Snippet #2733740

”What a day!” Clara exclaimed as she hugged his arm. Galen was thoroughly pleased, and also had snow in his hair. Still, he was happy to have a little fun. What Evil King doesn’t know how to have fun? The statement would probably be lost in a slightly amused Lucien. But the First Shadow King showed no sign of taking over the body. He seemed satisfied at how the Princess was behaving.

”Thank you.” Maelthra raised his brow.

“For what?” He asked. ”It was a wonderful, beautiful day. My first real experience with snow.”

She then did something that shocked even Lucien. Clara kissed Maelthra on the cheek. ”For the magic,” she giggled as Galen turned pink at the cheeks. ”I know it was you, I didn't cough, not once, and every time I was hit, I felt a little warmer...Same magic as before. Thank you for giving me this day.” She released him and settled back into her chair, letting Narissa push the wheelchair the rest of the walk home, with Maelthra walking beside her, touching the spot on the cheek she kissed, a hint of a small, touched smile formed.

The fact such a thing happened, gave The other two personas Maelthra confidence about Galen. Cain, for hope of being able to break free from Lucien, whilst Lucien had pride that his descendant may figure out a way to woo Clara on his own. But that Azura better not get in his way of doing so!

But for now, when they arrived back at the Castle, it was time to continue his work on his Yule gifts. Especially Clara’s, which now, Galen convinced himself, was going to be more then spectacular!