Falcongate
Normandy, Late Spring 1142lolita child sex photo
A small brazier provided light in the one-room
hunter's cottage. They would supply their own brand
of heat to warm the tiny chamber.lolita child sex photo
He slid beneath the furs on the narrow cot,
then gathered her close. She came to him willingly,
pressing the length of her body against his.lolita child sex photo
Her head rested just below his shoulder, her
shaking breath blew hot against his chest. Stray
curls from hair as bright as the summer sun, tickled
at his neck.lolita child sex photo
Her skin was so soft and smooth, like the fluffy
softness of a rabbit. He stroked her slender naked
limbs, reveling in the knowledge that she was his.
She trembled beneath his touch, her nervousness
making him feel bold and protective at the same
time.lolita child sex photo
The thought humbled him and he silently swore
to protect her always. Had he not recently vowed
to keep her safe, to honor her, to love her for
all time? lolita child sex photo
This night they would learn of passion and desire
together. They would bind the vows they'd shared
with love.lolita child sex photo
"You would think a Faucon would
know not to let down his guard."lolita child sex photo
Darius of Faucon jolted out of his
dream at the statement. He'd fallen asleep while
fishing and had not heard the men approach. His
first instinct was to grab the weapon lying at his
side. But the tip of a sword steadily pressed to
his neck kept him in place against the tree he'd
leaned against earlier this day. lolita child sex photo
He squinted against the blazing sun
and counted eight blades pointed at his chest. He
glanced toward the next tree and saw Sir Osbert
in the same predicament. Darius felt a measure of
relief knowing that the aging captain of his guard
had come to no harm.lolita child sex photo
From the tenseness of the man's stout
body and the bushing of his near-white eyebrows,
Darius doubted if Sir Osbert shared that relief.
One thing was certain, had these armed men wanted
either of them dead, they'd already be conversing
with those in the afterlife. lolita child sex photo
Darius stared at the man leaning closest
to him and asked, "Who are you? What do you
want?"lolita child sex photo
The man stood, sheathing his blade
as he did so. "King Stephen and Queen Maud
wish a favor."lolita child sex photo
Though Darius was thankful to have
been awoken from a dream that had haunted him nightly
for nearly six years, he asked, "They could
not simply send a missive?"lolita child sex photo
"They did. No one responded."lolita child sex photo
Obviously the request had been sent
to Faucon Keep. He'd not been on his brother's property
for a fortnight now. Instead, he'd taken up residence
at the smaller and more secluded holding of Falcongate.
Situated along a lazy river, it suited his needs
for the moment.lolita child sex photo
Darius informed the man, "Comte
Faucon is recently married and has not yet arrived
home. The king knows this."lolita child sex photo
"Aye, and your other brother
is encumbered elsewhere. That is why Queen Maud
sent us directly to you. She thought you might be
here instead of at the main keep."lolita child sex photo
"Obviously, she was correct."
Darius rose, silently cursing the queen for remembering
this holding. "What do they want?" lolita child sex photo
"An exchange."lolita child sex photo
The humor evident in the man's voice
gave Darius pause. "Exchange of what?"
lolita child sex photo
"A favor for your traitorous
life."lolita child sex photo
"Traitorous?" lolita child sex photo
The man shrugged. "It seems proof
has been given to place you in league with Empress
Matilda."lolita child sex photo
The possible repercussions of that
statement brought Darius's heart to a near standstill.
"Who makes this wild accusation?"lolita child sex photo
The man's smirk widened. "Queen
Maud."lolita child sex photo
Darius gritted his teeth to capture
a shout of frustration. This false accusation was
nothing but a game. A game the king and queen would
play to ensure his immediate cooperation. A game
where his life would likely be the only prize.lolita child sex photo
A game he obviously had no choice
but to play. "And what...favor causes King
Stephen and Queen Maud to employ such extreme measures
to gain my assistance?"lolita child sex photo
The man nodded. "Good. You seem
to understand the importance of this request."
He waited until Darius was joined by his captain
before continuing, "It is a simple task."lolita child sex photo
Sir Osbert snorted in disbelief.
Darius shared his man's opinion. Simple would
likely translate to a mission requiring much gold,
men and risk. He motioned for the man to explain.
"Define what this simple task entails."lolita child sex photo
"Lord Thornson has died. He
leaves behind a widow."lolita child sex photo
Likely a widow requiring a new
husband. Darius swallowed before asking, "And
they wish me to do what?" lolita child sex photo
"You are to take and hold Thornson
Keep until the king and queen can find a man suitable
to be a husband for the lady and a master for the
keep."lolita child sex photo
Darius's exhale of relief escaped
in a rush at the knowledge that he was not this
suitable man. Then he realized that Thornson Keep
was near the border of Scotland. It would put him
not only weeks away from Falcongate, but on the
edge of the enemy's territory. "A simple
task to be sure."lolita child sex photo
The man's wicked chuckle preceded
an ominous warning. "There is more."lolita child sex photo
Of course there would be more.
Darius closed his eyes briefly and shook his head.
"I am not surprised."lolita child sex photo
