A Scandalous Entanglement

XI

She looked up to the darkening sky and wondered. If she tried hard enough could he love her? Though what was the true meaning of love? Her main purpose in his house was to run his household and bare his children something of which judging by the look he constantly gave proved she had been failing miserably at both, or had she? But then the look he gave her, even though she had tried her best to ignore him spoke of volumes. She placed her hand on her stomach once more and closed her eyes in bliss wondering if could be a possibility.

The father clock chimed seven and she opened her eyes to anticipation.

Best wishes,

Lady Emilia Seymour

The Lords estate Cornsdorf.

She signed off.

Without thought she pulled on a dress dark green in colour that she felt it fit her body just fine. Its fabric hugged the curves of her body and made her look beautiful even though the pale of her skin spoke otherwise. She blew out the candle and drew her shawl close to her body then walked down the stairs to the main dining hall which was oddly silent not that it was ever busy with activity. "My lady." A maid greeted her.

The hall was filled with the fresh luring smell of aromas some of which already had her tongue hungering for the juices they had. She pushed open the door to find she was the only one present. She helped herself to a chair and sat down comfortably waiting for the serving maids and her husband to come down but when none showed even the slightest indication of coming, she began panicking deep inside. She pulled at the bell and a maid came rushing in. "My lady." She curtsied." Why hasn't food been served yet?" "Well, his lordship had a very early super my lady and he requested something else to be prepared other than his favourite meal. He had guests my lady."

"And I wasn't informed on this?" "Well," The maid folded her hands between her dress and hesitantly replied. "You were no where to be found." "I was out in the garden for all sakes! That is the first place anyone ought to look for me. If not there, then my chambers." Enraged she marched for the study.

"My lady, I am terribly sorry," She stopped. "But his lordship stepped out quite a while back. He isn't in the study my lady." Her shoulder slumped down. The damned man had the guts to dine without her. "Very well, perhaps he had matters of urgency to attend to." She made her way past the maid to a random chair and sat as gracefully as she could allow. "Is there anything left of the meal he requested?" "Porridge my lady, with bread." She nodded and the maid made her way towards the kitchen.

He had requested for porridge to be made for him! Bittersweet anger clouded her senses.

"Good morn Hams!" She made her way towards the stables and despite the little drops of cold rain, she swore it wasnt enough reason to deter her re-learning experience. "A fine morn to you my lady." The man bowed. "Though I must say you are terribly early. I am just bringing in the logs for todays evening fire in the bunks." She nodded. She had actually failed to sleep the previous night and had jumped out of bed at the first light of down.

"That is quite the heavy work you have there." It was indeed cold and yet the man walked around shirtless with a bronze tan on his chest. A few white scars graced his back and she was sure if she squinted just hard enough she could see the small hints of stitched flesh that once hinted of bullets. "I have gotten used to it my lady. I have been up since the wee hours of the night." He handed her a rose of finest pink. "Oh, my you are too kind. Perhaps I should go fetch the horse." "No need," He said with a blushful breath. "I already have him strapped." He placed the last broken down wood on a heap and grabbed his shirt from where it lay. He didn't bother with covering his body rather he allowed his fine muscles work seductively about his body as he moved. "Might I help you up my lady?" "You are most kind, but I think I can manage." She held on a breath and closed her eyes hosted herself up and was surprised at the feel of her beast once again underneath her. Her legs adjusted to the stretch, and she gave a little wince when she felt a little pinch.