- — Lionel & Camellia Nevrakis[1]
Lionel & Camellia, characters in The Royal Romance and The Royal Heir series, were Olivia's parents. Although they are first mentioned in The Royal Romance, Book 1, Chapter 7, they make their first appearance in a premium scene of The Royal Heir, Book 2, Chapter 9.
Appearances
Lionel had brown short hair, green eyes, light skin and a beard. He also had a scar on his left cheek. He wore a blue suit with a white shirt and a purple tie.
Camellia had red medium-length hair, blue eyes, and light skin. She wore a golden necklace, earrings, and a black and red dress with a leaf brooch.
Personalities
According to Lucretia, Lionel was brash and he had the strength to back up his words when needed.
On the other hand, Camellia was independent, clever and fierce. One of her weaknesses was her own husband, Lionel.
In addition, according to Olivia, they wanted more power and they were willing to risk everything to get it, even their lives. They also did not trust anyone.
Background
Camellia and Lionel were Olivia's parents who were killed during a rebellion against Constantine. They were traitors, and according to Olivia, they wanted to step in and claim the throne. King Constantine and his advisors decided to keep this a secret because revealing the plot would had been worse for Cordonia's stability rather than cover it up. Instead, they told everyone that they died protecting Cordonia and serving the Crown.
Chapters
The Royal Romance
Book 1
- Chapter 7: Fire and Ice (Mentioned)
- Chapter 19: Long Live the King (Mentioned; Determinant)
Book 2
- Chapter 5: International Impressions (Mentioned)
- Chapter 12: Family Ties (Mentioned)
Book 3
- Chapter 2: Crown and Country (Mentioned)
- Chapter 10: A Matter of Honor (Mentioned)
- Chapter 12: Secrets in The Snow (Mentioned)
- Chapter 14: Welcome, One and All (Mentioned)
- Chapter 18: Bride to Be (Mentioned; Determinant)
- Chapter 21: Taken (Mentioned)
The Royal Holiday
- Chapter 1: 'Tis the Season (Mentioned; Determinant)
- Chapter 3: Silent Night (Mentioned)
- Chapter 4: Holly Jolly (Mentioned)
The Royal Heir
Book 1
- Chapter 3: Your Kingdom Awaits (Mentioned; Determinant)
- Chapter 14: The Announcement (Mentioned; Determinant)
- Chapter 17: Hot Off the Press (Mentioned)
- Chapter 19: Truth and Lies (Mentioned)
Book 2
- Chapter 9: Quiet Before the Storm (Mentioned; Physical Appearance Determinant)
- Chapter 16: In Love and War (Mentioned; Physical Appearance Determinant)
Book 3
- Chapter 18: Crowning Glory (Determinant)
Relationships
Olivia Nevrakis
Olivia is their daughter. They were training her in combat since she was a child, because they wanted her to take over if something happened to them. Olivia says that she will never forgive them for not caring that they had a child to think of.
In The Royal Romance, Book 3, it is revealed that they signed a betrothal between her and Anton Severus, so that they could take over the crown if something happened to the King and he had no heirs.
In The Royal Holiday, Olivia tells you that her father gave her, her favorite dagger. She cherished the dagger so much that when she accidentally spilled juice on one of her mother's dresses, her mother took it away and hid it as punishment. She also mentions that since their deaths, she has not touched their wing of the estate. Everything had been left as is.
In The Royal Heir, Book 2, Olivia admits that for all their faults, they taught her to get back on her feet no matter what. They were not around to celebrate Olivia's fifth birthday because they were meeting with their supplier regarding "Operation Snowspear".
Anton Severus
Anton was trained by Olivia's parents when he was a child. The reason was because they wanted her and Anton to rule Cordonia together, with the iron might that courses through her veins.
Constantine
Constantine Rys was the one they wanted to overthrow with their rebellion. He says that their betrayal was a shock to everyone. In their "Operation Snowspear", they used an unnamed supplier with deep pockets to help them prepare.
Trivia
- Lionel's character model resembles Richard Sutcliffe from It Lives Beneath.
- Camellia shares the same name as Camellia from the Rules of Engagement series.
- In The Royal Heir, Book 2, Chapter 16, it is revealed they codenamed their coup "Operation Snowspear".
References
- ↑ The Royal Heir, Book 2, Chapter 9.