He walked up behind her and wrapped his hands around her waist.
Valerie was just dropping the plate before he held her, else, she'd have spilled it on the floor due to the shock.
It wasn't a new thing that the King was holding her, she just didn't expect it at that moment.
"My...My King?" Her voice shook a little.
A wave of ecstasy ran through her.
The King was holding her! Hugging her! She was the first lady amongst his brides that he was doing that to.
"I want you, Valerie; I want you now" he whispered softly into her ears.
Thar wasn't a request for someone like Valerie. To her, it was an honor.
"As you wish, My King" she could hardly cloak the excitement in her voice.
And just like a flash, she found herself on the bed immediately.
Lincoln was on top of her, the hunger overwhelming.&n
"Get out of my room, Valerie" Lincoln's voice was deep and shakily, Valerie forced herself out of the bed.It wasn't in his intentions to just dismiss her like a used gabbage, but he really wanted to fight the urge of grabbing her and pumping right into her again.Her presence there on his bed was more than tempting. So, he had to dismiss her immediately.Valerie's legs were shaking. She took her torn clothes from the bed but discovered she couldn't make use of them - not anymore."You can take a material from the wardrobe" Lincoln said to her and whimperingly, she leapt to the wardrobe and pulled out something that was big enough to cover her body. Finally, she left the room.Lincoln stood up from the bed and got dressed, wearing just his trouser.He walked over to his table and leaned on it, trying to understand what was going on. Why did he see
Lincoln furrowed his brows in surprise as he stared at the bleeding finger. What could it possibly mean?He didn't cut himself - no. So, why did the cut just appear a lot of a sudden and made him bleed?Few members of the cabinet noticed the bleeding finger as well."My King? Are you alright?" The one who was currently reporting,paused and asked.Lincoln didn't say a word but continued staring at the finger. And suddenly, the bleeding stopped.He still continued staring at it for a while, wondering what could've been the cause.Finally, he sighed and stood up."I'm tired and need some rest. The meeting would continue tomorrow". He said blearily and they all bowed their heads in agreement as he walked away, his guards behind him.He got into his room, took off his clothes and sat on the bed, placing his head in his
Lincoln scoffed and moved away from her immediately, finding it so hard to believe.No. She was definitely joking. Definitely joking.Martha was whimpering, her head bent towards the floor as she wept.She couldn't even think of staring at him in the face, never."Martha" his voice was a little hoarse. "You're joking... right?""I'm not" she shook her head pathetically, her gaze still on the floor. "I'm not. I'm sorry".He arched his brows in surprise."You...You brought a healer to heal me? You used a Healer on me?" He asked in disbelief, but she couldn't reply as she just continued weeping."How could you, Martha!!" He roared and charged at her with so much anger."I'm sorry! I had no choice!" She cried out and he stopped right on his track."Oh please! I'm so sorry. I... I just didn't want
Roseline could feel herself lying on a soft bed, her back feeling so strange on it because it wasn't the bed she was used to.She felt a little weak as she felt herself in a strange place; a strange environment.Suddenly, the previous events came flashing into her head - the war sounds, the arrows, her running footsteps, her screams, and....Hah!The King!!She snapped her eyes open immediately. The King!She could remember. He had showed up, right before those people succeeded in killing her. What the hell happened?"You're awake" she heard a feminine voice and that was when she noticed a woman on her right hand side, standing in front of a table.Roseline sat up immediately, taking a look around.None of these was looking familiar to her; the room, the atmosphere, the air.Of course! She wa
Roseline felt herself debilitating as soon as the King left.No; this had got to be a dream - a terrible dream."Tonight, you'll be in my bed" his words replayed in her head.She was going to be in his bed? Was he talking about sex? She was going to have sex with him?Oh God! No. She couldn't do it. She wasn't ready. She couldn't do it.She was too shocked to even speak or move as she just breathed heavily, trying to digest his words.The door opened shortly and the older woman - Hannah - came scuttling in.She paused and scrutinized the look on the young lady's face - how scared and bittered she was.She stared silently at her for a while."Um...I'll get you something to eat" she finally said and left, leaving Roseline all alone in the room.**Princess Martha waited impatiently alon
