<div style="text-align: center">At the bite from the Beta wolf, Donovan couldn't help but let out a deep chuckle. "I assure you, Sir Valentine, I'll make it my one and only priority." Victor looked at Donovan, clearly doubting his brother. Felicia let out a sharp sigh at this, but clearly refusing to comment on that.<br/>
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"Thank you, Sir Martin and Sir Valentine. I don't doubt in your strength and discipline. We already had a chance to witness it and all the better to have it by our side." Felicia was clearly ending the meeting and Edmond looked at Donovan.<br/>
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"As my oldest son, I expect that you take full responsibility in the Den along with the vampires that will be sent there. I want to hear no complaints." Edmond didn't even hold back in front of the three wolves as he scolded his son and made it sure that Donovan remembered that there's no messing around in the Den.<br/>
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Donovan has clearly gotten serious as he faced his father, the usual light-hearted and charming grin gone, he bowed. "Yes, my King. Understood." Edmond crossed his arms on his chest as he stared at Donovan, clearly showing that he wasn't going to be light on his irresponsible son. He very much loved Victor for his unusual nature and his superior knowledge that not even himself owns.<br/>
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"I will take you to your chambers." Victor spoke after clearing his throat. He made sure that he is followed as he opened the doors and stood next to them as he waited for the three wolves to pass and close the doors after them. He took the three wolves, one by one, leading Martin to the biggest and finest chamber, following the rules of the highest ranked leader to have clear indication of how much they're respected, while Valentine's and Sebastian's room is more than anyone could hope for just as much. Victor informed them to meet with them in the hallway so he'd lead them to the dining room, he'd need to rush them first there, so he'd have everything ready before the Queen's arrival.<br/>
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And once the time has come, Victor guided the three in the dining room, the long table awaited, a big crystal chandelier hung above and the soft red carpet beneath their shoes gave a more cozy feeling.<br/>
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He seated Martin right next to the head of table, Edmond would have to sit across him, Valentine would be seated next to his father and Sebastian next to the Beta. Everything went under specific order and Victor was more than determined to follow it. He shortly after left the three alone and quickly rushed to the kitchen.<br/>
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Princess Ellanore, the middle child of the family, returned from the meeting with her fiance's family and she had no time to rest, as she was brought by the servants into the bathroom where they prepared her bath. She closed her eyes and let out a long sigh as the servants were rushing all around the place to prepare her for one simple dinner with the wolves. She just wanted to stop the time a bit, to have some quiet, since Varus has pretty much become a lot more demanding with her time and she wanted nothing more but to be her own person, by herself. She lost the excitement for the marriage and did everything because she simply needed to do it. Some people dream of this, but for the Princess it's a bit too hectic, too fast. Or maybe, she's been incredibly bored, with nothing going on. Always the same routine.<br/>
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She was in a comfortable chair afterwards, the servants working on her makeup and putting red nail polish on her long nails as she prefers. And finally, after hair and makeup was done, Ellanore was left with only one person - Alissa. Her childhood friend, but also her personal guard. A tall brunette of short hair and handsome features, she's been known around both men and women, Ellanore likes to compare her to Donovan - rather in a playful manner. <br/>
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She stood in front of a mirror in her underwear as suited handmaiden began picking through the dressed. Ellanore's hair was like a golden surface on which a drop of blood left a light red trail and the locks reached her waist. She was as beautiful as mother, sometimes deviously cunning as Donovan, playful as her father and she was the guilty person who encouraged Victor and his sarcastic behavior, that being the favorite form of communication with her youngest brother.<br/>
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"Happy that Varus is away?" Alissa asked with a grin as she showed off dressed in the reflection behind Ellanore as the Princess would shake her head while thinking for which she would settle.<br/>
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"Absolutely. He's been choking me with his dramatic affections!" Ellanore stated with a roll of her eyes. "He's changed. I wonder what happened to the charming and playful man. He's all... Extremely absent minded and far too emotional. Shouldn't I have that role? Being all damsely and worried? No?"  Alissa pursed her lips and shook her head, only to stop as she held a dress up. "Oh, that one! I like it." Ellanore pointed at a long black dress that was rather simple, though up close, it was made of detailed lace with see-through sleeves and revealed back.<br/>
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"Jewelry, mademoiselle?" the handmaiden asked as she helped Ellanore in the dress.<br/>
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"Hmm... Would it impress the wolves? I know nothing of their fashion. Perhaps big earrings?" she asked as Alissa seemed almost uninterested.<br/>
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"Princess, you're the woman of fashion here, I'm more practical." the handmaiden said with a playful smile as she zipped the dress up.<br/>
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"Okay, small ruby earrings and lion's ring. I saw you weren't impressed and I trust your judgment." the Princess said with a smile and slipped into her heels and Alissa already picked out the jewelry from the box and handed it to Ellanore. She put the golden lion's ring on her index finger which is usually used when one wears a symbolic ring that represents their house as a symbol of authority and put the earrings on.<br/>
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After she was finally finished, Alissa opened the door for her, only to see Donovan standing nearby and he turned. "Ah, the second most beautiful woman. A contrast to our mother, she wore white today." Donovan pointed out and looked at the handmaiden. "You're dismissed, I'll take over from here." Alissa bowed to Donovan and quickly left as he offered his arm to his sister which she took and the two walked.<br/>
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And with that wild curiosity, Ellanore smirked almost in mischief and looked around before asking quietly, as if she's afraid that someone will see how curious she actually is. "Now... Fill me in with the details. What are they like?"​</div>