Chapter Nine

Then next morning The Lord O'Sirius had left early leaving the her home alone all day. Right after she had awaken Maria came in.

"Good morning my lady. I assume you slept well?" Maria asked as she opened the curtains.

Salean sat up in her bed and draped her arms over her legs. "No, my dreams have been teasing me lately."

Maria looked at her a little confused. She sat on the bed next to her. "Teasing you? About what?"

Salean looked down at her sheets. "I shouldn't say."

"Well my lady, you should get dressed, it's a lovely day outside. You should go for a walk." Maria left her chamber.

Salean put on a beautiful red dress. The weather was perfect for a walk outside. It was such a nice day out she decided the courtyards would be perfect.

She hadn't been walking long till Vladislaus noticed her. The first thing that went through his mind is how lovely she looked. He strolled over to her. She smiled as he took her hand. "My Lady, you look beautiful today." He softly kissed her hand.

"Why thank you sir knight." She tipped her head to him.

"Do you mind if I join you?"

"By all means, please do." She looked up at him. He put his arm out and with no hesitation she wrapped her arm around his. She noticed on his hand was a ring of some sort. "Oh, what's this ring for?" She asked looking up at him.

He looked at it. "Powerful knights are given one. Ones who have proven themselves worthy of God. So far, it's the only one."

She took a step away from him and curtsied. "Well it's an honor to be in your presence My Lord." She smiled and giggled. He laughed with her.

They walked for hours talking and enjoying their company. Talking with him seemed so easy. Anything she had to say he would listen. She didn't want the day to end. The entire day was spent with him until late that evening. The sun had already set but still little of the sky was lit.

Lady O'Sirius turned to Vladislaus. "Well sir knight, I had better get home. If my lord finds me missing, he will be terribly upset. Good night." She turned and started to walk away.

He quickly touched her arm. She stopped and looked at him. "If you don't mind, can I have your name?"

She smiled. "It's Salean."

"What a beautiful name." He caressed the side of her face. Slowly he leaned towards her, his lips slightly touched hers.

Then she softly whispered. "I'm sorry, I can't." She gently put her head on his shoulder and he wrapped his strong arms around her. His heart beat was so quite and calm. But she could feel hers racing. She felt loved. Vladislaus ran his fingers through her long dark hair. If only this moment could last forever…