Forever Bleeding

Chapter one.

"Integra, you have another letter from the Queen, it's regarding your marriage to Sir Island's son, Princeton."

"I figured as much, I received a letter earlier this week, the Queen's probably wondering why I haven't refuted it."

"Well Sir, why haven't you?"

"I just haven't the strength anymore Walter, not after the war and everything, I am too exhausted, I don't have the strength to fight anymore, besides, it's about time that I sired an heir. The war really made me realize how precious life really is." She muttered, running her hand along the scar that one of the doctor's knives had made.

"Integra, what shall I do with this letter then?"

"Hand it to me Walter, I'll read it." Only mere moments after the words left her pink virgin lips did the erratic sting of the doorbell echo through the room. "Answer it Walter."

"Yes Sir." He replied curtly and left the room, descending the staircase to greet the visitor that stand on their front porch. Meanwhile back in her office Integra placed her head in her hands and stifled a short sob. Truly she didn't want to marry Princeton, but she felt she had no other choice. It would take far too long for her to find someone else. She only hoped and prayed that she could try and make this marriage work. Walter entered her office again.

"Sir, Princeton is here, he wishes to speak to you, I believe it's about the wedding."

"Please Walter send him in."

"Yes sir, as you wish."

Princeton was a young, rather handsome man, he was tall, and more on the lanky side then being muscular. He was articulate and meticulous, his nails were filed and kept clean, he was well shaven.

"Princeton, what is it that you wish to speak about?" Integra asked.

"Is it a crime to meet the woman, that I have been assigned to marry? I came to get to know you, know who you are, know your mannerisms."

"That's sweet, but I'm not a sentimental person. I'm too busy for sweet nothings and sentimental values, I'm happy just going about my day."