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Twenty-nine • Two Vulnerable Souls
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Benjamin's Bride Thirty • Broken Pieces
•Heather•Soft streams of sunlight entered the room through the spaces on the curtains and brought a little brightness into the room. Benjamin and I have been awake for a while now, but we spent our time cuddling in blissful silence.I couldn't stop myself from grinning and I wondered if it was okay to feel this happy. My head rested on Benjamin's chest while he softly ran his hand on my arm.I hummed in content as I rubbed my face against him. I didn't want to be separated from him at all, but I knew that that time would soon come due to our differing schedules."Uhm...." I began, "what are you going to do at the Council?""Duke Percy and I are having a bit of a fallout," he answered, making my brows furrow in doubt."Is it really considered a 'small fallout' if the Council gets involved?""Well, he tried to kill me so, I had every right to hit him."I sat up as I looked at him in shock. "You hit the Duke!?"He rolled his eyes and pulled me back to rest on him. "I thought that you wou
Benjamin's Bride Thirty-one • Frustrations
•Annie•I quietly read my book as I sank even further into the sofa that sat next to the large bookshelf in my Queen's study. This piece of furniture had no business being this soft and if it was up to me, I would literally live on it.The afternoon sun shone brightly and it was a hot day. I made sure to wear light garments and they really helped to cool me down. Queen Heather is usually dressed in extravagant clothing but it must be an inferno under all that material.Speaking about the Queen, she has been down for the past few days. Of course, I have experienced her bad days but this one was more severe. I slowly lowered the book that I was reading and discreetly glanced that her Majesty.She was seated behind her desk as she went through some documents. Her beautiful blonde hair was up in a messy bun and the dark circles under her eyes were unsightly. Anybody in the palace could tell that the relationship between the King and Queen was strained right now. On that day, she was so de
Benjamin's Bride Thirty-two • More Mixed Feelings
•Benjamin•"Thank you for visiting, my King," the librarian said with a low bow."That's okay. I'm sorry for disturbing the silence," I said as I briefly glanced at the crowd that gathered around the Kingdom's main library in excitement.Today, Scott was making his usual visit to the library and even though there wasn't any need for me to tag along, I didn't want to remain in the castle any longer. The two servants that we brought along already took the other books into the carriage after taking the new ones into the library.It was an important exchange that was deemed essential because an educated Kingdom was a mighty one. Even though everything went well, I should have announced my visit in advance and told Scott to prepare stronger security.I did not expect such a large crowd to come and see me. Even though I was with the six knights that I always moved around with when I was outside the castle walls, they weren't enough to keep the crowd at a distance. No. The main reason why I
Benjamin's Bride Thirty-three • Start Again
•Heather•My heart thudded in my chest as I squeezed my eyes shut. My body was trembling and it took me a moment to realize that I wasn't hurt. I hesitantly opened my eyes and noticed that Benjamin had caught me in time.My heart failed to calm down as my ears heated up at his tight embrace that surrounded me. When was the last time that he held me like this? "Benjamin," I began softly as I hesitantly wrapped my arms around his waist, "uhm.... I'm fine now.""Yeah. I know," he said with a sigh as his hold on me tightened.I closed my eyes, realizing that he was trembling as well. It was barely noticeable but with how tight our bodies were pressed together, I could feel it. I slowly raised my hand to stroke his back so that he could be assured that I was fine but before I could do so, he moved away from me."Are you crazy!?" He suddenly yelled as his brows knitted together in irritation. "What the heck were you thinking?" I stared at him in shock for a moment. "Me? You're the one who
Benjamin's Bride Thirty-four • A Strange Sweetness
•Benjamin•I nervously stood in front of a large wooden door that led to Heather's office as I debated on whether I should knock on it or not. This morning began with me receiving a letter from my father's wife that held a strange request. It completely soured up my morning, but after seeing the details of the letter, I saw it as an opportunity.I could have just send a servant to give Heather the letter together with another that expressed my thoughts about it. And Heather was smart, so she would probably grasp the meaning behind it without much explanation. I could have done that but I didn't.I wanted to talk to her myself. Not only about the letter but about yesterday as well. Part of me was embarrassed that I allowed her see such a pathetic side of me while the other was liberated because of all the assurances that she gave me.A king wasn't supposed to show weakness. I had more than enough memories of where I was constantly punished when I was younger for being vulnerable and my
Benjamin's Bride Thirty-five • The Bluet Prince
•Heather•I stared at the passing trees as I rested my head on the window of the carriage. We were riding through a forest and despite the heat, it was very cool under nature's shade. I lost count of how long we've been on the road and I tried my best to not fall asleep. "We are almost there," Benjamin said as he gently rested his hand on my arm.I hummed and sat up straight. "I thought that the main castle would be closer."He smiled in amusement. "That would defeat the whole purpose of having a separate castle.""I see. We won't have time to rest when we arrive, will we?""No, but we will be able to retire to bed earlier if the schedule is followed without any disturbance." I frowned and he added, "Are you that tired?""Not really. I just want to lie down.""Was I too rough with you last night?""My King!" I scolded as I blushed furiously.I discreetly glanced at Annie, Bridgette and Scott, who were seated across from us. Scott had his eyes closed as he rested against the seat, Brid
Benjamin's Bride Thirty-six • Cravings
•Benjamin•Heather moved closer to me - If that was even possible because she's been glued to my side the entire afternoon. I wondered what that was about but I did not mind it all. What I need mind, however, was her nervous shifting and it didn't take much to realize that something was bothering her.I looked over at the notes that she had written on her papers, the blue ink contrasting greatly with the black print. Unlike her usual neat scribbles, her writing right now was quick and tough to read.I chuckled in amusement and Heather looked at me curiously. "What is it?" She asked."I won't judge if you tell me that Brigette writes your reports for you," I replied, making her brows furrow in confusion."What do you mean?""I'm having a hard time believing that this handwriting and the ones in your resports come from the same person."She let out a soft gasp and hid her writing by pressing the documents to her chest. "Don't tease me. I write all my reports myself.""Is that so?""Yes.
Benjamin's Bride Thirty-seven • A Little Secret
•Benjamin•I held Heather's arm and laid gentle kisses from her hand up to her shoulder. I went on to kiss her neck, collar bones and chest before continuing down to appreciate her beautiful body. Just as I reached the top of her center, Heather gently pushed my face away."I can't," she said before she sat up. "What happened to the fiery passion that you had the last two rounds?" I asked teasingly as I sat up as well."It finished together with them. Any more and I'll just be aching."I hummed and kissed her neck once again. "We can't have that. Want to take a bath together? I can call a maid to prepare the water.""Yes, please." I got out of the bed and pulled on a black robe. Without tying it closed, I walked into the bathroom and paused when I noticed that it was renovated as well. It was a whole new room altogether. The only thing that I was grateful for was the shower. I walked close and checked if the hot water was running. Discovering that it was, I went back into the room
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