𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓬𝓻𝓸𝔀𝓷 𝓲𝓷 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓼𝓽𝓪𝓻𝓼

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Kalen – chapter 6

After the sparring and the fun, I and withKendra, the king had invited us to lunch, along with the other royals, and SirCaldor. Once we had taken our seats, the dinner had begun, and we were allfeasting as the Queen talked about how much fun she had in court today and thatLucas and Kendra should have joined her. "I have an announcement to make" KingAlexander shouted over the chatter. Everyone fell silent and nodded as theylooked up at the king. Waiting to hear his words. "Kendra, my lovely daughter"... the king hesitated before speaking away. Kendra's eyes were widened. "Ibelieve it's time you get married daughter, you see Sir Caldor here has askedfor your hand in marriage and I see it as fitting" the king waited for Kendrato respond, but her eyes were a shade darker, and she had dropped the fork inher hand on the table with a loud clatter. Tears welled in her eyes, but sheswallowed then down. I couldn't help but feel the icy cold tidal wave ofsadness drown me in as well. Sir Caldorcleared his throat, and all attention went to him, but I kept my gaze onKendra's as she kept hers on the king. "Kendra is a beautiful lady, and I wouldlove to crown her as my queen, what do you say Kendra!" Ally who was filling up the goblets hadstopped where she was next to Kendra. Kendra lowered her gaze from her fatherand turned to look at me. I was sitting opposite her at the table. She fixedher posture and looked around the table. "I am the daughter of Esmond, and youbetter hear me out now because I will certainly not repeat myself again. I willnot be sold of to the highest bidder at this table and I certainly won't marryyou of all men Caldor, I shall be queen of Esmond not the queen of your heart.So here is a lesson for all of you. I will find my own equal, and I will bowdown to no man, so quit trying to sell me off like some servant" Kendradeclared with confidence in her voice, she tersely nodded to her father andretreated out of the dinning room, her silks following her behind, her swordsafely placed by her hips. Ally left to follow Kendra on command of the Queen.And the king apologized to Caldor and looked straight at the doors as ifsomeone would walk in at any moment. Anddinner ended in silence. I passed by Kendra's chambers only to hear her lovelyvoice sob repeatedly