Lady Archer | @the-warrior-king

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iamthefirechild:

“I would set them aright, and right swiftly too. ‘Twas my own foolishness and no other thing. Your grace could no more harm a lady than could fly.” Once again, Summer tucked her head to his shoulder, closing her eyes to better breathe in the scent of him. Perhaps she /was/ falling in love with her King. There were worse folk on whom to bestow affection, be it returned or no.

Henry smiled at her words, it was true that it would be difficult for any to believe that he would be cruel to any of the maidens, for there were far too many that wished to be in her position, to be cared for by the King. In fact there was more danger for her to be hurt by them, which made the King remember his place, he should not place so much attention to her.

He took her to her room and placed her on the bed again, hovering slightly over her as he lay her on the bed, his eyes met hers for a moment, and he blinked and stepped back.

“I shall call on your nurse to watch you.”

“Watching is too kind a word for what she will do. She wished me to lie abed all the day, can you believe? I would go mad straightaway.” She sensed his sudden withdrawal, and was saddened by it. “My lord, I am stronger than you think me., Will you not stay but a moment and converse with me?”