Chapter II
Dinner
An hour later with a landau, Khristian went to get Diana.
not had time to get that Diana ran out. Just like kids. She looked tired though.
wished they could dine quietly, indeed it was because of what he had invited. He had the hope that his presence was able to keep calm for the duration of the meal.
since his return, he could not bear to dine alone with his father and often, in those days, he had risen from the table before you start. He knew that if he found the slightest reason would pour him everything he had into it.
_Sei beautiful Diana. _Affermò Khristian with a smile, while s' walked on land.
_not_ tease, Khris. Are the same as an hour ago. _ pleased retorted Diana.
_Infatti, even an hour ago you were bellissima._ He said, looking straight ahead him.
walked on in silence. There was nothing to say. That's all.
arrived quickly and as soon as they entered the vast atrium of the new Elizabethan house, Lord Thomas, who is waiting for them, Diana greeted with great enthusiasm. Looking
Count Tomas, he noted that immediately Khristian was the portrait of his father. Remained amazed every time he saw them together.
both had the same green eyes, athletic appearance and the same, albeit with some thirty years longer, the count remained in any case a very charming and attractive man.
Lankaster Lord, sought the gaze of her son, and failing to meet him, he was very disappointed.
Diana saw this despair and turned to look Khristian that seemed to be carved in granite face, such was his expression hard and relentless and, from this, including the ill-will, in fact, Khristian covasse inside.
The count took his arm making them the compliments for its beauty and coaching at the table in the large dining room fully furnished in shades of white and gold.
Everything in the room seemed to be on a white cloud hit by a ray of sunshine. The table was richly as if the Queen herself, and she would have dinner. Count the
I move the chair and made her sit on his right. He sat at the head table and Khristian sat in front of her, to the left of the count.
The candles, put on the table, made of fine crystal glasses shine the bouquet of red roses and gave off a delicate fragrance now covered by one of the dishes that the waiters are ready to serve.
During dinner, Diana and the Earl conversed amiably on various subjects, enjoying good food served, while Khristian spiluccava, taciturn, the food on his plate, constantly filling his glass with excellent Burgundy.
Diana could not make him share in conversation. The questions she posed, he answered with monosyllables and in spite of Diana seemed jovial was beginning to grieve and do not know how to react. Seeing his embarrassment, the Earl broke the fragile barrier that contains the emotions of Khristian.
_not_ try to do the impossible Diana. _Disse Of a sudden the count. _ My son will not speak, at this table, as long as I will be present.
Diana froze blanching in the face, especially after he turned his gaze to Khristian.
seemed to mask the stone had covered his face and his eyes looked like a lion ready to tear its prey. I sincerely hope you never have to be the cause of that expression.
_ So father, if you know that is so, why do not you retire? _ caustic replies smiling, playing with the cutlery.
_Khristian! _ shouted the count, getting angry. _ You're disrespecting .
Khristian finally looked his father in his face, averting his eyes from the glass that had just drained all in one breath.
_Oh! Hearing. Disrespect to the count. _Lo mocking, sarcastic.
then narrowed his eyes until they become slits and stared at her father standing up and slamming his fists on the table so upsetting the glasses on the tablecloth.
_Voi I speak of their fathers? You had not had none the least for the life of your children? You have them sent to slaughter without the slightest remorse?
words were Khristian a menacing hiss and you could see clearly that trembled with suppressed fury.
_ I do not think that these are topics to be discussed in the presence of a lady. _Replicò Count sitting back, without batting an eyelid.
finally had a reaction from his son. He did not care to tell him what was wrong or what could make him with his words, preferring to anger obstinate silence which was closed when he returned home.
_not_ father diverted the conversation, do not be coward. _Continuò Khristian.
_Ti Khristian Please, do not talk ... _ Diana tried to stop him, in a panic. He had never seen anyone in the throes of so much anger, much less Khristian.
_ How can you ask me to shut up, because when we can no longer get his life together, Diana? _ yelled.
Diana was silent instantly and prepared to witness the fury of a child against a father.
prevented from communicating with his family, forced to remain without a shred of news and _ How can you ask me to be silent, even when your brother was not even two rows of comfort during those long months at sea? No. Diana now shut up. _ snarled.
_How can you expect respect from my father? How dare you just ask? You have any idea how many nights we spent in the storms, not knowing if we would have seen the birth of the new day? Know how many times we have looked death in the face to be pulled at the last minute?
