Chap 16
Once the storm cleared they were able to return to the keep, amidst cries of relief from those readying a search party.
Once it had been determined that they were still chaste, the elders declared their night together without a chaperone acceptable. Ianto looked at Jack sideways as their electrifying kisses were let out of his report. Ashamed?
"Care for some company?" Ianto asked but Jack shook his head quietly and headed for the hall of records again as Ianto retreated to his wing.
The confusing thoughts pummelled Ianto's mind. Why did he pull away? Why does he not touch me again? Why did he not tell of our spark?
The only explanation Ianto could come up with was the undeniable fact that it was a convenience bond. Jack did not love him and had found him undesirable.
Ianto was surprised at how much that hurt.
While Jack was badgering the keeper of records about the Fire and Ice legend, Ianto was sitting in the small garden feeding the birds. Although it was not the same as home, it came close. A small moment of silence.
Lisa and her cousin, John Hart were surprised to see the young prince alone and quickly checked for an entourage. None. Not even a bodyguard and John growled as he stalked over to the young man.
"Well, hiding again are you?" he snarled and Ianto jumped as the birds scattered to the skies.
"Hello John. I thought you were still in service" Ianto replied with his usual polite tone.
"Ah. I finished my tour two moons ago. Retired now. Daddy wants me to take over the metal industries" he said in return as Ianto brushed the remaining crumbs from his fingers.
"Well, that is quite a job. Good for you Johnny. He must have faith in you with the Metal exports being a main staple to your coffers" Ianto politely smiled as he congratulated the man he loathed as much and he tried not to look at the bitch who stood defiantly next to him.
As always, John felt confusion at the young man's polite remarks and once again he found himself smiling back. He let his eyes wander over Ianto's attire. Looking quite good actually in that black suit.
"Well, you are definitely the talk of the galaxy. Who would have thought, a Jones to be a cocked Queen" Lisa laughed and Ianto frowned.
"No. Did you not hear Jack? We will rule together. Two kings" Ianto corrected her and John made a small noise of dismay as he realised Lisa's game.
"Oh no darling. The Harkness family have never had a dual ruling. Even in a same sex bonding the Harkness bloodline is dominant. If it were not true then why has he ordered your servants and security be sent home with your family when they leave? You are to belong to him!" she enjoyed the confusion on his face and when John pinched her arm she turned to him with surprise.
Ianto politely bowed and fled the garden as John dreaded what events his cousin had just set in motion.