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A/N: I would just like to thank: jilla kala,

Lady Gabrella,

Rima,

Silpi,

kalisan,

Argentum Lupus: Thanks. The song is "What makes you different" from the backstreet boys

Album Black and Blue.

I really appreciate your reviews. Oh, just so you know the plot line is to do with Alanna and Georges first child. Here's the next part:



Alanna rose with the dawn the next day. She was to meet Jon for a ride at the first bell. She silently pulled on tan breeches, a plain white cotton shirt and a lilac tunic, not waning to disturb George. She quickly scribbled a note, letting George know where she was going. She was just putting it beside the bed when a hand placed itself on top of hers. Alanna looked up into the eyes of her love and smiled. "Where are you goin'?" he asked softly, a small smile playing on his lips. Alanna sat on the edge of the bed next to George as he sat up.

"I'm going riding with Jon. I didn't want to disturb you," she told him picking up his hand and tracing the lines of his palm with a finger.

"Are you going to tell him?" George wanted to know.

"I guess. Are you doing anything?" she glanced up then continued tracing his palm.

"Gary said he wanted to see me, then I thought I'd go and see mother. I'll leave you to tell Myles." Alanna stopped tracing his hand and put it down.

"I'll go and see him when I get back. I should go now." Alanna said quietly, her eyes locked on his. George reached up and brushed a strand of fiery hair behind Alannas ear, his hand lingering on her cheek. Alanna covered his hand with hers.

"Not yet" George said softly and pulled her into his embrace. Alanna let him gladly. When they broke apart they were both panting a little, all thoughts of meeting Jon gone from Alannas mind. Once she had her breath back she lay down beside George. ( A/N This is NOT a lemon.) He lent over and kissed her so sweetly she never wanted to let go. As they lay there, kissing, Alanna faintly heard the first bell calling all nobles who were not up to yet another day in the palace. It was a short time later she suddenly remembered she was supposed to be meeting Jon in the stables. Alanna gasped and broke away from George. "Goddess! I'm supposed to meeting Jon," she said breathlessly. She kissed George swiftly. "Bye" she panted and jumped up. George smiled and shook his head as he watched his wife rush from the room.



A/N: sorry it's not very long. It's not my best either. I'll try and get the next part up soon. Thanks again to all those who reviewed.