Love Story Take Two

When I met Onyx I had let my ladies maids dress me like a Valcox bride. I felt a pang when I looked in the mirror and I had them redress me to look more like myself. I wasn't ready for the dark red dresses that felt so heavy on my shoulders.

Onyx smiled softly when he saw me and took my hand in his.

"I would like to take you to the outside gardens," He said in a slightly heavy voice.

"Is something the matter?" I blurted and then tried to cover it up with a small smile.

Onyx gave me a pained look and then shook his head, "Nothing is the matter when I am with you."

"Nothing is the matter when I am with you," The words just kind of slipped out. I felt like a young girl confessing a crush. When I looked up at his face I saw a burning surprise and maybe... desire?

I hoped I looked like I had meant my words. Being with Onyx and away from Nya and Mother would keep them safer.