Chapter 14: Opera
You stop breathing. You can feel the King's heavy breathing in your neck. The attraction between you is undeniable. He staggers backward and swallow hard.
"I...uhm...just wanted to say that you don't have to go, Sire, not yet anyway"
"Then, if it's your wish, I'll not leave your side"
"Thank you, Sire. How was your trip?"
"It was productive, thank you"
"Did you get to do some site seeing?"
"Do you like to do site seeing, Lady Winters?" A smile appears on his lips and all sadness in his eyes disappears. His demeanor changed to how it was in the cabin.
"I like it very much, Sire. There's something about the history behind all the statues and museums that fascinated me He gives a loud sigh and you see him frown looking down. It looks like the weight of the world is on his shoulders.
"Did I say something wrong, Sire?" He then looks in your eyes. "No.....not at all! You went there again, your mouth bewitching me. I...I...struggle to control myself around you-"
Princess Catherine comes walking up from behind "Sire, shall we?" He clears his throat and turns to you. "Lady Winters, until we meet again?"
"Of course, Sire" You bow, struggling to stay on your feet after hearing those words. Your mouth is dry and your breathing is irregular. You take a deep breath and try to regain some sort of
normality. The day carries on and it's time for the opera. You look in the mirror and wonder if this will
get the Kings attention.
"Wow! You look like a queen fit for a King" Kendra laughs.
"You're a funny woman. Come on, let's go" You leave for the opera house. You get inside.
"Gorgeous. Every time we get to the opera, don't you think, Lady Kendra?"
"I do think so. Nice to see you again Lady Winters" You're startled by Lord Dobson's voice and turn around slowly, afraid to look at his face.
"Lord Dobson, it's been quite a while"
(...and hope to keep it that way) He takes your hand and kisses it. "I can't seem to get a bit of time with you, seeing that you're always with Lord Jackson these days. Is he courting you, milady?" You gasp at his forwardness.
"Uhm, no my Lord" Then you realized you should have said yes and you regret it immediately. "That's very good news, milady. May I escort you-"
Everyone quiets down and bows. The King and the princess walks into the opera house. The princess is practically hanging on him like a Christmas tree decoration. He doesn't seem to care what she's doing and his eyes search the room until it falls on you. You lock eyes with him and then he frowns. He looks at Lord Dobson and then at you. He then proceed past you to his box. You take a deep breath once more as the presence of the King throws you completely off balance.
"Like I was saying, can I escort you to your box, milady?"
"Of course, Lord Dobson" You roll your eyes inside yourself. You look at Kendra for help but she's too focused on Lord Harrison. You get to the box.
"Thank you, this is me"
"Thank you, milady. Enjoy the opera" Then Kendra comes rushing to your side. "Listen, Lord Harrison invited me to his box, would you mind?"
"No, no it's fine. Go, have fun!"
"Thank you, you're the best"
She turns around and is gone. You open the door and take a seat. It's so beautiful. You look around the opera house and then you see that the King's box is right across from yours. You watch as they take their seats. It's only the King, the princess and her lady in waiting. They sit next to each other and his head is moving around looking for something.
Suddenly he stops and looks straight at you. You blush immediately. You're happy that he can't see you blush from where he's sitting. He stares at you the entire time and the princess is so busy talking to her lady in waiting that she doesn't look at him once.
(Why isn't she paying attention to him? It's like they aren't even betrothed?)
The opera starts and the lights dim. You intensely watch the opera and then after a while, you look up to if see you can see the King. The opera boxes are very dark but you do see that his seat is empty.
(Where did he go?)
"Lady Winters?" You close your eyes for a second and then open it, making sure you just heard the deep gentle voice of the King. You smile. You turn and there he stands with questioning eyes. You stand up and bow.
"Your Highness" He swallows hard. "May I?" He gestures towards the chair.
"Of course, Sire" He takes a seat in the last row. "Would you join me?" He gestures to the seat next to him. His eyes stays questioning.
"As you desire, your Highness" You make your way to the seat next to him and he uncomfortably moves around on his chair. Then he looks at you once more, taking in your dress.
"You look so incredibly beautiful tonight, Lady Winters" You can feel the heat radiating from him as he says the words. You blush and there's no way that you can hide it.
"Thank you, Sire. It's kind of you to say"
"Is it?" You frown and look at him. His eyes are filled with pure lust. His body shaking.
"Sire, are you okay?"
"No, Lady Winters, not at all"
"Sire, should I get some help for you?" You lightly touch his arm out of concern for him. He immediately grab your hand and hold it tight. You inhale sharply.
"I can't do it anymore, milady. I can't control my body, mind, or emotions around you....You provoke my body to do things that a King shouldn't do. You cause my mind to think about you every minute of every day. You induce a King to have to control his core and this King can't get it under control. God knows....I've tried. I've even left the country but you.....you consume me completely..."
He gives a deep sigh and he has a pained look on his face. He laces his fingers with yours. You tighten the grip and move your thumb up and down.
"Sire, I'm so sorry to cause you so much agony. This is not my intention. Sire, forgive me?" He put his other hand on yours and turn to you looking at you with pure lust.
"This is the most favorable agony that I've ever had to endure and my heart and soul wants more of this agony"
You're sure now that there's no more air in your lungs left. Your heart is beating so loud you know he can hear it. "Sire....but you are still betrothed?"
"I know, but I beg of you to meet me tomorrow night at the cabin and I'll explain everything and answer all the questions that you might have. I beg you to just please give me a chance to explain and not run away again? I don't think that my heart would be able to see you walk away from me one more time?"
Your breathing are now erratic and you can't seem to get enough air.
"I will do as you propose, Sire"
You see relief fills his entire being and then he smiles.
"Thank you, Lady Winters"
He stands up and kisses your hand. Then he disappears behind the door.
(Heart be still!!)
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