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Chapter 300: v4- - 1: the life she had chosen I · Oct 27, 2026

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251 Chapter 251: v3 - 12: training grounds I 2026-10-27
252 Chapter 252: v3 - 13: training grounds II 2026-10-27
253 Chapter 253: v3 - 14: training grounds III 2026-10-27
254 Chapter 254: v4 - 15: Training grounds IV 2026-10-27
255 Chapter 255: v3 - 16: the first duel I 2026-10-27
256 Chapter 256: v3- - 17: the first duel II 2026-10-27
257 Chapter 257: v3 - 18: the first duel III 2026-10-27
258 Chapter 258: v3 - 19: the first duel IV 2026-10-27
259 Chapter 259: v3 - 20: the first duel V 2026-10-27
260 Chapter 260: v3 - 21: the first duel VI 2026-10-27
261 Chapter 261: v3 - 22:First duel’s aftermath 2026-10-27
262 Chapter 262: v3 - 23: changing seasons 2026-10-27
263 Chapter 263: v3 - 24: unexpected guests I 2026-10-27
264 Chapter 264: v3 - 25: unexpected guests II 2026-10-27
265 Chapter 265: v3 - 26: challenged 2026-10-27
266 Chapter 266: v3 - 27: the challengers I 2026-10-27
267 Chapter 267: v3 - 28: the challengers II 2026-10-27
268 Chapter 268: v3 - 29: the challengers III 2026-10-27
269 Chapter 269: v3 - 30: the challengers IV 2026-10-27
270 Chapter 270: v3 - 31: the challengers V 2026-10-27
271 Chapter 271: v3 - 32: the challengers VI 2026-10-27
272 Chapter 272: v3 - 33: the challengers VII 2026-10-27
273 Chapter 273: v3 - 34: a gamble I 2026-10-27
274 Chapter 274: v3 - 35: a gamble II 2026-10-27
275 Chapter 275: v3 - 36: the first recruit 2026-10-27
276 Chapter 276: v3 - 37: a way forward I 2026-10-27
277 Chapter 277: v3 - 38: a way forward II 2026-10-27
278 Chapter 278: v3 - 39: a way forward III 2026-10-27
279 Chapter 279: v3 - 40: a new beginning I 2026-10-27
280 Chapter 280: v3 - 41: a new beginning II 2026-10-27
281 Chapter 281: v3 - 42: a new beginning III 2026-10-27
282 Chapter 282: v3 - 43: a new beginning IV 2026-10-27
283 Chapter 283: v3 - 44: a new beginning V 2026-10-27
284 Chapter 284: v3 - 45: a new beginning VI 2026-10-27
285 Chapter 285: v3 - 46: Count Carlo of Almery I 2026-10-27
286 Chapter 286: v3 - 47: count carlo of almery II 2026-10-27
287 Chapter 287: v3 - 48: count carlo of almery III 2026-10-27
288 Chapter 288: v3 - 49: His first appearance I 2026-10-27
289 Chapter 289: v3 - 50: His first appearance II 2026-10-27
290 Chapter 290: v3 - 51: years in passing 2026-10-27
291 Chapter 291: v3 - 52: the final six months 2026-10-27
292 Chapter 292: v3 - 53: securing the crown 2026-10-27
293 Chapter 293: v3 - 54: the rewards of victory I 2026-10-27
294 Chapter 294: v3 - 55: the rewards of victory II 2026-10-27
295 Chapter 295: v3 - 56: the truth I 2026-10-27
296 Chapter 296: v3 - 57: the truth II 2026-10-27
297 Chapter 297: v3 - 58: the truth III 2026-10-27
298 Chapter 298: v3 - 59: the road home I 2026-10-27
299 Chapter 299: v3 - 60: the road home II 2026-10-27
300 Chapter 300: v4- - 1: the life she had chosen I 2026-10-27

Four years was a long time.

Long enough for a marriage to stop feeling new.

Long enough for habits to become routine.

Long enough for two people to learn each other’s moods, silences, tempers, preferences, and peculiarities so thoroughly that very little remained surprising.

For Marian, four years had been enough to make the Imperial Palace feel like home.

She woke slowly.

Morning light had already begun filtering through the curtains, casting a pale glow across the room.

For several moments, she remained beneath the covers, warm and comfortable, before turning her head.

Adrian was still asleep beside her.

Marian smiled.

There was something deeply reassuring about seeing him there.

She had become accustomed to it.

For nearly four years, he had been the first person she saw in the morning.

And she had grown rather fond of that particular privilege.

She turned onto her side and studied him for a moment.

Even after four years, she sometimes found herself admiring how unfairly handsome he was.

His platinum hair had fallen slightly out of place during the night.

His porcelain skin looked almost flawless against the white pillows.

His features were sharp and beautifully proportioned, from the high bridge of his nose to the strong line of his jaw.

When his eyes opened, the sapphire blue of them was always striking.

Adrian looked almost perfect.

And Marian still found herself thinking, sometimes, that she had been extraordinarily fortunate.

