Dragon Loves Me

At Royal Dragon Stand, a group of people alighted from the dragons. The Royal Dragon Stand is a very vast area prepared for Dragons rest.

When someone from other kingdoms or people in the Kingdom who uses dragons can keep their dragons here. As dragons are not allowed into the city. Only Lords who have huge mansions and have space to accommodate their dragons are allowed.

For any royals, other kingdom envoys, visitors, guests who came on dragon will arrive here. From here they will be provided a carriage as requested by the family whom they are going to visit.

"Grandfather, shall we rest for a while in the nearby Inn before going to the mansion?" a smooth and melodious voice was heard. The person is clad in white robe covered with a long sky blue coat.

"No Need. We will have lunch before moving to the mansion." a powerful and authoritative voice ordered.

An old man in his late sixties is wearing a golden coat, his face has wrinkles but it doesnt hide his cold and powerful aura.

"Your Majesty, All the preparations are done." a person came and updated.

The old man nodded his head and looked at the youth beside him "See, how that fellow is treating his Father In Law. He don't even came to greet me"

The young man gave a helpless smile and thought 'Grandfather, you wantedly gave them wrong timings. How will they know we will arrive early?'

Before they moved, they saw a person wearing a maroon red coat coming towards them. He stood in front of them and smiled.

"Greetings to the Great King of Neivya. We are honoured with your presence. Welcome to the Krayton Kingdom''

"Lord Bratton, Pleased to meet you" King Henirich Nyris said with a smile.

"Pleasure is mine, Your majesty. Simon personally sent me here to receive you." Bratton added with a smile.

"Good. Good. At Least he has some conscience" Henirich laughed.

Bratton smiled and looked at the young man beside the King and recognized him "Greetings to His Royal Highness, Prince Elric"

"I heard a lot about you, Lord Bratton. It's an honour to meet you in person" Elric Smiled.

"I am honoured Your Highness. Please come with me." Bratton guided them.

Earlier Simon informed Bratton to receive his father in law. He knows about his tricks so he expected that he would come a bit earlier than expected.

Meanwhile in the Dalton Mansion, the situation is lively. Everyone is chatting and sharing pleasantries.

"Everyone. His Majesty has something to inform you all" Calvin's voice made everyone silent.

Everyone gathered around and looked at His Majesty with a curious gaze. Gabriel studied everyone before his eyes fixed on the Simon family.

"On this occasion, I would like to propose a suitor for Ms. Aivyn," Gabriel declared.

Aivyn's eyes shot up towards the King who was smiling at her. Simon and Allora also looked at him with shock. They had a bad feeling about His Majesty's behaviour from the start but they never expected that he would target their daughter.

Andrea's eyes twinkled with happiness. She truly felt grateful to her father for this decision. But Aaron's face darkened after listening to his statement but later he smirked thinking of an evil plan.

Alyssa looked at Cayden whose face was ashen. He clenched his fists tightly and his eyes became red. Alyssa held his hand and squeezed it to give some strength to him. Katherine also looked surprised by his majesty's words and looked at Cayden who was looking pale. Realization drawn on her and her heart raced with nervousness.

"Today after observing Ms Aivyn I felt that she is well suited with the person I trusted with my life. Lord Simon, I hope you will consider my good will" Gabriel looked at Simon.

'Good Will, My Foot' Simon cursed inside but bowed slightly before replying "We are truly grateful for His Majesty Concern."

"Very well. You all know how much I love my people, everyone is equal in my eyes. On this basis I want to introduce the person whom I trust with my life and he also obeys my every word." Gabriel continued.

"I would like Ms. Aivyn to consider my most trusted person and my shield Lord Gavon as your suitor" Gabriel announced.

A collective gasp was heard among the crowd. Everyone knows how cold hearted Gavon is and his hands are tainted with blood. They all thought His Majesty will find a best suitor to Aivyn but they never expected this result.

"Your Majesty." Gavon interrupted.

But before he continued Gabriel said "I know you well Gavon. Your wellbeing matters to me. Follow my orders"

'Tsk. wellbeing? If you truly thought about my well being then you wont say to follow your orders and you won't take decisions on behalf of me' Gavon thought.

"Sure Your Majesty" Gavon stepped back.

Aivyn rooted to the ground with the turn of events, she never thought that her life would take a turn like this. She barely met that Lord and she doesn't even know a single thing about him apart from his cruel side. She never thought that she would get separated from her parents.

In Fact she didn't have an idea or thought of getting married, her plans are always around her family, how to help her family, how to spend time with her family, how to make them happy. These thoughts are only revolving around her.

"Aivyn" a familiar voice brought her back from her thoughts and looked at her father who was looking at her with concern.

"Ms. Aivyn, I know this is sudden but I thought of you as my child. To your bright future and happiness I proposed this. Hope you will consider" Gabriel's powerful voice made Ivy look at him.

'This is not the time to crumble Ivy. Buckle up' Ivy looked at Gabriel and smiled "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I will consider your proposal, but.." Ivy acted as she is nervous to speak.

Gabriel amused by Aivyn's behaviour, he thought that she would break down or through some tantrum but she is behaving very maturely.

"Tell me child" Gabriel wants to know what tricks she has under sleeve.

Ivy smiled again before continuing "I need some time to get to know about the Lord Gavon and also I value my self respect above all, if I found the suitor you introduced is not suitable for me I would request you to find another suitor or someone I prefer."

"As a Dalton Family daughter, I would request you these things, Your Majesty" Ivy concluded.

Everyone in the room held their breath after Ivy spoke, Gavon also looked at her with unexplained emotion.

The silent atmosphere broke down with Gabriel laughter.

"Good. Very Good. I consider your request Ms Aivyn. But I will give only one week for you" Gabriel stated.

Ivy clenched her fist and cursed in her mind 'This old fox'.

"Thank you, Your Majesty," Ivy thanked him.

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