First of all I must give my thanks to Alanna22039, Raoros Falls, Phoenix Fanatic, and all anonymous reviewers! Your advice is greatly appreciated. Please keep reviewing!

Phoenix Fanatic, I'm taking your advice.

QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ

Just too Much

Daine was drowsy the next morning, but happy. Today Kaddar and his mother would be coming for a short visit to see the wedding.

Careful not to wake Numair, she got up and went to find some breakfast.

While she was eating her scrambled eggs Alanna and Onua came over to her.

"Two more days," Alanna laughed.

Daine blushed. "I'm nervous," she admitted.

Onua smiled, "You love Numair. What could you possibly be nervous about?"

Daine blinked. Alanna and Onua looked at each other before bursting out with laughter.

Daine stared at them, trying to figure out exactly what was so funny.

Alanna wiped her eyes, "You should have seen your expression! We're kidding anyway. There's plenty to be nervous about."

Daine smiled. Once again a blush grew on her cheeks.

Onua shook her head, "Kaddar and his mother are here by the way. They're in the great hall if you want to greet them."

Daine got up, "Thank you for telling me. I'd best go and say hello."

The women were still laughing at their joke while Daine went to see The Emperor and Princess of Carthack.

Kaddar and his mother were gracious. Daine was surprised that the princess was nice considering what Daine had done to the Palace.

After they were settled Kaddar asked to speak to her privately. Daine agreed so they took a walk through the gardens.

After a few minutes of innocent conversation the clock struck noon.

Daine glanced at the clock, "We should go find Numair. I know he was looking forward to you coming."

Kaddar looked down at her, "Must we?"

Daine looked up, "What?"

He turned to face her. "Can't we talk a little more?" he asked lightly.

She didn't like this. She didn't like this at all.

Kaddar smiled down at her, "Daine, are you sure about Numair?"

"What is that supposed to mean?"

"This," he leaned down and kissed her.

Numair couldn't believe it. Kaddar was kissing Daine. His Daine.

Alanna had told him that Kaddar had arrived and was in the garden with Daine.

Numair couldn't take it anymore. It was just too much. He turned around and ran to his room.