Courtroom part-1

Soon the door opened and Dominic walked in. He was clad in a white shirt and black pants, and a black jacket. His hair was combed back, making him look handsome and tidy.

"Good morning my ladies," Said Dominic as he bowed a little bending he's one knee a little.

Both the ladies greeted him morning.

"I hope I didn't interrupt your conversation." Said Dominic politely.

"Of course not, you came at the right time, I was just taking my leave. The court meeting is about to start." Said Augusta

"Ill see you both in the court ok?" She added.

Rosalie nodded her head and Augusta started to leave. As she passed near Dominic she paused a little and pat his shoulder, and left.

And the silence filled the room, none of them speak anything for a while.

"Thank you, Dominic." Started Rosalie.

At her words he titled his head but soon he understood why she was thanking him.

" It was my duty. If our marriage can help then This is the least I can do for our Queen and crown." Said Dominic.

He's words straight to the point, but they didn't fit well in Rosalie's heart. Yes, he said yes for their marriage, and she knew that only reason because he said yes was to help the royal family and the crown. But it still broke her heart, but she didn't let her emotions show on her face.

"Still, thanks for choosing me and decide to stay by my side. It means a lot to me." She said as she rose from her seat and walked towards him.

She came and stood near him and now Dominic look clearly at the girl.

Rosalie was clad in a yellow dress, her face was glowing and pink lips look like rose petals. Her blonde hair were kept open, which reached her waist. Small diamond pins were used to keep them in place.

"Its time. Shall we?" Rosalie extended her hand for him to hold as it was time for the meeting.

'So what if it's me who needs to take a lead in our relationship. You took one step today, and I'll complete all other remaining steps, no matter how many they are. I will always hold your hand from today onwards to never let go" she muttered in her heart firm and clear. Dominic held her hand and both exited her room to walk towards the courtroom.

At the courtroom.

The grand courtroom of the castle was hassling with ministers and some other high-positioned people from different witch clans.

On the highest platform of the throne was placed.

Ministers and other officers were discussing various political and business matters. Each and every of held a very high position in this court.

Today's court meeting was important as all the ministers and others important people were invited to join the discussion.

Soon the guard announced the arrival of the royal family. And small murmuring stopped.

First arrived Augusta and her husband Edwin. They took their respective seats, nearest to the throne.

After them Rosalie entered the room but not alone, she was holding hand of man, and he led her towards her chair. And then took his own seat.

At their arrival many question entered in the minds of people.

After everything quietened down Edwin rose from his seat.

" Good morning ladies and gentlemen! Today we are all here for an important announcement."  At his words everyone turned their eyes on him.

"As we all know that the things are not very good because of absence of our queen for so long. All the people we send to find her are returning without any news. And we have to do something about this as soon as possible." He's voice steady.  He was serving as advisor of the queen for last three decades. He possesses the reputation of calm, trustworthy, and intelligent man in the court.

"Couple of days ago, me, and some other ministers discuss this issue and we came to the conclusion that we should crown Rosalie; the next chosen one as a queen, until the current queen returned or we found any news about her." His words turn the court on an uproar. Some of them were already about this before hand but the people who don't know get quite a shock.

Small murmuring started to fill the room.

"I know many of you must have doubts about the decision, but after considering all the aspects we arrived at this decision." Said Edwin.

After listening he's words a young man around the age of 30 rose from he's seat and came forward.

He's Name was Owen Morham, quite a reputed name of soulswood.

" Pardon me sir Edwin. I don't doubt your intention or your capabilities but I don't think it's appropriate to declare princess Rosalie as queen at this moment." Said the man.

Owen express his opinion and many people agreed with him.

"We understand what you are trying to convey sir Owen. But I don't see any harm in declaring Princess Rosalie a queen. In the absence of my mother she has right to sit on the throne" said Augusta as she rose from her seat.

She knew that it won't be easy to convince everyone, but she won't let anyone fail her plan.