Chapter 7
Okay, so some of you are probably confused at the two different perspectives, so listen. I decided at the last minute that I was going to include Elsa's side before she meets Alyddia and Ellias and also her view on the Southern Isles brothers, something I should have explained earlier,sorry. So guys, don't worry if you see no connection yet, they are most definitely going to be connected. Sorry its so late too guys, I'm done with school now so there should be more updates. So with that being said...enjoy chappie 7
Ellias cleared his throat while adjusting his collar. He was to meet with other monarchs any minute now and he couldn't be more nervous, he looked at Alyddia and all she was doing was brushing her luscious locks silently. He didn't understand how she could be so calm especially because she was the more cautious out of the two. Still, she sat there and brushed her long, brown hair like it was a normal spring day.
"Aren't you nervous?" Ellias asked, she turned and looked at him.
"When I'm nervous I play with my hair, it's a stupid habit" She said biting her lip. Ellias only nodded ignoring how seductive she looked when she did that. He was still fiddling with himself and making his Kingly appearance. He looked at Alyddia again, she looked beautiful in a deep blue flow dress. He became frustrated again and sighed loudly. She turned her head and looked him in the eyes, she got up and made her way towards him.
"Are you nervous, Ellias" Alyddia asked stroking his arm, he nodded and gestured to the collar that was annoying him. She smiled and chuckled slightly, she reached up and fixed his color up. His hands automatically moved to her waist. He liked these moments, where it was just them and they weren't arguing or bickering, they made him feel content and happy to have someone to smile with. Soon she was done with his collar and dropped her hands to his chest.
"Ellias, you cannot be nervous, not right now, not while those monarchs are on your fjord. Be happy and joyous, be confident and be thankful you have such an amazing woman pretending to be your fiancee" Alyddia said, her smoothing voice calming him down. He looked at her golden irises an smiled, she smiled back and it was a comfortable silence.
"Thank you, Alyddia. How are you the only person that can make me calm?" He asked amazed at how she can do that. She smiled and flicked some of his hair out of his face.
"It's a gift" She stated simply. Ellias smiled and watched as she walked towards the door. He sighed and followed her to the door. Taking in a deep breath he took her arm and they both walked out of those doors into the throne room.
He didn't expect this many monarchs to appear at his engagement party, but there were a lot. There was King Garland of Claruvis, Prince Jasper of Hunbud, Poppie the Dutchess of Denmark, Prince Harold of the Southern Isles, Queen Ariana of Edrilsiois and many many more. He had introduced Alyddia to most of the monarchs and they had been impressed with what they saw, Ellias knew they approved of her because she was beautiful, smart and funny. He liked those qualities about her, everyone did!. He stood in a corner drinking his wine while talking to King Garland. Garland talked about his children and his wife, Ellias smiled and nodded. She caught his eye, there Alyddia was talking with a young princess who was pregnant with her first child. He watched as she rubbed the princess's tummy, Alyddia smiled wide her smile nearly reaching her ears. Ellias thought this to be very beautiful, Alyddia was so sweet and kind, if she wasn't so conserved he would probably would be courting her, for real. He had no idea why she was so reserved, absolutely no idea. When she came here she was 17, young and beautiful. Something must have happened for her to be so 'to herself'. When he stopped thinking he noticed she was now talking to a man, he was smiling at her and puffing out his chest, she clearly wasn't amused. He excused himself from King Garlands presence and walked towards them. Ellias was always the jealous type, so no one should have been surprised that he was there.
"Alyddia, sweetheart, whose this" He asked moving beside her. She gave him an annoyed look and he smiled.
"This is Andrew the Prince of ... where did you say again" She asked confused, he chuckled and shook is head.
"I didn't actually, I am Prince Andrew second in line to the Lichynia throne" He said, Ellias felt Alyddia tense, his hand wrapped around her waist. She was obviously disturbed, he turned and looked at her with concerned eyes. She shook her head and stared at the prince.
"I have heard that it is a wonderful place" Alyddia said swallowing a lump in her throat. Ellias furrowed his brow, "Excuse me, Prince Andrew, but I must speak with my Fiancee immediately" He said, the young prince nodded and Ellias whisked Alyddia away, going outside of the ball room onto a nearby balcony.
"What's wrong?" He asked, she shook her head and bit her lip. He knew something was wrong even if she woudnt say what it was it was something. He sighed angrily and slammed his fist on the balcony railing, she stepped back from him shocked.
"Dammit, Alyddia, I want to know. No more secrets and no more hiding. I want the truth!" He said angrily and loudly, she was filled with shock but now it was just anger.
"I don't have to tell you anything! I keep to myself and thats the way I like it, there is never any drama or bullshit in my life! I don't have to tell you" Alyddia said in an angry whisper while turning her back. He sighed and ran a hand through his hair, she was right and he acted so inconsiderate. He exhaled and moved towards her, he wrapped his arms around her waist and hugged her from behind. He suddenly noticed she was crying and it broke his heart, he kissed her ears and her neck. She sniffled and cleared her throat
"You have no idea what I've been through, Ellias. I thought you were the only person decent enough not to push me" She said upset, he sighed and turned her around, he wiped the tears from her eyes kissed her forehead.
"I know, I'm so sorry. But, I would like it if you would stop lying to me" He said, she sighed and looked up at him with glistening golden eyes.
