I must have fallen asleep, because the next thing I know, Joseph is sitting beside me. He’s sweating but wearing a big smile on his face. I sit up and look around. There were bags of stuff lying around everywhere and, standing beside Georgie, is another horse.
At first, I’m confused about the horse and I look around to see if we have a guest. I don't see anyone and I look at Joseph to help with my confusion. He notices the confused look on my face and chuckles.
Joseph cooks breakfast for both of us. I clean the dishes, afterwords, and take note that we need more water. Joseph sneaks up behind me and grabbing me around the waist."Are you ready for your surprise?"I turn and smile. I can’t believe that I’m getting married and to a Prince at that. I know that he won't take the throne but it feels sort of like being in my own personal fairy tale."Grab some clothes. We are going to the pond first. I'll grab the horses."We
Warning: Mature scenes. This chapter has scenes that are for those 18 or older.Before he can set me down, I pull his face to mine and kiss him fiercely. The return kiss I receive is just a little bit fiercer. He fights for dominance in the kiss. I break away so I can be set on my feet and the slight realization, of what is going to happen, makes me suddenly shy.I turn and walk towards the beds but Joseph grabs my left wrist and gently twirls me to face him. He looks as nervous as I feel as he brushes a strand of hair off my face. He slides both hands down the sides of my face as he leans down to kiss me. He touches his lips softly to mine before he moves his lips slowly down my jaw line. His lips trail up to the soft spot behind my ear and my shyness quickly evaporates as a fierce desire fills its place.He continues trailing hot kisses down as his lips move to the sensitive spot of my neck. I can’t help the moan that escapes me as I grab a fistful of his hair, I feel him shiver a
The next memory that came is at least six weeks later. Joseph looks at me with concern on his face. He also has something in his hand. It isn’t until he puts it to my mouth that I realize it’s soup. I push his hand away, my stomach feel sick and I almost don’t make it to the pot beside my bed. Joseph holds my hair and wipes the back of my neck. "What can I do to help? You haven't eaten in two days." I don't really think he’s looking for an answer, he’s been asking that since he woke up. I shake my head; there isn't really anything he can do. "I have to meet Adam in a few hours. How can I leave you here like this?"
What a mess I've gotten myself into. My heart aches for both of them. The only thing I think I can do, to correct this, is to make sure that I get back to my Dad and forget about all that has happened. I need to stop myself from going and then no one will get hurt.My selfishness has killed Dad and will break two men's hearts. I deserve to have my heart broken.The next memory is of Joseph leaving."Can I go with you?""Not this time, Princess. I need Sasha to bring back our supplies."I stick my lower lip out just a little bit but it isn't working with him.
I listen to him and wait until my eyes are adjusted. For a few minutes, it’s like looking out of a window that hasn't been cleaned in years. While waiting for them to clear, I take an assessment of myself. I feel the IV in my left hand, something is stuffed down my throat and I have a breathing tube in my nose.The tube down my throat is painful, so I lift my hand to remove it. Quicker than I can think, I feel Derek shift and grab my hand."No, no. You can't do that."My eyes adjust just as he says the second ‘no’ and I can see the smile as he says it. He does have the most beautiful smile. It makes me not want to leave him or go home to 2013. It’s a heart stopping, toe curling smile.
I stop thinking, asking useless questions, and focus on my memories. These questions will be answered soon enough. I focus on the feeling of drifting off and relax all my muscles. This is the only way for me to know about Joseph, the baby, and I.When the memory comes forward, Joseph and I are preparing the horses. I sit and watch Joseph finish getting Georgie ready. He walks over to me and tightens the saddle on Sasha."I see you still have learning to do with your horse.” He teases. “That's okay, you will have plenty of time at the castle.” He smiles when he notices my confusion. “Uncle Anthony has hired his personal stable boy to be your horse-riding instructor."My heart pounds as I star
I sit back down and start chewing on some tough meat, daydreaming about tomorrow and finally being able to sleep in a real bed. I wonder if I will even be able to sleep on the bed. I remember hearing soldiers back home say that they have trouble sleeping on beds after returning home from war. Adam startles me out of my thoughts when he suddenly gives me a hug. I jump and nearly fall backwards."Oh, sorry! I didn't mean to scare you. It's just that I am grateful Joseph has finally found someone to be with. He has spent his whole life training with his father and I don't think that he ever thought about getting married.” Adam is rambling, which tells me of his nervousness.“There are a lot of jealous noble women out there now. They never knew that he was the Prince and woul
Joseph and Adam are whispering their plans. My heart is racing as I hear the footsteps coming closer. I can hear them breaking down the other doors throughout the castle. Joseph startles me when he appears in front of me. "Cover your ears." When I don't, he grabs my hands and places them over my ears. "This is no time to be stubborn." When he leaves, I tuck my knees to my chest and rest my forehead on them. I hear a loud kick at the door and someone curses. I tighten up my hands on my ears as tears start rolling in thicker waves. My current self does not want to watch what is about to happen. I have a very foreboding feelin
Derek gets up to leave without a word. I try to grab a hold of his hand, despite knowing that I should let him go, but he moves too fast for me. I feel the tears rolling down my face. This is what I deserve. He, however doesn’t deserve the hurt. I start to head towards Meril, to help me finish the machine, but Derek comes back before I can get halfway across the room. He has a determined look in his eyes.
