Chapter 26. The Royal Marriage

MIQUEL'S POV

Human World: Gilead

“I'm not an ordinary human. You will go in my place, but the only thing people will see in you is my reflection, including Tamar. They won't know, but it's on a condition” I need to warn him. He nodded for me to go on.

“If you fail to get to the wood before the sixth hour (6am) after the wedding night, I'm afraid you will turn into a peacock. That would be the result of your disobedience” I warned sternly and he gulped nervously.

“I will be forever indebted to you for doing this for me” he said gladly, looking so grateful.

“Produce an heir to the throne if you want to pay off your debt” Demetrius answered, and he promised us he would try his best. I gave him my headband as Isidora ordered and we departed.

“Will he really turn to a peacock for disobedience?” Demetrius asked, a hint of fear in his voice, and I chuckled.

“Of Course not,” I replied, and he heaved a sigh of relief.

“Carissa,” He called softl