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The princesses parted ways after their little adventure in the woods, Anna was summoned by her father while Elsa went to the library and saw Hans there, they talked about trivial things and also about Anna. Hans also told Elsa that the Duke of Weselton was in the castle. Hans stayed there with her until dinner time came.
The dinner was the last thing King Magnus wanted to attend at the moment since King Einvind just arrived from one of the estate he owned near the border of Solskinn. The King of Halland was not pleased to have the Duke to dine with him, but for the sake of his daughter he would be civil at least when the others are present.
Elsa could feel the tension in the dining hall and the Duke's behavior wasn't helping to improve the situation. He was obnoxious, the way he speak and the way he acted, as if he was that great. The royals and dignitaries were appalled when he burst in rage when a servant accidentally graze his military uniform with the silver pitcher. Elsa heard stories from her friends but witnessing it first hand was worst. The other people in the room excused themselves rather early and the usual cheery and full of conversation dinners were replaced by awkward and unpleasant dinner.
After dinner Elsa was with the other princesses in the drawing room, Rapunzel was with them.
"Rapunzel, I can't help but to wonder. May I ask where your husband is?" Carina asked.
The blonde woman smiled and answered. " Papa had asked him to go back to Corona. He was reluctant to go since he wanted to witness your wedding. So I stayed behind so I could tell him everything."
"That's a shame, I really would like to meet him." Carina said.
"I am sure he wanted to do the same."
Anna joined in the conversation. "What does he looks like?"
"Handsome." Rapunzel responded dreamily. Elsa cringed slightly. "I saw that Ice Princess." Elsa only raised her eyebrow.
"Have you met him Elsa?" Anna asked Elsa instead since Rapunzel's mind was floating around somewhere. The cousins shared a look before Elsa answered. Rapunzel grinned.
"Once, I only met him in their wedding. And he look like what she said." Elsa chuckled. Anna glared at her. "I couldn't remember him that much, that was three years ago and I only went to Corona because that woman.." Elsa pointed at Rapunzel. "..wouldn't forgive me if I didn't attend her wedding."
"I better be invited to yours!" Rapunzel demanded.
The couple blushed then Elsa answered. "That goes without saying Punz." Rapunzel stared at her. "I'll make sure that you'll be the first one to receive an invitation and I will write it myself, there happy?" Elsa added.
Rapunzel smirked. "Very much."
Meanwhile in the other drawing room on the west part of the castle. The princes were enjoying their drinks and shared stories of their adventures. Daggur was so enthusiastic to share his adventures in different islands with his ship named Derange. Yes, he named his ship after one of his known names. He thought it was for scaring other ordinary sailors and pirates alike. While they were listening to the Berserker prince. Hans' attention was caught by a tap on his shoulder. It was Heinrik
"I never thought there's a man who could talk all day."
Hans chuckled. "I am surprise as you are."
"Hans, I want to tell you something," Hans looked at him curiously and nodded. "I should've have told you this long time ago but the problems in the Isles needed my attention."
"What is it?" Hans asked.
"I should have told you how sorry I am for pursuing Carina before." Heinrik looked so regretful. "I knew you have feelings for her, I had too, but I realized I should stop...since both of you are betrothed long before we became friends. I knew it will just cause damage to the relationship on both of your respective kingdoms, so I stopped replying to her letters." he drank his wine. "Don't worry, I have no intention of taking your future wife from you." he continued with a smile. "Father had me betrothed to one of the daughters of the Duke of Heim."
Hans was more than relief that Heinrik had let go the feelings he had for Carina. Hans only advantage into having Carina as his wife was their betrothal. He was thankful for that but he felt it was not enough to be the foundation of marriage. He wanted Carina to love him and she did.
"Thank you. Carina is all I ever wanted. I love her. And congratulations on your engagement." Hans replied with earnest sincerity.
"Before I forgot, I heard little Anna got engaged with the Princess of Arendelle."
"Yes, it was announced days ago. I am happy for my sister, I am sure she will be happy with Elsa." Hans had a smile plastered on his face as he speak.
