Winterfrost

Chapter 5

"Wow" she muttered  as she looked at the wedding dress that she was to wear.

It was white and gold. It had light green flowers at the end to signify that she belonged to Loki. She looked at Seraine's. It was pure gold and had red embroidery. Hers was more delicate than Seraine's

"Do you like it? " a cold voice came. Winter froze. She turned to face an icy gaze.

"Q.. . Queen" she said before bowing low, " Yes I love it, it is beautiful and I am privileged."

The queen seemed satisfied with this answer and she lifted winters head up.

"You are the youngest aren't you? " she asked thoughtfully.

"Yes my queen. I am" winter said.

"Ah. I remember now. You were the child I had with William" the queen said while in thought. Winter twitched at the name of her father.

"What is your name? " the queen asked.

"Akeira winter, my queen" winter replied. She looks at the door and nearly gasped. Loki stood silently. He indicated her to be silent. She complied.

He was walking by and heard the entire discussion. What kind of mother did not know her own child's name?

"Ah yes. Winter" the queen said, "the Prince chose you? " she almost scoffed. At this Loki's lip twitched. He opened the door to reveal himself. The queen turned obviously  startled.

"Queen of the valley" he bowed . She bowed as well.

"Prince Loki Is it? " she asked. He smiled and nodded.

"It is an honor for my daughter to be selected by you" she said. He looked at winter whose eyes were glossy. The queen looked at her as well. She lifted her chin with a pointed nail. Winter winced. It was barely noticeable, but Loki saw it. He tensed as he saw her delicate skin turn red.

"The honor is mine" he said rigidly.  The queen smiled and bowed at him before she left. Loki  looked at winter. She looked forlorn. She smiled a tight small smile at him.

"Is the honor really yours? " she asked before he could open his mouth.

He nodded, "it is"

She smiled another small smile, " thank you"

"Do you not smile fully? " he asked softly.

"What reason do I have my prince? " she asked  and turned away. At that moment Seraine entered and looked at Loki and then at winter.

"Are you alright winter? " she asked protectively.

" yes I am" Winter nodded. Loki smiled at Seraine, who returned the smile.

"I must. Check... If there is anything to be done for the wedding" Loki said awkwardly. Seraine  nodded. Winter looked at him. He maintained his gaze with her for a minute before tearing himself away. He walked out.

"What happened? " Seraine asked.

"I think he heard a discussion between me and the queen" winter said, " as usual she did not know my name. He must find it odd."

"Well. You may tell him after the marriage I guess. He will be your husband "

"Right...my ..husband"

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