Bride Of The Tecan Lord

Chapter 3

Location: Tec

Nimo's POV

Standing beside Ronxa in the spacious throne room of the Tecans, I could feel the heavy stares of everyone on my chin, some stealing glances and others staring boldly like Jaya, Nauel's personal maid who has not bothered to hide her irritation and disapproval since I showed up at the Hohrian kingdom under the guise of the princess. The look on her face when Ronxa revealed to her that I was not her princess but a shapeshifter is one that will remain etched forever in my mind. I appreciate a good deception just the same way a hunter appreciates a good kill and if I'm being honest, this is the only reason why I was slightly annoyed when Ronxa put an end to my little game by telling her the truth.

I c****d my head to the left, granting Jaya a perfect view of my face which wore a mischievous smile, I winked at her, relishing the irritated look that immediately found her face as she quickly turned away embarrassed that I knew she was staring at me.

My attention was stolen by the announcement of a very special someone's presence in the room. I turned to look at the door, my fake blue eyes were immediately met with his blinding, captivating golden eyes. I straightened quickly, dusting off invisible dirt from my clothes and keeping my head held high, never breaking contact with his eyes not even for a blink.

As he drew closer to me, I couldn't help but peruse his features: silver hair, broad shoulders, incomparable gold eyes, sharp pointed nose that lined his plump lips. He looked like a sculpture of God only more handsome.

"It's showtime Nimona, do not give him a reason to doubt you or else it will all be over for both you and I" Ronxa whispered into my pulling me out of my trance by giving me a slightly harsh tug.

"Keep your advice to yourself Queenie... I know showtime when I see it, also Nimo has nothing to lose if anything goes wrong so worry about yourself but then again you have no reason to worry because I am Nimo Ravene… I always deliver" I retorted in a light whisper as I twisted the finger she was tugging at me with.

A shadow of a smile touched my face as I watched Ronxa bite back a shriek but that smile was quickly washed away when a huge shadow hovered around me.

"Am I disturbing something?" a husky deep voice asked impolitely, his eyes fluctuating between me and Ronxa.

"Not at all my lord" Ronxa was quick to respond.

"I am asking the princess... I would like it if she responds herself" he stated seemingly impatiently.

"No my Lord… you were not in any way disturbing anything" I chuckled nervously, waving my hands in the air.

I wrestled with the urge to cower underneath his uncomfortable gaze as he perused me, suddenly the traditional Tecan corset wedding dress looked too provocative in my sight despite the provision of fair coverage to my little cleavages.

He started his perusal from my—Nauel's head down to my body, taking in my fake features, dirty blonde hair, light blue eyes, bony cheeks, sharply pointed nose and cupid's bow shaped lips.

I remained quiet until he was done, a little glint in his eyes that were immediately washed away by the waves of nothingness showed that he was somewhat pleased with what he saw.

"You seem to be well my Lord… that is pleasant" I complimented, forcing a bright smile on my face as I reached out with my hand to touch his forearm but he took a step back, preventing my hand from touching him.

My forced smile gave way to a nervous chuckle, as I slowly withdrew my hands and placed them by my side.

"So it seems… It's been quite a while princess. How have you been?"

He asked crudely in a voice that showed he couldn't care less.

"I've been good, my lord and even better now that I am here. How have you been?"

"Good"

Ah the famous one word reply. Just wonderful.

"Mm… good" I nodded.

A mirthful laughter from someone stole my attention. I quickly traced the sound to someone who stood behind my future husband, it was a handsome man with charming, mesmerizing blue eyes just a shade darker than Nauel's and a platinum blonde hair that stood just between the lines of being long and being unkempt. I almost drooled, it wasn't every day a girl got to see two handsome men in one day most especially when that girl is from Gob. The closest thing we goblins have to a God like male is a foolish Prince.

His laughter died down immediately Raun spoke "And the reason for that unruly act is?"

He had an eyebrow raised as his gaze remained on the man behind him.

"Forgive me my Lord. I am simply just amused by how you choose to welcome your future wife… you're making the poor princess feel awkward..." he started, stepping away from Raun and moving closer to me. He placed a hand on my shoulder, meeting my gaze. I could see mischief glistening in his eyes.

"Why don't the both of you go for a hug?" He asked, pushing me towards my future husband who stepped away and allowed me to fall.

"Ouch…" I winced in pain.

" Well… I will have someone take you to your room. I am quite sure you've had a very stressful journey coming here and you would like to rest a little bit before the nuptial ceremony takes place " Raun said, his eyes resting on my sprawling figure on the ground but he made no attempt to help me stand up.

"Kidd…" he turned away from me, facing the group of attendants who stood behind him and watched us from a far distance. An old butler stepped out and bowed his head.

"My Lord," the butler responded.

He nodded towards me without saying a word but the butler understood, he turned towards the door and strided out without saying a word to me.

I scoffed, shaking my head vigorously at his rudeness. I was about to help myself up when a large hand reached out to help me, with my eyes I traced the hand to the face of the owner who had a mischievous smile plastered on it.

"I'm Thon your Highness" the handsome man finally introduced himself as he motioned for me to take his hand.

I grabbed hold of his hand and he helped me up. I immediately took to patting my dress.

"Don't put too much thought into his rudeness… He has it rough just like most people do" Thon said to me.

"Is that so? Well I was just about to go ask him what side of the bed he woke up on" I replied, chuckling.

The mischievous glint in his eyes was immediately replaced by that of amusement before he erupted into laughter.

"I think I like you already," he confessed, still laughing.

"Well I'm not sure I can say the same about you after that stunt you pulled on me" I also laughed, reminding him of the event that happened a few minutes ago.

"Well it most definitely was my fault. I apologize"

"Accepted"

Someone cleared her throat and we both turned to look at her. It was Jaya.

"Queen Ronxa has already gone with Kidd ni— my princess… we expected to follow them " Jaya informed me.

"Who is this beautiful lady?" Thon asked, his eyes lingering on Jaya's body

"Forgive me for not introducing you both earlier she is Jaya Na— my faithful personal maid" I answered

I noticed the way he looked at her intimately as he said "Well allow me to apologize to you Jaya for keeping your princess from her chambers by leading you both there myself"

"Will do" Jaya responded authoritatively.

"Follow me then" His husky voice said as he led us out the door.