Black Forest

Richard decided to take a ride. He took his favourite horse and rode it until tall trees in the forest. Once he reached the green landscape, he breathed deeply fresh air and kept on riding slowly

Amelia left the palace, with the help her friend Inge. She traveled to Bavaria to meet her betrothed in secret. She rode into the forest, although never knowing what he looked like she wondered if this was a good idea after all.

Fernando rides swiftly like the wind while on his way to meet his betrothed. As he rides, he thinks of what she may looks like. Will she find him too old, too ugly, or just not worthy? Only time will tell...

There's a sound of another rider on the distance, Amelia's eyes perked up as she wondered if this was him, it had to be she thought. As he rode closer her nerves, she thought, may over come her.

As he rounds the bend, Fernando sees a petite, young woman sitting on top of a majestic horse. He slows down to a trot, his nerves overcoming him slightly. His heart beats fast, nearly out of his chest as he begins to speak. Hello there beautiful. You must be Amelia. I am Fernando.

As he approached her, she smiled "Yes, I am she your majesty" she said as she examined his features. He was quite older than she expected but very handsome.

Fernando smiles, I needed to see you before we married. I have only heard of your beauty and I must say, you are more than what they described. He jumps off his horse and ties the reins to a tree. Fernando cannot help but to notice the nervousness of her tone, the look of slight fear in her eyes but he doesnt wish that for his future Queen. He wants her to care for him.

She blushed when he gave her such a gracious complement. "Thank you, your too kind. My father never gave me details about your appearance but your very handsome" she said as she dismounted her horse and tied it next to his.

He motions for her to come closer. He takes a hold of her hand gently, his other hand caressing her soft, beautiful face. I wish that you will find me desirable and pleasing. You will never go without and shall be thoroughly spoiled. Fernando's heart beats faster and faster. The moment of the wedding now seemed so far away...

His words were very meaningful, and as he caressed her face she felt a spark, although she had never been in love before only had many admirers. "I do find you desirable, no man has ever treated me with true and honest love" she said being very honest with him.

He smiled, I am a very honest man Amelia. A lie will never pass my lips. He felt genuine feeling for her suddenly. Fernando runs his long fingers through her hair, fighting every urge to kiss her for the first time....

She looked into his eyes and smiled, she knew he was just trying to gain her approval. Then saw some actual sincerity in him as he ran his hands through her hair. "I do hope I can believe that"

You can trust me. Fernando steps back to the little pouch on the saddle of his horse. Reaching inside, he pulls out a ring, belonging to the Queens of Italy. He smiles as he walks back to her. He gently takes her delicate hand and places the ring upon her finger. Please take this ring as a promise that I shall always be honest and loving.


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Amelia's eyes begin to well up as he placed the beautiful ring upon her finger. With butterflies in her stomach she wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him. She pulled back right away "Forgive me your majesty, im just...." she felt overwhelmed with joy and had never kissed a man before.

You may kiss me all you want Amelia. I am to be yours soon enough. Kissing will not takeaway your innocence love, I promise. He holds Amelia close to his body, stroking her long, beautiful locks. When is the wedding to happen?

Amelia blushed but felt content in his arms. "I suppose your right could we maybe try it again?" she asked ignoring his question about the wedding. She didn't want to think of her father at this moment.

Of course. Fernando pulls her close, his hands behind her head, fingers tangled in her long hair, and pulss herin for a deep kiss. Their mouths melt together, dancing although not feverishly. Fernando wishes for her so bad in this moment but will wait for her.

When he took control and pulling her close, She was a bit nervous until their lips met again. This time she closed her eyes and kissed him with more feeling. Suddenly, she felt an un describable feeling between her legs. She looked up at him and smiled. Was that more satisfactory? she asked egar to know and feel more of this passion. Although, not until the wedding night.

You kiss very well my dear Amelia. Fernando breathes deeply, noticing that she does seem to bring out a side of him that has been hidden for many years. Love, we must discuss the wedding. Has your father set any date? I have not heard from him in a while.

Amelia looked away for a moment Well the family is in the process of planning by brother William's wedding. I am not sure if he has given ours another glance she said sadly. My siblings are always more important than I.

This gave Fernando a thought. What if we just went off on our own and married? She looks puzzled but Fernando doesn't pay attention. I am a King, he is a Duke and there is a contract for us to marry...he clears his throat...He couldn't do nothing if we went and did it ourselves. It would be binding.

Amelia bit her lip and thought about the idea of being married right away. I think that is a brilliant idea! Papa and William will be enraged, then perhaps they will pay some respect to me she said and jumped into his arms. Lets get married this night!

Well then....what are we waiting for? Let's find a chapel and go do this! Fernando says with joy. He has not felt this alive in so long. He take her hand and leans in for a soft kiss. I shall let you lead the way as I do not know my way around here...