The King dressed for breakfast, taking care to place the handkerchief that Jade gave him in his vest pocket. He buckled his belt and added his blade.
"Your Grace, we have reports of King Edwards troops spotted on our land again." A guard stated as he handed a sheet of paper to the king.
"Damn.. I don't have time for his shenanigans!" The King slammed the report down on his mahogany desk, causing his quill pen to fall from its holder. He picked it up, wiping the ink off the surface. "It's because I didn't promise to wed that awful daughter of his." The King growled between gritted teeth.
The guard waited for the king's order. They had grown used to these sneaky attacks from Edward over the years. It is part of the reason security has been increased around the palace lately.
"Gather the council, I will meet with them in one hour. Have my troops gathered and ready. They know the drill by now." The King snarled. "And post extra guards at the entrance to the two towers." The King hung his sword from his hip, "We are on the brink of yet another pointless altercation."
The guard bowed, "Yes, Your Grace." He left and headed to the head guard, who informed him of the requests from the King for the troops. Then he made his way to the Chancellor's residence. Once informed of the situation, the Chancellor made haste for the palace council meeting chambers.
The King walked into his smaller dining room where he normally took his meals with his daughter. And he even managed to crack a smile when he heard Isadora and Jade talking about books and art. His daughter always amazed him with how smart she was. Advanced in her studies, always looking for something new to learn.
Isadora looked up when she sensed her father's presence and smiled. "Oh, father! Lady Jade knows so many books!"
"Lady Jade, you found my daughter's weakness." He dropped a kiss on the top of Isadora's head, then kissed Jade's hand. He took his seat and ate a few grapes off his plate, enjoying the chatter of the two females as they continued discussing books.
At the one-hour mark, a servant came into the room and handed him a note from the Chancellor. It informed the King that the council was assembled and waiting for him in the council meeting chambers. He finished his cup of tea and stood.
"I am very sorry ladies, but I have some pressing business I must attend to. A King's duties are never done."
Jade stood from her chair and bowed before him, "I wish you good luck in your endeavors Your Grace. And I will keep young Isadora entertained until she is due to lunch with Lady Beth. Actually, if the weather is nice... perhaps the three of us could walk through the garden?"
The King shook his head, " Unfortunately I must ask that the three of you remain in the palace. But you may enjoy any of the rooms within the walls that you like."
The ladies bowed again, "As you wish, Your Grace."
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ℌ𝔢𝔯 𝔊𝔯𝔞𝔠𝔢, 𝔐𝔶 𝔔𝔲𝔢𝔢𝔫 Book 2
Ficción históricaThe King is faced with a tragedy one year after the birth of his daughter. After being in exile for ten years he comes back to his kingdom to secure his place as King and take another bride. His daughter needs a mother, and he still needs a male hei...
