17 Night Together

The weather was calm, with no rain or dark clouds, it was just so peaceful, but cold. I was on the bed, the covers against my body, I was once again in my very revealing nightgown, which I hated the most, but it appears that mother will continue to torment me with dresses like this, I just hope it doesn't last long enough still I produce an heir.

I was lost in thoughts, thoughts of what might transpire tomorrow, it was after all a picnic, it would be the first I was ever out in society ever since I was married into this house, I wondered what lay in store for me.

I heard the door barge open, I jolted a bit, I knew it was Cedric because I heard the sounds from his boots.

I gulped, suddenly I wasn't just anticipating what might happen tomorrow but of right now.

In curiosity I turned on the bed quickly, the curtains were down. I couldn't see anything, only his movement in the shadows, it made my heart pound more than I can bear.

This was the first night, ever since I was married, that I haven't fallen asleep first, I was curious to where he has always slept all this time whenever I'm in bed, I was beginning to wonder when this charade of us spending the night together was gonna keep going, it appears I was about to find out.

The rest of the noises I heard were faint, I couldn't help but wonder what he was doing, surely he wasn't undressing, our dressing room was separate from the chambers, in what I have learned since I got here, so I figured I shouldn't bother about that.

I was becoming very eager to lift the curtains but then he would know I was watching him.

"Spying on your husband now?" his smooth luxurious voice sounds, it sent a shiver down my spine... gosh! I hated what his voice did to my body, why was I feeling this way? His voice was emotionless, I could even tell without seeing his face.

Caught in my act I finally pushed the curtains to the side and then my gaze landed on him, I gulped. He was seated at the chair set, a book at hand, his back leaned on the couch, his fingers flipping the book, he spared me no glance he must be busy with this book of his. Staring at him right now he appeared studious, it was still hard to grasp the fact he was once a General.

Obviously, he looked built for what he was capable of, his matured features could tell you of all the experience and knowledge he had, but what puzzled me was his calm nature, someone like him was supposed to be brutal right?

I cleared my throat.

"I was wondering... couch or bed?" I asked.

Finally, his gaze drifted to me, his green eyes pinning me down, what was it with those eyes of his, it was like some kind of magic was within them.

He raised an eyebrow.

"Couch or bed?", I motioned once again, I was enjoying his puzzled look like he was caught in a loop.

"You will have to be more specific".

"Where will you sleep? I have no intention of sharing this bed with you" I said with a scowl I was damn serious, I'm sure he can tell from my tone.

He shut the book he held in a swift motion.

"Of course the bed... where else do you think I sleep"

I froze, wait... does this mean all this time I fell asleep on the bed he was in too?

I gasped.

"I will not share this bed with you," I said sassily.

"Then you will get comfortable on the couch," he said with a nudge of his head.

"You should at least be a gentleman," I snorted.

He rose to his feet, walking up the bed. At instinct I shifted backward, he came and opened the curtain, my heart slammed loudly in my chest.

Yes, the bed was big, bigger than any I have ever seen and wider, but with him here now, it just seemed so small, ugh... this was sickening.

"Fine then, since you aren't too noble" I grabbed the pillows about five and divided the bed. I do not want this man anywhere near me.

"See... now we can both sleep in peace," I said.

He made a hmm sound, I didn't know what the sound meant or what he was thinking, anyway I didn't care.

"Wedding night traditions end after a month," he states.

My eyes went wide at his words.

"After a month you shall have your chambers," he said, letting go of the curtains.

How come mother didn't mention it, that sneaky woman was surely planning to prolong the wedding night tradition, was she that desperate?

I watch his shadow retreat.

This was a good thing then, after a month I will be free from these chambers and have my own space, I just couldn't wait.

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Everywhere was quiet so quiet, I groaned hearing cracking noises, I used the blanket to cover my face at the sound, I didn't know where it was coming from and I didn't care, I just wanted my sleep, I drifted off again but then...

Loud Shatter

I gasped, flashing my eyes open, my heart beating loudly as I sat up, the thunder strike, when did the weather change? It was just so peaceful a moment ago.

My eyes widened when I saw the window glass in pieces on the floor, something was wrong and it chilled my bones. I felt the sheets tighten together, my head automatically turned to my side and then I saw it... the cause of the window breaking.

It was Cedric, he laid unconscious in the other space, the shirt he wore glued to his ripped body. His hair was drenched, his fist tightened on the sheets once more and the other windows cracked ready to break into pieces, I yelped frighten.

Cedric's head tilted to and fro slightly, his teeth clenched and then the unexpected happened, the broken glass levitated, my eyes widened in shock.

"Lord Cedric" I managed to say his name. I had to stop this... whatever was happening right now before the worst. I quickly took off the pillows creating the space, I reached for his arm and jolted him.

"Lord Cedric" there was no answer, he was too deep in sleep.

"Lord Cedric!" I panicked.

The glasses came.

"CEDRIC!"