Epilogue To Zelene

“So when is our wedding?” “Tomorrow. Let’s get it over with. I just want to call you my wife already. Unless, you want to a big

“My mother made me marry you because of your wealth because my family didn’t want me to marry a poor man!” she began to yell at

"But Dad you see, here's the thing, I don't want to get married." Louis said with a side grin, standing up from the chair once his locks were combed and slipping on some shoes.

“Right, then. I’d be happy to call you a son. But remember, you are lucky to have my daughter.”

'Your father and I are still very disappointed in you. How could you ruin our plans for you? Do you not care about what we want for you? What's best for you?'

“Is it going to be an arranged marriage, or do I get to choose.? If --”

“Mom, I know what love is. I am a man now.” Louis scoffed, making his mom kiss his head.

“Okay, okay. But only because you ask.” I say quickly and get up from my bed and head to my closet. I open and realise that I haven’t been here since I was thirteen. I turn on my heels to face James.

Your mother wiped her lips clean with a napkin, and reply. "Sure husband, I could do that for you." She laugh and continue. "Just don't make me throw the ring away, honey. Because I'm not going to!"

“Ha!” he chuckled. “Maybe you should ask your young man first before you make such a bold statement. Cathleen, have a safe trip. Son-in-law, she is less demanding when she gets her way.”

“Look, I’m not going to try to replace your mother, but I would like you to accept me as part of your family. “

“you are the offspring of that woman… aren’t you?” he questioned, tilting his head to the side and looking up at me expectantly.

"I am sorry, father. However, my own conscience rails against this practice. And I have to live with my conscience, too."

I nodded and asked to sit next to her, she agreed and we watched the Queens of Stormholt share their

"Elizabeth do behave ." Princess Mary tried not to grin. Her lips twitched as her eyes sparkled. Laughter dying before it even started. " But I would say no. They always argue. Eventually, Prince Abel relents into Victor's choices. "