Winter's Kiss (An Erotic Fairytale Short Book 1) by J. P. Uvalle

Author:J. P. Uvalle [Uvalle, J. P.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Beautifully Twisted Publishing
Published: 2018-01-07T16:00:00+00:00

The morning came and went. For the past hour, I’ve been hiding away in my bedchamber from Princess—if you can even call her that—Gwendolyn. Just the sound of her breathing gives me a splitting headache. Looking out the window, I catch a glimpse of Winter heading toward the forest. With all the festivities going on and all the men dying to court her, I know this may be my only opportunity to spend time alone with her. So with haste, I throw my suit jacket over my shoulders and head towards the door. I try my best not to make a sound when closing it—this hallway tends to amplify the smallest noises.

“There you are, my prince charming.”

Bloody hell. I spin on my heel. “Gwendolyn dear.” Cringing inwardly, I peck both of her cheeks.

Oddly her dull gray eyes light up with excitement. “Our fathers have arrived. Queen Hildred has requested our company for afternoon tea.”

I rather die of the plaque. “Oh, isn’t that just grand.” I force a smile so wide I fear my lips might bleed. “Will Princess Winter be attending?”

Dissfaction plows her brow. “Why is her revolting presence of any importance to you?”

“I only ask because…she’s a complete headcase and I want to enjoy my tea.”

“Very well.” She interlaces her hand with mine, and I can feel my hand incinerate with disgust.

We travel down the hall in silence. Thankfully, the royal tea room is not far, because this is absolute torture holding the hand of a woman I care nothing about. Walking in, the smell of jasmine tea and freshly baked bread causes a tightening in my stomach. I haven’t eaten since the ball.

“I am delighted you were able to make it.” Queen Hildred is fast to greet us with a smile I find odd.

“Your Majesty, thanks for extending an invitation for us to join you this lovely Winter’s afternoon.” I nod as Gwendolyn attempts a graceful curtsy. She’s the most uncoordinated person I’ve ever met.

Queen Hildred waves her hand towards the back of the room. “Please…have a seat.”

When she moves out of my line of vision, I see my father and King Balavarr partaking in a heated conversation. Maybe that’s why the queen was so quick to greet us. Perhaps she’s hoping Gwendolyn and me will be a buffer to dilute the tension in the room.

They both adjust their suits when they are aware we’re are now in the room. I let go of her hand, nodding to both the men I despise and take my seat. The Kings and Queen continue their heated debate about taxation to the point their blue in the face. Gwendolyn expression is blank as if she has no clue what they are even arguing about.

“A monarch is a type of butterfly right?” Gwendolyn whispers to me.

I have to set down my cup to keep myself from breaking it in half. And this is the woman he picked to rule beside me! “Yes dear,” I force a smile. Fucking dim-wit. I down the rest of my tea with a gulp but it only makes my blood boil even hotter.

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