Gathering Storm

Casmir entered their chambers at the end of the day, his eyes droopy with the day's obstacles, despite a victorious smile tugging at his lips. He dropped onto the bed beside her, draping his arm over her side. "I would have never expected any of this to work out the way it did, but here we are, rulers over two kingdoms with power to envy across the realm."

"I told you that I would have my revenge, I warned him that I would never forgive him." Isabella turned to face Casmir, watching his green eyes with silvery specks that glowed with power. "Are you coping with everything that needs to be done?"

"It's a lot, and it's very demanding. But with both of our father's offering me assistance I am finding it rather easy to manage." He sighed happily. "I never thought I'd see this day. Thank you Isabella for making my dream come true."

"Your dream?" She touched his lips with her finger tips.