A few minutes later, Thomas appeared at my door, “Amelia, I have brought you some tea my sweet.” He said quietly.
I smiled softly and whispered, “Thank You.”
He looked like something was bothering him but with Thomas, you would never know.
He handed me my tea and said “We must talk.”
I nodded and answered, “What about my King?”
“Sweetheart you need to get out of this rut. I want you to be my Queen, as you were before. I did not lie when I said I have a soft spot in my heart for you. I know a lot has changed us but inside there is deep love” He insisted.
“I will try but give me some time, my King; I still mourn my Mother and Father. Plus you are doing a wonderful job as King on your own” I explained.
“Putting all aside, good or bad, I forgive you and I want you to forgive me. I want you to love me as you did before. I am a sick man, my mind betrays me at times but it has never betrayed me when it came to loving you. I may be harsh at times but you need that stability” He admitted.
I did not know what to say, this all made no sense to me.
I looked at him and smirked.
He nodded his head and said “Drink up so you can sleep. May I sleep in your bed tonight?”
I moved over as he walked towards the bed. I turned my head as he crawled in.
He placed his face by my face from behind and whispered “Us men say things we do not mean in a moment of anger, I do love you Amelia.”
I closed my eyes.
He kissed my cheek, turned over and fell asleep.
As I lie awake I kept thinking of what I can do. His behavior is making me crazy. Should I flee? David would gladly take me in. I glanced over to him as he slept, the moonlight made his pale skin look as if it was glistening. My thoughts went from love to murder in seconds. Should I kill him? Oh my, what am I thinking? Maybe if I gave in he’d change his motives. I was so lost, so confused. I really had no choice but to surrender and do as he wished. Be the Queen he wanted.
I reached over and tapped his shoulder “Thomas” I said.
He opened his eyes and looked at me.
“I do love you. I have never stopped loving you” I whispered.
He reached and moved my hair out of my face and smiled.
I suddenly felt really drowsy. I remember falling onto my pillow and nothing else. I felt Thomas get out of bed but did not react. I felt I could not, my body felt heavy, sluggish.
This night was the night Thomas would go and seek out David. His soldiers prepared him for his trip. He was even told when David would arrive home. So he planned it out perfectly. Thomas took off on his horse towards Willshire. He did not know Schillingburg was vigilant of his plan. I woke up to hearing them charging their horses. I slowly made my way to my window to see in what direction they were heading. My eyes were blurred. I felt dizzy. I had a strong feeling they were heading to David’s home. I waited until they all left and went to the stables for my horse. I had trouble getting on and staying on. My body flailed back and forth, as I tried to control my riding.
Thomas had arrived at the cottage with his men. He walked up to the door and pounded on it.
David opened the door. He was surprised to see Thomas standing there.
“Alas I see your face close up, brother,” Thomas said.
“What are you doing here Thomas, where is Amelia?” David asked.
Thomas pulled out his sword and placed it on David’s neck.
“I have come to kill you. As for Amelia, she is serving her punishment for betraying me at Landford” Thomas said smugly.
The soldiers grabbed Elizabeth and pulled her outside.
“Leave her alone, she has nothing to do with this.” David yelled.
He then looked at Thomas and said “Are you mad? I will not fight you, you are my brother.”
Thomas reached out and hit David in the face.
“Then it will be easier to kill you and your peasant girl,” Thomas whispered.
Thomas grabbed David by his shirt and pulled him outside.
“PROTECT YOURSELF!” Thomas Yelled as he threw him a sword.
David got up slowly.
Thomas drew his sword and pointed it at David.
“If this is what you wish, let us bring this to an end, my brother,” David replied.
I rode my horse as fast as I could. I was still so far away from Willshire. To my left in the distance, I could see the lights at Schillingburg Castle. I could hear other horses in the distance, some ahead and some behind. I was not interested in where they were coming from. I just needed to get to David and Thomas.
David and Thomas were both very skilled combatants. So this battle was going to be brutal. David realized he was fighting for his life when Thomas commented on how he had killed Father.
“Brother, you have gone insane!” David yelled as they fought.
“You will NOT steal my birthright” Thomas answered in the same tone.
All Elizabeth could do was cry. She did not understand why brothers would act in such a manner. I knew I was getting close when I heard the yells of soldiers. I had never ridden a horse that fast in my life. The clanging of the swords got louder and louder. As I arrived near I could see Thomas had David on the floor.
They were both bloody.
I jumped off my horse and decided to run the rest of the way. As I saw Thomas lift his sword, I also saw David draw his towards Thomas’ chest.
Thomas looked down at David and said “Now you will die, my brother.”
At the same moment, David answered “And you will die also.”
As I ran I screamed “Noooooooo!” and suddenly all went black.
I felt like I was moving but my eyes were shielded.
After remaining blind for it seemed hours, suddenly I heard an unrecognized voice.
As he pulled the cover off my face I could see his he was a King but he had an awful scowl.
He laughed.
As he walked away, he said “Amelia, I hope you accommodations are to your liking, you are going to be here for a while.
“Welcome to Schillingburg, my Queen.”
Transport your mind into a fantasy world where Kings and Queen’s reign. Through Amelia’s eyes, you will experience innocence, betrayals, and her undying love for Thomas. When trust is gone and all is uncertain. What would you do for love?