Chapter 310 - Port City of Veluria (1) (2/2)
”Hold on tight.” Tempest gave us a warning before making a landing.
The landing was rough, but we landed on the ground safely. Servants were already standing by near our landing area. They were lined up neatly to greet our arrival. I saw Duke Destia standing at the front with his children beside him. He looked much older than his age, as I know he is just a shy away from my father's current age.
'He must have grieved greatly with his wife's passing.' I thought.
The ducal couple must have a good relationship with one another, knowing how Duke Destia had not attended any social gatherings because of his wife's poor health.
Our party had come down from Tempest carefully, with Regaleon taking me into his arms. I have the feeling that he was going to carry me all the way towards the estate like this.
”L-Leon, you can put me down now.” I said feeling quite embarrassed.
”I am more at ease carrying you in my arms my wife.” Regaleon said with a straight face. ”What will I do if you trip down and fall. Or if you go bump to things accidently. Or…” He was trailing off, saying reasons that surely will not happen if I was careful.
”Husband, I am pregnant and not clumsy.” I looked at him with irritation. He sighed when he saw I was getting angry.
”All right. It is not good for you to be irritable my wife.” Regaleon said and gently put me down. ”But take my hand and stay close to me.” He plated a kiss on my forehead gently and it made me smile.
My feet were now firmly on the ground. Regaleon offered his hand and I took it without any second thoughts.
”Your majesty, King Regaleon and Queen Alicia of Grandcrest.” Duke Destia greeted us. ”I welcome you to our estate.” He and his children respectfully bowed before us.
”Thank you for taking us in with such short notice.” Regaleon said and gestured them to rise.
”Of course, your majesty. It is such an honor for the royal couple to grace us with your presence.” The duke replied. ”It has been a while since I have since her majesty. Back then you were but a small child this little.” The duke smiled gently and gestured with his hand my previous height when I last visited.
”It is an honor for you to remember me Duke Destia.” I replied curtly. ”I am sorry if it is late, but I want to express my condolences to the passing of your wife the duchess. I have only heard of the news not too long ago.”
Duke Destia's smile turned sad with the mention of his wife. ”Thank you, your majesty. Oh, by the way, I would like to introduce you to my children. This is Raphael, my eldest.
”It is a pleasure to meet your acquaintance, your majesty.” Raphael bowed his head towards Regaleon. ”It is nice to see you again, your majesty Queen Alicia.” He gave me a sincere smile and bowed.
'Now I remember his name.' I thought. 'I called him big brother Rap back when we were little.'
”And my youngest here is Deborah.” The duke introduced his daughter.
”It is my pleasure to finally meet you your majesty. King Regaleon of Grandcrest.” Deborah curtsied in front of my husband. When she looked up, her eyes were fluttering and was hooked on my husband's face.
I knew this look best. It was a look of l.u.s.tful adoration towards my husband. It made me irritated looking at how Deborah was using her body language to get Regaleon's attention.
edited by: nalyn
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