Nathaniel’s P.O.V
I awoke to a bloodcurdling scream next to my room. My heart stopped, I knew it was Grace. I ran out of my room and bolted into her room to find her on the floor shaking in dismay.
“What happened!”
“I don’t know Nate, I was lying down and I saw a figure outside my window on the balcony and it was covered in blood.”
She was trembling and I hated to see her shaken and fear struck. I put my hand around her waist and picked her up and carefully put her back in bed.
“I promise I won’t let anything bad happen to you Grace.” I reassured.
She held onto me with a tight grip and cried. I took in how wonderfully she smelled. Even when she was scared and upset she was beautiful, and so delicate. I released her grasp.
“Please calm down, I swear to you I won’t allow it to happen again. I will post guards at your doors and alarm the castle.”
“Please.. don’t..” She sobbed. “My father said something like this would happen. I can’t trust anyone.”
“But my lady, I assure you I am trustworthy.”
“I trust you, but please don’t allow anyone else further into investigation. I don’t want anyone else getting hurt or worse. How is it that you were the only one to come to my aid?”
I could sense her trembling in fright. I knew I had to calm her if I was to be the only one to know about the threat.
“I’m the only one in these quarters.. well aside from you, you see this south wing nobody travels except I. This is only temporary for you, as you will soon join my brother in the King’s quarters.”
“Please will you stay with me tonight Nate.. I’m so worried.”
“Of course.” I replied. I sat down near her bedside and prepared myself for a long night.
Grace’s P.O.V
I lie in my bed and try to let everything go and relax. I couldn’t bring myself to do it, that might be letting my guard down. I couldn’t afford to let my guard down, my life and my country depended on me.
“Hey Nate?” I asked.
“Yeah..?” He murmured. I could sense the tiredness in his voice.
“Come join me please.” I more told then I asked.
“Sure.” He said reluctantly.
Nate picked himself out of his chair and onto my bed and tensed up when I touched his hand.
“I wanted to ask you a few things if you don’t mind.” I said warily and he didn’t reply.
“Why are you always so lonesome Nate? I can tell by your eyes.” I pleaded him to answer.
“It’s how it’s always been and always will be. I am nothing to this Kingdom and I think without my brother’s help and demand I stay I’d be even more isolated. The Queen has always had it out for me ever since I was born. I am not her son and she can’t bare to look at me. I will forever be the King’s mistake.”
“I’m so sorry Nate.. I can’t imagine.” Was all I could manage to come up with. Right before I kissed him…
Nathaniel’s P.O.V
She was kissing me, her lips were soft and gentle. I felt a sense of comfort and arousal rise through me as I put my hands at the back of neck pulling her closer to me. I couldn’t help myself. Everything about it was so wrong, but felt so right. I lightly bit on her bottom lip and combed my hand through her hair. She sighed and I caressed her neck with my light tender kisses. She arched her back in pleasure and I placed my hand lightly on her breast. Grace quickly lied back down, and forced our lips apart.
“I’m sorry Nate.. I can’t do this...” She gasped collecting herself from our powerful kiss.
I ran my hand through my hair collecting my thoughts.
“Yeah you’re right, I apologize. Do you still want me here?” I sighed.
“Of course I do, just please be aware I am promised to your brother.” She confessed.
I couldn’t help myself to imagine us together. Even though my mind knew it wasn’t possible, my heart knew I couldn’t get over the way she made me feel. I was completely in love with her.
Henry’s P.O.V
I awoke feeling still dazed from my dream. I dreamt of Grace and I finally being united through marriage. I couldn’t help but fantasize about how our marriage might be. I hoped we’d get along well and could be great rulers together.
Nathaniel’s P.O.V
It had felt like a dream kissing her. I had kissed many girls in my past, but this was different. Even her simple touch was filled with such love and intimacy unlike anyone else’s. I needed to win her heart because my heart already belonged to her.
