Chapter 353 - Lunch

When Adeline and Theodore reached the garden behind the King's quarter, they saw that a round table had been set in the middle. Dragomir and Azriel were already sitting on their respective chairs.

And Theodore and Adeline also went to take their respective seats. Adeline sat beside Dragomir while Theodore sat beside Azriel.

"I hope that both of you are hungry," Dragomir said as he glanced at the brothers and then clapped his hands.

Several maids came while holding several dishes in their hands. The King got so excited about being able to host Azriel and Theodore that he asked the chefs to prepare all of their finest dishes. And they did. There were 32 dishes on the table. There wasn't even a gap left on the table for another bowl.

Both Theodore and Azriel were shocked to see so many dishes on the table. Even Adeline was surprised because of that extravagance.

Dragomir noticed the baffled look on their faces and politely said, "I'm sorry for the number of dishes. I didn't know what the two of you liked to eat so I asked the chefs to prepare everything. I hope that at least a few of the dishes will be to your liking."

Azriel picked up the fork with a smile and said, "I am sure that I will like everything." He glanced at a plate full of grilled mushroom and picked it up. "I'm going to start then. Please help yourself as well."

"Yes, of course, Dragon Immortal," Dragomir happily watched as the Deity directly ate the food that he was offering. He was happy that he was sitting together at the same table as his Deity and not just offering the food while recalling the Deity's face in the festival.

And he was happy that he was able to eat together with the Deity on a very happy occasion. He was soon going to be a relative of the Deity himself. And his happiness knew no bounds. He looked around the table and watched everyone enjoying lunch.

All four of them happily chatted and ate to their fill.

Dragomir also briefed about the tradition that the people of Wyverndale followed while getting married. He didn't want Theodore to be clueless during the wedding day so he explained in detail regarding the time of arrival of the groom, the time of marriage, and other details.

Dragomir kept on sharing his plans for Theodore and Adeline, "I will have Adeline's quarter refurbished so that it can accommodate both of you."

He glanced at Theodore and continued, "And Theodore, you can send a carriage full of your personal belongings after the quarter is redecorated. The maids and servants will have your belongings arranged in the private chamber. It will be easier for you to move here immediately after the marriage."

Though it was not really necessary for Theodore to shift his belongings or redecorate the quarter, he didn't want to deny the King.

So Theodore nodded his head and agreed, "I will do as you say, father. If I can help you in any way with the refurbishing then please, feel free to ask me. I will be the one moving in after all."

Dragomir waved his hand and instantly denied, "No, it's not necessary. I will have everything done. How can I possibly make you work when I am already asking a lot from you by making you leave your cave?"

They discussed a few more things necessary for the wedding. And after spending almost the whole afternoon there in the Palace, Theodore and Azriel were finally ready to return back to their own respective places.

Dragomir walked alongside Azriel while Theodore and Adeline were walking behind them. They were heading back towards the Court.

Dragomir glanced back at Adeline and Theodore who looked very cheerful and then said to Azriel, "I feel like I am the luckiest father in the world. I got a beautiful and talented daughter like Adeline. And now I am going to have a celestial being as my son-in-law."

He took a sigh of relief and softly uttered, "There is nothing more that I want from my life anymore. I can happily rest, knowing that the Kingdom, as well as my daughter, are in good hands."

Azriel smiled and teased Dragomir, "Oh, don't talk about resting yet. You still have to give blessings to your daughter and son-in-law. And don't you want to play with your grandchildren? I am sure that they will give birth to plenty."

Dragomir gleefully laughed and nodded his head, "Yes, I have yet to do those. I would love to see what my grandkids would look like. I am sure they will look like cute little angels."

Theodore and Adeline weren't walking that far and they were clearly hearing the conversation of the King and the Deity. They both glanced at each other and smiled.

Theodore teasingly pinched Adeline on her waist and leaned down to whisper in her ear, "Shall we fulfill your father's wish today itself? Let's make a baby tonight."

Adeline gave a playful glare to Theodore and gestured to him to stop teasing her. Even though Theodore was whispering in her ear, she was afraid that her father would hear them. And she was already sure that Azriel heard them because he was covering his mouth with his palm and his shoulders were moving up and down because of his suppressed giggles.

Adeline slowly increased the gap between her and Theodore so that Theodore would not whisper such scandalous things in her ear again.

But Theodore noticed how far she was walking. And he didn't waste any time to put his arms around her shoulders and pull her close. Their marriage was already fixed, and he wasn't scared to utilize his right over Adeline right away.

"Theo, stop! People are staring at us!" Adeline was still shy to show affection publicly.

But Theodore was not budging. "So let them take a good look at their future Prince Consort. They should remember how I look like because they will be running into me quite frequently from now on." He leaned in to whisper again, "I am not going to sneak anymore. I will come to visit you openly."

Adeline couldn't do anything except turn her cheeks into a ripe tomato. She tried her best to avoid making eye contact with the curious onlookers and walked silently.

The four of them reached in front of the carriages that were waiting in front of the Court.

Azriel turned to face Dragomir and Adeline and then said, "I am very happy to have extended the family ties with you. I hope that our relationship will flourish even deeper. And thank you for hosting us today. I will forever remember today's tasty dishes.." He glanced at Theodore and added, "We will take a leave now."