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The snow was falling lightly outside and Alanna sat in her bed.

"Why do you watch the window so intently?" Thayet asked.

"Alanna hates the cold, but is fascinated by it." Thom answered for her.

"I also hate people speaking for me…" she used a warning voice.

"So did you hear of Duane of Malven?"

"No, please inform me!" Alanna sat

"Apparently there was a warrant for his head for other little crimes." Cythera was doing her embroidery.

"So?"

"So, he was arrested and charged with 5 counts of rape and assault, and 2 of attempted rape and assault." Cythera said flippantly.

"One of which was me…" Alanna added softly.

"Are you all right Alanna, you've been awfully quiet."

"I'm fine…" her cheeks flushed slightly.

Thom realized something happened, "All right, what happened Alanna….don't lie something happened."

Alanna sighed, her twin was too good at reading her. Reluctantly, she told her friends what had happened the night before.

"He kissed you? That's better than what Lady Josephine got. Apparently when he passed her in the hallway, she only got a quick hello. Now that I think about, none of the ladies have talked about the prince lately. Most of them have been busy finding new suitors…" Realization dawned on Cythera's face.

A soft knock came on the door.

"May I come in?" Jon called.

Cythera practically ran to the door and flung it open.

"Prince, we were all leaving, please take your time…" she winked at Alanna. Slowly all of her visitors flooded out, leaving her and Jon alone.

Alanna took a deep breath, "Jon, we need to talk."

"About what?"

"You kissed me!"

"Alanna, I have kissed you before." He smiled.

"Yes…but you kissed me! After everything…years!"

He smiled, "Alanna that was not the last time I planned to kiss you, and if you insist on being fussy, I may kiss you now to keep you from talking…" he smiled.

"Please do, I think I need it."

Jon smiled, he leaned in less timidly than the night before. Slowly he pressed his lips to hers, and she brought her arm up to bring him closer.

"Alanna…" he rasped.

"Jon, this means you're courting me?" she decided to plain about it.

"I think I am…" he leaned in for another kiss.

"So you're officially a couple?" Gary looked incredulous.

"We are!" Jon was defensive.

"I'm only checking!" He smiled and clapped him on the back.

"Fine, now I have to figure out how I will do this…" Jon sighed.

"My friend, you have tamed the lioness…" Raoul grinned.

"I know." Jon grinned back.

Alanna was tentative on how to act.

"It's like a glass sculpture at times, I'm never sure when we're going to break." She had confided to her friends.

Thayet had smiled, "You're being paranoid Alanna, Jon loves you. He's probably more worried about you breaking, than your relationship."

"What's that supposed to mean?" Alanna frowned.

"I mean that you're awfully contrary at times. I'm sure that Jon is just trying to be proper."

Alanna sat on Moonlight, guiding her around paths.

"I'm not contrary." She muttered, her horse merely shook her head snorting.

"You're as bad as Faithful." She sighed.

"Speaking to the animals?" A voice teased.

"No, I'm speaking to you. It's hard to distinguish sometimes…" Alanna sighed.

Jon laughed, "It's good to see that your wit is back."

Alanna gave him a look of disgust, "The only lashing I'll be giving is a tongue lashing from now on. Duke Baird said that Malven cut into a tendon, I'll need plenty of rest to heal. I think my gift is speeding it up, though." She sighed, "I'm glad to be able to ride, I've been in bed for weeks."

"I don't want you to stress yourself…"

"Yes mother." Alanna gave him a look.

"I'm just saying you'll need all of your strength to defend me… and other things." He grinned, waggling his eyebrows.

Alanna scoffed, "Not if you act like that."

Jon laughed, it felt good to laugh. It was like pent up energy being released finally. Alanna joined him, until they became hysterical.

"People are going to point and note they have a loony prince." Alanna grinned.

Jon smirked, and did the first thing that came to mind. He planted a large kiss on her mouth. She kissed back.

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