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By Order of the King Chapter 14
Dunrobin CastleA week has passed since the day the King's decree was delivered to Lord Malcolm. The mission was a complete success, as King Cinaed had arranged. His clerk, Glenn, gave the decree in person and privately conveyed to Lord Malcolm what the King told him to say. Malcolm was completely satisfied, which showed in the wide smile that had spread across his face as soon as he heard the words coming out of Glenn's mouth."Rest assured," Malcolm had told Glenn. "You may assure his majesty that I will do as he wishes."Glenn left satisfied that his mission had been completed in success, and he was sure that Malcolm would keep his word because besides it being what he was interested in doing, Malcolm also feared the consequences if something went wrong. The last thing he wanted was to fall out of favor with the King.When Glenn returned to the castle and informed the King, King Cinaed rubbed his hands in pleasure."Very good, Glenn, excellent! I was sure I could count on you, and
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"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! NO! NO! STUPID SEAMSTRESS! THIS IS NOT THE RIGHT COLOR! I ASKED FOR PURPLE AND THIS IS GREEN. AND IT'S ALSO AWFUL! LOOK THOSE SLEEVES, ARE SO LONG! MOTHEEEER!!!"Skye was sitting on her bed and pressing her ears with her palms.But she only achieved a little. The shrill sound of Iona's squeals quickly pierced the thickest walls and the heaviest wooden doors. The last few days that the daughter of lords had been returned, everyone had lost their peace with her yelling, screeching, hysterical crying, and the imperious tapping of her foot on the floor. She always demanded something, asked for something difficult or time-consuming to achieve, and wanted it at once.The maids didn't finish their work in time because they were indebted to serve the endless demands of the lord's daughter; as a result, Lady Fiona shouted and threatened to kick them out of the castle. The maids had no right to excuse themselves. It was always their fault.Everyone had lost sleep because of
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Skye had already packed her trunk with the things she would need for the trip. She did the work by herself because all the maids had gone to help Lady Fiona and Lady Iona get ready with their trunks and everything they would need, and for Lord Malcolm, of course.Two large trunks – the largest there were – were meticulously cleaned of every grain of dust and carefully placed inside linen, cosmetics, dresses, and anything else the two women requested.It took several hours for the maids to get everything ready. But the sight of the full trunks satisfied Fiona and Iona, which was a relief."I will close my own trunk," Iona said imperatively, and the maid who was about to close it stepped aside. Iona walked to the trunk, smiled contentedly, and gently touched the purple silk dress.The dressmaker had come three days ago and delivered the new dress. Fortunately, Iona had caused them no further trouble, and the dressmaker had quite rightly reasoned that all had gone well only because there
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Lord Malcolm's carriage went across the great gate of the King's castle the following day early in the morning. The steady sound of horses' feet pounding on the cobbled road soothed the fret of the weary passengers. After the big journey they were forced to undergo over rough roads, jolting each time the carriage fell into potholes was a great relief to all, and the view from the carriage windows rewarded them.The road to the castle door was amidst a lush green landscape of various trees, fruit-bearing and not, and colorful, fantastic gardens. Skye caught sight of a round wooden gazebo and thought it would be a great treat if she had the chance to take her tea there and enjoy the lovely view while reading a book, or better yet, she could paint the garden or part of it.There were so many flowers, and as if they had made a secret agreement, they mixed their various scents to create a unique blend.Skye opened the window a crack and closed her eyes as she took deep breaths, enjoying th
By Order of the King Chapter 18
"Why did you lie to Aunt Fiona?" Skye asked Talisha as they walked through the corridors, enrooted to their destination."Though I have only seen and spoken to your aunt the times I have come to the castle for you, I have learned a good deal about her, and I am almost certain that if I revealed to her where I was going to take you, she would seek to take Iona the accommodation I have for you. If she did that, I couldn't avoid it, and I couldn't refuse her either. So I thought of this solution.She would never claim a storeroom for her daughter no matter how beautifully I had made it, would she?'Skye put her hand in front of her mouth and giggled. "That's right," she replied."So if they ask you, don't tell them the truth. Tell them about the storeroom, okay?'"I don't think they'll ask me, but if they do, I'll tell them about storeroom." Skye assured her."Very well," Talisha said, letting out a deep, gratifying sigh, "Also, I didn't mention in front of them about the dress that Alba
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Talisha walked up to Hector and put her hand on his shoulder. "Please forgive me, Hector. I didn't want to raise my tone. See, the desperation I was feeling broke out without me realizing it. I can't get out of my mind that Skye got such joy from curtains, sunlight, and a soft bed. All these are granted here." "I understand how you feel about this and I don't mind," he comforted her with a brief touch on her hand. Talisha nodded gratefully and wiped her nose. Her gaze fell on the jumbled bedding on the couch. "Didn't you sleep well last night?" she asked him. "In the condition I see the couch, it looks like you were tossing and turning in your sleep all night." Hector didn't deny it. "I wonder why. Since you had sent your men to follow them unseen throughout their journey here. Skye was completely safe." "I know. That's not why I stayed up most of the night." "What was the reason then?" Hector smirked. "It may sound silly to you, but I couldn't sleep knowing Skye was on her w
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At that moment, there was a knock on the door, and Skye looked at Talisha."I haven't invited anyone else," Talisha signified. One of the maids went to open it, and a maid came in hotfoot; she was panting.Skye took a closer look at her and recognized the maid who had come out of her chamber with the buckets a few hours ago."What is it, Deidra?" Talisha asked her."Lady Fiona sent me," she answered breathlessly, "She wants to know about Lady Skye. If she's ready. They are waiting for her."Talisha's eyebrows rose. "Really? They waiting for her? That's something new."The maid nodded. "Yes, that's what told me and ordered me to come immediately."Talisha looked at Skye, who swallowed hard like she was worried about something. She approached her."What's going on, Skye? I was surprised to hear that too but you seem worried. Why?"Skye leaned closer to Talisha's ear. "Aunt Fiona is waiting for me to see me wear the dress she chose for me," she whispered."Oh! That's right. I had forgot
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Oh! That was a slight relief!The uncle meant the King's son, not the King himself. Although the King's son being there next to her wasn't the most rational thing in the world.Skye was so embarrassed she couldn't turn to look at him. Instead, she laid her eyes on Fiona and her reaction.Fiona's eyes widened and, for a while, went completely still, but she quickly recovered. "Your Highness," she said, bowing deeply."Um...You don't look like a prince at all," Iona said cheekily before her father could shut her up again."Please excuse us, Your Highness," Malcolm said. Sweat was starting to glisten on his forehead."Malcolm, can you take your family and go out with the rest of the quests? And you, little mean-spirited," he addressed Iona. "I don't care what you say about me, but next time watch your actions and your words to anyone else, or you will end up in one of our dungeons."Iona's eyes widened as she placed the trembling fingertips against her open mouth."Let's go," Malcolm ur
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