-Karen-After our secret honeymoon of three days, we started back on the lessons quickly and with gusto. In the first week, I learned a new dance, memorized more Zargan-related town names and what they produced for the Empire, and how to properly address members of the king’s court including Conor. Each time I addressed him as the ‘Highest Prince next to the powerful and great King of Zargo and the Empire’ he would roll his eyes at me and scoff. “I hate that damn title.” Conor grumbled as I would giggle out of amusement. Conor had been required to do a scouting mission a week after we got married. He made sure to take his ring off whenever he left the room as we were trying to keep this a secret as long as possible. He kept the ring in his pocket and then slipped it back on when he came back in the room. The next three weeks slowly ticked by as Joanne helped me learn the most important customs of Zargo. The four of us made sure not to act like anything was out of the ordinary. Just
-Karen-When I woke up, I was in my apartment with Bart and Robert standing over me watching me carefully. I feel horrible. I hurt everywhere. “Kay, can you hear me?” Bart asked as he knelt down next to me. I nodded once and rolled onto my side facing the wall. I want to be in the darkness… It’s too bright in here even with the curtains closed. “You’ve been asleep for three days… We’ve been worried since Robert and I haven’t been able to wake you…” Three days? What the hell did he give me? “What happened when you were with the King? Do you remember anything?”Ugh… My head hurts so badly… I feel sick to my stomach too. “He asked about my jewel. And then gave me a drink- Two glasses… And then I can’t remember anything.” I feel terrible. I must have been mumbling because Robert turned me onto my back. “What did you say, Karen? We couldn’t hear you.” He looked just as concerned. I squinted at him while trying to get my thoughts together. “Light sensitivity…?” I nodded at him. “Did the Ki
-Karen-“But I still have lessons-” I started to protest.“No baby. I want you to take today off from your lessons. Even Charles agrees that you deserve a break. So, today, I’m going to pamper you.” He leaned down and kissed me. “And I don’t want to hear one word to the contrary, stubborn.”“Conor, the king has set forth-” I attempted to protest anyway. He started making out with me to stop me from talking. I cupped his face and pulled away from him so I could continue talking. “I have to-” He pulled my hands away and persisted in shutting me up. “Conor!” I firmly said as he chuckled“I want you to rest, Karen. I mean it! You have been waking up early every day to tend to the garden and then you do a full ten hours of lessons and then we dance… You need to rest. You’re going to burn yourself out. Even Robert says you need a day off!” Conor countered as he cuddled up to my right side as I pursed my lips shaking my head. “I’m worried about you. I’m so proud of your progress but you’re g
-Conor-“Ha! She’s out too.” Conor said proudly as Karen groaned in her sleep as he continued rubbing her down. Ah, my sweet love. You deserve this for all your hard work! I know you’ve been putting a lot of time into your studies.“Joanne’s been asleep for fifteen minutes… I know she’s been tired from trying to keep up with Karen’s arduous schedule. She had no idea that Kay was going to go all in on her lessons.” Bart explained as he rubbed Joanne’s left leg. “I don’t think any of us anticipated her working this hard honestly.”“She said she wants to be a Zargan… She wants to be accepted by our society… And not to have to marry Michael. I’m so proud of her, Bart. I know she has been pushing herself really hard though. I’m worried she will make herself sick with all the effort she is putting forth.” Conor replied as he continued rubbing Karen’s back with a different technique Bart showed him. “I’m happy she has done so well but I want her to take a break. I know she won’t do it volunt
-Karen-Mm… “Conor… I love your kisses.” I murmured as he kept kissing my skin. Before I could do anything else he was making his move on me. “I’m going to make sure you sleep really well tonight.” Conor replied disappearing from my line of sight. I’m going to.As soon as I lost sight of him I grabbed a pillow because I had an idea as to what he was going to do. I was not disappointed with him as he touched me in my most private areas. He knew exactly how to make me want to die from the pleasure. After several minutes, he joined with me kissing my neck repeatedly. “Tell me who the queen is!” Conor whispered in my ear. I felt confused by such a statement at a time like this. “Your mother?” I asked trying not to focus on anything but the pleasure I felt as he worked me down even further.Conor stopped and laughed loudly. “No, my love. That is not what I meant at all!” He leaned down and kissed me several times. “Who’s my queen?”“Oh! Ha. Me!” I replied pulling him down to me. We made
-Conor-“She has been learning a lot… I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that it was eventually going to catch up with her.” Joanne said with a frown. “She’s really been pushing herself in all areas, including magically.”“Karen has been trying especially hard to learn our culture for the last several weeks. I’m really proud of her. She learns quickly and retains what she learns.” Conor said looking down at his ring and smiling happily. “Can you believe we have been married for almost four months now?” He asked looking back at her. Why is the blanket moving like that? “Is she shivering?” He asked getting up and touching her forehead. She was cold to the touch and he could see she looked simply exhausted despite two days of not actually doing lessons. “Bring some more blankets please.” Conor instructed, rubbing Karen’s arms vigorously to help warm her up. Maybe it’s another cold spell. I know she still gets them from time to time.“On it!” Joanne said rushing into the next room. She came
-Karen-“Thank you my love. That means a lot to me.” I replied proudly as I gave his hand a gentle squeeze. “I used to have fatigue attacks all the time when I was a new Mage, Conor. I tried so hard to keep up with the other Mages and I still had to do my servant duties, so I was constantly exhausted.” I recalled finishing the cheese and berries. I cut a piece of the cheesecake and held it to his lips. “Eat it.”“It’s for you though.” He replied shaking his head. I mocked him and he opened his mouth to chide me. I saw my opportunity and took it. We ate the cheesecake together as he glared. You should have seen that coming honey. We constantly harass each other... I giggled as he rolled his eyes. After several minutes, I finished the last bite and licked my lips completely satisfied with my dinner. He took the plate, set it on the table and then went to build a fire to warm the room for me. I silently got up as he stared at the burning fire for more than ten minutes. I know you’re worr
-Karen-We lay there in each other’s embrace panting. “That was amazing… Worth all the yelling and possible beating I’m going to get from Bart later.” He whispered. “I hope that helped warm you up too.” We snickered together quietly.“You think he’s going to yell?” I asked with a grin. Don’t yell too much Bart.“Probably… I’ll just expect it and hope he won't.” He whispered nuzzling my neck. How should I do this…? I have no idea what I should say… “Are you feeling okay? You look exhausted and sad.” He asked with concern. I nodded and sighed. I said the first thing that came to mind. “I have to go away for a while…” I replied sadly. Six weeks… I won't remember anything like last time. “Where are you going?” He asked sitting up next to me. “And why am I just finding out about this now?!” He had concern written all over his face. Uh oh- Uh… “I was afraid you would be mad.” I whispered trying to grab his hand. He pulled away from my grasp and pulled me up to sit next to him. What do I