"My King?" Roxane called him and Alexander turned to look at her. She looked worried, as her hand touched his gently; he looked down at her fingers which were moving generously up and down his arm until he pulled her into him, holding her for a moment not saying a word.
"You seem sad?" she asked him, her large eyes traveled across his face and then down again, as he sighed, still thinking about Hephaistion.
"We are to marry, no later than a week no sooner than a day" Alexander told her, and she immediately pulled away,
"What is it?" Alexander asked, she glanced at him, a look of worry in her eyes.
"My relatives, they… they must know these things so they can prepare for our marriage" her voice was soft and nervous,
"I do not need to ask permission…" Alexander laughed, "I am the King"
"You are the guest" she snapped slightly, Alexander seeing more in her than he expected, a fiery silent rage that brewed her, much the same as within Hephaistion.
"I take orders from no-one" Alexander muttered, "We shall wed when I want…"
"I will marry you…" crossing her arms she glanced angrily at him, "But it is in our lands traditions, Bactria's traditions, that my family and my kinsmen are present in a true ceremony…"
Alexander grunted, "They would not approve this action" Alexander said gruffly, as she smiled a little,
"What?" he snapped as she stood, her arms crossed,
"I thought you didn't take orders from anyone…. Make the decision to marry me a personal one" she spoke with a soft mutter but they were dark and controlling words. Alexander liked this in her, very much. Someone who returned his ideals would prove to be a great asset.
He smiled and nodded his head, "Fine, invite your friends and your family. We shall announce our proper marriage, of both traditions, tomorrow"
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