Angel's Vow

CHAPTER FOUR

    Razien stood in front of the kings office, waiting for the king to summon him.

" Come in Razien", Razien entered the office he was familiar with.

" My king, what is the reason of my summoning, did something happen?", Razien asked.

" No, not of that sort", Razien looks at him unsettlingly.

" Razien, you know how much I'm fond of you and your work, you're one of the finest warriors I have. Being so good at it, I gave you a land and the title of duke. I entrust you with my life and that is something I don't offer to anyone, but you". Razien didn't understand where this conversation is going.

" My king just ask me already, you making me really curious".

" Razien I am asking you to wed one of Duke Cresttalons daughters ". Razien despised that man with all his heart, he sees how horrible of a person he is. Alaster was known of being cruel with his people making them pay taxes higher than their income. Many people of his land are dying of hunger, while he lives comfortably in his castle. Razien would never accept any of that to his people.

" She is one of his youngest daughters, her hame is Luciana. She was ill for several years so that's why she never had a public appearance with her father".

" Im asking you to marry her , and I'll be indebted to you", continued the king.

" What do you mean your highness, what debt".

" My debt is I'll do whatever you want, Razien.  as long as she'll be safe with you and please take care of her, she is really special".

" I don't understand your highness. You're asking me to marry a girl to keep her safe, while that girl is Duke Cresttalon's daughter. Why is she in danger in the first place".

" I can't tell you more than that, do as your commanded".

" Yes, your highness. When and where will the wedding be?"

" In three days at Duke Cresttalons castle, bring two of you knights with you so they can be witnesses. Also, here's a picture of your future wife".

" She's beautiful isn't she? She reminds me of someone I know".

" I advise you to send the picture to your castle, so they can recognise her when she arrives there after the wedding since you'll be leaving for the trial".

" Yes, my king".

  The king handed him a half torn picture of a girl, that maybe was with someone else in the picture. Razien left the office and could not stop looking at the picture of his future wife, she had dark chocolate coloured hair. Dark blue eyes the colour of the sky at dusk. Beautiful was all he thought. He gave the picture to Ryle his mage that serves him. Razien is keeping him safe from the high order. Ryle ran away years ago, and was a defector. Razien took him in and kept him safe by having a deal made with the High Order. That Ryle will not use his magic against them. In Raziens eyes it was a bizarre demand, but he accepted it anyways. Over the years, Ryle was of use, he protected Raziens land from unwanted monsters and kept his people safe. It was Ryle's way of paying Razien back.

" Take this picture with you and give it to Albert. Inform him that she will be my wife, and to take care of her. This also applies to you. Whatever she wants or needs give it to her".

" Wait Razien, are you out of your mind. You're getting married. What the hell did you talk about with the king".

" Lower your voice, someone will hear us", Razien shushed Ryle as they were still standing in the hallway of the palace.