- He's an excellent warrior. Today I know you're very brave and zealous. It's nothing like I heard. - I fired. - I confess I've misjudged his image and even called him an ogre.
Lowenna laughed.
- He was furious when he heard about the arranged marriage, but when I saw him coming with you and the glow in his gaze when he talked about you, I knew that my son's heart was bewitched. - she took a break.
- I love your son!
- And he loves her too!
The priest called us saying it was time to start.
- Excuse me, Your Majesty! - said bowing and bowing. - I'll see how Alistair's doing and try to rush him.
- Go, my child!
I left in large steps towards the room where Alistair was preparing. The coronation ceremony was just the beginning of a battle that was coming to an end. I put my hand on my belly. Soon the grandson of two nations would be born. She was aware of the political problems that this would entail, but she had the most protective husband a woman could ask for. Smile as you open the door and face Alistair.
- My lord!
- Ma'am!
- You're late. - he said approaching me. - Everyone's waiting for you in the throne room.
- A prince is never late! - He replied with arrogance. - It's the others who are too early.
I let out a laugh helping Alistair put on her shirt. I ran my hand over the bandage that protected the wound on his shoulder. I felt Alistair's body recoil and automatically his hands hovered over mine. Pain! Alistair still felt a lot of pain. By the time we took him into the castle, Alistair had already lost a lot of blood. He was pretty pale and I was afraid he'd die. After days of treatment, we begin the process of bringing him back to Dunhill. I've been driving Chimera while Bruce was carrying a Sovereign in the saddle of Esperanza. Luckily they were docile animals and we didn't have much work to do. I still could not believe how he had survived that beast's arrow, but I prefer to attribute it to the power of prayer. I prayed hard, night and day for your recovery.
I've finished trapping the pie through your chest. After holding the sword at his waist, Alistair gave me his hand and we headed for the salon. He paraded with me by his side with great pride, greeted all the representatives of the clans. There were a lot of people in the hall and sometimes he stopped because of the pain that was still fresh. The ceremony took place in the traditional way with a priest picking up Alistair's vows, and Brice passed the crown to her son.
- Do you solemnly swear to protect all the peoples gathered here in the name of God? - the priest asked while holding the crown.
- I swear! - Alistair answered seriously.
- Do you swear to act with justice and benevolence?
- I swear!
- By the powers vested in me and by the most holy trinity, I crown Alistair MacCalister, king of Scotland.
I kept my smile directed at him when the priest lowered the crown over his head. A cloak was placed on his back. Brice stared proudly at him while Lowenna wept in tears. The priest stopped in front of me holding a delicate gold crown adorned with emeralds.
- Do you swear to be faithful to your sovereign and your people in the name of God? - he asked.
- I swear! - I answered firmly.
- Do you swear to be at his side, even in adversity, and to act with justice and serenity?
- I swear!
- So, by the powers vested in me and in the name of the Most Holy Trinity, I crown her Aideen MacBride...
- It's MacCalister! - I whispered.
- What'd you say? - the priest asked distractedly.
- Aideen MacCalister, please!
Alistair smiled at me. It was common to keep the names of our old clans, but I was keen to use the surname I was given as soon as I married Alistair.
- Moving on. - the priest got serious again. - I crown her, Aideen MacCalister, queen of Scotland and the people who live here.
The priest put the crown on my head and then Alistair took my arm. We walked out in the middle of the people who were watching us. Everything was perfect and, after the ceremony, we went to the ballroom. Everyone danced, ate and drank happily.
- Are you happy? - he asked.
- Sure!
- Even with a troubled start?
- Alistair, you saved me! I love you with all the strength of my heart, my ogre.
He smiled arrogantly at me.
- You bewitched me with that smile and those beautiful eyes. I love you, my little witch.
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Book 01 - Heart on Fire (Alec)
Book 02 - Indomitable Heart (Alex)
Book 03 - Wild Heart (Dominic)
Book 04 - Ruthless Heart (Allan)
Book 05 - Heart Forever (Alec's Diary)
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Book 01 - Friends Only (Ryder and Brooke)
Book 02 - Second Chance (Casey and Ryan)
Book 03 - Irresistible Attraction (Maise and Valerie)
Book 04 - When I return (Viola and Mike)
Book 05 - Ice Castle (Erick and Scarllet)
Book 06 - Redemption (Mia and Raze) Soon
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