Adalia the daughter of the shadow hero ~chapter 13~ father-in-law and the wedding dress
We had reached the castle safety. Andrew and I went to the castle gardens, there were no nobles there today, which was a bonus. I hated it as they watched 'lesser' people like hawks. Andrew and I sat by the pond, I was leaning against him while his arm was wrapped around my waist. He told me about his hero training, I listened intensely to his every word.
"I am glad you agree to be my bride, Adalia. " he smiled nuzzling my neck." My father would have chosen my bride if you disagreed, yet, he hates my choice. "
" Because of my father? " I looked up into his eyes. They reminded me of a forest when the sun shines through the leaves making it a bright green. I wasn't at all surprised when Andrew nodded.
" there was an incident that involved my father being kidnapped on Reaver's orders " Andrew explained" he has hated Reaver and anyone who is connected to Reaver in anyway "
" I think most people don't trust me yet because I am his daughter, but I know that in time they will " I looked back at the pond. "Yes, anyway, would you like a drink? I am a terrible host not to have asked earlier." Andrew hugged me.
"I would love one, my dear host " I grinned as he helped me to my feet, we went to the kitchen. The Maids made me a lovely cup of tea. They seem cheerful and happy about Andrew's engagement to me. I fell into deep conversion with the one of the msids, while Andrew spoke quietly with the head cook.
" What in avo's name is 'she' doing here? " we all turned to see King Elliot standing in the doorway looking furious.
" 'She' is my fiancee, Adalia has every right to be here! " Andrew growled protectively, Elliot glared at me.
" She is the daughter of a monster! " Elliot said
" So says someone who hates me because of my father! " I butted in, Elliot looked at me as if I was a bit of dust that had been forgotten.
" I will not hesitate to kill you here and now. " Elliot warned
" Wouldn't that be treason? After all, I am marrying your son." I grinned, he was speechless, he just glared at me again before leaving us in peace.
"You're brave to stand up to the king! " The head cook looked at me in surprise
" That's why I wanted to marry her..." Andrew looked at me dreamily. I blushed, but smiled all the same.
"Well, I know that I will enjoy working for you in the near future. Have you considered a wedding date? " the cook asked
" I don't know, a few weeks... Next month maybe... " Andrew said" What do you think? "
" Next month sounds fine, a few weeks sounds too rushed" I told him
"Good point... Next month it is, we have a lot to plan " Andrew hugged me
" I should head home, Father is expecting me in time for tea" I kissed his cheek, he bid me fair well as I made my way home.
I met Brandon on the way back, he gladly decided to walk me back.
"So, what adventures have you had? " I asked him.
" Well, I joined the light and I have been fighting the shadows ever since. " Brandon told me. I stopped to look at him
" you work for the light? " I repeated
" yeah, what's wrong with that? " Brandon asked
" Nothing, as long as you promise not to hurt my father. He may be a shadow, but he is the only parent that cares about me " I continued walking
" I knew that you would say that " Brandon chucked" I never planed to attack Reaver in the first place. "
" That's good news " I smiled
" Anyway, tell me about the slavery ship! " Brandon laughed. I told him what had happened on the ship, he laughed.
" What's so funny? " I asked
" You were never one to make things easy " he smirked, I rolled my eyes. Brandon headed home once we had reached Lake view manor gates. As soon as I got inside, I headed straight to my room. I collapsed on to my bed, with a sigh.
" Adalia? " Dad came into my room.
" Yes? " I looked up at him
" Are you ok? " he sounded really concerned
" I am fine, but we have decided a wedding day " I sat up
" When will it be? " Dad sat next to me.
" Next month " I replied" I don't even know what dress to wear"
" Don't worry about it, my dear. " Dad smiled reassuringly. " I am sure that Queen Vanessa will help you find a dress "
" Yeah, Thanks dad. " Will you walk me down the aisle?" I asked
"I would love too. And most frankly, I would have been upset if you asked someone else " Dad smiled
" Thanks Dad! " I smiled and hugged him. He chucked, but hugged me back. I loved my family.
