The Kings Chosen

Chapter 3

    The hour back to my cabin is one of the longest hours of my life. King Balders face keep flashing in my mind. Those green eyes did something to me, and that voice. I shake my head. Ive never been this distracted by a man, ever. "Think im ever going to get that mare back Herk?" He neighs and i just rub his neck. We get to the top of the hill and I can see my little house. I dont get to stop there though I steer Herk past and goto my tavern to tell the girls i wont be in today. I rarely ever miss a day but I feel it necessary for today.

    I finally make it home and get Herk unsaddled and get inside to make me some dinner it had been a long day so far. I grab some chicken I had prepped yesterday. I throw some extra on as a after thought if the soldiers who bring my horse back are hungry ill feed them, cant throw out the whole batch for just two bad apples right? Once the chicken is finished I go to sit down at the table when there is a knock on the door. "Come on in!" I yell not super worried about anyone in the area hurting me. My breath catches in my throat. "You know you shouldnt yell for someone to com in when you have no clue who it is." King Balder says to me as he strides into my house. I shake off the shock and shurg. "Im not worried about anyone around here." His eyes burn into my and my throat goes dry. "It smells amazing in here." He says and I smile. "Well I cooked some chicken and I made extra for whatever soldiers came to bring me my horse back. Although I wasnt sure if you would keep your word." I reply standing up and heading to the counter where the cooked chicken is. "Im a man of my word, and you would really feed my men after what they did you?" He asks and I can hear him moving further into my house. "Of course I would cant blame all of them for what two did. Now how many did you bring with you?" I can almost hear the smile in his voice. "Just myself and two guards." I nod and start making up three plates and then set them on the table. "im sure it int what youre used to in your castle but its better than nothing. I will go put my mare up and send your guards in." I dont wait for his response and head outside. I see the guards and one is holding my mare. "Go on inside and get some food i will put her up." I say and they look at each other before I flash my blue eyes at them and they take off inside. I hurry up and grab the mare and walk her over to the pasture before letting her go. I give Herk some pars before heading back in. I see the men dwarfing my table eating chicken and I cant help but smile. I look to king Balder and realize that he isnt eating and my plate is still sitting untouched. Once he notices me he stands and jesters to my seat and i feel a blush creeping up my cheeks. I look at his plate and see that he hadnt touched his food either. I walk over to my seat and sit down. "My food not good enough for you King Balder? I question and a smile lights up his fac that I cant help but return. "On the contrary I wanted to wait for our host, although I cant say the same for my men, I guess they was quite hungry." He gives a deep chuckle and his men give me a sheepish look and I laugh too. "Well how very royal of you but you didnt have to wait." I reply and start to eat my own food. 

    It isnt long before King Balders soldiers are done eating and head back outside after thanking me. "So You never gave me your name earlier." King balder says breaking the silence between us. I look up from my plate. "Seannah." He takes a sip from a drink I got him earlier. "Seannah." My name rolls off his tongue and I shiver. I love the way it sounds coming from him. I shake myself from the trance. "So King Balder-" "Call me Lincoln please," I nod, a little stunned he gave me his first name. "Okay, Lincoln why are you and your army here?" He takes another drink before he answers. "Your king made a threat against me when I rode to my throne. He made some threats and I am here to follow up with him on those. I dont take threats very lightly." I nod, King James is a asshole, and believes he is untouchable. "Well I hope you put him in his place." I reply to him and he flashes me another beautiful smile and my heart stops. I feel another blush creeping up my cheeks. I can feel his eyes on me. "So Seannah, where is your husband? Off in the kings army?" Lincoln asks and his question rubs me the wrong way. My eyes flash their bright blue when I reply."I dont have nor need a husband. I worked for everything I have myself."  The smile never leaves his face and I scrowl. "Well I cant say im not glad you dont have a husband." The scowl slowly goes away from my face. "Of course. Well what a shame you wont be here long." I say and pick up the plates to be washed. "Oh yes what a shame." He brings his plate and meets me by the sink. "Im sure youre ready to be back to your queen." I say. I know im fishing but im really curious. "No queen sweet heart but I am looking," I blush again and try and look away from him. "Well Seannah, I best be heading back to camp. Thank you for the food and I hope to see you soon." I turn around and he grabs my hand and places a kiss on my knuckles and I shiver. I cant even speak as he leaves and exits my house with a wide smile on his face. I cant believe I just had dinner with a King.