Secret Garden

My hand was still tightly holding Beatrice's as we run are way through to my hidden place. It was very well hidden away from the court and no one could invade on our privacy.

Still holding hands, they walked to the garden. His hand was warm and strong, and their eyes locked briefly. Beatrice smiled at him, feeling her pulse leap at the touch of his hands on her fingers.

This garden is so beautiful. Now I can see why you love it so much.

She said as she looked around in awe. It was well hidden garden with many flowers of all kinds, that softly were swaying in the warm breeze.

Thank you for showing me this place.

That is quite alright Beatrice. I liked our hands being joint together and didn't want to let go. The loose strands of her hair were blowing showing me her nice neck. I gulped hard her red lips stood out like a piercing colour of blood. I stood before her gently wrapping my arm around her waist as her other was still in my hand. I searched her eyes for any sign of a no. I kissed her neck my nostrils flared at the smell of her and I found myself weak at the knees.

Her knees had trembled as he wrapped her in his arms, the waves of pleasure had exploded down her body. She gasped at his soft touch of his lips on her skin, wanting more, needing more. She knew it was wrong, but she couldn't stop him, she didn't want to stop him.

I let my body stand still against hers as I held her in my arms letting the world carry on as we stood in this moment together. I had to kiss you so you knew that I was not just saying words but that my actions were true too. With my arm wrapped around her lower waist, I set down the strong rich fabric of the curtain sitting myself before her.

She slowly exhaled, her body trembling,  her face flushed and her eyes glittering with an  unfamiliar heat.

I've never been kissed before, and I'm glad you did kiss me. You showed me such sweetness and I thank you for it.

Please do sit with me. I asked her again thinking that she had not heard me the first. I guess you always thought that your first kiss would be with the one you were to marry.

Beatrice smiled as she spread her skirt out on the grass like a blanket and sat down.

I must admit I did think my first kiss would be with one I marry. But now I'm glad it didn't.

She said, her cheeks slightly blushing.

Yes I know that is exactly what I just said. I wondered how many other people tuned out whilst I was talking. So how long do you wish you wish to stay in Bavaria? The matters in Spain seem most urgent I don't think that I have yet to meet my whole family. They are spread out through Germany and other Dutch lands. I looked around to try and catch a glimpse of a butterfly but winter came.

After a deep breath, she looked up at a tall oak tree beyond the garden, its leaves still green.

I plan to leave very soon, my brother in Portugal needs me.

She replied as she looked back at him.

Are you planing to visit them, I mean your family?

My place is with my cousin at the moment. I hope to be of some use to him. He is actually a very soft hearted man who wants to please everyone but I think he should be firm. I had spoken very boldly about my cousin just then but it felt good to get it of my chest at last.

Beatrice lowered her eyes for a moment, then raised them again.

I hadn't had an opportunity to meet your cousin, the King. But I've heard him to be good, kind and wise King, loved by his people.

My cousin tries to be the best king that he can. He is not a ladies man. I said rather proudly of all the good work he had done and continued to do so as a king.

I never said he was.

She said, giving him reassuring smile.

Since I came here I only heard good about your cousin, the King.

Anna walked threw the Secret Garden with some flowers in her hand it was beautiful to her it was nothing like Iceland.