The Royal Mark-Chapter 261: Lock the Door
"I-I don’t understand, what would Yvonne want with Marina to make an effort of putting her in the chamber just so she can transport her out of Qiryn alive? And how was she able to do it?" Elandir asked in confusion.
King Tyrion looked at his wife as if asking for permission to answer their son’s question. "According to Hera, the chamber will put Marina to sleep and also freeze her time. She will not age while inside that chamber. More likely the spell that Yvonne used for Marina will somehow also freeze her connection to the Tree of Life, before she... Before she consumes her life force to extend hers..."
Elandir’s jaw dropped before he covered his mouth in worry and anger. He wanted to portal right away to Saldivar even though he knew that the witch queen probably already set a lot of traps in her kingdom while waiting for them.
But King Tyrion was not yet done, he had more to say. "If that’s really her plan for Marina, then we are also thinking that she also plans to do it to Princess Neia. It’s possible that she’s collecting different races so she can consume all their powers and make herself powerful."
"And that is also why she’s looking for the sleeping divine mages. She wants their powers for herself..." Chris uttered.
"That’s true. There was an ancient spell that could do that but it was now forbidden and all copies of it were burned down. However, the witch queen probably found a copy unless she was able to recreate it on her own," King Tyrion said.
"We cannot just stay here. We have to save everyone that she captured. What’s the plan?" Elsa asked.
"We will postpone the coronation, I will join the hunt," Chris grunted.
"Chris, your wolf is not stable. What if Yvonne is expecting this and she laid out a trap for you? You cannot go!" Elsa protested.
Chris held Elsa’s arms and looked into her eyes and said via their bond, ’That bitch took my sister and now Marina. Elandir helped us, and if it was you, he would also help me. I cannot let him down now. Don’t worry, I will be careful. I will tell Elandir and Stefan to knock me down as soon as I feel that something is wrong.’
Elsa closed her eyes, let out a deep sigh, and said, ’Okay, I understand. I will let you go but you have to promise me that you will not close off our mate bond. I have to know what is happening to you. The moment you block me, I swear I will fly to you!’
Chris smirked and kissed Elsa on the forehead. "I promise..."
"Looks like you two have agreed already. I can portal you and your family to Zemaria, so King Christopher will be at peace that his family is safe," King Tyrion offered Elsa.
"Thank you, but Rocco and I will stay here. I cannot leave Arcanis while my husband is gone. I have to make sure that it will not fall under the hands of witches or demons once again. But please, allow my family to use your portal going back to Zemaria. I don’t want to risk their safety at sea."
"Of course, I can do that. Go and pack your things now, the time limit of my portal is not as long as my son’s, so we have to go soon," King Tyrion said.
King Allister nodded and signaled Valeria, Milda, and Arla to go back to their rooms to pack. However, when they were already in the hallway, Milda called King Allister’s attention.
"F-Father... I think I will stay here," she said surprising everyone.
"What do you mean?" King Allister asked in confusion.
"I am not ready to go back to Zemaria yet. If I go back, I will remember Mother, and I will be sad again. I know that I will never forget her but I want to have a vacation even for a short while so I can take a break from crying and being lonely.
Maybe I can start a new life here. I also find Rocco very charming and he makes me happy. Perhaps I can help Elsa take care of him since she will be very busy managing her husband’s tasks.
I just want to breathe, and I won’t be able to do that if I go back to Zemaria right away. Everything in there reminds me of Mother and it breaks my heart," Milda ruefully expressed.
King Allister looked at Valeria who pressed her lips into a thin smile and nodded, showing her approval at what Milda said. He walked to Milda and embraced the princess who hugged him back.
"I understand what you mean. I will talk to Elsa right away so she can make the necessary arrangements. Are you sure you’ll be fine here?" King Allister asked with a worried face.
"I don’t know as well, but I will never know unless I try. I hope I will be. I just want to move on and put all the painful memories behind me so I can continue with my life," Milda declared.
"Alright, I’ll go to Elsa now. Valeria you go ahead, I’ll join you as soon as I am done," King Allister gave her daughter a kiss before heading to Elsa and Chris’ chamber.
Upon arriving, he finds Chris cradling Rocco while Elsa and some servants are busy packing Chris’ things that he will use for their journey.
"Elsa, can I talk to you for a moment?" the King said.
"Of course, Grandpa, what it is?"
"Can Milda stay here? She said she doesn’t want to go back home yet for it reminds her of Irina. She’s my daughter but if you don’t trust her then I will not force you to let her stay here."
"She’s family and she’s trying to help herself so we have to help her too. She can stay here as long as she wants. I’ll keep her busy so she won’t think about her mother too much and be sad," Elsa replied.
"Thank you, Dear. Bless your heart, I am thankful that your parents raised you well. I’ll go ahead before they leave me," King Allistered jested before leaving.
When Elsa turned around to resume packing he saw Chris in tears while silent staring at their son who was peacefully sleeping in his arms.
"Oh, Love..." Elsa murmured as she walked towards the father and son. "You know that you don’t have to go right?"
"I know, but I want to. If I were in Elandir and Stefan’s shoes I already took off the moment I found out that you were in danger. I would give up my life for you that’s why I know how they feel.
Stefan likes Neia, he doesn’t say it but it’s very obvious in his actions. I think it is because he is waiting for her to turn eighteen that’s why he is keeping everything to himself. Elandir and Marina fell in love with each other a long time ago and even though they can’t be together, Elandir would risk his life for her.
They are my friends who are always there ready to help me and I will do the same for them, no doubt about that. It’s just that I just met Rocco and just thinking of leaving him so soon makes me miss him already," Chris stated.
Elsa was touched by what her husband said. She’s happy and sad at the same time that Chris feels that way and all she can do is wish that the hunt will not take long so he could go back to them as soon as possible.
"Then find that bitch as fast as you can so you could go home soon. We will wait for you..." Elsa smiled before leaning over and kissing Chris on the lips.
It was a short and quick kiss... Or at least that was her plan. But Chris grabbed her head with his right hand and devoured her lips.
His tongue shamelessly dived in and explored her mouth, tasting her sweetness. Elsa didn’t reject his advances even though the servants were still there with them. She welcomed him happily and reciprocated his affection.
The servants started shooting glances at them and giggling to themselves which Chris heard. So he pulled away and ordered, "Looks like you are done packing since you have time to watch us. Take my things to my horse and lock the door when you leave."
The servants bowed and were all ashamed that they got caught. They hurriedly picked up Chris’ belongings and hurriedly went out.
Elsa was trying hard to control her laughter at how red the faces of the servants were. She then took Rocco from Chris’ arms and put him in his crib. She cast a spell on it to make it swing left and right to make sure that his sleep would not be disturbed by what they were about to do...
