The Unlikely Heroine by Kathy L Wheeler

Author:Kathy L Wheeler
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Cinderella, Prince, Charming, Fairy, godmother, Tale, Glass, Slipper, Sweet, romance, Historial, suspense
Publisher: Kathy L Wheeler
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 20

“You are weary. You should rest.” Essie said.

“I have been resting for days, no?”

“I suppose.” Esse sighed. “He is beautiful.”

“Yes.” Cinderella observed Essie’s awe cradling Edric. She’d felt much the same, counting all ten toes and fingers, hours earlier—several times over. He had a full head of dark hair just like his charming father. She cared not if he lost every strand as the midwife had promised was inevitable.

“Look, how he holds my finger, he will be a warrior for certain. Such a strong little man,” Essie cooed.

“I see I shall have to issue a Royal decree against referring to my son as little.” Prince strode into the room, smiling.

Cinderella closed her eyes reveling in his deep soothing resonance and the kiss he dropped on her forehead. “You need your rest,” he chided. “We were quite concerned.”

“Duly noted, my prince.”

“Where, pray tell, is my other sister?” Cinde would have to have been dead to miss the pointed glance that passed between Essie and her husband. “She is well, no?”

“Well—” Essie started.

“She is fine, my pet,” Prince interrupted.

Essie glared at Prince. This did not bode well.

“Darling,” Cinderella said. “Mayhap you could bring me something to quench my thirst? I am parched.” He snapped his fingers toward an attendant in the corner. Cinderella caught the twitch of Essie’s lips and rolled her eyes to the ceiling.

He was going to be difficult, it appeared.

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