<span style="font-style: italic">“I love thee, My Lady.”</span><br/><br/>Oh, how she longed to return his sentiment. Twice he had spoken of his love for her and surely she felt the same, but the words felt so heavy on her tongue. Genevieve did not need to say the words for flushed face, shy smile, and tightened grip spoke them for her. Everything about the man affected her and she felt helpless in her reactions. Even now, as he stood tall, she relished in his strength, leaning against him just a bit.<br/><br/>He faltered, his steps stopping as they stood in the foyer. He couldn't seem to find words for his thoughts. His eyes surged with power and, yet, he seemed to be struggling with something. Genevieve wondered if it was the other side of him. His explanation had been less then clarifying, so Genevieve was uncertain. As he stood, his eyes closed, Genevieve reached with a gentle hand to touch his face-<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">“My Lady.. I will have you this night. Do you object?”</span><br/><br/>The intensity of his eyes. The rigidness of his muscles. Genevieve took an involuntary step back, fully releasing his arm. He was trembling! Should she be worried?? The gust of wind blew petals about the two, but if felt cold to Genevieve. Her arms wrapped about her in an attempt to keep her warmth.<br/><br/>"I..."<br/><br/>Her thoughts went to the night before. He had been so gentle with her. So loving and kind. Genevieve sucked in a breath and looked to the King. He did not seem a threat to her. Not when she truly looked at him. He seemed...afraid. As much, if not more, as she was. Or, perhaps not and she was wrong.<br/><br/>"My Lord." Genevieve took the King's arm once again and looked up to him. While his brightened eyes and tight jaw did stir nervousness in the pit of her belly, Genevieve still gave a gentle smile. "I will always be there, should you need me." She lowered her face, an involuntary blush. "I have no objections." Another night with the king meant she would learn more of him. She still had so many questions.