Chapter 2
by 
LucreArghena
Which Story Will You Follow?
The Bodyguard
Laughter.
It filled the garden as Helrith and his highness, Prince Valn talked about marriage candidates.
"Oh, you could wine and dine with Knight Gentruk as he boasts of his prowess in a games of cards and drinks his trough of Swine's Beer and Ale," the Prince laughed again and punched his friend's shoulder.
"I'm surprised he can see the game. By that look in his eye and the slur on his tongue you'd think he was too pissed to see the colors." They laughed again.
Luckily for the Prince the guards were exchanging shifts so his comment was not overheard. The Prince passed Helrith another pint of beer. The two exchanged a few more jokes, but their laughter eventually fell quiet. The silence stretched as they thought about the reality of their situation.
"You know, if all else fails, you could marry a Prince from another of our allies," Helrith watched as Valn frowned softly.
"As much as I like the other kingdoms, their princes aren't exactly my type. Alpha or no, they act more like children than men."
"So," Helrith gave his friend a deep, calculating look.