The Flames Of Obligation

and Valoria had always bee

en the two nations. However, in the face of increasingly pressing external threats, notably the Empire of

ng the legendary battles of Valoria, the two sides met to discuss this alliance. King Marcus

d war, but his eyes shone

g Marcus in a firm voice. "The Empire of Thalios grows in power

and-pepper hair, stood in front of him. His features wer

vity. " However, the union of our children should not be just a pol

y we must give them time to get to know each other, even if this means delaying the c

the two kingdoms now r

a

ective heirs to

ation of Lé

wit sharp. Twenty years old, she had jet black hair that fell in cascad

ugh s

nsibilities of her rank. Her education had been rigorous

twenty-five years old. His stature imposing nature

r

had spent a large part of his life on the fields of battle, learning the art of war alongside his father. Howev

at a banquet organized to celebrate the announcemen

of candles, and the walls echoed with the la

ble. She looked around the room with a serene expression, although her mind is tormented by the uncert

an I sit next to you?" »She nodded, a courteous s

ndelle wasn't t

ch," he replied, taking a

Your reputation as a gr

arrassed by the complimen

many feats on the battlefield

in his eyes. "War is not never as glorious as peo

o

ion our comm

h uncertainty, to be honest. But I hope we can fin

. Maybe we could start with a walk

of the castle. The night was clear, and the stars shone like diamonds in the sky bl

ful," Adrian said finally. "They see

s union is more than a simple political arrangement. »"Me too," he replied softly

scussing their lives, thei

ween them eased, replaced by mutu

wedding

eparations in full swing. When the day comes, the great room of throne was trans

waiting in his chambers. Her hands shook slightly as she adjusted her veil. His

Duchess whispered, her eyes shining

g a deep breath. "I hope to be at the l

ed the Duchess, shaking

ion a s

who awaited her. She inspired deeply and began to walk towards the altar, where Adrian was waiting.Adrian, dressed in an elegant fo

eautiful,"

vade her heart. "T

rituals and solemn vows. When it came time to exchange the rings, Adrian slipped a rin

ct and cherish you,

trembling with emotion. "And I, too, p

ed that they were now h

laced a soft kiss on her lips, sealing their union under

eption room, where delicate dishes and refined wines were served. The musicians played

However, despite the festive atmosphere, Léa could not help but feel a some apprehension about the night to come .