In a blur, King Harvey takes us back to our castle and the men walks off to train. Beta Tom looks at me as if to ask a question, but simply walks away. King Harvey frowns as he wraps an arm around my waist, guiding us to the library.
“Beta Tom is very anxious for your answer, Elena. He is desperate for your blessing.”
I sigh. “Are you sure of him, King Harvey?”
“Do you believe me a liar, Elena?” King Harvey raises an eyebrow. “I have not lied to you about a thing, why would I start with Beta Tom?”
“She is my sister, King Harvey. I raised her, I worry, I worry and worry some more.”
King Harvey warmly smiles at me as he squeezes my waist, pulling me to be body and body with him. We walk in step.
“You will make an excellent mother, Elena.”
“What about aunt?” I grumble, knowing that I d
