Destined Love by Marline (i can read book club txt) 📕

be able to forget everything. Without a word to the stable helps I grabbed the headset of Starfright and put it on her. Then, without bothering to saddle her, I galloped out of the stables. I rode at full speed for a few minutes, concentrating fully on not falling off.

It was already getting dark when I decided to ride back to the palace. When I arrived the lights in the palace had already been lighted and I stood for a moment, enjoying the romantic atmosphere. And then I reminded myself of how annoyed I was at Nathan. I frowned and walked up the wide steps towards the entrance of the palace. A doorman opened the door for me and I went directly upstairs, towards my bedroom, our bedroom. When I opened the door Nathan was standing in the bathroom, with the door open, brushing his teeth. We did not acknowledge each other but our eyes met in the mirror. I walked over to the cupboard and got out my nightgown. I then attempted to take off the dress I was wearing but I had problems with the zipper, because it was at the back of my dress. I struggled with it for a few moments, too proud to ask Nathan for help. Then I heard his footsteps coming towards me and he wordlessly pulled down the zipper of my dress. He then walked towards the bed and lay down in it. I changed quickly, brushed my hair and my teeth and then lay down in bed next to him. Nathan blew out the candle that was on his beside table and I blew out the candle on mine. We then lay there in complete silence until Nathan suddenly moved towards me and harshly placed his lips on mine.

“Nathan, stop! I can’t breathe!” I gasped.
“I thought you were good at holding your breath.” He said and he sounded annoyed.
“It’s not that.” I was still gasping for air.
“Then what is it?” He demanded.
“It’s you. You are making my heart beat so fast that I need more oxygen to be able to function. And if you’re kissing me at the same time, well... it doesn’t work.”
He chuckled softly but I heard an etch of sarcasm to his voice. “Well, I’m happy that at least I haven’t lost my touch in that area. Because I can see that I can’t make you listen to anything else I say.” I closed my eyes for a moment and then looked back up at him.
“Nathan...” I started.
“Don’t even bother.” He cut me off and turned his head towards the ceiling. I felt horrible and desperately tried searching my brain for something to say. I needed to let him know that I still listened to him, that I still cared about what he thought. I pushed the covers away from me and got out of bed. I couldn’t lie there next to him as if we were complete strangers and so I opened the balcony doors and walked out. There was a chair there which I sat on with my knees pulled up and my arms wrapped around them. I looked up at the moon for a while before resting my head on my knees. It was impossible for me to stop the tears spilling over and I wasn’t bothered to try keeping them back.
“You know what’s really annoying?” I suddenly heard Nathan’s voice. Without waiting for an answer he continued. “It’s the fact that I am too in love with you to stay mad at you for long.” I swallowed to keep from bursting out in sobs. I heard Nathan walk towards me and felt his arms around me.
“Will you stand up so that I can give you a proper hug?” Nathan unexpectedly ordered. I could hear that he was attempting to sound annoyed and couldn’t help but smile when I stood up. He wrapped his arms around me and I closed my eyes tightly. One tear escaped and ran down my cheek but I officially dubbed this tear as a happy one.
“I love you Nathan.” I whispered. He pulled away a bit to be able to look at me and then opened his mouth to speak. I quickly put one finger to his lips.
“Your opinions and feelings mean a lot to me and I’m sorry if I hurt you. But...” I looked down because I did not want to see his reaction. “I think I will go back to see him again.” I winced. He put one finger under my chin and forced me to look up at him.
“Just allow me to send some body guards with you.” Was all he said before he kissed me. Suddenly he scooped me up into his arms. I squealed softly. He carried me into the bedroom and gently lay me down on the bed. He unbuttoned my blouse and then quickly pulled his shirt over his head.

“What are you thinking?” He asked, as he absentmindedly traced his finger along my arm.
“I’m amazed at the idea that we made such a crucial decision at such a young age. And how mature we actually are.”
“Mature as in?”
“This for example. I think we have much more experience than other people our age.”
He laughed. “Don’t be so sure.”
“And the fact that I’ve been married to you for half a year now and still don’t regret my choice. I mean, aren’t teenagers supposed to change their mind every few days?”
“But then again, we’re not normal teenagers. You doing peace talks at the age of fifteen. It’s kind of ridiculous actually, come to think of it. I guess we are more mature than our parents.” Now it was my turn to laugh.
“I can’t say I was so mature when I first met you.” I pondered. He tightened his grip on me.
“What did you think when you first met me?” He asked curiously.
“I think..” I paused, trying to remember my exact feelings. “I think I was glad that I had met you because then I was no longer at risk of being seduced by Prince Durwald.”
“Was it love at first sight?”
“I’m not sure.. I mean, you were extremely attractive.” I glanced up at him quickly. “Still are by the way. But does that make it love?”
“I have no idea.” Nathan confessed.
“What about you? What were you thinking?”
“I was wondering if you were going to be my first girlfriend and what my parents would say if I got together with you.”
I smiled in the darkness.
“You know, I’m going to enjoy being able to spend the rest of my life with you.” I told Nathan. “I love you so much.” Nathan laughed softly.
“I feel the exact same way.”


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Publication Date: 12-19-2010

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