Lexar woke up to see Iris laying asleep next to him, it was time for a new beginning. They were to spend both of their lives together now and that was what they both wanted, after what had happened to the both of them.
He took strands of her hair and curled them with his finger as he watched her sleep. She must have been so tired and sore after last night, that she still remained asleep after the morning sunrise which was very unlike her.
He couldn't stop looking at her frame as she slept soundly, Lexar was indeed enchanted by the beauty before him.
What are you doing "she smiled as she slowly opened her eyes". She held his hands and took them closer.
We did its Iris, we have opened up a new chapter. "Lexar whispered".
I can't wait to spend eternity with you and be the mother of your children Lexar.
All these sweat talks ended as Avian planted a knock on the door calling us to breakfast.
The dining was set with colorful dishes of savor aromas. I couldn't stop smiling as Lexar held my hand while we made our way to the dinning. Everyone was present at the table and Bryanna also came visiting.
We ate our meal and stepped out to the gardens to discuss. Bryanna kept on pestering me on how my night went, but I had nothing to say other than it went well. She kept on giggling as she watched my cheeks flush red by her questions.
Truly, there is endless joy in marriage and I was glad it all happened with the man of my dreams.
How is everyone back in Eidinburg, I asked.
Father asked me to give this to you, she said handing over a crystal embeded necklace.
It belongs to your mother she said.
I never knew my mother had such possession to her name, but I was glad to have it passed down to me.
Back in the castle, Lexar had prepared a banquet for Bryanna and he had invited some suitors from other kingdoms for the merriment.
Bryanna had always been fund of meeting royal bachelors nut had never thought of settling with one.
Maybe this was a chance for her to make her choice, "I thought".
FEW MONTHS LATER
I woke feeling sick and I couldn't feel my legs, Lexar instructed Avian to call for the physician in haste.
He consulted me and asked to see Lexar in the court room.
Lexar returned with Avian smiling next to him and brought the news.
Iris we are having a baby. We are going to have an heir soon "Lexar jubilated".
I couldn't stop laughing as I held my tummy and stared at it continuously.
Lexar was so elated that he organized a ball the day after, in other to announce my pregnancy.
In the presence of many rulers and extended relatives, Lexar held my hands and made a toast to our upcoming baby.
Everyone raised their glass of wine and screamed in merriments.
FEW MONTHS LATER
It felt like yesterday when I was just revealing my pregnancy and now it was time to deliver.
Avian prepared some oats with milk and I ate before delivery.
Baby Arabella was welcomed into the world safely by noon.
I then took a vow to be more than just a mother but a companion to my daughter.
THE END.