Love this sweet time for them. I hope Maxi begins to see herself as Riftan see her and is willing to open up to him a bit more. However, due to the abuse at the hands of her father, I can understand her reluctance to open up.
Oh Maxi…Riftan does see you differently. He sees you as a precious gem. I hope you come to see that soon…
Maxi felt her heart drop. Did he not know the answer to his question? Was he truly blind to her impediment? The way Riftan treated her was so starkly different from her father's cruelty that she was no longer sure of how she should perceive herself.
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Fantasy · Suji Kim
I mean…it is A LOT. Just wait…
No my dear, there is nothing wrong with you…nothing at all
Something must be wrong with me.
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Fantasy · Suji Kim
Oh…Maxi, tell Riftan. I know we can’t undo the past, but at least tell him what you endured. Tell him you did not know he had sent knights to escort you away.
Her father would never have allowed it; nor would his knights have agreed to accompany her. In fact, it had never occurred to her that going to her husband's castle was a possibility. Lost for words, Maxi hung her head. Ruth shrugged and dropped the matter.
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Fantasy · Suji Kim
I am hurt with Riftan’s response, but am glad he decided to take her to their room…and in the process of the trip, take a few deep breaths. However, I am sure Maxi is shattering on the inside with flashbacks to how her father reacted when she did something “wrong”.
Maxi tried to find her balance as Riftan's eyes bored into her. Was he going to berate her now? Would he strike her? But she had only tried to settle a conflict as the lady of the castle…
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Fantasy · Suji Kim
Oh how I love him!! Ready to take on the world if needed!
"Rest assured, my lady. With me here, those fellows won't be able to cause much trouble."
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Fantasy · Suji Kim
It sounds delicious…😋
"The ocrie will be ready in just a moment, my lady," said the cook, placing the marinated fish on the pan. "They taste absolutely amazing when grilled golden and served with salad."
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Fantasy · Suji Kim
Says the man who complained about half of Maxi’s updates to the castle and the pending road construction….
"Sir Riftan doesn't concern himself with such trivial sums."
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Fantasy · Suji Kim
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas season!
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Urban · emme_z