Triplets of Laquaria- Chapter 14

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Arya's POV

After a very emotional trip, we finally arrived back at Marinshale. In attempt to avoid any fuss, we snuck to the palace, and entered the throne room silently. To our surprise, it seemed that father had left, and after we questioned a steward, we were relieved, and I must say quite amazed that father had actually gone to find us. Apparently, a few villagers wondered about the grand carriages rolling down the street to an abandoned manor, and following up on it, they discovered that Lord Zane dragging our bodies one by one to an awaiting boat. After getting cleaned up and changed, we all decided to meet in Della's solar to discuss the recent events.

"If that's the case, how come father never found us?" Narie asked.

"Probably because we escaped before he even arrived. It must have taken time to find the clues to our whereabouts, and to gather his forces. All I know for certain is that Zane must be in big trouble right about now…" Della said grinning while drumming her fingers on her favorite rose-colored chair.

"Serves him right…" I mumbled under my breath. Varien must have heard me, because he winked.

"As for us," Della continued. " We have a more immediate problem to worry about."

"Which is what?" Narie asked. Devon whispered in her ear. "Oh ya! The wedding! I almost forgot…" Narie blushed furiously at the 10 eyes staring at her. "I said almost…"

We all broke out into much needed laughter and discussed wedding plans well into the evening.

I changed into my pale green, silk nightgown and brushed my hair out, readying myself for a much-deserved sleep, when a knock arrived on my door. Thinking it was my maid Elsie with my evening hot chocolate, I rushed to open it. Instead of Elsie, Varien entered the room with a large silver tray and sat on the bed.

"I thought I'd deliver this, since I'd adore some hot chocolate too right about now." He greeted smiling.

"Please come in and make yourself comfortable." I teased.

Taking the tray from him, I set it on the table and pored the hot substance into the cups. As I handed him his I sat on the bed next to him, he thanked me, and blew on the liquid gingerly. I began to laugh. The sight of a lizard cooling hot chocolate was enough to get anyone started, but the fact that he was also my husband to be defiantly helped the giggles to pour out.

"What? You think this is funny?" He picked up the tiny cup with his large scaly hand and sipped the chocolate delicately. We laughed together.

"You know, I don't think I've laughed half as much since before I met you." He told me.

I looked at my feet. Blast it! I was blushing again. I heard him put the cup down, and was a might startled when he lifted my chin up.

"You know, I think you should count your blessings. You have a wonderful family, a beautiful home, and someone who cares about you very much… You shouldn't need to hide your face by looking down. Blushing becomes you."

"I'm glad you think so, because I seem to do it a lot in your company." I responded. I carefully leaned my head on his shoulder. I don't know if it was the smell of hot chocolate, or the sound of Varien's breathing, but whatever it was, I fell fast asleep.

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