The Fae World: Mirai: The Curse (part 2)

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Part 1

“Father has been very secretive about what exactly the curse is, only telling me what he thinks I need to know, but I managed to overhear a little more before someone realised what I was doing,” Leif said. “I think, from what they were saying, that it will need to be a life-long marriage, rather than one that only lasts for a few years. If it was a short marriage I don’t think they’d be trying to work out how to break the curse, but instead focusing on how to make the marriage contract work to their advantage.”

“Interesting,” Mirai replied, brushing some hair off her face. “If we’re going to deal with this curse before our parents do something stupid trying to break it we need to find out all of the rules.” She sighed. “We both know exactly what they’re capable of.”

Leif nodded. “It’s unlikely either of us will be able to get anyone to answer any questions, but it would be really useful if one of us can steal the letter they received.”

“Father is unlikely to put it anywhere I may be able to find it, because I’m certain that he’ll be trying to keep everything from me in a bid to keep me safe.” Mirai found herself smiling. “Fortunately I happen to know a Prince who actually talks to me about things that concern me.”

“You’re a very lucky Princess.” Leif smiled back. “Is there anyone who might talk to you about what’s happening, other than me?”

Mirai thought for a few seconds, biting on her lip. “I doubt it.” The sound of raised voices caught her attention. “Give me a minute. I think something interesting might be happening.”

Tapping the crystal once, setting it to sound but no picture, Mirai made her way over to the door of her room. Quietly she opened the door, trying to make sure no one heard what she was doing. Leif stayed silent and she found herself wondering if he could hear the same things she could, because he did have amazing hearing thanks to an ancestor who was a shifter, before shaking her head at herself. She needed to focus.

“You can’t keep this a secret from her,” her mother growled, sounding more emotional than Mirai had ever heard her before. “She needs to know about the curse.”

“No, she doesn’t,” her father replied, his voice full of amusement. “It’s something that can be sorted easily.”

“Don’t lie to me. Curses are never easily sorted.”

“Darling…”

“Don’t. If you don’t tell Mirai everything I will, because she needs to know what might happen.”

“There is no way I am letting my daughter marry anyone I don’t think is suitable and Leif…” He laughed. “He’s nowhere near the list.”

Leif’s snickers were just audible. Mirai knew it was likely that he had overheard his father saying exactly the same thing about her, because the only thing they agreed on was how much they hated each other. She did her best to tune them out and return her attention to the loud conversation her parents were having, hoping she would be able to find out more about the curse, so then she and Leif could decide what they were going to do.

Mirrored from K. A. Jones Writing.

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[ysabetwordsmith.livejournal.com]

No typos spotted.

I'm still enjoying watching the young folks try to figure out a solution while their parents act ... far less mature.

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[natalief.livejournal.com]

I agree!