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    It was late, the carriages were just arriving to the castle carrying a variety of lords and ladies. King Edward II was sitting on his throne, the one next to his empty since his bride was currently no where to be found. He was waiting for proof to be rid of her, since he had his suspicions of her adultery and he didn't want to be saddled with the burden of having a homely whore for a wife. He mindlessly greeted his guests as they were presented to him, until one Lady in particular stood out, she was beautiful and when she curtsied her youthful grace drew his attention even more. "What did you say your name was again?" He questioned, in a tone fit for a king.

    One other guest had taken notice of her beauty, standing across the room Nicolai watched her his eyes piercing and dark against his lighter tone.

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    Esmeralda had been excited to finally get to meet the ruler of this land. She hadn't had much excitement in life, being a woman meant restrictions. She blushed at such a tone of voice and soon recognized that he spoke of her. "Esmeralda sire, Esmeralda hawthorn"she replied. The rumor started had spread through her town of his brides betrayal. This couldn't be been chance to make a mark on this earth

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    Edward nodded, taking note of her name and her flushed pink cheeks. With a smile, and a slightly suggestive tone, he said "It's a pleasure for you to be in my castle Lady Esmeralda, I look forward to seeing more of you." Everyone knew of his reputation as well, he was a lover of beautiful things particularly women. Yes it was sometimes considered hypocritical that he would have grounds to have his marriage annulled when he found proof of her adultery, yet he was allowed all the lovers in the world. His reasoning though wasn't because she was bedding other men, no it was because he wasn't attracted to her and how other men were he did not know. Plus the marriage had been for political gain, which he no longer needed so he wanted to be rid of her constant nagging.

    Esmeralda was too busy with her own personal gain to care of his reputation. She was very intelligent and strategic "it's a pleasure to be here sire"she replied before spotting the food and drink laid out. That carriage ride had starved her. "Excuse me"she courtseyes again before walking to the dining table for her share.

    He watched her walk away, curious as to why she had never appeared in his court before. Perhaps she was here for her first season, many young ladies were coming of age this year and were hoping to find suitable husbands for their families, who were all hoping for the best. He waved his announcer and told him to continue with the introductions.


    Nicolai spotted her again, having picked up her name he made his way daringly over to her. "Lady Esmeralda, I presume?" He asked his accent foreign and thick. He was of Latin descent, yet a bit more ancient than what one would think. His dark eyes piercing hers, her scent almost overwhelming him not only with hunger, but something else. He had found it almost difficult to approach her because of it, but he'd never been able to resist his own curiosity. "I am Lord Nicolai, may I ask you to join me in a dance?" He asked as the music was beginning.

    Esmeralda had finished her glass and some vegetables when the lord approached her. She found it weird he knew her name but yet again he had probably watched her with the king. "Oh I'm very flattered lord Nicolai"she offered him her hand. This was such a strange day. He was more mysterious than the king and it appeared to her natural instincts. She needed a husband soon, she had just come of age and her family we're preasuring her

    Taking a deep breath, he allowed her scent to roll freely across his tongue as he led her to the dance floor. When the waltz began, he followed the steps impeccably, making it seem as if they were floating across the floor with the other dancers of the night. "This must be your first season here?" He asked politely, trying to learn more about her rather than make assumptions. He was managing to keep his hunger in check, as he had just fed before he arrived here. And seeing as the castle was one big property one he had been invited in there, each guest and their suite was fair game for him. Although he tried to be more discreet, feeding outside of the walls either in the town or surrounding farms. Soon the song ended and a footman appeared to her, carrying a tray with a note. Inside it read,

    Lady Esmeralda please join me in my chambers tonight.


    With a knowing look, Nicolai took a step back and said, "My Lady, I am sure it is not my place to advise you, but if you go to him tonight his only intent will be to deflower you and leave you in a unfit condition for most husbands." He had more to say, but didn't want to over step his bounds and he didn't want her to think he was just trying to keep her to himself.

    Esmeralda had never felt more alive. She glowed as she danced with him "yes indeed sir"she replied as he asked about her. It was rather nice to say the least. As it ended she took in a few deep breaths and read the note. She simply scrunched it up. "Do not think of me rude when I speak of this. But I have More dignity and integrity than to share a night with someone's i first met"Shen replied, she was raised well. King or not she wouldn't do such

    The footman bowed, and said "If that is how you are sure you wish to respond to his majesty, I will relay the message." He had a slight frown on his face, wondering what the King would do if this response angered him.


