"I don't care about what you think you know. This is about this dynasty, a legacy, that has been here before even I was ever taught of. You will marry Queen Celeste, and that is final. If not for you, for crown and country. " Is all that was heard ringing through the room as the Empire hastily walk out.
We all could see James on his knees in the throne room, with his head down on his hands in front of him. He had been there bowing for hours, refusing to leave until he was heard. I could hear foot steps not far off, and froze where I stood. Servants are not allowed in the throne room without a purpose. I was there for James.
"James, there really is no other way to prevent this from going to war. We don't have the people or the power to influence their government or over throw it. The bordering states to them are being ran sacked by bandits daily. It is only by combining forces with her can we put this to rest for your future, and the future of this kingdom. " James looked up from the floor into his father's eyes. Not moving from his place of protest, he calmly said, "But I don't love her, Royal Father. She is right down hateful to me and anyone around her."
Seeing how much his son rejected the edict, he knelt down beside him saying, "Ok... You think you can find a better way than this, then do it. You have until the day of the wedding to get it done though, or you are marrying Queen Celeste without any protest. Do you understand?"
James shook his head up and down, "Yes, I will agree to these terms."
I watched as the Crown Prince took pity on his son by shaking his head in agreement right along with him. "I will try to petition your Royal Grandfather on your behalf while you are gone. " With that he rose and left, leaving James on his knees in protest to the decision made by the Empire.
I waited until I heard the door close behind the Crown Prince before approaching Jame. He remained on his knees before the throne. I have always loved seeing him in his royal robes, but more so today as he stood his ground against strong adversaries.
I carefully lift him holding on to both sides of his waist until he was to his feet. The caring gesture sent quickening shivers that I could feel in James' body. I started to walk him back to his rooms when he turned to face me part of the way there, and grabbed around my neck with his hands, locking his fingers. He put his forehead into my chest, clearly he needed to cry. Sobbing uncontrollably, we continued our way towards his rooms, I looked down casually to see how he was fairing.
We were outside of his doors when he looked up into my eyes. Suddenly, I felt the soft press of his lips on mine. This was what I was waiting for. Was this his answer to what I asked earlier?
Loosing what control I had left to his salty invasion on my lips, I eagerly accepted the kiss. Without letting go, he pulled me through the doors, and behind the privacy screen. As we continued to invade each other's mouths, I could feel his quickening turn in to eagerness as his groin began to enlarge. He pushed me back along the wall, up to the bed. I reached down to massage the growing appendage, as he continued exploration of my mouth.
Just as sudden as it started, James pulled back. With one hand, he pushed me backwards onto the bed. With the other, he untied the strings holding up my pants. At the same time, James falls to his knees in front of me, looking hungry at my fully erect member before him. I feel his hands on each of my knees, spreading them apart, he began to kiss my inner thigh, making his way to my pulsating groin...
I suddenly open my eyes, tears streaming from them due to the ache from my fully erect groin. Why did we come to Ebycan. It is so dreadful here. I looked around, I am still in the stables with Sugar standing over me, nudging my foot to get him some more oats. I sighed with relief, and began to relieve the buildup pressure before me.
It wasn't long before I could hear hoof taps coming this way. I quickly finished, grabbed a brush, and walked around Sugar to meet who was approaching. As I walk out, I am met with James and Duke.
As I looked up at him on the horse, that night began to replay itself. Quickly I tried to turn it off by saying, "I figured you would blink yourself here. Now come on down from there, and blink yourself in your room before Queen Celeste finds out that you have left again."
I got a glimpse of his eyes as I tried to look away. Trying to sound believing I added, "The banquet is going to start soon. You need to hurry and be ready."
I watch as Duke bowed like he did at the Sea of Flowers to let James down from his back. As I did, I reached out to hold him by his waist to guid him down. I couldn't help but be reminded of that day before we came here. With a lover's whisper, I reminded him as to why we are here.
"We can't go to war, James. We can't afford it. Please go get ready, I will be there as soon as I get Duke settled. " I moved my head towards the huge tower behind him, encouraging him on.
Duke turned his huge head back at James and, shook it. "Ok," is the only reply I heard, and then nothing. All that was left, was Duke. I walked the large horse into the stall by Sugar, and began to unload, brush, and feed him. Once I was done, I headed to the tower were James and I are staying. That is until we fix things, or he gets married.