King Erich was livid.
The idea of Thomas knowing Amelia’s existence and coming so close to her infuriated him. He had to keep his composure as not to scare Amelia.
“Amelia, are you well?” King Erich asked concerned.
“I am well my Lord, Thomas did not harm me?” Amelia answered.
King Erich motioned to Lady Evelyn to approach him.
“My dear lady please tend to Amelia, make her a tea to relax her.” He said.
Lady Evelyn bowed and dismissed herself.
“Oh my King, I am fine, there is really no need,” Amelia said.
“Just taking some precautions, I know how scared you must have been.” He responded.
“I will have Sir Patrick tend to you until Sir Guillaume is well.” He added.
Amelia nodded in agreement.
King Erich kissed her hand.
“Thank you my Lord, I will return to my room.” Amelia whispered.
“I will check on you later” King Erich replied.
Amelia quickly entered her room and closed the door. She was terrified that Thomas would return in the darkness of night and kill her. Her thoughts were different than Thomas’. But then how could Thomas expect different with the treatment he gave her. Anyone would have thought the same.
Amelia walked towards the window and looked out.
She felt uneasy. The day had so many events that her mind could not come to ease. Amelia never really knew how much she missed Thomas until she saw him again.
For a time, she could not even remember what his voice sounded like. But after today she was convinced Thomas was only out to kill her.
As she stared off onto the horizon, thoughts of another entered her head. A strange warm feeling filled her body.
“Guillaume” Amelia whispered.
Her lips turned into a sweet smile at the thought of kissing him. It was so spontaneous she could not believe she had done it.
“Did I kiss Sir Guillaume?” She whispered to herself.
She grasped her shawl tightly and sighed.
“Oh my… How could I have been so brazen?” She thought.
“Oh I must apologize immediately.” She considered.
“I hope he is not upset with me, it was just an impulse.” Amelia thought.
She could not help thinking about him and visualizing them at the creek especially the sweet look in his eyes.
King Erich organized all his advisors in the main room.
“How was this possible?” He asked.
All remained quiet.
He turned towards Charles.
“Charles what was said to Landford? Explain yourself” King Erich asked.
Charles swallowed hard.
“My Grace, I created a plan that was fool-proof unfortunately I did not think Thomas was smart enough to go out of his way and investigate it.” Charles responded.
“Are you mad? Why would you think that? The King asked.
After hearing the whole story King Erich was more enraged.
“How could you think Landford was not going to want to see Amelia’s lifeless body, she is there Queen? You idiot!” King Erich yelled.
“I made a mistake, my Liege” Charles replied.
“A huge mistake that now I must correct, but how? I refuse to give her up especially to Thomas.” King Erich added.
In Landford, Greyson prepared their soldiers for King Erich’s reprisal. Greyson knew King Erich very well and knew that Thomas’ attack on one of his soldiers affected Schillingburg and they would come in full force.
“This is so unnecessary, Greyson.” David said.
“King Erich will not think twice of invading Landford, to prove his point and we were at fault, my Lord. If Thomas would not have taken things in his own hands.” Greyson replied.
“Thomas has such a temper and it has ruin any other plans we have create to retrieve Amelia” David Interrupted.
“Maybe you and I should go to Schillingburg and try to work this out” David added.
“We can, if King Erich allows us but with caution.” Greyson responded.
“I think Thomas should be present to show his shame and apology to the King.” Greyson added.
“Show my shame and apology to who?” Thomas interjected as he walked in.
Greyson and David bowed their heads in respect.
“We are planning to go to Schillingburg and fix what you have damaged and we feel you should accompany us BUT you WILL NOT say a word!” David exclaimed.
Thomas laughed and replied “And what exactly do you think my presence will do?”
Greyson walked over and said “It will show your regret and will convey that you want to mend Landford’s relationship with Schillingburg.”
“As you wish but I really do not care what happens to Schillingburg and their King,” Thomas answered.
“That is exactly why we are in this predicament right now, your lack of caring and respect,” David added.
Thomas nodded his head and rolled his eyes.
David nodded disapprovingly and walked away.
They did not waste any time, David, Thomas and Greyson were on our way to Schillingburg unannounced.
As they arrived at the castle gates the soldiers stopped them.
“Sir please let your king know King Thomas of Landford would like a visit with him” Greyson said.
The soldier bowed his head and went inside.
“Sir Charles, King Thomas of Landford and his advisors would like to see King Erich.” The soldier said.
“Are you jesting?” Charles responded.
“No sir, they are at the gate as we speak.” The soldier responded.
“Stall them, I will prepare King Erich” Charles commanded.
Charles quickly ran through the castle looking for the King. He found him in the library with Amelia.
Charles walked in and bowed.
“My liege, I must have a word with you in private.” Charles said.
“Whatever you need to say can be said in front of Amelia.” King Erich replied.
Charles looked troubled but scared.
“It is a private matter, my grace” Charles stated.
“Again, you may speak in front of Amelia.” King Erich answered.
“King Thomas of Landford is here to meet with you, my Lord” Charles blurted out.
“WHAT?” King Erich responded.
“Yes my Lord, he is at the gates and wishes to speak with you immediately,” Charles added.
King Erich looked over at Amelia then Charles.
“Show him in, I will wait in the throne room.” King Erich ordered.
He looked to Amelia and said “You can join us if you wish my Lady”.
Amelia smiled and responded “I think I will stay here, my King, I do not want to see him”.
King Erich bowed and made his way to the throne room.
As he sat, the doors opened and there stood David and Greyson. I stood behind them.
King Erich motioned for them to enter.
They all bowed in respect.
“Welcome to Schillingburg, to what do I owe this lovely visit?” King Erich said.
He was so arrogant, so pompous. David approached the throne.
“King Erich, my grace, we are here because we are very concerned about the events of this past day.” David said.
King Erich just raised his eyebrows.
“Our King Thomas in protecting his life injured one of your soldiers.” David added.
King Erich laughed.
“Oh is that what YOUR king has told you?” King Erich replied.
David nodded in response.