Last star shinning

19. Queen

LUCIEN'S POV.

I had a great day with Levina. But our incident on our way back scared me the most. I was afraid I will lose her, but she proved everyone wrong. No, I don't need to protect Levina. She is the thoughest person I know and she proved that she can protect herself. This incident showed, that my plan to ignore her will not work. She is valueble, she is the kings wife and if I love her or not - people will still try to take her away. Last night I hurt her badly and I figured I went too far. Today I tried to fix the situation and made my mind up. I will win her heart. I will show her, how madly and deeply I care for her.
Before killing the last thief I wispered to him a treat:
- I swear I will kill your whole clan before any of you will ever lay a finger on my wife. NO ONE WILL EVER TOUCH MY WIFE.

After that, I made sure I got Levina home safely.

LEVINA'S POV.

It was about time we needed to go to sleep and I felt uncomfortable walking out of the bathroom in my night gown.  I peaked trought the bathroom door. Lucien was already in bed reading a book. He was shirtless...
" you got this Levina" I said to myself and went to bed. I saw Lucien look at me and slightly blush. The bed was huge, but yet, I could still feel his warmth. I was facing him with my back.
- what you did today.. I was impressed.
I turned to face him. - where did you learn this? - he asked.
- While I was kept captive, I had to go hunting daily and, well, I had to learn it.
- I'm still very sorry for what happened to you. I took care of that man, he will never do harm to you.
- Is that why your hand was bloody the night you got drunk?
- I.. uh.. yes.
I stayed silent for a moment.
- Thank you. - I said.
- For what?
- For not being mad at me this morning, for protecting me and for -
- I did not protect you Levina. It is you, who always protects herself. Now sleep, you got a big day tomorrow.
- goodnight, Lucien.
- goodnight, âme soeur.

I had no idea what that meant, but that night I finally slept well in such a long time.

In the morning I woke up in Luciens arms. He was breathing deeply and was still peacefully sleeping. As comfortable as I was, I had a busy day today. I'm becoming a queen today and I had to be ready. I slipped out of Luciens arms and went to get ready.
I was pacing around the coronation room, sligly nervous until I spotted Lucien with his crown on leaning onto the collum. He was smilling.
He saw me staring at him and so he decided to come up to me.
- Are you nervous?
- Very! I wasn't this nervous since I had to play piano to my mother for the first time!
He started laughing.
- Well, chérie, sorry to dissapoint you, but today thousands of people will watch you, not only your mother.
- Thank you, genius, like I didin't figure that out myself.
He smiled.
Our conversation was interupted when the pastor came into the room.
- Your majesty, we are ready to start the ceremony.
I took a deep breath. And kindly nooded.

Lucien went over to the throne, while I had to walk down the carpet with all traditions. I reached the throne and said my vows to the country. Shortly after, I was announced as the queen and me and Lucien were both sitting on the throne with crowns on. People started chanting " long live the queen". Lucien grabbed my hand and gently kissed it, to make me feel better.

The ceremony was over. People went their ways and it was just me and Lucien left.
- I have a surprise for you.
- A surprise?
- I had to wait till the ceremony was over first.
- What is it?
- A honeymoon.
- Where?!
- It is a surprise! You will see when we will arrive. Your maids have packed your stuff and we will have to leave really soon, as its few day trip.
- Thank you. - I said.
- You deserve it.

We left the palace and started our journey. We won't be back to this palace after our trip. We will head straight to the main castle as the summer is coming to an end.
The trip didn't feel long though. All the time me and Lucien where chatting and laughing. He was a great companion when he was not grumpy.
Few days have passed, and we have arrived. His location for our honeymoon was Italy.
We settled into a mansion on the edge of a cliff. You could see the beautiful sea from here.
- Do you like it?
- You kidding me! This is more than I could ever expect. Thank you. - with such words I hugged him. I felt that he did not expect such action but hugged me back in a second.