-Karen-I woke up hours later curled up to Conor in a comfy white nightgown. He dressed me. Such a sweet man. I love you so much, Conor. I haven’t given up because of you… Every night since I fell asleep with him on the cot in the medical ward, he held onto me protectively. That tragedy had pulled us even closer together and I trusted no one more than him. Ring or no ring, I trust you with everything Conor. I know you feel the same way… I quietly slipped out of his warm embrace and walked into my workroom shutting the doors of the armoire room and the workroom behind me. I carefully walked over to my worktable and turned on a light, fighting my tears the whole way.I sat down quietly and started sewing the larger quilt blocks together. I had only one thing on my mind right now and I figured it would be better if I cried alone. I don’t want to wake you Conor… Not after you’ve taken such good care of me. I sat there sewing absent mindedly thinking about our son. William… You rest right
-Karen-He pulled me closer and held my right hand to his lips. “You still want to be the mother to my children? You haven’t changed your mind?” He asked as he kissed my hand sweetly. Yes, though I don’t know that we should try for a child as long as Michael and Beatrice are alive. “Yes, of course I do. I told you before I did- I haven’t changed my mind if that’s what you are worried about. I might need extra pointers, but I still want to be a mama.” Conor shook his head and dropped his gaze again. “Why do you ask?” I had a bad feeling hit me when he didn’t reply. “What is it?” I asked sitting up next to him. He avoided my gaze. “Conor, why do ask that?” I have a really bad feeling about this now.Sorrow filled his face as he squeezed my hand. “Because of what was done to you, all doctors, and Bertha, the midwife- They don’t know if you’re going to be able to have another child.” I felt my heart stop mid-beat. No family…? “Roger was able to repair some of the damage that had been don
-Karen-I dried my face with side edge of my cloak and stood there for several minutes trying to clear my mind. I managed to calm down after a few minutes as I thought about my after-dinner plans with Conor. I hope this can help me stay relaxed… Star gazing and cuddles among other fun things. Besides, I don't want to waste the time I have with him.I walked back into the wine cupboard closing the portal behind me. I can do this. It’s going to be fine. Conor said it was going to work out. He even promised it would. I just need to take a deep breath and push those thoughts away for a bit. I sighed deeply and left the small room putting on a happy face to hide my deepening depression. I hate having to lie but I don’t want them to see me upset. It will just ruin the mood. Conor, Bart and Joanne were chatting excitedly among themselves. “Ready to go to the Cliffs?” I asked jubilantly as I walked over to them. I'm just gonna have to fake it. Fake the happiness just long enough to get throug
-Karen-I quickly stepped towards the attack that was flying towards us. It’s her! Why now though?! In that short amount of time, the Fire Nova was becoming brighter and larger. “Rock wall!” I snapped, raising my hands above my head. I could feel the heat of the Fire Nova from this side as it crashed against the thick rock. “I better not touch the wall! Just being close to it makes me think I will get burns from the immense heat.” The further it travels the hotter and brighter it gets! In correlation, more damage is done when it’s shot from far away.“Very good on your long-term defense! How about your short term?! Shadow Spike!” Monica shouted from behind me. I wasn’t quick enough to react as the black spike shot through me. I yelled from the pain. The wall of rock disappeared as I staggered back a step away from her. “Panacea.” I hissed as the pain disappeared. This is really bad. One wrong move could send us all to the bottom of the cliff. If that were to happen, I could only use
-Karen-“Shadow Chains!” Monica shouted, pointing at me. I felt the magic tendrils blast the through the barrier and destroy it as they wrapped tightly around me. How! My barrier was destroyed, and I can’t move at all! “To your knees wretched child!” She shouted as I was slammed to the ground. That hurts like hell! I tried to break away from the chains, but I was stuck tightly. I can’t see them at all but I sure can feel them. “You should stop fighting them, Karen. Nothing you can do magically or physically will break those chains I have placed on you.” She whispered something and motioned her finger in a line. I tried to say something to her, but I was no longer able to open my mouth. What the hell?! It was as if someone glued my lips shut. “Olivia taught me that silencing spell when I was just a girl. I used it on anyone I found to be annoying including my own parents. You can make noises all you want but you won't talk again until I take it off of you.”Monica turned her attention
-Karen-“I didn’t feel a damn thing, you fucking bitch.” He hissed hatefully “Listen you moron, I’m a war hero on Zargo, so your petty attempts to hurt me- They don’t bother me in the slightest. You could tie Kay up and blindfold her. Even with those disadvantages, she could do a better job hurting me than you can.” He laughed coldly. “Stop wasting my time and actually try to hurt me or leave me the hell alone. I bet you’ll fail at that like you’ve failed at being a good mother!”“Oh really?” Monica replied. “I don’t have to attack you to get your blood going.” She kissed him and he recoiled violently from her. Leave my man alone! She chuckled amused. “That was comical! How about we kick it up a level?” I didn’t think it was possible, but he glared even angrier at her. His scary looks didn’t faze her one bit. “You put up a strong defense, Your Highness… I guess I’ll have to press you harder then.” She snapped her fingers and a longer dagger appeared in her hand. No! Just go away! “Kar
-Conor-“What the hell happened, Conor? You two were out all night. We’ve been waiting here since she got us back to the palace, wondering what happened to you both.” Bart asked concerned. My poor love. I know you’re exhausted. I can see it on your face.“After Karen got you both to safety, Monica said she was there to teach Kay a lesson.” Conor explained as he held her even tighter in his embrace. “Monica chained Kay up with something called 'Shadow' magic and then she did the same to me. She cut my jacket and shirt off from behind me and then used a dagger to carve a bunch of marks into my back. I guess she was trying to see if it was going to bug me.” He paused for a moment and then continued. Like I would let her have the satisfaction of seeing any pain! I’ll die before I let that whore see any pain on my face!“When I acted like I didn’t feel anything she stabbed me on the back and side. Of course, I won't let the enemy see that the wounds they’re inflicting hurt me. So, she made
-Karen-I was awakened with a flood of sweet kisses raining down on me. Mm… Those sweet kisses that I love so much. I slowly opened my eyes and saw Conor looking down on me with a gentle smile. “Hey there beautiful.” I felt my lips curl up in a smile as I snuggled closer to him. Ah… He’s so warm! “Wake up, my love.”“No… I’m really tired still. I’m worn out from that scuffle.” I muttered starting to fall back asleep next to his warmth. “Wake me up in three days.”“I know baby, but we have to be somewhere, and you have to get up now. You can sleep more once this meeting is over. I promise Kay.” He shook my shoulder trying to rouse me.In response I rolled over and faced the center of the bed and pulled the blanket over my head. “Come back next week.”“C’mon brat. Wake up!” Conor ordered pulling the warm blanket away from me. I grumbled and gave him a dirty look while he chuckled. I kinda wanna punch you for that. Prince or otherwise. “Up you sexy vixen of mine.” He murmured nuzzling my