59. For our Family.

I was finished getting dressed admiring my new ring. Looked at the bed behind me and smiled energetically.

" Pull yourself together, fiancee. " - I kissed his still bare chest, neck, both his eyes. "We made them wait enough. You have five minutes. "

I closed the door on a still out of breath man smiling on our bed, still naked, and went downstairs.

The family was nowhere to be found. I asked Rose where they were.

" ..Well, they kind of ran off. After ..you know. " cleaned some glassware, avoided eye contact for most of the time, and told the rest to the wine she stacked.

" Also said they wait on the hill with that man from yesterday, Lord Em. Between you and me..w-hat did you do to him? "

She turned around, not hearing my answer. But, I'm that shameless..with her.

I kept that one to myself and asked for some of wine instead as I was waiting for Zephyr to come down and fending off the probing questions of the bar maid.

He did put on some of the new clothes I bought.

Dressed all in white except his new long black boots. That unearthly wet head I loved and his smile .. I felt my mouth salivating.

His shirt was buttoned only till midway, showing his necklace dangling in the front proudly, displayed my gift..and part of his perfect physique he worked so hard on.

Yeah.. we should've stayed upstairs for sure..

Needless to say, he stole the air out of the room.

Hearing and seeing the looks, he got the wrong idea.. With a nervous smile, he walked behind me.

" Are these people ..did they heard.. Did they?"

I pulled him by his new shirt and locked my hands on his waist. I slid my hand on his ass and looked behind him.

People immediately found their drinks super intriguing once more. Men or women..my Zephyr affected them all.

I pointed at my lips and waited for his to wet them. He pulled away, licking them a little.

" ..ch,ch..Wine? "

" Hmm..want some? "

" Sure.." - he sat down, and I leaned on his knee and rested on his neck. " Where is everyone ?All the rooms were empty as well. "

" They..went ahead waiting at the hill." my voice was normal, but I kept my eyes on two particularly persistent snakes who kept looking at his back.

I gave them a winner's smile and left my hand on his shoulder, and hoped they understood it.

He took the wine Rosemarie offered and looked to me, appreciating my figure.

" You look incredible. "

I touched every inch on him and patted his shirt. " So do you.. I like you in white. It matches mine.."

He looked at my clearly purple dress confused but quickly remembered and looked inside my cleavage for confirmation.

He played with my hair and gave me one of his best smiles.

We were glued together deliriously happy.

Talked to each other until our glasses were empty and headed out to night air.

" Let's not rush love... I want to enjoy myself with you."

" Hmm, I'd like that."

We walked hand on hand, and I let myself get lost in this perfect night.

I kept watching my ring and getting lost in silly fantasies. I suppose maybe not so silly, Zephyr can make them into a reality like he proved it many time before.

" By the way, did Olaf finish with the daggers? I never saw them on you."

" He did.. I had some extra work commissioned. So we might as well pick it up in a few days together. " he put his arms around my shoulder, and I grabbed his waist.

" He also had his wife work her magic on the rest of the jewellery for everyone. Should be ready soon."

" What extra work? "

" It's a surprise." he just looked ahead with a smile, ignoring the people tripping because of his looks or bowing around us.

Hmpf..what craziness he came up this time?

Our walk was slow and perfect, it was came to an end seeing our family on the hill. With so many, they were visible from the far. There are so many people in our lives now.

We walked close, greeted everyone and mother, Miranda, granny, Demelza, and Eli. Even the Emil girls swarmed me.

They took my left hand and examined my ring up close and personal.

They were all amazed just as I was. After all, precious stones are luxury only the elite can afford them, let alone it's size and colour of it and perfect oval shape. Hell, I bet it's visible from many feet away.

We accepted some hugs from Carlos and Ciren.

Princess looked incredibly happy because we were. Happy life, happy kids.

" Sorry for the wait. You all seem in good spirits. "

" Brother... Come and let's show everyone the garden. Vistellia is getting impatient. " Alexander like all dressed in brand new clothes Demelza brought him.

" Lead the way, brother."

We all looked like a family from a much better background than we actually were. Such a crowd of people marching drawn attention, but with Zephyr and Carlos mixed in, it was inevitable.

Carlos was in service for the Lord for a year now and was well known by the citizens.

We went in little groups toward the garden.

Zephyr and I walked a little further behind them.

" So with this, our little trip comes to an end. It was eventful, huh? "

I pulled his arm around me and rested my head on him.

" Next time... just you and me. Hmm? "

" I'd like that."

The guards let us through with a little salute, and we invaded the garden late at night.

Ilianna and Ciren ran ahead, touching every flower they could reach.

Granny was over the moons. She walked from flower to flower, smelling, touching, and even tasting some of its colourful petals.

The couples soon disappeared, and Carlos went to play with his little sister and our daughter accompanied by my mother.

We walked back to the same stone benches and sat down watching the tranquil scene.

" You know, once home. We gonna be extra busy. Whether we stay or go. " we faced each other and talked about what's going to happen. " It's gonna be hard."

" My love, I'm ready for it. Also, I don't have a single doubt that each and every one home will trust you and will be just as agreeable like they always are."

" I believe in that too. I just don't wanna get surprised. I just want us to be safe. " we played with each others hand, and he looked towards the castle visible from almost every on the city.

" That fool of a lord..he is the worst kind. The one with royal influence and an army. He was always going to be a problem..it just happened faster."

War.

It eventually happens to everyone's lifetime. In this kingdom, there is always another foe to fight. This time, it's Karta.

" Tell me, my love. What exactly are you planning? "

He didn't wait a second to gather his thoughts. Meaning he was more or less had a plan already.

" The wall around us is necessary and first priority. Comes spring, we should send out riders to each village with a divine beast and then hunt them down."

He sounded sure of every word. His profile was serious even though we were watching children play with flowers and water.

" We need to gather support from those people. The way we are..it's just not enough. We need more warriors, more weapons, and more training. We just need more .."

I wanted to help somehow, but for now, all I could do was stay by his side. In time, we face problems, and I'm certain I will be able to offer assistance.

My training allows self-defense even against larger man but, war? Blood and carnage.. I just don't see myself ever enjoying the heat of battle like Zephyr or Alexander did.

" I believe you, Zephyr. Help will come. People will, too. " I rested my head on his and conveyed my honest feelings. "Do whatever you need, kill whoever it takes..to protect our family. "

I never saw his eyes more serious. He smiled slowly and took my hands and kissed it gently.

" Whatever, it takes. "