Chapter 5 Louise POV

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My heart couldn't stop drumming in Leonidas' presence; what a beautiful man! My cheeks were warm from his presence, and my hands were moist from the unfamiliar desire. As I searched for something, I realized I had no reason for these desires. As my mind described what I had captured, the picture of his button-up shirt, remembering now his details of a small red bow tying his shirt uptight, having red shorts for trousers, and black dressing shoes, he filled in his garments well enough to have made my tiny body react pretty differently from how Ivan's body makes me respond.

He was breathtaking with his body features; with a rectangle face and a clef chin, dimples on either cheek and messy thick black straight hair, he was well built for a young boy of twelve years of age, yet as he towered over my delicate frame like a beast of a man, I did not fear him, as I should have felt some fear towards him; that was a mystery to me. One could not hide their desire to seek more, like peeking into a secret. Leonidas was the darkest desire I wanted to keep exploring. I couldn't stop admiring him; his face had a slight shade of rose on his cheeks as he stood in front of me. Perhaps he wanted to speak to me in private?

If so, I must speak to my father. I looked back at my father once with pleading eyes and said, "May I, Father?" I prayed, and he did not look pleased by my pleading request, yet I did not want to make enemies with our neighboring species. "You may under only our absence, am I understood, Lady Louise?" A small, bright smile escapes as I clap my hands together. "Yes, Father," I bowed in respect to my father. "Please stay close to the main house; we shall not be long; return in the manor no past the howls mark," Father instructed as he returned my smile. Not shortly after, the mother walks towards the father's arms and holds on to his elbow. The Duke also walks with his mother to the main castle.

Turning my attention back, Leonidas extended his hand, saying, "I would be happy if you could accompany me to the main hall; my parents are there to see yours; it would give a good impression to show support." I felt like a child, yet a very odd encounter occurred. "I believe that is unnecessary; we can head there with the young Queen ourselves," said Jaxx, and we wouldn't want a war to occur for lack of understanding." Jaxton followed. I tried to step in, but a much-unexpected lady spoke for me. "We are on our way to such a reunion!" Looking behind me was a set of three Harry Potter girls in green teal dresses, each in a different shape: flowers in one, swirling lines in the middle, and birds in the last.

Without a say in our plan, the triplets each held a twin in their hands, and to finalize, they took on Ivan's, who growled at them the same as the twins. I placed my bravery on display and took Leonidas' hands; his hands were warm as we walked into the main house. The twins threw small fits while Isabella walked behind me and said, "Maid, could you assist Ivan? He must struggle with Lady Emily; I'll ensure the sister is alright." I saw a bit of annoyance on her face, but I quickly nodded.

It has come to my attention that how these twins behave is a display of their dominance, which is ridiculous. The Dukes twins are snobs, high breeders, and inadequacies of specimens. Typical male dominance, mind over body, but there are two ludicrous things against such words: these mirrors for brothers have the same traits of the body as Ivan, but these two have a clear display of body development as they have short-sleeved button shirts with black belted gold colored shorts, wearing gold colored dress shoes, and wearing matching gold caps that make them look like those newspaper boys. Ivan had the same garments, except he had a book in his hand.

As Isabella started to walk behind Ivan, who was all ahead of us now, "Leonidas looked my way as we walked ahead and said, "I have to say, my Lady Louise, you are quite brave to be taking in the Ihat's personality trait; quite the determination you have in setting time for me; I'm most honored to have this affection of yours; it is lovely to be in your company." He walked closer as he placed my hand in its correct place. Shame washed over me as I realized my impulses acted without rational thinking, as they always did before any interaction.

"You look cute today, Lady Louise. I think blue suits you, but maybe more around your eyes?" He examined my behavior and must have felt good about my reactions. I wore a knee-clear blue skirt, matching shirt, dress shoes, and high-knee pantyhose. I believe having my French tail makes me look much more content. Usually, one hair has to be up on a bundle, and a lady must always show restraint toward those beneath her. Proving a lady's strength, I'm pleased that I can rejoice in my child-like manner for as long as this reunion lasts. This sanctuary is fully my heaven upon hell.

We walked to the main castle of this establishment. Each family passed down this place, for we all share our vows toward our chosen mate. If we are truly blessed, the mate chosen is our destined mate, but for many, that is never the case, in which case it falls to praying for a child to save the bloodline, for chosen mates rarely reproduce. Conceiving a pup under chosen mates is, without a doubt, a curse to each one, to never truly love, but am I ready to give that side of me for my people? The crown feels heavy on my head in moments such as these, and I have yet to wear it.

Entering the main castle, a young girl of my age wearing similar clothes but in red is standing still, waiting for someone; she was breathtaking with her long black ponytail, clearly one of the Fenrislfr clan; I heard a groan escape Leonidas; he hid his face from her presence, when she exclaimed now closer to us both, "My Young King Leonidas. I hope to be disturbing you; I couldn't find you this morning, my Lord," he growl's lowly, "that's king to your young chosen mate, Queen Ina." He replied harshly. Young Queen Ina is his chosen mate. I looked at Ina with bitterness, but I saw her body was more developed than mine; I couldn't cover my body at all. If anything, I was ashamed to be this close to Leonidas. I tried to let go of his arm, and when he saw I had let go, he moved to retake my hand when Ina snatched it and pulled him towards her.

Her bright smile had made it clear she won; having them be the perfect couple was inevitable, yet I felt cheated. Almost immediately, I heard him growl; I sighed at how beautiful she looked; she had a good chest and fine hips, while I was slim and flat, with no bump in sight in my body. What could I possibly provide in comfort to Leonidas when she had a body fit for any man that well desired her? I was annoyed, but why? He wasn't mine. He had a chosen mate and a love for his eye's wants, while I had nothing but a mess of an arrangement.

"Young Queen Ina, you have no right to pull me in such a manner," Leonidas directed himself to Ina, which made me look in their direction. Ina looked stunned, as she had not understood why Leonidas was suddenly so rude to her. A little hope started to blossom in my heart till I heard Irvan speak, "You sisters have a death wish; I did not agree to your company; now let your hands off me!" I heard him shout; a clap was heard, and we took our designated positions. Each clan was one alongside the other, minus the Skoll Clan; this wasn't odd as their family was the farthest. I had stayed in my pose when the doors to a meeting room opened above us. Our parents left the room, and Irvan gave Isabella his book as they did. He extended his hand to me as we stood together to receive our parents.