The Old Gods

Long Live The Queen

The whole even was beyond magical, the day was filled with joy, laughter, and everything that Zorya considered joyful. That night, she decided to focus on good people, on everyone that supported her and made her happy, for them she will be the best queen they could ever imagine, but when it comes to others...

"You didn't tell me that our new Queen is able to make our little brother so happy." Tall, short haired man laughed at Jonah.

"I am telling you brother, I have never seen him like this since the tragedy that happened." Jonah said watching Darius and Zorya together.

"I am just afraid that the people will not accept her like Darius did." He man replied when Darius approached him with Zorya by his side.

"My queen." The man said and bowed his head to her, and so did Jonah which made Zorya feel slightly uncomfortable because she wasn't used to such a treatment.

"Zorya, I would like you to meet my brother Avram." Darius smiled at his brother. Zorya haven't seen him around before, because Avram was mostly traveling around other kingdoms and deal with trading.

"I am glad to finally be able to meet you in person my Queen. I have listened many stories about you." Avram said and kissed Zorya's hand.

"I hope only good stories." Zorya answered nervously.

"Well when I visited Gora Nevskaya to finish the work I had with trade, I heard so much, your people are almost worshipping you." Avram answered.

'You were there? How are my parents? Are my people alright?" Zorya couldn't control her emotions, even if she was now a Queen of another kingdom, she still referred to people of Gora Nevskaya as her own.

"They are fine my Queen, and they send their regards to you, hopping that you will meet each other again one day." Avram answered.

Zorya felt her heart dancing with joy inside of her chest when she heard his words. The mention of the place that used to be her home made her feel the sweet taste of nostalgia on her lips.

"I will make sure that we arrange the journey to Gora Nevskaya after the winter passes." Darius answered after seeing Zorya's excited face.

After Zorya and Darius had a chance to be alone for a moment, Zorya looked at him nervously.

"I am sorry for not being able to control my emotions, I don't think that the Queen should do something like that." Zorya said.

"The shouldn't ever apologize, let alone for showing emotions. You are more passionate then the most people I know, never apologize for being unique." Darius answered to her.

Upon hearing the word passionate, Zorya's mind escaped to the thoughts of the first wedding night, the night she should spend with him. Zorya shivered, the thought about losing her virginity to him made her nervous, but at the same time she feel happy that it will be with someone like Darius, who never seemed to judge her, not even when the two of them were enemies.

"Darius..." Zorya stuttered his name, unable to form a sentence, or a question and ask him anything about the first wedding night, or even express insecurities about something like that. But Darius was first to answer the question she haven't even asked.

"I promise you that I will not lay my hand on your body without your permission to do so. I have no desire to force you to do something you find rather uncomfortable."

Zorya bite her lip feeling blood rush to her cheeks.

"But what if I want to?"

Darius twisted his lips into a smirk.