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Benjamin's Bride Twenty-seven • The Unexpected
•Benjamin• "What do you think?" The Duke asked as he stood a few feet behind me. I stood up from the squatting position that I was in and said, "It's more than I expected." "I figure that it was worth the cumbersome journey?" "Don't get smart with me, Sir Percy," I said as I reached out my hand to a maid who escorted us to the site in Wilsur. She handed a small towel to me and I used it to wipe my hands from the dirt that coated them. "How is the security here?" "I doubled it last week and the attacks reduced." "That's not good enough." "It isn't. The number of traders has reduced drastically since the attacks started and if we don't completely stop this, Wilsur will be abandoned." I hummed and drank in the sight in front of me. Wilsur was right at the border. Not only was it a popular tourist attraction but it was one of Reechidre's top five trading locations. What was once a beautiful city that was filled with culture was now barely standing. The tall buildings were broken w
Last Updated : 2022-04-25Benjamin's Bride Twenty-eight • What is love?
•Heather• I stared at the canvas in front of me and hummed at the butterfly that I was almost done painting. This morning, I decided to add the books that my parents had brought to the shelf in my office. Although most of them were not in my top ten best reads, I liked them a fair bit. During that moment, I came across the notebook where I had drawn that unique butterfly on the day of Diane's - well, my - wedding. Seeing it made me so nostalgic that I had to redraw it on a bigger surface. The drawing was incomplete so, I had to fill most of it with my imagination. It has been almost five months since my marriage to Benjamin and I couldn't believe that I actually lasted this long. Not only did I marry a man who was rumoured to be a barbarian but that barbarian wasn't even as crude as I expected. I got myself trusty ladies in waiting and experienced, for the first time in my life, being protected from my parents. In the manor, nobody could stand up to them but right now, they were n
Last Updated : 2022-04-29Benjamin's Bride Twenty-nine • Two Vulnerable Souls
•Heather•The day that Benjamin said he would arrive finally came. I was already dressed up and saying that I was impatient was an understatement.I concentrated on listening on when the bell by the gate would ring. The more I waited, the more I felt like time was moving excruciatingly slow. What was taking them so long?Currently, I was in my quarters and my ladies waited with me. Seeing that I wasn't in the mood for a chat, they only talked amongst themselves and I did not bother to join in."How far do you think they are?" Annie asked Bridgette and I looked at them, the question piquing my interest."That only depends on what time they started off and which route they have used. Being impatient will not help," Bridgette said before looking at me. "That goes to you too." "I can't help it," I said as I avoided her gaze.She sighed fondly before approaching me and she stopped when she was behind my chair. "Rest assured, my Queen. His Majesty is well.""How can you be so sure? He doesn
Last Updated : 2022-05-27Benjamin's Bride Thirty • Broken Pieces
•Heather•Soft streams of sunlight entered the room through the spaces on the curtains and brought a little brightness into the room. Benjamin and I have been awake for a while now, but we spent our time cuddling in blissful silence.I couldn't stop myself from grinning and I wondered if it was okay to feel this happy. My head rested on Benjamin's chest while he softly ran his hand on my arm.I hummed in content as I rubbed my face against him. I didn't want to be separated from him at all, but I knew that that time would soon come due to our differing schedules."Uhm...." I began, "what are you going to do at the Council?""Duke Percy and I are having a bit of a fallout," he answered, making my brows furrow in doubt."Is it really considered a 'small fallout' if the Council gets involved?""Well, he tried to kill me so, I had every right to hit him."I sat up as I looked at him in shock. "You hit the Duke!?"He rolled his eyes and pulled me back to rest on him. "I thought that you wou
Last Updated : 2022-05-27Benjamin's Bride Thirty-one • Frustrations
•Annie•I quietly read my book as I sank even further into the sofa that sat next to the large bookshelf in my Queen's study. This piece of furniture had no business being this soft and if it was up to me, I would literally live on it.The afternoon sun shone brightly and it was a hot day. I made sure to wear light garments and they really helped to cool me down. Queen Heather is usually dressed in extravagant clothing but it must be an inferno under all that material.Speaking about the Queen, she has been down for the past few days. Of course, I have experienced her bad days but this one was more severe. I slowly lowered the book that I was reading and discreetly glanced that her Majesty.She was seated behind her desk as she went through some documents. Her beautiful blonde hair was up in a messy bun and the dark circles under her eyes were unsightly. Anybody in the palace could tell that the relationship between the King and Queen was strained right now. On that day, she was so de
Last Updated : 2022-07-16Benjamin's Bride Thirty-two • More Mixed Feelings
•Benjamin•"Thank you for visiting, my King," the librarian said with a low bow."That's okay. I'm sorry for disturbing the silence," I said as I briefly glanced at the crowd that gathered around the Kingdom's main library in excitement.Today, Scott was making his usual visit to the library and even though there wasn't any need for me to tag along, I didn't want to remain in the castle any longer. The two servants that we brought along already took the other books into the carriage after taking the new ones into the library.It was an important exchange that was deemed essential because an educated Kingdom was a mighty one. Even though everything went well, I should have announced my visit in advance and told Scott to prepare stronger security.I did not expect such a large crowd to come and see me. Even though I was with the six knights that I always moved around with when I was outside the castle walls, they weren't enough to keep the crowd at a distance. No. The main reason why I
