“You live here?” her eyes widened like a curious child at Christmastime. This behavior was far from what a Queen would present herself.
Although, this is what he found so intriguing; a woman who wasn’t afraid to be herself, in a position of high expectations.
“Yes,” he smiled.
“Something familiar?” Victor gazed in to her eyes.
“Yes,” he nodded politely. “Is there a reason why you wanted to see me?” he grunted softly as she moved to hug him.
“I’m sorry about your family,” she whispered. “I forgot to tell you before I left.”
“That has passed. But I thank you for your sympathies.” After a moment of silence, Victor moved his arms to hug her back. And just like that, he wanted to tell her how he felt. He wanted to express how he’d grown feelings for her over time. But he stayed quiet. She was married. There was no room for love.
“Now to business,” she said, straightening the dress that looked like she’d been sown into. “I had a very long talk with Etain last night. And I wanted you to know what was going on.”
“I know what’s happening. I had a talk with Kellan and Tiago.”
“Kellan’s here?” Victor moved along the room at her side.
“He explained it to me,”
“Then you know about the war?”
Victor paused in his tracks, “What war?”
Ashley eyed him suspiciously. “Were you just trying to get information out of me?”
“Not at all. It’s just, Kellan didn’t tell me that part.” The birds from outside began their evening song. “May I ask against whom?”
“This world against ours,” she simply said. “And the surprising thing is, I choose this side.”
“And what do you want from me?”
“Everyone at home believes that the earth is worth fighting for. I believe that the people there are corrupt. I have faith that we can all live in peace. Together. Here.” She paused. “Is that something you’d believe in?”
“That is the sole and only reason why I live here.”
“Then join my council,” she finally stated.