The morning of the festivities left the entire kingdom bustling about. All except for two that were still cuddled together with the morning sun rising into the window of the room. Caspian was still laying beside Artemis with both awake but not ready to leave each other's comfort yet. Caspian's eyes following the trail of his fingertips as they leisurely trace over her. Her soft delicate skin feeling like flower petals under his touch. His fingers trace the contour of her nose down to her delicate pink lips where they linger.

Artemis watches him but doesn't move from his touch. Her own body feeling electrified by his touch. It's a high her body is producing from Caspian and she is relishing in it. Her silver hair fanning the bed causing the morning sun to ricochet around the chamber. Her eyes gleaming with her prince's electric eyes.

Caspian couldn't get enough of her. He lets his hand go to her waist holding her in place. His lips descending down to match hers. The touch causing a fire to swell within him. Their lips dancing together slowly while Caspian becomes bolder. He tugs her so she is partially underneath him with his body pressed to hers. Artemis feels like the electricity is building within her. She moans causing Caspian to growl in response.

The couple is so invested in the touches, they do not realize that Artemis is beginning to glow. Her arm is lighting up as her hair shines brightly. Vatalanie lifts her head from her spot on the floor looking intrigued to her friend.

Artemis, you are glowing

Artemis' eyes snap open and she pulls back slightly alerting Caspian to the change. His eyes open to her but he is shocked to see her eyes are bright. He pulls back to look at her arm. She lifts it and realizes Vatalanie is right. She is glowing like she does when she is healing but she doesn't feel her energy exuding her rather she feels charged.

"Artemis, are you okay?"

She nods her head and cups his cheek making him lock eyes with her. Caspian can't get over her vibrant look. She pulls his neck making him groan when his lips reconnect. Caspian's hands exploring the contours of her waist before moving upwards causing Artemis to arch her chest into his hand.

A knock on the door causes Caspian to reluctantly pull away. He looks down to her as she appears to emit light. His body still on fire, his desire for her coursing throughout his entire being. A second knock makes him get up walking to the chambers doors to open them. His blood instantly cooling off from the arrival.

"Good morning son."

"Mom."

The queen pushes the door open and waltz in knowing that Artemis has not yet slept in her own chambers since her arrival. She was not pleased with this arrangement however she trusted that the young couple was not doing anything they shouldn't be yet. That is until now, Artemis is sitting up but she appears to be glowing. The queen halts for a minute seeing a young woman with lust filled eyes and body still humming from whatever was occurring before her arrival. She turns back to her son.

"I will not tell your father that she has been in your chambers but you will be respectful until you are wed. Is that understood?"

Caspian can feel his face flush. He drops his gaze to the floor nodding his head. Worried his voice would come out hoarse, he doesn't speak. The queen turns back to Artemis who is now standing by the bed. Her glow still intact. The queen walks to her gently taking her hands into her own. She lifts her arms and watches the pulsation of the light coming from her.

"Remarkable"

The queen barely whispers but everyone hears it. Artemis takes a deep breath and looks back to Caspian whose eyes are now locked on her own. His eyes showing his lust for her. She drops her gaze to the floor. The queen can feel the heat radiating off the young couple and knows this needs to slow down.

"Artemis, my dear, I would like to help you prepare for the festival. Would that be alright?"

"Of course your majesty."

The queen lets go of one of her hands and begins pulling Artemis towards the exit of the room. The young couple still staring at each other making the queen giggle under her breath. Her thoughts racing to a wedding sooner than later. Vatalanie stays in the chambers with a frustrated Caspian. He runs his hands down his face before noticing the companion stayed in his room. He looks to the she wolf in question.

"Staying with me again?"

Vatalanie gives one single head nod and Caspian chuckles.

"You know the wicked witch of the west is gone, right?"

Vatalanie just lays her head down choosing to not answer. Caspian chuckles again while walking over to her and rubbing her head gently. Vatalanie purring under the attention. Caspian then decides to get ready knowing his beloved would be doing the same.

