Chapter 287: A walk and a ball to plan.

"The crown prince was dead the day he killed his brother’s beloved and their child. Nothing you said could have changed his fate." Sigrid said in response to the thought her grandfather had.

He was not feeling guilty, from the way things appeared. However, it seemed like he would always wonder what role he had played.

Sigrid reached for third blueberry of the night but Roland stopped her from taking it, shaking his head. He turned to the duke and said, "I believe that my wife is right. It sounds to me like the fourth prince was on good terms with his brother Alexander. The crown prince was going to die one way or another." He sighed. "Sadly, it is rare for brothers to share genuine fondness for each other in the royal family."

"Sad indeed." The duke raised a wine glass to his lips and downed the rest of the contents. Then, he stood up, stumbling from side to side.

His valet and Brolin quickly went to his aid.

"It seems that I have drunk a lot more wine that I realized. It is time for me to excuse myself and return to my home." he mumbled deeply, taking a deep breath after.

His cheeks were slightly flushed, his eyes heavy. He looked both drunk and sleepy.

"Escort my grandfather home Brolin." Sigrid ordered.

As the duke was led away, he shouted out, "Oh, I have another story to tell. It is about...." he belched and laughed. "pardon me."

Brolin decided to carry the duke out and the last words Sigrid heard her grandfather say were, "Unhand me you beast, this is uncouth. I am a gentleman, one of the original four gentlemen of...."

so Sigrid did not

night of uncomfortable sleep in the sofa next to the king’s bed. She did it every night none the less and her devout behavior was already a subject of

learn of his faithful

pulled her up. He put his right hand on the curve of her back and said, "Might I invite you

at

to Sigrid as she thought

the stars beautiful?" he

gave

a walk under the stars was romantic? Why did it seem to be

you find beautiful

of him, beginning a slow backwards walk. "Is it vain if I say us?

his hands on her waist, pretending that he was giving her question a thought. "Hmm, well

three seconds and said, "Good answer your highness. You have earned yourself a very fat reward, tonight I will do anything you

He looked back at the royal castle, suddenly thinking that their bedroom was

we must complete our

he said slowly, drawing out the disappointed sound from his mouth. A breathy

two peas in a pod when you are denied what you want. It is called delayed gratification my love, part

stumbled over a small rock but her caught her, tightening his hands around her waist. He turned her around and hugged her from behind, leading her to the

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