'Did the king request anything?' Selene asked, completely confused, as she had only decided to visit the boutique the night before and couldn't comprehend what was happening.'Indeed, My Lady. Very early in the morning, the king sent one of the servants with his requirements,' the man explained, and Selene could only nod. 'This way,' he said, pointing the way inside to the two women.Selene was surprised; she never imagined that in a small town she would find a place like this. In fact, she could venture to think that it was the largest and most influential business in the town, and she liked that. What was displayed was more than eye-catching and beautiful.'My Lady, do you wish to see anything specific?' the man asked, and she looked at him expectantly.'I thought you would show me what the king requested,' Selene clarified, and the man laughed.'That can wait. First, choose what catches your eye, and then we can move on to the king's special order, My Lady,' the man replied.'Alrig
Selene felt completely clouded by the passion that emanated from the king's lips, seemingly drowning her in a mist of desire. Her body burned with every touch, yet it was as if she wanted to burn in this special hell, craving for more.However, a distant sound brought her back to reality. The way a plentiful stream of water fell reminded her of the request she had made earlier in the carriage. She pulled away from her betrothed with ragged breath and flushed cheeks.'I'm sorry, My Lady,' Frederick apologized, realizing he had let himself be carried away by the passion Selene stirred within him. 'I promised to respect you, and this cannot happen,' he said. Selene didn't refute, nor did she agree. To reach a moment like this, both had been active participants, making them both guilty. However, she didn't feel remorse for the kiss but for the king's apology.'Your Majesty, it's better if I go to my chambers to freshen up. I arrived exhausted and asked Esther to prepare a bath,' she expla
Selene felt herself drawn into that kiss, her hands encircling Frederick's neck, fingers entwined in his short hair, pressing her body against the strong, vigorous male form of the king.Passion erupted with that act; Frederick couldn't endure it any longer and slid his hands over Selene's round buttocks, pressing his hips against hers, then lifting her in his hands. The young woman caught his waist with her legs, emitting a moan that fueled the king's fire.The contact between their bodies was overwhelming for both. Selene felt something hard rubbing against her intimacy, making her tremble and desire more of that contact between them.Frederick couldn't pull away from Selene's mouth; he walked with her, stumbling a couple of times over the scattered clothes on the floor until they reached the bed. There, he gently placed Selene's body, causing an unwanted separation.Their eyes met, while their chests rose and fell without rhythm, provoked by the erratic beats of their hearts.—My L
"My love."These two simple words surprised Frederick because he felt them so real and natural that they took him by surprise, but he didn't regret saying them. On the other hand, Selene wasn't in better condition because she didn't imagine hearing the king refer to her in that way, and a warm wave warmed her heart.Selene's eyes filled with tears, but unlike the ones that had left her eyes a moment ago, these were tears of happiness."My love?" she asked shyly, and Frederick smiled."I don't know when, I don't know how, but I just know that I don't want any other woman by my side. Somehow, you've gotten deeply into my mind and here," Frederick said, pointing to his chest.Selene smiled and shyly placed her hand on Frederick's chest, feeling the erratic beats of his heart. She couldn't utter a single word. She didn't have much to say, or rather, she couldn't find the right words to speak, so she stretched her face and kissed the king's lips with complete surrender."I am yours, Your M
Frederick needed to accelerate the royal wedding urgently and sneak away to get married in any chapel or village church. It wasn't an option, as if that information were to leak, malicious comments from the kingdom's subjects would only fall on Selene. The king released a heavy sigh and decided to stop thinking about it for a moment. Resting peacefully by his side was his fiancée, and the sight was the most special he could have imagined-rosy cheeks, disheveled and loose hair, the curve of her waist, and her naked hips next to her leg. It all made his body react, but he had to control himself. Selene wasn't accustomed to it; her body was still getting used to new sensations, and he knew she would be resentful afterward for the activity they had engaged in. Moreover, they hadn't eaten anything since the previous evening.Carefully, Frederick moved Selene's body off him and let her rest a bit longer while he went to the bathroom for a quick bath, having only a canteen with fresh water.
