I am sorry I have been away so long. My muse ran away for a couple months. Thank you to all my followers and I hope you guys enjoy this chapter.
Tossing and turning on the bed Henry groaned. He's been miserable for the past couple of weeks. He could not get Anne's face out of his head. Every time he closed his eyes all he could see was her beautiful face. He was going out of his mind, and he couldn't go to her because he had to complete his duties as king.
Realizing sleep was out of reach Henry got up from his bed and moved to the window to look up at the stars.
"this is crazy how can I be so captivated with her so soon. How is it that I am feeling the way that I am when it seems like she doesn't return them"
Unbeknownst to him Anne was in her room battling a similar storm.
"Love? How can I love him so quickly? This makes no sense. He can't love me he is the King of England and I am a commoner! He just wants me for his mistress and I can't let myself be that. I want love not lust"
Utterly confused Anne flops down onto her bed looking at the beautiful pendent Henry gave her the last time he visited. He wouldn't accept it back claiming he would be insulted if she returned this gift like she had done all the rest. It was beautiful but to much for a woman like herself, but she couldn't help but smile at the gesture.
Every time she was around him her heart skips a few beats and her stomach flutters. She had no idea what she was going to do. The many thoughts running through Anne's head caused her head to ache so she laid down and fell asleep dreaming about the handsome King.
"Your majesty we did not expect you until later the twin are still asleep" stated Lady Salisbury.
"That is alright Lady Salisbury I came early to talk with the Lady Anne for a few moments" Said Henry.
"As you wish your Majesty. I will go get her" she said leaving him with thoughts of the Raven beauty.
Henry had missed Anne terribly. His feelings for her scared and excited him at the same time. He thought after Katherine died that he would never feel this way again. He knew he loved Anne he just needed to get her to love him back.
The sound of approaching footsteps brought Henry out of his thoughts when he looked up he was met with the beautiful dark eyes of his beloved.
"Your Majesty" Anne said dipping into a curtsy. She was wearing a beautiful green gown with her raven hair left down, and the beautiful diamond pendant he gave her hung delicately around her precious neck. She was like a beautiful dream come to life.
"Anne my love how many times do I have to tell you to call me Henry" he begged
"It would be inappropriate. You are the King of England and I am a lady in waiting to your children. I'm just a commoner.
" You are everything Anne. You have become one of the reasons I get up in the morning. I love you Anne and I wish you would believe me"
Feeling breathless and very lightheaded Anne didn't know what to say. She dreamed of this moment many times, but hearing it now was beyond anything she could have imagined. She wanted to believe him. She really did, but she didn't want to end up a mistress of king like her sister. She knew all the pretty words and fancy gifts that were given to her sister before it was made clear that all the King wanted from her sister was sex. She wanted love and affection, and a lifetime with a man who loved her unconditionally.
"I-I I want to. I really do, but this all seems like a fantasy. I have seen how powerful men get what they want, and I promised myself that I would be a wife. Never a man's whore."
Completely blown away by Anne's feelings Henry took her hand and lead her on a path through the garden. The walked silently as Henry tried to gather his thoughts. He loved Anne with all his heart, he just doesn't know how to prove it to her. Honestly he was not used to women not believing him or in him.
They reached a pond and watched two swans swim about peacefully. Turning to face her Henry whispered " When Katherine died I never thought I would feel this way again. I know I wasn't the best husband to her but I loved her with my whole heart. When I found out she was with child I thought we were granted a second chance but it was stolen from us and a part of me died. Then I saw you and I felt my heart start to beat again. I can have plenty of mistresses Anne but I don't want that. I want you. I want to wake up next to you everyday and go to sleep with you lying next to me. I love you and my children love you, and I know you love us back . If you believe nothing else please believe that Anne. Please"
With tears running down her cheeks Anne leaned up and kiss Henry tenderly on his lips. Both of their hearts beat uncontrollably. A kiss had never been so sweet and passionate. Of all the kisses the two had share this one was different. This time Anne started the kiss. This time Anne believed in the love Henry had for her.