A short but cute (hopefully) chapter for all my wonderful reviewers who made it possible to hit the big 200!
I mean, how amazing is that, more than 200 reviews? You guys rock!
So thanks again for sticking with me, we are getting closer and closer to the end.
Just one more thing, I've been thinking about the sequel and I'm not sure because I have two ideas, I though about actually writing "the forgotten sister" from Henry's POV or story that follows Henry and Mary into their marriage and (possible) problems.
Tell me what you think about these ideas, pls.
Now, finally the next chapter!
I sighed happily and pulled the covers of my bed up to my chin. We were staying at the same inn, we had on our way to London, with one difference though. I felt completely at ease. We had the king's blessing for our wedding and I was sure of my feelings for Henry.
It couldn't get any better than this.
I sat up in my bed when I heard a soft knock on my door. It was already dark, everyone was asleep, so who could it be? When I climbed out of bed the door opened and Henry stepped into my room. He closed the door silently behind himself and smiled at me. I felt my heart beating fast in my chest. What was he doing here?
"I need to talk to you." he told me and sounded more serious than I had ever heard him.
"About what?" I asked confused and watched him walking closer to me.
"Something very important." he answered and looked down at me. I couldn't read the expression in his eyes.
"You are frightening me…" I said and I really was. I had never seen him like this and it scared me.
"There is no need to be frightened, my love. I just need to talk to you about your conversation with Camille and what you told her."
I felt my heart missing a beat. My conversation with Camille? So he had heard my confession?
"I… you don't have to say anything to it… just forget it." I said quickly, sure that I had embarrassed myself by saying this.
"You don't mean it then?" he asked and I bit my lip. I didn't want to lie to him. I did love him, but I didn't want him to think that he had to say anything back.
"I do. But it is alright with me that you don't feel the same way." I quickly told him, feeling my cheeks burning up again.
"Who said that I don't?" he asked with small smile. I just stared at him. Could he be serious?
"I …" I said, even though I didn't know what to say. But that wasn't necessary anyway. Because Henry stopped me from doing so. He closed the small gap between us and kissed me.
I didn't wait long to return his kiss and wrap my arms around his strong body.
His hands were tangled in my long hair and his body so close to mine that I had difficulties to stand on my feet.
His lips on mine sent shivers down my spine like nothing I had ever felt before, even better than the last time and I didn't want it to end.
When Henry pulled his lips from mine, I couldn't help myself. I let out a small, disappointed sigh.
Henry obviously heard it because he chuckled low in his chest, while taking my face in his warm hands.
"I loved you since our time at Pemberley. Why do you think I want to marry you?" he told me and I gasped. He loved me?
Tears sprung to my eyes and I had difficulties holding them back.
"Don't cry, my love. It pains me."
"I am sorry." I sniffed, closing my eyes for a moment. Fighting back the tears.
"There is no need to apologize. It take those are happy tears?"
"Of course. How could they not be? I love you so much." I laughed, while I still had tears in my eyes.
Henry smiled with me, before pulling me into his arms until I could rest my head on his chest.
That's it, I know VERY short, but I promise I'll update soon! Life's just a bit hectic at the moment.
