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Chapter 05 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After she was washed and dressed more appropriately, for why Aracely did not know. It was nearing time again for bed so she did not see the need for such fancy attire. Teyla had not brought her own dress in to help her but one the castle had for their royalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“May I explore the castle?” she asked as Teyla finished tying the chords to the back of her gown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Of course you may, Princess.” Teyla answered her. “John mentioned he wanted to show you the Castle, and I am sure he will be back in a few moments. You are also free to explore the castle on your own if you’d like that.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Oh, well…If he said he would return, then I can wait. It is only fair as I had shown him my village, yes?” she smiled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Forgive me if I am out of bounds, but how did your village respond to John’s arrival? Surely they must have thought that the Prince was a fool for traveling by himself!” Teyla asked. “I told him to take Ronon with him on his travels, and one day he had left without telling anyone, only that he had planned on finding a bride that would love him for who he is… I do not understand the concept of that. Surely everyone knows what the Prince looks like!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely sighed as she thought back to the first day. “Well, he had said his name was Johan and he had dressed in the clothes of a farmer. My people tend to be wary of strangers, especially so close to the season. Apart from the required taxes when the clergy from the castle comes, we truly have little to do with the King or the Prince by way of news and affairs.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Sorry? Season?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The men from Chulakka come to our village to claim our women and younger girls that are most fit for bearing a child. Our men defend us the best they can but with little resources it is difficult,” she replied. A few of their buildings had secret compartments where they would hide, but they were not always easy to get to if the village was caught off guard. That was also one thing she would also not say to a single person for it was their only defense. Even if she did grow to trust John’s people, Aracely knew she had hers to protect should that information fall to the wrong hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“You’re from the border lands then, Aracely? However, I cannot believe that the Chulakkans are that violent. The King would certainly have done something had the word reached him, he may have been an old fool, but he did not take attacks on his people lightly.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sighing, she felt the onset of head pain coming. It was a story said many times and again. “John had said much of the same. They are a dangerous people. We had petitioned and begged for help from your warriors at the outpost but they were of no assistance. Not until – Johan came. I have seen the damage they have caused with my own eyes, seen the pain in the faces of friends when their wives or daughters were taken. We would not create these untruths, for what? A few pieces of bread and medicine?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I am not saying you’re lying, Princess, but you have to admit, the soldiers refusing you any help sounds a little untrue.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Teyla, stop pestering my wife.” John’s voice suddenly sounded as he held out her hand for Aracely. “Are you coming? I will give you a tour of the castle.” He smiled widely, trying to put aside the feeling of grief about seeing his Father being carried out of his chambers in a coffin and being settled in the Main hall for the time being in order for the Royal court to say their goodbyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely was grateful for the interruption. She nodded as she took John’s hand for him to lead her out. “Please forgive her, and me. I do understand how it may sound to those who have not lived through such horror,” she said quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I have seen enough at your village to know you are speaking the truth, my love.” John smiled at her. “Radell’s blacksmith shop looked as if it was ready to fall apart!” He chuckled. “I would not have helped you trying to make a better defense if I hadn’t believed it was necessary.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As he lifted her hand to press his lips to it, she smiled feeling a sense of warmth filling her. “Thank you,” she whispered, her eyes transfixed on the man’s lips. “Uh – what duties is there to fulfill now? I fear I wasted a great deal of time by remaining in bed for so long with that still has to be done.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Right now, it is my duty and pleasure to show you around the castle, and the gardens.” John smiled. “I’m particularly fond of the garden, I have my own corner there that I like to work on.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Hmm,” she murmured thoughtfully as she studied him. “Would I be correct to assume that it is filled with roses? You seem to be the rose type of man I believe.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Oh I love roses, there’s a special part of the gardens for that, a beautiful rose garden… but no… my part of the garden has herbs such as lavender and rosemary and fruit trees, useful things.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely looked surprised. “I would love to see your garden even more now,” she replied. “Perhaps before dark?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John lead her out of the castle in to a small portion of the wide gardens. It had benches, a small river and trees a plenty. Smiling, he took her to his little corner of the garden, a well tend to section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She walked out under and through hanging vines of leaves and flowers in awe. While they did indeed pass over abundance of rose bushes to overwhelm a person, she found John’s personal paradise to be just that. “It is lovely,” she chanted as she looked around constantly turning to try to see everything at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reaching out she touched petals of jasmine and lavender, feeling the texture and inhaling their fragrances. Aracely did not stay in any one spot long before moving on, now to play as she danced through the leaves of an overgrown willow tree. It had been one of the first times that had truly forgotten the world around her and simply felt alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He chuckled as he sat down on the grass, watching Aracely dance around the garden. “This is the one place I go when I want to be alone. This is off limits to the maidens, and the servants only come here if it is necessary.” He looked at the soil between the rosemary saplings and made a face. “I need to weed the soil again though.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“So, no one is permitted to interrupt?” she asked as she looked over him as she went to breath in more of the flowers, that were not roses. “Of course unless it is of urgency.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Exactly.” John nodded. “The constant interference from Teyla and her servants drive me mad sometimes, I needed a place for myself and me alone… and now I’m sharing it with you.” He jumped up and walked to the pear tree, seeing that the pears were ripe. “Would you like to have a pear? These are the sweetest and juiciest you’ll ever taste.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Mmm thank you,” she sighed as she turned to fall into a patch of grass with a large smile. “I have been here not more than two suns and I understand the desire to run from the staff. I do not envy your life here. Perhaps I fell in luck with Gabriella. She always seemed to know when I desired to be alone with my thoughts.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was like a small piece of heaven inside the thick walls of the castle and for him to share it, she knew was a great deal. She knew she was certainly fond of John, before even before. Aracely was not yet ready to commit to loving him as he expressed over. But, she also knew in that moment under his tree she was growing into that love and smiled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John sat down next to Aracely and handed her a pear as he started to eat his own. He loved this playful side of her, she looked younger, happier, and carefree. “In some castle house holds, it’s even worse. It took me many years to get them to leave me alone when I asked them to, and even now, it’s still hard to get rid of them… as if I can’t dress myself!” John rolled his eyes and laughed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She leaned on her arm to bite into the fruit. Aracely did not take concern if the dress got soiled from the dirt. If anything she found Teyla’s reactions to be amusing and wished to see her face after she made her wear this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Help is welcoming at times. Such as last evening with your Teyla. That dress was God awfully uncomfortable. She did not have to speak the words but I suspected that it had been intended for Princess Chaya from the very beginning,” she mused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John chuckled. “You could have said no.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I was not given the chance to in that regard,” she narrowed her eyes as she looked up at the castle wall. In one of the balconies, she could see Teyla watching them and sighed. “Perhaps but I knew how important everything was to you and time was not on our side. I made do with the sacrifice of my comfort so that the service could move forward.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John caressed her hair. “Don’t ever think you’re less important than me, Teyla can be a tough one, she likes rules and regulations even though she’s expressing herself freely. And, to be honest, I think she’s testing you out.” He took another bite out of his pear. “She doesn’t like insecurity, and with me deviating from the normal path that a Prince or a King should stay on, frightens her… she might even try to scare you with stories about me.” John sighed. “Fear me, I’m a monster with a beautiful garden.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her thoughts immediately went to her conversation about his aggression in the bed and frowned. “Why would she wish to test me if not to find I am unsuitable for you? Does she – have specific tales that she might speak?” she asked glancing back up to the woman. Never more was she pleased to be away from her where she could not hear her questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I don’t know…” John said, “As far as I know I’ve been nothing but good to her.” He looked at her warily. “What did she say?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely pursed her lips not wishing to say. “We had not spoken much until after you left from my chambers this afternoon. But nothing that she did not immediately assure that I would likely experience,” she answered feeling as if she said too much already.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John was confused. “What are you talking about?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She shrank back on her spot on the grass. “I do not wish to say…”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sighing he laid down on his back, looking up to the skies in thought. “I talk in my sleep… which you experienced already… I have this habit of chewing my nails, hiding in my garden and enjoy a good cask of wine.” He said after a while. “I also regularly spar with Ronon… not with real swords as he’s afraid he’ll hurt me, but especially when I was younger, it was a good way to get rid of extra energy and frustration caused by mostly the servants.” He threw the remaining pieces of the pear into the bushes behind him, as he usually did. It would wither and serve as compost. “I would really love to take you out for a horse ride, a real horse ride, you know, on top of horses instead of in a carriage, through the village here, and then the open plains.