Emlyn spent a relaxing week in Castilse. She was pampered and treated like a queen and that made her feel slightly bad. He felt like a freeloader who was leeching off Maxim's resources.
"Stop thinking that way," Kira shook her head.
She was enjoying sliced fruits served by the maids on a silver platter. She and Emlyn were sitting leisurely on a big balcony outside of Emlyn's chamber. The view from this balcony was so beautiful.
They could see the lake in the middle of the palace compound with so many swans swimming leisurely. Several jacaranda trees with blooming flowers were swayed by the gentle breeze and sent so light rain of flower petals in their direction. It was bliss.
"Huh?" Emlyn looked at Kira. "I do feel that way. When I t him, I didn't know he is THIS rich and powerful. Now that I am at my lowest point, I am taking advantage of his kindness without contributing anything."
"Well, you were a princess yourself. Shouldn't you be used to this kind of lifestyle?" Kira asked Emlyn. "He seems so in love with you. If I were you, I would have married him in a heartbeat.? Gosh... imagine if you married him, you can have all this...!"
She got up and spread her arms to show their surroundings. From this balcony, they could see the vast and grand palace compound. Emlyn rembered they would need to take a carriage just to get to the gate. Walking would be too tiring.
And she also understood that when Kira ntioned 'all this', she ant the whole kingdom, not just the palace. If Emlyn married Maxim, she could own this kingdom too.
She would be the queen.
Ahh.. that reminded her of when her scummy husband proposed to her. He said he wanted to compensate Emlyn for her losses by giving her his kingdom. She could have Draec as long as she took him as part of the package.
Ahh.. he looked so serious and sincere back then. Emlyn already fell in love with him and was trying to get rid of her feelings for the man. Yet, when he proposed so sincerely like that, she lted and couldn't say no.
He was so sweet and kind to her. Why did he have to change? Emlyn missed her old husband very much. Soon, he would et Edgar and his mother would be revived, and Mars would finally learn the truth that Emlyn was innocent.
When that day ca... what would he do? Would he co to Sumria and begged for her forgiveness?
Too late for that, Emlyn thought bitterly. She was already hurt so deeply. And the thought that her husband didn't trust her enough when Emlyn was frad told her that their relationship was shaky and it was not as true and pure as she thought it was.
What if the sa thing would happen in the future? If he didn't trust her once, he might not trust her again when a conflict arose between them.
That was not the life she wanted. Any problems would make her feel on the edge and she had to tiptoe, worried about his reaction.
The royal palace was a really bad place to live because it was filled with backstabbing people.
Just look at what Ellena did to her.
Emlyn sighed and cast her glance to a faraway place, trying to imagine what Harlow looked like now. Her voice was emotionless when she spoke, "If I can choose, I just want to be a regular person. A commoner. Their lives seem so uncomplicated."
Kira, who was a commoner, wanted to disagree with Emlyn. She thought her life was complicated and she had her own issues.
In fact, if she could choose, Kira wished she was a princess so she could have the confidence to be around noblen like Edgar and didn't have to embarrass herself. However, seeing Emlyn's sad countenance, Kira didn't say anything.
Why argue over an opinion? The grass is always greener on the other side, people know that.
"Just... let the man do sothing to help you. You don't always have to return the favor. Just say thank you," said Kira finally. "By the way, when will you and Maxim.. ahem, King Loriel leave for Myreen?"
"Tomorrow," said Emlyn. "I have rested long enough and now I feel fresh and healthy. It's ti? to continue my journey and get things over with."
"How long will it take you to reach Myreen?" Kira asked again.
"Maybe two weeks. We will take things slow since we are sharing a dragon," Emlyn replied. "And you? What will you do while I'm gone?"
"Well..." Kira smiled sheepishly. "I will explore the capital with Lysander and his friends. They are nice people."
"Huh? You made new friends already?" Emlyn was impressed. "Are they good?"
"Well, yeah.. They are Lysander's friends. They are impressed when I told them I am the daughter of Serpent Grim." Kira sighed. "But they seem to be treating like I am one of them boys."
"Oh... you an, they don't see you as a woman?" Emlyn felt sorry for Kira. The pirate princess was beautiful, but she was too rash and didn't have any womanly charm where they looked ek and acted like a damsel in distress, which usually attracted n.
Kira looked like she ate thugs for breakfast. So.... yeah.
"Yeah." Kira nodded but she quickly brushed it off. "That's fine though. I get along well with them."
"Ah, as long as you are happy, I am glad." Emlyn smiled. "I will be gone for a month probably. I hope you can enjoy Castilse and have a good ti. We will see each other again soon."
"Be careful on the way," said Kira. "I hope you can et the Leoraleis and kick their butt for giving you so much suffering."
Emlyn laughed out loud when she heard Kira's words. This pirate woman was too funny, she thought. Emlyn pressed her lips and realized she hadn't laughed like this for a long ti.
"Thank you, Kira," she said, patting Kira on the back.
Emlyn looked at the beautiful sunset and enjoyed the peaceful view. Her well-deserved break was over, and tomorrow she would start the journey with Maxim to go to Myreen and confront the Leoraleis.
She hoped they would be successful.
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I will publish two more chapters soon. In today's chapter, Edgar will reach Draec and Mars will hear the truth about Emlyn. Yeay!!
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