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Chapter 06 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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John was fed up with the dealings of some of the Royal Court. At least a dozen had showed up to tell him that they weren\u2019t sure about his ideas and he had sent them all off, including their families, to do inventory on the villages in the Kingdom. That had been the only pleasure he had had all day, apart from treating his wife to a nice good morning earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He groaned when Todd, one of his father\u2019s trusted advisers, came to him with more books and papers. \u201cEnough.\u201d John sighed. \u201cAt least for today, please? I\u2019m hungry, I\u2019m tired and I just want to see my wife before she goes to bed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut sire…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt took many months for this to pile up, I am sure that we have dealt with the more important things today and tomorrow is another day.\u201d John rose from his chair and headed towards his chambers, ignoring Todd\u2019s \u2018buts\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When John entered his chambers, he found Aracely reading a book while she was enjoying a glass of wine. \u201cGood evening, my Queen,\u201d John smiled. \u201cHow was your day?\u201d He asked and kissed her tenderly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was entertaining,\u201d she smiled into his kiss, enjoying it greatly as she closed the writings. \u201cYou are much more late than I anticipated you to be. Have you not eaten?\u201d Aracely questioned as she looked over his face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSince breakfast?\u201d He asked with a smile on his face. \u201cNo, I have not. And I am sorry, my love, there was a lot of business to take care of, had I not walked away from Todd, I would still be sitting there.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frowning, she stood before giving him another kiss. \u201cPlease sit and rest. I will go have someone bring you a tray before you fall faint,\u201d she said nudging him towards the chair she had sat in earlier. The thought of the turn of scenario put a smile on her face and filled her stomach with anticipation. \u201cHave some of my wine and do not think.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John frowned as he sat down and pulled off his boots. \u201cWhat have you been doing today? Did Gabriella show you the thing you wanted her to show you?\u201d He followed her with his eyes as she walked towards the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely actually had forgotten about the needlework and shook her head. \u201cNo, I allowed her to rest from the events of yesterday. I spent most of the day in here reading or out in the gardens.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He was happy that she had explored some of the castle on her own, and smiled as he took a sip of her wine. \u201cThat sounds so much better than the day I\u2019ve had.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIs there anything that I can do to make it turn for the better?\u201d she asked as she opened the door to request one of the waiting staff to fetch some food. Coming back, she returned to her chair and picked her book up again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

YES! John\u2019s body screamed. Oh forget it. \u201cI\u2019d love to have your presence in my bath later.\u201d He smiled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI do not know if I can do that,\u201d she frowned, testing to see how he would react. If Hathora had been correct even though she was sure how he would be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhy not?\u201d He pouted. \u201cI promise I\u2019ll behave!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely shrugged a shoulder. \u201cI believe that you would be, but I do not know for how long…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFine.\u201d He sighed as he took another sip of the wine. \u201cBut you will share the bed with me then? Or do you want me to sleep somewhere else?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was turn for her to frown. \u201cI had believed that we had settled that arrangement?\u201d she said looking at him. \u201cHave you changed your mind?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo, I haven\u2019t… I was just checking.\u201d He smiled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou truly have the mind of a devil,\u201d Aracely remarked as she stole a slice of cheese from the meal tray the servant that had walked in to set on the table. \u201cI do not wish for our agreement to change.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMe neither.\u201d John said and eyed Amelia gratefully. \u201cThank you Amelia.\u201d He took a piece of veal and started to eat it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAmelia? When you have a moment, could you or someone please draw the King a bath?\u201d she asked sweetly, with a knowing smile exchanged between the two women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOf course, my Queen.\u201d She smiled and walked into the washroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely sat back and watched John eat his meal. \u201cPerhaps you should come up for some air before you make yourself sick my King.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He looked at her, grinning. \u201cI\u2019m fine. I\u2019m famished, that\u2019s all.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am sure you are. I will go check on your bath while you finish. I am sure it won\u2019t be long before it is ready,\u201d she smiled and went to leave the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut, I haven\u2019t seen you all day! Can\u2019t you just sit with me for a while?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She shook her head, \u201cNo. Perhaps next time you will remember to force your staff to take a break so that you can tend to your hunger needs. Come to your bath when you are finished eating.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John blinked at her. What was wrong with her? \u201cWhat did I do? Why are you…\u201d John got up and walked after Aracely. \u201cWhat is wrong?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She turned quickly, forbidding him to enter the washroom yet. \u201cNothing is wrong but if you do not do as I ask, which is to finish your meal, then something will<\/em> be wrong,\u201d she said looking up at him with a steady and firm gaze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John swallowed hard. Whatever book she had been reading, he wanted to worship it. He nodded as he made his way back to his food, seeing the book on the table. Shakespeare… yeah right…<\/em> he thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the washroom, the girls had shared a small laugh at the reactions that Aracely had been able to draw so far. \u201cThank you Amelia,\u201d she whispered. \u201cWhen you leave, be sure that no one enters the chambers for the rest of the night.