Khristian More and more he spoke his voice rose, until he shouted to his father throughout his despair.
_Ditemi father: you are aware of how many times I found myself in front of a firing squad stranger in these five years? No? I'll tell you. Two. _url.
The first time, my sentence was commuted to thirty blows cat o 'nine tails. I counted its only twelve, then lost consciousness. I woke up adrift on a boat. Shortly after opening his eyes, the horizon appeared a ship. It was Francis Drake. I had a message for him. I had saved for not attract the ire of England, saw the name I bear. If I had been taken after the Catholic Mary Elizabeth had him executed, I would not be here now.
So saying he took off his shirt and showed his back covered with thin scars. There was a small corner that many had not. They had made a mess of his back. Diana and the count could not help but watch and listen to him, both pale in the face, but as Diana's face was furrowed by silent tears, what the count was a mask of composure. Suffering for her son was so desperate and angry that they do not allow to be expressed.
_ The next time, after being caught with Lucas and David, along with nine of our friends, Josh was able to secure a ransom for the three of us and thanks again to my high-sounding name saves us. The others were shot one by one in front of our eyes. Drake himself, that time, jeopardized his life and that of his crew for us.
Silence. Oppressive and unnatural silence followed those stories until Khristian not picked up their strength to continue.
_Volete know, how your children are dead, father? _Continuò as a flood that sweeps away everything and everyone, regardless of the damage caused. But he could not stop. Could not.
_David was torn by a cannon shot. I did not understand members who were part of his body or that of others. Instead, Josh was different. _Khristian not screaming anymore. His account was now a barely audible whisper. _Dopo the explosion, fell a part of the main mast on his chest, crushing the chest and breaking his back. _Khristian looked at her father's suffering, as if he felt the pain that had fallen to Josh. _ father has died in an inferno. It was you to send it to us. He wanted to prove his worth. He repeated the same phrase at the end of every battle, who do you think Khristian, our father, now, will be proud of us? We are covering the name of honor Lankaster and glory. I can not complain now. Capita father? He was there to please you. You wanted the real men? Well, now you have two men dead and a filibuster murderess.
Want to know why a father's murderess? Because after being struck, I ordered the bloody capture of the English galleon, and not to take prisoners. When we were able to attack and capture the damn ship, with a picture of David Lucas in the eye and killed thirteen soldiers and two officers, until a musket not stopped me, piercing his side.
Khristian now seemed to speak to no one in particular. His eyes were lost and those who fall prey to a delusion of lucid insanity. He sat down and cried more. He was sciorinare his account with cold clarity.
_ The next day, wounded in body and spirit, and what was left angry because English crew, thanks all'intromissione Drake, had been spared, I wanted to meet him on deck and after learning that the gun that killed David Lucas was alive and among them, not content with settling for poor shreds, I ordered it to be immediately shot. He gave me a coward because I did not have the guts to kill myself. The contented before finished speaking, shooting straight between the eyes.
see father? _ said then, as if coming to himself. _not_ longer a sissy like you loved apostrophe. I am the commander Lankaster, The relentless. I was honorably discharged, I have accumulated all this wealth do not know exactly how much, but I am and I am a cold-blooded murderess.
May God have mercy on your soul's father, because my, I've had to throw it to hell.
said she got up and went away, slamming the door.
Diana and the count remained speechless and motionless for several minutes. There was nothing to say at a moment like that. Each word was misplaced.
Khristian behavior, however, demanded an apology. Diana
_Vi ask forgiveness, not to have stopped in time, indeed, for it provoked. I never imagined how much resentment could bring. But I prefer this anger, hatred, perhaps, to his indifference.
I know I should talk to him before this evening and let him vent his grief, but I am not able to. I know his reactions even before he thinks. We are not only identical in appearance, we also have the same stubbornness, the damned proud when we hurt and we close in on ourselves to explode at a later time with much more vehemence.
I know exactly what has passed. I have also been at war. I did not want my children should live.
I knew that the Navy would teach them a little 'discipline, but they chose piracy. The sea
yes, but on their terms. Not I wanted to take part in a war, and tried to stop it but to no avail.
When Elizabeth had Mary executed, I quickly realized that things could not get worse. Philip II of Spain did not bowing his head to such an affront. I then went to the Queen to try to get them back to England.
In April last year, however, under the direct command of Drake, Khristian, Lucas, Josh and David, along with a few other chosen men, distinguished for bravery and patriotism, burning in the bay of Cadiz entire English fleet. Thus it was confirmed British naval supremacy and commercial, so that, at that point, the queen would not let me have them return because they considered it essential companies for future pirates.