"Princess Elsa is perfect. She's beautiful and from what I hear, very elusive to everyone, that's why I got surprised when I learned she's engaged." Heinrik amused.
"Anna and Elsa shared a past when they were still children." Hans simply explained.
"I see, anyway, tell me more about what this Duke who seemed ruined everyone's appetite."
Hans internally groaned at the memory, he told his friend all about the Duke.
After hour the princesses parted ways, Elsa had told Anna that she would meet her parents and be back soon.
"Princess Elsa."
Elsa turned and saw a short mustachioed man. "Good evening, Your Grace.."
"Good evening." he bowed. "Your Highness. I am pleased to be finally introduced." he smiled.
"So am I. What can I do for you, Your Grace?" Elsa folded her hands in front of her, just like how she used to whenever meeting other people. Her regal persona was out.
"Oh it's just I want to offer my congratulations on your engagement."
"Thank you," Elsa felt uncomfortable all of a sudden but she masked it with a smile.
"If you have a time to spare, can I have a word with you, please?" he asked politely. Elsa nodded and led him into the balcony. She waited for the duke to state his business.
"Well, I won't beat around the bush." his eyes where on her. "I am quite disappointed to your choice of...spouse." he snickered. Elsa just kept her face neutral. "I am well aware, your father had told you about my proposal."
"Indeed."
"So I was wondering when are you going to respond to that but alas, you are already engaged." he smiled and Elsa knew it wasn't a good kind of smile. His gaze was cast outside the balcony. "Princess Anna is lucky be chosen. She's quite a catch, though I feel sorry for your kingdom since none of you can conceive a child, given the circumstances, unless one of you is willing to be unfai-"
"I beg your pardon, Your Grace." Elsa cut him off. She didn't like every word came out from his foul mouth. "If I may, Your Grace, our kingdom's business is hardly your concern. Our marriage is hardly your concern. My choice of spouse will never change." she was clearly offended and she could feel her power channeling to her hands.
"I was just merely suggesting-" he didn't even apologize.
"If may speak plainly, I do not need your suggestions. You can't tell me what to do. If you're here only to insist that your son is to be my betrothed, then you're wasting your time. Good night, Your Grace." Elsa turn her heels and walked away.
The Duke's face was red in because of rage, he felt angry the way Elsa had talked to him. A man with power was bested by a mere woman, a young woman who has no experience. He won't let her get away with this.
"Wrong move, princess." he muttered under his breath.
Elsa's was having a storm inside her as she marched down the hall. She almost chucked manners out of the window when she heard him that one of them should be unfaithful! She almost froze him in his spot. Elsa wasn't bothered when he said they won't be able to have a child of their own, what made her angry was his unsolicited advice. What does he think of them? Fickle women who would throw themselves in the arms of others just to have a child?! Who does he think he is?! The Duchy of Weselton was her ancestor's land until the power grabbing relative, Oswald, ruined it and awarded the duchy to his loyal knight.
She could only sigh.
Her intention of going to her parents was long forgotten. She turned right to go towards the stairs when a click caught her attention. She whipped her head on her left and saw a shadowy figure opening a door and got in. Elsa carefully walked towards the closed door and raised her hand, readying herself for whatever danger that shadowy figure might inflict to her. She listened carefully by pressing her ear on the wooden door, waiting for a suspicious sound.
She waited then soft sobs were coming from the inside. Someone was crying inside the room and by the sound of it, it's a female.
"Father..I'm sorry..I can't find them." Elsa recognized the voice, it was Esmeralda.
She debated whether she'll leave or talk to the poor woman. Esmeralda became her friend, she was there for her and Anna at the right moments. And now Elsa felt she should be for Esmeralda too. She raised her hand and knocked hesitantly.
"Who's there?" Esmeralda's voice was hoarse.
"It's me, Elsa."
It took few seconds before Esmeralda opened the door. "Good evening Elsa, come in." she let Elsa enter the room.