\u201d Allowing her to finish filling the bath with hot water, Aracely disrobed herself and got in, wincing as it had not yet cooled enough for those of fair skin. Settling down, she sighed before leaning to the side of the bath and watched for her beloved as Amelia walked out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After finishing his meal, he\u2019d hate to see what Aracely would do to him if he hadn\u2019t eaten it, he got up and walked towards the washroom only to find his wife in the bath. \u201cAracely?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWon\u2019t you join me? It is quite warm,\u201d she smiled as she looked up at him through hooded eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou just said…\u201d John swallowed hard, she looked absolutely gorgeous in the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI said what?\u201d she asked as she shifted in the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI don\u2019t remember…\u201d he chuckled as he got out of his clothes. \u201cI\u2019ll be more than happy to join you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely smiled as she watched him, her breath catching at the sight of his clear excitement. She moved back in the water, allowing room for him to join her as he approached. It took a great deal of strength to keep her eyes on him, and at the same time she was unable to pull them away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He lowered himself into the water and smiled. \u201cWhat are you up to?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She moved over to him, and unlike the last time they shared a bath, she had faced him now. \u201cNothing,\u201d she said lightly as her eyes focused on his lips and her knees nudging his legs where she could settle over him comfortably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He frowned and pulled her on his lap, with his knees up so she could sit comfortably. He wasn\u2019t sure if he was going to keep his hands off of her, sitting like that. \u201cHmm… okay, I\u2019ll give you the benefit of doubt.\u201d He smiled and softly kissed her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She accepted and returned his kiss, her hands coming out of the water to explore his arms, shoulders, and further, she could feel his arousal pressing against her bottom. Parting from his lips, she kissed along his jaw as she pressed her self into his lap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John groaned and grabbed the edges of the bath to brace himself. \u201cAracely…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYes my Lord?\u201d she asked looking back up at him with large eyes. \u201cHave I done something wrong?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo…\u201d John said with a small voice and swallowed hard, tightening his grip on the bath as she shifted in his lap. Did she even know what she was doing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dropping her hands to his chest, she frowned as she drew odd shapes across the wide area. \u201cThen why do you behave as if I pain you?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am trying to restrain myself…\u201d John looked at her and smiled. \u201cBecause right now, I just want to ravage you and I don\u2019t want to scare you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThen how about you love me instead of ravaging me,\u201d she whispered before pressing her lips and body against him. Her hips rocked out of pure instinct that elicited a mixture of a moan and growl from her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John groaned and started to caress her back. \u201cI do love you…\u201d he said huskily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAnd I love you,\u201d she said as she raised herself up just enough so that she could guide his hand to her center. \u201cAnd I wish to love you as a wife should…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He smiled up to her. He couldn\u2019t believe she was doing this! \u201cMy God… you\u2019re so sexy right now.\u201d He said as he gently started to caress her center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely bit on her lip as she looked up in his eyes. Parting her lips she let out a few pants of breath as her face reddened more from her body\u2019s heat, the pleasure of his fingers on her sex, and the water. \u201cPlease my love,\u201d she said, pressing against his hand more. \u201cI desire more.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John moaned and inserted one finger inside of her. He wasn\u2019t picky, if she wanted to have him in the bathtub… that… oh god that would be so good<\/em>! he thought. She looked as if she was a cat in heat. What has she been doing all day? Oh god<\/em>! He pressed the palm of his hand harder against her heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She moaned as she let her head fall to his shoulder. Kissing the skin there, she looked out at nothing as she considered her next move. Choosing to get on with the inevitable, she sat back up and began to kiss him more forcefully as she pulled away from his hand but closer to his own sex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feeling his hand trying to follow her body, she reached down as she bit lightly on his lip. Placing her hand between herself and his, she sought out his hardened member in the water, stroking it nervously with her fingers at first. When he started to speak out she penetrated his mouth with her tongue as she wrapped her hand firmly around him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John groaned as she started to stroke his cock. She had definitely wised up today. How she learned of these methods he did not know but it was certainly promising. He started to answer her kiss hungrily and wrapped his arms around her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breathing heavily, she raised herself as she looked down into his eyes as she repositioned herself over him and pressed herself onto him. Aracely clearly had fear and discomfort in her face, but also determination as she felt him filling her painfully slow, at her own pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She looked so hot, and at the same time in pain. \u201cYou should have let me continued what I was doing, my love, you wouldn\u2019t be in so much pain right now.\u201d John looked at her and smiled, he was so proud of her. \u201cBut…\u201d he took a deep breath. \u201cYou are so…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cShhh,\u201d she hushed him as she waited for the feeling to pass before moving over him. Blinking as she slowly found herself, she gave a gentle rock of her hips which forced her mouth open wider from the feeling it had given her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAracely!\u201d He cried out in surprise and then moaned. \u201cGod!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still keeping herself rather slow as she ached from his size within her, she did find herself enjoying the new experience. \u201cDoes this please you?