"They are items of exceptional value that our country can not help it.
We intend to give to your son Viscount, one of the best English ships because n'assuma the command, assuming that will take away their relatives and friends. We are also sure it will be a good crew, which will test the nerves of the English galleons. He had never seen such harmony between men like the one that binds your children and Viscount Templeton. Offset each other and complement each other. Drake himself has praised them in front of us, praising their communication skills and combative. This ability, coupled with a hundred mouths of fire which is fitted to the vessel, will make them dangerous. Your honored name of my lord, you will play for glory. ".
_ With these words, and with the promise that he would not have happened at all that she could avoid, I sent him home. For the first time in twelve years, I'm glad Khristian's mother is dead. I do not think that would bear so much pain now, nor could forgive me for pushing him to leave.
You could see clearly the suffering in the facial features of the count, as he told this episode and the sad resignation that could be seen in his tone, gave voice perfectly.
_Vi apologize for Khristian have separated from you. I did not know of your intention of getting married, but now that he is back you can do it if you wish.
Diana wanted to scream at those words.
not know whether to cry or try to keep some 'restraint.
After two long sighs, however, decided to respond.
_ not apologize to me. Khristian said nothing that I would not have wanted to hear. For him, I think it was a liberation. I'm sure, though, that you should talk again my lord. That this evening, from my point of view, is just the tip of the ICE-berg. Put aside your pride and talk to both again. Save your relationship, you who had bestowed them the chance. _ suggested gently shaking hand.
Looking down on somewhere in his flat, Diana continued to speak.
_ As for us and our history, now has no more raison d'etre.
the natural demand for explanations from the story of how Count Khristian Diana was trapped in the promise made to a dying Josh.
_not_ allow it, Diana. It's the last thing I do. I will not let it ruin your life. Marriage is too important. It can not be with a woman at least if not you respect. Also, if Khristian is in love with you, do not bear to be with another woman.
_Lasciatelo be my lord, if he can not to keep his promise because of you, not only we will not be happy all the same, but you will have something more to make you forgive, and then today nobody marries for love. Everything is a matter of interest. _Terminò Diana resigned.
The count seemed older than his sixty years.
seemed that he had aged suddenly.
_Vado to seek my lord. I want to talk to him. Excuse me. _Disse getting up and leaving one of the great doors of the hall.
_ Go Diana, go ahead. Khristian needs you more than he can imagine.
The count looked at her out, promising himself that in one way or another would make them marry.
He walked into his office and sKhrisse a brief letter, sealed with wax. Called a valet handed it to him because it was delivered with the highest priority in the court of London to the Queen Elizabeth.
Diana was sure the place you look Khristian.
went out in the gardens of the great house and walked in the orchard.
He knew that he would have found under the big cherry.
always met there with children, especially in the period in which flourished. I climbed from small to have the impression of being on a cloud.
The smell was intoxicating and the gardens surrounding the clear moonlight made it possible to walk safely in the dark, without dangerous obstacle.
walked a couple of minutes before reaching the cherry.
arrived at the big tree, however, Diana saw no one and was disappointed that he realized that perhaps Khristian not remember their meetings under those branches.
When he turned to go back, but Khristian spoke to her from the tree.
_Note that old habits are hard to morire._ observed jumping down.
_Khristian You scared me! _ exclaimed confused. _ I was hoping
raggiungessi._ The confessed.
was dark, but the rays of the moon lit up the branches that pierced the traits of both.
_Ti I apologize for that I've said before dinner. _Disse taking her hand and holding it to his face. _not_ I wanted to raise my voice with you, let alone make you share my outburst, or the spectacle of bad taste that has my back.
_not_ to apologize, you do not need to apologize to me. _Ribadì Diana gently patted his shaggy beard made his face barely visible. _Sai that you can talk with me about everything. Although we can not be together in the future, we have been in the past. Your back, however, is not a show of bad taste. indelibly remain in me. prefer, but having seen the scars they know you are buried infuse ocean.
If you want to talk to me you know you can do it, you can always trust me, Khristian. I'll always be here for you, as a friend or what role you want, because I love you. _Confessò Limpidly Diana.
_not_ say that. I do not want to make you my lover, even if you as a friend not enough . _Sussurrò Kissing the palm and the inside of the wrist.
