" You've been poisoned..." I said touching his stab wound.
" Please...." He groaned in pain.
" Now let me help you cause I know I can . You can get mad later on ..." I said leading him to the bed. He didn't protest and I carefully sat him on the bed.
I helped him take off his shirt and I know it wasn't the right time but I couldn't help but stare at that perfectly built body. I quickly shook my thoughts away and focused on the deep wound on his side.
It was bleeding profusely and I had to stop it before he died. I rushed for a bowl of water and quickly cleaned up his wound. I was about to cast a spell I barely knew but one that would completely drain me.
" Stop you're not strong enough..." He said his voice cracking.
" Leave that to me ..." I said and placed my hand and muttered a few words and felt power course within me to the wound.
Xavier cried out and soon passed out from the pain . I managed to stop the poison from spreading but I was completely drained. I stood up and looked at the chaos I the room.
I sighed as I began to clean up. All broken glasses and water spilt I cleaned up. I carefully placed his documents on the desk and noticed the marriage certificate. I could tear it and he'll have no evidence but honestly I wanted answers and he could offer them .
I cleaned up Xavier's face with a cloth taking time to master every detail about him. I traced through his jawline with my fingers to his lips. I wondered what it would feel to have his on mine.
I quickly bandaged his wounds and the several cuts he had. His chest heaving up and down as he breathed. He looked so peaceful in this state and not the intimidating person he was.
I soon passed out by his side my body weak from the energy I used up.
*****
I woke up in my bed and it was already noon.
" Jessica you're awake!" Lilly said once I opened my eyes.
Wait what was I doing here? How did...Did he carry me ?
" Lilly where is his Majesty?"
" He's still in battle. Why do you need to convey a message?"
Was I going insane. I couldn't have imagined the whole ordeal. No way .
" No it's fine..."
Just then there was a knock and a guard came in and with a slight bow reported the Emperor was back.
The hell! Was I really loosing my mind. Was it all a dream?
" Lilly pick out for me something to where as we go receive his Majesty.." I said.
I headed to take a bath and thought of a way to confirm my theory and prove it was real.
I was soon done and slipped into an elegant flowing white dress. We headedto one of the Kingdoms stations where the soldiers would be received by the common folks.
" Here they come !" Lilly yelled as we got of from our carriage. We made our way to the front and as I passed people paved way as I was escorted by guards.
They came in their horses and I noticed how good Xavier looked in his black stallion. He seemed perfectly okay . Not like someone who was recently stabbed by poison.
They stood before us as people erupted in cheers.
" Your Majesty!" I greeted with a curtsey and Xavier took my chin and lifted me to meet his gaze.
" No need for that ..." He whispered." We both know your doing this for show.."
" It's nice to know we're on the same page.." I said back with a fake smile plastered on my face .
" Come with me!" He said and then pulled me towards his stallion.
I silently followed and as we stood before it he urged me to pet the horse.
" Go on it doesn't like fearful people..."
I carefully placed my hand on it as I stroked it mane and it eased at my touch and lowered it's head so that I could pet it more.
" What's his name?"
" Chase!...you are lucky. It seems to like you which is not common since it ain't a people person. "
" Of course it does. Who wouldn't like me apart from you..."
Xavier placed his hands on my waist and I felt shock travel through my system.
" I'll help you get on ..." Xavier whispered in my ear .
I turned to face him and after our eyes locked he lifted me onto the horse. He then climbed on behind me.
" I'll meet you at the palace..." He said to his men .
We galloped away and I hugged him to avoid falling.
****
We stopped at a field . It wasn't one I'd seen before.
" Where are we?" I asked as he helped me off.
The place was covered by fresh green grass and there was a lake . It looked absolutely beautiful.
" I wanted us to be alone so we could talk..."
I stared at him wondering what he wanted to talk about. Was he going to talk about the night?
" Look am sorry for my outburst at the party . It was wrong of me to accuse you like that ..."
" Forgiven . But you have got to start trusting me and learn that I ain't that sought of a person..."
" Deal!"
I took a few steps towards the lake and stared at it's clear waters.
" Now next time you decide to go to war could you kindly inform your wife. It wouldn't hurt to do so..."
" I'm sorry. I didn't want to worry you...."
" Just please inform me. You not telling me worried me..."