Chapter 119
“Sure. Whatever doubts you
have in your heart you may say them.
Celia, you must understand a queen is her king’s equal. I wish for you to tell me and discuss with me everything, I do not want secrets between us. I will also discuss with you my problems.
Never be afraid to tell me something. As long as it does not involve your safety, I am willing to compromise.” Salas said lightly, but his tone showed sincerity. He wanted her to be able to tell him anything, without being afraid of the consequences.
Their relationship was just at the beginning of the road. If they started on a wrong step, he feared it would lead to a crossroad, and perhaps she would chose to leave him. He wanted to build a relationship built on trust. He cherished her too much, to do otherwise.
“I… Can I still live in the dormitory and study being a watcher? I know that I am, perhaps asking a difficult thing, but I cannot give up my dreams.” Celia said. Even though she usually shed her solemn and stern face in his presence, at this moment her determined face could clearly be seen.
His silence made her think that it would truly be a difficult wish to be granted, was it really
unachievable?
“Well it is not something that a queen in the past ever did, but it would not be an impossible task. If you would agree to three conditions of mine, I will fight for your cause in front of the Council!” Salas said also with a solemn expressionless face, as though he would really have a hard time convincing those old men.
“Yes, I agree!” She suspected a bit when he said she would have to agree to his conditions, but he had granted two of her wishes, it was only fair she would also compromise, so she immediately agreed without even asking what those conditions were.
The corner of his lips rose up in a smirk, satisfied she had agreed so quickly, and without waiting a second longer for her to change her mind, he quickly enumerated them.
“The first condition is for you to call me Salas. You are to be my queen, it is not right for you to keep on using formal speech. Of course, if you should chose to use a pet name, like darling or my love, I would not mind.” Salas said, checking her face. He had started with the easiest condition, for her to
det her guard down.
“Pet names… I could not call you… your name is fine. S–salas is fine!” She
quickly stated.
And like he expected she quickly responded. A bit of a pity that she would not use pet names, but he
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would work towards that in the future.
The second condition is for you to live at the palace on the weekends. I know students have to stay during the week, but please grant me the weekends at least!” He said, with a sad smile on his face.
“A–alright! If the Academy permits it then I will come to the palace on weekends!” Cella replied happily. She had thought that his conditions would be difficult, but fortunately they were not. She quite liked them as well.
Spending time with her mate would be wonderful. In fact, once mates found each other it would be difficult for them to be apart for a longer period of time, so she could understand his reasons.
“The third condition is I would like us to be engaged. I can understand the reasons behind not being able to have the mark on your neck, but I would still like for you to have a mark, a promise of our future together.” Salas said gingerly.
“O–okay!” Replied Celia.
An engagement was something that was common between the humans. Werewolves did not necessarily need or wish to get married, what valued most was the mark on their necks. Most of the werewolves abided by this human tradition, only if they chose to live in the human towns and cities.
But considering she could not be marked, it was understandable.
As the regeneration had started to heal Salas’s wounds and they both were no longer unconscious, they got the okay from the doctor to be moved to the Royal Palace. The personal quarters of the king were in close proximity, so the ride was short and it would not make them too fatigued and
uncomfortable.
Walking down the hallways of the palace, with Salas holding her hand, as he had become a bit dizzy on the way, her brows furrowed, not recognizing the direction they took. But she quickly realized that with him being dizzy, it was only natural for her to accompany him to his room, before
returning to her own room.
The simple, but elegant room fitted Salas’s personality like a glove. The king sized bed, 2 nightstands, a small couch and a coffee table were all the furniture that she could see at a first glance.
The lack of furniture, and personal items such as photos or other decorations, coupled with a generous amount of light that entered through the large windows, made the large room seemed like it was a guest room, more than his personal bedroo
She averted her eyes from looking around too much, guiding him to the bed. He had already dismissed the maids before they entered the room, so even though she felt a bit awkward she was
the only one to help him lay comfortable on the bed.
