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Chapter 1: Perfect?

A loud crack filled the room, causing him to forget the reverie, and open his eyes. The rain came down in sheets, smashing against his window, coming down with such force that it was luck the panes didn't break.

He sighed as he left the warmth of the blankets and furs, walking over to the large window staring up at the black clouds. This had been going on for more than a week, ever since a lone carriage had arrived from the convent. Some of the older nobles were convinced that the gods had sent the storm, that they were angry with the mortal world. Of course no one actually believed them, they were so full of wine the couldn't tell the difference between truth and fiction.

"Jonathon, come back to bed," a small voice called out to him, interrupting his thoughts on the gods.

Jon took one more glance out the window, then walked back to his bed where the girl with the perfect chestnut curls lay, her hair fanned out, framing her face. Piercing emerald green eyes observed his every movement, and he stared back, noting the outline of her body under the heavy blankets. She was flawless, perfect. Perfect in every way.

With a sly grin he smiled at her, "I'm sorry to have waken you Delia." Reaching out a hand, he swept his hand through her long hair, as her arms encircled his neck. Jonathon brought his mouth down to meet hers, as one last thought crossed through his mind, before passion and heat consumed his body. Too perfect?

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"Alex! Excellent, I was just planning on calling you. What news have you brought?" Roger smiled as he observed the two, his crystal blue eyes gleaming.

"My lord." The man with the catlike grace swept into a bow. "I've found out something very interesting from one of the convent girl's."

"Well? Don't leave me in suspense." The smile vanished as the next words were uttered.

"My lord, Alanna of Trebond has arrived at the palace. I thought it might have been a lie, but there is no mistake. A girl with strange purple eyes and fiery red hair had come the day of the storm."

A heaviness settled in the air, and several minutes of silence passed between the two men. Roger ran a hand through his thick black hair, thinking hard about the girl that was supposed to be dead.

"I thought I'd killed her. I was sure with that sickness I'd sent. Her defense's were so weak, and she was so depressed that she wanted to live. How could she have survived?"

"I don't know my lord, what with the scandal her brother caused, and his death, she should have died."

"I'm hoping she'll still be weak, and that she won't take interest in court. Or Jonathon. She'll be easy prey. Slip this into her drink tonight Alex." Rising he pulled open a cabinet door parallel to his desk. Inside lay dozens of small silk bags. Selecting one he handed it to Alex, who gave him a questioning look.

"My lord?"

"Don't question my judgement Alex, just take care of it. Don't forget to mention Balor's Needle. That should get some rise out of her." The gleam returned in Roger's eyes as his former squire bowed and left him. He would be king, and some red haired whore would not stand in his way.

Okay, that was totally boring , and uneventful, but bear with me, it will get better. The next chapter will be better, and maybe I'll tell you how Thom died if you review lots and lots!!! Haha, just keep that in mind. Thank you to everyone who reviewed, you're all awesome!! Sorry if some of you were creeped out, bored, or got depressed, but hey, that's what I was aiming for!! I know there's alot of mistakes, but my grammer thing on the computer isn't working. That's why I need a beta so email me or tell in your review, please!!!!

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