59. For our Family. *

I was finished getting dressed admiring my new ring. Looked at the bed behind me and smiled energetically.

" Pull yourself together fiancee. " - I kissed his still bare chest, neck, both his eyes. "We made them wait enough. You have five minute. "

I closed the door on a still out of breath man smiling on our bed, still naked and went downstairs.

The family was nowhere to be found. I asked Rose where are they.

" ..Well, they kind of ran off. After ..you know. " - cleaned some glassware avoided eye contact for most of time and told the rest to the wine she stacked. " Also said they wait on the hill with that man from yesterday Lord Em. Between you and me..w-hat did you do to him? "

She turned around not hearing my answer. But, I'm that shameless..with her.

I kept that one to myself and asked for some of wine instead as I waiting for Zephyr to come down and fending off the probing questions of the bar maid.

He did put on some of the new clothes I bought.

Dressed all in white except his new long black boots. That unearthly wet head I loved and his smile .. I felt my mouth salivating.

His shirt buttoned only till midway showing of his necklace dangling in the front proudly displayed my gift..and part of his perfect physique he worked so hard on.

Yeah..we should've stayed upstairs for sure..

Needless to say he stole the air out of the room.

Hearing and seeing the looks he got the wrong idea..With a nervous smile he walked behind me.

" Are these people ..did they heard.. um did they?"

I pulled him by his new shirt and locked my hands on his waist. I slid my hand on his ass and looked behind him.

People immediately found their drinks super intriguing once more. Men or women..my Zephyr affected them all.

I pointed at my lips and waited for his to wet them. He pulled away licking them a little.

" ..ch,ch..Wine? "

" Hmm..want some? "

" Sure.." - he sat down and I leaned on his knee and rested on his neck. " Where is everyone ?All the rooms werw empty as well. "

" They..went ahead waiting at the hill." - my voice was normal but, I kept my eyes on two particularly persistent snakes who kept looking at his back.

I gave them a winner's smile and left my hand on his shoulder and hoped they understand it.

He took the wine Rosemarie offered and looked to me, appreciating my figure.

" You look incredible. "

I touched every inch on him patted his shirt. " So do you..I like you in white. It matches mine.."

He looked at my clearly purple dress confused but, quickly remembered and looked inside my cleavage for confirmation.

He played with my hair and gave me one his best smiles.

We were glued together deliriously happy.

Talked to each other and Rose until our glasses were empty and head out to night air.

" Let's not rush love...I want to enjoy myself with you."

" Hmm, I'd like that."

We walked hand on hand and I let myself get lost in this perfect night.

I kept watching my ring and get lost in silly fantasies. I suppose maybe not so silly, Zephyr can make them into a reality like he proved it many time before.

" By the way did Olaf finished with the daggers? I never saw then on you."

" He did..I had some extra work commissioned. So we might as well pick it up in a few days together. " - he put his arms around my shoulder and I grabbed his waist. " He also had his wife work her magic on the rest of the jewellery for everyone. Should be ready soon."

" What extra work? "

" It's a surprise." - he just looking ahead with a smile, ignoring the people tripping because of his looks or bowing around us.

Hmpf..what craziness he came up this time?

Our walk slow and perfect, it was came to an end seeing our family on the hill. With so many they were visible from the far. So many people in our life now.

We walked close greeted everyone and mother, Miranda, granny, Demelza and Eli even the Emil girls swarmed me.

They took my left hand and examined my ring up close and personal.

They all were amazed just as I was. After all, precious stones are luxury only the elite can afford them, let alone it's size and colour of it and perfect oval shape. Hell, I bet it's visible from many feet away.

We accepted some hugs from Carlos and Ciren.

Princess looked incredibly happy for because we were. Happy life, happy kids.

" Sorry for the wait. You all seem in good spirits. "

" Brother...come let's show everyone the garden. Vistellia is getting impatient. " - Alexander like all dressed in brand new clothes Demelza brought him.

" Lead the way brother."

We all looked like a family from a much better background than we actually were. Such a crowd of people marching drawn attention but, with Zephyr and Carlos mixed in it was inevitable.

Carlos was been in service for the lord for a year now and was well known by the citizens.

We went in little groups toward the garden.

Zephyr and I walked a little further behind them.

" So with this our little trip comes to an end. It was eventful huh? "

I pulled his arm around me and rested my head on him.

" Next time...just you and me. Hmm? "

" I'd like that."

The guards let us through with a little salute and we invaded the garden late at night.

Ilianna and Ciren ran ahead touching every flower they could reach.

Granny was over the moons. She walked from flower to flower smelling, touching and even tasting some of its colourful petals.

The couples soon disappeared and Carlos went to play with his little sister and our daughter accompanied by my mother.

We walked back to same stone benches and sat down watching the tranquil scene.

" You know once home. We gonna be extra busy. Whether we stay or go. " - we faced each other and talked about what's going to happen. " It's gonna be hard."

" My love I'm ready for it. Also, I don't have a single doubt that each and everyone home will trust you and will be just as agreeable like they always are."

" I believe in that to. I just don't wanna get surprised. I just want us to be safe. " - we played with each others hand and he looked towards the castle visible from almost every on the city.

" That fool of a lord..he is the worst kind. The one with royal influence and an army. He was always going to be a problem..it just happened faster."

War.

It eventually happen to everyone's lifetime. In this kingdom there always another foe to fight. This time it's Karta.

" Tell me my love. What exactly are you planning? "

He didn't wait a second to gather his thoughts. Meaning he was more or less had a plan already.

" The wall around us is necessary and first priority. Comes spring we should send out riders to each village with a divine beast and then hunt them down."

He sounded sure of every word. His profile was serious even though we were watching children play with flowers and water.

" We need to gather support from those people. The way we are..it's just not enough. We need more warriors, more weapons more training. We just need, more .."

I wanted to help somehow but, for now all I could do is stay by his side. In time we face problems, I'm certain will be able to offer assistance.

My training allows self defense even against larger man but, war? Blood and carnage..I just don't see myself every enjoying the heat of battle like Zephyr or Alexander did.

" I believe you Zephyr. Help will come. People will too. " - I rested my head on his and conveyed my honest feelings. "Do whatever you need, kill whoever it takes..to protect our family. "

I never seen his eyes more serious. He smiled slowly and took my hands and kissed it gently.

" Whatever, it takes. "