Chapter 17: Soliloquy
Melisande looked out, over the balcony, watching her son and his love, Charley, take off to the local biker bar. She knew all too well what it was like to be head over heels in love. She still remembered the soldier who had won her heart all those years ago.
Harking is bonny and there lives my love
My heart lies on him and cannot remove
It cannot remove for all that I have done
And I never will forget my love Annachie
For Annachie Gordon he's bonny and he's bright
He'd entice any woman that e'er he saw
He'd entice any woman and so he has done me
And I never will forget my love Annachie
She too was betrothed to another and had no say in her life. She tried desperately to express herself to her own father but, he remained firm in his decision to marry her off to the king that she was now married to.
Down came her father and he's standing at the door
Saying Jeannie you are trying the tricks of a whore
You care nothing for a man who cares so much for thee
You must marry Lord Sultan and leave Annachie
For Annachie Gordon is barely but a man
Although he may be pretty but where are his lands
The Sultan's lands are broad and his towers they run high
You must marry Lord Sultan and leave Annachie.
The soldier's name was Gabriel and he was as noble as he was handsome. His golden blonde hair and fur was as soft and gentle as he was. She recalled the first time she saw him from afar and her heart fluttered at the mere thought of him. It still does to this day.
They met in the palace garden when she was seventeen and picking flowers for her bedroom. He had come to relieve her royal body guard and they ended up starting a conversation about flowers. He was sweet that he even helped gather some roses from one of the thorny bushes because, he didn't want her delicate fingers hurt.
With Annachie Gordon I beg for my bread
And before I marry Sultan his gold to my head
With gold to my head and straight down to my knee
And I'll die if I don't get my love Annachie
And you who are my parents to church you may me bring
But unto Lord Sultan I'll never bear a son
To a son or a daughter I'll never bow my knee
And I'll die if I don't get my love Annachie.
"Oh Gabriel. How I miss thee" Melisande sobbed as she looked out over the village. She knew that he had left the palace after her marriage because, he was loved her too much to see her in so much pain.
After they realized that they were in love, she attempted to run away with him. They made it to the outskirts of the village before they were caught. She drug back to the castle and locked in her room with many guards posted outside her room. Gabriel, was placed in the palace dungeon after her father had him beaten. He was suppose to stay there for the rest of his life but, she had one of her maidens locate the key and aid him in his escape. He opened up the bar soon afterwards as way to keep in contact with her without anyone suspecting a thing.
Jeannie was married and from church was brought home
When she and her maidens so merry should have been
When she and her maidens so merry should have been
She goes into her chamber and cries all alone.
Not even her own son knew of their affair.
She had done more than just kiss Gabriel. She had given him her heart, body, and soul. Something that the king would never have. He may have had her body but, he was never able to obtain anything else from her. Whenever he forced her to the bed, she turned her head to the side, refusing to look at him, and instead focused on some obscure thing on the wall that didn't exist. As far as she was concerned, her marriage to the king was a farce and didn't exist. She was only married to him so her father would gain advantage over an adversary by combining their armies to defeat them.
Come to bed my Jeannie my honey and my sweet
To stile you my mistress it would be so sweet
Be it mistress or Jeannie it's all the same to me
But in your bed Lord Sultan I never will lie
And down came her father and he's spoken with renown
Saying you who are her maidens
Go loosen up her gowns
And she fell down to the floor
And straight down to his knee saying
Father look I'm dying for my love Annachie.
As she continued to look out, she felt a flutter of excitement as she thought about pulling one of her son's stunts and go to the party. A smile made its was across her face as she began to think about how she was going to escape.
"Gabriel, I'm coming my love" she said as she changed into a much more casual look of black jeans and a dark purple V neck tee shirt. Pulling on a pair of her dark brown and black riding boots, she took a look at herself in the mirror and realized that she needed to let her hair down for a change of pace. As she pulled all the pins out of her hair, her silvery curls began to fall in waves down her back. As she quickly ran her fingers through her loose hair, she felt a sense of naughtiness flow through her veins.
The day that Jeannie married was the day that Jeannie died
And the day that young Annachie came home on the tide
Saying oh it's been so long, you've been so long on the sands
So long on the sands, so long on the flood
They have married your Jeannie and now she lies dead.
"Your Majesty!" one of the soldiers cleared his throat as he watched the queen step out of her room, looking very casual and even more beautiful than her normal self.
"Gentlemen. I'm going to take in the night air and I don't need an escort" she said as she pulled her old, brown leather bomber jacket on and quickly made her way down the stairs. She didn't even wait for anyone to respond to her orders.
