The New Kings Pet

Chapter 13

Nicholas woke up several times throughout the night but as each time I was about to get up and help him Henry was already awake helping him, whether it was him wanting a glass of milk to drink or wanting to go to the bathroom but was too scared Henry helped him each and every time without out complaint. I could tell that he was tired but when the birds had begun to chirp and the sun slowly began to rise I knew that there was no way I could make him sleep during the day, he was the first to get up and ready, leaving Nicholas and me to sleep in just a while longer. 

I finally got out of bed and stretched my muscles looking over Nicholas was still fast asleep and I took this as a chance to shower and get ready before getting him up and dressed. I get into the bathroom and undress as I turn the shower on getting under I relish the warm water against my skin, I let the soap lather up as I washed my body. I heard the door open and I sensed somebody staring at me from outside the shower.

I made sure my back faced them as I turned the water off and tried to grab my towel when it was suddenly wrapped around my shoulders a pair of arms hugged onto me from behind and I knew it was Henry even from when he walked in. "You smell delicious" he whispered his voice was husky as he dragged his nose along my shoulder, and I shivered at this contact. His hold on my body was firm but gentle, I noticed his fingers drawing circles on some of my exposed skin on my stomach. "Could you let me go, I need to get dressed"

After a second of thought, he lets go and takes a step back I turn around and see his face he seems smug as he looks up and down my body and I feel naked under his gaze. I tighten the towel around my body making my way from the bathroom to the closet, I see an outfit has already been laid out for me. A white and gold ballgown and a gold collar with my name on it to match, I replaced the purple ribbon with the gold collar before I carefully slipped into the elegant looking dress. I hastily change not knowing if or when Henry would burst through the door when I was completely dressed I let out a breath I only just realised I had been holding in.

I went into the bedroom feeling slightly disappointed to find it empty of a certain man but I noticed a note on the bed with a white rose, I read the note 'meet me in the ballroom' I took the rose with me as I rushed to the ballroom as my curiosity grew my steps became faster. When I was just outside the ballroom I could hear music playing softly on the other side of the doors, I opened it and walked in amazed at the decorations. All the curtains were drawn to a close and lit candles were everywhere lighting up the room with a soft glow.

I followed a path of white rose petals that led to the centre of the ballroom where Henry was standing with another white rose and a small box, he has a smug look on his face as I approach him. The soft lighting enhances his already sharp looking features as he takes my breath away, "my pet" he greets me taking my hand and kissing it gently. He hands me the rose and I hold both roses watching and waiting for him to reveal what was in the box, but he set it aside on a table and taking my roses and placing them there too.

I frowned and he just chuckled pinching my cheeks, "the contents of that shall be revealed later today my pet" he whispered as he offered his hand to me and I took it as he leads me back to the centre in the ballroom right under the large crystal chandelier which glowed softly above us. "Dance with me and pretend the world doesn't exist," he pleaded as if he knew I was about to ask him why we were here rather than holding a royal council meeting. But I just nodded and we danced, and after that, there was no going back.

We danced to the music, I rested my head against his chest as we clung to each other the longer we were on the dance floor the slower our movement until we were just swaying. "You have fallen for me, yes?" he asks out of the blue his words were a soft whisper in my ear he seemed vulnerable at the moment the words left his mouth. I shook my head no and frowned, a nagging memory in the back of my mind reminding me of the snake that hides behind his mask of love. "I pray you never take a breath without remembering the breaths you've taken away" I whisper and he stiffens as we continue to sway.

He narrowed his eyes and clenched his fist against my waist "do not challenge me, you will regret playing with a snake" his tone is no longer soft and gentle but harsh. We danced in silence before he whispered so quietly that I almost didn't hear him, "it's okay, you don't have to love me" he let go of me and went to the table grabbing the small velvet box before returning back to me and getting down on one knee.

"Will you marry me?" he asked smirking knowing we had already officially announced our engagement in front of the Kingdom, this was only a physical token of that political statement. The ring in the box was a small diamond one that I saw was beautiful in its simplicity.

"Yes"

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It's like life isn't real to me unless you're there.

Peace out, Ty