The room was filled with books and a mahogany desk was on the right side of the room, opposite the bed, and it has two large glass windows.
"What can I do for you?" Esmeralda smiled.
"Nothing, I was just passing by when I heard you...crying." Elsa pursed her lips before speaking again. "I just thought you needed someone to talk to."
Both of them sat on a plush seat.
"Oh..." that's all Esmeralda could say.
Elsa wasn't really good at comforting people, because she was always at the receiving end. People comforting her was not foreign to her but her comforting the others felt like an entire new world for her. She doesn't have a frozen heart nor she's insensitive, she was just not good at talking with other people regarding feelings and she could be incredibly awkward despite the fact she always meet powerful people from other kingdoms.
"I'm sorry, I just assume that you- never mind, maybe you wanted to alone so. I'll be on my way." Elsa stood up and ready to go out.
"Wait." Esmeralda called out. "You're right, I do need someone to talk to." Elsa sat down again.
"Oh alright, I'm all ears." Elsa smiled.
"It's my father."
Elsa nodded and listened to Esmeralda's story.
Her father was Count Frollo of Tonsberg. Count Frollo was a righteous man and a strict father but he loved his daughter. He became close to the royal family due to his service and loyalty, he was elevated into the King's adviser and also became the King's deputy. Nothing could get pass him, not even every single detail, which was useful to him and to the King. For years he had served the kingdom, he was well liked by people especially in Tonsberg. And Esmeralda had admired him. But life was not good to him as well as for Esmeralda. One morning, he was found dead lying on the floorboard of his room with a dagger in his hand. Esmeralda was shocked see her father's bloodied body. The culprit was caught but committed suicide to protect the identity of his master. He died few months after the Queen's death.
"I'm so sorry.." Elsa empathized.
"It's alright. I just miss him." Esmeralda smiled. "This was his bedchamber when he was still alive, King Magnus gave me the key to this room and I never moved any of the things in here."
Elsa had observed the books stacked on a desk. She was in deep thought when Esmeralda called out her name. "I'm sorry, I was just thinking. Anyway, it's late. I should go, Anna might be wondering where I went." both of them chuckled.
"Right, Anna might turn this castle upside down just to find you so I won't keep you much longer and thank you."
"Yes she'll probably do that. Don't mention it. Good night." Elsa said and went to their shared bedchamber. Once she was in their room Anna immediately tackled her to their bed and smothered her with kisses until they fell asleep.
Once again Elsa was in the library, this time with her beloved. They were spending their time in the library in the afternoon since the guests were everywhere in the castle, and the only place that wasn't invaded was the third floor library, the other two were being used.
Elsa leaned back on her chair before sighing, she stared at Anna who was lying comfortably on the plush long chair with a book propped on her hands. Elsa smiled then continued to write on her parchment and few books were laid out open for her new interest.
"Elsa?"
"Yes?" Elsa responded while still scribbling on the parchment. Her lover turned her head so she could look at Elsa's beautiful face but unfortunately the said beauty was busy at the moment.
"Elsa," Anna called again.
"What love?" Elsa's eyes were still not looking at Anna.
Anna looked at her curiously and stood up and plopped herself on Elsa's desk, careful not to knock over the inkwell this time. Elsa stopped and looked at her lover.
"What are you doing?"Anna didn't bother to ask Elsa was she was doing before until now.
"Studying." Elsa smiled at her. Her lover's gaze fell on the piece of parchment.
Anna's had read what was on the parchment. "Oh is that why we went to that dreadful shop other day?"
Elsa giggled. "Yes, I was wondering what are these herbs look like." Elsa pointed out her work. A sudden blush appeared on her cheeks when she remembered the encounter when they were in the shop. She shook her head and Anna still noticed it.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing for you to worry about." Elsa dismissed it but Anna won't stop at nothing.
"Elsa please tell me." Anna's eyes were pleading.
Elsa was conflicted but Anna's eyes had weakened her resolve.