_ Khristian Please, make love to me. Even just for once give me memories that I can warm the heart, when I have the greatest need. _ pleaded not believe Diana, her first, she had
uttered the words that had escaped from his mouth. These
few sincere words kindled a desire in Khristian putting it in conflict with itself, and this was not a battle that could be missed.
_not_ ask this Diana. _Disse cuddle. _not_ want to condemn you to shame. Resist even imagine what it costs, but after that you would be if I would only make you mine?
_Sarei the happiest woman in the world because I learned to love in the arms of the man I always loved. Please Khristian, makes love to me. Do not make me regret for not having ever had just for one night. _E
you do not make me prick the conscience for a lifetime. I can not Diana. _The said angrily to himself and absurd situation that had arisen. I do _not_ love with you. It would be unfair. God knows what you would if I could. But we can not Dini. You would have everything to lose. Do not let me have the weight of your destruction on his conscience. Do not tempt me. Do not ask again. _Ribadì squeezing gently. _ I do not ever have to decline as a woman so desirable you are. But you know my true motivations, Diana? _ asked her holding her face in her hands, while a ray of moonlight reveals the features.
Diana closed her eyes. Do not think he could be able to look at him after he offered without hesitation, even begging. I wonder if Khristian believed the shameless?
_Guardami Dini, I need to know that you understand me.
Diana opened her eyes and staring intensely moved his head making a denial.
_not_ understand you, but I accept your decision, if that's what you want. Will never go back on the subject. Looking
, Khristian saw the most beautiful woman he had ever had the honor of knowing and innocence with which she had offered him was not only excite tenderness beyond all limits.
that skirmish was better not or would satisfy Diana and himself under that cherry tree.
_Cara small, stubborn Diana. Do not ever contradict. Do not lie to me and to yourself. Return to this subject until I surrender, but will not happen this time. It 's too important for me your happiness. One day you'll thank me for this.
_Ne doubt it. _ whispered more to herself than to Khristian that, after giving her a chaste kiss on the mouth, holding her hand, her back home.
Diana, she felt ashamed. Khristian had resolutely refused.
_Vorrei Khristian return home. _Disse flushed.
Khristian could understand his embarrassment. It was offered to him and was rejected.
Only a fool would do something so stupid and would rather just one villain, dishonored.
knew to be both things, but he hoped that the insane were to prevail for a while '.
aware that they can not sell them without Starla too close, he took his decision. Would leave the next day. In fact now.
_Ti accompany you home immediately. I prepare the land.
Khristian _not_ bother, I'd rather walk. Alone. _ Clare.
_ You'll want to play? I'm already past eleven at night. Do not let you go alone. _Ribadì Khristian.
_To Khristian please, let me go. _ Diana begged him to tears the next.
_ If you want me to accompany you, let me he drove at least some servant. _search to convince her while returning home.
_ do not understand their own, right? Stand around alone. I do not want either you or someone else in tow. I have walked our path alone since I was just six years. I do not think anything can happen. You've made your decisions. Now, I'll take mine.
After this outburst, he turned and left him in plaster in the lobby, in front of impassive Dickinson, the butler, went through the door that had just been opened and left.
Khristian looked set off, shocked but also amused. It was not changed from what he remembered. Well! Not precisely, no. It was very more stubborn and had a fabulous body.
his body's reaction was immediate and took him by surprise. Some anatomical part, apparently, did not seem to agree with his head on the implications of the decision not to have sex with Diana.
_Dickinson, is prepare my things. I'll be away about twenty-five days. Then, is also preparing the new carriage. Notify me everything will be ready soon. Leave immediately for Wallace Village, Scotland. _ ordered.
_Sì milord. _ said the butler.
Khristian went into his chambers and decided to write a short letter to Diana. The had at least an explanation. He lay on the bed rest for a few hours before departure, but did not come to terms with his weariness. He fell asleep and woke up only when his servant not seeing him coming, he went to call him.
It was almost dawn.
He washed quickly and changed clothes and went without breakfast as if the devil at his heels.
The count watched him go out the window asking for forgiveness in his heart for the trials to which it was subjected, even by him.
Before getting into the carriage, Khristian, instinctively turned to her window and saw him. Not the least obeisance made, but casually entered the carriage and ordered the driver to leave. When
the carriage disappeared from view, allowed the count to a solitary tear run down her face, and with a gesture of anger, dried.
_not_ let you marry her and ruin your life Khristian. I'll do anything to prevent it.