Artemis arrives back to the queen's personal quarters where a few maids are present along with young Cassandra and surprisingly Navene. He is currently fiddling with the clean shirt one of the maidens surely just put him in. The maids all stop to look upon the silver beauty as everyone does seeing her for the first time. The queen feels gently tugs her to sit down at the vanity. The queen brushes her long silver locks that feel like silk running through her fingers.

The maids begin working on Cassandra again as the queen focus' her attention on Lady Artemis. Artemis sits there with her thoughts elsewhere. Her body still thrumming with extra energy. The queen begins doing a delicate braid down the length of her back. Artemis still is silent thinking about the earlier interaction with Caspian.

"My dear, you are going to begin glowing again if your mind continues down that path."

Just like that, the queen broke through her chain of thoughts making her come back to the present. She drops her head feeling her cheeks warm up.

"I had something made for you for this occasion." The queen motions to one of the maids who brings forward a silver threaded dress. Artemis mouth opens in amazement. The dress appears regal with a hood attached to it. She lets her fingers run over it feeling the needle work and softness of material. Navene looks to it and knows his guardian would look beautiful in it. Cassandra bounces over looking at the dress.

"Oh Artemis, it's pretty!"

"I agree Princess Cassandra, thank you majesty but I can't accept this."

She pushes it back knowing she couldn't afford to repay the queen for this. The queen giggles and takes the dress into her own hands. She then lays it upon the young maiden's lap.

"You can Artemis, it is a gift from me... and it would be rude to not accept."

The queen finishes her hair and helps her behind the partition to put the dress on. Navene and Cass now just waiting to see Artemis. After a few minutes, she walks out and Navene smiles while Cass squeals. Artemis has the hood pulled up but not enough to hide her features. The maids look to the young beauty in astonishment. She is beautiful. Artemis turns back to the queen who has a proud smile gracing her lips.

"Perfect"

The queen dismisses the maids and takes Cassandra's hand into her own. She looks back to Artemis who is now standing next to Navene.

"You two meet us at the main doors. We will be waiting."

Both Artemis and Navene bow slightly at the queen. The queen and princess make their exit leaving Navene alone with Artemis. He turns to her as she does the same.

"You look ready to be queen Artemis."

Artemis just shakes her head not quite ready to here that. Navene holds out his elbow like a true gentleman making Artemis smile at him. She links her arm through his and make their way out. Tesara laying by the doors gets up following next to Navene.

Vatalanie, only you and Tesara will be joining us.

As you wish Artemis

Artemis continues down to the entrance where she sees the King conjoined with the Queen. Cassandra is swaying side to side with no care in the world. Caspian's eyes are wide looking at his beloved. His feet moving to meet her. Navene rolls his eyes releasing her and walking over to Cassandra who gathers him in a hug. Caspian delicately takes her hand with his eyes still looking intently into hers.

You look breathtaking my love

Artemis bows her head slightly feeling the blood rush to her cheeks. Caspian puts his fingers under her chin lifting her gaze back up.

Thank you Caspian

Caspian links her arm in his and they look over seeing the others already walking out. Caspian leads her to the second carriage. The king and queen taking the lead. Cassandra and Navene riding with them. Tesara looked hesitant getting in the contraption but relented with encouraging words from Artemis. Artemis, Caspian and Vatalanie are in the second chariot. Vatalanie's hairs on edge. Caspian rubs her coat helping her relax slightly.

"You know love, you didn't have to keep Vatalanie with me this morning." Artemis giggles and shakes her head at the prince.

"My prince, I did not tell her to stay with you... She chose to."

Caspian's hand freezes on the she wolf. He looks down to her seeing her relaxed under his touch. He smiles fondly at the wolf while Artemis watches them. She turns her gaze outside the chariot feeling her own nerves begin to heighten. Vatalanie notices and perks up looking to her. Caspian follows the wolf's gaze and sees Artemis fidgeting in her seat. He smiles softly cupping her cheek making her turn to him. He brings his lips on to hers and holds it helping to soothe her nerves.

Thank you my prince

Caspian furrows his eyebrows wondering why she is thanking him.

"Whatever for love?"

"Everything"