\u201d she asked between dropping light kisses on his lips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cVery very much.\u201d He smiled and softly caressed her breasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI have noticed you have a strange fascination with them,\u201d she said curiously as she leaned back some so that he had more access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not a strange fascination…\u201d He grinned as he brushed her erect nipples with his thumbs. \u201cThey are gorgeous, they need to be worshipped.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A wave of pleasure coursed through her body causing her to spasm briefly from the inside out. \u201cOhh…\u201d she sighed as she raised her head lazily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDo you still think it\u2019s a strange fascination?\u201d He smiled as he licked across the vein in her neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo.\u201d Aracely groaned as she bucked her hips again and moved her body closer to his again to stop him from touching her. She<\/em>was in control now, not her love. She reached for his hands to remove them from her body to the sides of the bath, \u201cLeave them there. I do not wish for you to touch me. It is my turn to touch you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPlease?\u201d John looked at her as if he were a beaten puppy. \u201cI\u2019d love to touch you, and…\u201d He shut up as Aracely kissed him passionately. Okay<\/em>, he thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely softly whimpered and moaned as she continued to lower herself onto him and was glad that she finally reached the point where he had completely sunk into her. Smiling proudly she started to slowly grind her hips, the way Hathora had shown her, and caressed her husband\u2019s chest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOh…\u201d John moaned as he grabbed the sides of the tub. He didn\u2019t know what to do with his hands, he wanted to touch his wife, to feel her skin on his own and drive her mad, but he was sure he could lose both of his hands if he didn\u2019t listen to her. \u201cYou… are you sure you…\u201d he wasn\u2019t able to make sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She braced her hands over his defined chest, the edges of her fingers just brushing over his own nipples before she worked to move a bit harder on his length. \u201cWhat am I sure of?\u201d she asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAh!\u201d he cried out in surprise. \u201cAre you sure you want to do this… in here?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDo you not wish to be here?\u201d she ask settling back down where he was buried deep in her. \u201cI had thought – that maybe the water might help make it hurt less…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOh no I am comfortable, I\u2019m just… pleasantly surprised, that\u2019s all.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely could not help but to grin as she watched his face when she shifted so that her legs straddled his more comfortably but still remaining with him inside her. The movement somehow, if it was possible, felt as if he could have slipped inside further. Her jaw fell open in her own surprise as she looked at him. \u201cSurprised like that?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYes!\u201d John moaned. \u201cGod… Aracely…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI do not know if I am doing this correctly. Am I supposed to do this…\u201d she said moving in one way, before changing it to something a bit different. \u201cOr this…?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBoth!\u201d John tried not to cry out but whatever she was doing, she was doing it right<\/em>. \u201cYou\u2019re not as innocent as you look!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She frowned as she stopped all movement. \u201cYou know very well that I have not done something like this before. Why would you say such a thing…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPlease please please… continue… please!\u201d John begged her. \u201cPlease don\u2019t stop… I take it back… I didn\u2019t mean it but please, don\u2019t stop!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWell, I must admit I was not expecting such a reaction,\u201d she said. \u201cI did not think you would like this as much as you seem to be. Perhaps I should do this again?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYes please… oh please…\u201d John tried to catch his breath. \u201cYou\u2019re… please… I need…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely still had not begun to move as she watched him. \u201cWhat is it that you wish me to do now?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He placed his hands on her hips and started to press her further down and held her there as he bucked his hips. \u201cMove.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She smiled as she went to move in any way that she could but he continued to hold her down. \u201cDoes that satisfy you my Lord?\u201d Moving again, she lost her balance briefly but her hands fell back to brace herself as they met with John\u2019s thighs to hold her up some but the angle was enough to make her head fall back with a sensuous moan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cStop asking me…\u201d John moaned as he started to try to move his hips faster, the angle making it difficult for him to move his hips. \u201cYou\u2019ll always…\u201d he took a deep breath. \u201cSatisfy me.\u201d He decided to take charge of the situation, despite her doing the best she could, he was almost exploding and at the rate it was going now, he wasn\u2019t getting anywhere. He wrapped her legs around his waist and put her arms around his neck as he rose from the water with his cock still inside of her. Knowing that they were both too wet to finish each other off in bed, not to mention too much of a walk, he walked towards the nearest wall and gently placed her back against it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely could not help but to laugh as he carried her from the water. While she had expected him to bring her to their bed, she was pleasantly surprised at this choice. Supported by the wall, she let herself loosen her grip on his body where she held on to him with her legs. Falling slightly, and his sex buried so deeply inside her, her voice cried out with the pleasure as she tried to raise herself back up for him but slipping each time back onto him. Unable to continue Aracely leaned back to the wall and looked at her husband as he took over his thrusts into her body. Each one, harder than the last stirring up a cry that left the King with the scars of her nails over his shoulders and the look of satisfied delirium in her darkened eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John buried his face into her breasts as he reached his climax and it took everything in his power not to cause them to fall over as he rode his orgasm to completion. He leaned into her as he fought to catch his breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She ran her fingers through his hair and down his neck. \u201cTake your time,\u201d she said softly with a smile as she lowered her face to kiss along his neck. \u201cI am all yours. We will not be disturbed this evening.