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The morning began with weightless kisses, smiling Nadine opened her eyes.
- Wake up my beauty.
His hands slid across his bare back, caressed and warmed. Her lips slid across the accessible areas of his chest, which had recently served her as a pillow.
- Good morning,- he said, turning her on her back.
- Lord Memphis, you’re expected to have breakfast with the governor within 30 minutes. - their kiss was interrupted by a loud message
- Yes thank you. - he aloud - Nadine, I need to return you to the hotel, the clothes stayed there.
- I forgot about time
- Put my robe on, I’ll open the gate now. Don’t forget the key box. This house is yours. - Handing the box he opened the portal to hotel rooms.
Chapter 84
Breakfast was surprisingly calm. Catherine told how much Nadine missed yesterday, describing the processes and technologies of the factory, the shooting range and the waterfall. Nadine was left to listen.
I forgot to tell you, we were invited to the wedding today. Son of governor marries. Why are you so pale? Are you all right?
- Yes, I got a sharp piece. So when is the wedding?
- Today at 3 o'clock, the governor will pick us up. True, we are not familiar with the younger, he was not at the reception.
- So the youngest gets married?
- Yes, so let's go choose a dress. Do you know how their weddings go?
- No
And I don’t know, But first everybody goes to the cave on the lake, They have a temple there
Chapter 85
There were benches in the cave. As honorary guests, we sat in the front row. The heir, me, Memphis and Nadine on one side of the aisle, the viceroy and his wife, and the bride’s parents on the other.
Memphis was explaining to me and Nadine what was going on.
In front of us stood the groom, on the aisle went the bride (dressed as ours, white dress with a veil, gray suit on the groom). Both are not tall. Between the aisles a red ribbon is pulled in front of which the bride is stopped.
- Miraa, from this day on, my house is your house - groom extended his hand to the bride, she accepted her and stepped over the red silk.
("according to tradition, the husband must enter the bride into his house, it is not necessary to do this in the temple, but so more beautiful" - Memphis explained for us)
The groom then leads the bride to the bowl, which is filled with water from the spring.
(«now there will be a check of the couple for marriage, not necessarily, but so calmer to the parents of the couple»)
- Groom, lower your hands into the bowl.
He lowered his hands and a green cloud appeared over the bowl
- Now, the bride, put your hands down
The cloud is green again.
- Come to me my children
A local clergyman took the newlyweds' hands, made a small incision and poured a drop of blood on the altar.
Then the classical «take», «agree»... But then instead of «declaring you husband and wife»: we lead the couple to bathing. We all moved to the lake, where the newlyweds were supposed to leave for swimming.
- Of the obligatory things in the temple, this is bathing and a blood sacrifice on the altar- the Werewolf told.- “in the morning they will put their hands in the bowl , it will turn red and they will wear wedding bracelets. And now the newlyweds are swimming, and the guests are going to celebrate and wait for the bride and groom to join.
- Memphis, can I talk to you for a second. - said Nadine and dragged the werewolf aside.
- What did you want to ask? - Smiling werewolf.
- At night, you offered to swim and led me to the lake ... Is it by any chance not it?
- I could not resist, next to you I am doing stupid things.
- Memphis, what kind of jokes can there be? You gave me your house, spent the night, and bathed in the marriage lake!
-Yes, but we did not spill blood over the sacrificial bowl. - the future governor said already in a serious voice, without a fraction of a smile.
- That crown, is it far from the temple? - clarified just in case Nadine, examining the cave.
- Far away. The blood should connect the pairs in the . But if it bothers you, we can check in the temple water?” Guests in the tavern, newlyweds on the lake. In the temple, there is no one except the priest. Do you want to?
- Let's go. It’s better to check, make sure and not think about it.
- Or spill the blood and complete the rite? Just kidding, don’t look at me like that. Let's go to.
Nadine and Memphis cautiously approached the bowl, looked at each other.
- Do you want to unite fate, my children?
- Honestly, the girl wants to make sure she hasn’t already. Do you mind?
- No, this is the first time in my practice. Dip your hands in the bowl of children.
They simultaneously dropped their fingers and a red cloud appeared above the water.
- Beauty, I’ll bring bracelets now. The priest beamed.
- Wait,- Memphis croaked, -but we didn't spill blood on the altar?
- If after bathing the couple conceived a child, then the temple can count this as a sacrifice. Few people know about it, because there are few such reckless swimmers. It is one thing to sleep with a girl, and quite another to bathe in the nuptial lake. Oh sorry. Congratulations to you my dear.
- That is, I am married and pregnant? Nadine said softly.
- Yes. And hands can be taken out of the water. I'll go bring the bracelets.
“I now,” Nadine said, and left to inhale fresh air. Memphis followed her.
- A divorce?
