"Today we will officially announce," The king announced as I held Xia's hand. "The wedding of the future duchess and duke of the empire!"
"So, let us all raise a glass to the wonderful future of our kingdom!" The king smiles, raising his glass up into the air.
The crowd cheers and raises their glasses towards us.
"Congratulations to the future Duke and Duchess!" People cheered. The crowd erupted with applause.
I held Xia's hand in mine. Next to me, she looked majestic, just like a princess.. She had a bright smile that would light a dark tunnel with just one look.
Xia had changed into a beautiful pale yellow gown adorned with shimmering pearls. Her hair was put up with long white ribbons and she wore white gloves up to her elbows as well. She looked dazzling, and it was no wonder why every man in the kingdom desired her.
All the guests were then led into the ballroom, which was more grand than ever: there were candles and flowers all over the place. And sitting in the overhang was a group of performing musicians. Dressed in black attire, they swayed as they played their music.
"Aren't you going to ask me to dance?" Xia says airily, meeting my eyes, waiting for me to reply.
"Of course, my princess," I kneel before her on one knee, looking up at her with one of her dainty hands in mine, "Your Highness, would you like to dance?"
"Yes," Xia smiles.
Everyone watches as I lead her into the middle of the ballroom. The cheerful music begins to slow down into a soft, romantic melody.
I placed a hand on her waist and felt her arm's warmth on my shoulder. We danced to the music in the room as others joined us. Watching Xia dance with me was interesting to some people. One came up to me pulling me away as I felt eyes piercing through my soul. I looked back to see the back of Zyne's head walking away.
"My lord, isn't it fun getting married?" The nobleman spoke in a mocking tone. "Don't you think she will have her way because of how she is?"
"Why worry?" I spoke coldly in a stoic expression. "Once she's mine she can't back out, There's no more exit for her."
"Oh..Alright the," He muttered "That's one way I suppose, well I wish you luck."
"She will stand as my wife along my side and be nothing more." I spat out annoyed with his attempt at mockery. "I'll impregnate her and she will have my offspring whether she likes it or not."