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She smiled at the thought. “It would sound lovely,” she said, watching him. Perhaps Teyla wished to provoke a reaction from her because as of yet he had not given any indication of the aggression that was described. He did already admit to the occasional bed mate, which was not unexpected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As in bed that morning, she found herself behaving most unlike herself again. When John turned back to look at her she had leaned in and kissed him sweetly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Oh, I can get used to that,” he smiled as he kissed her back, and caressed her hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Thank you for sharing your garden with me,” she said, studying his eyes with fascination. “It – does help my own apprehensions a great deal.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I told you, if there is anything you do not like, or if there is anything you would like… don’t hesitate to tell me and I’ll make sure you get what you wish for.” John gently caressed her cheek and smiled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Yes, but I’m afraid that one thing I wish for even you cannot give,” she said softly, before kissing him again and saving the taste of his lips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John smiled. “First official thing I’ll do as King is send all the help possible to your village, my love.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“And again, I thank you, but that is not of what I speak. Even you cannot completely absolve me of my fears,” she said. “My other curiosity would come in time as we learn each more.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“You are a mystery, Aracely.” John smiled at her as he caressed her hair. “I like that!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I do not think that I am,” she said but grinned. “Please, I may be – difficult at times but should you wish to ask something of me I will answer for you the best I can. I know I have not been the most pleasant person in our meeting.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I can be difficult too.” John nodded. “Shall I show you the rest of the castle?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She looked up and realized the sun was setting. “Of course,” she nodded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Or… you know… we could just lay here in the grass and watch the sun set,” John smiled widely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere will be many more setting suns where I am sure there are better places to observe among the castle,\u201d Aracely pointed out. \u201cHowever, I am quite at ease right where we are now and I am in no eager rush to return to being beckoned on.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou could always tell them to leave you alone,\u201d John shrugged, snuggling up to Aracely, taking her in his arms as he continued to stare at the sky. \u201cOr just tell Teyla that you\u2019re done with her and that you desperately want Gabriella back, even if she doesn\u2019t know where everything is yet.\u201d He pointed out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She shrugged as she laid her head back onto his shoulder, enjoying the familiar position. \u201cI will think on it. Although, I cannot help but feel as if you and I are being spied upon,\u201d she said with a teasing smile and motioning her eyes above to indicate Teyla\u2019s continued vigil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs long as she\u2019s staying there, all is well in the world.\u201d He smiled widely as he caressed her hair, and then realized something. \u201cThis is not one of your own dresses that you\u2019re wearing, is it?\u201d He plucked at the fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo,\u201d Aracely said, exaggerating on the one syllable. \u201cGabriella had given Teyla another dress of mine but when I finished my bath, she had come in with this. I was far too cold to stand there and wait so I settled and let her dress me in this. I had the feeling that I was being treated like someone\u2019s new doll.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John chuckled. \u201cYou need to set boundaries.\u201d He slowly moved his hand over her torso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She closed her eyes enjoying the feeling of his hands over her form. \u201cAnd I will, once events begin to settle and I am sure my friends are well through the season. I cannot help but continue to feel as if I am standing on the edge of a cliff with worry.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI just hope our help will arrive in time for them.\u201d John said softly. \u201cDid you know that a member of the Royal court accused you of lying? He infuriated me, he has not even met you, nor has he seen the state of your village with his own eyes. He thinks that you\u2019re making things up because I\u2019m gullible when it comes to pretty women in distress.\u201d John made a face. \u201cI will make sure to remove him from the court when I get the chance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely put her hand to his face in hopes to calm the man. While her eyes were filled with sadness she gave a small smile. \u201cI am unsurprised at hearing that. Teyla, when I shared it with her did not believe me either, but she did not make accusation of deceit. Be patient with those people I ask. I am sure they will realize the err of their words in their time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI had suspected that people would be unhappy with me not marrying Chaya, but I did not expect that they would so actively try to make me unhappy. We haven\u2019t even been wed for a full day cycle, my Father has just passed away and it just frustrates me.\u201d He then looked at her and sighed. \u201cI wanted to propose to get rid of them all and replace them with all members of your village. I know it\u2019s a fool\u2019s decision, but at least I would be certain that your friends are all right and that you\u2019ll be treated properly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She only smiled at him as he let out his words. When he was done, she kissed him briefly before turning her body so that she was nestled inside his arms where he would keep her warm in the now darkened garden. \u201cIn time, we all will overcome our fears,\u201d she said closing her eyes against him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They laid in comfortable silence for a long time until John\u2019s stomach started to growl loudly. \u201cLet\u2019s get us supper.\u201d He said, and slowly got up. He held out his hand for Aracely so he could help her off the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSounds positively wonderful,\u201d she replied feeling a bit hungered herself. Brushing off the dirt from the bottom of her dress she smiled up at John before following him out from the gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After supper in the banquet hall, John decided to show Aracely around in the Castle, occasionally being stopped by Ronon or Teyla or even Meredith and George to ask him non-important questions. He knew that Teyla had put them up to it, and he was slightly irritated by it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRonon, I have something to do for you.\u201d John said after the third time Ronon stopped both him and Aracely. \u201cSend out a group of men to the village of San Franciskus, tell them to ask for Sir Lorne or Halling and let them ask what they can do for the village.\u201d He said. \u201cI know I am not King yet, but I soon will be. I want you to do it now, it can not wait. I want you to go and see the soldier out post near that village and ask them why they have never helped those people, while they have asked. Appropriately punish them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ronon blinked at John and sighed as he began to walk away. \u201cAs you wish.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely bit on her lip before reaching a hand out before Ronon was too far away. \u201cSir Dex? If I may?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYes, milady?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf you could have your men to assure that Radell, our blacksmith, has some breads and dairies? I always brought him some for his family in the mornings. His mind is a bit different than ours and sometimes forgets when his food stock runs low for his family,\u201d she asked with notable concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ronon looked at John gave him an assuring nod. \u201cWe shall bring food, medicine and seeds, milady.\u201d Ronon replied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThank you,\u201d she smiled gratefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ronon bowed and continued to walk down the corridor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe\u2019ll hate me for sending him away like that, for so many moons.\u201d John grinned as he put reached out for Aracely\u2019s hand to continue showing her around the castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their walk had less interruptions after it was clear the Prince was less than pleased. Only those with questions regarding the upcoming services dared to approach the two, questions of which both were more than pleased to answer and share opinions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNow, if you ever need to find a servant to help you out… in the unlikely event that they decided to leave you alone for a while… this corridor houses all the servants, including Gabriella.\u201d John said as he pointed at the corridor. \u201cI just don\u2019t like walking through there because they likely all talk all at once and sound like loud angry birds.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She smiled as she looked down to find an occasional person crossing the corridor from one room to another with arms filled of clothing and other materials. \u201cI will have to be sure to find Gabriella\u2019s room once everything has settled,\u201d she commented softly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou can always ask another servant to go and fetch her for you.\u201d John offered. \u201cAs I said before, Teyla\u2019s strong willed and probably extremely stubborn, but she is still your<\/em> servant. If you want Gabriella to help you instead of Teyla, you should say so.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI will, I just don\u2019t wish for her to overwhelm herself. It is a very new setting for her as compared to home before I ask her to tend to her duties again. Even she could use some rest now and then, yes?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOf course.\u201d John nodded and continued to walk until they were at one of the exits of the castle. \u201cTomorrow, you should exploit your status of being relatively unknown, and walk around the village while you can, Gabriella and one of the other maidens could go with you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely smiled brightly at the suggestion. \u201cI would certainly love that! It will give me the opportunity to find some crafts to occupy my time within the castle when there is little to tend to.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMaybe I should send one of the soldiers with you, just to ease my own mind.\u201d John said thoughtfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She looked up at him questioningly with a teasing glint in her eyes. \u201cDo you believe that Gabriella and I would run away?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo,\u201d He put his arms around her and planted a kiss on top of her head. \u201cI am afraid that something might happen to you, that\u2019s all.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou have said yourself that I am still an unknown with the people around the castle. I have been kept in your presence or within the chambers since arriving so I do not anticipate any harm to come before formal services for the crown is held,\u201d she said feeling a bit defensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat? I can\u2019t be worried?\u201d John asked and sighed. \u201cI won\u2019t send anyone with you, apart from those you want to come with you, that is.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She gave him a pleased smile and shook her head. \u201cI will be pleased to bring one of your men with us. Of course I ask that he not be dressed so – formally.