How Could You

I place the vials inside the pocket of my cloak. It is Time to See how Xavier is getting on by him Self.

I enter my Private Quarters, my Heart fluttering in my chest. Xavier is looking out the small sliver of a Window into a private courtyard. He is lost in Thought, the palm of his hand Supporting his weight against the cold, stone wall, the other hand folded against his waist, his brows furrowed.

I instinctively lick my lips. My Heart leaps at the mere Sight of him. I Stand quietly so as not to impose. He runs his fingers through his luscious, dark hair and turns away from the window, catching my eye. The Temperature of the room immediately Rises, as his gaze melts into a dark smouldering Passion.

"Xavier." I state cooly in an Effort to ease the Sensual Tension.

"MY QUEEN." He huskily replies, the Need beyond Present in his Voice. He Begins Advancing toward me.

"Wait." I hear my Self Say. He surprisingly pauses. His Self-Control Astounds me. "How are you getting along? Do you Need Anything? Anything at all?" I continue.

A slow, Sensuous Smile spreads across his Gorgeous face. Perhaps Need was not the Best Choice of Word. I immediately regret the sentence.

"YOU are ALL I Need, Será." His FIRE Ignites.

I Attempt to Quench the Flames. "I am unable to Give in to our Desires at this very Moment, Xavier. Do try to Behave."

He steps Forward, Enveloping my Senses. His arms encircle me, as he slides his hands down the entirety of my back. I Feel his hands upon my rear. He squeezes, pulling me Toward him. "What ever do you mean, MY QUEEN." He Breathes Deliciously in my ear. His tongue runs the length of my neck. I shiver.

"Xavier.. Please.." I beg him.

"Mmm.. What is the matter?" He nips at my ear.

Desperately Willing my Self to not Give in, I respond Truthfully. "Xavier," I sigh, "I am no longer of The Strength to resist your Advances. I have Come to Discuss Important Matters."

He lifts his face, staring Deep into my Eyes. "And WHY Do YOU TRUST ME with such Weighted Matters?" His eyes flash darkly.

"I Said nothing of The Word TRUST." I calmly Challenged.

"GOOD. Then Let us Discuss." He releases my rear and walks casually to a large winged chair. He sits, crossing his legs, leaning back luxuriously.

I take a seat in the chair opposite him, Beginning the Conversation. "The king is Being Charged with treason."

Xavier raises a brow. "And what has he done to Obtain this particular consequence?"

"It is of no matter." I reply. "What is Important is that I Gather his Children."

"As punishment?" He Inquires.

"For Protection, Xavier. I am not a monster."

He smiles slyly. "Have you gone soft, MY QUEEN?"

"Quite the Contrary. I Plan to Raise them as My Own. It is Better to Protect the Bloodline, Resurrecting a Phoenix from the ashes of his demise."

"Why?"

"I am The RULER of This QUEENDOM, yes, but I have Been Blessed with his kingdom through our Aligned Marriage. It is My Responsibility to Ensure his People Seamlessly Become of My FOLD."

"Lest they suffer." He interjects.

"Yes."

"You Intrigue Me, Your GRACE."

"Do I?"

"Yes." He pauses, taking a Moment to Observe my face. "You are not a cruel QUEEN, yet YOUR People Follow YOU. But what about those who have betrayed you?"

"I will Deal with each one Individually. A Case cannot Be Built overnight. I must Move quietly and Carefully. Should they Suspect My Suspicion, they will pivot their Strategy."

"And what of them then?" He Presses Onward.

"Do you Expect Me to lay ALL My Cards on the table?" I Raise a brow.

He flashes his gleaming white Smile. "GOOD."

"I will not be Aligning my Self with The Northern Kingdom." I Begin again.

"A Wise Decision." He Praises.

"I Expect there will be consequences to My Actions." I continue. "I Suspect a Counter Attack."

"As you Should. Have you the Ability to Stand Against?"

"GOD WILLING.." I Pause. "Xavier.."

"You Plan to Make a New Arrangement."

"Yes.." I bite my lip, My Heart is pounding. I did not Imagine this to Be so Difficult..

"With the king out of the Picture, Do YOU Intend to Marry HIM?"

"Should HE Accept My Proposal," I Bring My SELF to Courageously Say, "I Will."

"YOU Will Give HIM YOUR CHILD."

"WE WILL RULE TOGETHER."

"And should HE deny?"

"Then I WILL DIE Fighting for My QUEENDOM."

Pain flashes Behind his Smile. The Memory of his Words echo in My Head, "How COULD YOU?!"

"I Must Serve My GOD Above ALL Else.."

"..including YOUR SELF." Xave Finishes the Sentence.

"I LOVE YOU." Tears Fill My Eyes. I Rise.

Xavier Rises to Meet Me, his lips Capturing Mine. "I LOVE YOU, MY QUEEN. I AM YOURS, AND YOU ARE MINE." He Breathes New Life into MY SOUL. Tears slide down my face.

"I AM YOURS, AND YOU ARE MINE." I Repeat, My Heart Shatters in Place.