Jade's maid pinned her hair into place and added her headpiece. The King's mother had sent over a gift box with a jeweled necklace and a matching tiara to wear. The maid worked through the night to add the delicate veil material to the tiara, that she now pinned into place.
"Are you crying?" Jade asked her maid.
"You're just such a beautiful bride, M'Lady. And, well since your mother died I have always felt like I was more your family than your servant."
Jade hugged her, "You are my family."
The maid wiped the tears off her face and continued to make the last-minute altercations to Jade's dress. "There, all done."
Jade looked at herself in the mirror, "I hope my father makes it here on time."
"I am sure he will, Your Grace."
Jade pushed her maid on the shoulder, "Oh don't you start!"
"Better get used to it." She said teasing Jade. Even though Jade was the only daughter of King Winters, she technically could not inherit his crown. He was a traditional man and didn't believe in a female descending to the throne unless she was wed. So that is why he wanted to find her a powerful husband.
It just was lucky for Jade that they happen to also be a good match, and care for each other. And the other eligible ladies on the list happen to self-destruct. What Beth had done was a shock, still. Jade had tried to be friends with her and still didn't notice what was lurking below the surface.
Since the announcement of their engagement, Isadora has been glued to Jade's side. Talking to her about wedding things, about new dresses Jade will want once she is crowned queen.
She had been groomed her whole life on how to behave like a queen... What she wanted to make sure she got right was how to be the queen He was expecting. She also heard from a few of the maids that the ladies of the court used to be pretty hard on the late Queen. So Jade wanted to try to get off on the right foot when it came to the court.
The King assured her that regardless of how the court felt, his feelings for her would not falter. He loved her, and Isadora loved her.
Jade had sent out gifts to each of the members of the court with their inventions. A beautiful Ivory fan for the Lady of the house, a silver flask for the man of the house, for those who had children she sent along with dolls, books, other age-appropriate toys. The members of the court could not believe how generous the new queen to be had been already.
Jade's maid said she heard some of the other maids talking about how well the gifts were liked. "I think you are off to a good start M'Lady."
Jade smiled and made her way down to the chapel within the Palace. Standing outside the double doors was her father, King Winters.
Winters approached his daughter with open arms, "My sweet girl! I hope you are fully recovered from your injury." He lightly touched the side of her head, then kissed both Jade's cheeks. "I am so proud of you."
"I am glad to see you are the well father." Jade kisses her father on her cheek.
He places her hand in the crook of his arm, "Let's get you married shall we."
The double doors open and Jade's breath is taken away by how beautiful the chapel is. Candlelight bathes the room in an orange glow, and she looks up at the King. He was the love of her life, and she knew that he had made a little room in his heart for her. That is all she can ask for.
The vows were read, the unity candle was lit and the ring was blessed before it was placed upon her finger. Next everyone made their way to the ballroom for a celebration.
King Winters smiled, "I met Lady Isadora, I can say the same to you. She is an exceptional young lady. I hope that my Jade will be a worthy stepmother to her."
The King shook King Winter's hand, "Thank you for raising an amazing daughter!"
The King nodded, "If the time I have spent with your daughter has been any indication, then I have no doubt that she will be an excellent mother to Isadora, and any children we have."
Winters takes a scroll out of his coat pocket. "I understand that Isadora is to inherit the traitor's lands. And if you have a male heir, he will inherit your crown. But if you should produce yet another heir, or if you should have two grandchildren of your own. Then I wish to leave my kingdom to one of them. I leave it in your capable hands to determine who."
The King and Winters grab each other by the forearms and shake on the agreement. "And we have an alliance between us moving forward." Added the King.
Winters raised a glass of wine to his son-in-law, "Here is to our future. I raise my glass to you, the richest man in the realm."
The King raised his glass, "Treasure is not all silver and gold my friend." He looked at Jade dancing with Isadora. "It's not all silver and gold."
Winters smiled and nodded to the King. He then bows to one of the single ladies of the court, "Care to dance with an old king?"
The Countess bowed deeply before King Winters, "I am honored, M'Lord."
They moved onto the dance floor, and Winters spun her before he dipped her. Upon bringing the Countess back up, he kissed her. "Too bold?"
"Not at all, M'Lord." She said with a smile.
Winters chuckled and danced with her through another song.
The King found his way to Jade, whispering in her ear, "Don't be alarmed, but I believe I saw your father wandering off with the Countess."
"Are you kidding me? Well... good for father." Jade said as she raised her glass in a silent toast to her father.
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ℌ𝔢𝔯 𝔊𝔯𝔞𝔠𝔢, 𝔐𝔶 𝔔𝔲𝔢𝔢𝔫 Book 2
HistoryczneThe 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...