Princess Martha was sincerely confused. Who could the traitor be? Who could've possibly eavesdropped at their conversation and tried to use it against them?Geez! The palace was filled with lots of people and there was no way she could take a good guess.She racked her head over for it for a long time and not having a positive response, she decided to do something else.The healer. She should probably be awake by now.And with that, she left to check up on her.**Roseline was seated feebly on the bed, her entire body feeling so weak.It was almost getting dark and she thought of what would come.Was she really going to spend the night in this strange place? What happened to nanny Hapitha? And what about her father? What would he do when he hears of her abduction?Oh, goodness! How did this all these happen? She couldn't even understand a thing. What did the King mean by they had become bounded? How the hell
Roseline felt her heatt in her throat as soon as the command hit at her.God, no!The King? He wants her now?She looked blearily at the window where darkness displayed itself. Oh! Of course, she's been expecting it. Ever since it got dark, she was so scared and dreaded the moment the King would send for her.Oh! What does she do?"Please, we need to leave right away. The King shouldn't be kept waiting" the guard said and Roseline sniffed and looked up at him.Then, he walked closer to her and held her arm and she was forced to stand up with them."I can walk...on my own" she sniffed and said, then started walking out of the room with the guards behind her.Her gaze was on the floor the whole time and didn't even notice the few people she came across - not even Princess Cara.*Princess Cara was on her way to her room after vising one of the Royal physicians for a quick v@ginal herbs.
"10...9...8..."Roseline watched him fearfully as began the countdown, his voice coming out so thick and scary.This man....she could see it in his eyes - he was ready to hurt her; do terrible things to her. She could sense it.She tried doing what he wanted - taking off her clothes herself, but no matter how hard she tried, she really couldn't do it. Her hands were just too heavy to be lifted up to her dress.She wavered when he finally got to the last number and she bent her head to the floor to await the dreaded moment - whatever it was he was going to do her."Bad choice" Lincoln whispered and yanked her hair immediately."Ah! Let me go!" Roseline yelped as he dragged her to the bed, his hands fisting her hair tight.He was so powerful, she couldn't go free from him. And getting to to the bed, he pushed her roughly on it."No... Please" she cried out, but Lincoln wasn't himself at the moment moment.His erection had become
Roseline was pacing restlessly in the room when Martha rushed in and told her the King was calling for her in his chambers."Huh?? Why???" She asked worriedly, her heart beating so rapidly."Come on, Rose. There's nothing to be worried about. He only wants to talk about the baby" Replied Martha as she held her hand and led her out of the room.**Roseline arrived at the King's Chambers and had a conversation with him about the baby. She explained how it happened and also made him understand that was the reason she was actually there at the palace because she'd been looking for a means to tell him about it.Lincoln also poured out his worries of seeing her with Aiken the previous night and Roseline was dumbfounded because she had no idea he'd seen then.She took out time to explain it to him as well that it was just a game and pleaded forgiveness.*In the end, Lincoln had t
The next morning, Martha had gone to the King's chambers like she said.At first, Lincoln had ordered the guards not to let her in, saying he didn't want to see anyone. But when Martha insisted, he just had to let her in."Make it quick, Martha. I have important things to do" he stated grumpily, fixing his gold beltHuh? Why was he acting grumpy? Martha thought.She suddenly felt a little nervous. Just a little."It's um...it's about Roseline, Lincoln".Lincoln paused and turned to look at her. Was she there to tell him about her lover? He thought."What about her?" He asked and it took Martha some time before she finally said the words:"She's pregnant".*Lincoln thought he heard something funny; Martha was joking.Hold on... What did she just say?? Who was pregnant?
