Here it is chapter 14 I hope you enjoy x

RPOV

It had been two weeks since the dairy masters attack and my life was beginning, at last, to settle into some form of routine. I awoke early and dressed for the day, then I would journey to Esme's chambers and sit with her while she dressed, together we would discuss her duties for the day, then join Alice and Bella for breakfast in the ladies private quarters.

My nightmares had ceased and I was finally able to sleep without violent interruption. The strange voice and alluring smell had also gone and I assumed it was lingering parts of my dreams, or perhaps a concerned servant.

I had not seen Emmett since the day he saved me, at first he would send his apologies to his mother, that he was busy with the trial, then with the removal of James from Cullentha. When he sent word to Esme that he would be leaving for a few days on business I knew for certain that he was avoiding me.

I felt so angry, after everything he put me through, I hope Aron shrivels his cock!

It was late, Alice had kept me up discussing the celebrations at the end of the week, she was so excited, she reminded me of a puppy, she would bounce around like a pixie for hours.

Bella had told me she had never been more happy since my arrival here as it meant there was another person to distract Alice. I chuckled at poor Bella, she loved Alice but had seldom had the chance to spend time with her husband as every waking moment was taken up with fabrics, designs and hair, all things Bella found tiring after a few hours.

After much coaxing and bribing from her husband, Alice was ushered off to bed, and I was finally left in peace, but I now found that I was more awake than ever. I quickly put together some riding clothes and headed for the stables.

Back home my mother would wake me in the dead of night and sneak us out of the castle, we would jump upon her horse and ride across the grounds and watch the sun come up through the mountains, when she died, my father would wake me on my birthday and take me riding just as she did, we would watch the sun come up and he would tell me that it was my mother smiling at me and the rays were her love for me.

As I approached the stables I heard a horse in clear distress, and when I entered I was greeted by the most beautiful animal I had ever seen.
The horse was wild, its thick black mane cascaded down its strong neck. He towered clean above me, he was pure strength mixed with beauty, and he reminded me so much of Prince Emmett.

I stayed back as he flayed his limbs his powerful hooves crashing against the stable walls pulling at the ring which kept him bound to the post in the centre of the room. I had to do something, the poor thing would end up hurting himself, then, well I didn't want to think of that, I had always hated it when my father and the stable hands had to kill the horses when they were injured.

I walked calmly and slowly towards him, speaking calming words, I took a firm hold on the rope he was tied to and pulled his head down gently. I stroked his nose and down his neck soothing him.

I reached behind me and picked up a brush and began to brush him whilst humming a song my mother had taught me.

EPOV

I could not delay my return any further, I had not needed a new horse but I clutched at any excuse to avoid Rose, every time I would think of her, bile would rise in my throat and I had the urge to tear the castle apart.

I was scared, I had to laugh at myself, I have been in many battles, I have the scars to show it but the thought of seeing Rose and hearing how much she must hate me, look at the hurt and hatred in her eyes. That would hurt me more than any sword ever could, an so here I find myself, a new horse and nowhere else to run.

I hear my new animal kicking up a fuss in the stables and decide to go calm him before he hurts himself or some of the other horses. He was a magnificent animal and a true war horse, properly trained he could be a great asset to me.

I stop dead in my tracks, and my heart drops. Rose was heading towards the stables, to the horse. My breathing picked up, and I was torn, she could be hurt or killed if I did not get to the horse in time, but if I go to the stables I would have to face Rose again.

I picked up my cock which had clearly been misplaced, and went towards the stables. I needed to face her like a man and accept what was coming to me.

RPOV

I was pulled from my singing by a gruff clearing of a throat. I quickly turned to be met by the deep blue pools of Emmett's eyes. They were not as remembered them, they were still beautiful, but framed with black, he had not been sleeping. He looked tired and defeated like a man who had been on the run for years and was finally caught.

"I will never make a war horse out of him, if you pamper him like that!" he finally spoke to me, and, that was it. That was it! after weeks of not seeing me, that was all I was to expect! No apology, nothing!

I stood staring at him, I could not seem to form the words, the anger building in me ready to erupt.

"Rose" Emmett tried to grab my attention "Rose did you hear me?"

"Did I.. Did I hear you?" then the anger came out, I screamed and ran at him, beating his chest with my fists "I could kill you for what you did to me, you served me to that, that monster, and then disappear, only to come back and scold me for brushing your horse!"

"Rose I.."

"No! Its my turn to speak, I waited for you to come see me, to tell me that what happened what not what you intended, to apologise, ANYTHING! But no instead you avoid me, do you think I am so stupid I would not notice?"

"Please..Rose I"

"Why did you save me? Hm? Why not just let James have me, kill me.."

"Don't ever let me hear you say those things again"

Emmett grabbed me pulling me from my violent rant, the look of pain evident upon his handsome face

"I would never wish harm to you Rose, when I came to my mothers room and saw what had happened to you, and it was all my fault, Aron Rose I wanted to hand you my sword and have you spear my heart with it for that would surely be less painful than seeing you so ill and hurt" he let go of me and walked away from me raking his had through his hair in frustration.

He let out a groan and continued,

"I sent you to the dairy because I thought it would be safer there for you, that James would have you milk the cows and then once my desire for you had subsided you could come back to the castle and become a lady to my mother, if you had worked in the castle I would not have been able to avoid you, you deserve better than me Rose"

I stood watching him, as all his confessions spilled forth, he had desired me, I thought he hated me, that the feelings I felt were myself alone.

Before I could speak, a loud crash from the courtyard rang out startling the horses and sending the new stallion into a crazed frenzy, one of his powerful legs came hurtling towards me and I screamed as Emmett grabbed me and pulled me away, we landed on the stable floor Emmett's hard body cushioning the fall.

I looked down at him,

"You have a habit of saving me it seems"

Emmett looked into my eyes and I was lost again,

"I would lay out my life for you Rose, please forgive me"

"I forgive you, my lord"

Just then the sounds of people gathering outside made me scramble to get up, who knew the sight that would greet them if they were to walk in on Emmett and I sprawled over each other like lovers.

"Wait" Emmett suddenly whispered " Please, just let me have this moment"

His large hand caressed my face and moved some of my falling hair behind my ear,

"You truly are beautiful Rose" just then his hand pulled my head gently towards his, I closed my eyes and felt his soft breath against my skin, my whole body was alive with anticipation.

"Emmett" Jaspers worried voice broke the moment and my eyes flew open, Emmett rolled me away from him he ushered for me to stay hidden and ran to Jaspers voice.

"Emmett, are you alright, some drunken fools tried to see who could climb the castle walls the fastest, they both came crashing down on some of the ale for the celebrations, stupid fools!"

"Fine that horse is stubborn, but I have high hopes for him" both men left to deal with the commotion outside.

I waited in the empty stall until the sounds of the crowds had disappeared and then I crept back to my room, if I though sleep was eluding me before I was sure it would not come now.

Well there we go, so what did we all think, do you think Rose forgave too easily, I did make sure she got a few punches in before she forgave him. As always your reviews are amazing and love to read them thank you

until next time x