- Not earlier than in a year.
- Take out an artifact in my purse, such a long board of rocks. Touch the red stone. - Memphis did as she asked - "Your Majesty, if you could move to the temple. Now. And capture the viceroy. Please". - she dictated - Let go of the stone.
- What was it?
- Come on later.
Before them opened a portal from which left the heir and the evil governor
- What's happening? - said the last.
- Your Majesty, I ask you to exclude Nadine from the selection.- asked Memphis
- Nadine?
- Yes, right now, please. I’ll explain everything.
- There you are, my children.- a clergyman came out of the Church
- Give us some time. - said Memphis
The priest examined the tense faces of those gathered.
Emiron came out of the portal with papers.
- What kind of urgency? Pulled from the meeting, asked for paper to remove from the selection ... Nadine?
- Give me the paper. - said the heir and entered the name Nadine in the documents.
- Will someone explain to me what’s going on? – asked Emiron- Nadine, I’ve only left you for 24 hours. What’s wrong?
- Nadine is my wife now, and we’re about to wear wedding bracelets.- answered Memphis
- What wife? You’re crazy, I’ll never let you! - the Governor exclaimed
- Dad, she’s already my wife and she’s expecting a baby.
- Is this a joke? It’s not funny to be honest. - evil said Emiron-Nadine, you know him and couple of days, what kind of child is he talking about? You know, our parents, just like the viceroy, will not be thrilled to say the least.
- Listen, we're already married and pregnant,- Nadine pulled herself together. - To be honest, I’m also shocked by the situation, but now we all just go in, put on these bracelets, and celebrate his brother’s wedding. And we will explain everything tomorrow. The trip, as you know, will have to be postponed for a day.
And we returned to the temple.
- Well, my children, come once more to the cup, so that in the presence of witnesses we will once again witness the accomplishment.
Now put on the bracelets, let's get Nadine’s pen, now your Memphis. You can kiss your wife.
Memphis carefully touched her lips, rather calming and giving confidence.
— We’ll leave you until tomorrow. Father, apologize to your brother for our absence, but I don’t think we should show our bracelets now. And tomorrow we’ll meet you at our house, answer your questions.
And in silence he opened the door to his home
Chapter 86
Nadine fell on the bed.
- I have to introduce you to my parents. But they will kill you. Or me. And mom will not forgive that she was not present at the wedding.
- Let’s repeat the wedding according to your traditions, my mother will also not forgive that she missed the ceremony. - Unbuttoned Memphis’s shirt and fell beside her. - But she’s already got me a fiancée, so the wife replacement they won’t forgive me anyway- he smiled.
- Now you can get a divorce in a year, but after dragon marriage you don’t get a divorce. So if you decide to do the ceremony, you’re mine forever
- It sounds enticing- he reaching for a kiss now a legitimate spouse.
- Wait,- Nadine stopped, resting his hard chest. - I’m serious, in a year you’ll divorce, marry the right one and you will still have the opportunity to have an heir.
- I'm not going to leave you and the child, I will transfer power to my nephew. And let's think about it tomorrow, today I want to kiss my wife.
Chapter 87
There was tension in the living room this morning. Parents on both sides, brothers on both sides, the culprits of the assembly themselves, the heir and I (I am here superfluous, but invited).
— Nadine, we raised you as the Emperor’s wife, how could you do this, where is this frivolity in you? Do you realize that your child will never rise to the sky?
- Mom, I understand everything. We did not plan to become parents, but it happened. I worry about my baby, of course I would like to give him heaven. But look at Catherine, she lives without wings and does not feel miserable or flawed.
— Memphis, after my resignation, you must take power, we planned your wedding to Elena. Her parents will be shocked, but I think we can convince them to wait for your divorce.
— Can you divorce? - The tears on Nadine’s mother’s face are dry. - So you can marry a dragon? We’ll raise your baby, and you can fix your mistake.
— Mom, I don’t think this baby is a mistake and I’m not getting married a second time. I will educate him myself. Memphis present me this house, no matter how our relationship develops, I can raise my child here in case of divorce.
— I will explain myself to Elena. Father, I will transfer power to my nephew if my child is not accepted by the pack, but I am not going to divorce. I want to bind our marriage by tradition of dragons.
- No,- the parents said in one voice.
— Nadine, Memphis, I should be angry at you, but I’m really happy for your happiness. - said Ridon - About the second ceremony: the couple wait a baby, and they have the right to legitimize the relationship, and parents have no right to obstruct it. You choose your own time, if you want to reassure your parents, can set it in a year, but by dragon tradition, the child will be born in that case out of wedlock.
- We will conduct it after the selection. And about the trip, I do not want to prevent my wife from seeing the world, but I will accompany her, therefore I ask you to give us an extra two days to prepare on my part. We can’t catch up use a portal, I don’t think the crossings are safe in her position.
