Clyte and Gemini stepped out of the seamster's shop where Henry had followed them outside and wanted to see them off.
The Coachman, on seeing clyte, he quickly jumped down from his seat to open the door of the carriage for her. He noticed the strange looking little girl beside her.
Clyte stepped on the wooden stool the coachman had placed on the floor for her and climbed the carriage.
When it was Gemini's turn to get in, she stared had at the wooden stool and carriage, her gaze darting between the queen and the coachman. After gauging them for seconds, she imitated clyte and got in.
She sat in front of clyte and the coachman closed the door before hopping on his seat.
With the windows of the carriage opened, the wind blew clyte's blonde hair making it wavier than ever.
They finally arrived at valor after riding for about three hours. The journey was quiet as both were immersed in their own thoughts.
The carriage stopped at the entrance of the castle where Anchor marudas the king was already waiting.
Clyte alighted the carriage along with Gemini and anchor who had a wide smile on his face furrowed his brows and the smile wavered slightly.
Getting closer to his wife he planted a kiss on her forehead.
"Welcome dear". He greeted and his eyes fell on Gemini who was glaring already glaring at him. When clyte realized what was happening she quickly tried to salvage the situation.
"Come on my king let's go back inside". She said.
"Who's she?". Anchor asked.
"We'll discuss that inside". Clyte whispered and turned to Gemini, placing her on her back, they made their way inside the enormous castle.
"Oh I'm famished". Clyte said as she yawned
"You came back home at the right time as the kitchen maid just finished cooking". Anchor said and clyte smiled.
"How was your visit to the seamster's shop?". Anchor said as they made their way to the dining room. Anchor was a tall man with brown wavy hair that was just a bit above his shoulders and he had brown which could make anyone think he was a human but looks were deceiving as he is a first generation vampire.
"It was fruitful. Henry stitched me a dress as a sign of appreciation." Clyte responded and giggled.
"For free?". Anchor asked surprised.
"It could be for a favor, I don't know". Clyte shrugged.
Gemini could already feel her ears bleeding as she was not used to noise or chattering.
The large doors to the dining room was opened for them. The trio walked in head high with pride.
The chairs were pulled out for them and they sat accordingly.
The dishes were served and clyte started eating immediately while Gemini glared at the food as she was not familiar with it. She darted her gaze between anchor who was eating elegantly and clyte.
Instead of the spoon, Gemini picked up the knife with the intent of scooping the soup when anchor stopped her.
"Use it this one". He took the knife from her and shoved the spoon into her hand and she started eating.
"Gemini?". Clyte called to have her attention which she did that turned Gemini frustrated.
"Would you like to change your name?, I mean if you are okay with that". Clyte asked and Gemini wondered why.
"Okay". Was all Gemini could mutter.
"How does ' rose, Syria, echo' sound ". Clyte said and continued. "Or maybe you prefer roseli....". To be interrupted by Gemini.
"Venom". She replied
"Venom?". Anchor asked and Gemini nodded.
"Venom it is then". Clyte said and clapped her hands.
When the meal was over clyte took venom to her room and the walk to the room was quiet with only their footsteps making sounds.
The servant who was already waiting at the door quickly opened it.
Clyte stepped into the room first then venom followed behind.
Venom's eyes took in the interior design of the room, the furnitures and others that looked new to her.
"This will be your room from now on ". Clyte declared.
"Okay". Venom whispered softly.
"I also wanted to tell you that you'll be introduced to everyone in the King's courtroom tomorrow as his daughter". Clyte said and venom who was busy internally admiring the calligraphic writing on an empty portrait turned to look at clyte.
"Just like that?". Venom asked and clyte loved the question.
"No, not just like that. We'll cook up a delicious savory edible story for everyone ". Clyte replied and venom sighed.
"Okay ". Venom said tiredly and clyte bent to venom's level of height, placing her hands on venom's shoulder to which venom took two steps back immediately and clyte sighed thinking maybe she was allergic to everything which was true.
"I'll treat you well before and after I have my own child. You'll always be my daughter venom. Understand?". Clyte said and venom nodded.
Clyte stood straight and turned around to go back to her room.
"Good night venom, if you need anything my room is two rooms away from yours". She said and made her way out closing the door with a soft thud.
With her gown sweeping the already clean floor she maid her way to her room that she shared with the king.
The doors were opened for her and got closed only after she walked in.
Anchor was sitting in front of the mirror proofreading the papers his ministers sent to him.
Raising his gaze his eyes met clyte and he smiled.
"I was waiting for you". He stood up and walked towards her before pecking her.
"I know". Clyte said.
They moved towards the king sized bed and sat down.
Clyte illustrated all her plans about venom for anchor.
"So you mean I should tell everyone in the courtroom tomorrow that venom is the result of a woman I had an affair with?". Anchor asked as it didn't make any sense to him.
"Yes". Clyte replied.
"You and I know I've never had an affair before ". Anchor said.
"You speak as if I'm the only one you married". Clyte replied. "Are we still on that?, they are my mother's wives not mine. Do realize my mother will be present in the courtroom tomorrow?". Anchor asked. "I know". Clyte replied and continued "Anyways that doesn't matter anymore. My venom matters now". And stood up to have her bath.
Back in venom's room while she was busy adjusting to her room, someone knocked and she stared at the door. The person knocked again and when venom didn't reply the person opened the door to meet a pair of glaring eyes. It was the maid assigned to her. The maid Echo by name went on her knees as she had thought venom was sleeping or rather wasn't in the room. Echo hoped venom wouldn't tell on her.
"I'm sorry my princess, I thought you weren't in the room". She pleaded.
Venom didn't breath a word and she walked slowly towards the maid and inhaled the air around her and she quickly turned her face and body away.
"You can go". She dismissed the maid through her gritted teeth and she was struggliing with the urge to bite her.
"I came to help you with your ba....". The maid continued.
"Leave. Now". Venom said her voice coming out a little louder and echo quickly bolted out of the room.