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThat was…\u201d he looked up to her, smiling and carefully lifted her off of him. He caught her when she nearly fell over when he set her down on the floor and lifted her in his arms. \u201cLet\u2019s get you in bed, my love.\u201d he kissed her and walked out of the washroom to set her gently down on the bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOh!\u201d Aracely exclaimed as he lifted her into his arms. \u201cThat gives a new meaning to being weak in the legs, doesn\u2019t it?\u201d she asked, holding onto him. She did not let go of him either when he set her down, pulling him down with her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John laughed as he fell down on top of her. \u201cI suppose we both are.\u201d He scrambled to his knees and then crawled up to lay down and take her in his arms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As he rolled to his back, with her at his side, she only grinned before pushing his arms down so that she could rise to sit over him again. Her much smaller frame made straddling his hips to reach his lips near impossible so she had her legs hugging at his waist. Leaning in, she started to kiss along his lips lightly, her palms pinning him down at his shoulders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John looked at his wife in surprise and put his hands on her hips as he answered her kiss. He didn\u2019t know whether to be shocked or surprised by his wife\u2019s actions and wondered who she had talked to, no way did she find her new found confidence in a book. Who ever it was, he should give that person a raise. \u201cFor some reason I don\u2019t believe you have been reading all day…\u201d he said huskily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHmm?\u201d she smiled as she laid over his body. She started to trace his lips with her finger, \u201cIf you must know, I sought out the advice of a new friend on marriage. If I had Vala in the castle to speak to, I could very well assure you that she would be sitting just outside the chamber doors listening, the nosy woman she can be.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He caressed her hair and planted a kiss on her forehead. \u201cWho is this new friend?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cShe is my secret. I do not wish to share her guidance as we had – made an agreement,\u201d Aracely explained softly. \u201cI was not the only one to benefit from her words however…\u201d Her grin grew as the light from the candles around the bed glittered her eyes as she looked at him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cShe?\u201d John smiled. \u201cI am relieved you talked to a woman, and not to a man… but my love, you\u2019d grow to discover things on your own, you do not need someone\u2019s stories to help you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She sat up frowning down at him. \u201cI am perfectly aware of that. Which is why the bath was from my own thoughts. If I were to use my friend\u2019s suggestion, I could have had you where you sat as you ate your dinner.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Missing her skin on his, he tugged on her hair until she laid down again. \u201cI love you,\u201d John kissed the top of her head. \u201cAnd I am lucky to have you as my wife…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAnd I you,\u201d she replied before laying her head down on his chest with a sigh. \u201cI did not ever see myself in this position when we only met within the last fortnight.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMe neither.\u201d John chuckled. \u201cMy Aracely… how you\u2019ve grown.\u201d He smiled as he caressed her hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She could not resist rolling her eyes. \u201cThat is not quite what I meant. Before learning of you being the Prince, I did not even consider – and don\u2019t think that dear Vala had not tried to sell me the idea of my trying to court you. And then after? Well, it was certainly a surprise and then you asked of me…you know very well what I had<\/em> thought of the arrangement would mean for you and I then. This is one time that I may be happy to be proven wrong for my misguided beliefs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was just very lucky that someone else didn\u2019t get to you first.\u201d He smiled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThen I should not share with you the number of suitors other than Sir Lorne that I had turned away over the years,\u201d she teased as she circled her finger idly around his exposed nipple. \u201cHad you not come when you had, I was sure that Halling would have surely tried to convince me to begin considering saying yes one that may have come after. However of all the men that had come and gone through the village, you were the one stranger that could have left but did not simply to help those you did not know.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYour village needed my help, and I did the best I could by myself. Any idiot could have done the same thing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely raised her head to smile at him. \u201cAny fool could have but it was you who did,\u201d she said before kissing his chest in a thankful affection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAnd soon, your village will be as prosperous as it had been… I will have to ask our resident Chulakkan as to why he thinks his people, or maybe a radical movement of his people, are focused on your village.\u201d John sighed. \u201cHe\u2019ll have to return first from the duties I gave him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou have one of their people here? In the castle?!\u201d she asked as she quickly crawled off of her husband\u2019s naked body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John grabbed Aracely\u2019s wrist. \u201cI told you, I don\u2019t know why the Chulakkan\u2019s would attack villages for their women, my Father never had problems with them. I will do anything in my power to stop them from attacking San Franciskus and going to another village instead, they will be dealt with.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She looked at him for a moment and nodded. \u201cI am sorry. I just cannot help but to feel…\u201d Aracely trailed off but the expression on her face was clear. She appeared ill and full of fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Chulakkan\u2019s are warriors, yes, but they\u2019re good people. Like I said, they will be dealt with I just need to wait for my friend to return from the duties I sent him off to do for your village.\u201d He sighed. \u201cYou have nothing to fear, my love, you are safe.