“Amelia, are you hearing me? He exclaimed.
“Yes, of course” I replied.
“I have missed you so much,” I said under my breath.
“I have also” he replied.
He knelt in front of me with his hands bound on my lap.
“Amelia, you have already stolen my birthright, do not steal my life also.” He said.
I pushed against his hands and replied “I have not stolen anything for you. You have lost it all on your own. I did NOT want to be Queen, Thomas. I would give up the crown for you at any time.”
He smiled and reached for my face.
I flinched in fear.
He gently caressed my face as he kissed me deeply.
As our forehead touched, he commented, “No need to be afraid of me, Amelia, I would never hurt you.”
His whisper seemed so menacing.
“My heart may have been turned into a rock after witnessing all the bloodshed, but you, only you Amelia have something that makes it soft and weak.” He added.
I could not help look into those beautiful green eyes.
So mesmerizing.
I wanted to give myself to him, then and there but the thought that he killed my brother kept entering my mind and I felt sick.
“Do you not love me anymore Amelia? Is there another?” He asked.
I nodded and whispered “There will never be another, my King.”
He smiled and asked “Amelia, please take these restraints off me, I want to touch you.”
I was afraid but did what he asked.
He rubbed his wrists as I removed them.
“May I sit next to you?” He asked.
I nodded yes.
“You are trembling. I hope it is because you are cold, not afraid of me.” He added.
“It is a chilled day, winter must be approaching” I responded.
He grabbed a blanket that was next to him and covered me as he put his arm around me. I could feel his hand reaching for mine under the blanket. I looked down as to avoid eye contact.
“The only reason I fought to survive was because I knew I would be returning back to you.” He whispered in my ear.
I turned my head towards him.
He moved forward and kissed me passionately.
His warmth covered my entire body.
He gently placed his hand by my heart and lowered my dress. His kisses covered my neck and down to my breasts.
I was speechless.
He whispered “Amelia, I want to be one with you again. I have longed to bed you and experience heaven with you again.”
How could I say no, I loved him deeply and I missed him so. The carriage was small but we managed to indulge ourselves in ecstasy. His warm breath on my thighs made me release quickly. As he entered me I could not help but sigh deeply, the feeling was unexplainable. The way he nibbled on my chin and whispered he loved me just made the moment complete. The taste of his lips was better than the most expensive wine. As we climaxed, our eyes met. He watched me. He enjoyed seeing me savor this moment.
Finally he grabbed my face in his hands and kissed me again.
“I do not ever want to be away from you again” he whispered.
I opened my eyes and replied “Nor do I”.
As we approached Landford, the reality of it all began to sink in and I still did not know what to do.
I was so happy to have Thomas back but I knew it was unreal to think Father would feel the same.
I watched Thomas as he slept. He was so beautiful. His soft light skin and light reddish hair made me weak and were so complimenting to him. There was no way I could imprison him. He was my King.
How do I return Thomas to Landford Castle, tell my parents he is the prisoner and he is also King. I will bring happiness and sorrow with this news. Mother will be heartbroken once again. Father will definitely have our heads. And my people will hate and despise me.
But wait, I am Queen, now is the time to exert my power and use it for Thomas’ sake.
God help me.