slowly she walks the guarded walls of her castle
looking out at the vibrant orange and pink sky
the earths fireball slowly tucking away for the night
in the close distance something catches her eye
a black steed and a lone rider approach
she makes her way to the castles bridge
the bottom of the dress collecting dirt on her way
standing in the shadows and watching the rider enter
following him with her eyes as he dismounts the horse
he turns and looks at her through the shadows
her body becomes ridged as her breath stops
his looming presence sends chills down her spine
he steps closer to her silent body and announces
"I wish to see the castles Master."
soft murmurs erupt and a small voice responds
he glances around the castle to inspect it closely
she daringly takes a step forward into the light
"I am the Mistress of this castle."
his eyes focus on her as he steps closer to her again
the broadness in his shoulders heaves with each breath
a gust of wind catches her delicate hair blowing it softly
she looks into his dark solemn eyes with curiosity
he stands confident in the center of her castle
removing the helmet from his head holding it at his side
his eyebrow arches and a slight smile creeps to his lips
mesmerized by his icy eyes she pulls back a step
“What is it that you seek?”
she asks her low husky whisper faintly trembling
darkness now surrounding her and the walls of the castle
her chest strains against the tight red velvet corset
his face does not soften as he looks over her rich gown
“There is a storm. I seek shelter. Rest for my horse.”
she smiles timidly and remembers the setting sun sky
snapping her long soft fingers at her side calling her attendant
whispering softly to his ear as she watches the lone rider
the attendant backs away slowly and slaves begin work
“Your horse will be taken care of. Follow me.”
turning to walk toward the entrance to the main hall
glancing back only once while walking through the hall
hearing his heavy boots against the marbled floor
stopping in front of a large oak door she turns to him
his icy eyes now burning into her like a bright flame
strong arms covered in black folded over his solid chest
a long sword with a two handed hilt carried on his back
opening the heavy door to the main dining hall
“Eat to your fill. You will be shown to your room.”
she backs away from the door slowly allowing him to enter
his large hand wraps around her arm quickly
eyes widening and looking from her arm to his focused eyes
effortlessly he holds against her jerk to break free
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