"Do you remember who we ran into when we were there?" Her lover's eyebrows furrowed as she try to recall who they met that day.
"Uh Aurora and Merida?"
"Yes, but before them. Who is it?"
"Master Osbert?" Elsa nodded.
"Do you remember what he told us about the pouch he was carrying?"
Anna had no clue what was Master Osbert got anything to do with the thing that bothered Elsa. "Yes, why?" Anna asked in confusion.
"Just answer me Sunshine then you'll know."
Anna relented and answered. "He said it's for his medication, but what does he have anything to do with the thing that bothers you?"
"That's the point my sweet, the pouch he was carrying that day was bothering me. He was lying when asked what's in the pouch."
Anna raised her eyebrow, "He lied? How did you know?"
"I just know, he became tense all of a sudden. And knowing that the King's physician was lying about the medication, as he put it, I did the most logical thing to do."
"And what is that?" Anna wasn't sure where Elsa was getting to
"I asked the merchant who sold him those herbs, it was quite difficult since he wouldn't say word at first until I told him I am my father's daughter. That certainly made him talk. I know it was not good to use my status but I had to know since he's your father's physician. I wouldn't let anything that could harm your family. It appears that Master Osbert had been purchasing those herbs for a hefty sum as of late and wanted it to be a secret, and Anna why are you grinning like that?"
Anna's grin couldn't get any wider as the scene unfold to her. "You're rambling."
Elsa's was bewildered as realization hit her. She was indeed rambling. "I-I am not!" she indignantly replied while her pale white cheek turned pink.
"You are indeed rambling, my dear." A manly voice had reached her ears. "It seems my daughter's rambling is rubbing off on you." he chuckled.
"Your Majesty." Elsa stood up and curtsied.
"Just Papa, my dear." Elsa's blushed intensified, her habit of being formal was really hard to control. She nodded.
"Papa, what brings you here?" Anna asked.
"Am I not allowed here?" he jested then chuckled.
"Papa you're being playful." Anna said.
All of them chuckled then the King spoke. "My dear daughter, I know that I already discharged you from your duties.." King Magnus was hesitating, he felt bad for doing this but he has to. "..but I'll be needing you to do something for me."
"Okay, what would that be?" Anna smiled at him, that smile had put him at eased.
"Are you willing to accompany our guests with your brother just for today?" he asked.
"Sure, no problem at all." She smiled. "Sooo should I go downstairs?" The King nodded and he was relieved that she agreed. Anna turned to Elsa and kissed her in front of her father. "Uh see you later," she couldn't believe she did that. She walked past her father and went out the library, leaving her lover blushing.
King Magnus just chuckled spoke. "You both reminded me of how Adrianna and I many years ago, on how much we loved each other. I wish she was here to see all these." he wistfully stated.
"I am sure she's watching over us all." Elsa replied.
King Magnus smiled. "Indeed." His gaze went of the books Elsa was working on. "What's the plan dear?"
Elsa sighed in defeat. "After the wedding, my parents and I should go back to prepare our people for the winter. Thankfully this year's harvest is enough."
He sat on where his daughter was lying on earlier. "That's good to hear." he was silent for a moment. "Elsa, thank you for the things you are doing for my family."
"I love your daughter more than anything or anyone. This is the least that I could do." she brushed her palm on the page of the book. "I'll help in anyway I can."
"Thank you. Just tell me anything you need."
A thought popped in Elsa's mind. "Actually, there is something.." King Magnus listened to Elsa's request and nodded.
Night came and Hans was exhausted from his duties and yet here he was in his study, reading anything that could provide him the answer he seek for years. He wouldn't stop until he find out who was the perpetrator, now that he finally had a lead. A lead that could point out the one who murdered the Queen, his beloved mother.
Flashback
In the council room after Hans distributed the pieces of parchment to the other royals.
"The raindrops were like arrows and it strikes anyone under it. The cloud of mourning has descended and weakened the might of the sun." Queen Idunn read, while King Magnus was thinking deeply before he clenched his fist on top of the table.