"I promise, no more lying to Ellias" She said with a small smile. He chuckled and brought her in for a hug he hugged her closer and smelt her scent, he loved the way she smelt it was a mix of Vanilla, Honey and Coconut, she smelt delectabe. He sighed happily and walked back into the ballroom with Alyddia at his side. They spent the night dancing and talking, drinking and laughing. Alyddia was standing off to the side sipping her drink when a hand touched her shoulder, she turned and saw her brother with a warm smile. She sighed and embraced her brother
"So, is he treating you right?" Josh asked his hand on the hilt of his sword. Alyddia laughed and shook her head
"He is being the perfect gentleman, you have nothing to worry about" She said reassuringly, she was telling the truth Ellias was being a gentleman its just at times he lets his desires cloud his judgement, she didnt mind it, she was used to attention but when Ellias touched her like that her whole body felt like it was on fire, she loved the feeling. Josh eyed Ellias suspiciously as if he read Alyddia's mind. She turned and looked at the man herself. He was speaking with an old duke, she stood there watching him with a smile. He turned his head and caught her staring, he smirked and winked. She rolled her eyes but ended up smiling.
"Well, sis, I better get going. I love you and stay safe" Josh said pulling his sister into a hug. She smiled and hugged back, she watched her brother walk away and she sighed already missing company. She was startled by yet another hand on her shoulder, she turned and saw Derek with a small smile playing on his lips.
"King Derek, what a surprise" She said looking from him to Ellias, who was still talking with the old duke. He smiled and chuckled lightly. This made her slightly uncomfortable.
"Hmmm, so... when did you decide you wanted to marry Ellias" He asked before taking a sip of his wine. She cleared her throat and turned to look at her king with a smile on her face.
"He is a sweet man, he's so caring and handsome. he's always thinking about others and never ever judges anyone. He is a gentleman that wants his wife as a wife not a trophy. He also loves the idea of children and loves children. He's passionate about his desires, he's just a very beautiful soul" She said with a happy sigh. She heard Derek sigh disappointingly
"So, it's not because of the sex?" He asked, she turned to face him disgust clearly written on her face. He only smirked at her
"No, it's not because of the sex. There isn't even sex!" She said angrily. He was surprised and a playful but annoying grin was plastered on his face.
"So, Even the Great King Ellias Mathias Greyston couldn't even concur the beautiful and desirable Alyddia Magenta" He said with a laugh that made her blood boil. She smirked and laughed a little
"Not yet" she said with a smirk, leaving him dumbfounded. She turned her back and walked towards her fiancee with a triumphant smirk on her face. She soon was at Ellias's side listening to him and the old duke talk.
"Well, your majesty, it was great catching up. I wish all the best for you and your fiancee" The old duke said with a wide smile. Alyddia nodded and Ellias shook his hand
"Thank You" He said before letting the duke leave. Ellias turned to face Alyddia with a smile on his face.
"So, how are you feeling?" Ellias asked her, for the first time that night she had time think of how she was feeling.
"Overwhelmed" She said truthfully, he smirked and grabbed her hands gently caressing her her knuckles.
"Everything will be over soon and then we can get back to our normal lives" He said quietly, she nodded and smiled gratefully. She wasn't so sure if she wanted go back to her normal life, she loved her job and everyone around her but she wanted more, not a malicious more but a want for adventure and excitement. Ellias sighed and pulled her into a hug interrupting her thoughts, she accepted his hug and wrapped her hands around his torso.
"How about I tell everyone to piss off and you and I go have some alone time?" Ellias asked, Alyddia chuckled and for once she didn't feel like punching his head in.
"I would like that" She answered drowsily, he chuckled and held her closer.
"Well, I'll have to say a few words then we can leave" Ellias said, she pulled back and smiled up at him. He led her to the stage and he cleared his throat.
"Excuse me, ladies and gentlemen, I would like to send my deepest apologies but my dear Alyddia and I have found ourselves weary from our eventful day, so we would like to thank all of you for attending our engagement party and expressing your approval, thank you all and goodnight" Ellias said, once he said that everyone started to clear out. It was only the maids and guards in the ballroom with Ellias and Alyddia.
"Okay, everyone clean up and you can have the day off tomorrow" Ellias said to his staff they all sighed with relief and started to clean merrily, knowing they wouldn't be doing this tomorrow. Alyddia and Ellias walked up to his room tiredly, once in the room Alyddia flopped onto his bed and almost fell asleep.
"Alyddia, you should change out of that dress" Ellias said moving her hair so that it was out of her face. She groaned and stood up, yawning in the process. Ellias chuckled and sat on the bed.
"Ellias, can you please unbutton it" She asked still tired, he laughed and nodded. He stood up and moved to be behind her, he carefully unbuttoned every button on the dress and watched as it slipped off of her delectable form. He quickly took off the shirt he was wearing and put it on her, he honestly couldn't find anything more adorable than Alyddia in his shirt that was too big on her. He lifted her up and carried her to the bed and laid her down, he soon joined her. He was almost asleep when the he felt legs curl around his own, he opened one eye to see Alyddia inching closer to him, he smirked and just ended up wrapping his arms around her, he heard her sigh happily and with a kiss to her cheek they fell asleep content in each others arms.
"Brother, they seem like they love each other" Laini said, playing with her nail in the process. Derek scoffed and paced around the room already distressed, he was imagining what Ellias was doing to his beautiful Alyddia.
"She belongs to me! She is mine, I have the right, I saw her first" He said angrily. Laini rolled her eyes and laughed bitterly.
"Please, I love Ellias, but you don't see me jumping around like a madwoman now, do you?" Laini said obviously tired of her brothers behaviour. Derek stopped and smiled evilly.
"I think it's time to start phase one of our plan" He said thinking out loud. Laini rolled her eyes again.
"I want Ellias, Derek, but the plan is never going to work!" Laini chimed annoyingly. Derek smiled and rubbed his hands together evily.
"With the help of a certain someone, I believe it will"
Okay, so that's it for chapter 7. Again, I'm sorry it took so frickin' long to update, I have been super busy! So please review, fav, follow. I hope the information at the start helped most of you too and you guys have to tell me would you like smut later on in the story or earlier? I would love to hear you think I'm going!