"isn't that Roseline?" Valerie asked, pretentiously surprised.Lincoln watched quietly and couldn't say a word.Roseline? With Aiken? Why were they together in that manner? Kissing?A pain he never knew existed, struck hard at him immediately."Wow! So, they were lovers afterall? No wonder..." Valerie muttered, expecting Lincoln to ask her *no wonder what?*But he didn't.He just stared confusingly at them as they had already stopped kissing and just stared at each otherHe took his gaze away from the scene immediately and without saying a word, he turned around and started walking away.Valerie smiled mischievously to herself and went after Lincoln.As she walked beside him, she could notice it; could feel it. He'd turned extremely cold and it kind of hurt he to know he was acting
"Aiken?" Martha called in surprise.Woah! She couldn't recall the last time she actually saw him."Hi, Martha" he smiled warmly at her with a wave and tried taking a peep into the room but it was clearly impossible."How've you been, Aiken? It's been months now" Martha said, still holding the door."Yeah... that's true. I've been fine and you?""I'm good".There was a brief pause, then he asked:"Is Roseline in? I actually heard she's here and decided to drop by to say hi to her"."Oh,...Yes, she's in. Please, come in" she opened the door wider for him and he stepped in with a genial smile.Roseline who'd been listening the whole time, suddenly gasped she saw Aiken walking in."Aiken!" She beamed and stood up to go hug him."My God! I can't believe
Roseline rushed to stand in front of the window."Oh! How do I get home Martha? It's raining so heavily" she asked worriedly, looking out the window and immediately, Martha joined her."Well, if you can't go home today, you might just spend the night here. Right?" She asked with a shrug."What? You should know I can't, Martha. I lied to my father I was only taking a walk with you and he's only going to end up being so worried when I don't get home. So, sleeping here isn't an option, Martha" she explained."Urgh! Fine, then. Let's just wait and pray the rain subsides soon" she answered and walked away, leaving Roseline in dismay.*Martha suggested they waited in her room and Roseline having no choice, had to go with her.The rain was still quite heavy and considering her condition, she couldn't help but falll asleep as soon as they were
Roseline walked nervously with Martha into the palace, her heart racing faster than it should.God! As the clock ticked, so she felt so scared. Was this going to end well?The maids and guards they came across kept bowing and greeting to them, although Martha was the one answering to them since Roseline was so depressed."You'll be fine, Okay?" She whispered to Roseline along the way and all she could do was manage a smile.They got to the dining room and the long table had already been dressed with meals - appropriately."The King said he'd be busy right?" Roseline turned to Martha and asked. "What if he refuses to come?""Um... let me go check up on him. Just stay here" Martha replied and hurried off while Roseline took a seat.**Getting to the King's room, Martha couldn't help but feel nervous before knocking on it. W
Valerie's jaws dropped immediately. Whaaar???Her eyes darkened as she looked at the maid in front of her."What the hell are you talking about?" Her voice was cold and deadly."My mother told me, Mistress. She told me when she'd passed out, she noticed it and even told the princess about it" Anna explained.The physician was actually her mother.Valerie felt her heart suddenly become so heavy as she walked some steps away, staring down at the floor.Roseline was pregnant? She was.... pregnant?? For who exactly? For the King??"Good saviors" she mumbled, her brows furrowed deep in confusion.That lady was pregnant?? How possible?? And even Martha knew about it???Could it be possible it's for the King? But .. she wasn't so sure they've told him already."Mistress, are you
Roseline stared pathetically at her as she walked away, somehow, her words sounded like mockery to her."I hope you don't come back here". Her words resounded in her head.But how does she do that when she's carrying the King's child? Martha is right. She really couldn't do this alone.Shortly, Martha returned with some guards who were meant to ride the carriage."Come on, let's go" she said to Roseline as she headed towards the carriage."Hold on, you're going with me?" Roseline asked and Martha stopped to look at her."Yes. Is there a problem?""Uh... I don't think that's neccesary, Martha. I'll be fine on my own...""Seriously Roseline? Are you kidding me? I brought you here and I'm taking you home. Come on, let's go". She held her hand and entered into the carriage with her.
Pregnant.The words resounded in Roseline's head.Her jaws dropped immediately as she looked at the princess, wondering if she was playing with her emotions or something."What...did you just say?" She asked fraily, her voice helplessly shaking."I'm as surprised as you are, Roseline" Martha shook her head. "I mean...when the healer had told me about it ..I was really surprised. You didn't know about it, did you?"Roseline couldn't say a word and only shook her head as she was too muddled to react.She was pregnant? Like... carrying a child? She was going to be a mother soon? Good lord! She was pregnant?!"Roseline..." Martha called tenderly and held her hand, making her look at her. "Who's responsible?""For what?" She asked, completely oblivious to the whole thing."For the... baby. Like, who's the father of the child?" Martha spelt it out f