First Breakfast As Queen

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CHAPTER 10

"Your majesty," she said with a bow of her head, and then looked up, directing her gaze to the others. "Kings and Queens," she paused. "Lords and Ladies, a pleasant morning to you all. Please, pardon my lateness."

All these while, she had refused to center her gaze on him lest her bold exterior crumble before his deep penetrating gaze.

This was her very first appearance as Queen after her wedding and although she did not want to bother with the likes of, Aeverie and the girls decided that she needed to make an entrance that would not only shut the king up, rendering him speechless, but also snag the attention of the others present that they would be too far gone, carried away to even raise any complaint about her.

No one spoke, they were all too lost in her and from the corners of her eyes, she saw as her husband, the king, also forgot speechless.

It was ice cold water was poured upon everyone, leaving her with the single task to wake them or warm them up with something to steal back their attention.

"If my apology is being given consideration, I would love to take my seat."

This time around, she was intentional in her speech as her gaze remained fixed on the king, looking at him deep in the eyes.

There was no expression in his face but that soon changed as a mysterious smirk suddenly appeared. "Well spoken, come have your seat at my right hand."

Even Era was amazed by what he said. She had least expected for him to even bother with her or even given her request due consideration. Regardless of which, she planned on sitting anyway and that she did gracefully.

Not long after she sat down, maids moved to her side and began to serve her breakfast while she watched everyone from the corners of her eyes.

"Greetings, your majesty." It was Lord Caspian who spoke, stunning everyone present.

"Greetings," Era responded calmly.

"If I may," he paused, awaiting her approval. When she dipped her head in lightly, he continued. "You do look lovely, your majesty."

"Thanks."

That was the last thing everyone expected to hear from him considering he was just the one speaking against her a couple of minutes back.

In their minds, she had just succeeded in falling into the trap set in the bedrock of the tiger. Everyone knew Lord Caspian to be a cunny and crafty man and that was part of why the king still had him close while watching out.

He had come to her now bearing lovely words, earning or gaining her trust. But when he strikes back… it would be dire and he would be ruthless about it.

Even Vidor was shocked but not that surprised. He expected everything and anything from everyone and when it came to Caspian, he expected no less. But it was surprising that he would try to warm his way to his queen right in his presence especially after not speaking in her favour.

'Hmm, she would be a beautiful fool if she falls for his quakes that easily.' Vidor thought within himself.

"I must commend our king for having such a sharp eye in picking out such a damsel out," Caspian added.

Even his daughter was pissed off. Although she knew why her father was doing that, there was no doubt that I still hurt her because deep within, she knew it was the bloodied damn truth.

Era smiled shyly at him, covering her mouth with her handkerchief, before leaning back against the chair to allow the maids do their job.

For most of the Lords and Kings there, s well as their ladies, they all shook their heads within them. She was young and probably too new to matters of the court, that was why she was easily swayed by words.

In court, one had to guard their hearts and ears diligently to avoid all these kind of issues from happening. You do not know whom to trust so keep your friends close and your enemies closer.

Love all or in this case, like all, trust a few and do wrong to none but guard your lions and be prepared, war can come at any time.

The person smiling at you now may be your next sworn enemy.

'Sigh! I thought she was not just known for her beauty and she had brawns. It turned out I just married a beautiful dummy doll.' Vidor thought again.

Seeing how things were going, everyone just played along. Well not entirely all play. She was indeed beautiful and full of life. It would be a shame if this, the king no longer found her useful.

"Yes, your majesty. It is as Lord Caspian said. You are indeed a royal wonder," the second Lord who spoke earlier, chipped in with a smile at her. "Forgive me, my name is…"

"Silence. I suggest we all eat," Vidor suddenly said out, slamming the breaks on Lord Elvin's introduction.

By the time they were done with their breakfast, that was when King Vidor opened the floor for discussion.

He was one who loved orderliness in his life. A perfect contrast to his true nature of conquering.

"Yu can now speak and continue with your introduction," Vidor announced.

No one spoke, not so sure of who would be bold enough. All they wanted was see if he was making a joke or he was being real right now.

"You say you are from Meribia," a feminine voice rang out.

Lifting her eyes, Era looked to where the direction of the voice came from only for her eyes to jam, locking face to face with none other than…

"I am Diona by name, your grace. It is nice to finally meet and dine with the Queen of this kingdom."

WOW!

The witchy daughter and her cunny sly fox of a father just made the first move. How sweet!

"Thank you, Diona. The pleasure is all mine and yes I am from Meribia, anything wrong with that?"