She had every intention of enjoying a night of freedom. She hadn't had it in so long that she felt giddy.
"Oh Gabriel. Here I come my love. I can't wait to see you" she murmured as she made her way to the garage and noticed that Carbine's bike was missing. She had a sneaky suspicion that the foul princess had followed Throttle and Charley to the bar without an escort.
Mounting her snow white Harley Sportster, she revved up the engine and made drag marks as she left the garage in a a hurry. She had no intention of allowing Carbine to make a mess of the evening.
You who are her maidens come take me by the hand
And lead me to the chamber where my love she lies in
And he kissed her cold till his heart it turned to stone
And he died in the chamber where his love she lies in.
Making her way through the snow covered streets, with due haste, Melisande noticed the tall tale signs of slipping and sliding on the streets. She knew then that Carbine had no experience in snow and was probably toddling along at a slow pace to the bar. The princess had already shown that she was very mean spirited and spiteful and not to be trusted.
Just as Melisande suspected, there was Carbine's bike parked off to the side of the building and obviously she hadn't made her way inside. The queen could only gather that Carbine was spying on everyone and waiting for the right moment to make her appearance.
Melisande parked her bike right out front, turned it off, and made her way inside the noisy building. The first thing she noticed was how much fun everyone was having and then she saw Morgan Dragon ordering another drink for himself and Harley.
"M.D., may I have word with you?" Melisande asked as she placed a hand on his shoulder. She watched as his jaw began to drop so, she placed a finger to her lips effectively making him keep quiet.
"What are you doing here?" he asked, not knowing that the queen was just as wild as Throttle. He had to admit, she was even more beautiful than he imagined and he did have quite the imagination when it came to the female species.
"Never mind that. Carbine is around outside the building. She needs to be forcefully taken back to the castle and informed that her unladylike behavior will not be tolerated again. She is to stay in the castle under lock and key" Melisande had become quite talented at giving orders when they were deemed necessary.
"Do I get to do it my way and what do I get in return?" he asked as he tipped the bottle back and took a massive swig from its cold container.
"You can do whatever your little heart desires. In regards to what you'll receive as a reward for your expert services, what would you like?" she knew exactly how to speak to Morgan in order for him to get him to do her a service.
"Well, I would like to have a case of that amazing Meade that you have stashed in the wine cellar" Morgan smiled as he spoke with the lovely queen.
"Done. Arrive first thing in the morning to collect your reward. Thank you for your help" she murmured with a slow head nod.
"Done deal" Morgan said as he walked away from Melisande and walked outside to locate an idiot princess.
"Melisande! What are you doing here?" came the sound of Gabriel as he walked behind the bar from the back room.
"I needed to taste freedom tonight and to see you" she said as she looked at him. He was still as handsome as he was when they first met and when they first loved.
"The king?" Gabriel always had to air on the side of caution whenever he saw her. She was even more lovely than what he remembered from their younger years.
"Doesn't even know a thing and that's the way I plan on keeping it" she said as she smiled at him while a tear trickled down her cheek. She watched as his hand came up and he used the pad of his thumb to wipe it away. She leaned her face into his hand and kissed his palm.
"I still love you, my queen" Gabriel said as he felt the heat of her lips against his hand.
"Come with me" he continued as he walked around the bar and held out his hand. She willing placed her hand into his and walked by his side.
"Hey Throttle! Isn't that your mom?" Harley asked when she saw an older woman with snow white hair walking with Gabriel.
"What? What's she doing here?" Throttle grumbled as he watched his mother smile at the bartender and holding onto his hand.
"Going to have a good time by the looks of it" Vinnie chuckled as he smacked Throttle on the back.
"I don't have a dog in this one. I'm going to pretend I didn't see anything" Throttle said as he turned his face back towards Charley, who looked up at him with a loving gaze.
"You wanna dance, Princess" Throttle asked as he held out a hand once he heard a slow country song come on.
"But, princess live in castles" Charley smiled as she looked up at him and placed her hand in his.
"You and both know that being a princess is a state of mind. I believe that you're the real deal" he said as they walked to the center of the room.
He placed his hands on her waist and she wrapped her arms around his neck. Together, the swayed in unison to the beat of the music. As they looked at each other, they completely forgot that the queen and the bartender had disappeared into the back room.
I don't have a lot to show
For these years of hard work
If you look at what I own
Still she's always telling me
To hold on to my dreams
Even when my hope is gone
Some may say that dreaming's just for fools
And there are times I thought that might be true
"So, he doesn't know that you're here" Gabriel found it incredible that Melisande had been able to escape from the palace without one of her guards following her everywhere.
