CHAPTER 9
The Green Eyed Swan
She instantly without question hated him! Jealousy flooded Swans veins as she watched her Queen's visitor step out of the carriage carrying with him an air of self important arrogance.
He was tall, at least six feet if not a little more. His hair was dark and thick as was the neatly trimmed gottie that covered his chin. As much as she hated to admit it he was ruggedly handsome despite his cruel piercing blue eyes.
Of course he was dressed as you would expect a lord to be, expensive dark tanned breeches with a matching long coat, all converted with a black cloak of the finest quality. Knee length dark boots covered his feet, a flash of a sword strapped to his hip. Oh how she hated him!
Emma slipped unnoticed back into the palace needing to be ready outside the Queen's chambers to escort her to the throne room. They had barely spoken a handful of words to each other since Regina had stormed out of her chambers. How she wished now that she had swallowed her pride and summoned the courage to clear the air before the douche bag had arrived.
Swan was just in time and stood waiting for her Queen, dressed in her polished silver armour that complimented her muscular arms, along with the black leather breeches and boots, her blonde wavy hair long and wild around her broad shoulders as was her cloak.
She felt powerful, felt good, and she was still pissed with Regina which gave a her a menacing edge, one which she figured she would need to survive the next few days.
It wasn't long before the double doors opened and dark chocolate orbs swept down her body in obvious appreciation, Swan knew Regina liked immensely what she saw, the anger between them quickly faded and returned to the sheer pent up sexual frustration that they had grown accustomed to.
As always Emma's throat dried as she bowed to her Queen and at the same time let her eyes gaze upon the most beautiful sight she had ever seen.
The dress Regina was wearing was new to her. A deep crimson velvet gown that clung to her arms and every curve until it fanned out at her booted feet, black lace covered her cleavage which Emma was more than grateful for at that moment, and a thick high black lace belt wrapped around her shapely torso and sat just beneath her breasts.
She wore her hair in a high ponytail and her makeup as always light except for her painted red lips. No words were needed as they spoke to each other with their darkened eyes, the desire for each other surely obvious to any that looked close enough.
Regina had a slight smirk on her lips as she slipped her arm through her saviours as she escorted her to her awaiting guest.
"You are simply breathtaking my Queen"
Swan murmured unable to keep her thoughts to herself any longer.
A slight blush coloured the Queen's cheeks and her not so cold heart seemed to beat a little faster in her chest.
"I am happy you approve my handsome knight"
The words tumbled from Regina's lips so naturally before she could catch them, but on seeing the resulting lopsided grin that was flashed her way instantly eased her embarrassment and filled her with such affection. She barely recognised herself anymore and she revelled in the feeling.
"I take it our guest has arrived?"
Emma's smile faded at the mention of the douche and nodded her reply as they walked, this didn't go unnoticed.
"I wish you to be with me at all times my Saviour, you have nothing to fear"
She glanced at her Queen and smiled as they neared the throne room, both in their own way had said their silent apologies, but unfortunately their time alone was about to come to an abrupt end.
"I assure you my Queen I won't be letting you out of my sight for a second"
Regina smirked but her eyes conveyed so much more as she squeezed her knights arm before taking a deep breath to compose herself.
"Let's get this over with then shall we?"
"Introducing Lord Ruel Baines of Syon your Majesty"
Chambers bowed his head before stepping aside to allow the Lord to drop to one knee in front of the occupied throne and lower his head respectfully.
Emma couldn't help it, her top lip curled in disgust as she stood slightly to one side of Regina with her arms folded across her chest in a protective stance, which didn't go unnoticed by the Queen.
"Your Majesty thank you for receiving me on such short notice. I know I wasn't due to visit until winter had broke. I trust I haven't caused you any inconvenience?"
The Queen feigned a smile and signaled with a wave of her hand for the Lord to rise.
"Do what do I owe this unexpected visit Lord Baines?"
Ruel flashed a knowing smile at Regina, one that made Swan think that there was more between them than what her Queen had let on. The thought made her skin crawl.
