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Post by john on Oct 9, 2016 2:00:06 GMT
John frowned as Odette spoke, he honestly hadn't considered the implications of everything they had done together. Although she most definitely had, and he felt stupid for not thinking about it. Just as she reached for her robe, he leaned over and grasped her hand. "I don't care what people say about us, all I care about is you. I'd love nothing more then to have you by my side as my equal...my Queen. The only woman in the entire world who I truly love and that is you. So would you consent to becoming my wife? I know the risks of our relationship becoming known, but I care about you more. You already have my heart, but I want to make our relationship more." He said as he pressed a kiss on the back of her hand.
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Post by odette on Oct 9, 2016 3:17:42 GMT
Odette looked back at him as he took her hand and a small smile came to her lips. "I want nothing more than that but I can't do that to you...Father trusted you with his kingdom. I can't take that away from you just because I want to be your wife. The kingdom would fall apart if we were ever publicly announced together. You deserve a real queen...not someone like me." She whispered before she leaned down and pressed a kiss against his lips. After a moment, she slowly got out of the bed and slid on her nightdress and then her robe. It was almost morning. The physician would probably be back soon to check on him since she hadn't called for him throughout the night. "We should get you dressed before the physician comes back. He's going to be surprised to see you recovered so well..." Odette gave him a soft smile and moved to pick up his clothes from the floor.
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Post by john on Oct 9, 2016 3:50:02 GMT
John hated that she was saying those things about herself, "You are a real Queen Odette...you always have been." He said firmly. He watched as she changed, wondering what he could say to change her mind. As she picked up his clothes he got up and out of the bed to pull her towards him. He didn't care that he was naked, "I don't care about the physician, I am the King...and I can marry whomever I so please. You are the only Queen I desire and I am not giving up on that...not ever. Screw the Kingdom....the courtiers...they can say what they want, I only want you." He growled and slid his hands up under her nightgown to roam over her body as he kissed her hungrily on the lips.
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Post by odette on Oct 9, 2016 4:15:30 GMT
Odette slid into his body as John pulled her close, his clothes slipping from her hands and back onto the floor. His words made her shiver. He was willing to risk everything to be with her...what had she done to deserve a man like him? "I love you John." She whispered against his lips, the feeling of his hands roaming beneath her nightdress sparking a need inside of her again. Odette slipped off her robe, letting it pool around her feet as she pressed her body into his. She could feel his member pressing against her thighs as the kissed, a needy groan coming past her lips. Then the sound of the door coming unlocked caught her attention and Odette hesitantly broke away from the kiss, freezing as she saw who had walked in. It was her mother. John was naked, kissing his sister with his hands beneath her nightdress...there was no excuse they could come up with to make this alright. They had been caught.
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Post by john on Oct 9, 2016 4:32:43 GMT
Queen Uberta froze as she walked in and saw the display in front of her. As a former matriarch she displayed a certain resolve but it was clear she was horrified by what she was currently witnessing. She shut the doors behind her and strode towards the pair of them with her eyes darkening. "Odette get your clothes on..you too John." She said crisply before he could argue. John stared at his mother as if weighing the issue and then stood up to get his pants on. "I don't care what you may think of us mother, I love her!" He snapped as he yanked his pants on. Queen Uberta snorted, "Love her? You're being delusional...no you are only lusting over the one woman you cannot have in the entire Kingdom. She is meant for Prince Phillip, and you son are going to wed Princess Giselle. If you don't, our country will be locked in a war they cannot win. This supernatural business has caught the eye of other countries, and they'd never aid us if you were openly fucking your own sister. You might be the King, but you have to consider the lives of those you lead. They look up to you as an example...and they'd quickly fall apart should this news ever reach their ears." She snapped, each word brutally honest. "Stop fooling around and get serious...you're not a Prince any longer. You're a King and you need to act like one." She continued. John glared down at her, "You're wrong...I do love her." He said firmly.
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Post by odette on Oct 9, 2016 4:45:13 GMT
Odette immediately released John at her mother's words, fixing her nightdress in a quick motion before she reached down for her robe. She wasn't even going to argue with her mother but John seemed to have made up his mind. It warmed her heart that he was standing up for her but she was also terrified of her mother in this situation. But if he was going to stand up to her for them...maybe she should too. "Mother, I love him too." Odette suddenly said and moved to stand next to John, her hand slipping into his. Of course she knew her mother was right. They could ruin the whole kingdom with this but if John was willing to risk it, she should be too. "Would it really be so bad for the kingdom if we were to wed each other? We are strong on our own! We don't need an alliance with two different kingdoms." She said firmly though her eyes showed how scared she was. Even though John was king, their mother still had a power over them. She could still easily punish them for what they had done.
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Post by john on Oct 9, 2016 5:47:16 GMT
Queen Uberta frowned as she stared at the two of them, "You would risk the entire Kingdom for your own sister?" She demanded. John straightened then, "I would." He said looking every inch the King he was. Queen Uberta shook her head, "Your father would be disappointed in you both...especially you John, he had such high hopes for you." She said and then turned to leave. "Go ahead and announce your engagement...we'll see what happens won't we? And then you'll realize how right I was." She said over her shoulder as she left the room. John watched her leave and sighed, "She's just being dramatic...everything will be fine." He said as he glanced down at Odette and held her against him. Although the thought of Odette being hurt flashed through his mind....if she was he'd never forgive himself. He pressed a tender kiss on Odette's forehead, "I want you to stay with me in my chambers from now on...I'll have all the arrangements taken care of for our wedding. Whatever you want is yours." He said and meant it.