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slowly Aracely laid back down beside John. \u201cI may be safe now, but it is still the others I think of. It seems as though they have no intentions of stopping until all of us are gone or taken.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI know, which is one of the reasons why I left Lorne in your village and why Ronon is on his way now with a handful of soldiers. He will also talk to the soldiers in the outpost and he will get to the bottom of this.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI find myself forgetting at times since coming here and I do not like it. They are my friends, my family even,\u201d she murmured as she fought her own emotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John nodded and caressed her hair. \u201cIf it would please you, I\u2019ll pack up the castle and make San Franciskus the capital of Atlantica… I doubt I could convince them to live at our village at the Castle.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo, there are already many changes on the horizon and I fear that your support will fall greatly with a decision such as that,\u201d she smiled as she curled up against his warmth. \u201cTomorrow,\u201d she sighed. \u201cTomorrow is a new day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John groaned. \u201cFilled with more paperwork.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely smiled. \u201cIt is hard work to be King, but I have confidence that you will manage it well. It all will not last forever.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI just want to know the state of everything… and it\u2019s gruelling. Father should have let me do more for him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPerhaps he wished for you to have your freedom before it was time for you to take over? The life of the King is not so much to yourself anymore as you have many to speak for and while you do have the final say, there is still the need to speak to the people for your choices and actions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It wasn\u2019t until nearly two months later when John was finally caught up with the state of the Kingdom and decided to have the doors of the castle opened for the villagers and other subjects to come into the main hall and ask him questions, or if they simply wished to entertain him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWill you sit with me today?\u201d John asked Aracely once they were both awake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was in the last two days that she had begun to feel ill. Aracely had not said anything but smiled as she dressed with the help of Amelia. \u201cI would be delighted to,\u201d she said after she was sure that speaking words so early in the day would not give her the desire to empty the contents of her stomach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy Father used to sit in the main hall for a few days a week, if not all days. When I was a little boy I often joined him until I fell asleep half way through and Teyla had to take me to my chambers. It\u2019s a really good way to find out who your subjects are.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She nodded as the corset was tightened. Letting out a breath she motioned for the woman to loosen it. \u201cPlease not so tight,\u201d she said painfully. \u201cAnd yes, I will join you. I cannot remain your secret forever,\u201d she added as John and her had yet to make their joining more public other than the formal announcements that he had indeed wedded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAww… can\u2019t you?\u201d John teased as he took a bite out of an apple. \u201cYou look gorgeous today.\u201d he smiled widely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even the sound of the an apple being eaten was getting to her and she forced her eyes closed. \u201cThank you my love but would you please not be so loud when you eat?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI just…\u201d he looked at the apple and then at his wife. \u201cAre you alright?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am fine. I wish everyone would stop asking me that,\u201d she growled irritably. \u201cI just – food has not agreed well with me the last couple days is all. It will pass.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He put the apple back down on the tray and softly kissed his wife. \u201cI\u2019m sorry my love.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She smiled up at him and sighed. \u201cI did not mean for you to end your breakfast. The sounds…my mind cannot tolerate it today it seems. I can go take a short walk in the gardens while you enjoy the meal that the staff so kindly prepared.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou should eat something… but I\u2019d rather have you seen by Carson.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere is no need to call on him. Please, I will eat. Gabriella will be in the hall with us, she can hold some bread on the side should I desire something,\u201d she said. \u201cBut please do not call on him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John sighed. \u201cFine, but if you feel like this tomorrow, you will have no choice but to see Carson.\u201d He pointed out. \u201cI\u2019ll be forced not to treat you as my equal because I worry.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf I was truly worried then I would go to speak to him,\u201d Aracely smiled as she took his face in her hands. \u201cIt will pass. Have you not had times where you were ill as a child? This feels no different. Will it appease you if I have some toast now?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPlease have some, even if it\u2019s just a bite.\u201d John nodded before picking up a banana, at least that wouldn\u2019t give any sound when he\u2019d eat it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She rolled her eyes as she took a slice of toast and broke off small pieces to slowly eat. Her stomach did not turn immediately so she was able to finish it off with little effort. \u201cHappy?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThank you, my love.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGo tend to what you need to. I will meet you in the hall shortly,\u201d she smiled up at him. \u201cI just have to select something else to wear. This is not as comfortable as it once had been.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He took the discarded apple from the platter and walked out of the room, taking another bite out of it before handing the banana over to Katie, who was following him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely cringed at the sound and fought to keep the single slice of toast down. \u201cHe shall pay for that,\u201d she muttered. \u201cAmelia! Please, something that is not so tight around my chest?\u201d she asked making her way over to the closet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou will have to wear one of your old dresses, my Queen.