Chapter 13 - : 13 : Strolling In The Market!
The morning sun cast a golden glow over the goblin kingdom, bathing the palace in soft light.
Aiden and Lysandra stood before King Kragg Grimclaw, seeking permission for their little excursion.
King Kragg stroked his thick, graying beard thoughtfully before a knowing grin spread across his face. "It’s all right. If you two are to marry, then it’s important you get to know each other."
Lysandra’s face lit up bright red, the goblin equivalent of a deep blush. "F-Father!"
Aiden chuckled softly, scratching the back of his head. "Thank you, Your Majesty."
With permission granted, Lysandra rushed to her room to change. Minutes later, she stepped out, her elegant curves hidden beneath a simple outfit and a hood. The outfit, while designed as a disguise, hugged her figure in all the right places.
"How do I look?" she asked shyly, her crimson eyes peeking out from under the hood.
Aiden’s throat went dry. "Damn." He felt his heart skip. "You... Ah... look stunning," he admitted, breathless.
Lysandra flushed hard. "T-Thank you," she mumbled, gripping her cloak tighter.
In a playful gesture, Aiden extended his hand like a noble knight. "Shall we?"
She hesitated before slipping her small green hand into his, her heart racing.