Mary moved her head from side to side on the bed she was in, her heart thudding wildly, she was witnessing a bad scene, she wished she could do something, they were about to strike her when she jumped up, her body drenched in sweat, and she was panting hard, she knew it was a vision, and it means she had to warn Francis, but how would she do that without exposing her gift, she was meant to keep it a secret, she shook violently, but she couldn't allow them destroy her home, it was still here, and she was still going to get it back from him, she had to warn him, she will make up something but keeping quiet is not an option, she tried to open the door and discovered it was locked, she behalf expected it anyways, so she knocked on the door, till a man opened it..
"I need to see his grace, she said with a hard glint in her eyes,
"I will pass your message across, he replies, and before she could say another word, the door was shut on her face, she seethed in anger, and waited patiently, her mind was racing, she was sure it would happen very soon, at most they had three hours, minutes trickled by, and she didn't see him, she went back to the door, banging and banging. but she was ignored, she couldn't let her home be destroyed, she refused to, tears slipped from her eyes, she banged the door again and again, forgetting about the earlier sprain, ignoring the pain, then a huge splinter digged into her flesh and she gasped in pain stopping herself, she held her hand as pain engulfed her, he won't listen to her.....
Francis ran, like a mad man, he was in his study earlier, then suddenly his hands was trembling, and on fire, the pain was so great it made his eyes water as well, he was sure she was the one, he wondered what her problem was, he was almost at the chamber where she was, when he felt another sharp and intense pain, it felt like a huge splinter, he stopped and gasped in pain, he had to get there before she destroyed his hand, the earlier pain was still there!, he stopped running and caught his breath, before going to the corner so that his men will not be suspicious of him, he walked to the door, trying to look casual...
"I need to talk to the guest,, Francis said to the guards and they bowed, and opened the door, although he could see the surprise on their faces, he could have easily sent someone, he wished he didn't have to embarrass himself this way...
"Next time if she asks to see me, make sure you do that, he added before going inside, he could only imagine what they thought of him now, he was sure they thought he was smitten by the pretty lady, urrgghhh, he thought embarased, but walking in and seeing her on the bed looking cool and calm, one would never know the amount of pains she was in, but he knew because he felt them too...
"Why did you make a ruckus?, Francis asked her, trying to be aloof
"You refused to see me, and the matter is very urgent, she said in a calm voice, her eyes told nothing of what she felt, and he marvelled at that, he went closer to her, and sat down next to her, drawn to get strength, she looked at him with a blank face, only the way she held her body rigidly, told him she was uncomfortable with him sitting so close to her, and he was a little affected to be honest, she was a beautiful lady, and her deep blue eyes was alluring, her scent was also a sweet smelling one, he wanted to touch that auburn silkiness.
"I don't know what you think I called you here for, but it is not for the way you are looking at me, Mary said in a low voice, and Francis got more turned on...
"Ohh, then we can always include it, Francis said as he bent closer to her, Mary stared at him, she didn't know she wanted this, she was supposed to hate him, but he looked so good, his male scent was surprisingly nice, she felt the heat from his gaze, his dark green eyes got darker, if this was what it felt to be consumed by passion, then it was sweet,, Francis came closer, till their breath was mingled, each looking into the other eyes intently, their chest heaved and fell in the same rhythm, Francis wanted to take so badly the rosy pink lips, but he wanted her to be willing as well, so he waited, for her to move, so he can take it as permission granted, but he was going crazy with the suspension, then she moved her head, a little closer, and Francis covered the distance between their lips in a frenzy, taking her lips in a tender but firm kiss, his mouth moved over hers, and he felt his heart squeezed, was it hers or his?, he thought as he kissed her, increasing the tempo, she clung to him, her hands going to his neck, his hair, her body shivering, as he kissed her, plundering her sweet lips, it got to his head made him giddy, he pressed closer, his hands roaming on her cleavage, she was really endowed, he thought, still kissing her...
Mary was pleasured beyond reasoning,, but she shouldn't be kissing this man, he was responsible for her father's death, he killed him, and she had something important to tell him, she may lose her home! , she pulled away quickly, and blinked, nope, her home was in danger, she needed to think, but seeing his handsome face close to hers, that strong body of she still wanted more of that, so she stood up quickly and moved away from him...
"I want to talk to you about something, she said in a voice still shaky from the pleasure she received earlier...
"Okay, I am listening, Francis replied smiling,
"It not what you think,, it is..., lithurm castle will be under attack soon, she said in a soft voice..
"What do you mean by that, do you mean to trick me? he asked looking at her suspiciously
"Nay, I am telling the truth, babarians will attack there soon, she said in a high pitched voice, and he shook his head, laughing.
"Babarians?, you may not be aware, but we fought them off that land not long ago, they won't try it, Francis said shrugging
"You have nothing to lose, send men there, to guard the main gate, but they should do it secretly, so they would ambush them, she explained
"Enough of this nonsense!, Francis said standing up forcefully, I won't be decieved by a mere girl, he said and started walking out,
Mary was both insulted and panicking, that idiot!, she thought angrily, but she had to do something to save her home...
"Then you won't mind a bet, your grace, she said to him, her eyes challenging..
"Okay, what bet, he said without looking at her..
"If the babarians really attack the castle, you owe me, but if they don't, I will forfeit my right to the properties, she pronounced and he turned looking her her with an amused glance
"You forget, I own the place already, you are bargaining with nothing, Francis said with a mock tone and she frowned
"If I appeal to the king, to consider as I am bethroted don't you think he will reconsider?, at least the castle, and some lands, she asked him and he laughed
"You aren't bethroted, would you lie to your king?, he asked her with a coy smile..
"And how do you know that?, because of that inconsequential kiss?, don't be silly your grace, she said and his eyes hardened
"I never saw you that way, and what exactly would I owe you?, he asked her, and she shrugged,
"Help me get my home back, she said hopeful, and he shook his head,
"Something else, he said, and she shrugged,
"I will treat you like a proper guest, he said and walked away, although she wasn't happy with the answer, she could move freely then, and not be locked up like an idiot, that's a start, she thought as she sat down...
Now why did she see herself almost getting killed?, she was there, but why? she thought anxiously....