My Kingdom for a Life
Chapter 1
Henry had just been given the throne only a few months prior. With high expectations hanging over his shoulders he wasn't sure if he could live up to them. He tried not to think too much of it, but his mind wondered constantly with all the time he had on his hands.
Henry had his uncles take care of the minor infractions that might happen in the kingdom. Most of his free time was spent out on the country side, riding his white steed. He thought back to his younger days when he was around his friends in town. With Falstaff no longer being part of Henry's life, he never ventured into tavern all he could do was remember back to those days.
Today Henry was walking along the castle wall, amusing himself with the goings on below him. Two children playing keep away with a pup. Henry snapped back to reality hearing a voice call for him. Quickly turning, he saw the Duke of Cadbury standing close by with a bow.
"Yes, my friend."
Henry replied with a smile and a small bow in respect.
"Your majesty, may I remind you that we have to date with the duchess of …."
Henry quickly raised his hand to stop him from speaking.
"Yes, I remember. Please, you do not have to remind me of every meeting or gathering we have. I am quite capable of remembering my schedule."
The Duke bowed with a smile. Henry walked by him to head into the Thorne room.
The meeting went by quickly with the duchess. She wanted to increase the amount of lands she had for farming. Henry had his uncle draw up the papers for what he would consider for her. That evening Henry sat in his study reading one of his favorite books. Unknowingly a small cup of tea appeared beside him. He looks over and sees the small cup, with a confused look he glances around the room. With no one in sight he begins to read again. A light sweet voice startles him.
"You're Majesty, is there anything else I can do for you?"
Henry jumped from his seat to looking behind him. A woman in a long ragged robe stood before him. Her hair was long and almost blond. She refused to make eye contact almost as if she was scared. Henry glanced around the room again wondering where she came from.
"Who are you? And where did you come from?"
She never looked up while Henry addressed her.
"I was told by your great uncles that I am now your personal servant. I am to do anything and everything that will make you happy. And I came from just there."
She pointed at the only door leading into the room. Henry was steaming on the inside at his uncles, but he knew why they had done it. They saw he was unhappy with no social life or anyone to talk to. He couldn't help but laugh as she pointed to the door as that flashy smile that he always gave to the ladies spread across his face.
"I should have been more observant of my surroundings and those that enter it."
He walked up putting his finger under her chin to lift her head gently to look him in the eyes.
"Please, never look down to me, I only wish to be considered as your equal."
"Yes, you're Majesty."
She smiled, gazing into his eyes trying to hold back her blush.
She had only heard stories of his charm but never seen it in person. Henry stepped back a foot or two still holding his charming smile.
"I would like to know my servants name, if she so has one."
She fumbled around wondering if she should give him a false name or her real name. Why would he need it or what would he do with her name once he had it? She finally gave in and smiled to him.
"Sarah, my name is Sarah Rinhart, Majesty."
She couldn't help but put a smile on her face as she said her name. She saw him nod in approval it seemed.
"Sarah, I will be heading back to my chambers for an evening bath and then bed, please make yourself comfortable. I bid you goodnight."
Henry smiled at her as he turned and walked out the door. He held the book in his hand not even thinking of the words it held in its pages. He thought more of the girl. She was beautiful and very shy; it would be nice to have someone to talk to. As the king he was still worried that he shouldn't convers with those below his station.
He entered his chambers and removed his garments. The mirror next to his bed caught his attention as he viewed his scar from the last battle his father and he were together in. The scar Percy gave him in his shoulder. He sighed as the memories came flooding back to him. Gently running his fingers over the rough scar he turned away from the mirror and walked toward the room where his brass tub sat. Naked as a jay bird Henry jumped in shock as Sarah was there filling the tub. Completely forgetting he had no clothes on his mouth feel open.
"Sarah! What…. How did you get in here?"
Sarah smiled at him pouring some hot water in the tub.
"The door Majesty, Do you not know you have them?"
He quickly looked behind him to his chamber door seeing it's still shut.
"You are sneaky."
He smiled walking closer to her.
"And my Majesty is very excited."
She blushed giggling as she poured another bucket of hot water in the tub. Henry looked a bit confused for a moment then looked down at his growing erection and quickly covered it with both his hands.
"I'm very sorry; I wasn't expecting anyone to be in here."
Blushing as red as he had ever been he stands in the corner of the room looking like a scolded little boy. Sarah took that hint as the time to move out of the room. Walking out gracefully she shut the door behind her.
Henry released a deep sigh of relief. He uncovered himself and stepped into the now warm bath. He could not help but still be embarrassed for himself and the girl for his actions and being aroused in front of her. She was very silent when she moved around and seemed to know how to serve him. He was happy about that, but was ashamed that this was the only way he could speak to her was to give her orders.
