Selene experienced a new shiver but tried to calm herself. They were outdoors, what could happen? Memories of that time by the stream came flooding back to her mind, and the blush was inevitable. It seemed like it would be her perpetual state from now on."Alone again," he whispered, smiling.Selene settled into the chair, perusing various interesting titles among the books in the basket."Is there anything specific you'd like to read, Your Majesty?" she asked, selecting three books that seemed perfect to her."What book would you like to read?" he responded."It's not about me, Your Majesty, but about you," she replied modestly.Frederick placed his hand over Selene's fingers, which were holding onto one of the books she was taking from the basket, letting him choose."Are you sure you want to read it, Your Majesty?" she asked with a slight smile."No."Selene's expression changed immediately, and she was about to put the book back."I want you to read it to me. Do you think you can?
Samantha of Astor defied her mother's orders, and against all good conduct, she approached Henry, letting his tragic story find a place in her heart."I wish these fleeting minutes could become eternal, Your Highness," Henry murmured, looking towards the window but not really seeing it."Your Highness...""I know it's not possible," Henry interrupted her, "I've been so alone, but I have to accept my fate. I don't want you to have problems with the Queen Mother, much less with His Majesty. I'll return to my chamber, and forgive the time I've stolen from you," he said in such a poignant tone that Samantha had no doubt about his sadness and pain."Wait for me here every day, Your Highness. I'll keep you company, even if they're just fleeting moments," she offered, unable to stop her words.Henry nodded in acceptance."I'll live for those moments, Your Highness," Henry assured her.Samantha gave him a short but sincere smile before turning around and leaving the safety of the column, appe
'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