Burning chains

Ch 6:My bleeding heart

Arthur's Pov

Olivia sat me down on a nearby barrel and looked at me with anger.

"Arthur... I'm not going to ask you why you brought those two in as your slaves, I'm not going ask you what you're going to do with Emily because I know you're going to treat her like your little princess,and I'm not going to ask you about what you're planning to do with Anne because I see the way that you look at her like she's the only thing on your mind" she gave me a stern angry look again and gripped my shoulders," what I want to know is what you plan to do to keep them safe, what you plan to do to take care of Emily when she's sick or crying,I want to know what you plan to do when Anne's feelings for you change,I want to know what you plan to tell her when she's angry at you and the world when she's old and bitter,I want the truth" looked at me with teary eyes and sadness

I look at Olivia and I see the pain in her eyes,the worry for me and them.

"Whenever Emily cries I will be there to comfort her with soft lullabies and comforting hugs as I cure her sickness and wipe away her tears, whenever Anne changes her feelings for me I'll be there to hold her through the night and tell her that I'll always love her" I stand up and look at Olivia with teary eyes myself,"and when she's old and bitter I'll butter her up with stories about our love and the family we will have" I hug Olivia tightly and rest my head on her shoulder.

"Your father would be proud,even if Anne doesn't love you yet,she hasn't met the man inside all that bravado " she hits my head and holds me tightly.

"Hopefully she will see,I plan to show her who I truly am" I smirk and we take the tray of food and head back inside the dinning room.

"You both look like you cried" Liam's was was full of concern.

"We're fine, we're just speaking about the new sleeping arrangements" Olivia gave a kind smile.

"Emily will be with Sammy in Liam's room,and you my darling "I gently kissed Anne's forehead,"you will be sleeping besides me, don't worry I won't bite" I gently caressed her cheek.

"Okay, but don't expect anything, I'm a kicker in my sleep" she gave me a smirk.

Her warning was cute,I loved it but I won't do anything she doesn't want to.

"I'll take it happily" I serve food for everyone.

We all eat and have deep conversations, I'm happy that Anne and Liam are getting along well,and little Emily is so cute alongside Sammy,I love both of those little ones sos much. I wonder if Emily likes honey cupcakes.

"Arthur, do you have wings?" Emily's gentle voice was so cute, like a puppy made of clouds that sparkle when barking.

"Yes I do, although this is my human form,I still have my wings,I just use my magic to erase them from this form,"I gave her a gentle smile and I stretch my arms and use my magic so my wings unfold and spread.

I watch as Emily lights up in excitement and ran over to touch my wings,by the Fire's Ire how can she be so cute and bubbly.

"One day I'll fly you somewhere with my wings,but you should get a bit bigger first, okay my little princess?"I gently wrap my arms around her and cuddle her.

"Okay Arthur" she snuggled against my arms with the most cutest grin I've ever seen.

I used my magic and folded my wings in again, it's been so long since I've stretched them out that it hurts.

"What are we eating? Anne asked.

"It is baitronix, specifically roasted baitronix with hot butter and spicy chilly salad and mashed potatoes,mashed potatoes for Emily and Sammy and you Anne,and the chilly salad is for Arthur" Olivia said happily while sat in between Anne and Sammy.

We ate our food and I couldn't help but grin when Anne ate,she was in a world of of her own enjoying the flavours,and Emily was shifting on lap and enjoying her baitronix in butter and dipped it into he mashed potatoes,the moment she ate it she was so happy.

Anne reached over to taste my chilly salad,I warned her but as she tasted it she said it was nice,mild but nice.

I was too shocked to say anything, she's smart,strong willed and doesn't bat an eye at a chilly salad that it's known for its lava like hotness on the tongue,god I love this woman.

After dinner everyone heads to their rooms. I take Anne into my room,I give her a night gown to put on and I go into into my closet to change out of my formal clothes and into just a pair of long silk pants.

I come out and see her in a night gown. I approach her and I gently pick her up,she resists a bit but gives in and I lay her on the bed.

"You look beautiful tonight my love" I lay down next to her and cover us under the covers.

"Thanks Arthur,good night" she quickly turned away.

I liked the way she said my name without calling me Lord or prince,it felt nice even if she turned around. Tomorrow I have work to do, preparations for a month from now.

"Goodnight my love" I say to her.

I eventually fall asleep. I hope to make a routine of our time.