She had never expected the life she had once imagined with Adrian to return to her.

Yet somehow, it had.

Now, nearly four years into their marriage, she could hardly imagine waking anywhere else.

She leaned closer and pressed a soft kiss against his cheek.

Nothing.

Marian smiled.

She kissed his temple.

His expression shifted almost imperceptibly.

Before his eyes opened, his hand came up and caught the back of her neck.

Marian barely had time to smile before he drew her down and kissed her.

It was brief, familiar, and entirely unhurried.

When he released her, his hand remained at her neck for another moment.

Only then did his sapphire eyes open.

”Good morning.”

Marian smiled.

”Good morning.”

He drew her closer for another moment before finally letting her go.

A knock sounded at the door.

Marian lifted her head.

”Come in.”

Several servants entered carrying breakfast trays and the Emperor’s morning clothes.

They bowed.

”Good morning, Your Majesties.”

”Good morning,” Marian replied.

The breakfast was arranged near the windows, while Adrian’s clothes were placed neatly in the adjoining dressing room.

One of the servants began arranging the morning clothes.

Marian glanced toward them.

”Leave those. I’ll take care of them.”

The servant hesitated only briefly before bowing.

”Yes, Your Majesty.”

Once everything had been arranged, the servants withdrew.

Marian looked toward the table.

Adrian rose and held out his hand.

”Come. Breakfast.”

Marian placed her hand in his.

He led her to the table, pulling out her chair before taking his own seat beside her.

Their mornings were usually quiet. Adrian preferred something simple before court, and Marian had grown accustomed to sharing this peaceful time with him before the demands of the day began.

There was rarely any need for much conversation.

They simply enjoyed being together.

When breakfast was finished, Adrian rose.

”I should get ready.”

”You should.”

Marian followed him into the adjoining dressing room.

Adrian went to the washstand while Marian gathered the clothes he would need and arranged them in the order he preferred.

She had done this so often that the routine required almost no thought anymore.

His shirt.

His waistcoat.

His coat.

The appropriate tie for the morning’s appointments.

She knew which fabrics he preferred, which collars irritated him, and which cufflinks he tended to choose when he expected a particularly long day in court.

It was a small part of their morning.

Nothing particularly important.

But Adrian had grown fond of it.

He washed while Marian waited nearby.

When he finished, he dried his face and stood before the mirror.

Marian stepped closer.

”You missed a spot.”

Adrian looked at her reflection.

He knew perfectly well that she was teasing him.

She gently touched his cheek.

His hand closed around hers.

He brought her fingers to his lips and kissed them.

”It is very early in the morning.”

Marian giggled.

”That has never stopped you before.”

His gaze met hers in the mirror.

”Are you tempting me?”

For a moment, neither spoke.

Then, Marian pouted.

”Your ministers would curse me if you were late.”

A faint curve touched his mouth. Then, he released her hand.

”Then don’t.”

Marian laughed softly.

She reached for the comb, then stepped behind Adrian.

Marian ran it through his platinum hair, smoothing the strands back into place.

Adrian watched her through the mirror.

”You enjoy this.”

”Perhaps.”

She made one final pass through his hair before setting the comb aside.

”There.”

He studied his reflection.

”Better?”

”Much.”

Marian reached for his shirt.

”Now put this on.”

He did.

She helped him with the remaining layers, fastening his waistcoat and adjusting his collar before settling his coat properly over his shoulders.

When she finished, she straightened his cuffs.

”There.”

Adrian glanced down at himself.

”Perfect.”

Marian smiled.

”I know.”

He gave her an amused look.

”You’ve become rather confident.”

”I’ve had four years to practice.”

Adrian caught her hand before she could move away.

”You’ve become very good at this.”

Marian’s expression softened.

”I’ve had four years to practice.”

His thumb brushed lightly over her knuckles.

”I know.”

She adjusted his collar once more.

”That is why you’ve become spoiled.”

”I blame you.”

”Naturally.”

He leaned down and kissed her.

Marian smiled against his lips before pulling away.

”You’re ready to go.”

Adrian glanced toward the clock.

”I suppose I am.”

Marian smoothed the front of his coat.

”And don’t forget your lunch.”

”Perhaps.”

Marian paused.

She looked at him.

”You approved my lunch with Clara.”

”I did.”

”And now you’re making that sound like a mistake.”

Adrian said nothing.

Marian narrowed her eyes slightly.

His expression remained perfectly composed.

She knew him too well.

”I won’t be gone long.”

”I know.”

Marian smiled.

”I’ll see you later.”

Adrian leaned down and kissed her once more.

”Be back before it gets dark.”

”I will.”

He gave her one last look before leaving.

Marian watched the door close behind him.

For a moment, the room was quiet again.

She looked around their chambers.

This was what her life had become.

Quiet.

Comfortable.

Domestic.

And she liked it.

Very much.

Tbc

AN: i know, cant wait for them all to reunite, but we need to establish marian and adrian’s reality first!

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