry you and I am so happy that you accepted my proposal. Can we enjoy this night without worry? Let's keep the worry for tomorrow. I will definitely find a way for us." The man pulled her to his embrace and then kissed her forehead.
Emlyn didn't say a word. She agreed that she wanted to enjoy the mont with him. She wrapped her hands around his waist and hugged him back.
After they had dinner, the happy couple enjoyed half a cup of wine each and got ready for bed. The fireplace was lit and their chamber felt quite warm. It was a perfect setting to snuggle and make love slowly.
And that was exactly what they did. They made love slowly into the night, venting their love for each other, and enjoying the feeling of bliss, knowing that they loved each other and wanted to bind themselves in holy matrimony.
"You are... a perfect dessert," Mars said between his panting, as he rolled down from on top of her to the side and hugged her tightly, after their beautiful lovemaking. "Now, I'm full."
Emlyn smiled sheepishly when she heard him. Her cheeks flushed.
She agreed with him. It did feel like that. Their first lovemaking before dinner was the appetizer, and this one... was the dessert.
Such a perfect arrangent.
They caught their breath and enjoyed each other's presence in the afterglow. It was more beautiful and pleasant without the worry about their relationship.
Mars was right when he suggested them to set aside their worry and just enjoy the mont.
***
"So, what will you do when I'm out to see my friends?" Mars asked Emlyn that afternoon. "It's still cold outside, but not snowing and the weather is actually quite good. You can go out and have fun too if you want."
He was getting ready to et his friends in town. Mars already sent the invitation to et Gewen, Edgar, and Ellena in their usual tavern. So, after lunch, he decided to go.
Emlyn pursed her lips and thought about his words. Mars was right when he said the weather was not too bad if she wanted to go out.
Should she visit Mrs. Adler again?
Uhm... in her every visit, she seed to encounter heartache. She even asked Mrs. Adler to stop reading her future.
Yeah.. maybe she should do just that. She could visit her to have tea and cakes together and not talk about other things. She didn't know if she could leave the castle again.
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