Chapter 168: The seed of jealousy
Just as Abrielle had predicted, they did get caught up in the storm. "Do you, by chance, know the members of the royal family that went missing?" Cedric enquired from Sebastian.
"I am not sure about the rest, but I am certain about Princess Ophelia," Sebastian answered then turned around towards the temple. "We should head inside if my memory serves me right. Abrielle is highly sensitive to cold." Sebastian added beckoning them to follow him inside.
A light breeze blew across causing Abrielle to shiver, her breath getting heavy. The air up here was pretty thin to breathe, being several altitudes above the ground.
"I am glad you are doing well Sebastian. I always wanted to visit for a long time, but mother won’t let me because of the distance, saying I wasn’t built for long travel." Abrielle started making small talk with Sebastian. She didn’t know exactly where he was leading them, but they were no longer outside.
"I understand; I should have visited, but the temple is always busy, combined with the responsibility of being the head priest." Sebastian came across a group of noble ladies who seemed to be coming back from a prayer. They exchanged greetings shortly with the priest and the royal couple.
"It must be hard, but then again how are you going to inherit the duchy now you have become a head priest." She asked Sebastian; Abrielle was curious about his thoughts. The original novel timeline never got to the point of Sebastian inheriting the title because her entire family was killed for treason...
A faction rose in the temple that formed an alliance with Lucian, which usurped power from the Nightshade family for being Cedric’s supporter. Abrielle was currently too overwhelmed with avoiding her death to think about stopping her family’s extermination.
"I plan on moving back to Vesper soon. Since you are married to the prince, I will certainly be the next duke, but yet I feel a bit nervous."
"So you plan on retiring as a priest," she asked because the family head, which is the Duke of Vesper, can’t be a priest at the same time. "Unfortunately I have to. The ceremony will start at dusk. I advise you to take some rest, and before I forget, I would love to have a word with you privately." He said implying to Abrielle. A young servant was already waiting to take Cedric and Abrielle to their temporary living quarters.
They arrived at the room, it was not as luxurious as what they were used to but it was still considered a luxury for most. The young servant excused himself as soon as they arrived.
The room was warm so Abrielle could finally take off her coat. She walked towards the fireplace to take a seat there while Cedric stood at the door. Since talking about her miscarriage, they haven’t had any chance to converse, not that Abrielle was interested in talking.