An hour later with a landau, Khristian went to get Diana.
not had time to get that Diana ran out. Just like kids. She looked tired though.
wished they could dine quietly, indeed it was because of what he had invited. He had the hope that his presence was able to keep calm for the duration of the meal.
since his return, he could not bear to dine alone with his father and often, in those days, he had risen from the table before you start. He knew that if he found the slightest reason would pour him everything he had into it.
_Sei beautiful Diana. _Affermò Khristian with a smile, while s' walked on land.
_not_ tease, Khris. Are the same as an hour ago. _ pleased retorted Diana.
_Infatti, even an hour ago you were bellissima._ He said, looking straight ahead him.
walked on in silence. There was nothing to say. That's all.
arrived quickly and as soon as they entered the vast atrium of the new Elizabethan house, Lord Thomas, who is waiting for them, Diana greeted with great enthusiasm. Looking
Count Tomas, he noted that immediately Khristian was the portrait of his father. Remained amazed every time he saw them together.
both had the same green eyes, athletic appearance and the same, albeit with some thirty years longer, the count remained in any case a very charming and attractive man.
Lankaster Lord, sought the gaze of her son, and failing to meet him, he was very disappointed.
Diana saw this despair and turned to look Khristian that seemed to be carved in granite face, such was his expression hard and relentless and, from this, including the ill-will, in fact, Khristian covasse inside.
The count took his arm making them the compliments for its beauty and coaching at the table in the large dining room fully furnished in shades of white and gold.
Everything in the room seemed to be on a white cloud hit by a ray of sunshine. The table was richly as if the Queen herself, and she would have dinner. Count the
I move the chair and made her sit on his right. He sat at the head table and Khristian sat in front of her, to the left of the count.
The candles, put on the table, made of fine crystal glasses shine the bouquet of red roses and gave off a delicate fragrance now covered by one of the dishes that the waiters are ready to serve.
During dinner, Diana and the Earl conversed amiably on various subjects, enjoying good food served, while Khristian spiluccava, taciturn, the food on his plate, constantly filling his glass with excellent Burgundy.
Diana could not make him share in conversation. The questions she posed, he answered with monosyllables and in spite of Diana seemed jovial was beginning to grieve and do not know how to react. Seeing his embarrassment, the Earl broke the fragile barrier that contains the emotions of Khristian.
_not_ try to do the impossible Diana. _Disse Of a sudden the count. _ My son will not speak, at this table, as long as I will be present.
Diana froze blanching in the face, especially after he turned his gaze to Khristian.
seemed to mask the stone had covered his face and his eyes looked like a lion ready to tear its prey. I sincerely hope you never have to be the cause of that expression.
_ So father, if you know that is so, why do not you retire? _ caustic replies smiling, playing with the cutlery.
_Khristian! _ shouted the count, getting angry. _ You're disrespecting .
Khristian finally looked his father in his face, averting his eyes from the glass that had just drained all in one breath.
_Oh! Hearing. Disrespect to the count. _Lo mocking, sarcastic.
then narrowed his eyes until they become slits and stared at her father standing up and slamming his fists on the table so upsetting the glasses on the tablecloth.
_Voi I speak of their fathers? You had not had none the least for the life of your children? You have them sent to slaughter without the slightest remorse?
words were Khristian a menacing hiss and you could see clearly that trembled with suppressed fury.
_ I do not think that these are topics to be discussed in the presence of a lady. _Replicò Count sitting back, without batting an eyelid.
finally had a reaction from his son. He did not care to tell him what was wrong or what could make him with his words, preferring to anger obstinate silence which was closed when he returned home.
_not_ father diverted the conversation, do not be coward. _Continuò Khristian.
_Ti Khristian Please, do not talk ... _ Diana tried to stop him, in a panic. He had never seen anyone in the throes of so much anger, much less Khristian.
_ How can you ask me to shut up, because when we can no longer get his life together, Diana? _ yelled.
Diana was silent instantly and prepared to witness the fury of a child against a father.
prevented from communicating with his family, forced to remain without a shred of news and _ How can you ask me to be silent, even when your brother was not even two rows of comfort during those long months at sea? No. Diana now shut up. _ snarled.
_How can you expect respect from my father? How dare you just ask? You have any idea how many nights we spent in the storms, not knowing if we would have seen the birth of the new day? Know how many times we have looked death in the face to be pulled at the last minute?
