CHAPTER 19: SEEKING ALLIANCE
Kael's pov
"And what do i get in return if i help you". Arid Looked me straight in the eye and asked.
"Oh, you, you get to stay alive and keep your kingdom together,how does that sound" i walked around the room, looking around. And he said
"Of course, that's all you're good at. Making threats".....
"why, of course and it always ends up effective" i countered. "Need i remind you that this is my kingdom and you are standing here, unarmed, making threats?.... Do not over estimate yourself prince kael, i have over 20 thousand soldiers scattered around this palace. You and your fifty men stand no chance." A hint of anger flashed across his eyes.
"No, you should not under estimate Me, Arid, even with my little number, we will lay waste to the lot of you and your men if need be…" i moved closer to him "But of course i do not intend to do so cos then, my brother will know i am here and will come for me. And i can not have that so i will give you a listening ear. Give me your terms" i said to him and sat down on the chair he had stood uo from a while ago.
"Why are you looking at me like so, go on, state your conditions." I said again when i noticed him looking at me. I am feeling surprisingly groovy right now. Humorous you might say.
" Bring your people in, i will tell you what i want when i see how many people you have with you." He said after a brief silence.
"As much as i do not like being left on edge, i will accept what you just said, but i warn you King Arid, do not wish for your death in the name of an alliance demand….oh and lest i forget, please arrange a place here for my wife and i." I looked at him intently and spoke in a final tone.
"Fredric, Take 20 men, go back to the bermuda and bring the people here, let them settle at the mountain sides. Bring seraphine here to meet me." I told Fredric after we left Arid's room, "yes sire" he bowed and left together with a few men.
"The rest of you, find some place and rest." i turned and went back to meet Arid inside.
"So, have you arranged the place for me yet?" I asked when i met him in his throne room. "Can you stop acting like this for a moment, its really annoying. And didn't you just leave here like less than ten minutes ago?. Not all of us are… 'weird' like you" my mood did a 180 turn when he said that.
"What the freaking hell do you mean by 'weird'" i stared at him dangerously.
"No offense, but i mean,... You, you are different, you are not the regular kind of human we all know i'm sure you know that." He tried to sound nonchalant but i could sense the fear radiating from him.
" Is my space arranged, i have no time for your silly games" i folded my hands behind me.
"Igrith, has the extra chamber been prepared?" Arid called to a middle aged woman and asked. "Yes, my king" she bowed deeply. "Escort our uninvited guest to the extra chambers" Arid said again laying emphasis on the ''uninvited'.
As i walked closely behind the woman, we came across lots of women who kept gawking at me, i just ignored their lustful gazes and continued ahead. "Igrith, who is this man" i heard a smooth low female voice ask and i turned towards the voice, of course, it was the famous beauty princess of the Argard kingdom Lady katerina , red hair that reaches her waist , hazel eyes, a little mouth. In all honesty she was a beauty to behold but she is nothing compared to my seraph. I smiled unconciously at the thought of seraph. "This is the king's guest, my lady" the middle aged woman responded.
"Aren't you prince kael? I have seen you in a battle before" princess katerina turned to me, her cheeks flushed red. Nothing i haven't seen before.
"Yes, my lady, but i will prefer if you all could address me as Kael." I answered her.
"Carry on, don't let me stop you. I will be seeing you around prince… sorry kael" the princess bowed slightly. I walked away with igrith beside me.
"This is where you will be staying my lord. Guards and maids have been assigned to you if you need anything just ask." Igrith said and was about to leave.
"Wait, you remember the man who was standing beside me when i first entered the palace doors, right?" She nodded "yes, my lord".
"When he comes back, have someone bring him and the woman with him here, please" i said trying to sound polite. "As you wish, my lord." She left.
After some long hours of waiting, just a little moment to dusk, the guard stationed outside my room came in to inform me " my lord, the soldier has returned with a woman, shall i let them in?" .
"Let them in" i rose from the bed, my heart beating in anticipation to see my lovely seraph but i remained composed.
"Kael,.. oh, why did you leave me alone without telling me where you were going" seraph started nagging again. This pregnancy has really changed her. I hope she gives birth soon. I hugged her and said,
"I am sorry love, there were things that needed my urgent attention, i'm glad you are here. Welcome"