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“The motion is so tabled for further
discussion after the holiday and this meeting is adjourned for today,” said
Duke Edward Carlisle Anthony Cullen, the leader of the House of Lords and
presider of the combined houses. He banged the gavel and the members of
parliament got up, leaving the lavish chamber where the combined houses met to
discuss motions to bring forward to the queen.
The Queen – who also happens to be
my mother – Queen Esme Elizabeth Masen Cullen, the ruler of our small country,
Gevalia.
I packed up my laptop, putting it into my worn
leather satchel and slinging it over my body. The Duke walked over to me, a
kind smile on his face. “Excellent proposal and compromise, son,” he said
proudly. “I think it’s something your mother will approve of, Masen. You know
how difficult she can be.”
“I do know that, Father,” I snorted, rolling
my eyes. “You really think we can get this motion to pass? With the compromise?
I hate to tax our people, but in order to increase revenue … It’s a small sum.”
“This tax increase has been on the docket for
years, but we’ve never gotten it this far in either houses. I’m so proud of
you. I knew that American schooling would come in handy,” he quipped, leading
me down the rear staircase of the parliament building to the waiting car. We
settled into the backseat. “Home, please?”
“Understood, your highness,” said our driver
and bodyguard, Felix.
“Are you eating with us, Masen or are you
going to spend time at Masen Manor?” Father asked.
“I’ll eat with you,” I said. “Mother sent me a
text …”
“She used her cell phone? Perish the thought,”
he laughed.
“I know, right?” I snickered. “She wanted to
discuss Emmett and my marriage …”
“She’s still trying to push an arranged
marriage, Masen. I’m so sorry. I know you want a love match. I got one with
your mother. You deserve the same,” he said.
“I’d rather cut off my own balls than be in an
arranged marriage,” I grumbled.
“Edward Anthony Masen Cullen! Language,”
Father growled.
“My apologies,” I said, sarcasm lacing my tone as I sat back.
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Prince Edward Anthony Masen Cullen
Duke Edward Carlisle Cullen
Queen Esme Anne Platt Cullen
Gevalian Parliament
Gevalian Castle
Gevalian Royal Apartment
Masen Manor
Masen Manor Interior
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