Chapter 11 - Killing Intent (1/2)
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Ava's (Atlas'/Pandora's Birth mother) POV
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The woman in Infront of us is Laura the Fleming family. They are a well-renowned noble family that we are on neutral grounds with.
Due to my family's up-and-coming status as a potential minor noble family, we were invited to a picnic party by my old friend, Elaina Starnight. She's an old friend of mine, who, however, failed to mention the fact that there will be so many people attending.
Yes, we had prepared well which meant we didn't look out of place, but it still took me by surprise to see so many nobles in one place.
”If it isn't the Ravens. Long time no see” Laura stated, making a few heads turn to stare at the confrontation.
”Yeah, been busy these days haha,” I said
”I heard your lovely daughter Has finally turned 14 this year and is now going to one of the prestigious Schools” Laura commented
Even though it was supposed to sound like congratulations, it sounded more like an insult.
”yes, she is quite good at magic too” I mocked back.
Just when the woman in front of me was about to reply, Elaina had come to the rescue.
”I see you have finally met after such a long time. oh, where are my manners” said Elaina while covering his mouth with an open palm and a shocked face behind it before giving a curtsey, which we promptly returned.
”It's been such a long time Ava, how are you? oh, and i see you have had a little girl while you were away. What's her name?!” Elaina said energetically
”Pandora,” I replied with a bright smile.
”What a beautiful name, all gifted huh. Maybe one day she can share her gifts and marry one of my boys, what do you say?” said Elaina with a small chuckle, yet I knew she was being serious.
”Well that's up to her to decide when she becomes of age. Anyway, I have 3 others to worry about so I should be fine for a while” I said while chuckling along.
”What Nonsense! If you leave your daughter to marry whoever she wants, not only might she bring someone unworthy, but there's a chance she might not bring anyone at all. When they reach the age of Aroura you should start arranging marriages before it's too late” argued Laura
”I agree” chimed in Elaina. ”you should at least secure an heir before allowing them to make whatever decisions they want”
A few of the people eavesdropping nodded in unison, not because they were agreeing with her statement fully but because they wanted to have a chance to marry her daughter into their families.
I was in quite the tough spot here, I felt like any second now, the men around us would swarm me and ask for my daughter's hand.
Thankfully, Elaina seemed to recognize my worries so she changed the subject to Pandora instead of carrying on the topic.
”Isn't she a cute one?” Elaina said in a loud commanding voice which sent a message to all those who were about to make their move.
Pandora was in her moving chair that had two handles and two four small wheels on the bottom. It had a cloth in the middle which made it look like a miniature stretcher with wheels.
Elaina bent down and pinched the small cheeks of the asleep Pandora before kissing her on the forehead. This caused her to wake up immediately with half-open eyes, staring directly into Elaina's light brown eyes.