\u201d Amelia replied as she quickly walked towards the closet, the two had become quite familiar with each other ever since Hathora started to come by. \u201cAnd forgive my boldness, but maybe stop indulging yourself so much. Cadman is already working on five of the dresses you discarded last week so you can fit them again.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHow can they not fit when I have been unable to hold anything down?\u201d she asked as she browsed the options of garments. She had to do something because for entertaining in the hall, her own were not entirely appropriate for a Queen to wear for such a public event. \u201cAnd my indulgences? All I have truly eaten other than the breads, is that odd fruit that comes from the village market. It is quite sweet and very delicious. Have you not tried it?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo, my Queen, I have not.\u201d Amelia replied. \u201cMaybe I could fetch Teyla for you? I know she passed most of her duties as head of house to Gabriella, but Teyla is older and wiser.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While they have tentatively resolved their issues, Aracely still was not fully trusting of the woman. Still, she nodded. \u201cVery well. You may explain everything to her on your way to me. I will figure out something to wear in the meanwhile.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYes, my Queen, I shall return shortly.\u201d Amelia nodded and walked off to find Teyla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAre you nauseous?\u201d Teyla\u2019s voice sounded as she entered the chambers. \u201cHow often are you nauseous? And do you long for other foods than your regular foods?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely turned at the sudden inquisition of questions as she held a dress she believed might be tolerable enough. \u201cUm, hello, good morning,\u201d she said first. \u201cThe last few days have been heavier than others. All I really wish for is the sweet fruits I\u2019ve previously eaten, and Miss Janet\u2019s eggs most certainly do not settle well as they had when I first arrived. Do you know of what I am ill with?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teyla took the dress from Aracely\u2019s hands and started to caress her stomach, and then even her breasts while the woman looked deep in thought. \u201cYou are not ill.\u201d Teyla said absentmindedly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She winced at how tender her breasts felt at her touch. She had dismissed the sensation as her over sensitized body when in bed with John. \u201cThen what is wrong with me?\u201d she asked as she pulled Teyla\u2019s hands away from her bosom, trying to remain calm through the discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teyla smiled brightly as she handed Aracely her dress. \u201cYou are carrying the heir to the throne, my Queen.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo – I can\u2019t be…Are you sure?\u201d she asked as she looked down to her stomach where her hands immediately went to, dropping the garment. \u201cBut it is so soon<\/em>…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThat it is, my Queen,\u201d Teyla couldn\u2019t stop smiling. \u201cCongratulations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAre you positive?\u201d she asked, still trying to get over her own surprise. Looking up, she could not help but to smile weakly at the anxious expression on the faces of the two women. \u201cI am with child?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYes, Aracely, you are with child.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amelia couldn\u2019t contain her excitement any longer and started to bounce around. \u201cThis is joyful news, my Queen!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely nodded but was unable to find any more words for it. All she could think of was how she would tell John. \u201cUm, I think this dress would be enough for today,\u201d she said as she picked up the forgotten thing. \u201cPlease, do not speak of this to anyone. Especially to the King. I will tell him myself,\u201d she ordered as she struggled to begin removing her clothing for the second time that morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amelia quickly jumped up and started to help Aracely with getting dressed. \u201cI will not say anything, my Queen.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs will I,\u201d Teyla replied. \u201cBut please do share this joyous news with John fast.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLeave that off. It will not fit with it on and I wish to breathe.\u201d she said to the girl as she caught her reaching for the corset. \u201cI will tell him as soon as I can think of how. For now, I simply wish to get through the day without having to run off to empty my stomach.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cVery well.\u201d Teyla nodded. \u201cDo you wish me to do anything for you?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She was not sure as she was still lost in her thoughts. \u201cWhat do I do?\u201d she found herself saying in a small voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen I was pregnant with Torren, and later with Elizabeth, I found the experience quite remarkable.\u201d Teyla smiled. \u201cTo be aware that someone was growing inside me was quite mind boggling, but the warm baths and some foods made it all worth while. Also, Kanaan could not stop pampering me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thinking of John trying to wait on her as such was not all that pleasant of a thought. \u201cI don\u2019t believe that I could tolerate John\u2019s attentions. He is already over attentive and frustrating. Learning of his child would make him worse,\u201d she pointed out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teyla chuckled. \u201cYou should tell him off if he frustrates you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTrust that I will tell him where he can go if he does,\u201d Aracely mumbled as she finished dressing. \u201cFinally. This is acceptable for the grand hall, yes?\u201d she asked turning to face the two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amelia bit her lip. \u201cI will tell Cadman to hurry up with the revisions to the dresses we\u2019ve already given her.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor now, it will do, Aracely.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI have the feeling that I won\u2019t be in the seamstress favor the coming weeks,\u201d she frowned. \u201cI will only continue to grow larger.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhich will be fine, being with child lets you get away with almost anything.\u201d Teyla smiled widely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To that, Aracely felt herself smile. \u201cWe should make our way to the gathering now. Before John sends his men to come find me. Lord knows what he would do after he learns of this.