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I ran a bath and twisted my hair as I didn't want to deal with it for a few days.

The white corset and light green skirt with a slit complimented my complexion.

I gathered my hair in a half up, half down look and grabbed my notebook and quill before heading to the hall.

On the way I stopped by the kitchen and grabbed a banana.

When I entered the hall I saw Vato and Alara kissing, "Good morning" I smiled at them. They broke away from each other like a couple school kids who got caught. "Don't stop on my account" I laugh as I pour a glass or orange juice. "How did you sleep?" Alara asks

"Great, I had the entire bed to myself" I smile.

"I meant to come back but I was distracted" she looks like she was having flash backs.

"Oh, I see that" I tease. "What? How?" she exclaims. "Your lips are swollen" I say taking a bite of the ham I put on my plate.

Alara blushed a deep red making me laugh.

"Whose shy now?" I tease. "Nova!" she giggles smacking my arm. Vato chuckles at our interaction. Just then Cain walks in and sits across from me, Bower hot behind his heels. "Where is the rest of your outfit?" Cain asks as he grabs things to fill his plate with.

"This is it" I reply. "Temptress a corset is not worn alone" Bower chimes in. "Anyone with your taste in clothes would think that" I mumble. Which causes Vato to burst out laughing. Bower glares at Vato before turning to me "Go change". "I will not, I am comfortable." I ignore him.

"Hue-m..." I cut him off. "Bower my breasts are covered my womanhood is covered, you are acting like I am naked which I am not.

" I snap. Bower gaps and turns red, oh my god did I find his weakness.

"Breast, bust, tities" I say seductively.

Bower is now a bright red "Stop it you harlot!

" he snaps. "Pussy" I smile evilly at him.

"Sire!" he backs aways as if I am diseased. Vato, Alara and I burst out laughing at his reaction. I laugh so hard I snort which makes Alara laugh harder making me cover my mouth. The entire time Cain is staring at us like we have lost our heads. "Nova" his deep voice pulls me from my laugh.

I wipe the tears that formed in my eyes and look in his direction "Yes, Cain" I smile sweetly. The room suddenly becomes quiet as I watch shock on everyone's face. Cain's eyes are trying to hid something and Bower is even redder than before. "I'm sorry my prince, excuse my manners" I mumble.

I can see Vato smirking before he says, "My Nova is a breath of fresh air, brings life to the castle".

"Mmmh" was Cain's response. Soon the table is cleared, and I sit on the steps next to Cain so I can write down my thoughts of the potential brides.

Bower scowls at me as I do. I stick my tongue out at him making him turn away.

The women line up and begin to present themselves.

Cain looks visibly bored as each one gets a turn. I jot down notes as they drone on.

Red-heads 10

Blond in green dress

-wants your wealth

Brunette in red dress

-boring

-doesn't smile

White haired in orange

-can't cook

Black haired girl

-looks frail

-unopinionated

Once everyone is dismissed, we move to the table where Alara and Vato had been silently kissing each other. "Done already?" Vato says breathless. "Yes, little brother" Cain says sitting down. Immediately Bower speaks "I think all the women were lovely contenders". I try to keep from interrupting.

"Who stood out as the best choice?" Cain yawns. "I would say the woman in the orange dress, she is from a good family and will make a fine wife". Bower beams proud of himself, I wondered if he had ever been in love because they were all duds.

"Nova thoughts?" Cain turns toward me. "Sire what would the hue-man know? Her opinion is unnecessary!". "Are you scared the Prince will like my choice better Bow" I tease him. "Do not shorten my name you vile..."

"Bower silence or I will have your tongue cut out again" Cain interrupts. "Nova" he nods at me. I take a deep breath and say "They were all awful choices, none suit you". Bower gasps but quickly closes his mouth as Vato begins to play with a knife. "Elaborate" Cain presses.

"Well, the majority were red-heads so that eliminates most of the women" "The Blonde in the green dress was beautiful but she just likes your status, you want a woman who likes you for who you are, for example if you lost everything would she stay by your side?

The answer is no she would leave immediately to secure a wealthier match. "

"The Brunette in red dress was boring, you need someone you won't get bored of. Someone interesting. Plus, she didn't smile once, you want someone who smiles when you walk into a room and in general."

"Bowers choice the white-haired lady in orange can't cook" I state.

"His majesty has chefs for that, so it is trivial" Bower interrupts.

"My grandmother always said the way to a man's heart is through his stomach.

If she can't do that and the kitchen staff, I don't know disappear for example you would starve or be forced to eat inedible meals. "

Last the Black-haired girl, looks frail like she will fall over if you touch her. The way the prince is built she wouldn't last a day. I see amusement dance in Cain's eyes, shit I complimented him, I think. Second, she has no opinion whatsoever, she will just agree with whatever the prince wants."

Bower burst out laughing "These are not important concerns, sire my choice is the best".

"Not important concerns? The King's wife needs to be interesting, able to challenge him, actually love him or learn to love him, she needs to help him be the great ruler he needs to be.

None of those women can do that. Bringing someone into your life as a partner is supposed to make you grow as a person not stunt your growth" I clapped back at him.

Vato starts clapping in approval, Alara smiles at me and nods.

"Sire, the choice is yours" Bower says giving me a cocky smile.

Someone needed to knock him off his high horse.

Cain stands up and walks to the window contemplating the information given.

We all sit in silence as we wait, finally Cain comes back and sits down.

"I've made my decision" he states. We all lean in and wait for it, why was he being dramatic, I had to hold my tongue and not say spit it out already.

Vato on the other hand yelled "Out with-it brother, the suspense is too much!

". Cain glares at him before saying "I agree with Nova".

"Sire you can't be serious! Those were the most eligible women in the land!

! You need a wife to be crowned King!! Where are we going to find someone who meets these ridiculous impossible qualities you have agreed to? !"