Chapter 52
Queen Genevieve
They had spent at least an hour talking what they were planning on doing and have come to an agreement that Derek would take over of Tharaas, while Tobias was were under protection. He was going to send some Glidonia troops to protects its borders, towns and the castle as well as take a few business trips to make sure everything was running smoothly. He made a promise and he will keep that promise, Genevieve also saw that while her husband presented the new troops some of her sisters reacted weirdly. Edaline seemed like she was about to die as if she was scared of something.
Fallon on the other hand had a small smile on her face as soon as Derek introduced the hunter, she was always the type of Romantic person but couldn't yet find her other half. Maybe she will now, and then there was Hadley and Isla. Isla was probably mad with Tobias because all she did was look over at him but didn't say a word, but she tried to show no emotion when he said he wanted to return she looked crushed. But acted as if nothing happened but she was my sister I could see her through her, since they came back from court they didn't speak to each other.
Hopefully, they'll solve their problems soon. Maybe I should have a talk with them after all he won't be here forever they should spend as much time as they can because they will have to be torn apart soon. But hopefully they'll unite again, then there was Hadley, I noticed she looked at the other boy was next to Derek the guard. It was pretty strange because Hadley was never the big fan about boys, probably because something happened to her like Edaline, but no one knew except for her and Isla, since they are twins they share everything.
When everyone left the room I decided to stay behind with Derek, I put Henry in the rug and let him play with his toys while I waited for him to finish talking with the new men. "Well I think that is it. I have some new men in training as well they will arrive this evening, but for now you may walk around to get to know the palace a bit. Lunch is around two hours or in the dinner room, I would love it if you guys would join us, but if you want you can also eat with the rest of the guards." Said Derek.
As all the men nodded one spoke before the rest. "Derek where would our dormitories be at?" asked hunter Cole. "Phoenix, knows the palace better than anyone he's been here for a while, he will lead you to your stations with the rest, I would recommend that hunter Cole is close to the guards in case there is something he can inform them immediately. And Philip I would love to station you next to their place as well, but it will be the first room of the hall." Said Derek. The rest of the men nodded and made their way out of the room and followed Phoenix to the destination.
"You did well, you know." She said to her husband. As he turned around to face her with Henry in his arms. "Really? I feel like all this isn't real, like I don't think I can handle all this, I feel like I might fail all of you." Said Derek. "You won't, Derek… I've known you since we were little kids. You're a fighter, and a hero you'll always be one, especially to me and your son, we believe in you and so should you." Said Genevieve as Derek simply smiled to her and kissed her cheek. "What would I do without you?" he asked as she giggled and he took her lips.
Knock… Knock
Just then they heard a knock at the door, Genevieve had an idea of who it could be. "Come in?" said Derek. The door opened to reveal the triplets all warmed up and ready to head out. "Duty calls, sorry…. I promised the triplets we would head out to the snow and play for a while." Said Genevieve to Derek. "When was this? I'm not so sure that's a good Idea Gen." said Derek.
"Come on Derek its close to Christmas, besides well be alright we won't be far, we'll be in the garden. Only instead of surrounded by flowers it will be snow, and the twins are coming why don't you come with us?" said Genevieve. "I'm sorry I can't I have a bit of work to do but meet me for lunch?" said Derek. She smiled and nodded as she kissed her husband before leaving.
"Queen Genevieve?" said a familiar voice she turned around and saw phoenix. "Phoenix? What is it?" and what have I told you about calling me queen? My husband and you grew together you guys basically raised each other, we are family now, just call me Genevieve. "of course, Genevieve. I'm sorry, you've got a letter from Queen Delia." Said Phoenix as he handed her the envelope. She and her husband had left the afternoon that court had ended by taking the emergency transportation, which was the flying carriages and had arrived the next day as soon as Levi escape. We had send a messenger with news and they had just responded back.
"is something wrong Genevieve?" asked Kathleen. "No, everything is fine. Delia is finally expecting and just wants us to know, come on let's go before it gets late." Said Genevieve, she hated lying to her sisters, but they mustn't find out the threats, eventually she wasn't lying that much Delia was finally expecting after 3 years of marriage with her husband. As they got outside Genevieve noticed that the three new guards that had come out of training were already outside, as if they were waiting for them. Surely it was Derek who was behind all this, ever since Henry was born he made sure they always had the same protection no matter what.
Genevieve had put down Henry and he was playing with the snow putting it in his mouth trying to eat it was so adorable, he tried to stand up but then he fell. He was able to stand up but with support only, so she grabbed his hands as he walked for a bit, then looked up to see the triplets skating inside the frozen fountain. They were still learning so they didn't skate in the back with the rest of the girls because the speed they go they will make them fall, before my attention returned to Henry I saw the twins out for a stroll as one of the guards made its way to them. "Genevieve can I talk to you?" said Fallon as I nodded and put Henry on my lap as we took a seat on the near by chairs.
"What's wrong Fallon?" said Genevieve. "well, its about the meeting this early…" said Fallon as she got a bit nervous, but Genevieve knew what she wanted to ask. "Its about Hunter Cole isn't it?" said Genevieve while smirking. "How did you know? I haven't told anyone yet?" said Fallon scared and worried. "because I saw the way you looked at him and how he looked at you when Derek introduced him." Said Genevieve.
"So, do you think I should try to get closer to him?" asked Fallon, while Genevieve quickly chuckled. "You and Edaline as well as Isla need to sort out these issues." Said Genevieve "All right then, thanks Genevieve." Said Fallon as she left, and Genevieve returned her attention to her son and the triplets.