— All right, I have to get back. Dear parents, try to accept the situation and not kill the newlyweds in my absence, eventually they will give you a grandson.
- But this grandson will probably not be accepted by a pack of werewolves or a clan of dragons, how will he live in our world? - Sadly said by Nadine’s mother,
- He’ll go to the people province than, we’ll be happy for him - I said quietly
Chapter 88
We’re back on the road. Nadine and Memphis were driving in they own carriage and that’s good, we’re happy for them, but it’s awkward to look at newly-weds kissing all the time. The road to the next capital will take a couple of days.
Chapter 89
Imperial messenger
Issue 9
The circle narrows. Another participant left the selection, this time, to quickly jump out to get married. But readers are interested in another question. But what about the intended viewing of the production? Tickets are sold out, spectators in agitation, actors imagine success and imperial glory. And now what? When the director no longer makes sense to conquer the mind and heart of the main viewer, are the other actresses also in fail?
Your indignant I
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Eye of the Empire
25.09.
We hasten to reassure the audience in agitation, the performance will take place, as planned at the end of October. The director will arrive with her husband, but the actresses can still count on the attention of the heir and all-imperial fame.
Your S.K.E.
Chapter 90
The second day of the journey was coming to an end, we met a sunset on the ocean. Assol, Daron, Rosalind, Vidon and the Heir were invited to the fire, they came by the portals. Memphis was introduced to friends and we in a narrow circle gave them a wedding dinner.
Tents were smashed overnight. Vidon returned home, the newlyweds headed to their tent. The remaining ones on the shore drank wine. Rosalind and Emiron were the first to leave us, falling asleep in the same tent (Emiron and Daron should be sleeping in it). The heir offered me a walk along the shore. We’d throw rocks in the ocean, the heir would talk about the events in the castle in my absence, I would share the impressions of Volkolesier, the waves would make noise, roll up the shore, the moon would light up the dark waters. We went too far from friends, and I began to freeze.
- Are you cold? Let’s go back?- suggested Ridon
When we come back, the embers in the bonfire were nearly extinguished; Daron was found sleeping in a hug with Assol in the second tent.
- Great! I said and went back to the smoldering coals. - I wonder where they propose to spend the night me?
The heir brought a branch, threw it in the fire. It was getting warmer.
- Wait for me here – he said
The heir spoke to the guards and put on another tent. I climbed inside, wrapping myself in a warm blanket.
- Aren’t you going back to the castle? - I’m surprised
- No I do not want to. Move, I froze a little too.
- But can you get another tent?
- Catherine, just move over. I am cold, tired and really want to sleep.
- There is only one blanket here,- I noticed.
But the heir did not wait any longer, climbed under my blanket, hugged me from my back, pulled me to his side and put my head on his shoulder. He said "sleep" and fell silent.
I was afraid to move. On the one hand, warmers and soft, and on the other hand, it was warm from the man who hugged me so much. But there was no further solicitation and at some point the dream won over caution.
Chapter 91
I woke up from the sound of rain on the roof of the tent. The waves were buzzing, the smell of seawater was there. Why the floor remained dry inside was a mystery to me. It’s dark.
But I need to somehow get out to the toilet.
- Are you going outside? Take my cloak, there lies in the corner. - said the heir and turned on the other side the other side.
I put on my cloak, and under the wall of water, I sat behind the nearest shelter. My feet got wet through, a stream flowed on my bangs. I snuck back in and wondered what to do with my wet clothes.
- How long will you stand there?
- I have wet trousers, and all my dry clothes are in Assol’s tent. - I began to coughing
The heir took off his shirt and handed it to me.
- Get dressed, it’s quite long length.
And I hid under the blanket again. I stole my wet clothes, put on my dry shirt, and dove into the saving heat.
- Warm up, give me your feet, I can feel you trembling.
I leaned my icy feet against his hot calves and the sound of bliss came out of me. The heir froze, I started to fall asleep, my feet heated, and I curled up with a ball. The heir turned to me.
- Catherine, you can warm not only your legs, look: He put both my hands on his hot chest. And your back has cooled down,- he placed his palms on my lower back.
I heard my heart start to pound somewhere in my ears, his - beats faster under my palms. But I was in no hurry to remove the warm broad palms that warm me.
- There is another effective way to keep warm,” he said in a hoarse voice and kissed me. My body succumbed and was drawn to heat, but the brain reminded me that in this world I will not remain and I began to crawl away and broke the kiss.
- Okay, well, don’t get in the corner. Let’s go back to the first way: heating with touch.
I already managed to feel the temperature difference in my corner, and so I crawled back, curled up everything and pressed all parts of my body to the heat. The heir with kisses no longer molested. It's a pity…
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