A Few Days Later

Erik slid open the mirror that connected his and Christine's room. Inside he saw Christine sitting in a chair with her back to him. Quietly, Erik snuck up behind her and put a hand on her shoulder. She jumped.

"Guess who." He said, lowering his voice an octave and giving it a rasp

"Erik you nearly gave me a heart attack."

"Sorry." He said with a laugh before bending to kiss her cheek.

"Erik, you can't be here right now."

"Why not?"

"Morgan is going to be here soon and-"

"Milady." It was Morgan.

"One moment!" Christine called. She pushed Erik onto the bed.

"Stay quiet." Christine whispered as she closed the curtains. "Come in, Morgan."

"I'm sorry, Your Highness, but Morgan isn't here I'm Meg." The girl curtsied.

"It's nice to meet you, Meg…but where's Morgan?"

"No one knows. She left sometime this morning. His Majesty was quiet upset."

"Do we know where's she's gone?"

"No, Your Grace, it's as if she's vanished into thin air. The king has searched high and low for her."

"Why would she leave?"

Meg shrugged. "Some people think that she found out her lover was engaged."

"Lover?" Christine squeaked.

"Yes, some people think that she and Sir Erik were lovers."

Christine's heart stopped. "But engaged? I have not heard of Sir Erik being engaged."

"Once again, Your Grace, it is just rumor."

"Th-thank you, Meg…you may go."

"Your Grace." Meg bowed and left.

Once the door was shut Christine flung the bed curtains open.

"You have some explaining to do." She said to Erik.

"Morgan!" Mordred called.

"Mordred you insolent little-"

"Temper, temper, auntie dearest."

Morgan glared at him. "Why did I have to leave court?"

"The queen was planning to fire you anyway, I just preferred to spread scandal by having you run away."

"What do you mean by 'scandal'?"

"Once you were gone, I quickly started two rumors. One that you and Sir Erik were lovers, and two that he was soon to be engaged."

Morgan smiled evilly. "The Queen will go into a rage."

"Exactly." Mordred cackled.

Sorry it's short! Thanks to Clown Accomplice for all the help! Review!

~Kate