Chapter 34: Ryan Kennedy Ravert (1)

"What?" I muttered getting up from Damian's lap. I forgot I was still on his lap. Did he just let me sleep here? Oh, how sweet. Looks like our male protagonist can be kind too. But it seems oddly suspicious with his temper and personality. Wait... is he planning to do something to me? Gosh, I'm not ready to die yet. I still need to make sure you meet your soulmate. Since we are on that topic I wonder where Eveline is. The book doesn't state when she enters the grand duke's mansion. But I know that when they first met, Damian was 18 and he was having his debut party. Eveline made a name for herself at that party because she saved Baroness Stylevanna.

"Camilla, we've just reached the capital. I asked Damian to wake you so you can see what the capital looks like," explained Uncle Robert. I placed my hood on my head and gently pulled the blinds covering the windows. Damian moved to allow me to sit near the window, so I could see more clearly. The books describe the capital as lively, full of life and a warm environment. The book did not do this scene any justice. It was better than anything described in the book. I could smell the sweet taste of food lingering in the air. It smelt a bit like some of the street food I used to get. Everyone seemed so energetic, I could see many people conversing with each other. It was quite lively. "This is counted as really little people. Usually, on big events, the streets are full of people," explained Ryan. I nodded at his consideration to explain things to Damian and me. "If only I could go and try out the food," I wished. "It's not suitable for your status," began Uncle Robert before he was shut down by Ryan. "How about I take you around next week Sunday?" he asked. Today was Monday so Sunday would be in six days. I looked at Uncle Robert and he said, "you can decide for yourself,". I turned to look at Damian and asked if he would like to join. "I'm sure it would be perfectly fine just the two of us," Ryan began however he was quickly interrupted by Damian who uttered "Sure,"

I don't know why but the atmosphere seems to have gotten awkward quickly. I coughed slightly to relieve the tension and proceeded to talk to Uncle Robert. "Uncle Robert, what're my parents like?". Uncle Robert smiled and replied "Your mother so the Queen's name is Charlotte Angela Mercia she is the eldest daughter of Count Mercia and Countess Mercia. Your father, His Majesty name is Leonard Vince Avery, he is the youngest son of the late king and queen. Your parents had 3 kids in total including you. Their oldest child is Prince Brandon Avery, and the youngest Prince is Prince Christopher Avery,". I nodded at his reply however this was what I had read in the book already. I was more curious about their personality and characteristics. The book never really states more than needed on the topic of the royals. The book was mostly surrounded by Damian, Eveline and Aiden Ravert. "I don't want to know about this, I wish to know..." I began before Uncle Robert interrupted me saying "Not now,". Could it be that there are things that couldn't be said aloud? This might be the reason. I'll just ask him later. I nodded again.

The carriage came to an abrupt stop, and I almost fell on Ryan again however this time Damian seemed a bit too keen to hold onto me. "What's happening?" Uncle Robert called out. "My lord we've reached Marquis Ravert's house," the knight replied. I came to know later on that the Gran Duke had asked the butler and a few knights to return to the Grand Duke's mansion to settle down first, hence it was the knight who was driving us.

RYAN:

Why did you've to ask Damian to join us?

Isn't it better to just the two of us?

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Damian:

Why did I feel so angry when I heard you two would be going out alone?

Why did I agree?

Why did I want to hold onto you?

Well, I guess it was for the best.

At least you didn't fall onto him.

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Robert Ellis:

This conversation sounds very familiar.

Why does it seem to me that it's like a love triangle?

I don't care who wins.

But Camilla is far too young to have a relationship.

Those two better not do anything rash or they'll have me to deal with.

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