Bad Apple by Wren Michaels

Author:Wren Michaels [Michaels, Wren]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Five

My eyes flutter open to the echoes of snaps and crackles from the fireplace at the corner of the room. I roll over to find a note and a white rose. Sadness aches in my heart that Darien's left. I succumbed to the call of sleep after our love making, content with him tucked against my bosom. Thoughts of making a life with him in the castle fill my head. Perhaps I really could stay here, with him.

My time in the cottage has ended. A new season for me must begin, in life and in love. In love. The words circulate in my head until they no longer make sense. I am in love with Darien. Closing my eyes, I think back to what he professed to me as he filled me with himself. He loves me too. My heart ached to tell him the same in that moment, but he swept me into our special world and I lost myself in him. Tonight though, I will make sure he hears the words. I need for myself to say them as much as he needs to hear them.

I pick up the note, holding the rose against my face to indulge in its sweet scent.

My dearest Snow,

Forgive me for departing before you wake. Truthfully, I could have spent all day watching you sleep, looking upon your beauty, and touching your softness. But I'm afraid I have a bit of kingdom business to tend to this afternoon. Wait for me tonight in your bed chamber. I promise you will not wake up alone again.

All my love,

Darien

I swallow over the emotions choking in my throat. There is so much I want to say to him. But first, I must find Rose and tell her of my decision to stay with Darien in the castle. What she must think of me for running out on her this morning at breakfast. She needs to hear the blessing from my lips. I want her and Marcus to spend a long happy life in the cottage.

Leaping from the bed, I scurry around looking for some form of clothing. My poor chemise and overdress lay in a puddle at the edge of the bed. A giggle floats from my lips as more memories from the morning swirl in my head.

A stunning red and blue dress in one of the armoires catches my eye. I work myself into it, lacing up the tight blue bodice that puts my bosom on display. I've never worn such a thing before, but glancing down to my breasts peaking from the top I picture the look on Darien's face. I imagine I won't be in it for long. Another giggle flits from my lips as I slip on my boots and make my way through the snaking castle halls in search of Rose.

Winter's wind barrages the castle, its howl piercing through the cracks in the walls. Yet I sense no chill over my skin, my body still flushed and heated from Darien. I check the dining hall, throne room, and common areas to no avail.

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