Sorry these past few chapters have been kinda short :-/ only one more chapter in Cursed to go. Hope you enjoy :)

5.

Sofia was summoned to go to lunch with her family. To both of their surprise Cedric was also called to attend.

"Well, you're not just a royal sorcerer anymore." Baileywick told Cedric. "You'll be part of the family soon."

"Oh, right." Cedric said, blinking. He looked at Sofia, and she just smiled.

"Prince Cedric," she said, her face twitching from attempting not to laugh. Cedric went pale.

"That isn't how it works, Sofia. Don't ever call me that again." He covered his eyes and walked from the room. She laughed, and skipped after him. When she caught up she grabbed his arm and looped hers around his so he could escort her.

"This does seem strange, doesn't it?" She admitted, worries temporarily forgotten.

"Yes, it does. And we have that curse to worry about." He said solemnly.

"True. Maybe talking to my father more will clear some things up. It took time for the curse to take place maybe it just takes time to reverse." Sofia said hopefully.

"We both know that nothing to do with that amulet is that easy." He said.

She sighed, "Well, maybe just once it could be."

Cedric chuckled, finally relaxing. Sofia couldn't help it, she didn't want to think about the curse any longer, it was making her head hurt.

"I wonder if you'll get a crown once we're married," She wondered out loud mischievously, touching a finger to her chin.

He winced. "Must you?" he asked, scowling.

"It's fun to watch you squirm," she said. It was also a nice distraction.

"I like watching you squirm, as well." He said, his voice low. The blood rushed to her face as she thought about last night. She covered her mouth and giggled.

They continued to tease each other until they reached the banquet hall. The rest of her family was there, and they all looked up at the couple as they walked in. Sofia was holding onto Cedric's arm, laughing at something he had said.

"Oh, how sweet." Amber said, grabbing for Zander's hand. He smiled at his wife, and nudged Prince James with his elbow.

"Come, sit." Queen Miranda motioned for them both to take the two open seats. Cedric began to bow, but her mother continued, "That doesn't seem necessary anymore, Cedric. Please, relax." Her mother motioned towards the chairs again. King Roland made a low noise in his throat.

"So, did you two discuss dates?" Amber asked, swirling her fork in the air and eyeing Sofia curiously.

"Oh, no. Not really." She had forgotten all about discussing the wedding with Cedric.

"Dates?" Cedric asked. He looked to Sofia for clarification.

"Actually, we want to end the curse first." Sofia said, finally. Cedric still seemed confused, so she added, "before we marry."

"Oh, the wedding." He cleared his throat. "Yes, ending the curse should come first."

She was happy that he agreed with her. Amber was not.

"Sofia!" Amber pouted. "How can you put poor Cedric's love on hold?"

"Uh, I don't mind." Cedric said quickly. But he sat up straighter

"Of course you mind!" Amber told him. "Sofia he minds!" She said. Zander was trying to shush his wife but she was having none of it.

"I don't understand. Why hasn't the curse lifted yet?" Her father said, stopping Amber before she could argue with Sofia about the postponement.

"I don't know. You refused to hear us out before, which is what I thought caused it. But, then you've listened and understood so… I don't know. Is there anything else you did that might have been curse-worthy?" she asked delicately.

"I don't think so," he said tightly.

Sofia frowned in response.

"Maybe it'll just take time," Cedric said. He didn't believe that, she knew he didn't. But he probably knew they weren't getting anywhere this way. It might be better to talk to her father alone, later.

"Maybe. So you're postponing the wedding until the kingdom is back to normal?" her father said, seeming happy to change the subject.

Sofia looked at Cedric, and he nodded, "Yes." She said finally. "We are."

"Fine! It'll just give us more time to plan." Amber sniffed, crossing her arms. "And don't think you can get out of letting me help you plan it, either."

"I wouldn't dream of it, Amber." Sofia said, smiling at her sister.