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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By the time that she had made her way to the hall, Aracely could see that it had begun to fill. There were some merchants presenting something to John as she entered from the side corridor. Taking a deep breath, she walked the rest of the way in, coming up to the throne from behind her love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John had been somewhat bored but hid it as much as he could. While his mind had been lost on his wife\u2019s clear illness, he considered about having Carson come to check on her while she slept. When his ears picked up on the murmuring of the people, he looked up from where he stared at the floor in front of the latest gift bringer to find that Aracely was stepping up to her own throne seat beside his.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smiling as if it were the first sun after many days of rain, he reached out for her hand. \u201cYou have some colour back in your face my love,\u201d he whispered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI feel better now,\u201d she nodded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John rose to his feet and smiled. \u201cI would like to introduce to you my wife, your Queen, Aracely.\u201d He said as he spoke towards the people into the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She looked out and smiled at the people as the congregation bowed or knelt to a knee. \u201cPlease, continue with your offerings,\u201d she said simply before moving to sit beside her husband. Looking out among the crowd, she found herself searching for familiar faces, but was relieved she had seen none that stood out to her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John was glad that he didn\u2019t have to be bored all by himself anymore, feeling more comfortable with Aracely at his side. There were a lot of people who sought advice from him, issues ranging from trying to boost their crops to husbands freaking out because their wives were with child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Larrin, the songstress with her band of travelers, sang them a song nearing dinner time, and John decided that she was going to be the last. He was tired and he could see on Aracely\u2019s face that she was weary as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThank you, Larrin.\u201d John said and got up from his seat, rolling his eyes at everyone who fell to their knees. He held out his hand for Aracely and helped her out of her chair once she accepted it. \u201cThat will be all for today; I want to thank you for coming and we will accept everyone again in two days.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThank you,\u201d Aracely whispered gratefully. Her hand ran over the fabric of the dress that was snug over her belly and it made her uncomfortable. \u201cWhat business do you believe I should tend to in the coming days?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGetting better,\u201d John said as they walked into the corridor, leaving the hall behind them. As soon as they were out of sight of the townspeople, he lifted her in his arms and smiled at her. \u201cBecause you\u2019re not feeling well.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt will pass,\u201d she insisted. \u201cTrust me in that. Many has experienced – the same as I do before, and many will in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cStill, I want you to rest up and get better.\u201d He said as he turned a corridor to take her to their room. \u201cAll I could think of today was you, have you eaten anything?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYes,\u201d she sighed. \u201cHowever, we do need to speak. It was insistent by Teyla that I inform you of her suspicions as to why I have been ill.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John huffed as he kicked open the door of their quarters. \u201cI\u2019d rather you allow me to call Carson.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cShe believes I am with child,\u201d Aracely said bluntly with her eyes closed. It was easier for her to just let it out than to dance around the subject as it was not something that could ever be spoken easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He nearly dropped her in surprise. \u201cWhat?\u201d He managed to set her down on the bed and looked at her in shock. \u201cWhat?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNone of the clothing that had fit when I came to the castle does anymore, or just barely. The desire for the fruits from the market, the irritating smell of eggs – it makes sense,\u201d she frowned as she looked at him. \u201cYou are not happy to have a child?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John was pacing around the room as she spoke. \u201cOf course I am,\u201d he ran a hand through his messy hair and almost seemed to tear out his hair at times. \u201cOf course I am, are you? You\u2019re probably not, because I remember you saying something along the lines of \u2018hopefully not soon\u2019 and there isn\u2019t anything to do about it now but…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely smiled at him and his nervous behaviour. \u201cNo, there isn\u2019t anything that either of us can do and while it is certainly a shock, I am happy. It will just be another thing that I must adjust to and hopefully Miss Cadman can work on some other clothing soon.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He looked at her for a moment and started to pace again. \u201cWhat if I\u2019m a rotten father? I\u2019m already trying to be a good husband and Lord knows, I might screw up as a King and I\u2019m just… I don\u2019t want to… I don\u2019t believe I can juggle all three roles…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat do you mean by trying John? As far as I could see you have been nothing but a good husband and good King for the short time that you have been,\u201d she said. \u201cI believe that you would be even more as a father if you don\u2019t let yourself fall into your fears. Could you please stop your pacing? You are making me nervous now!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He sat down on the bed with her, looking at her with puppy dog eyes. \u201cI… I think it\u2019s great news, my love… please let Carson confirm Teyla and your suspicions?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf it will make you happy, then yes,\u201d she smiled as she turned to lay her head on his shoulder. \u201cI really should change from this hideous thing. It\u2019s rather – snug and very uncomfortable. I feel as if my bosom is ready to break the fabric.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John kissed her tenderly. \u201cGet changed into something comfortable.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely found that her smile grew on her face as she turned her face up to him. \u201cSomething more comfortable you say,\u201d she teased. \u201cI can think of something that consists of a great deal less fabric that would be more pleasing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy Queen, such the minx you\u2019ve become!