People said ti flew by when you were having fun, and that was exactly what happened to Emlyn and Mars. It felt like their ti in Southberry ended so quickly.
Too fast!
When Emlyn was packing her bag and changed into a n's outfit, she broke down in tears.
"I don't want to go ho..." she cried. "I like it hereee..."
Mars who was wearing his coat turned to her and saw her tears. His heart ached for her. He actually felt the sa way. Their short escape to Southberry was a nice distraction from reality.
After they were back in the capital, they would have to think about the best ti and the best way to break the news of their wedding to his parents.
Mars and Emlyn both agreed that after their baby was born healthy would be a good ti to tell King Jared and Queen Elara about it.
Not only it was needed to give legitimacy for their baby, but also having the little one present when they told the king about the secret wedding would hopefully soften the king's heart.
King Jared would definitely be reminded of himself when he was young and defied his father so he could be with the woman he loved. He would see himself in his son and be more understanding of their decision.
However, before they could go there, Mars needed to make sure that no external parties would give them problems. They were thinking of Killian and Ellena.
The connection between Ellena and the witch was still unclear. In addition to that, now Emlyn's brother suddenly showed up out of nowhere. He ca with Ellena and the relationship between them was quite mysterious too.
Mars needed to find Killian's whereabouts and what was his intention to suddenly appear before Emlyn. He had to send more people to do the search.
The thing was, they had not even got any news from his n that were sent months ago to find the witch's location.
Now, he was thinking that the key to everything was Ellena. He must think of a way to get her to talk or at least reveal the secrets by accident. But how?
Maybe he could invite her to co and pretend like nothing happened? He might be able to probe more information over wine, just like a few months ago when they had a drink in the tavern after Ellena returned.
He would need to talk about this with Edgar as he was closer to Mars than to Ellena, unlike Gewen who might take Ellena's side.
Gosh... There was so much to do before the baby was born.
Subconsciously, Mars let out a sigh. He didn't want to go ho this soon, just like Emlyn, but he knew he had no choice.
They had so much fun in Southberry.? Going back would an they had to return to their real life. Mars would be busy with state duties and Emlyn would be lonely again.
That's why she was crying.
Mars quickly ca to give his wife a hug. He didn't say anything because any words of consolation would be useless.
He just wanted her to know that he understood her feelings and that he was sad too.
However, he would always be there for her and face everything together.
Emlyn pressed her forehead on his chest and sobbed. The prince patted her back lovingly and waited until she could pull herself together. After her sobbing subsided, he spoke to her.
"I have talked to Athos and invited him and his family to visit the capital next month. You can see Lily and their kids again. Would you like that?"
He knew she was lonely in their castle. She had to keep herself busy by sewing. She didn't have any friends in Draec.
He could see how she was glowing and beaming with happiness in Southberry when she spent ti with Lily Greenan and her sons.
Getting them to visit Draec from ti to ti would be good for Emlyn. She couldn't go to Southberry once her tummy beca bigger. It would be uncomfortable to travel and also quite dangerous.
He wouldn't take any risk for their first child.
So, it would only make sense to invite the Greenans to co to them. Plus, he would slowly talk to his father about the possibility of giving Athos an important position in the capital once Mars ascended the throne.
This would be a win-win for everyone.
"Sobs... do you promise?" Emlyn looked up and asked Mars with a pout. She looked upset but still adorable. Her pout made the man couldn't hold back himself and claid her lips in a deep kiss.
This reminded him that for the next two days or more, he wouldn't be able to kiss her and do anything inappropriate to her since all his soldiers thought Emlyn or Lord Aldrich was a man.
So, he kissed her to his heart's content before they left the Greenan's castle.
"I promise," Mars said after he kissed her. He wiped the tears from her eyes and cheeks and kissed the corners of her eyes. "There, there..."
Finally, Emlyn believed him and stopped crying. She put on her coat and tied her hair. Now she looked like a handso young man.
"Are you ready to go ho, Lord Aldrich?" Mars asked her with a broad smile.
Emlyn nodded. She had stopped crying completely. "I am."
Mars took her bag and his own and waited until Emlyn left their chamber before he followed behind her*. They went directly to the castle courtyard where the soldiers were waiting for them on their horses, ready to depart.
"Good morning," Gewen nodded toward Mars and Emlyn. "Your Highness, Lord Aldrich. Are you ready to go?"
Mars nodded. He gave the bags to a soldier who put them together with Gewen and Edgar's bags on a horse assigned for logistics.
Emlyn got on her horse and got ready to go. Her acting skills were really good that Mars was impressed.
The sad lady whom he saw crying earlier in their chamber was gone. Now, there was only an aloof young man, who acted like he had no care for the world.
Mars was relieved that Emlyn didn't use her acting skills to take advantage of him, because she was so good at it, and he was so in love with her.
He couldn't imagine if Emlyn was still his enemy, he could be really dead soday if she decided to fool him by pretending to love him but then she would betray him behind his back.
He took a good look at the woman he loved and then looked away. He was embarrassed that such a thought even crossed his mind.
Emlyn was too sweet and she loved him back. She would never betray him.
Athos ca out with Lily. Both were all smiles as they send the prince and his entourage off.
They were happy that the crown prince trusted them with his secret wedding. They promised that they would keep the secret with them until the ti ca.
"Thank you so much for your hospitality and everything you have done for us," Mars said in a low voice so that his n wouldn't hear him. "My wife and I are indebted to you."
"Ahh... don't ntion it. We are happy to help," Athos replied. "Take care and safe travels. We will visit you guys next month."
"All right. See you soon, then."
"Bye!!"
Mars, Emlyn, Edgar, and Gewen bid their farewell to the Greenans and then rode their horses to go back to the capital.
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1] Notice that Mars let Emlyn take the first move to leave or to enter a place, etc? That reminds of the saying "Ladies first".
I actually suspected that the saying was coined by n who love seeing a$$. What do you think? XD
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