"Please, my lord," Selene whispered over his lips, and he couldn't refuse. He took his fiancée's lips and melted into a passionate kiss that warmed every single one of his nerve endings, the cold disappeared, replaced by a blazing heat.As if it were a trick of destiny in his favor, the downpour intensified. The sounds of everything outside were overshadowed by the intense noise of the raindrops falling on the carriage's roof and windows.Frederick slid his hand beneath Selene's skirt; the mere contact with the smooth skin of his fiancée made him growl, and she moaned at this long-awaited touch. Selene moved slowly, opening her legs to grant access to that hand, which felt like fire wherever it touched."Selene..." the king whispered, trying to control his desire and waiting for her to ask him to stop because they weren't in the best place."Shhhh," she silenced him, putting a finger on his lips and biting hers. With her gaze, she let him know how much she had missed him and that she
Selene was tense, feeling as if everyone could know her secret just by looking at her. She wanted to turn around and run back to the carriage.Frederick felt the weight of Selene's hand on his, so he turned his head gently and met his fiancée's frightened eyes."Does she know?" Selene asked with her lips, making no sound. Frederick didn't understand the question, so he looked at her for a few seconds until he understood what she imagined the queen was thinking. Immediately, he softly shook his head."No, calm down," he replied in the same manner she had.Calmness returned to Selene's mind and body, although the curiosity to know what the queen and the king were talking about was something she had to fight against. She couldn't ask, let alone try to be part of the conversation. A clearing of the throat brought her out of her thoughts."Won't you introduce me to your fiancée?" Sam asked, and Selene chuckled softly. The young princess had spoken in a high-pitched tone, as if trying to dr
"What is this?" Frederick asked, containing the anger he felt at that moment."Your Majesty, I'm sorry..." the timid man replied, "A man in the Royal Guard uniform, carrying a letter with your seal, went for the bandits who attacked you and your betrothed. Everything seemed to be in order, and my men did not hesitate to follow the written orders. We thought it was you’re doing."The Queen Mother rose as if driven by a greater force."What do you mean you've suffered an attack?" she immediately questioned.Frederick grimaced; he had completely forgotten that his mother hadn't been notified. In fact, no one in the palace knew, except the authorities, Selene, and his men who promised not to say anything about the attack, and, of course, the mastermind behind Selene's abduction. His eyes couldn't help but search for Henry; the Duke of Astor didn't seem so calm, and something inside him screamed that he was responsible. Unfortunately, there was no evidence against him."I'm fine, Mother. W
Happiness did not leave Astor Castle, after the birth of the heir, the Royal House dressed up again, the marriage of Samantha and Marcus could not wait any longer and only three months later they were swearing eternal love to each other before God, before the kings and before the people.Samantha looked radiant in her beautiful white dress, fit for the princess she was, her eyes sparkling with excitement every time she met the gaze of her now husband. The desire was latent in them and none of them could deny it. It was so much, that they were looking forward to being able to sneak away from people to be alone for a moment, but it wasn't until too late that they were able to do so.Marcus looked at his wife, she was without a doubt one of the most beautiful women he had ever had the joy of knowing, he was happy to share his life and his future with Samantha."Why do you look at me that way?" The young woman asked, feeling a lump in her throat. His hands were sweating with nervousness.
The months following the coronation were full of emotions, Selene and Frederick eagerly awaited the moment of meeting their first child, Eleanor was sure it was a boy because of the shape of the Queen's belly, Samantha opted for the idea of having a little niece running around the gardens, while the parents only prayed to God that their baby would be born healthy and strong.It was that morning, near sunset, while Samantha and Selene were taking a walk in the garden that it all began and the entire castle was turned upside down."Oh, for God's sake! Selene shouted as she felt a strong tug on her lower belly, her hands were placed under the lump, as if she wanted to hold it, but nothing appeased that first burst of pain."Selene! Samantha screamed as she watched her bend over in pain and grit her teeth."I think it's the boy, Sam!" My baby is coming! He exclaimed in the midst of another sharp pain that took his breath away.Samantha widened her eyes and for a moment she panicked, she
Over the next few days, Frederick took great pains to keep Selene's mind occupied, sometimes unable to do so. I saw her looking at the garden, distracted, I couldn't blame her, I couldn't expect her to forget what happened overnight, like everything, this too would have a process and he would be there to accompany her."You should be getting ready, what are you doing here, love?" Frederick asked, catching Selene's waist as she looked out into the garden."I'm nervous," she muttered.Selene felt an emptiness in the pit of her stomach, that night she would be crowned as the Queen Consort, she would occupy the place that the Queen Mother had held during her years at her husband's side. It was a great challenge for Selene, but she was confident in herself and considered herself very capable of playing a good role for the kingdom and the people."I understand you must be, today is not only about your coronation as my Queen, but it's also the day we can make public the arrival of our firstb
