Amelia woke up feeling a strange sensation in her stomach. It wasn't quite nausea, nor was it hunger. It was something else, a subtle urge pulling at her insides. She pushed herself up in bed, rubbing her eyes and trying to shake off the lingering fog of sleep.
Alister stirred beside her, his eyes fluttering open. "Good morning, my love," he greeted her, his voice still thick with sleep.
"Morning," Amelia replied, her voice soft. She shifted uncomfortably, trying to ignore the strange feeling in her stomach.
Alister noticed her discomfort and frowned, concern etching his features. "Are you feeling alright?"
Amelia nodded, though she wasn't entirely convinced herself. "I'm fine. Just... a little strange."
Alister reached out and brushed a strand of hair away from her face, his touch gentle and comforting. "Well, if you need anything, just let me know. I'm here for you."
Amelia smiled gratefully at him, feeling a rush of warmth at his words. "Thank you, Alister. I appreciate it."
As they got up and dressed for the day, Amelia couldn't shake the feeling of emptiness gnawing at her stomach. It was like a hunger she couldn't satisfy, a craving for something she couldn't quite name.
As they made their way to the dining room for breakfast, Amelia's mind was consumed with thoughts of food. She couldn't shake the image of a ripe, juicy peach from her mind, the thought of its sweet, tangy flesh making her mouth water.
When they arrived at the table, Amelia found herself unable to eat the usual fare. The sight of eggs and toast made her stomach turn, and she pushed her plate away with a grimace.
"What's wrong, my dear?" Alister asked, his brow furrowed with concern.
"I don't know," Amelia admitted, feeling frustrated with herself. "I just... I don't feel like eating."
Alister studied her for a moment, his eyes full of concern. "Perhaps you're just not hungry. Would you like something else?"
Amelia shook her head, though the thought of that peach still lingered in her mind. "No, I don't think so. I just... I don't know what I want."
Alister nodded understandingly, though Amelia could tell he was worried. "Well, if there's anything you do want, just let me know. I'll make sure you get it."
Amelia smiled gratefully at him, feeling a rush of love for her husband. "Thank you, Alister. You're always so good to me."
He leaned over and kissed her forehead, his lips warm against her skin. "It's my pleasure, my dear. Now, why don't you try to eat something? It might make you feel better."
Amelia nodded, though she wasn't convinced. Still, she picked at her food, trying to appease Alister's concerns. But no matter how much she ate, the strange emptiness in her stomach remained.
As they finished their meal, Amelia felt a sudden craving for that peach again. She couldn't shake the image from her mind, the thought of its sweet, juicy flesh tantalizing her taste buds.
"Alister, do you think you could find me a peach?" she asked, her voice hesitant.
He looked at her in surprise. "A peach? Of course, my dear. I'll have the servants bring one up right away."
Amelia smiled gratefully at him, feeling a rush of relief. "Thank you, Alister. That would be wonderful."
As they waited for the peach to arrive, Amelia's mind was consumed with thoughts of its sweet, juicy flesh. She could practically taste it on her tongue, the thought of it making her mouth water.
When the servant finally arrived with the peach, Amelia practically snatched it out of his hands, her mouth watering with anticipation. She took a bite, savoring the taste of its sweet, tangy flesh as it exploded on her tongue.
"Is it everything you hoped for?" Alister asked, a smile playing at the corners of his lips.
Amelia nodded, her mouth too full to speak. She savored every bite, feeling a sense of satisfaction wash over her as the peach disappeared.
As she finished the last bite, she felt a strange sense of contentment settle over her. The strange emptiness in her stomach had finally been satisfied, if only for a moment.
"Thank you, Alister," she said, her voice soft with gratitude. "That was exactly what I needed."
He smiled at her, his eyes full of love. "Anything for you, my dear. Anything at all."
And in that moment, as they sat together in the warm glow of the morning sun, Amelia knew that she was truly blessed to have such a caring and attentive husband by her side.