Forbidden Love

Chapter 14

Florence POV:

I walk to the stables and pet Juniper. "It has been quite some time since I have been alone with you. Perhaps we shall go on a ride"

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I quietly sat upon my horse. Observing the scenery. Until Juniper saw a snake. He bucked and I fell off and he ran away. Luckily I landed in a bed of flowers.

"Juni! The snake has left" As I called for him I heard the familiar voice of the Prince and hid behind a tree.

"I am sure I heard someone! Perhaps you Florence?"

I close my eyes as I heard his footsteps.

"I am sorry! I do not know how to love you. I am trying my best. I suppose that is not good enough"

Part of me wanted to come from this tree and tell him I forgave him. But I refrained.

"I know I am not talking to myself, or perhaps I am? Well, if you are here allow me to apologize." I hear him walking away and I run to find Juniper.

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"Your prince is searching for you" Nakia smiles

"I do not wish to see him"

"Are you upset with him? He says he is worried that you have done something"

"Like fencing?" I scoff

"No, something that would endanger you"

"Well if you find him, tell him I do not wish to see him and I am perfectly well"

I walk away until I hear him calling. I quickly try to avoid him, but he sees me. "I have been searching for you"

"And I have been trying to avoid you"

"I understand. I am sorry. I am trying"

"I do not wish to listen to you" I mumble

I could tell he wanted to say more. But he did not.

"I wish to speak with you, but if you do not wish to speak with me I understand and I will grant you your space"

I felt silly for holding this above his head. But, I must. I nod and leave.

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James POV:

Being more understanding was getting me nowhere.

I cannot lie and say that I do not miss her pestering. She was most likely one of the most annoying people I have ever had to meet, but I cared for her. I care for her greatly.

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She paid me not even one glance at supper. I longed for her. A feeling as great as the one I feel when I make love to her washes over me every second I pay her mind.

I could not stand the grudge she held against me. I would burn down the world for her to only tell me that I am forgiven.

"May I be excused? I feel rather unwell"

"There must be a bug going around the way you and the Princess always feel unwell" My father glares

"I suppose so" I walk off and slam my door shut.

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Florence POV:

Guilt washed over me like a blanket. After dinner, I walked slowly down the hallway. I glance at his door and then at the hallway that contained mine.

I walk to his door and rest my ear on it. Nothing.

I reach to knock and the door swings open.

"Florence"