"I was simply in the area your Majesty. I could not leave without finding out if you required anything from me? As always I am at your service"
His eyes raked her body, leaving no doubt to why he was really at the palace.
'What the fuck would she need from a slime bag like you?'
Emma thought glaring openly at the Lord and momentarily forgetting her surroundings. How dare he look at her Queen like that!
"Also I may have some interesting news regarding Snow White!"
Finally Regina's interest was peaked and a look of pure hatred fell upon her stoic face as she leant forward on her throne.
"But if your Majesty would permit maybe we could discuss that in private?"
'Snow White? Holy fuck!' And wait, he is so lying!'
Swans thoughts raced in her head, she hadn't giving it a thought about the ongoing war between her parents and her one true love, to be fair Regina had never mentioned it either. The last thing she needed was to get caught up with that old wound. And furthermore her in built lie detector was going crazy.
"Yes of course Lord Baines. But for now you and your men must be weary. A feast had been laid out in the great hall for you all to enjoy. Once you are rested we will reconvene"
With that The Queen suddenly rose to her feet and everyone bowed their heads except for Swan who still had her eyes fixed on their visitor. She still hated him!
"Thank You for your gracious hospitality your Majesty. I look forward to receiving your company later..in private"
'Over my dead body will you see MY WIFE! In private'
The Saviour seethed to herself angrily.
Regina nodded in reply, she looked irritated but it quickly faded when she glanced at her knight and with just a look gave the signal she was ready to leave.
Swan unfolded her arms and walked purposefully beside her Queen as they made their way out of the throne room, she couldn't help but look back at the Lord to find his piercing blue eyes staring back at her and a twisted smirk covering his face. She however did not see Chambers pull the Lord to one side the moment the doors closed behind them.
"How long is he staying?"
Swan asked following her Queen into her meeting room.
Regina looked back at her knight over her shoulder and smirked. The jealousy was radiating from the tall blonde and she found she liked the feeling that ensued within her.
"I take it you do not favour Lord Baines?"
She replied already knowing the answer but wanted to see what reaction she would receive.
"I don't trust him your Majesty and further more I believe him to be just making up excuses to be here with you"
The Queen raised an eyebrow at this then turned fully to face her knight, whose opinion had grown important to her of late.
"And what would have you think that?"
Swan held her head high and looked the Queen straight in the eyes.
"Let's just say I know when someone is lying and today he lied whilst referring to Snow White"
She kept her tone steady, the last thing she wanted to do was to mention her family.
Regina placed her hands on her hips and stared back at her knight.
"Hmmm I thought the same dear, it will be interesting to see what he has to say for himself later, don't you agree?"
Emma stiffened and smiled but it failed to reach her eyes.
"Ah yes this private meeting he is so insistent on"
Hearing the bitterness in her knights tone, the Queen sauntered over to her stopping only when they were toe to toe and eye to eye.
"What do I have to do to put your mind at rest regarding our visitor hmm?"
She asked reaching out a hand to brush blonde locks out of stormy green eyes.
Swan captured her hand and pressed her lips against the soft skin of her palm, and smiled to hear a sharp intake of breath.
"I think you are already aware of what I want your Majesty"
Regina raised an eyebrow trying to look unaffected by her Saviours brazenness but failed miserably.
The air seemed to get sucked out of the room all at once, and the only sounds to be heard were the twin thudding of hearts and their audible breaths as their faces inched closer and closer as did their bodies.
They closed their eyes simultaneously, now breathing the same air, someone swallowed hard whilst the other trembled slightly in anticipation.
Swan could smell the sweet rich fragrant wine on her Queen's breath and was seconds away from stealing a taste when three loud knocks on the door had them jumping apart.
"Damn it!"
Regina laughed nervously and squeezed the hand that was still clutching her own before regretfully releasing it and walking back to her chair and taking a seat.
They gazed at each other briefly with small smiles etching their lips before the Queen composed herself and her stoic mask once again slipped into place.
"Enter"