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThank you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking notice of the darkness outside, Aracely sighed and mourned the end of a rather eventful and pleasurable day. She still ached inside but continued to desire the company of John. \u201cPerhaps we should consider ending our day,\u201d she frowned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He avoided the main hall on their way back to their sleeping chambers. \u201cI\u2019d love it if you would honor me with your presence in my bed…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She bit on her lip as she looked straight ahead of them as they walked. \u201cAre you wishing to…?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI just want your companionship, your warmth, nothing else… not everything in a man\u2019s head involves sex.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raising her head to study his sincerity, she did smile again. \u201cVery well. You cannot blame me for being – uninformed. And thank goodness because I am feeling still very \u2026 tender.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He chuckled and took her to his chambers. \u201cI\u2019m sorry…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI know you are John. I\u2019m afraid I won\u2019t be capable of pleasing you again for a number of days.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John shrugged. \u201cThat\u2019s okay, my love.\u201d He said, stepping into his chambers. It was nothing like the Royal Chambers, even though he had curtains to make the room darker at night, he had light furniture but the longer wall was filled halfway with shelves of books. \u201cYour presence pleases me enough.\u201d He noticed that the maidens had put a jug of wine on the table in the small seating area. \u201cWine?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely had wandered over see all the books before she replied. \u201cI would love some, thank you,\u201d she said in a soft, distracted voice. \u201cI don\u2019t believe I have ever seen so many books in one location other than a library.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He poured them both a glass of wine and smiled. \u201cI\u2019ve almost read them all, you\u2019re more than welcome to read them too.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She nodded as she knelt to view the titles on the lower shelves. \u201cThank you,\u201d she murmured, pulling one book off a shelf to carry back with her to the sitting area. \u201cI can truly say that it has been an – interesting day,\u201d she smiled as she sipped her wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John pulled off his boots and tossed them into a corner and relaxed into his chair, taking a sip of his wine, recalling the amazing sex they had earlier. \u201cIt certainly has.\u201d He said with a mischievous grin on his face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo,\u201d Aracely said shaking her head and pressed her legs together with a wince. \u201cI hurt just thinking about it now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOh my!\u201d John nearly choked on his wine. \u201cYou had sex one time and you think you know what I\u2019m thinking!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAbsolutely not! That grin on your face says enough and that<\/em> has been the most life altering event that occurred to me since the sun had risen today,\u201d she replied, setting her glass down in offense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn a good or bad way?\u201d John dared to take a sip of his wine, even though he knew that he could burst out in laughter at any time. What harm was there in teasing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She sat up straighter in her chair. \u201cI have not yet decided,\u201d she answered indignantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John grinned as he finished his wine. He set down his glass, got off his chair and kneeled down in front of Aracely. He kissed her softly on her lips. \u201cYou should be pleased I am a caring husband, and a very patient one.\u201d He caressed her hair and smiled. \u201cDo you want me to call one of the servants to draw you a bath so you can relax in the hot water?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her lips twitched as they sought to smile but she managed to resist. \u201cIf you would not mind,\u201d she nodded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John got to his feet and peeked his head out of the door down into the corridor. \u201cWould you like me to draw you a bath, your highness?\u201d A young voice sounded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s for Aracely, yes please.\u201d John said, walking back into the chambers, sitting back down in the chair and poured himself another wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She had watched him the entire time and smiled as he returned to his chair. \u201cDo you not plan to cleanse yourself?\u201d she asked curiously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI would love to, but I\u2019m not going to leave my chambers anymore. I will wait until you\u2019ve taken your bath.\u201d John looked at the servants coming into the chambers and followed them with his eyes until they disappeared into the washroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely nodded and finished her wine as her fingers traced the edges of the book. It wasn\u2019t long before the servant came out to announce the water was ready. Standing she followed the girl into the room and allowed her to help undo her dress before smiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat is on your mind, Princess?\u201d the servant asked as she put lavender twigs into the water. \u201cCan I just say, you have a wonderful smile?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThank you,\u201d she replied warmly. \u201cMay I ask your name?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is Janet, milady.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cJanet,\u201d Aracely repeated. \u201cI can finish undressing on my own, however would you please ask Prince John to come in shortly? I have something I wish to ask him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Janet blinked at her highness and bowed. \u201cOf course, milady.\u201d She then left the washroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She let her gown fall to the floor before undoing her undergarments and stepped into the bathwater, moaning at the warm water as it lapped at her sore muscles. Easing her way down into the tub, she sighed as she ran a hand along the inside of her thighs where she ached still.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John finished his wine after Janet had told him about Aracely\u2019s wishes and then looked around the corner of the washroom. \u201cYes, my love?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely turned to look at him over her shoulder. \u201cOh, well…\u201d she said forgetting about how she was originally intending to invite him to join her. \u201cI realized after I settled in the water that your bath is quite large to accommodate more than one body, and you have not bathed since the night before last that I recall.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He thought for a second and shrugged. \u201cLast night, after we arrived, before our marriage.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSo you do not wish to join me in this very warm bath?\u201d she asked sweetly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWell…\u201d John put his hands behind his back. \u201cIf you insist…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf you do not wish to then you do not have to,\u201d she blinked and turned back to focusing washing herself. If he was anything like he said, and that she suspected, his choice could sway. A part of her hoped he would not, to maintain his distance but another part hoped for another moment shared between them as such in the gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUhh…\u201d He had felt his cock twitch at her invitation and he wasn\u2019t sure if he could fully control himself. Ronon in his under wear, Meredith in female garments… Yep, I can do this.<\/em> John thought. \u201cAlright.\u201d He replied as he started to undress himself. George naked on a… on top of… a whore… oh… wrong choice.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

She looked back at him again and smiled before continuing with her bath, humming to herself. She tried to remain calm as she heard his clothing being removed before falling to the floor. \u201cThe lavender smells lovely, don\u2019t you think?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHmm… I was wondering why a part of my garden missed some lavender.\u201d John said as he approached the bath, wondering why it certainly was long enough, but not wide enough to sit opposite of her. His legs would simply get in the way. \u201cWould you mind if I\u2019d hold you while I\u2019m in the bath with you?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She looked down at the tub and shrugged. \u201cIt would be difficult not to. Unless I move further down for your comfort?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThat wouldn\u2019t be comfortable for you,\u201d John pointed out as he walked around the bath. \u201cMove just for a moment, so I can get in.\u201d Naked horses… wait they are naked. Ronon naked in a vegetable patch… no a flower patch filled with bees… Teyla in her… noo bad John. Meredith eating.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOf course,\u201d she said sliding down to make room. Aracely blushed as she kept her eyes down on her hands as she felt the water shift as he stepped into the tub. Once he was submerged, she lifted her head and smiled. \u201cAre you settled?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYes, I am.\u201d John answered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She turned and moved back until she was able to lean against his body. \u201cWhy is it that you are so<\/em> warm? My Lord!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWell, look at it this way, you won\u2019t be cold during winter time.\u201d John chuckled. Ronon in women\u2019s garments… Meredith eating a juicy grilled chicken with fat dripping down his chin… Ah, that\u2019s helping.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAre you saying that you wish me in your bed often?\u201d Aracely asked as she reached forward for the washing cloth that had escaped her, unintentionally exposing her back more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019d like that.\u201d John couldn\u2019t help but gently placing his hands on her back and run his fingers of her skin. \u201cI mean… it\u2019s not what is common but I\u2019m not normal in any regard.\u201d He found it difficult to think of nothing else but methods to continue to keep his growing erection from seeking more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Returning to his arms, she thought about the concept of sharing the Prince, no, her King\u2019s, bed nightly. \u201cI believe I may be able to accept that – of course, it would make sense if we had been any other wedded couple, correct?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He nodded as he swallowed hard, unable to speak. His hands continued to caress her skin, wandering around around to her side and up to brush against the slight curve of her breast. Aracely turned and looked at him through narrowed eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI thought you had said you did not wish for intimacy,\u201d she noted with a frown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy apologies dear Aracely. I was simply unable to keep from touching your fair skin. So lovely you are,\u201d John whispered as he raised his hands to her face and lean in to kiss her. \u201cI truly had – have no intentions. My blood, my body calls for you and is difficult to resist.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She looked at him as she realized that she felt quite the same and nodded. \u201cI do long for the warmth of your body as well. It is one of the reasons why I had asked Miss Janet for you to come.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John took the washcloth from Aracely\u2019s hands and gently started to caress her torso with it. \u201cThe other reason being that you just wanted me clean?