A Stormy Knight by Amy Mullen

Author:Amy Mullen [Mullen, Amy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Astraea Press, LLC
Published: 2013-06-26T04:00:00+00:00

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Another week passed much as the others had, but now he avoided her. He carried on the business of the castle, and he did so without much assistance from her. Her father was feeling much better, though he was not his old self. Occasionally he would come to the great hall, and she would often find him in deep discussions with Nicholas. They seemed to be at peace. That was one fear she could put to rest. Nicholas was treating her father with respect.

Gemma's flux had come and gone, which meant they did not create an heir on their wedding night. She had hoped to be with child. If he would never touch her again, her fledgling dream of a babe would never come to pass.

Was she being punished? She had love so close to her fingertips, yet it remained elusive. Nicholas had asked her to help when a couple from the village came to him to settle a legal matter, as her father had always done in the past. He had asked her opinion, reminding her she knew these people and he did not. That was the most attention he had shown her in weeks.

It was all too much. She hated to admit it, but she was becoming frustrated. Her desire for him was so strong it was turning into a physical pain. At first she was confused, as she did not understand the feeling. It had been weeks since their lovemaking, and her body was demanding more each time he was near her. He, however, seemed indifferent to her. Was she too ugly for coupling? Many men used women they did not love as long as they found them to be attractive.

When she found herself alone with him in the most unexpected place, all of her resolve flew out the window. She would not confess her love, but she would not allow him to ignore her any longer. He was down in the cellar taking stock of the wine. To thwart more poisonings, he still insisted the wine he brought was the only wine used and went as far as to have the rest dumped into the Thames. He meant to send someone out for more, as the stores were getting low.

He spun quickly when she came up behind him. Danger flared in his eyes until he saw it was her. The cellars had always been creepy, but she put that feeling aside so she could get him alone, even if just for a moment. She was being too bold for a lady, but she no longer cared. This was her husband, and she wished to be alone with him.

"What are you doing down here?" he said, his words bouncing off of the cold, stone walls.

Without speaking, she took a few steps toward him and tried to appear coy. She reached out and softly touched his cheek. It was silly, but she did not know what else to do.

"Nay, we are not alone. This is not the place," he said and left her there.

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