The Tiger Within Chapter 287

Published at 3rd of September 2019 01:27:30 PM Chapter 287

The sun was starting to rise by the time Clovis got dressed and cleaned up enough to leave the building . Kyera brushed her hair and braided it over her shoulder, honestly feeling like she was a mess . A shadowy figure, small and fox like jumped up into her lap and pawed at her bangs making them behave and fall out of her eyes . She chuckled honestly needing the light hearted moment . The fox dissipated into the shadows in the folds of her clothing as she stood and smoothed the dark purple fabric over her body .

A knock at the door caught her attention . "Come in . " Kyera called out with a bit of a curious glance . She felt a touch self conscious, half naked in the Prince's room would not look very good . The purple gown she was wearing barely passed as acceptable . She moved behind the bookshelf using it to hide most of her form .

AdvertisementA woman walked in carrying a dress . A familiar woman with long hair and a bit of a slow motion made Kyera chuckle . "Mally, I am so glad to see you . " Kyera greeted as she stepped out from behind the shelf . A pair of amused and accusing eyes looked her over from head to toe .

"I was wondering who the Prince would request a dress for at such a early hour . I should have known you would be the lady in need of a dress . Let's get you cleaned up so no one knows your naughty little secret, Princess . " Mally teased playfully causing Kyera to chuckle and walk over slipping the purple dress off so Mally could help her get dressed . The laces of her corset and the carefully designed lace of her bodice having to be tightened by someone other than herself .

"Nothing happened, we just needed to talk about a proposal he had for me . " Kyera replied with a smile . There was a bit of surprise from both ladies as the dress fit her like a glove . The powder blue color actually bringing out the warm pale highlights to her porcelain skin .

"Proposal?" Mally prompted, her tone insinuating a certain amount of teasing flare . Kyera grinned as the last layer of the dress fell into place . She turned and took Mally's hands, her golden eyes a bit apprehensive .

"Yes, I… after finding out what happened back home I had to make a decision . The Fourth Prince has asked me to be his wife, and I agreed . " Kyera replied smiling, the hopefulness in her eyes was nervous and the smile didn't reach her eyes . Mally stared at her, taking in every detail of Kyera's response .

"How… So soon?" Mally asked frowning at her . "Do you realize that Verone isn't even in the ground yet? We haven't found his body and you are considering getting married?" She hissed stepping back from her . "How can you agree to something like this?"

Kyera felt a sharp pain in her chest as she stared at Mally . Her words like a sharp slap across her face and a dagger driven into her heart . "Mally let me explain . " Kyera began but Mally slapped her hand away and moved several feet from her . Recoiling with disgust in her eyes .

"You are abandoning your people when they need you most . You are soiling his memory . He loved you . How can you live with yourself? You are many things, Kyera Mei but I swear I never dreamed I would have cause to call you swift hearted . " She spat turning away as though unable to look at her .

"Mally I am doing this for my people . I would never…"Kyera tried to explain but her friend turned away and slammed the door behind her leaving Kyera's heart shattered . She stood frozen in the middle of the room, her arms helplessly at her side .

Was she right? Was she doing this for selfish reasons? No, Kyera knew she wasn't doing this for herself . Yes, she was honestly happy with this arrangement, and had hope for a decent life with Clovis . She knew she could trust him but no one had taken the place of Verone . Her heart still ached at the sound of his name . The Fourth Prince never mentioned love, he said he cared . She cared for him as well, but her heart didn't belong to him . It could perhaps . One day she could truly love him . She had a lot of healing left to do before that could even consider becoming true .

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