The Enchanter of Rangel: Child of War Book 1 (25 page)

“You are looking handsome today Xander” Aubrey remarked, happy that the time he spent away he kept up his physique.

“Thank you your highness, you as well” Xander remarked staring off into space.

“You will face me this instant and there had better be a smile on your face. You are my consort and you will act the part” Aubrey said quietly but with enough venom in her voice to make her point.

Xander turned and plastered on a fake looking smile.

“Funny, Xander. Real funny, sulk if you want, I do not care you will just make yourself miserable. Your belongings have been moved to my chambers. It is where you will sleep from now on” Aubrey said as she embraced Xander around his waist.

“But why? I have done everything you have said, I am comfortable in the tower, away from palace life.”

“Ah Xander this is our wedding night. As consort there are certain functions you are supposed to perform” Aubrey said smiling at Xander’s mounting nervousness or anger, either of which she couldn’t tell but happy he façade of indifference was cracking.

“There is no love between us your Highness. Such actions should only be the realm of those in love.”

Aubrey smiled as she looked at Xander “Dear Xander” Aubrey said with a slight laugh, “What does love have to do with it?”