The Sick Woman ((Albino))
She entered the room only to find her rooms just as they had been. The people had known she resided in them and left them at peace, feeling respect and love for her since she was already a victim....
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Nathan entered when he was allowed. He was dressed plainly for a new king, only a lightweight golded circlet around his head to show his rank. For all of his victory, for all of his title, he was...
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She smiled up at him from her bed, her smile tired and proud of her achievement. "It's done, Nathan. I survived and the monster is gone forever," she murmured softly, her voice husky from lack of use...
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"Yes," he replied. "Small ceremony, nothing fancy-I don't want the people to think that riches have gone to my head, after all."He reached to take her hand. "I'm glad you've come through all right,...
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She shuddered at his hand touching hers, surprised at how good it felt to have him simply hold her hand. The warmth from his palm radiated into her own cool hand and made the world seem right again....
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He smiled, "A week we're all glad has ended. As for any ladies trying for my attention. We must all be honest. I am a maimed king. I do not possess Ardesen's physical strength, though I do more than...
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She looked at him, surprised. She had completely forgotten that he was crippled in any way, shape, or form. "I...never notice that you are crippled," she admitted, truth in every word, "I notice the...
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He chuckled, "There is no one else for me to visit, Nymeria." He reached for her hand once again. "For in all my life, you are the only person who has ever said they do not see my weakness."
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Her eyes widened in surprise as comprehension dawned. "Oh..." she breathed and then shook her head to clear the fog that had suddenly developed there. "You...I'm...I'm the woman, aren't I?" she asked...
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He leaned his face against her hand, relishing her touch, letting her words wash over him like crystal rain. "Nymeria..." he spoke her name softly. "Let me court you."
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She didn't hesitate. Touched by his sweetness, she answered, "Of course. I would never deny you, Nathan. Not this request and not the thousand others that may come after it." She slipped her hand back...
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He smiled at her response and kissed her hand. "Then I will let you rest, and worry not for clothing or any other need you may have-I shall tend them."
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"Thank you," she whispered sleepily and then slipped back against the sheets, her red gold braid falling over her shoulder and curling over the sheets lazily. She was asleep before the king could...
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