Joey's P.O.V.
"I do not care that how much land you control Duke, I refuse to marry your daughter to get your grain. As your prince and future king, near future need I remind you, I demand that you deliver the grain as promised without any promise from me to marry your daughter." I say, anger filling my voice.
How dare he push me so? He may hold the largest area of grain, but I am still the ruler of this Kingdom, and I refuse to be pressured in this manner. Of course I know I must at some point marry, Lord Hartman unfortunantly reminds me of that fact constantly, but I refuse to marry a girl I have yet to even meet. She has never even been at court, how am I supposed to accept such a marriage? Oh how my life would be easier if I could just wed Daniel...
"Sire, you insult me. My daughter would be a fine marriage to anyone, and I am offering her to you!" The Duke replies.
"No, sir, you insult me! I am the best marriage for anyone in the Kingdom, I could marry for land, I could marry to seal alliences, I could marry for another crown. So why would I settle for simple grain which is supposed to be delievered to me anyways? I will make sure that your daughter marries well, but it will never be to me. I am done discussing this matter, you will deliever the grain tommorow, or I shall have your head! Do I make myself clear?!" I say, unfortunantly letting my anger get the best of me.
"Yes, Your Majesty, very clear. I shall have the grain here tommorow." He answers before leaving the room.
Marriage...
I had almost managed to convince myself that I would not have to marry a woman. How I wish he would not have reminded me of my need for a queen and an heir. I know it foolish to let myself believe that Daniel and I could have a a fairytale ending, but I can't help it, I need the hope that a happy future with him brings.
"Why is it I just met a very upset Duke telling me that you have wounded his honour?" Sawyer says as he bursts through the door.
"Probably because I just refused to marry his daughter." I say sternly.
"You refused? Why? Lady Viola is a beautiful girl and a proper match. She is youthful and her virtue is intact. She would make a great queen." He says confused. Should I tell him, or not? How do you tell a close friend that you, the King, have broken the law? How do I tell Sawyer that I not only wish to be with a man, but have been with a man? Just breathe Joey, he is your friend, he will understand, hopefully.
"I simply refused because she does not spark my interest in any way. I know she is considered to be beautiful, but to me she shall never match up to the beauty I see in my bedchamber every morning and every night." I answer honestly.
"Yourself? I beg your pardon but would you not consider that slightly selfobsessed?" He asks. I have to siffle a laugh at the him believing that I consider myself to be said beauty.
"No, not I, I speak of the charming and gorgeous young man that is called Daniel Preda." I hold my breath as I await his reaction to my response.
"Sire, you cannot mean this, it would ruin you. It is against our laws." Sawyer asnwers me. He is horrified, I knew he would be, I knew he would be scared. I can only hope he is accepting, and that his reaction truely only is worry because my love is a fellony.
"I do mean it, I love him. I am gay. Sawyer, your my oldest friend, and I tell you this trusting that you will never repeat these words to anyone." I say, hoping he is the person I believe him to be.
"Of course I will never tell a soul. If you love him then I only hope he loves you back, and that he is worth your love." He says, engulding me in a hug that I did not realise was needed.
"Thank you, he is. He is good, and kind, and brave, I admire him so." I say letting all my love for Daniel seep into my voice. Sawyer lets go of me and stares me right in the eyes.
"Well, then you have my blessing, but I warn you; I fear the people may not be as accepting, should this ever come out." He says, his tone serious.
"I know, but he is worth the risk." I answer. And I know the words I speak are true, Daniel is worth the risk. I would risk everything for him, my crown, my riches, my life.
I would give up anything to call him mine.
A/N: Hey guys! Long time, no see. Here is a short, but needed chapter. Hope to be uploading soon again, but really busy right now.
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