It didn't take long for the Queen to rush to the newlyweds' bedroom, as did Samantha. It was impossible for anyone in the castle not to have heard the screams and blows of the guards, in addition to Selene's screams, of which he had not been aware."What happened?!" The queen shouted as she saw Henry on the ground, in a pool of blood and a chilling expression in his eyes."Oh, for God's sake! Samantha exclaimed terrified by the scene and her stomach churned, so she turned her body to run out of the bedroom, but arms caught her before her escape.For a moment Marcus thought that Samantha had been affected by Henry's death, an emptiness formed in his stomach, but it was short-lived, when the young princess noticed that he was in her arms and clung to his waist with a tight embrace."He came in to hurt them..." Hurt us," she sobbed softly and cradled her head on Marcus' chest."He won't hurt them again," she whispered against Sam's crown.It was a moment for both of us, even if they were
"The woman looks like she was swallowed by the earth," one of the royal guards said in frustration."Damn it! His companion shouted in frustration and slammed the old table that still stood in Anabel's battered house. Going back to the old house didn't help them at all. There was no sign of Anabel."By this time the King must be married, and because of that damned woman we couldn't make it," growled the other man, sitting down on the filthy floor. Everything was just as they had left it the last time they were there, indicating that Anabel did not return."The King has entrusted us with this mission because he trusts us, do not lament and get up. "We must keep looking," the senior guard ordered.The search continued and was fruitless, so they had no choice but to move away from those lands abandoned by man, a dry place that could hardly give life.Meanwhile, Anabel entered the castle, taking advantage of the distraction of the party, the woman clenched her fists tightly and cursed the
Marcus took a deep breath and walked over to his fiancée's face, her eyes shining like stars guiding him along the way. Her lips slammed into Sam's cheek, very close to the corner of his mouth. Marcus placed a tender kiss, which drew a sigh from the princess.He was quite a gentleman, that was the greatest audacity he could do, no matter how much he wanted more; However, Samantha had a different idea and before Marcus could get away from her she grabbed him by the shirt and carefully pulled him towards her, joining their lips in a delicate kiss, although this was short-lived, as the desire was overwhelming and the kiss intense."I love you so much," Frederick whispered in his wife's ear, sending a stream of excitement through her body."Let's get out of here," Selene replied quietly. The king smiled and quickly sat up to continue the celebration privately.Frederick and Selene bade farewell to their guests; However, none of them left, as the party continued without the bride and groom
"You look beautiful," said the Queen Mother, and approached Selene. He caressed her cheek gently. You look like an angel.Selene wasn't able to answer, her eyes filled with tears that she forced herself to hold back, because she didn't want to ruin her makeup, but hearing those words comforted her soul, while breaking it into pieces. Those were the words she should have heard from her mother, but now it was the Queen who protected and cared for her like a daughter."I've brought this," the queen announced, and put a silver brooch with small blue flowers in Selene's hair."Thank you," whispered Selene, who was overly excited."Good luck for all the success of your marriage and reign," the Queen snapped. The bride couldn't take it anymore and threw herself into Leonor's arms, she received her calmly and with all the affection of which she was capable."Are you ready yet?" Sam asked, entering Selene's bedroom. As soon as she saw her friend and sister-in-law in her mother's arms, she stop
Norwood gritted his teeth as he realized that the King's men were coming, he looked at Regina with seriousness and determination. I had been thinking and analyzing what was the best way to save her from prison, but there wasn't much choice."What's the matter, who's coming?" Regina asked, getting out of bed."The King's guard," he said morosely."Are they coming for me?" He asked in a trembling voice.The Count did not know the answer, so he looked at Regina, took her by the arms, and spoke:"It's likely—""Don't let them take me, I don't want to go to prison," she cried, clinging to her father's hands."I'll do everything in my power, Regina, but you have to do things as I tell you, otherwise there won't be anything I can do for you. He could never face the king and be victorious."What do I have to do?" She asked sorrowfully. I'll do whatever you tell me, but I don't want to go to jail," she sobbed.The Count nodded, he had only a short time before he was called by the men to the vi
Frederick made sure to guard the carriage in which Henry was transported back to the castle, where he would be taken to the dungeons. He didn't want to risk an accomplice trying to do anything to free him."Edward! He called to him, and the guard rode up quickly."Tell me, your majesty."What happened to Henry's mother?" He asked, fearing that the woman would try to do something to complete the plans she had with her son."A group of guards must be seizing her right now, Your Majesty," he informed him, and Frederick nodded. He didn't want to rejoice until he was sure that everything was going well, but it was hard not to feel that everything was finally taking the right turn.Anabel heard the hooves of the horses approaching along the road of stones and dirt, her heart stirred, especially because she had not heard from her son for several days and the last thing she heard in a bar near her old house was that he was being sought dead or alive. Something inside her told her that she was