Khristian More and more he spoke his voice rose, until he shouted to his father throughout his despair.
_Ditemi father: you are aware of how many times I found myself in front of a firing squad stranger in these five years? No? I'll tell you. Two. _url.
The first time, my sentence was commuted to thirty blows cat o 'nine tails. I counted its only twelve, then lost consciousness. I woke up adrift on a boat. Shortly after opening his eyes, the horizon appeared a ship. It was Francis Drake. I had a message for him. I had saved for not attract the ire of England, saw the name I bear. If I had been taken after the Catholic Mary Elizabeth had him executed, I would not be here now.
So saying he took off his shirt and showed his back covered with thin scars. There was a small corner that many had not. They had made a mess of his back. Diana and the count could not help but watch and listen to him, both pale in the face, but as Diana's face was furrowed by silent tears, what the count was a mask of composure. Suffering for her son was so desperate and angry that they do not allow to be expressed.
_ The next time, after being caught with Lucas and David, along with nine of our friends, Josh was able to secure a ransom for the three of us and thanks again to my high-sounding name saves us. The others were shot one by one in front of our eyes. Drake himself, that time, jeopardized his life and that of his crew for us.
Silence. Oppressive and unnatural silence followed those stories until Khristian not picked up their strength to continue.
_Volete know, how your children are dead, father? _Continuò as a flood that sweeps away everything and everyone, regardless of the damage caused. But he could not stop. Could not.
_David was torn by a cannon shot. I did not understand members who were part of his body or that of others. Instead, Josh was different. _Khristian not screaming anymore. His account was now a barely audible whisper. _Dopo the explosion, fell a part of the main mast on his chest, crushing the chest and breaking his back. _Khristian looked at her father's suffering, as if he felt the pain that had fallen to Josh. _ father has died in an inferno. It was you to send it to us. He wanted to prove his worth. He repeated the same phrase at the end of every battle, who do you think Khristian, our father, now, will be proud of us? We are covering the name of honor Lankaster and glory. I can not complain now. Capita father? He was there to please you. You wanted the real men? Well, now you have two men dead and a filibuster murderess.
Want to know why a father's murderess? Because after being struck, I ordered the bloody capture of the English galleon, and not to take prisoners. When we were able to attack and capture the damn ship, with a picture of David Lucas in the eye and killed thirteen soldiers and two officers, until a musket not stopped me, piercing his side.
Khristian now seemed to speak to no one in particular. His eyes were lost and those who fall prey to a delusion of lucid insanity. He sat down and cried more. He was sciorinare his account with cold clarity.
_ The next day, wounded in body and spirit, and what was left angry because English crew, thanks all'intromissione Drake, had been spared, I wanted to meet him on deck and after learning that the gun that killed David Lucas was alive and among them, not content with settling for poor shreds, I ordered it to be immediately shot. He gave me a coward because I did not have the guts to kill myself. The contented before finished speaking, shooting straight between the eyes.
see father? _ said then, as if coming to himself. _not_ longer a sissy like you loved apostrophe. I am the commander Lankaster, The relentless. I was honorably discharged, I have accumulated all this wealth do not know exactly how much, but I am and I am a cold-blooded murderess.
May God have mercy on your soul's father, because my, I've had to throw it to hell.
said she got up and went away, slamming the door.
Diana and the count remained speechless and motionless for several minutes. There was nothing to say at a moment like that. Each word was misplaced.
Khristian behavior, however, demanded an apology. Diana
_Vi ask forgiveness, not to have stopped in time, indeed, for it provoked. I never imagined how much resentment could bring. But I prefer this anger, hatred, perhaps, to his indifference.
I know I should talk to him before this evening and let him vent his grief, but I am not able to. I know his reactions even before he thinks. We are not only identical in appearance, we also have the same stubbornness, the damned proud when we hurt and we close in on ourselves to explode at a later time with much more vehemence.
I know exactly what has passed. I have also been at war. I did not want my children should live.
I knew that the Navy would teach them a little 'discipline, but they chose piracy. The sea
yes, but on their terms. Not I wanted to take part in a war, and tried to stop it but to no avail.
When Elizabeth had Mary executed, I quickly realized that things could not get worse. Philip II of Spain did not bowing his head to such an affront. I then went to the Queen to try to get them back to England.
In April last year, however, under the direct command of Drake, Khristian, Lucas, Josh and David, along with a few other chosen men, distinguished for bravery and patriotism, burning in the bay of Cadiz entire English fleet. Thus it was confirmed British naval supremacy and commercial, so that, at that point, the queen would not let me have them return because they considered it essential companies for future pirates.
