Ivan
There she was sitting beside me. My new wife, Hazel. She didn't say a word to me and I liked it that way. I liked it my peace. I had gotten shadowmere two days ago and now I had to deal with having a wife because of such a small town. We got to Firefell late in the night. When we walked into the palace Maya was already waiting at the door."take her to he room" I instructed Maya before walking away. I went into my office to take care of somethings. Word hd reached me that my brothers has heard I had conquered Shadowmere and I knew they wouldn't be too happy. I also had to think of a way to get Mia here. I was trying to concentrate on work but something in me wouldn't let me. I knew all to well what it was. It was my demon,the same reason people hated me,the same person that took over during wars,the same person that accidentally almost killed his brothers not just once bug twice. I always wondered why I was this cursed. After finishing all I had to do I went to my room, Hazel was in her chamber but her scent filled up the whole room and suddenly I found myself walking to her chamber, when I got to the door, I knocked before going in. She was dressed in a robe and was sitting at her balcony. I inhaled her scent and it seemed to calm down a lot of my nerves. I slowly walked towards her and realised she had fallen asleep on the chair. I carried her gently not to wake her up and placed her gently on the bed. There was something odd about her,as I kept staring at her I felt more and more at ease. This was something I haven't felt in years. I felt satisfied and I could feel my demon itching to come out,I decided to leave the room before I did something I would regret. I walked out her chamber and made my way to the other side of the room where my chamber was. I walked into the shower and took a cold bath to try and calm myself down. I layed on the bed trying to sleep or at least get some rest but that felt almost impossible. Finally morning came and the maids came in to get me prepared for the day. After getting dressed I walked downstairs to the dining room to eat breakfast. As I say down to start eating. Hazel walked in,she wore a blue gown with sleeves. The gown hugged her body in all the right place. Her golden hair fell down below her shoulders and was adorned with silver pins to prevent them from entering into her eyes. She seemed to stop when she realised I was also at the dining, as if sensing I was staring at her she walked over to the table and sat on the chair beside me. "Good morning" she said and all I did was nod in response. The maid served breakfast and left leaving the two of us alone in the dining hall. We are in perfect silence and when Hazel finished her breakfast she stood up to leave, " I have ordered Maya to show you around the palaceet her know when you are ready" I told her and she turned towards me and bowed," thank you your Highness" she said before walking out. When she left I could hear the maids outside the door speaking,"poor girl has no idea she married the devil" one said,"I heard her father didn't want her and so sold her to the devil" another added," how about you do you jobs and stop spilling nonsense out of your mouths" Maya shouted at them before walking into the dining hall,"your Highness,the queen has returned to her chambers" she said and I nodded," make sure she's comfortable and get her anything she needs" I said before leaving the dining hall to my office. A letter was sitting on the table waiting for me. I opened it and read it's content,'Dear Ivan,you got married and didn't even tell your brothers,that's very bad of you. I hope you remember our annual meeting,it's today. We really hate to drag you from your honeymoon,your brother,Luther' the letter said. I had totally forgotten about the meeting. I called Callum,the head of guards to my office. "Your Highness" he bowed as he entered."get the horses ready we are going to Silver peak" I said and he left immediately. He came back a few minutes later to inform me that the horses were ready,then left immediately. I walked into my room and noticed Hazel in the main room reading a book,she seemed to notice my presence and stood up immediately to face me, " your Highness" she bowed and then stood straight. "I have some business to attend to in Silverpeak,I will be back late so don't wait up for me. If you need anything inform Maya, she's here to help you out" I said and she nodded," have a safe trip your Highness" she said. I looked at her and studied her closely,she didn't seem scared and I knew for a fact that she had heard the rumours but here she was standing before him fearless,"call me Ivan" I said before walking out. We rode for about three hours before arriving at Silverpeak. I walked into the palace where I was directed to the dining hall where Luther and Rafael waiting for me,"how nice of you to finally grace us with your presence. I must say we felt bad for not being invited to your wedding" Rafael said as I sat down, "Is there any matter for us to discuss" I said directly getting ready for business. I wasn't ready to play the game of brotherly love with them, "we heard Shadowmere is now under Firefell" Luther said, ahhh,there it is the real reason for this meeting,"yes" I replied and looked at them, " you could have discussed this with us" Rafael said and I chuckled, " it slipped my mind" I said," well be sure to inform us of such decision next time as you know I will soon become your king and these things will have to be discussed" Luther said and I almost choked on my wine," what makes you so confident, dad could pick either of us to rule the Ravenspire next" I said as a matter of fact," and we all know he would never leave the futer of the hands of his kingdom to the devil" Rafael said and the both cackled together. How foolish, I thought to myself. "If that will be all I most take my leave now,I have things to get done" I said and stood up to leave, "wait, I was throwing a party this evening and I was hoping you'd stay,I could give you any woman you take fancy in as your mistress, consider it a wedding gift " Luther said with a fake smile," I'm sorry but I'll have to pass on that offer" I said and then walked out.