Arthur and Excalibur - As It Should Be (2)

Part 54: link


FRIDAY

    Can you come home early? Arthur sends Gwen a text shortly after lunch. He and Merlin had rescheduled their fencing practice to this morning, followed by lunching together, so Gwen hasn’t seen or heard from Arthur since she left for work.
    Gwen is out amongst the shelves when his text comes through, vibrating once in her pocket. She slips it out quickly and reads the message with a sigh.
    Maybe she sends back, then continues reshelving the books in her hands.
    As she shelves the last...

I've had this on my computer for months now and think it is the right time to release it unto the world. Set after Arthur and Gwen are married. Sorry about the rubbish title.
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Gwen and Arthur are interrupted by the squealing of children. The twins, two curly headed children, burst their way into the bedchamber.

    “Papa papa” cried Ygraine “Lancelot won’t let me play with the sword, he says I can’t be a knight because I’m a girl”
She throws herself at Arthur, almost knocking him off his feet and buries her face in his strong thigh....