"They are items of exceptional value that our country can not help it.
We intend to give to your son Viscount, one of the best English ships because n'assuma the command, assuming that will take away their relatives and friends. We are also sure it will be a good crew, which will test the nerves of the English galleons. He had never seen such harmony between men like the one that binds your children and Viscount Templeton. Offset each other and complement each other. Drake himself has praised them in front of us, praising their communication skills and combative. This ability, coupled with a hundred mouths of fire which is fitted to the vessel, will make them dangerous. Your honored name of my lord, you will play for glory. ".
_ With these words, and with the promise that he would not have happened at all that she could avoid, I sent him home. For the first time in twelve years, I'm glad Khristian's mother is dead. I do not think that would bear so much pain now, nor could forgive me for pushing him to leave.
You could see clearly the suffering in the facial features of the count, as he told this episode and the sad resignation that could be seen in his tone, gave voice perfectly.
_Vi apologize for Khristian have separated from you. I did not know of your intention of getting married, but now that he is back you can do it if you wish.
Diana wanted to scream at those words.
not know whether to cry or try to keep some 'restraint.
After two long sighs, however, decided to respond.
_ not apologize to me. Khristian said nothing that I would not have wanted to hear. For him, I think it was a liberation. I'm sure, though, that you should talk again my lord. That this evening, from my point of view, is just the tip of the ICE-berg. Put aside your pride and talk to both again. Save your relationship, you who had bestowed them the chance. _ suggested gently shaking hand.
Looking down on somewhere in his flat, Diana continued to speak.
_ As for us and our history, now has no more raison d'etre.
the natural demand for explanations from the story of how Count Khristian Diana was trapped in the promise made to a dying Josh.
_not_ allow it, Diana. It's the last thing I do. I will not let it ruin your life. Marriage is too important. It can not be with a woman at least if not you respect. Also, if Khristian is in love with you, do not bear to be with another woman.
_Lasciatelo be my lord, if he can not to keep his promise because of you, not only we will not be happy all the same, but you will have something more to make you forgive, and then today nobody marries for love. Everything is a matter of interest. _Terminò Diana resigned.
The count seemed older than his sixty years.
seemed that he had aged suddenly.
_Vado to seek my lord. I want to talk to him. Excuse me. _Disse getting up and leaving one of the great doors of the hall.
_ Go Diana, go ahead. Khristian needs you more than he can imagine.
The count looked at her out, promising himself that in one way or another would make them marry.
He walked into his office and sKhrisse a brief letter, sealed with wax. Called a valet handed it to him because it was delivered with the highest priority in the court of London to the Queen Elizabeth.
Diana was sure the place you look Khristian.
went out in the gardens of the great house and walked in the orchard.
He knew that he would have found under the big cherry.
always met there with children, especially in the period in which flourished. I climbed from small to have the impression of being on a cloud.
The smell was intoxicating and the gardens surrounding the clear moonlight made it possible to walk safely in the dark, without dangerous obstacle.
walked a couple of minutes before reaching the cherry.
arrived at the big tree, however, Diana saw no one and was disappointed that he realized that perhaps Khristian not remember their meetings under those branches.
When he turned to go back, but Khristian spoke to her from the tree.
_Note that old habits are hard to morire._ observed jumping down.
_Khristian You scared me! _ exclaimed confused. _ I was hoping
raggiungessi._ The confessed.
was dark, but the rays of the moon lit up the branches that pierced the traits of both.
_Ti I apologize for that I've said before dinner. _Disse taking her hand and holding it to his face. _not_ I wanted to raise my voice with you, let alone make you share my outburst, or the spectacle of bad taste that has my back.
_not_ to apologize, you do not need to apologize to me. _Ribadì Diana gently patted his shaggy beard made his face barely visible. _Sai that you can talk with me about everything. Although we can not be together in the future, we have been in the past. Your back, however, is not a show of bad taste. indelibly remain in me. prefer, but having seen the scars they know you are buried infuse ocean.
If you want to talk to me you know you can do it, you can always trust me, Khristian. I'll always be here for you, as a friend or what role you want, because I love you. _Confessò Limpidly Diana.
_not_ say that. I do not want to make you my lover, even if you as a friend not enough . _Sussurrò Kissing the palm and the inside of the wrist.
