The Emerald Queen

Fussing and drilling

Sherrose POV

The closer we got to the castle the more I felt like running away cause I knew that Lady Devenchire would give me hell for this and I suspect so would lady Eleanor, who I could see standing at the doors of the stables hands on her hips dressed in her pale yellow dress and matching cloak,

she was like the mother I never had, loving, kind, gentle, soft spoken and a brilliant healer and herbalists, she was always good natured, which makes me wonder how she ended up with Master Rahul the Master of the kingdoms guards and head of the Royal guards and my teacher in weapons and war tactics and military. They have 3 boys together, who I see as brothers.

“Princess where have you been and why do you insist on riding this giant creature, lady Devenchire is going to freak when she sees you, the entire castle has been frantically looking for you, this is unacceptable. Get down. “ she said waving her hands, her face a mixture of fear, relief anger and anxiety.

Just as Hunter helped me down Lady Devenchire came rushing towards us, her displeasure evident on her barely aging face.

Lady Devenchire was the proud owner of the most prestigious finishing school in the realm, everyone that is anyone wanted their child to study there cause woman who left Lady Devenchires went on to do great things and were equipped to do more than just be a lady, wife and mother. The school was for the past 4ysars strictly for Edenites. Lady Devenchire herself was no push over she believed in doing things right and getting perfection and what she wanted she got.

“Disgraceful behavior and not that of a Princess. You should have been almost ready by now not galavanting witb someone who was supposed to be helping Master William. “ She said giving Hunter a dangerous look before turning on her heel.

she started walking into the castle continuing her lecture as was her norm, " We will have to skip breakfast in order to prepare you properly." she said glancing over her shoulder as she walk ahead of me back straight and hands clasped behind her back in usual fashion. I walked silently behind her head held high. I learned long ago that a royal never bows her head to anyone save those higher in rank or out of respect. Hunter on the other hand had abandoned me choosing to go find Master will instead, the coward.

I was send straight to bathing in fragrance oils and then went straight into my dressing parlor which was the room to the right of my suite.

Lady Devenchire had setup a mini salon. She had me doing facials and nails and hair making sure my physical appearance was flawless, she also insisted on drilling my mind with the guest list for todays royal arrivals.

"Now first to arrive on three hours time will be the Prince Jason of Valor and his cousin Lady Desera, they will be stand ins for the Queen and King of Valor who are expecting their first Child and fear complications.” Lady Devenchire was saying

“So Prince Jason is the kings son from his first marriage? “ I asked feeling confused

“No, do keep up princess, Prince Jason is the Kings brother and the kings father was close friends with His Magistey so they have a bond and are an important kingdom to know. Now his cousin Lady Desera is betrothed to the Marquis of Silver. “ this was giving me a headache now.

“Wait, Lady Devenchire do I need to know who is betrothed to who? “ I asked not perticully interested.

“Yes, cause The Marquis of silver happens to be His Magisteys nefew from his mother’s side." this had my attention. “The kings nefew will be coming too I suspect? “It was not actually a question.

“yes now no more talking let’s finish your foundation, so it can set. Now the person to watch your back for is Lady Silverton the duchess of Silverton, King Charles’s Niece and her husband, Susan Silvertons Grand father and King Cheakys mother were brother and sister, however since his Magistys mother married into Eden they have no claim to the throne.” Lady Devenchire explained. “ But she somehow does not see that so be on guard.” This was a lot to take in for me.

“So you telling me that these relatives will be arriving today and want the throne? And nobody saw fit to warn me about this before why?? “ I asked feeling frantic and suddenly stressed.

“Because they don’t matter!! “ King Charles said as he waddled into the room on his cane. seating himself on the sofa as everyone stayed in a bow

King Charles Jhon Adam Sinclair III or King Cheaky as most referred to him.

Is Edens longest reigning king and was now 89 years old, He was a brilliant mind is a gentle soul loved by his entire kingdom and everyone that has ever met him. He believes in honestly and loyalty and is more than just my king, he is my father, very best friend and role model.

“ and more importantly you have been chosen as my hier so they have no claim to the throne.” He stated as matter of fact.

"Now I heard the nightmares are back." he said watching my face carefully.

"I am sorry Magistey, I needed air this morinug and the garden was not doing it for me nor were the battlements or training grounds and I need to ride, I am sorry I know I was reckless please don't lecture me too." I said feeling like crying.

"For goodness sake your princess please don't cry your face needs to set." lady devenchire said quickly fanning my face

"Can everyone please give us the room." His magestey said patting the seat next to me.

"Bbbbuut yoyoour magestey the princess still needs to dress so we can stile her hair before she goes to do receiving." Lady devenchire protested but the king just waved his hand.

Once alone he held me close, " It's okay my precious gem stone I know how you feeling, remember I too once had to assume rein of eden and although the pressure are different I can relate and don't worry not only will I be there every step of the way but bored of counselors will be there to guide you too." he said as he cooed me till I felt calmer.

Then pulling back he asked. " So what was last night's one about? "

I took a deep breath and retold my dream blinking back the tears that threatened to spring forth. When I was finished his magestey looked furious.

"That boy really hurt you didn't he, with his stupid words I should have never allowed then in." King Charles said

“ It's fine your magesty, I was foolish back then atleast he was right about that and now I get to show him how wrong he was about the rest and I would like to see Prince Gareth again it's been 3 years since we last spoke.," I said smiling even though he had ghosted me for 3years I still missed my friend and he promised we would be betrothed should his return, I guess I never got over my crush.

Somehow his Magesties face seemed to darken some more but he said nothing. Forcing a smile he patted my hand.

"Very well my gem just remember you are the highest authority after me nobody is to make you feel inferior in Your kingdoms and you bow only to me. Now I better rest and let lady devenshire finish her work or we both dead meat.." he said as I help him rise and wobble to the door which allowed lady devenshire to start her fussing all over again