catherine.
she found herself leaning into him as well, a sly smile evident on her lips at his words. “how about you knock him off his horse for me? a little show.” her tone was playful as her tongue licked at her teeth, scooting closer to the edge of her chair as she spoke again. “i want you to come, as my honored guest. i’ve little worry of what your father or your brother might think. he wishes me to marry a son of france so badly, i know not why he hasn’t offered me my choice of both.” bold words, once she couldn’t take back now that they were out.
he agreed with a nod, if nothing more than to get under his father’s skin. ( his second favorite pass time. ) the laugh that escaped him after brightened his entire demeanor. “ a woman after my hand ? i’ve never felt so honored. ” his voice continued to drop in volume, only giving charles more reason to close the space between them. he hadn’t been too sure about being too brash in her company, but as long as she continued to pave way for it, he would always give in. “ i’ll have you know there’s quite a list of competition, your majesty. i’ll need more of you than simply a crown. ”
















