Emlyn was wondering if Mars would love her that much to also change the colors of his country for her.
"So, the colors of black and grey are from your father and mother?" Emlyn asked. "What was the color before?"
"Before, it was only black," Mars explained. "Black is the Strongmoor's color."
"Oh..." Emlyn nodded in understanding. Now, she could see King Jared differently. Yes, the man was her enemy and he was blood-thirsty for all the invasions he planned and conducted in the past.
However, behind that reputation, he was a loving husband and a good father. His decision to include grey in his coat of arms and army uniforms showed that he considered his wife as his equal, that he was sharing this kingdom with her literally and figuratively.
"Your father must love your mother so much," she said. "Will you change the colors after you ascend the throne?"
"Change the colors to what? I like both colors now as they represent my parents and their love for each other," Mars replied. "Besides, I don't like unnecessary spending on new uniforms and other stuff. Black and grey already look nice."
Emlyn nodded. "I see."
The Rosehill's color was silver. Emlyn actually thought grey and silver were not that much different. So, she didn't even try to ask the prince if he would change Draec's grey to silver after they got married and he took the throne.
She didn't want to be seen as demanding and presumptuous. Obviously grey was his mother and he loved her so much. Emlyn wouldn't even suggest to have her color added.
The glow wine in her cup had run out and Emlyn really wanted more. However, when she reached out her hand to take the jug, suddenly the jug moved farther away.
The prince was faster than her and moved it. He shook his head when Emlyn looked at him and gave him her best puppy eyes. "No, half a cup per day. That's what Mr. Vitas said."
Emlyn pouted, "It's really not fair. You brought to heaven and then pulled out of there before I could enjoy the beauty."
Mars laughed when he heard her exaggerated words. "Your standard for heaven is really low."
"Glow wine is not low..." Emlyn protested.
"No, but it's not that high either," Mars replied.
"You cannot appreciate it as much as I do because you are used to it, so you take it for granted," Emlyn retorted.
"Hmm.. maybe you are right," Mars said. "But it still doesn't negate the fact that Mr. Vitas said only half a cup."
"Well.. he said half a cup of wine. Pure wine. This one has herbs and so many other things mixed into it. So, I believe ONE FULL CUP of glow wine equals HALF A CUP OF NORMAL WINE," Emlyn now tried to use her negotiation skills on Mars, after realizing that her puppy eyes didn't work.
"Well, we have red wine, white wine... and glow wine. They all have 'wine' in their nas, so they are wine, no matter what are the ingredients. Mr. Vitas said, 'half a cup'," Mars replied.
Emlyn smiled seductively and touched his chest with her right hand, then her naughty hand traced his skin lightly, making him tingle, while she whispered to his ear, "But if I took extra today, you won't tell Mr. Vitas, will you? Just... today."
Her hand had slid down his stomach and slowly went inside his pants.
The prince just lost the negotiation.
"Just.. this... once..." he groaned softly as he grabbed her head closer and claid her lips greedily. They kissed for a long ti and made out passionately. The intimate session soon led to another amazing sex.
The appetizer before dinner, as they both called it.
The mood was perfect, the place was nice, and the light from the fireplace made their lovemaking feel magical.
***
"Only this one ti," Mars reminded Emlyn as he watched her pour another half a cup of wine and drank it rrily.
He didn't know why he was too weak and couldn't refuse her temptation. This woman had too much power on him, he thought.
Luckily, she loved him and wouldn't abuse her power over him.
Mars actually agreed with Emlyn that glow wine was too light compared to normal wine because it had so many other ingredients. So, he didn't feel too guilty about breaking Mr. Vitas' dical advice.
"Yes," Emlyn replied cheekily. She sipped her wine slowly. Since it was too good, she didn't want to finish it too quickly.
The taste was heavenly, and it gave her such a pleasant warmth. The prince could only shake his head when he saw her enjoying herself.
Well.. at least she was not high maintenance, he thought. It was easy to make her happy.
Ahh.. that reminded him. He was preparing a gift for Emlyn. He believed the gift would make her truly happy. He could imagine her face when she saw it... It would be truly priceless!
Ahh, the prince couldn't wait to show it to her. It's too bad that he needed extra ti to make it happen.
Well, good things were always worth the wait, he consoled himself.
"Ahh.. it's so good," Emlyn licked her lips when she finally put down her empty cup. "Now, let have dinner!"
"Haha.. okay," Mars ruffled her hair and took her hand to leave their chamber. They went to the small dining room and ate dinner.
During al, they discussed their secret wedding plans. Mars would send a letter to Athos and explained his intention, so his cousin can help prepare. Also, he would love to introduce Emlyn to Lily, Athos' wife.
Lily was an experienced mother with three successful births under her belt. She might be able to give Em so tips about pregnancy and labor.
And who knows, if both ladies hit it off, maybe they could even beco friends.
Mars didn't want to see Emlyn feeling alone and lonely. It ached him to hear that the only person she considered as a friend in Draec was a village witch in Bydell, just because she was from Winterre.
If they were going to have a long life together, Emlyn must find her roots here in Draec. Mars wanted her to start having friends.
Lily would be his ideal choice for now since she was his cousin's wife. She was also nice and a princess by birth, before she married Athos.
Having so many things in common between both won hopefully would help foster a good relationship between them.
"Can you really trust your cousin?" Emlyn asked Mars.
The prince nodded. "Yes. He is family and has been loyal to from a long ti ago. I have so other cousins, like Harland and a few others who would jump in to betray if they saw the opportunity to take power from , but Athos is different from them."
"I see," Emlyn could only agree. She thought Mars knew his friends and family better. "What about your friends? Will they be invited?"
Mars shook his head. "Unfortunately no. The fewer people who know this secret, the better. I will probably invite Edgar, but that's it."
"Hmm..." Emlyn furrowed her brows. "I don't like Gewen that much, but he is your friend. I do believe he would feel offended if you bring Edgar but not him. You don't treat your friends differently and play favorites. It's not nice."
"You think so?" Mars was conflicting. He didn't want to invite Gewen because that man was a chatterbox. He might not be able to keep the secret. Plus, Mars knew Emlyn didn't like Gewen.
But this girl actually advised him to invite Gewen?
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