"That's right. I've missed you" she said as she placed a hand on his muscular arm.
"I've missed you too" he said as he placed his hand over hers and pulled her into his arms. He wrapped his arms around her waist and she burrowed her face into his chest.
"Does he know?" he asked as he buried his face into her hair. Just as he remembered, her hair smelled of flowers and soft as a rose petal.
"Who?" she asked, mesmerized by him.
"The king? Does he know?" Gabriel asked, burying his fingers into her hair.
"If he does, he hasn't said a word to me" she said, loving the warm feeling flowing through her veins.
"And what him?" he asked as his hands slid down from her waist, skimming over her hips, and making their way to cup her bottom.
"I haven't said a word" she mumbled as she looked up into his sky blue eyes and felt the love shining through them as he looked at her.
"It's probably for the best. At least for now" he whispered as he dipped his head and kissed her. Oh the memories that were brought back by their kiss.
But she thinks I could rope the moon
In her eyes there is nothing I can't do
When I think it's out of reach
She's the reason I still try
She thinks I could rope the moon
"Gabriel, love me" she begged as she kissed him back. She needed to feel his body against hers. Her nimble fingers quickly unzipped her jacket and tossed it onto one of the lower boxes.
"As you wish, my love" he whispered against her lips as his hands went to her the waist band of her pants and quickly undid them, removed her boots, and slid her pants down to the floor.
"No underwear?" he chuckled as he lifted her up against him and placed her bottom onto her jacket.
"I wanted to save time" she felt naughty for not wearing them but, at this point it didn't matter.
"I know you're right" he said as he wrapped her long legs around his waist and plunged up into her begging body. Just like he remembered, soft like silk and wet with excitement.
She made helpless mewing sounds as she wrapped her arms more firmly around his neck. Her head fell back, the tips of her long harm tickling the backs of his hands as he pressed deeper inside of her.
When I look at the sky
But can't see through the clouds
She shows me the brightest stars
If I think of coming back
'Cause I'm having my doubts
She tells me I've come so far
Nothing in this world comes easily
But I can't lose with her right next to me
She began to throb and pulsate between her legs with each steady stroke. She moaned aloud and her back arched against him. She felt the tip of his tongue as stroke the inside of her mouth and she responded in ardent. As he continued to kiss her, both of his hands eagerly caressed her buttocks and pulled her pelvis closer to him.
All manner of civility and restraint disappeared as pent-up frustrations were swiftly unleashed. Their yearning bodies came eagerly together. His blue jeans down around his ankles and her hands practically ripping his white dress shirt open. They laughed when they heard the sound of buttons falling onto the floor.
She hadn't experienced this kind of sweet pleasure in a long time. The joy steadily increased, spiraled higher and higher. Breathing hard, her heart racing wildly, the muscles in her thighs jumping involuntarily.
'Cause she thinks I could rope the moon
In her eyes there is nothing I can't do
When I think it's out of reach
She's the reason I still try
She thinks I could rope the moon
Oh she thinks I could rope the moon
Her breath was loud and rapid. She pulled herself up to where her chest was against his. She trembled with pleasure when he lifted her shirt up and found her hardened nipple, aching to be touched. She gasped as his skilled fingers tweaked it to make it even harder.
Their pleasure swiftly escalated, and too soon the initial tingles and spasms of their shared climax began. Muscles across their stomachs constricted in an erotic climax.
Melisande gasped again and again, arching against him. She could feel the thrusting vibrations coming up through her. Her hands curled around the nape of his neck, her eyes widened, and she cried out as the rapture was so intense it was frightening.
When finally the fierce explosion had passed, Melisande's fur was damp. She sagged her head against his shoulder and pressed her palms against his sweaty chest. They didn't know how long they stayed that way, locked together panting, resting, and regaining their lost breaths.
Gabriel's hands gently stroked Melisande's slender back, he sighed heavily and began to smile against her tousled hair. Her face pressed against the curve of his neck and shoulder, Melisande, moaning softly and kissing his slick fur, began to smile as well. Gabriel locked his wrists behind her waist.
They both realized that they would always love each other. No matter what the situation was.
"I love you, Melisande" Gabriel whispered into her damp hair.
"And I love you, Gabriel" Melisande replied as she held on tightly to the man she loved more than life itself.
I hope everyone enjoyed this chapter which gave a little snippet into the queen's personal life. If anyone has any questions, comments, or concerns or maybe something that you would like to see in one of the upcoming chapters please feel free to let me know. Many CYBER HUGS.