Last Updated : 2022-08-02Benjamin's Bride Thirty-three • Start Again
•Heather•My heart thudded in my chest as I squeezed my eyes shut. My body was trembling and it took me a moment to realize that I wasn't hurt. I hesitantly opened my eyes and noticed that Benjamin had caught me in time.My heart failed to calm down as my ears heated up at his tight embrace that surrounded me. When was the last time that he held me like this? "Benjamin," I began softly as I hesitantly wrapped my arms around his waist, "uhm.... I'm fine now.""Yeah. I know," he said with a sigh as his hold on me tightened.I closed my eyes, realizing that he was trembling as well. It was barely noticeable but with how tight our bodies were pressed together, I could feel it. I slowly raised my hand to stroke his back so that he could be assured that I was fine but before I could do so, he moved away from me."Are you crazy!?" He suddenly yelled as his brows knitted together in irritation. "What the heck were you thinking?" I stared at him in shock for a moment. "Me? You're the one who
Last Updated : 2022-08-03Benjamin's Bride Thirty-four • A Strange Sweetness
•Benjamin•I nervously stood in front of a large wooden door that led to Heather's office as I debated on whether I should knock on it or not. This morning began with me receiving a letter from my father's wife that held a strange request. It completely soured up my morning, but after seeing the details of the letter, I saw it as an opportunity.I could have just send a servant to give Heather the letter together with another that expressed my thoughts about it. And Heather was smart, so she would probably grasp the meaning behind it without much explanation. I could have done that but I didn't.I wanted to talk to her myself. Not only about the letter but about yesterday as well. Part of me was embarrassed that I allowed her see such a pathetic side of me while the other was liberated because of all the assurances that she gave me.A king wasn't supposed to show weakness. I had more than enough memories of where I was constantly punished when I was younger for being vulnerable and my
Last Updated : 2022-08-06
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Benjamin's Bride Epilogue • A Year Later
×Heather×I took a small sip of my tea, afraid that it would cause another eruption of vomit, and when it didn't, I sighed in relief."Is this the same one that you served at first?" I asked as I looked at Bridgette."Yes, but I added honey instead of sugar cubes. Does it taste different?"I hummed and took another sip before reaching down to rub my belly. "Not really but I can tell. The baby seems to like it." "I'm happy to hear that. Please enjoy it while you can."And I was. Ever since I entered the second month of my pregnancy, food has become a challenge. I was never a picky eater but the baby was very particular about what I ate and I would be lying if I said that it wasn't annoying. You could never get used to the feeling of vomiting out your insides.I also became very sensitive to scents so I couldn't paint anymore. The scent that I loved became one that gave ma a headache. On the bright side, I was excited to have a child. They still had a long way to go until they would be
Benjamin's Bride Forty-eight • A Close
×Heather×Dawn came quickly and we had to go into the carriage after the servants were done preparing everything. I was exhausted and half asleep that by the time the carriage started moving, I went back to sleep.This time, our journey was peaceful and quiet but for the hooves hitting the ground below. That was probably because of the large number of reinforcements that surrounded us and I was grateful that there were no complications in having them sent to us.Benjamin had calmed down even though I noticed that he had a lot on his mind. I strongly doubted that Prince Alfred would get out of this unscathed but that would mean our relations getting worse. It would also mean that I couldn't see Diane anymore.I worried for my sister and wondered if she knew about Prince Alfred's plans to attack us. And if she did, I wondered what she thought about it. Diane's hatred for Benjamin was a bit of a shock to me and I would not be surprised if that's what made her be okay with this plan, if s
Benjamin's Bride Forty-seven • Another Mess
×Benjamin×I kicked one of our attackers away from my sword and watched as he fell onto the ground with a loud groan."I will ask again, what do you plan to gain by doing this?" I asked as I pointed my sword at him. He spat blood to his side and glared at me without saying a word. I chuckled. "You have no idea of how lucky you are that I chose to repeat myself instead of resorting to torture." Seeing that he stood firm on keeping his silence, I drove my sword into his shoulder and watched as his face twisted in pain. This man was the leader of the group assigned to attack us. Despite knowing that the objective was an assassination, the way this was done was strange. "I know that Alfred sent you. Your silence will bring little benefit to you so, it's best for you to speak," I said."Even if I speak, I will end up dead either way," the young man answered. I hummed and pulled out the sword before driving it into his thigh. "Then it will make no difference if you speak.""Go to hell, y
Benjamin's Bride Forty-six • Chaos and Confusion