_ Khristian Please, make love to me. Even just for once give me memories that I can warm the heart, when I have the greatest need. _ pleaded not believe Diana, her first, she had
uttered the words that had escaped from his mouth. These few sincere words kindled a desire in Khristian putting it in conflict with itself, and this was not a battle that could be missed.
_not_ ask this Diana. _Disse cuddle. _not_ want to condemn you to shame. Resist even imagine what it costs, but after that you would be if I would only make you mine?
_Sarei the happiest woman in the world because I learned to love in the arms of the man I always loved. Please Khristian, makes love to me. Do not make me regret for not having ever had just for one night. _E
you do not make me prick the conscience for a lifetime. I can not Diana. _The said angrily to himself and absurd situation that had arisen. I do _not_ love with you. It would be unfair. God knows what you would if I could. But we can not Dini. You would have everything to lose. Do not let me have the weight of your destruction on his conscience. Do not tempt me. Do not ask again. _Ribadì squeezing gently. _ I do not ever have to decline as a woman so desirable you are. But you know my true motivations, Diana? _ asked her holding her face in her hands, while a ray of moonlight reveals the features.
Diana closed her eyes. Do not think he could be able to look at him after he offered without hesitation, even begging. I wonder if Khristian believed the shameless?
_Guardami Dini, I need to know that you understand me.
Diana opened her eyes and staring intensely moved his head making a denial.
_not_ understand you, but I accept your decision, if that's what you want. Will never go back on the subject. Looking
, Khristian saw the most beautiful woman he had ever had the honor of knowing and innocence with which she had offered him was not only excite tenderness beyond all limits.
that skirmish was better not or would satisfy Diana and himself under that cherry tree.
_Cara small, stubborn Diana. Do not ever contradict. Do not lie to me and to yourself. Return to this subject until I surrender, but will not happen this time. It 's too important for me your happiness. One day you'll thank me for this.
_Ne doubt it. _ whispered more to herself than to Khristian that, after giving her a chaste kiss on the mouth, holding her hand, her back home.
Diana, she felt ashamed. Khristian had resolutely refused.
_Vorrei Khristian return home. _Disse flushed.
Khristian could understand his embarrassment. It was offered to him and was rejected.
Only a fool would do something so stupid and would rather just one villain, dishonored.
knew to be both things, but he hoped that the insane were to prevail for a while '.
aware that they can not sell them without Starla too close, he took his decision. Would leave the next day. In fact now.
_Ti accompany you home immediately. I prepare the land.
Khristian _not_ bother, I'd rather walk. Alone. _ Clare.
_ You'll want to play? I'm already past eleven at night. Do not let you go alone. _Ribadì Khristian.
_To Khristian please, let me go. _ Diana begged him to tears the next.
_ If you want me to accompany you, let me he drove at least some servant. _search to convince her while returning home.
_ do not understand their own, right? Stand around alone. I do not want either you or someone else in tow. I have walked our path alone since I was just six years. I do not think anything can happen. You've made your decisions. Now, I'll take mine.
After this outburst, he turned and left him in plaster in the lobby, in front of impassive Dickinson, the butler, went through the door that had just been opened and left.
Khristian looked set off, shocked but also amused. It was not changed from what he remembered. Well! Not precisely, no. It was very more stubborn and had a fabulous body.
his body's reaction was immediate and took him by surprise. Some anatomical part, apparently, did not seem to agree with his head on the implications of the decision not to have sex with Diana.
_Dickinson, is prepare my things. I'll be away about twenty-five days. Then, is also preparing the new carriage. Notify me everything will be ready soon. Leave immediately for Wallace Village, Scotland. _ ordered.
_Sì milord. _ said the butler.
Khristian went into his chambers and decided to write a short letter to Diana. The had at least an explanation. He lay on the bed rest for a few hours before departure, but did not come to terms with his weariness. He fell asleep and woke up only when his servant not seeing him coming, he went to call him.
It was almost dawn.
He washed quickly and changed clothes and went without breakfast as if the devil at his heels.
The count watched him go out the window asking for forgiveness in his heart for the trials to which it was subjected, even by him.
Before getting into the carriage, Khristian, instinctively turned to her window and saw him. Not the least obeisance made, but casually entered the carriage and ordered the driver to leave. When
the carriage disappeared from view, allowed the count to a solitary tear run down her face, and with a gesture of anger, dried.
_not_ let you marry her and ruin your life Khristian. I'll do anything to prevent it.
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