Kristen has complete rule of the kingdom now that her Aunt Mary has left in order to return to her own land and home.
Kristen's ready to enjoy the day. She just finished her breakfast and now heads out to the garden, where she likes to be alone to get away from everyone at court. After her walk, she has all her things moved into the royal chamber that used to belong to her parents.
It seemed like a lifetime had passed since she was a little girl. The castle that she once knew was a different place. Every night she was held captive, she would dream of being rescued by her parents, but that never came. She never thought she would escape her tormentor, but now she was free and the sole ruler of the kingdom.
With a new outlook on life, Kristen often enjoys her morning walks in her garden on shady days, avoiding the sun due to her condition.
While in the kitchen, she thought the smell of what the cook had prepared was making her sick. She was sure it was just something that, for whatever reason, didn't agree with her.
Not able to shake the wave of pain, she felt that skipping her meal would be a wise idea. Kristen headed to the throne room instead.
As she entered the room, Kristen started to feel feverish and hot. A wave of pain ran through her whole body. This scared her, and she didn't want anyone else to see what was happening to her, so she turned quickly and ran out of the room into a corridor where she found herself all alone.
She then managed to run outside without anyone noticing, but right after she stepped outdoors, Kristen's body felt like it was on fire as she fell to the ground gasping for air.
She knew that the curse had taken its full effect but wasn't sure what she looked like or what it did to her. Her skin started to sting and turn red as she stood outside in the sun.
On her way back into the castle, she ran into one of her ladies and Paul. Startled by how they may react to her, she tried to avoid them, but Paul stopped her before she could make it into the castle.
They took her straight to her chambers and got her into bed. She ordered the guards to keep everyone out of her chambers while she slept. By the time Kristen woke up, the day had turned into night.
That night, Kristen awakens to find that she's feeling much better and heads out to get a bath.
Kristen runs into Paul outside, and an overwhelming urge hits her. Kristen talks Paul into letting her bite him. She promises not to harm him, so Paul agrees. Kristen gets a taste of blood for the first time, which almost overwhelms her. The blood gives her so much energy and strength.
Later that day, Kristen asked Paul if he was ok after she bit him. "It was painful at first, but you forget the pain soon after. A wave of pleasure washes over you." "I want you to keep this our secret. I will reward you for your loyalty," Kristen told Paul.
Kristen loved the way this curse was making her feel. She began to feel like she was invincible and no one could touch her.
Luckily, in most people's eyes, the curse did not turn Kristen into a monster but made her more beautiful than the other women in court. She had a soft glow to her skin and red eyes. What did bother her was how her teeth had changed. Her teeth were pointy, making it hard to talk without showing them.
Late one night, Kristen decided to roam the castle while everyone was asleep.
When she turned the corner, she ran straight into William. "Oh, I didn't mean to frighten you, Kristen!" Kristen lets out a laugh. "Oh, William, you did not scare me. I was heading to my chambers. Let's talk a bit before I go."William escorts her toward her chambers but leaves her at the door after wishing her pleasant dreams.
One day in the castle's farming area, William met with her cousin like they did most of the time. Kristen just happened to approach them as they embraced each other.
Kristen was enraged! She couldn't believe her cousin was in William's arms where she should be.
Later, Kristen finds her cousin alone and begins to yell at her. Her fangs showed as she yelled, which scared her cousin. "He is mine! He has always been mine! You can not have him! I hope you are not in love with him because he's going to be with me no matter what!"
"You will not see him again. You will not tell him why either. If I see you look at him again, I will put you to death myself, cousin, or not! Do you understand me, cousin?!" Her cousin whimpered and nodded before running away.
She gave it a few days and then headed into her garden like she did almost every night. She knew exactly where to find William and found him standing alone. He looked sad, and Kristen decided to pull Willia into her arms. This took William off guard. He was surprised by the queen's actions.
After William started to relax, Kristen revealed that she was in love with him and had been for many years. "I want to be with you, William." William was surprised. He didn't know how to respond to Kristen's admission. William had just been dumped by Kristin's cousin and was unsure why. His heart was broken, and at this moment, it felt right.
Some time passed, and Kristen went to visit William. She stumbled upon him in his undergarments, preparing for bed. "Oh, Kristen, you scared me. I didn't even hear you enter the room." "William, will you join me in my chambers tonight?" she asked.
William followed Kristen to her room and crawled onto the bed with her. He cuddled her up into his arms and kissed her. They sat there for a long time, talking about the day while cuddling.
Then Kristen pulled William to her, and they began to kiss and make out. She can no longer fight her urge to be with him.
He spent the night with her in her chambers.
The next morning Kristen jumps out of her bath as the sun begins to rise. She had to get out of there before it started to burn her.
She finds Paul waiting on her when she comes into her room. He continues to wait on her: for her appetite and affection. "Make sure, Paul, that you keep it our secret, or it will all end," she warns him.
This curse may not actually be a curse after all. I have beauty and power.
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