They were silent for a few monts. Edgar didn't want to push his opinions on Emlyn, even though he deeply believed that there was a big misunderstanding between Mars and his wife.
He just wanted to go ho as soon as possible, revive the late queen, and find out the truth. If there was really a misunderstanding, he hoped he could help clarify the situation.
Edgar felt saddened by everything that happened and he hoped his friends could find happiness again.
"If I may ask... Your Grace," Edgar finally spoke again. He glanced outside and found Maxim stood in the garden leisurely while chatting with Kira. Edgar really wanted to know what was the relationship between Emlyn and King Loriel Ashborn of Sumria.
They seed... close.
"Loriel is an old friend of mine," Emlyn replied. She still found it difficult to call Maxim by his real na after knowing the man for years as? 'Maxim'. "That's all."
"Oh.." Edgar nodded. He thought so too.
Since he had heard about the king's bounty since he landed on Atlantea while Emlyn was still in Draec, he could assu that Emlyn and Loriel went way back. He was not nosy and didn't want to probe deeper into Emlyn's personal life.
Emlyn knew Edgar was thinking about the rumors that the king of Sumria was in love with her. That's what everyone assud when they heard about the bounty.
Fortunately, she and Maxim had already covered this subject and they agreed to continue their friendship like it was in the past while Emlyn was dealing with her problems.
"Well..? is there anything else you would like to know?" Emlyn asked Edgar again.
Actually, she wanted to know more about his trips and what happened to him these past few months, but she realized this was not a good ti to talk about it.
They were currently in Maxim's private residence and their ti was limited. Emlyn also wanted to see Edgar went ho to Draec as soon as possible.
"Is there anything you would like to say to Mars?" Edgar asked Emlyn. He thought his best friend needed to hear sothing from Emlyn, after everything that happened. "I'd be happy to bring a ssage from you to him."
Emlyn was deep in thoughts when she heard Edgar's words. It sounded like a plea actually. Edgar seed desperate to bring good news to his friend.
Emlyn didn't tell Edgar that she faked her death for the second ti and now Mars thought she had died for real.
Seeing this woman before him keeping so much sadness and hatred, Edgar felt so sympathetic and he wished to be the bridge that could connect the couple. He still believed this was all a misunderstanding that could be resolved by talking.
Emlyn finally nodded weakly. "I've got nothing else to say, Lord Edgar. I wrote him a letter. If he had not yet found it, ask him to look in the book I left in Grey Tower. Other than that, I've got nothing else to say.
Edgar let out a long sigh. "Very well."
He closed the wooden box and clutched it tightly in his strong hands. He knew how precious the box was and silently vowed to protect it with his life.
"Thank you so much, Edgar. I hope we can see each other again," said Emlyn, forcing a smile. She reached out her hand to shake Edgar's hand. "Please take care on the way and be safe."
"Thank you, Your Grace." Edgar never felt so emotional in his life as he was today. He bowed down deeply to Emlyn, knowing that she was supposed to be his new queen after Mars took the throne. "In that case, I will go as soon as possible."
Emlyn didn't know if Maxim had sharp ears that he could hear their conversation or if he was just so good at reading the situation, but he ca back from the garden right after Edgar bid his goodbye to Emlyn.
"Lord Edgar, I trust that the conversation went well?" Maxim spoke politely. Then he turned to Emlyn and smiled. "Are you okay?"
He noticed they didn't touch the tea or cakes provided by the servants. It ans, Emlyn and Edgar were very serious in their conversation and didn't have ti to enjoy the drinks and delicacies.
Maxim wondered if Emlyn told Edgar she would soday return to Draec.
"Yes, Your Majesty, everything is great. We had a good catch-up. And now I will have to excuse myself."
Edgar showed his respect to the young king again by lifting his hat. He wondered how old this king was. Must be quite young. Perhaps his age or younger.
Even though Emlyn said she and King Loriel were old friends, Edgar didn't get that vibe from the king. The way he talked and acted toward Emlyn looked like a man to his beloved.
Was Emlyn really that blind toward this man's affection? Edgar was wondering.
If Emlyn did tell him the truth, that Loriel was her old friend, that ans, she t him first before she ca to Draec and then got entangled with Mars Strongmoor.
So... maybe, if Emlyn didn't et Mars, she could have ended up with this king. It was obvious that King Loriel loved Emlyn, that's why he was looking for her everywhere.
Would Emlyn love him back? The fact was she now stayed here and seed to refuse to return to Draec where her husband and daughter were.
King Loriel Ashborn was a very attractive and masculine man. Even Edgar, a man, could acknowledge this.
Loriel was tall and buff. His face looked very handso with sharp silver eyes and a tall nose that made him look arrogant. His ash hair looked ssy but it made him look more mysterious and carefree.
Edgar was very worried that Emlyn would be attracted to King Loriel and really abandoned his best friend. What should he do?
"Lord Edgar, please have so tea first," Kira suddenly spoke with a broad smile. She took a cup and poured tea into it from the teapot. "I insist."
Emlyn realized that they didn't touch any of the drinks and snacks provided by the servants during their talk. She nodded toward Edgar and asked him to have so tea. "I am sorry for being rude. I talked too much. Please have so tea first before you leave."
Edgar looked at Emlyn and Kira alternately and finally nodded. "Oh, thank you."
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From the author:
This was supposed to be the bonus chapter to fulfill your summoning pens, but I forgot to add the bonus tag.. hahahaa. It's okay, I will do it with the next one. I will publish more chapters for today soon. Thank you xx
PS: I changed the cover today because "The Cursed Prince" got a flash banner on the app, and the fra was cut badly, so I had to whip up a new cover that would look good on the banner.
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