\u201d He asked teasingly as he softly planted a kiss on her neck after he pulled her hair off it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUm,\u201d she said closing her eyes as she tried to think. \u201cNo. Although it does feel quite good but I believe it was more so that I may grow more used to the idea of you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He nodded as he slowly moved underneath her breasts with the washcloth. \u201cYou do know that you don\u2019t have to spend time with me if you don\u2019t want to,\u201d He said softly. \u201cI like your company, but whether or not you spend time with me is up to you, I know that you\u2019ve had a lot of new experiences and changes in the last few days.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely let out a sigh as his hand grazed her breast again. \u201cI – am aware yes, that I may keep to myself. You should know,\u201d she started to say as she composed herself. \u201cVala did make an attempt to convince me to seek you romantically before the village had learned of your true self. I – may have considered it before your query…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cReally?\u201d John smiled as he started to stroke her stomach with the washcloth, making small little circles as he did. \u201cWhy didn\u2019t you? I was trying too hard?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo,\u201d she shook her head. \u201cI let my fears and insecurities to take control on your earlier – advances. Too, the village and my friends were my priority and it has not been until I had met you that I believed that they will thrive again.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe start with San Franciskus, but I want Atlantica be one thriving and safe Kingdom again before our future heir takes the throne.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She grinned as she turned back in the tub to move to rest against his body again. \u201cDo you plan on us creating an heir so soon? I am unsure John… For that, I unsure if I am quite ready to become a mother of yet.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John blinked and then had to chuckle. \u201cWell then… I really… uh… You do know that with what we did this afternoon that ah…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am not naive to the ways of child making. I too know that many women have difficulties in conception. Vala is one and trust my words she wishes greatly for a child.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy love, if you are not ready to become a mother, then… I shall behave myself.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely sighed and let her arm fall over John\u2019s legs, tracing the muscle tone. \u201cIf it happens, then it would be meant to be,\u201d she said as she closed her eyes as she had quickly come to feel weary from the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feeling her hand on his leg made it even more harder to control his impulses. John swallowed hard and then managed to get out of the bath, wrapping a towel around his waist. \u201cThere, clean.\u201d He smiled widely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His sudden departure, and loss of heat for her left Aracely in surprise. She was about to say something when the reason for his abrupt behavior was clear beneath his towel. \u201cOh…\u201d she let out. \u201cI am so deeply sorry to cause you such – discomfort.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m not uncomfortable.\u201d John told her and smiled. \u201cI\u2019ve merely lost my focus for trying not to get aroused and I\u2019m keeping my word. I just want your company, your warmth in bed.\u201d He planted a kiss on top of her head. \u201cI\u2019ll go and get into my sleeping garments.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She nodded feeling a bit of disappointment. \u201cI won\u2019t be long. I am almost finished,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSorry!\u201d He called out from the other room as he got into his sleeping clothes. \u201cYou\u2019re just so beautiful inside and out.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smiling, Aracely finished her bath before Miss Janet returned to with her night clothes. Finding that she was truly weary, she found no hesitation when climbing into John\u2019s bed and under the covers. Sighing, she smiled as she curled into a ball on her side as she sought comfort. \u201cYour bed is truly more soft than my own.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe should get you a new bed then.\u201d John answered, \u201cJust in case you wish to sleep on your own sometimes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhy can I not claim this bed for my own?\u201d she asked teasingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBecause it\u2019s mine… I love this bed!\u201d John hugged one of his pillows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThen you are intending to move it to the King\u2019s chambers once you are crowned officially? I believe I may cause you grief because I do not believe that I wish to leave the comfort of it should you wish to go to bed with a – another woman.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John blinked, hadn\u2019t he made himself clear before? \u201cOne; I am not moving to the Royal Chambers, even if they redecorate it. Two; Are you out of your mind? We\u2019re married!\u201d He sat up and got out of bed to start pacing around. \u201cIt\u2019s that what you think of me? A man who just screws every one he wants to? I am not like that!\u201d He ranted while he ran his hands through his hair. \u201cI would not do that! But sure, if you want to be treated the way my father treated my mother, the way my grandfather treated my grandmother, then fine. Go to your room.\u201d He continued and then looked at her. \u201cNo wait, I\u2019ll leave.\u201d He grabbed his housecoat, pulled it on and stormed out of his room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely sat up in surprise and tried to speak but he had gone on so fast that she doubted he even noticed. After he ran out, she sat down on her knees in the large bed just staring at the door. Had she anticipated that emotional of a reaction to something so very common, she would not have said a word but still, in the end she came to realize just how much it hurt him and that alone pained her greatly for all that he had done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not bothering with grabbing a covering, she flew off the bed and ran to the door. As she exited the room, she looked both ways down the large corridor, but did not see him. \u201cJohn?\u201d she called out. \u201cPlease, I am so very sorry…I did not mean…\u201d she repeated as she spun around in place trying to decide the direction to seek him out but knew not of what else to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAre you alright, Aracely?\u201d Teyla\u2019s voice sounded as she appeared from one of the rooms along the corridor. \u201cIs something wrong with John?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am afraid I have upset him. I did not mean – I wish to apologize but I do not know where he ran to,\u201d she replied very upset. \u201cOh I am such a fool!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI do not mean to pry, but what were you talking about?\u201d Teyla slowly approached Aracely with a light smile on her face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She looked at the woman and sighed as she collapsed in a heap to the floor. \u201cI thought that our talk was of light hearts but I had said something about if he chose to bed another woman…I did not mean it as he may think. He should not have chosen me. I will only make him a terrible wife.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThat is true.\u201d Teyla nodded and helped Aracely to her feet. \u201cYou will have to get used to this, John is much like a spoiled child, he is driving us mad with his need<\/em> to change the way the Royals have lived for numerous of generations, tradition that has served the King and Queen for many years, and he doesn\u2019t give up. John should<\/em> bed other women, it is what is expected of him. You have done a good thing tonight, Aracely.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking at her, Aracely could not help but feel anger. \u201cHow could anything good<\/em> leave one feeling so bad? How could having a different vision for a future be so wrong? You say he is a good man, of good heart and well intentions yet you paint him as – as \u2026 No!\u201d She pulled away from Teyla before going down the hall to begin searching, to beg John for his forgiveness for her misspoken words with great determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teyla walked after Aracely, sighing. \u201cStubbornness is a great personality trait for a King, tradition is even better. With John straying from the path his ancestors set upon, he will fail the Kingdom. You should leave John to stew for a little while.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLeave me Teyla or so God help me I will not<\/em> be held responsible for what I may say or do,\u201d she replied in a dangerously low voice. \u201cYou had made it clear since my arrival that you had preferred the King\u2019s choice of Princess Chaya for John, but the King is dead and John had selected me<\/em>. If you do not like that then you are free to leave the castle tonight<\/em>.\u201d With that she turned back and continued on down the hall in search of the man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCongratulations, Princess Aracely.\u201d Teyla\u2019s voice sounded. \u201cYou\u2019ve passed.\u201d she added smugly. \u201cI am sorry if I caused you trouble by feeding you lies about John, but you need this attitude if John pushes his plan forward by making you rule equally at his side. The members of the Royal Court are brutal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely ignored her as she was still greatly angered. Turning the corner she prayed that she would soon find John and settle their misunderstanding – and come to a decision about Teyla\u2019s method<\/em> of conditioning that would cause such strife between the two who needed to come to terms with one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou might find him in the Main Hall, at his Father\u2019s side, Princess.\u201d Teyla kept following her. \u201cIt is your right to be angry with me, and John will certainly be as well, but trust that it was for your own good.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLeave me, now<\/em>,\u201d she repeated as she tried to recall the direction of the main hall before turning down another corridor. Why must this place be so large<\/em>, she thought as she hoped she was going in the right direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGo the next corridor left, then take the staircase down.\u201d Teyla called after her before walking away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She muttered a thank you, but not loud enough for it to reach the woman\u2019s ears before going as she said. Praying that it was not another trick of hers, she quickly located the staircase and hurried down through a final corridor off the landing. True to her word this time, Aracely found John at the King\u2019s side. Taking a deep breath after she paused briefly, she made her way across the floor with her face set with determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou were a fool to let Mother raise me like she did, Father.\u201d John spoke softly as he looked at his still form. \u201cI\u2019ve come so far, but they think I\u2019m mad.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is everyone else that is mad while you are the one true light amongst the darkness,\u201d Aracely spoke from behind him, looking up with courage of strength, but fear of rejection in her eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGo away.\u201d John said, rubbing his eyes as he refused to turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou will have to make me,\u201d she said in much of the same tone she used with Teyla, but softer. \u201cI was wrong and will gladly shout that from the balconies at the sun\u2019s rise, but I will not leave you like this.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo, you were right.\u201d John replied. \u201cMy Father was delirious when he spoke his blessing of me breaking with tradition.