    Nicolai watched her curiously, with a soft smile forming across his features. He said "No not rude, but many a young woman has fallen charm to our King, he has a way of making things go the way he wants and still finding them suitable husbands when the time calls for it." He had been half tempted to disappear while she was distracted, he needed to feed and he didn't want to do so here when so many nobles were about. With a small bow he said "Excuse me my lady, I must call it a night I have things to attend to." Turning he was almost out of earshot before she could get a reply out. He found his way out of the castle, and once he was sure no one was watching he begin his hunt searching for someone alone and hadn't been drinking since he didn't enjoy the taste of ale in the body. Seeing a young woman, who looked like she was sneaking out, probably to meet a boy, he decided she would be his feast tonight.

    "Goodnight my lord"Sh ebowed to Nicolai before turning to the footman "Well..you can tell him that I wish to know him more before any such talk of chamber meetings"She worded it nicer before retiring to her own chamber. She woke the next day and sat up with one of her maids entering. "Fetch me the spring dress..I wish to frolic in the gardens"She smiled. "Yes miss"She dressed her and styled her hair before going to fetch her some food.

    Nicolai sent a gift up to Esmeralda's chambers, a ruby necklace the stones shaped like tear or blood drops. They were his favorite after all and felt the would look very elegant on her. He had her servant set it on the table for him, he didn't sign it or leave anything that would suggest that it was a gift from him.


    The King spent the night more intrigued then ever by someone turning him down, he had never been turned down by a woman before. He sent his footman up to her room, who knocked lightly on the door. He had a note asking her to join the king for his lunch in the castle court yard.

    Esmeralda looked at the necklace "What is this?"She asked the maid as she picked it up. This was very beautiful. "An anonymous gift for you Miss"She replied and helped her put it around her neck. Esmeralda assumed it was from either the king or another Lord who didn't get a chance to speak to her. She heard the knock and awnsered it "Oh"She took the note. "Yes..I will accept. (Little skip) Around Lunch Esmeralda appeared in the courtyard awaiting her King

    Edward had a table set up with a small chicken, some vegetables and fruits set out as well to go along with it. He was walking around the pond in the middle of the court yard when she arrived. Approaching her he said, "Good day Lady Esmeralda, I am pleased you decided to join me for lunch, and hopefully forgive me for my misstep last night." He was half tempted to lie and say he meant to invite her to his chambers, which included a sitting room where he had hoped to talk to her and get to know her, but he decided not to feeling he could atleast be honest with her.

    Esmeralda did the usual respectful courtsey before she sat down across from him. "It is fine..the night was rather full of emotion. I forgive you sire. However I wish to thank you for such a lovely chamber provided. I had a rather good nights kip"She was very lady like. Holding her posture and never moving her eyes off him.

    "Wonderful, I am glad to hear that, the chambers are customary for my guests to court, I hope yours are not just temporary, or at least until you find a husband as that is, I'm sure why you've been sent here" He replied with a charming smile, gesturing to the spread on the table he added "Please eat what ever you would like, I am hoping to learn more about you today so take your time as well." He was sincere on the wanting to learn more about her, she was beautiful and young and new to his court, and she turned him down.

    Esmeralda blushed slightly at the word husband "yes. I came of age last summer."she put a few things on her plate "thank you."she began to eat things so delicate. "Well..I'm hoping to enjoy my time here..a husband is a bonus. I was raised to not be so dependant.."

    Curiously, he said "Yes but you're living in a man's world, women can be as independent as they like, but they aren't allowed to relieve inheritances with out having a husband to manage their affairs?" He himself was slowly eating, enjoying every morsel.

    "Yes I understand that..I just hope to find a husband to suit myself."She replied "But If I am not successful..then I shall settle."She replied as she ate. This was the best tasting food she had ever tried. She was enjoying this time with the king. "Tell me..Why myself? You seem to take a lot of interest in me..no other ladies this summer have dined with you for lunch have they?"

    Almost surprised by her blunt question, he chuckled lightly before replying, "Well Lady Esmeralda, as a matter of fact you are correct I have not invited any woman for lunch, and I invited you because you are the first to say no to me as well, I am the King not very many people are brave enough to tell me no."

    Esmeralda hid how proud she was of that. "I believed that you were kind..despite all rumours. I wanted to take the slow path with you.."She sipped her wine. "Tell me..If I please you at this lunch, when shall we meet again?"She wondered, still wearing that beautiful necklace.