\u201d John chuckled as he caressed her hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI learned from you,\u201d she smirked and leaned up to drop a kiss on his lips before pushing herself off the bed to make her way into the washroom to fight her way out of the dress and into a night robe. \u201cWe should send someone to inform Miss Cadman to work with some larger dresses before bothering with the usual. It would simply be easier I think.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhatever pleases you.\u201d John said, kicking off his shoes and laying across the bed on his stomach faced towards the washroom, only looking towards the chamber\u2019s door when Amelia snuck in. \u201cWhat would you like to have for dinner?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That was something much harder to think of at that moment for Aracely. \u201cUh -\u201d she let out as she worked on getting the dress off. \u201cI will be happy with fruits and greens. I don\u2019t think I can handle any meats right now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He nodded at Amelia who was out of the door within a second, closing the door without any sound. \u201cDone,\u201d John said and waited for Aracely to get out of the washroom. \u201cWant me to help?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She grunted a few times as she struggled then sighed. \u201cPlease,\u201d she called out, feeling weak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John scrambled off the bed and chuckled at the sight of Aracely in the washroom. \u201cYou look defeated, has the dress won?\u201d he teased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf you do not help me now, I will be sure it loses for good. Give me a blade and I will cut it off if I have to!\u201d she growled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDon\u2019t worry,\u201d he replied as he took hold of the zipper line at the back of her dress and just tore it wide open without much effort. \u201cI win too, and I think the servants will love to use this dress as a cleaning rag.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGood,\u201d Aracely nodded with relief as she found herself able to breathe again. Pushing the clothing off, her hands found their way to her belly that clearly had rounded slightly. \u201cI think I may just choose to live in my nightgown or nothing at all. At least I won\u2019t be in torture.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thinking about that for a second, he had to chuckle. \u201cAs long as you won\u2019t leave this room I wouldn\u2019t mind, not at all!\u201d John then put his arms around his wife and kissed her tenderly. \u201cStop thinking that you should think on how you need to spend money, you don\u2019t have to do that anymore, remember that. Cadman may be a little bit grumpy but she\u2019s grateful for the work you give her.\u201d He kissed Aracely again. \u201cI know you can draw, why don\u2019t you design your own clothing and let her make them?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She turned and glared at him suspiciously. \u201cHow do you know that?\u201d she asked as she pulled away from his lips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI saw the drawings on the wall of your home in San Franciskus. If you want to stay anonymous, you shouldn\u2019t sign them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThose are landscape sketches. I can\u2019t do clothing,\u201d she frowned. \u201cBest I can design on parchment is a basket of fruit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou don\u2019t give yourself enough worth, then again, if you don\u2019t want to design your own clothes, tell Cadman what you\u2019d like to have and she\u2019ll make them.\u201d He smiled at her and caressed Aracely\u2019s hair. \u201cIf you want anything<\/em>, get it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She let out a sigh and shrugged her shoulder. \u201cI will consider it, nothing more,\u201d she insisted. \u201cNow, pass me my robe so that I don\u2019t stand here all night to bare the cold.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reaching for her robe, he thought of something else. \u201cAnd the same goes for inside the castle! If you see something you don\u2019t like, get rid of it… uhh…. after asking me first.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely grinned. \u201cI have no complaints other than being waited on the way the staff does. It is something I know I should accept in some way but it will take time, such as everything else. Now where is our supper?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI think that if I\u2019d let the servants go; they and their families will starve, the castle will turn into a ruin apart from the corridor we use the most and we\u2019ll have a riot in town because the King has lost his mind.\u201d He gently placed the robe on her shoulders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI wouldn\u2019t dream of doing such a thing,\u201d she smiled as she reached up to rest her arms over his shoulders after pulling the robe on all the way. \u201cThere will be plenty of work for the people. We will make sure of that.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOr maybe, just a crazy thought…\u201d John lifted her up and carried her to the bed. \u201cDemolish the castle and build something smaller!\u201d He laughed as he fell onto the bed next to her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She squealed as he carried her before dropping her to the soft covers. \u201cI don\u2019t think the people would be quite so accepting of such a change. No, we will make do with what we have here now. Maybe fill the walls with more children in time?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs many as you want,\u201d He grinned. \u201cI will need to do some more paperwork tonight after dinner, if that is okay with you. I wouldn\u2019t mind doing it tomorrow, but I thought about taking you out of the castle tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhatever you wish to do is fine with me,\u201d she smiled as she moved over on the bed to lay more comfortably beside him as they waited for their food. \u201cSo as long as I have a bucket with me should I be unable to keep my food down that is.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou should write a letter to your friends to share your news, tell them about the big smelly castle.\u201d He softly caressed her stomach. \u201cI can tell a rider to stop at nothing, not even sleep, and it will be there in a day or three.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aracely nodded quietly. She looked up to the ceiling as she thought about her friends, wishing again that she could either go to see them or have them come to her. In either regard, despite the distractions, there was always great worry for them in her heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAnd once Ronon has returned with good news, you can go and visit them.\u201d He softly kissed her. \u201cI promise.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She smiled at him. \u201cThank you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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