The Swoop
Knock... "Yes," George said opening the door to his study.
"Um, would you like me to prepare the house for the return of the Baroness?" the maid asked. Taking in his ashen face and silence she asked, "she is due to be returning this week isn't she Master?"
"There's been a change of plan actually," George said recovering himself. "It's not known when she'll be back, so don't worry yourself." He smiled at her. It felt incredibly hard to actually talk about her out loud and sound positive, he wasn't very comfortable with lying about Alanna, especially now. He sat back at his desk, there was a big do at the palace in a couple of days, and only a couple of weeks until Alanna's birthday. He wasn't sure if he could wait to talk to her till then, he was desperate. He needed her. He walked into their bedroom his bedroom, she used to sleep on the right hand side, the side closest to the window. She used to love it when the sun shined in the window in the morning, especially when they made love. He closed his eyes, he had to stop thinking about her even thought he didn't want to, it was doing things to him.
Isaac's Rooms
There was a big event coming up at the palace and he really wanted to get to know Lady Alanna, perhaps she might even allow him a dance. He hadn't seen her around lately, it was really quite busy at the palace, so he wasn't surprised, but still disappointed.
Two days later- Palace ball
"So Gary," Isaac said elbowing his new friend "do you think you could officially introduce me to Lady Alanna?" Gary smirked and looked over in Alanna's direction where she was chatting with Thayet and Buri.
"Alright then," Gary said somewhat amused, forgetting all warnings about keeping the two apart. He made his way across the room with Isaac in tow, "Alanna!" he said pushing Isaac forward. "I don't believe you've been officially introduced to Lord Isaac."
"No," Alanna said blushing slightly, he was so gorgeous. She did notice however, how her friends were trying to discreetly exit, this made her blush further, was she such an open book. He smiled at her and grabbed some wine from a passing page and handing her one.
"So what's it like being the only female knight in the realm?" he asked. She bit her lip it was not easy, especially for her love life, it was completely shattered. Noting her awkward silence he tried another question.
"Would you like to dance?" His heart soared as he saw her features brighten, he was in luck. She felt almost jittery as he lead her to the dance floor, she knew people would be watching and start gossiping, but for once she didn't care.
He'd been hiding in the shadows when he spotted her, and it absolutely tore him apart. Alanna was dancing with a very attractive young man. They danced well together and she seemed to be enjoying herself, but that's my wife a part of him screamed, do something! Not thinking, he walked over towards the dancing couple.
"Jon!" Thayet said with a sense of urgency. "George!" Looking towards where Thayet was directing him, he saw George charging towards where Alanna and Isaac were dancing. Moving as fast as he could without drawing attention, Jon made his way to intercept George. But he was too slow to match Georges angry pace.
"Excuse me," George said somewhat icily tapping on Isaac's shoulder indicating he wanted the dance. Isaac looked at him astonished who did this man think he was, George glared at him, Alanna was his wife. Isaac stood and looked at him defiantly, he wasn't going to just give up his dance with Alanna just like that. Overcome and blinded by his anger, George threw the first punch, landing squarely on Isaac's jaw. Isaac fought back, if this guy wanted a fight, he could have it.
"George!" Alanna and Jon called in unison, things were going from bad to worse. Hearing Alanna say his name, George faltered allowing Isaac to punch him in the stomach. He doubled over and cursed, as he saw Alanna flee the room. "Alanna!" Both George and Isaac called as she practically ran out of the room.
Author's Note
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