Chapter 2
Stefan's P.O.V
Flashback
The throne room was silent when I entered. Dozens of nobles stood waiting, expressions hard as rock. I walked with calm authority towards the throne at the far end of the hall. I took a seat and the whispers began.
"*Your Majesty*Lord Halvar spoke bowing slightly. Your recent decision isn't one to be accepted easily. A truce with Averi???and your marriage to its first princess????"his tone carried a weight of disgust. "This decision troubles many "others stepped forward,voices overlapping. When the last voice faded, I gave them an icy look,a quiet command for silence. "You stand before me questioning a decision I already made????"I spoke voice low but perfectly clear in the vast chamber. "I accepted truce to end the needless blood shed of our people. I accepted the marriage because it was necessary. Our kingdom needs a Queen." The nobles exchanged looks, none willing to accept my statement. Lord Halvar took another bold step "Forgive me Your Highness but necessary????of course our kingdom needs a Queen but not from the enemy's land. The princess may be a pawn nothing less. How can you trust her???any of them?? My dark gaze shifted to the brave Lord who dared to challenge me. "I do not trust them,and I do not need to." I leaned back slightly eyes narrowing. "War brings nothing but the death of our people. Unity even a falsed one may save lives"...
PRESENT...
"Your Highness you're making a big mistake "Axel spoke as the maids prepared me for the wedding. "A mistake?? what mistake??" I took my eyes off the book i held and stared at him through the mirror.
"You should focus on searching for *Her* not accepting a truce which might be a trap." He telepathically said. I smirked at him speaking to him using the same method. "The late king my father was buried after finding out the truth and since then we've got no trace of where she could be. What if it's a false prophecy?? I've already given up searching and besides, the truce i accepted is to end the war. The lives of our people matter". He gave me a hard glare through the mirror and I ignored him and continued reading. "Enough you can leave"I told the maids and they quickly left. I stood up and stepped out walking towards my carriage. Axel with few guards followed behind....