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Plots
Salomon looked on Fallon with tender, loving eyes as she slept. Her raven locks were spread out across the pillow, and her breasts rose and fell softly with the deep breaths of sleep. She looked so beautiful laying there, her elegant, dark brows, her full, pink lips, her high, rosy cheeks. She was a rare work of art. And he could not love her more. He smoothed her dark hair back and placed a soft kiss on her shoulder as he thought about the night that they had shared.
It had been so beautiful, so perfect. He hated that it was coming to an end. But he would not let it be the last. He swore right then on his beloved cousin's grave that he would be with Fallon again. He would never forget about her or leave her laying aside. She was the world to him. Forever and always.
With that last on his mind, he sighed. Gently, he shook Fallon's shoulder, urging her to wake. "Fallon," he said softly as he kissed her, "Wake up, my love. It's nearly morning."
Fallon groaned groggily and returned his kiss. "No," she moaned.
"Yes," he sighed in reply, "Though I hate to say it. The night has come to an end, sweet sweet Fallon."
She drew her brows together and slowly opened her eyes. "Why does it have to be over?" she mumbled as she burrowed into his side.
Salomon stroked his hand down her bare back. "If I could stop the sun from rising," he told her, "But alas, even a king cannot do that." He looked out the window to the gray light of dawn before sighing again. "I have to get back to my chamber, you know."
"I hate her," Fallon said softly, tears springing to her eyes as she looked up at him.
"I know you do," he replied as he kissed her forehead, "And if there was something I could do to change this, I would… but right now, I don't know what to do. I promise you, I will think of something for us to do, and until I figure it out, I will not stop coming here to your chamber. Every night that I can, I will be with you. Do you believe me?"
"Yes," she answered. Her eyes looked child-like and innocent as she gazed up at him, wholly trusting. He knew that he could never hurt her, for if he did, it would be her whole undoing. "I believe you, with all my heart." He offered her a small smile, assuring her that he would keep his promise. Then he stood and began to dress.
His clothes and Fallon's dress and shift lay strewn carelessly on the floor by the bed. Last night, neither of them had been of any mind to carefully fold and put away their clothing. They had been too preoccupied with their longing to think of anything else. Now, Fallon watched from the bed as he dressed. He looked at her as he pulled his trousers on. She was propped up on her elbow, smiling pointedly at his bare chest and torso. "You're beautiful," she said, her smile growing wider.
He grinned at her and replied, "So are you." She laughed. It was times like these with her that he could forget about the world. He hated that he would have to leave that magic behind. His expression sobered as he finished buttoning up his shirt and went over to Fallon on the bed. "I have to go," he said solemnly. Her expression followed his.
"I know," she replied in an almost inaudible voice, "One last kiss before you go?" She lifted her head hopefully.
"Of course," he said, "How could I leave without tasting your lips once more." He bent and gave her a long, slow kiss. His tongue dipped into her mouth, tasting her sweet essence. It was an instant of pure rapture, and he never wanted to end it.
Finally, it was Fallon who pulled back. "You have to go," she stated. She turned her head the other direction. He suspected it was to hide tears.
He nodded and walked to the door. "I love you, Fallon. Forever." He left before she had the chance to reply.
Salomon knew before he opened the door that his room was occupied. The soft light of candles shown out of the crack underneath the door. He feared he knew who it was… and his fears were backed when he pushed open the door and entered.
"Ah, so the king returns from his nighttime tryst." Gwen lounged on the bed idly twirling a strand of her golden red hair between two of her slender fingers. She appeared utterly bored and indifferent, but he knew better than that. He could tell by the unqualified rage in her eyes that she was the exact opposite. "So nice of you to join me."
Salomon glared at her. "Why are you here uninvited?" he asked coldly.
She laughed liltingly. "Am I not allowed in my own husband's bedchamber, hmm?" she asked innocently, "I believe as your wife I am authorized to be here."
He bristled. "As king," he growled, "I forbid you to be here without my permission."
Her eyebrows climbed to the top of her forehead. "Oh, you forbid me, Salomon?" she queried. Her voice had become a deadly calm, and by that he knew that she was even angrier than she had been to start with. "You forbid me?" When he didn't dignify her fury with a response, she smiled but it didn't reach her cold eyes. "We'll see about this, Salomon," she told him as she moved towards the door, "Do you honestly think I'll let you sabotage my name by continuing your little romance with this common girl?" She shook her head. "No. Just wait, my husband." The door slammed behind her.
Salomon didn't know exactly what she planned on, but he didn't want to contemplate it. After all, he was king, and she was his wife. How much could she do?
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Lord Cynyr Ceinfarfog sat at his table. Rage filled his heart and his mind as he looked down at the letter he had just received. This was an outrage. The read went as follows:
Dear father,
It is with a heavy heart and a weary head that I write to you. I am ashamed to have to tell you what I am writing to you for. I have been disgraced, and in so, you have been disgrace, my lord. The husband you chose for me has proven less than we both thought. I understand that this is no fault of your own. A situation such as this could not have been foreseen by you. We were both fooled by the late Lord Marke and his treacherous cousin.
Now I will inform you of the nature of my shame. My husband has been conducting an affair. Yes, I know that this is common among men, and I do not object to him having a tryst or two if he were to conduct it appropriately in a manner that did not sully my honor. But what he is doing is simply mocking me! He openly goes to the chamber of another woman every night and is often seen with her whenever he has a free moment. All of the staff and guests here at Castle Dor know that truly I am not queen here, but simply an unwanted resident. My authority is in jeopardy.
My lord, I beseech you, as your daughter, to do something about this other woman, Fallon is her name. Come to Cornwall. Take her away from him. I want my honor back, and I know that you would not want me shamed in this way. You have seen this woman before when you brought me here. She worked as a maid. I believe you would find her to be an attractive young woman, for she is, as much as I despise her, rather pleasing to the eye. Take her as your plaything. I do not care what you do with her, so long as she is removed from Castle Dor.
I trust that you will make the right decision. Thank you.
Your obedient daughter,
Gwen ferch Cynyr Queen of Cornwall.
He slammed his fist down on the hard, wooden surface of the table. How could she have allowed this to happen?! This was disgusting! He thought he had taught his daughter to maintain her authority when she ruled. Obviously he had done a less than satisfactory job than he had previously thought.
No. He shook his head with a sigh. He needed to channel his wrath in the appropriate direction. Gwen was not the one at fault in this situation. Granted, he thought she could have probably nipped her husband's little affair in the bud before it escalated, but truthfully it was not all her fault. The fault lied with her treacherous husband, Lord Salomon. He was the problem, he and this Fallon. Now Lord Ceinfarfog had no choice but to take action. If his daughter could not settle this problem, then he would. He set his mind to plotting.
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A/N- Sorry this was so short, but hopefully I'll have the next chapter out soon. Please review!
