For a long moment there was silence. Then from somewhere outside someone struck up a sweet sad song on a violin.
“I guess someone else can’t sleep,” murmured Cassandra.
“And a good thing too,” said Taleon, leading her into a soft slow dance.
Cassandra laughed and then sobered, following his lead. “I missed the celebration, didn’t I?”
Taleon sighed with the remembrance of his heavy heart. “It wasn’t much of a celebration. I was a newly crowned prince and my rightful dance partner was nowhere to be found. In consequence, no one else could fill your place.”
Cassandra laid her head against him. “I missed you more than words can say.”
Taleon stopped, and, taking her face in his hands, asked. “Do you know you are beautiful?”
Cassandra blushed under his compliment and looked shyly up at him.
He stepped back into the rhythm of the dance again, whispering in her ear, “It’s true.”
She buried her face against his doublet.
When the music stopped, they drew their dance to a close.
“You need to get some rest now,” Taleon said softly. Taking her hand, he kissed it.
“Goodnight, Taleon.”
“Until the morning,” he whispered with a smile.
Cassandra smiled. The morning would be sweet.
The End
About the Author
Jessica Greyson, a homeschool graduate who loves words, first as a hungry reader, and now as a passionate writer. She seeks to write for the glory of God, and be the writer He has called her to be.
You can learn more about her and her books at www.jessicagreyson.com.
About the Artist
Louie Roybal attended Pensacola Christian College. He majored in Commercial Art and Graphic Design. He has a love for both and desires to produce fine art at a casual rate while working in the graphic design industry.
Louie currently works full time as a graphic designer, and free-lances to selected clients on the side.
You can see more of his work at www.louieroybal.com.
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