\u201d He still didn\u2019t look at her, he was furious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She heaved a deep breath before slowly stepping up to stand beside him on the pedestal. \u201cI assumed you to be just like the many suitors before but you filled me with such a strong desire and curiosity of life that had not been there before. You have done so much without my asking of you and I treated you – I continued to assume you were no different. You are. So much more than anyone could dare to dream,\u201d she spoke as she carefully moved closer. \u201cYour visions may not be welcomed by many but that does not mean they are wrong or that you are a fool. John…John look at me!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDon\u2019t worry, Aracely, I will not throw you out of the castle. Stop making excuses and do not tell me — Just leave me alone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Between Teyla and John\u2019s miserable self pity, she had enough. Taking the final steps up to him, forcing him to face her, her hand flew across his face. The sound of her slap echoed through the empty hall but she could only look at him. Anger, sorrow, passion in her eyes as she struggled to keep her breathing in control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOuch!\u201d John glared at her. \u201cWhat? Make up your mind, Aracely, because at one moment I feel like you\u2019re my soul mate, and the other moment I think you\u2019re Teyla, trying to change me and force me back into tradition!\u201d He rubbed his cheek, she could hit hard, he hadn\u2019t expected that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI have made my mind the moment you ran from the bed chamber. And Teyla! After all she put me through the last two days, I think it may be best that you take that – insult back!\u201d she said, her voice just an octave from shouting her emotions. \u201cIf she comes near me again, it will only be too soon!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYes, well… I don\u2019t know what you two have been up to when I wasn\u2019t around, but I am not taking that back.\u201d John said, \u201cI have no idea what she has been telling you, maybe it was wrong of me to tell her to tell you about the life in this caste.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely raised her chin as her eyes flashed in hurt. \u201cThen by all means. Be the King that everyone expects you to be. Be the man who uses and abuses women in his bed for his own pleasure and amusement. Use me as what a wife is intended to be – a vessel to produce your heir and nothing more, but do not – do not come to me for advice or companionship because you want to be a stubborn pig!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI don\u2019t want you to… I don\u2019t! It\u2019s you<<\/em> who thinks that I should do that. And then to even think for a second<\/em> that I would be unfaithful and sleep with other women underneath the same roof as my wife? I must have really done something wrong since we\u2019ve met, because I have done nothing but treat you with the respect that you deserve!\u201d John hopped off the pedestal. \u201cAnd I can\u2019t believe we\u2019re having an argument at my Father\u2019s body!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt had to be said, no matter the location. I was only trying to be the wife – the Queen everyone expects me<\/em> to be. Until you came I had no intentions of living a life such as this,\u201d she cried throwing her arms out to indicate the grandeur of the hall. \u201cI know nothing of – love other than the stories that are spoken to me \u2026 My mind is so confused! In one ear I have Vala\u2019s encouragement to follow my heart that I would have a happy life with you that she has with Danyel – in the other other ear I have Teyla making me feel that I am unworthy of being your wife… I just don\u2019t know what to do anymore – to please you, to gain the confidence of the people here…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He crossed the space between him and Aracely and took her in his arms. \u201cI just want you to be you… the Lady Aracely of San Franciskus, the leader of her people.\u201d John said, caressing her hair. \u201cI don\u2019t want a Queen, I want my Aracely, the one who gave a traveller a chance to prove himself worthy of you despite him being slightly mad for travelling by himself. The one who earned the respect of her people, the friendship of her people, with her big heart… I don\u2019t know what Teyla has told you about me, but I told you to always – always come to me if you have questions that need to be answered… or to verify if stories are true…\u201d John sighed. \u201cI know I\u2019m not someone like Halling or Danyel, or like any man you expected me to be… but I am no different than that traveler that got a chance to win a pretty lady over.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her eyes filled with tears as she nodded. \u201cI am so sorry, I truly did not wish to anger you like that, please forgive me,\u201d she cried. \u201cI know, I truly know now that you were never the man that I was told you were. I do not know what had come over me to believe her words.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John knew who Aracely meant when she said her<\/em>. \u201cI am sorry… I knew that Teyla was going to try to test you… but I had not expected that she\u2019d tell you that whenever I bedded a woman that I\u2019d treat her without respect, that I would be abusive, as you said…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unable to say anything more, for all had been said, she could only let her tears fall as she let herself cling to his body, wrapping her arms around him. There was a comfort that only his arms could give and after all the words exchanged, she desperately desired them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John lifted her up and started to walk back towards his chambers. \u201cI will deal with her tomorrow, when you\u2019re in to town with Gabriella. Right now, we both need some rest.\u201d He planted a kiss on her forehead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI already said some words to her,\u201d she sighed as she held onto him. \u201cI told her that if she is unhappy with your choice in me then she should leave tonight. I was so angry!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cShe didn\u2019t like Chaya much, I doubt she leaves.\u201d John said. \u201cBut good on you for speaking your mind, you\u2019re her Princess and tomorrow you\u2019ll be her Queen, she needs to play by your rules.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely tucked her face into the crook of his neck and sighed into the warmth he wrapped her in. \u201cWhen you offered to share your chamber…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYes?\u201d He easily walked up the stairs carrying her and walked through the corridor. \u201cI meant it, why should things be different for a married couple in the castle, while they would share the same bed if they weren\u2019t as well off.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI like that,\u201d she smiled. \u201cI am so sorry.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSo am I.\u201d He smiled at her and kissed her tenderly, almost stumbling into a wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely could not help but to laugh. \u201cI do wish for us to return to our bed without finding ourselves bruised!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDon\u2019t worry, I know where we\u2019re going.\u201d John chuckled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLast I recall, neither of us have the ability to walk through stone walls,\u201d she teased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFortunately not.\u201d He turned a corner. \u201cWe\u2019re nearly there.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThank goodness because I do truly find your bed quite comfortable and after all this, to lose that would be quite difficult…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He pushed the door open with his foot and closed it with the same foot after walking in his chambers. He then gently placed her onto the bed and disregarded his robe. \u201cThere, all comfortable.\u201d He smiled as he pulled the covers over her as he got into bed himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once John settled down, she shifted over, cautiously lying beside him. In the quiet of the dark, as they slowly let the stress of the day dissipate, Aracely could not help but say softly, \u201cAnd I am still quite sore…\u201d before laughing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He chuckled as he took her in his arms. \u201cYou will be for a few days, I\u2019m sorry.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe ache – is not a bad one. Though it does become distracting at the most inopportune times, such as now when I wish to sleep.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDo you want Janet to draw you another hot bath?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo, because I would wish for you to join me again and I fear we would simply end up back here,\u201d she replied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWell… there is a good way to remedy your ache…\u201d John said thoughtfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She lifted her head from his shoulder and narrowed her eyes. \u201cI am almost afraid to ask…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He grinned and softly kissed her forehead. \u201cWell there\u2019s that… but I\u2019m keeping my word.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSuch a gentleman you are,\u201d she sighed before settling back in for the night. \u201cI still won\u2019t feel particularly friendly to Teyla in the morning. I just wished to let you know.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWell I\u2019m not happy with her either. I am sure she\u2019ll make herself scarce in the morning.\u201d John kissed Aracely tenderly. \u201cDon\u2019t worry, I\u2019ll take care of it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI believe you,\u201d she said with a yawn. \u201cSleep well my John.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSleep well my love.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Over the following several days, everything moved quickly. While Aracely enjoyed her morning in the market with her friend at her side, her return to the Castle was overwhelming as she was pulled back to her private bed chambers to prepare for the crowning of the new King and his Queen. Teyla avoided her almost the entire time except for times where she had to convey messages between John and her before the services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The crowning was a long drawn out evening that Aracely was greatly relieved when it was over so that they would be able to proceed to the supper table as she was greatly hungered. As members of the court were to join the royal couple, she came across her first objection when she insisted that her friend Gabriella join them. Many of the older men in the court expressed their displeasure of a servant dining with them, but was quickly silenced by John.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf you do not agree with my ways, feel free to leave.\u201d John told them. \u201cI am sure that replacements are easy to be found.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John had hated the coronation. He had insisted on a short one, but it seemed to go on for hours. Between bringing his father to his eternal resting place in the crypt underneath the castle and the coronation, he wanted to eat and spend the rest of the evening asleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOr actually, anyone who does not agree with my ways, I want to see you tomorrow. I might have something for you that you will like.\u201d He shrugged as he took a bite out of his chicken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That brought about a look of surprise in Aracely who looked at him questioningly. \u201cMy John?\u201d she asked softly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John grinned. \u201cI will send them out to find the villages who need our help.\u201d He whispered in her ear with a smile. \u201cInventory it all and things like that. That way I won\u2019t have to send soldiers out.