Xavier’s Pov
“Hey , maybe now you can go home and propose to your girl..” he says and then leaves the fire place , already collecting his stuff. If only he knew – if only he knew that he is going to lose his queen , he would have killed me already. I am saddened to know that by running away , Rosemary and I will be letting a lot of people down however , she can not stay caged up and treated so poorly either. I turn my head to the sky , and I watch the stars twinkle brightly and I remember the words she had told me the night before I had left.
“When ever you might find yourself feeling lonely , Sir Xavier. I want you to look the sky…” her hands slowly reaches out to the sky. We are both laying on the hay , looking at the stars and enjoying each others company – not knowing how long we are going to be apart.
“ I want you to look at the stars – even if the sky looks dull and
Xavier’s PovThe trumpets begin to play , as we march towards the castle – the soldiers’ loved one , wives and children , cheer as we make our way through the castles threshold. I took a deep breath in , filling my lungs with the smell of home – Rosemary. My heart leaps for joy as the thought of her wrapped in my arms floods my mind. I feel warm inside when I see how the soldier’s wives rush towards them and jump into their arms – I wonder if I would get an opportunity to see Rosemary do that.“Xavier…” the general comes up to me , singling me out from the rest. He puts his hand out , and I go the same. In a firm grip , he latches onto my foreman in respect. A look of respect and admiration flashes in his eyes.“I have to say this…You held on quite well for these past six months…I must admit we gave you a bit of hard time since you were not one of us , but…you held
Rosemary’s Pov “Come…let me take you inside” before I could start walking , he bends over and carries me like a bride – like his bride. I felt my cheeks heat up and I planted my face to his chest. I was worried that I had been too heavy for him to carry , but he did not seem to be having a hard time. When we get inside the stables , he takes me to the biggest hay stack there and lays me down gently.“I will be right back” he tells me before dashing out of the stables. He returns with Cherrie trailing behind him , before putting her in her stable. He then brings a blanket with him and lays down next to me , and afterwards covering us both with it. We lay there in complete silence , just listening to the rain fall against the stables roof. This silence is so comforting , just being with him brings me so much of peace.“ Rosemary..” he calls to me.“Hmmm…” I answer ba
Alexander’s Pov“ Make sure that the water is at the right heat…” I remind my soon to be wife’s maiden.“Yes sire…” she bows her head respectfully before turning around and dashing out of the room with a bucket in her hand. Tonight I am going to spring some great news on Rosemary , news that we both have been longing for. In three weeks time , we will be wed – and I can fully have her as my wife. Our wedding will be set on my 21st birthday – I was advised to get wed one day after but I honestly could not wait.My mind takes me back to this morning , and how differently she had acted – her stutter was gone , and it felt as if she did not care. Sadly , a part of fearing is caring ; so I was taken back by her demeaner. However , I came to a conclusion that she was quite upset at what happened three nights ago.“Fuck…” I mutter under my breath as
Rosemary’s Pov“You did not answer me…” he reminds me , while getting into bed.“Huh?” I question back , not sure as to what he meant.“Was it pregnant?” he asked once more. I knitted my eyebrows together as his question was somewhat vague.“What are you talking about?” I watch him rub his forehead with his fingers , while mumbling profanities under his breath.“Woman , was that damned horse pregnant like that maiden had said this morning” he grinds his teeth in annoyance.“Ooh…” I now know what he refers to…but…what do I tell him? I try to think quick for a good response that might not result in him finding out it was a lie later on.“Oh, sadly no…Luckily , I had went to make sure – the horse had just had indigestion and due to it’s bloating , she looked like she was pregnant – ther
Alexander’s Pov“He wants extra eyes on her lately due to the return of her protector – apparently , a soldier from her kingdom had accompanied her to ensure her safety but the king has been parniod that he might help her escape so he sent him out with a troop to stay away from six months for so” little did he know that he was talking about me.Rat bastard… No wonder he entrusted this important mission for us.“Now the king birthday is three weeks from now , and so he plans to wed the poor girl on his birthday…I swear , he is beyond evil…”“Do all the people have the same thoughts and feelings as you regarding the king?” I question.“Yes! In our own sly way , we try to make the queen happy or comfortable without facing punishments from the king…” he says to me. We stay quiet for a while – my mind trying to calm me down fro
Xavier’s Pov“ It has come to my attention that the king had sent out our troop for six months with to safeguard the princess from escape. He had come to know that I was going to help her escape sooner or later and decided to send me out – he stripped me of my rank for that trip , so that I would have had no authority to get us all back” he bows his head down , letting his gaze fall to his boots as if he feel humiliated. Does he feel humiliated for getting his title stripped , or for not helping her escape?“Then…why –“ I am cut off by him.“- why he calls us back to the kingdom? Why he is so confident that I will not try to let her escape now?” I nod my head , gesturing that those were my questions.“Simple. In three weeks time , I am sorry to say but Rosemary will be getting wed to that monster…” my hands start to form a fist , my nails digging deep into my
Alexander’s Pov“I shouldn’t of…” I say to myself. Four days ago I had beaten her once again – it seems that it is something impossible for me not to do. This time her attitude had been pathetic , so I could not stop myself – maybe I should of held myself back. As our wedding day is approaching , I am sure she would not want to be in pain while getting wed.“Why would she not behave? It is so simple!” I frustratedly say to no one. I could feel the veins on my forehead beginning to pop until…I see her.My eyes are glued to the princess – no other women can compare to her. I watch as she walks in the field , petting the horses that roam free. I notice that she lightly limps – which prevents her from running or playing with the horses. I feel something within – could it be guilt? I see her child side wanting to be set free , yet the bruises I had given her holds her bac
Alexander’s Pov“Your highness , I am a soldier” he states.“Then why are you here?” I ask.“ I have a bond with these horses sire – I do not mean to boast , but I doubt any other man will be able to care for these horses the way I would” he states firmly.“I agre –“ I do not complete what I say as something catches my attention. A yellow flower sits lodged in one of his overall’s strap – the same yellow flower that my Rosemary had picked up earlier. I instantly grab him by the collar , my heated angry breath fans his face.“Why the fuck do you have her flower?!” I scream at him. I see Rosemary standing up besides me – they both share a glance at each other , which enrages me even more.“Woman , why does he have the flower that you picked up?!” I scream at her now – I demand to know the meaning of all of this.