Chapter 2 -Duty

"In every conceivable manner, the family is a link to our past, and a bridge to our future." - Alex Haley

Adeline's POV

"Adeline, are you excited?" Suki asks.

"About what?" I ask back.

"About meeting him" Suki had asked excitedly.

"I already have met him" - I said as I gave her a slight look.

"Well, yeah, but this will be different. You guys are engaged, you'll be married in one moth time. He is the High King of Narnia, and from what I hear quite handsome. Definitely does not fall under the category of unattractive. If I were you, I probably would be jumping out of my seat." Suki had said with a smile.

"Isn't that what you're already doing?" I said with a laugh.

"Yes, but it would be different if I was you, I'd me even more excited. It's not everyday you get to meet the most eligible bachelor in all of Narnia, let alone marry him." Suki had said.

I couldn't blame her for being excited, from what I remember, he was quite handsome. But, then again, no matter how handsome he was, it didn't change the fact that we were complete strangers about to get married. After we were to get married, I would have to be the one to sit on the sidelines, smile, be the things that make a good wife. And when it comes time, to be the one to share his bed and bear his children, however many that should be.

There was one silver lining. I was able to bring my personal staff and close confidants. I am thankful for that. I won't feel completely alone then.

The carriage we were in had stopped. Mike had come up to the window and told us in the carriage that we were stopping for the night. I had to stretch my legs and could've of used the fresh air.

That was one thing I was excited for, the climate. It was warm and fresh and sunny most of the year in Cair Paravel. Definitely different from the harshness of the cold up in Winterfell. It was paradise.

Eating dinner was fulled with laughter and joy. Katara, Suki, Toph, Emily, and I were enjoying it. It was great to be able to have gut wrenching laughter. They knew I needed it. Tomorrow was the day I was gonna meet my future husband, the High King.

Bed time

After everyone had fallen asleep, I found myself alone with only my thoughts.

Thoughts of him.

Thoughts of running away.

Thats when I decided to get up and go for a walk.

Hannah was waiting outside the tent and went on the walk with me.

"Its a beautiful night, isn't it?" she said, trying to distract me.

"Yes, very much so." I replied.

We made small talk for awhile, until we made it to a cliff. Across the bay you could see Cair Paravel in Kings Landing. With the tall towers and all the greenery, it looked beautiful in the moonlight.

"Do you ever think about it?" she asks, almost hesitantly.

"Think about what? I ask confused.

"Uh. . ." Hannah had said, trying to find the right words.

I knew what she was thinking. Leaving. I have of course, but couldn't tell her that. As much as I hate what is happening, I have a duty, to not only my country and the people in it, but to my family.

"No" I reply.

"Why do you ask?" I had questioned a few seconds later.

"It's just, you have done nearly everything your family expects form you, given everything to not only your family but your country. After everything you have done and been through, I figured not having to get married to him was one thing you could be excused from" Hannah had replied.

I thought about what she said. I guess she got part of it right, I have given up a lot, done a lot, but it seems it wasn't enough. I never really thought about it that way. I see it as part of my duty to my country, to marry him and produce children. No matter what it costs me.