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She sat back in her chair with a smile that earned looks of caution on the others. Nodding her agreement she continued her meal in a much cheerful mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supper continued on more as expected before everyone gratefully retired for the evening. There was a great deal more needed to be tended to but it all would be worked on its time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John was glad to be in his chambers, without any of the servants. Even though Gabriella had made him laugh when she had wished the both of them good night with a giggle and a \u2018can\u2019t believe I\u2019ve just called you Queen, Aracely!\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He had made it clear to Teyla that if both he and Aracely needed anything they\u2019d call for a servant, he had also made it clear to her that maybe it was time for her to step down as head of house, but she was free to stay at the castle for as long as she wanted. That didn\u2019t really sit well with Teyla, but she had to admit she deserved that and she would think about his proposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John poured him and Aracely a glass of wine and kicked off his boots before he sat down in his chair. \u201cAre you pleased that these events are over?\u201d she asked as she finished changing for the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John nodded. \u201cAlthough the next days will be probably even more horrific.\u201d he replied as he took a sip of his wine. \u201cI have a lot of catching up to do and decisions to make.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYes,\u201d she said taking a sip of her wine as she sat. \u201cWhat have you decided to do with Miss Teyla? Other than her – method of choice for pushing my anger, she has served her role to you very well. Has she not?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYes… anyone else who would have done what she has would most likely end up in chains or sent back home to where they came from, I just can\u2019t do that to Teyla.\u201d He rubbed his eyes tiredly. \u201cI have given her the choice to give up her position and let her stay at the castle for as long as she wishes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely smiled lightly. \u201cI do wish you had not done that but it is now said and done. I have observed her over the day. I do believe that she – learned the wrong of her lessons.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cShe probably has.\u201d John sighed. \u201cHowever, it\u2019s probably for the best if she steps down to avoid her making the same mistakes in her judgement. Should she not decide to, I will have to think of something else.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGive her time. She may surprise us both,\u201d she replied. \u201cLet us rest now. It was a long day for you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John downed his wine and started to get out of the many layers of clothing. Not ever again will I wear this… I hope<\/em> he thought as he eyed them from the heap in the corner as he got into his night wear. \u201cHow are you feeling?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWeary but fine,\u201d Aracely said with a lazy smile from the wine. \u201cAnd you?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDefinitely a bit drunk.\u201d John nodded, trying to remember how many glasses he had during supper and lost count. He climbed into bed. \u201cI\u2019m surprised I\u2019m making sense.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou sound perfectly well,\u201d she replied finishing her glass then went to join him under the covers. \u201cYou looked very handsome in your dressings today though. That is very clear in my mind while everything else feels to be a blur.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John snuggled up to Aracely and smiled. \u201cReally? Because all I could think of was you today, I am sure you made many hearts skip a few beats.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI certainly hope not. Last thing I wish for is to have someone at my chamber door,\u201d she rolled her eyes. \u201cOf course, they would be disappointed to find me not there, which is perfectly acceptable.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey\u2019d have to go through me first.\u201d He grinned as he kissed her tenderly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely kissed him back smiling. \u201cAs I said, they would be disappointed to find my bed empty as I would be elsewhere with the one I choose much more.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John slowly strayed with his kisses to her neck whispering, \u201cShould I be jealous of this man you choose?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWell,\u201d she said between unsteady breaths. \u201cHe is quite a handsome fellow, strikingly so in fact. I did try to resist his advances on many occasions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI believe I will have to find this suitor of yours and banish him from the lands. I do not wish to share my wife with another man as much as she does not wish to share me with other women,\u201d he said as he shifted so that he was almost over her as he smiled down, running his fingers through her hair that had fallen against the pillows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI find that would be difficult because that suitor is too the King,\u201d she grinned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI can hardly banish myself.\u201d John frowned. \u201cHmm…\u201d He slowly caressed her torso and smiled. \u201cI could however, if you wished me to, starve myself.\u201d He teased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely playfully frowned. \u201cI do not wish for my husband to make himself weak and ill for my sake. What good would that do for either of our needs?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI wouldn\u2019t completely starve myself… I have you to eat.\u201d He grinned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWould I not be messy? And I don\u2019t believe I would particular enjoy being eaten. I like my body just as it is…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou\u2019ll see.\u201d John grinned as he yawned. \u201cI\u2019ll have to show you another time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Surprisingly, Aracely found herself feeling a sense of disappointment but nodded. \u201cSleep well,\u201d she said kissing him. \u201cWe have an eternity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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John woke up the following morning feeling the familiar form of his beautiful Aracely wrapped around him and smiled. He still hadn\u2019t figured out yet how to let her continue her sleep as he tried to get out of bed, but one of these days, he would. Not that he wanted to leave the bed, he had other plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He snuck his hand underneath her night dress and started to caress her stomach, making circular movements with his finger tips, slowly making his way up to her breasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She slowly stirred to consciousness to the warm tingles of her husband\u2019s unique touch. Aracely smiled, but still unable to open her eyes from the remnants of sleep. \u201cYou truly know how to wake a person,\u201d she mumbled sleepily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m not done yet.\u201d He kissed her tenderly and brushed her nipple with his thumb as he started to play with her breast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOhh my,\u201d she sighed as she stretched her legs along his body. Blinking her eyes open, she could not help but grin. \u201cWould it not be easier for you without the garments in the way?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOf course, but you were sleeping and I couldn\u2019t move.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely hummed as he continued to tease her breasts, slowly awakening her body in many ways. \u201cJohn…please,\u201d she begged as her fingers began to seek his arms and skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John slowly got up and started to remove her sleeping garments. \u201cYou look so adorable when you\u2019re trying to wake up.\u201d He said as he kissed her after pulling off her dress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI have never been a fan of mornings,\u201d she replied, eager to return his affections. \u201cHowever I may grow to enjoy them in time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMornings are evil.\u201d John started to kiss her neck as his hand started to wander over her body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOhh, but if they are such as this often I may believe otherwise,\u201d she said as her eyes followed him. \u201cOf course without any pain would be preferable…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo pain.\u201d John promised her while kissing his way down her body. \u201cI promise.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nodding, she settled down into the bed to allow him to continue. \u201cI do understand that in time it lessens but I just…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He looked at her. \u201cI said, no pain.\u201d he told her. \u201cRelax, my love, I will not hurt you today.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDon\u2019t you mean you would not cause me pain?\u201d she asked sweetly. \u201cI do trust you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He planted a kiss on top of her breast and softly started to caress her inner thigh with his hand. \u201cRelax my sweet, close your eyes and keep breathing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely nodded and breathed through his touches, letting out low hums whenever a wave of warmth pleasure tickled over her skin. She was unable to close her eyes as he had asked for she wanted to see him and his every move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John kissed her nipple before starting to play with it with his mouth, humming a little to send extra vibrations through her body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She let out a breath enjoying the sensations he gave her. Reaching out, she ran her fingers through his hair, enjoying the softness of its mess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John took his time to warm Aracely up with his touches before he kissed his way down her stomach and started to pay attention to her hot center with his mouth, licking her out, tasting her, and occasionally gently brushing her pleasure mound to tease her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOhhhh!!\u201d she cried out, her hands pulling at the linens. \u201cJohn! Oh…\u201d she repeated over, losing all sense of thought. The more he gave her with just his tongue the hotter the fire in her stomach burned. \u201cJohn…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John hummed and reluctantly stopped with what he was doing. \u201cBreathe.\u201d He reminded her as he caressed her thighs, licking his lips, her taste still lingering. John moved up to kiss her tenderly. \u201cCan I please continue to eat my breakfast now?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is what you meant last night?\u201d she asked nearly delirious from the pleasure. Aracely had lip her own lips to moisten them from being nearly breathless. Being able taste her own body that he left on her from his kiss she found to be extremely erotic. \u201cMy lord…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI take that as a yes.\u201d John grinned and planted a kiss on her belly button before he continued to pleasure her with his tongue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She bit down on her lip hard to keep from calling out more when she felt his warmth on her sensitive skin. The fire had continued to build inside that she found it extremely difficult to remain still under his ministrations. As her hips began to buck more against him, she felt his arms wrap around her legs in attempt to hold her down which only further heightened the explosion that was sure to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He kept licking her and humming against her heat when her body started to shake and when she started to cry out his name. \u201cHmm… breakfast.