That night, Yara was forced to sleep in one of the guest rooms in the castle. She couldn't train her soldiers, she couldn't be herself. She was forced to wear a nightdress and to act royal like.

Morning came fast, a slight drizzle tainted the cloudy sky, the aroma of food hanged in the air, and single rays of sunlight tried to break through the clouds.

Yara was already awake, sitting by the window that looked out on the city. A soft knock broke her train of thought.

"Milady, your food is ready in the dining hall." Came a muffled voice, following with retreating footsteps.

Yara sighed and made her way towards the door. She was already dressed in a dark blue dress. The halls were quiet, just in the far distance she could hear maids getting food ready for the royals.

Suddenly a small body crashed against Yara when she made her way around the corner. Terrified, the maid fell to her knees while sobbing apologies. Yara was quite surprised. Quickly she bent down and pulled the girl up on her feet.

"What's your name?"

The maid were shaking like a leaf, before answering in a quiet shaky voice.

"Ishia, my Lady." She kept her eyes on the floor, head down.

Yara softly touched the maid's shoulder. "Ishia. No, eyes up here, love. Women doesn't keep their eyes on the floor. They're strong species, their eyes striving for strength, their heads held up high. No matter the rank. Remember, the world can't function without us, that's how important we are. Keep your head up, you're a proud woman." Yara gave her a soft smile and walked away, towards the dining hall.

"Yara! You made it, come sit here!" Rafael slept well knowing he finally found a suitable girl to be his queen. She was absolutely beautiful, curves is all the right places, magnificent eyes and straight, long black hair. He would just let her learn to sword fight, archery off sorts, to protect her self, then she would be perfect in his eyes. He wouldn't want to scar her beautiful face. Thinking about scars, he now remembered the small white line on her cheek. He couldn't help but wonder how she got that scar.

Yara wanted to sit in the corner of the table, away from both kings. But unfortunately it would be to disrespectful to ignore them. Sitting in the chair, Rafael motioned to, she couldn't help but feel stiff in his presence.

Dimitri was quiet, observing the two. He could easily see that his brother was in love, but the posture and expression of Yara told that she didn't feel the same way.

The maids soon came in with all tipes of food, before scurrying away.

While eating, Rafael cleared his throat.
"So Yara, when are you going to cut your hair? Maybe you should cut it in the length just above your breasts.." He rested his face on his fist. "Or you can curl it upwards, it would make your more beautiful."

Yara glared at the King. "My hair and its length isn't of your concern, leave it be." Her voice had a final tone in it and Rafael turned to Dimitri, urgently trying to change the subject.

"Oh, I forgot to mention, where is your warrior?"

At first it was a moment of silence, before Dimitri replied. "Busy." His answer was short and clipped. He didn't lie though,Yara was in fact busy.

"Busy with what?"

"Eating."

"Oh, well, I'd like to meet him soon." Rafael wanted to see the warrior's strength before planning to attack. He also wanted to find the soldiers' schedules, and their training programs. It would make his ambush much easier.

An unconscious smirk made it on his face. He couldn't wait to take this land.

Yara saw the smirk and frowned in confusion. Dimitri was too busy eating, and didn't notice.

Suddenly Rafael looked straight at Yara. "Yara, I have to speak with you. Come." He stood up and walked out the room.

Yara gave Dimitri one side glance before following.

Outside Rafael waited, almost bursting from exitement. When Yara stopped in front of him, he took her hand in his.
Yara immediately tensed up, not liking his touch.

"Sweet Yara, I've come a long way, searching for a wife. When you first made an entrance, I couldn't keep my eyes off your body. Beautiful curves, magnificent eyes. I just want to ran my hands through your hair, down your body. Please do me the honour of becoming my wife and Queen. Across the ocean, riches will wait for you, you'll have everything you want." He paused a moment, before kneeling down. "Yara Diana Rosseta, will you do the honour of marrying me?"

Yara couldn't believe this. This man barely knew her for almost two days. Anger started to boil inside her and she immediately took a step back. With a cold voice she spoke.

"It's Yara Diyana Roszita, not Yara Diana Rosseta, I'm disappointed that you don't have a strong memory. Men who's lusting after just the body of a woman and not her personality, disgust me. I find it highly unattractive."

"Oh, I find your personality beautiful too. Your body is just a bonus, sweet Yara."

Yara clenched her jaw. "A bonus." She hissed with anger. "You have absolutely no respect for a woman."

"Women is just there to repopulate, work and giving pleasure. Nothing else. Now answer my request, will you marry me?" He stood up, tired to stand on one knee.

Yara almost gaped at the King's words.

"My apologies, King, but I'll have to refuse. You don't meet my requirements in a man." She could see his surprise before his eyes darkened with fury of being rejected.

Before his hand, aimed with anger, could connect with the flesh on her face, it was already caught in a death grip. Yara tightened her hand on his wrist before slamming it back in his chest.

Blue eyes filled with ice glared openly at him.

"A respected man don't hit women. You should know that." She hissed standing to her full height. Taking a step forward she spoke. "What are you even doing in this kingdom. You already have everything at home." With that she stalked away.

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Rafael was furious.

With one puff of anger, he made his decision. He will turn down his 'ambush plans' and make a public announcement for war. Yara will come back running when he defeated this kingdom. She will regret rejecting him.

Tomorrow is the day he will meet with Dimitri's warrior...and kill him.

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Song: Diamonds in the water by Enya