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I felt his hot breath prickling down my icy skin.

I felt his hot breath prickling down my icy skin. I knew who it was before seeing his face, but I pretended to be surprised for his enjoyment. As I turned around, I gave a small gasp of surprise, my hand resting on my heart.

"Ah! Your majesty, you have startled me!"

Henry grinned at me, very pleased at my reaction. "I hope you will find it in your heart to forgive me."

"Will a dance repay you?" He bowed, a mischievous smile playing on his lips.

I shoot a questioning look towards the queen, but she has been watching me, I knew, waiting to see whether I was to be trusted or not. She knew that no one ever refuses the king. Someone else was also watching, I had felt her eyes on me the moment the Henry came behind me. And for a split second I turned my head meeting her dark gaze. I was not afraid or threatened by her. And she knew it.

I turned back to Henry's awaiting gaze. Smiling, I offered him my hand, "We shall see."

Taking my hand into his warm one, we joined the other dancing people. She was never far. Always watching closely. Curtsying to a person, nodding to another; but never too close or too far.

Somewhere among them was also, Edward with the same fair-haired girl, whose name I've heard was Celia, and also a lady in waiting for the queen. I watched him as he held her hand and she blushed as Edward smiled, making him look even more strikingly beautiful. Then, his eyes turned and met mine for a brief second.

"Mistress Bella, your hands are icy cold! Are you unwell? " Said Henry, startling me. I started at him confused. Oh! I had been so absorbed into watching Edward that I did not realize what Henry was talking about.I glanced down realizing I have let my hands hold on to for far longer than I should have. I smiled naively, hiding my nervousness, "It might be because I have been a bit unwell lately." I lied, "But nothing a goods night rest can't cure, I am sure."

"Maybe I should ask Her Majesty if I might leave early tonight. " I paused. "If your majesty will allow it of course!" I added quickly.

As I gazed into Henry's brown eyes, for a moment I thought he would get angry at me and my plan would be wasted, but instead a look of unease flickered across his face." Of course, we shall ask the queen for permission."

And so, the king took my hand, and held it tight in an attempt to warm it a bit, and we headed towards the queen. Henry went beside her and kneeled talking both her hands into his, and I curtsied behind him. Katherine smiled, her eyes lit up as she gazed lovingly at Henry.

"I am here to ask if you will excuse Mistress Bella, for she is unwell." He said gesturing towards me. The queen looked up, " And she could not ask me that herself?" she asked challengingly. I looked down in embarrassment. "I..."

"Permission granted." She replied coolly.

I curtsied and answered monotonously, "Thank you. Your majesty is most kind."

Katherine merely nodded as Henry placed a kiss on her hand, who then turning back to escort me.

Henry summoned one of his servants and ordered him to attend me to my chamber. He said good-bye and wished me a good night. If only he knew how much I longed for a good night, to once again have dreams and wake up with the morning sunshine beaming on my face.

The servant walked me to my room through the empty passageway. It was one of the closer chambers from the ballroom, and did not take long to reach it. The servant left me as soon as he saw me enter the room.

As I closed the door behind me, I waited with my ear glued to the door until the servant's footsteps could no longer be heard. Then, I slowly opened the door and exited the room. I remained outside the chamber for about less than a minute before she came. She knew I had been waiting for her.

She walked towards me, her hips swaying, still wearing the green velvet gown from earlier. Her dark eyes, which could terrify as well as seduce someone, were joyous as if she were meeting a dear friend.

We stood face to face, and she smiled and slightly bowed her head. "Mistress Bella! How glad I am to finally meet you."

I also bowed my head acknowledging her, "Mistress Anne."

"How are you? Have you enjoyed the Party? I've heard you are feeling ill." Anne said making small talk. "I do hope you feel better."

And then I noticed Edward, an unnoticed silhouette behind Anne.

Out of politeness I answered, "It was nice, thank you."

"I have also noticed that you have gotten acquainted with the king." Anne said innocently.

I smiled then, "Yes I have."

Annes face lost its smile and she became more serious. "You know, some people would not like it very much if you became involved with the king." She emphasized the words; some people.

"And they might not like you to be in the presence of the king, and could send you away… or worse. It is not unheard of." She continued.

Then Anne smiled again. "I am not saying this to frighten you. I am just warning you. I think you are a nice girl and I hope we can be good friends."

I almost laughed. Good friends? I could not tell if she was serious or making fun of me. "Thank you for warning me." I answered. "I will keep this in mind."

"Well then, I will return back to the ballroom. I will see you tomorrow." She turned around not expecting me to reply and left.

I knew he was still there, watching … waiting. Waiting to see what I would do next. I stood motionless, Anne's footsteps echoing around me. I knew she had been threatening me. If she only knew that I could not be disposed of as easily as she believed. And for as long as the king was still alive and breathing I would never leave.

"What are you thinking about?" the velvet like voice said from behind me.

I stood there, examining his golden orbs, perfect lips and flawless skin. And suddenly it hit me.

"You knew," I whispered " You knew she was going to meet me, the moment that thought came to her mind, didn't you?"

Edward nodded, but said nothing.

"You hear people's thoughts." I said matter-of-factly.

Again, he nodded.

"And yet you said nothing, " My voice getting louder, " What kind of a useless vamp-"

I never finished because Edwards mouth came crashing onto mine, muffling my unfinished word. His hands found their way to my waist and brought me closer to his solid body. I was so shocked, that for a second I just stood there, my mind not yet registering what was happening.

But it ended as soon as it started. His lips moved away, but his hands still rested on my waist. Edward bent his head so his mouth was just above my ear,

"Be careful Bella, " he warned, "For as long as you are here, someone will always be watching."

I did not understand what he meant, nor did I want to. There was only one thought going through my head at the moment. I had to get away. Get away from Edward. Get away from his embrace. Before he realized that my knees were shaking and I could not think straight.

I pushed him away, knowing he could read every thought going through my head. He did not protest, nor insist I stay. Instead, he moved aside and let me enter my room. I entered the room and closed the door, leaving Edward on the other side.

But not before I saw the dark shadow moving swiftly across the hall.

Someone has been spying on us.

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