The Mercenary

Eun Sook took her soon-to-be sister-in-law’s advice to heart.  And decided to fight for what she wanted.  Which, of course, was Jijin.So she prepared for her wedding zealously.  Soaking in…

Eun Sook blinked and rolled over.  She was not accustomed to being awoken by a maid. “Can I help you?”“No, your highness, ‘tis I am here to help you.  Today is…

“All kidding aside, Sook Myeong, the prince’s wound is quite serious.  He is going to be confined to that bed for several days.  And his movement restricted for several weeks. …

“I owe you a poem,” Jong Su murmured as his eyes studied the princess’s troubled face.“You owe me nothing,” Sook Myeong retorted softly.  “You were injured saving my brother’s life!”…

“You acted bravely, Sook Myeong,” Jin Heung declared a little while later as they stood together outside of the prince’s bedchamber. She gazed at her brother.  “Who was that man? …

The prince and his princess spent a lovely morning enjoying the fresh air and the delicious breakfast that the chef had prepared for them.  Jong Su convinced Sook Myeong to…

He met her in front of the stables.  Just as he’d promised.  He was, in fact, waiting for her when she arrived.  Both of their horses had already been readied. …

“I’m sorry,” he breathed.  “Sorry that you were never cherished as you should have been.” As Eun Sook should have been too.Perhaps, had your father treasured you, then you could find…

Eventually, he reluctantly released those luscious lips.  He sighed and rested his forehead against hers.  “I missed you,” he murmured again.“Did you really?” she asked, still insecure.Something vulnerable quavered in her voice,…

She’d avoided her favorite spot for a week now.  And grown lonelier and sadder by the day.  The coldness she had shown the prince seemed to be freezing her own…