Chapter 112 - First Night
Hana left Ivy side after settling her down on the sofa and went to sit in front of her. Hana glared at Ethan who came in the hall and said "It's better to be good this time."
"Ohh, Hello. You guys have arrived." Ethan smiled at the couple to which they smiled back. He turned towards Hana and said "Obviously it is going to be good, Grandma. Lyo, bring out the snacks."
Ethan placed the tray on the table and sat on the sofa to get his back some rest, he was damn tired than the newlyweds.
"Gavon, you better have maids in this mansion, these two boys don't know a single thing and they will suffer my granddaughter.'' Hana reminded Gavon.
"I will think about it, Grandma," Gavon replied while passing a teacup to Ivy. Ivy took it and thanked him.
"What's there to think? This fellow doesn't even know how to boil water and pour milk into the tea. And another fellow doesn't know how to arrange snacks. And in this whole mansion, you have a chef, a maid to clean and a gardener. How will the girl adjust to this environment? You better arrange a few in the mansion." Hana chided.
Gavon also felt the need of having servants in the mansion after listening to her words, earlier he never cared about these things as they will live their lives pretty roughly. Not to say having maids to attend to their every need.
"Yes, Lord Gavon please assign a few maids or else we have to 'suffer'" Ethan stressed to indicate to him how much hassle it is to maintain the mansion.
Today they were forced by Hana to prepare tea and snacks for couples as there are no maids in the mansion. And also she wants to make her feel at home as Ivy is surrounded by her family from her childhood and Hana heard about her being sick, so she doesn't want to risk Ivy health in the mansion with other work.
"Okay, Okay" Gavon agreed with their words. Lyo brought the snacks and placed them in the middle of the table before standing behind Gavon.
Hana frowned seeing Lyo standing and said "You Lass, why are you standing? You are still growing and young, that doesn't mean you can stand anytime, come and sit here."
Lyo was taken back by Hana words, he heard her speaking with him like that before as well and he quite liked it when she treated him like that. He felt that he was like a small boy instead of an adult. But today in front of his master's wife he felt embarrassed.
"What are you thinking? Come and sit. Have some snacks and tea. You are not an outsider. John, tell him." Hana looked at John.
John took the cue immediately and said "Lyo, come. We all are family. Aivyn, you don't mind, right? You already know them but let me tell you these three people are like brothers."
Ivy placed her cup down and said sweetly "Of course, I don't mind. Yes, I heard about them a lot from Ronald. Lyo, please have a seat and enjoy."
Lyo looked at his master for one time, seeing Gavon smile he felt at ease and sat immediately and took some cookies to eat.
"See, this child. Have a lot of food and meat. You are still growing." Hana started her nagging again but the whole atmosphere became lively and happy.
Meanwhile, in the Dalton mansion, the whole mansion suddenly became silent without Ivy, Henirich and Elric also left the Kingdom after Ivy was sent along with Gavon. They have some pressing matters at Neivya.
When they reached Home, Glen was waiting for Simon's arrival and informed him about the incident, he felt strange and left the mansion along with Ronald.
When they were in the middle of tracing it, Bratton met them and informed them that the Ice dragon had already left for the Drayce Mountains. But the most worrying part is it met Ivy and Gavon before turning to Drayce mountain.
Simon felt this strange and made a note to find more details of this dragon. He also inquired a few more details about Ivy and Gavon safety before returning back to the mansion.
Whereas in the Palace, Queen Veronica is more concerned about another thing than this Ice dragon incident. She went to meet the temple High Priest to know about one thing.
"Greetings to the High Priest" Veronica greeted.
"May the Dragon God bless you. Please take your seat, Your Highness." the priest offered.
Veronica sat down and asked "Your Grace, as you know my thoughts always revolve around this Kingdom well being. The things which I did in the past or in the present are done by keeping this kingdom safe in my mind."
"What is the thing you are concerned about, Your Highness" the priest inquired straightly.
"Your Grace, has his fate changed after this marriage? Will you please check it once?" Veronica asked without beating around the bush.
The priest nodded his head before closing his eyes to look at the future of the certain someone the queen is dying to know.
The priest kept his both hands together in a meditation pose and concentrated on the person, he saw the darkness everywhere and he tried to search for something more meaningful. He was in that position for a few minutes before opening his eyes slowly.
Veronica was anxious about the outcome, she took advantage of the priest's words till now and got rid of the people in her way. The priest didn't help her in any way but the future he predicted helped the Queen in many ways, as the believer of Dragon God he conveys his messages to the people to make this place more peaceful and human.
In that process, he helped the Queen at one time when she asked for help, he told her the truth and confirmed the same to the King when he was questioned. Due to their enormous trust in the priest and his good doings in the past for the welfare of the Drackston family earned him huge respect and his words contain a lot of weight.
The priest looked at Veronica calmly and said "It's still dark b-"
"Really?" Veronica was overjoyed with the news, she felt that his fate will change with the marriage. In her happiness, she didn't let the priest complete his words.
"Thank you, Your Grace. I won't disturb you anymore." Veronica thanked him and left without a word. In her anxiousness, she forgot her real tactic self and she will pay for it.
The Priest looked at the Queen silhouette and said "It is dark but a small hole appeared. It won't take time to fill the darkness with the light."
"I pray this Kingdom and Drackstons will live peacefully." the priest said before closing his eyes to meditate but his thoughts went back to where he felt a different sensation when he announced Gavon and Aivyn as wife and husband which he never felt.
The priest again closed his eyes and now concentrated on the Aivyn to know about her future, he closed for a few minutes and opened his eyes with a shock.
'This… This is unbelievable.'
Soon the sky is covered with ink and the stars twinkle around the moon. Ivy was standing on the balcony of their bedroom and lost in thoughts.
Earlier Hana helped her with all the things to make sure she is comfortable, she felt glad for her support. Her thoughts drifted to her parents, brother and her maids who will be around her all the time, she suddenly feels empty without all those people around her.
At first, she thought It will take time for her to adjust to this new place, people and work. But these people's constant support makes it easy for her to adjust here. She already feels like this family member.
Her thoughts got interrupted when she felt a coat on her shoulder and strong, warm hands around her waist. Ivy got frozen in her spot when she felt the warm hands on her waist, she felt the heat all over her body.
She forgot the main thing that in every place after marriage there will be the first night.