Arranged Marriage (MxMxM)

Chapter Fourteen

The next morning, I didn't really want to wake up. No. I was too warm and too comfortable, and I didn't want to face the world today. I sighed and snuggled deeper into my pillow, feeling a weight across my waist tighten just slightly. I could only assume, through my tired state, that the weight against my back was William. I sighed wistfully and snuggled closer to that warmth, faintly hearing the other man snore lightly. I felt a small smile form on my lips. Leave it to William to be the type to snore. Not that I minded at all, I actually thought it was kind of cute. Made him seem vulnerable, and not at all like the proper prince he was.

I opened my eyes, blinking until the brightness was tolerable. I yawned, stretching my body and turned around to look at William, giggling silently at his peaceful face, his lips opened just the slightest bit as another little snore escaped him. After a couple of minutes, he was startled awake when there was a heavy knocking on the bedroom door, his eyes opening as he shot up in bed.

"Who is it?" He asked, voice still heavy with sleep as he ran his hand through his messy hair.

"A-ah Your Highness King Henry wishes to speak with you," the person on the other side spoke, making William groan and fall back onto the bed.

"Tell him I will be there in about an hour." When the other individual answered and left, William began rubbing his eyes. "How was your sleep, Mel?" He asked, glancing towards me with sage eyes that seemed even brighter.

I blushed, pulling myself up as I tucked my hair behind my ears, nibbling at my bottom lip. "I actually slept really well, to be honest. The best I have in a long time." I pulled my knees up to my chest and leaned my head on them, my eyes on William. "Seeping with company is much better than by yourself, I've noticed."

William gave me a smile. "I'm glad." He sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose before he got up and pull off his nightshirt, causing my face to burn in embarrassment when I realized just how naked he was under that thin, white fabric.

I immediately tore my eyes away, nibbling at my bottom lip as the other man got dressed. "So...um...are we going to tell A-Anthony about what we've learned last night?" I wondered as I twirled my hair between my hands, risking a glance towards the blond.

William looked over his shoulder towards me, sage eyes glazing over in thought. Finally, after a moment, he nodded, biting his bottom lip. "Unless, of course, you don't want him to know. If not, then I will keep him in the dark."

I shook my head, climbing out of the bed. "You can tell him. He's your...lover, surely this isn't something to keep silent about." I sighed, messing with my fingers. "Actually, to be honest, I need to have a word with Mother, and ask why she has kept this from me for so long. But on the other foot, I'm too nervous to even bring it up. I mean, what if she tries to come up with more lies, to cover this up?"

I felt a hand on my cheek, and when I looked up, William was giving me a look of encouragement. "You don't have to pursue her now, if you don't think you're ready yet. Give yourself some time to think of questions you want to ask her, like why she lied to you all your life, or what were her motives were behind this cruel thing. And when you feel that the time is right, then you can pursue her."

I looked down at my feet, nibbling my bottom lip, as a warmth spread in my chest. "You're right. If I interrogate her now...I don't know, I don't think I would be ready to. I'd be too upset and probably crying or something stupid like that-"

"Crying isn't stupid, Mel. Everyone is allowed to have feelings sometimes, even the toughest of warriors." William pressed a kiss against my cheek and began making his way to the door, turning to glance back at me. "Is there anything you wish for me to pick up from the kitchens? You don't have to face anyone for breakfast if you feel too uncomfortable. I'll let them know that...well, you're exhausted from our...ah...nightly activities."