Thread: Being Fair to the Fairy (Lano & Darkangel)

Meriel looked into her keepers eyes. She could see his sadness and for the first time while being under his control, she felt her heart lurch for him. Had her actions truly saddened him? It would seem so. Just then she felt a pang of guilt wash over her. She hadnt intended to make him feel badly. It was just shed never been caught before, never been bound to another so steadfastly that her actions were not her own. Yes, it would take time for her to trust him. But now she was beginning to see that maybe he was indeed as genuine as he made himself out to be. At that, Meriel gave her keeper a nod. I apologize, Sir Samuel, if I injured you just now. I can assure you that was not my intent. I mean to cause you no pain, I her voice trailed just then and she clutched the towel tighter. I apologize. She gave him another curtsy along with a smile. Gratefully Meriel accepted the warmer clothes Sir Samuel had offered her. The material was coarser than what she was used to wearing, but she could see that it would be more appropriate than what shed currently had on. After all, the air was cold. Humans had different ways about keeping themselves warm than what her kind typically had available to them. Meriel bit down on her lip as Sir Samuel held up the coverings so as to shield her body from the watchful eyes of his men. She gave him another smile and began to undress. The air caused her skin to break out into gooseflesh as the chill permeated throughout her body. She shivered a little and tried to make quick of her changing. Soon, her porcelain-like skin was covered with the heavier, more opaque clothes and she was ready to travel to a destiny unknown. She folded up her dress deciding it would work perfectly as a nightdress for sleeping. Suddenly, Sir Samuel picked Meriel up and placed her upon the saddle of his horse. As he did so, he asked her to refrain from calling him her Master. She tilted her head a little at the request. Was he not her keeper? Was she not to do his bidding? Regardless, she nodded, letting him know shed do as asked since it was what he preferred. Just then, he hoisted himself up into the saddle behind her. The closeness made her shiver a little and she wondered what sorts of things shed have to do now that her freedom was no longer her own. Sir Samuel then whispered into Meriels ear, words regarding his home and the first task he wished for her to follow. He mentioned children and immediately, her face softened, her eyes shone. She glanced over her shoulder and looked into his eyes as her lips turned upward into a smile. I love children, Sir Samuel. I will do what I can for the young one. Meriel blushed a little just then. Id been busy the past many nights overseeing a couple and their first born. She smiled a little more brightly. Theyd been having troubles. So many troubles. I helped them conceive though they know not that it was I who assisted. A soft chuckle passed over her lips. Though I had to. They yearned so terribly. How could I not assist them? Their son was born last night. The delivery a difficult one. She let out a tiny sigh just then. But I helped them there too. They are safe and happy. Oh, it was marvelous. And her voice trailed. It left me famished. Again, Meriel blushed. Her admission of her hunger for honey and the fact that it was she whod caused such troubles for the beekeeper, the cause of her crimson cheeks. She suddenly looked sheepishly at Sir Samuel, hoping that hed understand why shed had to take the honey as she had. It was for a good intention and she hadnt meant any harm to the apiary. Going silent once more, Meriel just let Sir Samuel hold onto her, keeping her secure in the saddle as they rode. She watched as the landscapes changed and paid attention as he pointed things out. She wondered how long it would be before they reached his home. She was still rather hungry and knew shed need to eat something before helping the child. Shed need the energy and strength and at present, she didnt have very much. Sir Samuel, how much longer until we reach your our home? I will need to eat something before aiding the child. Would you Meriels cheeks went red and she looked out into the distance feeling embarrassed. Would you have any honey in your cupboards? Or anything that tastes sweet?