\u201d He smiled when he was sure that her body was done responding to his touch. John crawled back up and took Aracely in his arms, pulling the cover over her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy lord,\u201d she breathed out as she slowly came down from her high. \u201cThat was…certainly…\u201d she tried to find the words to describe how she felt but was unable to find any. \u201cOh dear!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI told you I wouldn\u2019t hurt you.\u201d John smiled as he caressed her hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYes you did,\u201d she grinned. She turned to look up at him. \u201cI very much enjoyed that experience!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGood to hear.\u201d John replied. \u201cI very much enjoyed that too!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHmm, yes,\u201d Aracely hummed happily laying beside him in bliss. \u201cI don\u2019t think I wish to leave this bed at all during this day now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWell you don\u2019t have to.\u201d John said and kissed her softly. \u201cI will.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She frowned looking at him. \u201cMust you leave?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m sorry my love, I have to… I\u2019ll be talking with my Father\u2019s… my<\/em> advisers all day to see what should be done and what has happened and… well send off a few members of the Royal Court to do some simple inventory.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She nodded and sighed. \u201cThen I will be waiting for you at the end of your day,\u201d Aracely smiled, tracing his face with her finger. \u201cI have some crafts to entertain me. Gabriella always offered to show me how sew designs to fabric.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am glad you found a way to pass time.\u201d John kissed her and reluctantly got out of bed. \u201cOnce everything is settled, you\u2019ll have so much more to do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYes, I do hope so,\u201d she murmured as she thought of another way to pass the day then. \u201cMy John? When you leave would you please have the servant I met yesterday day come in? I believe her name was Amelia.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOf course my love.\u201d John found a clean set of clothes, nothing as formal as the things he had to wear yesterday – thankfully. \u201cI will also tell Janet that you\u2019d love to have some breakfast.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThank you,\u201d she replied laying back down, watching him dress. \u201cWill I see you before supper?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019ll try, but I can\u2019t promise you anything, sorry my love.\u201d John was finally dressed and made his way over to Aracely to kiss her again. \u201cI will think of you whilst dealing with boring things.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She shook her head. \u201cPlease do not set aside your duty for me today. I will be fine,\u201d she said. \u201cWe will certainly be together in the evening and it will be something to look to brighten the events.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf there is anything you want me to do for you, find me.\u201d He kissed her again and left the room, to find Amelia and Janet to tend to his wife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou wished to see me, milady?\u201d Amelia\u2019s voice sounded from near the door. \u201cJanet is fetching you breakfast as we speak.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely sat up and nodded. \u201cPlease if you come closer. I do not wish to speak what I ask of you too loudly…But first, would you please bring my gown closer,\u201d she said pointing to the housecoat laying across one of the sitting chairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOf course, milady.\u201d Amelia brought the housecoat to her queen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She quickly covered herself with the garment and smiled. \u201cPlease, sit,\u201d she said moving over on the edge of the bed as she looked towards the door to assure that Janet had not arrived yet. \u201cI have something I wish to ask of you and for me – it is a very big request.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amelia sat down on the bed next to her Queen, albeit slightly hesitant. \u201cYes my queen?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPlease be honest with me for I have no experience with this prior to my marriage to the King. Have you had the opportunity to be with a man – intimately?\u201d she asked with great discomfort. \u201cI do not mean any offense if you think that I believe you to be, how would I say… free with your body? I just wish for some advice, or guidance in pleasing the King. I know I must sound like a fool to you but I do wish for him to be pleased with me…It\u2019s just, I have observed you and Sir Dex speaking and it appeared as if you and he were a couple…It was really quite endearing to watch you two – oh my, I have said too much haven\u2019t I? I did not wish to intrude…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amelia chuckled. \u201cYou\u2019re not intruding, my Queen. And I know the fears you speak of, when it comes to Ronon… we… have not shared a bed together yet. However, I could go into town for you and find Hathora, she is a high class whore who has taught your King.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The smile that Aracely had quickly fell. She was not sure that she wished to come to face one of John\u2019s prior bed mates. \u201cOh, um…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy Queen, she is very discrete and she\u2019s good at what she does. She\u2019s one of the last safe whores in our village. I am sure that she will not mention how the King was useless at first.\u201d Amelia started to blush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She looked at the girl with a mixture of shock and distaste. \u201cI do not know what to say to that. If she is as you say, I will speak with her,\u201d she nodded, also coming quickly to the decision that she would set out the word that the King was now off limits. A woman still had to keep her pride after all, especially a Queen considering the changes that he had been speaking of making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThing is, my Queen, I could easily fetch you one of the more mature and married women at the Castle, but even the prior King did not trust them with his son, and I doubt the current King would trust them with you, speaking about intimacy. I could get Teyla if you\u2019re uncomfortable with talking to a whore. Teyla–\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo! I will speak to anyone you may feel would be more appropriate. Someone who does not have the King\u2019s ear. Leave Teyla to her duties,\u201d Aracely quickly replied as she sat up straighter in her own defiance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYes, my Queen.\u201d Amelia looked at the door, seeing Janet walk in with breakfast for the Queen. \u201cI will take care of the matter you spoke of, your guest will be here underneath an hour.\u201d Amelia hopped off the bed and slightly bowed before leaving the room in a hurry with a flushed face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely nodded as the girl left before turning to Janet. \u201cPleasant morning,\u201d she smiled, trying to find her sense of control again. Of course she quickly realized that simply thinking of the things Teyla had said and done was more than adequate fuel for her fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is my Queen. I have brought you a hearty meal as requested by the King. Shall I prepare your wardrobe for the day?\u201d Janet asked as she sat the food tray to the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf you would. After I eat I think I may sit out in the gardens for today,\u201d she said as she left the bed. \u201cMmmm…\u201d she hummed as she began to eat at the fruits provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cQuite fresh are they not?\u201d the older woman asked with her usual pleasant smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nodding, Aracely continued to eat before one of the other servant girls entered the chambers to help her dress. \u201cPlease, the garment is not difficult to put on. I can do it myself, thank you,\u201d she said dismissing Janet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAlright, milady. Should you require anything else, I\u2019ll be down the hall, assisting with the refurbishment of the Royal Chambers.\u201d Janet bowed slightly and left Aracely to her own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She quickly made the breakfast disappear as she had been left quite hungered after John\u2019s – attentions not long before. Dressing herself, she wondered how much longer that Miss Amelia would be with her requested guest, praying that it would be an unknown to the King.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eventually, there was a knock on the door and Amelia\u2019s face appeared from around the corner. \u201cMilady?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAmelia? Come in, please,\u201d Aracely said as she sat back down at the table. \u201cHave you brought someone?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amelia smiled as she entered the chambers whilst pulling Hathora along. She was a tall woman with red hair and blue eyes, and dressed as if she was from nobility. \u201cMy Queen, this is Hathora.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cQueen?\u201d Hathora eyed Aracely. \u201cHe certainly knows how to pick \u2018em.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPardon me?\u201d she asked sharply looking at the woman, unsure what to make of her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhere did he dig you up?\u201d Hathora pulled Aracely to her feet and started to walk around her, as if Aracely was something like a livestock on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heaving a deep breath, she looked hard at Hathora. \u201cKing John did not dig<\/em> me up from anywhere. I\u2019ll have you know that while he asked me to become his wife, I was free to leave whenever I had wished…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOh I don\u2019t care.\u201d the woman suddenly stood nose to nose with Aracely. \u201cTell me, what do you want from me?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI had asked for someone skilled in lovemaking so that I may please the King. Perhaps Amelia should have sought out someone who would not be so cold,\u201d the Queen remarked with a glare. \u201cI will find someone else…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOh I\u2019m not cold, my Queen, I\u2019m merely figuring you out.\u201d Hathora suddenly smiled warmly as she stepped back. \u201cA lot can be told from someone upon a first meet, and I find it adorable that you are still a virgin… Has the King not tried anything with you yet?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely rolled her eyes back in her head with irritation. \u201cWhy must everyone feel the need to test<\/em> me as if I am some horse to be sold?!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy dear, have you not met<\/em> your King yet?\u201d Hathora mimiced Aracely\u2019s movements. \u201cHe is a strong willed man, he knows what he wants, and he needs<\/em> someone equally strong willed. I am glad<\/em> he has found you, dear. If he had listened to all those members of the Royal Court he would have ended up with that godawful princess from Proculus.\u201d She made a face. \u201cShe was someone who always said \u2018yes\u2019. John needs someone who can say \u2018no\u2019 right in his face.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI see,\u201d she replied. Sighing, she took a seat in the chair, glancing at the bed with apprehension. \u201cTo answer your question, yes he has bedded me – but it was with a great deal of pain on my part. He had requested to have me to tell him to stop if I wished it so but I had been so far along in the pleasures he had given me and up to that point I found myself unable to deny him his own pleasure.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRule number one of being a Queen; say \u2018no\u2019.\u201d Hathora said easily. \u201cEvery woman is a Queen, and despite what some men may think, we have our own opinions and they should listen to us.