Breakfast was soon over and King Algernon excused himself and Frances to speak elsewhere. Oliver went out to the gardens to read and Vivian went to paint. Octavia decided to go to the stables to visit her horse, Sweetmane.
"Yes and after the wedding that is when you must kill her. I want it to look like an accident"
Octavia paused. She peeked around the corner. It was her father. He was talking to Frances. They were planning to kill her. She turned around and quietly hurried down a different path to the stables. She burst outside and ran to the pasture where Sweetmane was grazing. As soon as Sweetmane saw her he trotted over and nuzzled her.
"We have to go Sweetmane. I'm in danger." She swung her leg over the Irish Cobs back and urged him to take off. He jumped the fence and they galloped into the forest. Octavia felt her dress billow behind her as she headed in the direction of Artemis' cottage. It took about 30 minutes before Octavia saw a glimpse of Artemis.
"Whoa, Sweetmane." Octavia dismounted and let her horse graze on the forest floor. She took off running. "Artemis! Artemis!" Octavia Cried out tears starting to well in her eyes.
"Octavia! Happy Birthday! I have a... Octavia, what's wrong? Why are you crying? Are you hurt?" Artemis scooped her girlfriend up and held her to her chest. Octavia clung to the front of Artemis' dress sobbing.
"Artemis my father has hired an assassin to kill me."
"He WHAT?" Artemis bellowed. "I could kill him. How dare he."
"He has posed the assassin as my suitor we are to be married in two weeks. After the wedding, he will kill me and make it look like an accident."
"No, I will not let this happen. You and Sweetmane can come live in my cottage"
"I have to protect my people and my mother and Oliver I can't let him hurt them like he hurt your family and friends." Octavia's sobs slowed.
"Well, I will not stand by and let him hurt you." Artemis lovingly stroked Octavia's back
"How will we stop the wedding?"
"We will figure that out. We have time. I have a gift for you my little one. It is your birthday after all."
Artemis reached into her apron pocket and pulled out a tiny velvet drawstring bag. She gently handed it to Octavia. Octavia opened it up and pulled out a key.
"A key? What is it for?"
"Let me show you." Artemis stood up and cupped her tiny beloved to her chest. She then gently scooped up Sweetmane. They walked for a few minutes until they reached Artemis' cottage. She set down Sweetmane and opened the door on the table was a tiny home big enough for Octavia. Artemis set down Octavia on the table,
"Is that... For me?"
"It is. I made it for you. I want you to have a place of your own in my home."
"Oh, Artemis this is so thoughtful! I love it!" She ran up to her partner and hugged her fingers.
"Are you ready to make a plan for the wedding?"
"Yes."
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The Giant's Princess
FantasyA princess is dating a giant girl but her father is trying to set her up with a man. I am awful at descriptions so just go ahead and read it if you want :)