"Where did you find that passage?" he asked.
"At Marcus' manor." Hans replied. King Magnus' eyes darkened with anger.
"I know what it means.." King Magnus gained their attention. "It pertains to the death of Adrianna.."
"A-are you sure?" Queen Idunn's eyes were filled with tears.
"Yes.." King Magnus turned his attention to Hans. "Never tell your sister, it's an order Hans." Hans nodded in understanding.
"What does this passage mean Magnus?" Queen Idunn was upset.
"It means how she was murdered in cold blood right before me and Hans. We came back from Gadleigh that night and left Anna there because her aunt will be staying there for a couple of days and wanted to stay behind. We were in the courtyard when an arrow hit her on the left side of her chest. It was quick. I held her in my arms for the last time." His knuckles were turning white. "I couldn't save her...and I had the assassin tortured and publicly hanged him, he was the first to received such treatment from me."
All of the royals were silent. And Hans had his head hung low and kept his emotion in check.
"The assassin was Marcus' father." King Agdar said.
"Yes." King Magnus replied. "And the referrence for the Sun, it was me. I was known as the Sun Knight when I joined the tourney and that was when I met Adrianna."
End of flashback
Hans had wondered after all those years, the events of the past began cropping up all at once. And he was sure his father had the property of the Baron searched after his mother's death and these letters weren't found, but now they suddenly appeared out of nowhere? That would be impossible unless... there's another traitor in their midst, who possibly hid the evidence of conspiracy at the first search. But who would betray them and what were their motives? He was sure he could solve this if only he has more time to spare but his wedding was taking too much of his time. So he had asked one person for help.
"Who ordered the murder of my mother?" Hans asked himself.
Meanwhile at the castle's gates.
A soldier whose eyes were roaming around the area, looking for the every entrances and exits. He mapped them in his mind. He walked towards the general direction of the barracks.
"Halt soldier!" the man turned around and saw on of the captain of the guards.
"Captain Leif." the soldier saluted.
The captain carefully looked at the man's face. "Have I seen you here before?"
"I am Roger Nils, sir."
Captain Leif stared at him with stern eyes. "How long have you been in the army?"
"Just two months sir. I was one of the new recruits."
"I see... Very well soldier, back on your post." the soldier saluted and went back to his post near in the gatehouse, while captain Leif went to his office at the barracks to check all the new recruit soldiers on the list.
"Olav, Peter, Rozier, ah here it is Roger Nils." he closed the book. He checked the soldiers name to ensure that the soldier was stating the truth.
Inside the castle.
A hooded figure was creeping out of a room. The said person cautiously walking down the halls and that person's back was pressed against the wall, then stopped in front of a door.. Carefully, the figure had procured a key and soft click came after. The figure went it and was greeted by darkness, the figure had locked the door then went to light a candle before placing it on the table. The room was filled with thick books.
The figure browsed each books and tried to look for the exact date. The fourth book was dustier than the first three. The figure opened it and found the date after minutes of reading.
"17th of March 1827, death of Queen Adrianna. An assassin named Robert, Baron of Femrite. Weapon used was a crossbow." said the hooded figure.
"Frollo of Tonsberg, 23rd of May 1827. Unknown assassin, weapon used was a poisoned dagger.
The figure got what it wanted to see, but its gaze went down under the name of Count Frollo.
"Master Reigar, 27th of May 1827. Murdered in his office, the culprit was never caught."
Footsteps was heard from the hall and hushed voices. The figure snuffed out the light and took it then waited whoever those people outside to pass. When the figure was sure that no one was around, went out and came back to whichever room it came from.
At the dungeons.
There was a lone man who chained up on the wall and his feet were shackled. Making difficult for him to move. His bruises were still there, and his once refined clothing was soiled by dirt and blood. Count Selberg was not pleased at his current situation but didn't regret what he had done.
His cell door was opened and his visitor was dressed in a fine suit.
"Look at you, you look miserable." said the man.
