시작의 새벽/Dawn of Beginning

Chapter Four

Chapter Four

Cullen continued to smile at the stranger to their land. He was no longer glaring at her anymore, this much he knew for a fact. Looking her over, he noticed the curves of her body for the first time. He saw that her chest was a decent size, bigger than most women's since others seemed flat chested or close to it, she also had a tiny waist and big hips which caused heat to rise up at the back of his neck. He had a past of having inappropriate infatuation with a mage when he was younger. Not knowing this young woman's background it made him feel a little uneasy but at the same time she was mysterious.

"We can start with your archery lessons tomorrow morning."

"How early in the morning are we talking about?" Sirena asked in her soft soprano voice, though her voice wasn't shrill or annoying. It sounded young and beautiful to his ears which made him thankful that it was cold out since it kept the blushing at bay.

"At sun rise." She winced a little from hearing the time.

"You might need someone to wake me up then. I have a hard time getting up super early." Cullen chuckled softly at her suggestion. "You think I'm joking, but I'm really not."

"I'll personally come wake you up." He chuckled again enjoying his time with her thus far while thinking to himself, obviously amused. 'She's funny but she has to be bluffing.'

"Then I feel bad for you, I've heard what I do and I guess it isn't pretty." Sirena replied to him finally.

"What do you do?" He asked curiously with a raised brow.

"I guess you will find out, won't you?" She replied flirtatiously not even meaning to flirt, it just happened. Cullen watched her turn her back to him and walk away. He let out a soft laugh then went back to training his soldiers, even sparring with them.

Back in the cabin that Sirena shared with Evelyn, she walked over to her bed and saw her so called "cousin" at her desk writing.

"What are you writing about and to whom?" The American woman asked Evelyn curiously.

"About you being my cousin to my family so that will mean a portrait will need to be painted of you so it gets hung up on a wall in my family's home. I will also need to teach you how to be a proper noblewoman."

"If I must..." The Herald of Andraste turned around in her seat to look at younger girl with a soft smile.

"I'm sorry, but yes, you must. I hired a painter from Ostwick for tomorrow so I will need you in the war room in the afternoon. You will need to sit straight with your shoulders rolled back so please practice your posture. Posture is everything, well one of many things." Sirena immediately straightened her back and rolled her shoulders back as well as making her head straight while nodding her head in understanding. Evelyn chuckled softly. "Perfect! Oh! I'm also getting a dress made for you as well for the portrait and any occasion you may want to wear it." She couldn't help her jaw from dropping in surprise. Evelyn had been far too kind to her and she didn't understand why. She was an outsider; someone who didn't belong there.

"You don't know how grateful I am for the help you're giving me through this. It means a lot."

"I have a feeling that you're very grateful." She smiled softly at her new younger cousin, trying to make her feel like a legit family member of the Trevelyan familytrr. "You will now also have a family connection which is a very good thing." Evelyn's eyes squint slightly as she thought a little before asking a question to Sirena. "Would you like to tell me about your family name, Laurelet?" Sirena placed her hands on her lap as she looked down trying to put her thoughts into words.