Chapter 14: A sweet gentleman
Alora couldn't eat well since the moment she learned about the message from her father. It hurt her even more that her father didn't care for her. She truly wanted to feel a father's love, but it felt she would never get one at least in this life.
She was standing near the balustrade, looking at the vast expense of hills far from her.
"What have you been thinking?" Magnus asked as he stopped next to her.
Alora tilted her head to gaze at him as he forward a big round candy to her. "Kids like this, so I bought one for you," he said. She glanced at it and then at Magnus.
"Oh, I'm not a kid, Your Highness," Alora said as she extended her hand to take the candy from him. However, Magnus pulled his hand back.
"Then, I must throw it away," Magnus replied.
"No!" Alora was quick this time and took the candy from him. It was in jelly form, so was easy to chew and eat.
"Kids eat candies," Magnus remarked, causing Alora to stop momentarily. The amusing smile graced his lips. "You are going to live with me in Velaris," he revealed to her.
"What!?" Alora exclaimed and gazed at him. "I thought His Highness will send me home," she said.
"Didn't you choose me over your family?" Magnus inquired.
"Yes, I did but then, I thought I am supposed to live here," Alora replied and lowered her eyes. She ate the remaining candy and looked at the thin stick left behind.