"Ah I was wondering when you'll visit me ever since I heard you're here." Selberg arrogantly responded with a sick smile on his face. "Would you be so kind and release me from this chains."
"I'm afraid I can't do that, not now anyway." the man chuckled.
"So what do want if you're not here to release me?" Selberg said in annoyance.
"I just wanted to know why you didn't go as planned." the man's green malevolent eyes was staring back at Selberg.
"I chose where I could benefit more, surely Elsa is much greater catch than Anna-" Selberg was cut off when the man choked him using his hand.
"You dared to betray me?! Now let me remind you who picked you up when you had nothing after you first imprisonment? Tell me who gave you power and wealth?" the man let go of Selberg's neck, the Count was having coughing fit. "If you only gone after that redhead, things may have been different. If only I have that redhead, I could've used her to play with Magnus and Hans. If it weren't for your incompetence I would have destroyed them by now!" the man kicked Selberg's gut.
The Count was wincing and became terrified by the man in front of him, because he never saw that side of him before.
"No matter, you can still be useful when the time is right. And this time never dare to defy me or else you'll lose that empty shell between your shoulders. I'll use my bare hands if I have to." the man chuckled and was sporting a sick smile on his face. "Until then, I hope you'll enjoy your accommodations here." the man left the dungeons.
Elsa was in her night dress and was standing near the window and waiting for sunrise from their room, she couldn't sleep. There were lot of things troubling her, mainly the Duke of Weselton. She wasn't affected by his word, his insults, but she knew the Duke was capable of doing something vicious ever since he showed her his true colors. Also the accusations they have against him didn't help to inspire good impressions. The Duke didn't do any physical harm but she knew she has to be cautious. One more thing was the King's physician, the herbs he was purchasing were something dangerous. One dose from those herbs would be too hard to control.
Apparently, Master Osbert was purchasing Ashwaganda Root. This organic root would boost ones desire. It would require immediate attention and its effect was devilish on females. These roots were rare in Solskinn and could only be harvest in the eastern part of the world. There's no wonder why they were so expensive.
"Hey," arms were encircled around Elsa's waist. "Good morning."
Elsa turned around and peck Anna's lips. "Good morning, love." she smiled.
"You're up and still early." Anna said.
"Hmm, couldn't sleep. You too, you're up early."
"Bed is cold without you."
Elsa chuckled at the irony. She led her princess back to bed. "Come let's catch few more hours of sleep." she cuddled her redhead lover. "Do you feel warm?"
Anna grinned and snuggled closer to Elsa. "Yes, thank you." she closed her eyes.
"Anything for you my dearest." Elsa closed her eyes as well.
Few hours later, the couple found themselves in the garden with their friends, namely, Rapunzel, Esmeralda, Aurora, and Merida. They were having a sudden picnic in the garden, the dining hall became the most avoided part of the castle since the Duke arrived. The princesses weren't fond of him. He was arrogant and his tactlessness had displeased a lot of dignitaries.
"Why was he here again?" Merida asked.
"No idea, he wasn't even invited." Anna stated. They were talking about the Duke.
"Me dad almost drove a sword through his gut when he said something about a bear king who was uncivilized like the title given to him ." Merida frowned.
"Oh he did not!" Aurora and Anna exclaimed.
"Oh he did. Mum did her best and even Uncle Magnus to restrained him from impaling that short stack." the curly redhead drank her wine. "Anyway, me parents made sure to close our dealings with the Duke of Weaseltown."
The ladies giggled at the name.
"Elsa, from what I know, Weselton was part of Arendelle before, right?" Esmeralda asked as she opened another bottle of wine and took Anna's cup to re-fill it.
"Yes it was, until our relatives had usurped the throne, it was awarded by Oswald to the his loyal knight, and became Duke of Weselton." Elsa explained.
Esmeralda handed the cup to Anna.
"Thanks." Anna was about to take a sip but she placed her cup in down when she saw a figure behind the hedge. She blinked for few times to make sure what she saw was real but when she did, the figure disappeared.