×Heather×I shifted nervously in my seat as we waited for Benjamin to arrive. Prince Alfred and Diane were already in the dining room when I got here but due to courtesy reasons, we could not begin our meal with a member of the table missing.The room was quiet but for the small talk that Diane and Prince Alfred shared. They tried to involve me a few times but I was too absent minded to maintain the conversation.I looked down at the tableware as I tried to gather my thoughts together. Despite spending the night and most of my morning with Benjamin, I still could not get over the fact that he was here.He was here and even confessed his feelings for me. Benjamin and I loved each other. I could finally think and say that with confidence. I was literally floating in a cloud of bliss that I did not even care if it showed on my face. "Apologies for the wait," Benjamin said as he entered the room looking as dashing as ever in simple yet outstanding attire. "You sure took your time," Prin
Benjamin's Bride Forty-five • An old wound
×Benjamin×"I apologize, okay?" I said for the hundredth time that morning as I pulled Heather even closer to me.We were seated up against the headboard of the bed while Heather rested against my bare chest. We had just woken up but my Queen wasn't in the best of moods because I failed to keep my promise to do something about preventing any possibility of pregnancy.I pulled out the first time but everything else after that was a blur. Despite Heather being angry right now, she seemed to enjoy it when I released inside her, but it did not seem wise to bring that up now."If I get pregnant, it's all your fault," she said with an adorable pout and I failed to contain the joyful chuckle that escaped me."Well, if you do get pregnant, I will be a very happy man," I replied. "You will take care of it yourself!"I laughed. "You are not that mean.""Fortunately, I am not." She sighed and after some hesitation, she continued, "Hey, Benjamin.""Hm? What is it?""If I get pregnant and give bi
Benjamin's Bride Forty-four • Raw Confessions
×Heather×I clenched my hands tightly at my sides. What a fool I had been, loving a man who only wanted to get rid of me. Was everything that I saw and felt from him a lie? A delusion from my expectant and lovesick heart?I couldn't even stop the tears that rolled down my face - I did not bother to hide them. My chest ached in unexplainable ways as air failed to leave my lungs. It took all my strength to keep my legs from giving out and I wondered what I did to deserve this kind of treatment. Benjamin hesitantly touched my arm but I pulled myself away from him and took a few steps back. "Heather, I apologize. I didn't mean for it to come out like that," he added quickly, frustration clearly written on his face. "Then how was it supposed to come out like, Benjamin!? If you really don't want me, just say that instead of making me go around in circles; unaware of the reality of our marriage.""That's not it. I would never not want you." "That's nothing coming from a man who is stuck
Benjamin's Bride Forty-three • Hopeless Romance
•Benjamin•I put down the document that Alfred handed to me after our discussion and looked across the table at him. If it wasn't for his clenched fist on the table, I would not have noticed that he was nervous."Before you give me an answer, please give it some more thought," Alfred said as he straightened himself in his seat. "I know that it sounds ridiculous, especially since our Kingdoms barely have connections with each other, but I need a higher achievement to give me an extra push.""Haven't you already achieved much for your Kingdom?" I asked as I briefly glanced at the papers in front of me. "Why are you going so far just to ask for my help? Or should I say, threaten me to help?""I didn't not get her Majesty to threaten you.""Then why? Do you know that what you've done has basically given me permission to have your head put in a box?"He chuckled. "I did not know that you needed permission to do that."Scott stepped forward with a deep frown etched into his features but I r
Benjamin's Bride Forty-two • Something Brewing
•Heather• I nervously ran my hands down the red dress that I wore as I gave myself one last look in the full length mirror. Despite its lovely fabric, I was worried that it made my pale skin stand out more. I sighed, wishing that Bridgette and Anne were here to help me to not feel too self conscious. Today was the day that Benjamin was coming to Bluet Roei and as much as they tried to hide it, the atmosphere was enough to tell how tense the Castle was. The maids scurried left and right to get things in order, the stable men prepared the horses in case they were needed for a ride and the halls got cleaned over and over despite already being spotless.I wasn't allowed to leave the room that I was put in so, I spent most of my time drawing or reading. The room was huge with beautiful cream white walls that had artificial flower decorations hung over the lamp stands and mirror. The bed was large and heavenly soft. It was also close to the window that gave a view to the apple trees behin
Benjamin's Bride Forty-one • A Mess
Benjamin•I angrily stomped into my office and failed to keep my temper under a lid. I just finished my meeting with the subjects of Lefera and as expected, things did not go well. They didn't believe me at all.Most were free enough to make stupid comments while the silent ones spoke volumes with their facial expressions. The looks in their eyes reminded me of the day after my brother's death. The day my life changed in what I could only term as a messed up advantage.The day after I traded in my humanity for a better life. A life of isolation but nevertheless somewhat peaceful. I shook my head, pushing away the fog of anger and bitter regret, and reminded myself that Edward's death was not something that I did on impulse. He deserved a fate much worse than death.A roar escaped my throat and I angrily swept everything off my desk. Why were things getting so fucked up at the same time!?Time seemed to be moving in slow motion and my patience was running thin quickly. On top of this
