Laurel quickly took the cloak from her and Seraph hurried to make adjustments to her hair. “Should I get them open the gates Sire?” Dwalin asked sounding slightly amused. Xxnx As queen you understand that your expected duty to the kingdom would be to conceive and give birth to healthy heirs.” Thorin said leaning against the arm of his throne. “My family has a long unbroken line so I am not worried over giving a child to whomever becomes my bride.”
“That is good new to know.” Arnial said bowing her head lowly. She had been uncomfortable in the wilds where she had been camped for her campaign against the orcs so this was nothing new to her.
