Chapter Six - A Moth To A Flame
Henry didn't dare move. The sun was rising, and Danielle was still sleeping. She laid breathing gently in his arms. Her breaths were like music to his ears. Her scent was heavenly, her hair was softer than anything he had touched. He loved having her all to himself. His angel…And Henry intended to keep his promise. She wanted a child and that is what she shall have. "Henry, what is on your mind?", asked the sleepily Danielle. "You", he showed her his smile. "Go to back to sleep my love, it is far to early", said Henry as he played with her hair. "I can not go to sleep Milord…for fear that when I wake you shall be gone…".He kissed her lips, "I shall not leave Danielle. I shall never leave you". She smiled softly at him, and closed her eyes to continue to sleep in her lovers arms.
When she woke again, Henry kept true to his word. He was still looking at her, while playing with her hair. "Hello my love, did you sleep well?", he asked not taking his eyes off of her. "Hmm, indeed. My dreams were filled with lovely things". Henry raised an eyebrow, "filled with me of course…". Danielle yawned, and took the opportunity to tease him. "No they were filled with William". "OH…William…", he tried to contain his anger. Danielle just smiled to herself as she saw his face fill with jealousy. "My lord, I do believe you are jealous". Henry got up and sat on the side of the bed, with his backed turned on Danielle. "I am NOT jealous". He was starting to act like a nine year old, and she thought it quite funny.
Danielle sat up behind him, and wrapped her arms around his chest. And leaned her chin on his shoulder. "Henry, you have nothing to be jealous of, it is you I love. I am sorry I lied, I thought it would be funny to tease you…My dreams were filled what they are always filled with. My match in everyway, you Henry". He turned his head to face her. "Really?". Danielle nodded, "Really". She kissed his neck and stayed their until they heard a knock on the door. "I'll get it, you stay here and don't you dare move", he said as he stood up and kissed on the lips. "Henry, I am not…pregnant…". He turned around as he was putting on his robe, "I know, its just…I want us to be more careful this time". He kissed her once more and left the room.
When he returned he was holding a whole tray of delicious food. "I told you not to move Milady", he said with a smile on his face as he placed the food on their bed. "Henry, a few steps will not kill me, honestly if this is what your like when I am not pregnant, what ARE you going to be like when I am", she said with a hint of sarcasm as she put on her matching robe. "Why are we eating here, I fought mother and father wanted us to join them today?". "That's what I fought, but there is a letter there". Danielle picked it up and as she was about to open the sealed letter, she was interrupted by Henry. "Ahem", he coughed to get her attention. He pattered the space next to him, and she just rolled her eyes and sat down next to him. "Happy?", he nodded and wrapped his arms around her, and she continued to open the letter.
Dearest Danielle and Henry,
Father and I, are very sorry that we can not attend breakfast,
but we must attend to some important issues concerning the ball on Monday.
Love Mother & Father.
"Oh yes, I forgot their was a ball this Monday", said Henry as he finished reading the letter. Danielle just sighed, knowing very well there would be a few courtiers, flirting with Henry, hoping to be his mistress. It was if they were a moth to a flame. They do not care if he was married, just as long as they have a piece of him. The future king of France.