"What's wrong lass?" Merida asked in concern.
"Nothing," Anna assured her.
They talked about the nobles inside the castle and soon enough, their conversation topic changed into the most private of all conversations.
"Has anyone here did it yet?" Esmeralda shamelessly asked while sporting a suggestive smile. Her question earned different reactions. Anna furiously blushed, Rapunzel looked away shyly, Merida cringed in distaste while Elsa, poor Elsa, choked herself with the strawberry she was eating.
Anna's immediate response was give her cup of wine to her lover. Which was a sweet gesture. However, Esmeralda raised her hand to stop Anna from doing so but it was too late. The raven haired beauty stayed silent and let Elsa drink almost half of the cup.
Esmeralda sighed.
A couple of minutes later Elsa felt hot all of a sudden, she shed off her jacket, earning looks from her friends and lover. Elsa doesn't know what was happening to her, she was feverish and..bothered.
Why do I feel feverish? Elsa asked herself.
"Elsa? Are you okay?" Anna worriedly asked. She reached for Elsa's cheek and it was unusually warm.
"I'm fine," Elsa responded and stared at Anna. Her urge of kissing her lover was intense, she shook that idea out of her head.
Anna, on the other hand, was staring straight to Elsa's eyes. Her own teal orbs widened when she saw the familiar glowing eyes of Elsa.
What in Valhalla's name happened to her?
She observed Elsa, her face was flushed and her breathing was labored and she was fidgety just like what happened to Aurora days ago! Wait what?
"Anna, can I talk to you please, alone?" Elsa whispered to her ear.
Anna blushed on the way Elsa spoke. "Y-yeah," she stood up with Elsa and excused themselves. Their friends was looking at them in confusion except for one.
Elsa had led Anna inside the castle, they climbed the stairs then turned to one of the hallways in the second floor. Anna was confused because their trip inside the castle was quiet. Elsa had led her into one of the rooms.
"Elsa?" Anna called out. "What's wrong? And what are we doing in your old room?"
Elsa closed the door and froze the door lock.
"E-Elsa?"Anna was nervous.
Elsa turned around and her eyes were predatory as they glow. Without wasting any minute, she crashed her lips against Anna's, making them stumble down the bed.
Anna didn't have time to process everything and found herself being ravished by her lover.
"Mmh! Elmmmsa!" Anna didn't mind what Elsa was doing to her, she was protesting because she wanted to know what's going on. She was worried about Elsa. Her lover pinned her down on the bed before attacking her neck.
"Gods Elsa," Anna breathe. "Nghmmh Elsa what's ah!" her lover bit her neck.
Elsa pulled away abruptly and stared at her lover. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to." she was scared that she might have hurt her beloved redhead, who was panting below her.
"It's okay, Elsa. Please tell me what's wrong." Anna cupped Elsa's cheeks.
Elsa looked away and blushed. "I want you Anna, I suddenly had the urge to..uh to make love to you."
"What?" Anna gaped at her. Elsa was biting her lower lip and she felt so embarrassed for admiting what she wanted to do.
"After I drank the wine, I felt feverish and ...aroused." Elsa hid her glowing red face behind her hands.
"Feverish, aroused.." something in Anna's mind clicked. Aurora experienced the same thing, she was sitting beside her when that happened then they went to check for her in her room but she and Philip were quite busy.
"The wine." Anna realized. Elsa looked at her. "It was the wine, there's something in the wine."
Elsa listed down all the symptoms. "Feverish, aroused and labored breathing." she gasped. "It can't be...Ashwaganda root." she muttered.
"Ashwhat now?"
"It was the same herb Master Osbert bought in town. This herb can be turn into powder or have it essence extracted, it is use to have a person feel the unsatiable desire to make love," Anna just stared as Elsa explained. Elsa used her powers to cool herself down.
"Wait, you drank from my cup, does that means it meant for me?"
"Who could've put it there?"
The lovers stared at each other and spoke at the same time.
"Esmeralda."
Thank you so much!