\u201d Hathora crossed her arms over her chest. \u201cHowever, the first time a virgin has sex<\/em> is always painful, no matter how careful the lover is. It will hurt for a couple more times, but not as bad as the initial penetration.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLovely, something to look forward to,\u201d Aracely mumbled before looking back up at the woman. \u201cPlease, continue.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOh, you\u2019ll eventually love it.\u201d Hathora smiled wickedly. \u201cI am sure that John made you feel great first, come to a climax before he penetrated you to show you that it\u2019s not all that bad.\u201d She nodded. \u201cRule number two; Do not worry about declining access to your body when a man is aroused. They have their own way to relief themselves easily.\u201d She made a movement with her hands that suggested they\u2019d touch themselves and jerk on their cock. \u201cThey\u2019re the easiest creatures to please, men.\u201d She mused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The girl sat there staring up at her, unable to find any words. Her only ability that she could find was to blink in her surprise and discomfort, and – arousal?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMen love to watch.\u201d Hathora said and smiled as she slowly started to touch herself over her clothes, moving her hips sensually, slowly unbuttoning her dress. \u201cSlowly… but not too slow as they might think you\u2019re dancing… look your husband in his eyes while you do this.\u201d Hathora continued with what she was doing, looking straight at Aracely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely watched how she moved, the subtle movements of her hips and where she had placed her hands. Taking a breath, as she tried to imagine herself doing that for John, her mouth parted so that she would take in more air to her lungs as the thought of his hungry eyes warmed her body. Swallowing harshly, she nodded with a small voice, \u201cOkay…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hathora\u2019s beautiful dress was only a cheap front when it revealed what was underneath it; barely nothing. Amelia gasped in her corner which caused Hathora to look behind her with a devious smile. \u201cSir Dex extremely loves it to watch and not touch.\u201d She winked and looked back at Aracely, running her hands over her frame, quite similar to the way that John had touched Aracely. \u201cPleasing your husband, doesn\u2019t mean you don\u2019t have to feel good yourself, by touching yourself, caressing your own skin like this… you most certainly cause him to arouse himself.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She could not help but to smile at Amelia who continued to blush. Clearly the attraction of the two was not only caught by the Queen. \u201cI understand the visual aspects…I figured that out during a bath. What I fear is being \u2026 umm, I cannot think of how to say it…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cToo forward?\u201d Hathora smiled widely and sat down on Aracely\u2019s lap, facing her. \u201cLike this?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThat is one way of putting it I suppose,\u201d she replied as she looked up at her. \u201cWould love making not be more comfortable in the bed though, rather than a chair?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOh dear child, this is foreplay!\u201d She grinned. \u201cThe fun in lovemaking comes in the foreplay because once your husband penetrates you, it will be the end, and what rule state that you can\u2019t have a little fun out of bed? There are many positions you can try too.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thinking about it, Aracely raised her brow in consideration. \u201cI suppose I do see the pleasure that this one would bring to a man…\u201d she said referring to their current arrangement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe would not be able to keep his hands off you, my Queen.\u201d Hathora smiled as she placed her hands on Aracely\u2019s shoulders, only to move them downwards. \u201cMen love to be touched as much as they love to touch your skin, do whatever pleases you, draw circles with your finger tips, try to get underneath his shirt, or open it…\u201d she then started to unbutton Aracely\u2019s dress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her own breathing began to deepen as she kept her eyes up on Hathora. Unsure of herself, she felt the need to reach out and run a hand over her hip to her waist. \u201cIs this acceptable?\u201d she asked, drawling said circles and random patterns lightly over Hathora\u2019s exposed skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDo not be afraid to touch.\u201d Hathora said with a low voice in Aracely\u2019s ear. \u201cDo whatever pleases you.\u201d She bucked her hips a little as she shifted on the chair, closer towards Aracely. \u201cAt this point, you will have all his attention.\u201d She said, starting to make circular movements with her hips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely\u2019s eyes drifted closed as she let herself feel the small movements, the whispered breaths. She could do that… Her hands moved more over the woman\u2019s hips before spaying open wide, surprised at the muscle tone that was in such a person. Breathing out with her eyes still closed, her head fell lower before nearly resting under the chin of her instructor. \u201cSo many things to feel…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAside from the touching, you kiss your husband passionately, and when you\u2019re starting to become uncomfortable in his lap…\u201d Hathora got off Aracely\u2019s lap and gently dragged her out of her chair. \u201cYou get up and you start to strip him off his clothes.\u201d She continued to get the dress off Aracely and when she was done, guided her towards the bed. She gently pushed her down on to the bed and sat on top of her, straddling her hips with her legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As much as she wished to not have partaken in the loss of her own clothes, she was too so very lost in the feelings of the moment. Oh what she wished she could do for her beloved! True as Hathora was likely doing, she must find comfort in her own body to be able to find it with John, she followed much like a small pup seeking more guidance. Her eyes traveled over her body, imagining how John would have seen her own self the first night. His eyes full of the hunger that she was beginning to feel in thinking of him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hathora hadn\u2019t taken her eyes off Aracely. \u201cHave you noticed that John likes to pay attention to your breasts?\u201d She smirked as she placed her hands on Aracely\u2019s stomach and slowly moved them upwards. \u201cHis nipples will create the same reaction your body has to his touch when he brushes them with a finger…\u201d Hathora stroked Aracely\u2019s breasts and teased one of her nipples. \u201cOr when he puts his mouth over them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely nodded, with a small smile, \u201cYes, he did quite often.\u201d Yes! Oh and she loved it! Even now, her body reacted to the touches and she could not help but feel a sense of shame for being unable to control herself at another person\u2019s attention from her husbands – another woman at that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEmbrace the feelings that stir up in your own body, nothing is sexier than a woman who embraces the melting pot of feelings stirring up here…\u201d she caressed Aracely\u2019s stomach as she started to grind her hips over hers. \u201cSex is all about touching, about making yourself feel good as well as your husband. When you feel good, your husband feels good. You shouldn\u2019t be ashamed of your own skin, feel how it burns, how it gets ignited by a simple touch…\u201d Hathora\u2019s voice had grown softer. She then moved herself down Aracely\u2019s legs, out of Aracely\u2019s reach. \u201cIf you\u2019re not afraid of touching him, and touching his manhood, which likely would be fully erect by now, you could gently wrap your hand around it and slowly start moving the skin of his cock up and down.\u201d Hathora made the movement with her hand. \u201cIf you keep on doing that, and you increase the speed and force, do be careful not to hurt him, he will spill his seed all over you. However, if you do want penetration, you should open yourself up so you\u2019re ready for him. Feel no shame in touching yourself in front of him.\u201d Hathora\u2019s hands moved over her own underwear. \u201cIt will take you a while, and you might even want to ask John to take over.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI believe, he will simply do that out of his own inability to leave control to someone else,\u201d Aracely noted, observing that trait for herself a few times already. \u201cBy this point I believe I may very well enjoy his – hunger.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hathora grinned and looked at Amelia. \u201cCan you hand me one of the housecoats, or are you too embarrassed to come over?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cN-no.\u201d Amelia stammered and quickly handed her a housecoat before returning to her corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hathora then took the ribbon that was hanging loose in the loops and discarded the housecoat. \u201cJohn is very patient, but as you said, at this point he will have lost the ability to control himself, or at least the willingness to allow you to finish what you started.\u201d She then gently took Aracely\u2019s hands and looped the ribbon around her wrists before securing them over her head on the headboard. \u201cFixed.\u201d She smiled devilishly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely tugged on her wrists, finding that while she was secure, she still had the ability to free herself. \u201cOh…\u201d she murmured, unsure of how much she would enjoy this game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEven the illusion of being tied up does a lot to one\u2019s mind, doesn\u2019t it?\u201d Hathora grinned as she saw the look on Aracely\u2019s face. \u201cThis will give you the upper hand should you want to finish what you started, he will have no choice but to look at you while you start to help yourself close to the edge, opening yourself up with your fingers… his cock would probably be dripping some, and you can use that to slick it up before you\u2019ll lower yourself onto him when you\u2019re ready.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou mean, he would be below me?\u201d she asked, picturing it in the position they were in. The idea was enough to fill her face with blood as her skin flushed. \u201cI um, I am unsure if there is anything I can say to that…\u201d Other than when is my husband finished with his day?<\/em> she thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYes, he would be below you.\u201d Hathora smiled. \u201cThis way, you<\/em> are in control, controlling how fast his cock enters your body…\u201d she shifted back up to Aracely\u2019s hips and started to grind her again. \u201cAnd how fast you want him to penetrate you. He will also have you to look at, and I already said it, men love to watch.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely nodded. \u201cI think that um, you have been extremely helpful today,\u201d she swallowed. \u201cUm, would I be able to call on you should I wish to seek more advice?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hathora got off Aracely in one swift move and went to fetch her dress. \u201cOf course.\u201d She said as she buttoned herself up and then moved back to Aracely to release her from her bonds. \u201cYou still have a lot to learn, and I actually had fun.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI admit as did I. Please, let me give you some payment for your time and discretion,\u201d she said as she pulled her housecoat around herself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s already taken care of, my Queen.\u201d she smiled. \u201cHave a good day.\u201d She pulled Amelia from her chair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely nodded and watched the two leave. Tucking her hair behind her ear, she let out a deep breath hoping that she would gain such courage to perform as such for John as much as she greatly wished to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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