"Derek said that you weren’t supposed to be here, until tomorrow." Liz says, holding my hair. "Meril and Derek are at the bar.” She helps me to stand and looks at me critically. “You look like you need to lay down." I look over at Derek’s sister, guilt eating me up from the inside out. I think that I might throw up again. Looking into her eyes, with tears forming in my own, I speak my guilt. "Liz, I don’t think that you should be so concerned about me right now. I did something bad.” I look down at my feet. “Your brothers going to hate me when he finds out.” An idea pops into my head. One that will help remove any pain that I’ve caused anyone. The only person that will carry that pain is myself. “Is the machine still working?"
I decide that I will take a bath while I wait. The bath is wonderful and relaxing. I fall asleep in the tub but this time Derek isn't there to wake me up. I wake up to the feeling of suffocation. I open my eyes immediately, realizing that I’ve submerged in the water. I jump up, take a huge inhale of air, and release the water.I think about Derek while I get dressed. There is some fruit sitting on a table when I get out. My stomach grumbles a bit. I try to satisfy it with the fruit but I need actual food. I’m too scared to walk around by myself. I’m stuck waiting on Joseph. I pace the room and wait fo
We finally make it to the dining hall. Joseph is already there waiting for us. His face falls when he notices us enter together. I frown, feeling a little guilty. I look down as I walk to the table. I sit on one side of him and Derek sits on the other side. "Good morning, Derek. Lady Gwyneth seems to be impressed by you.” Joseph winks. I scowl at the table. I know what he’s doing. “She said that she would love to join us for breakfast. Unfortunately, she has errands to run and wanted me to thank you, on her behalf, for your company last night." I clench my fists in my lap. Derek looks at me apologetically and I give him an 'it doesn't matter look'. "Thank you,
I hear Derek curse as I rush down the hall. I contemplate why I’m so angry when I had wanted to do the same thing with Joseph. It feels hypocritical but I don't get a chance to think of it for long, because Derek grabs a hold of my arm and spins me to face him. I have never seen him so angry or hurt. I back up against the wall and he follows my movements, with his own, as he glares at me. I’m not sure what he is angry about. I told him that he didn’t do anything wrong. It’s true. He didn’t. So why is he mad at me? A paige runs down the hall and Derek grabs my upper arm and le
"Geez, Derek. Why do you keep doing that?" "Why do you keep falling asleep in the tub?" "What are you doing in here?" I inquire. "Joseph sent me. You've been in here for a while and the paige was afraid to come in." "Oh. okay. Why did he send you? I mean what was his reasoning?" "He thought that maybe you were having second thoughts." he says, sounding a little hurt. "I didn't mean to sound like I didn't want to see you. I just meant, why, for the staff's sake.” I motion towards the basin. “Can you hand
Derek explains everything to Joseph and he listens like a school boy sitting in front of his favorite teacher. Watching the two of them is bittersweet. I walk behind them and watch with amusement as Derek gets more animated with every new question. He seems to be in his element. I’m glad that he is the one that explaining things. He is explaining the future better than I can even imagine. Joseph is so astonished with everything that is different in this world. Like tall buildings that reach the clouds, no animals, and flying cars. It takes a few minutes for Derek to explain what a simple car is. He asks if we thought
Joseph looks at me for a second. I can see several emotions filter through his eyes. I can’t help but continue to look at him. He nods his head as if he has made a decision. He nods towards one of the guards who then unchains Derek. I beam as I watch him stretch his arms and rub his wrist. When he notices me watching, he smiles back and walks over to me. We look over at Joseph, who has been watching me, and Joseph turns around. I excitedly give him a hug that he returns with as much enthusiasm. "This isn't helping." he whispers in my ear. I pull back and look at
I cry until I cry myself to sleep. I hear a sound that wakes me up. I open my eyes just when one of the guards bring me some food and water. Again, they do not bring any for Derek."Is he going to make me watch him starve to death?" I ask."King Joseph wishes for you to remain well.” He hesitates, deciding whether he should tell me his next information or not. He shrugs and lowers his voice. “If you are telling the truth, he plans to re-marry you in front of the country." the guard replies."And Derek?" I ask agitated."He is going to allow him to be your 'secret assistant' provided that he behaves. He is not to do anything to compris