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Post by odette on Oct 10, 2016 5:42:32 GMT
It had been three weeks since the queen found out about Odette and John's relationship yet the whole castle seemed different. Odette had been staying with John, her room going unused ever since that night. She hadn't spoken to her mother either but she could tell that she still highly disapproved. Everyone did though they would never speak out against the king or his future bride. Odette was sitting by the window in the library, her fingers nervously tapping against the side of her book. She had been feeling ill the past few days but she didn't want to tell John. It was probably nothing but the more frequently it happened, the more worried she became. The only thing she could think of was maybe she was pregnant...but that couldn't be. John had been so careful. Besides, her mother would disown her if she became pregnant with her brother's child before they were even married. But ever since that night, Odette had been worried. She would have dreams about her father saying that she was a terrible daughter and how much she had let him down. Had she made the wrong choice? Was this really the right thing to do?
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Post by john on Oct 10, 2016 14:27:32 GMT
John was getting a lot of criticism over Odette, but he made sure that she never heard the worst of it. She had enough to worry about as it was, and he could handle the few people who dared to say anything to his face. As a King, he had to ensure the safety of the ones he loved, while at the same time making sure that he was made aware of anyone who spoke out about them. It was exhausting work, but he'd do it as often as needed if it could help Odette. He sighed as he entered the library, and then slowed to a stop when he saw Odette sitting down with a book on her lap. The first smile he'd had practically all day showed on his face as he made his way towards her. "Hey." He said as he hugged her from behind and kissed her neck. "How are you?" He asked as he reluctantly pulled back, his hands gently massaging her shoulders.
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Post by odette on Oct 10, 2016 17:08:03 GMT
Odette had been so focused on her own thoughts that she didn't hear the door of the library open, much less John's words to her. She jumped as he slid his arms around her from behind and her head spun around to see him. "Oh John..you startled me." A small smile came to her face as she leaned into him before he pulled back. At his question, she looked down at the book in her hands and closed it, her hand brushing against the cover. "I'm alright...just a little tired, that's all. How has your day been?" She asked as she shifted in her seat so she could look at him. He had a lot more to deal with than she did. She didn't need to worry him with her small bothers. They both knew a lot of people in the kingdom disapproved of them being together but John was doing his best. He always was.
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Post by john on Oct 10, 2016 22:44:35 GMT
John frowned as he surveyed his twin, "Why not take a rest then? You need to relax as much as anyone here." He pointed out as he pressed a gentle kiss on her forehead. At her other question he frowned, "It was...tiresome, the usual arguments...but I have my duties." He said with a shrug, determined not to have Odette worry too much. "And I'd rather spend the time with you, which is why I was thinking of stealing you away for a few days. Just you...me and nothing else...we both need a break after all." He pointed out. A selfish part of him hoping that she'd let it be more then the weekend.
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Post by odette on Oct 11, 2016 5:42:38 GMT
Odette frowned as he spoke about his day and her heart sank. The whole kingdom was going to turn against them...she could feel it. A part of her wanted to just give up so she wouldn't ruin anything for him but she loved him so much. The other part of her was selfish and wanted to keep him. When he mentioned going away for a few days, a small smile came to her face. "Of course...whatever you need." She leaned up and kissed him, hoping that her agreeing would make him happy. Though she was almost worried about being alone with him for a weekend. She had gotten better at controlling when she felt ill since she had been hiding it for a few days but that was mostly because she only saw him a few times a day. If they were together constantly for a whole weekend, it might become harder to hide.
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Post by john on Oct 12, 2016 2:19:07 GMT
John kissed her back, his lips lingering against hers for awhile longer before he pulled back. "I don't want to push you into doing anything you're not comfortable with. Besides I'd feel more at ease if you were...doing all right." He said eventually. From the look on Odette's face she was still tired and the last thing he wanted to do was make her even more ill. Besides she didn't need to know about the threats he had been getting about her, the less she knew the better at least that's what he told himself. Of course he couldn't keep her in the dark forever, Odette would no doubt find out eventually. If she found out from someone else before he told her, she'd be upset with him for not confiding in her. "Is there anything I can do for you?" He asked as he slid his arms around her.
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Post by odette on Oct 12, 2016 3:04:41 GMT
Odette shook her head at his words and took his hand in hers. "I'd love to go away with you...we both need a break from the negativity around here." She whispered as her finger stroked his hand. Though she knew John was going his best to keep the negativity away from her and she appreciated that. Just as she leaned up to kiss him again, something caught her eye and she glanced towards the door to the library but there was nothing. The door was still shut like it had been after John had entered. "Sorry...I..I thought I saw something." Odette mumbled as she shook her head and closed her eyes, her fingers running through her hair. Though when she opened her eyes again, she saw a figure wearing a hooded robe standing directly behind John and she gasped. Her hand tightened around John's arm but she managed to hold in the scream that wanted to leave her throat. The last thing she wanted was to alert the guards in case she was seeing something that wasn't really there.
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Post by john on Oct 12, 2016 3:31:13 GMT
John twisted around at Odette's words and studied the area where she had been looking, not seeing anything. "What did you see?" He asked as his hand moved towards where his sword hung his belt. There was no sign of anyone being there, but John had a creeping feeling that someone or something was watching them and he didn't like it. His thoughts went to the threats he had received and his worry increased, "It might be nothing but I want you to stay close to me...I'd never forgive myself if anything were to happen to you." He said seriously as he moved to take Odette's hand with his free hand. He never saw the hooded man get closer to them, even though the man seemed to pass through John. "Little princess....soon we'll have time to become acquainted. Don't worry though, it's not all in your head." He said before laughing, his laugh low and dark.
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