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Baski beat herself up for being so busy all day as she walked towards the Consultation Room. There was a recruit of new palace workers, so, she had a lot to do.
It's late at night now. Only an hour ago did she get enough time to go to the kitchen and sneak out a huge meal for Vetta. She'd taken it to her in the dungeon before she went back to the kitchen and cooked chicken broth herself for Danika.
As usual, the pregnant woman put up a huge fuss because she has no interest in eating broth but in the end, she'd ate it again while cussing her and creating so much fuss.
Afterwards, she'd made her bed for her and they'd said goodnight. She just returned to her bedroom when the guards told her that she's been summoned by the King in the Consultation Room.
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Why the Consultation Room? Baski as
1027 word(s)Published234"I am giving her back her rightful place, Baski. Being a free person does not cut it for a Royalty." He stated matter-of-factly, "I will make her a Queen."A Queen...?Baski's mouth was ready to shriek in sheer happiness, but her heart became heavy. "No, My King... She can't ascend the Mombana's throne! Not now!""She can. It is required of her.""Have you forgotten her condition, My King? She can't. Not in this condition when she is most vulnerable!"Silence.Then, "In my life I have known several strong women. But Danika and Vetta will remain the strongest women I have ever met.""That is without doubt, Your Majesty." She conceded with a calming smile."She will be fine, Baski. She will be more than fine. She has all qualities of a great lea
1198 word(s)Published235He lowered his head and stared at the empty lane. Two guards patrolled by. "It is not my decision to make anymore. I am giving her a choice.""No, you aren't. To uncollar her is to give her a choice, but to make her a Queen is to take the choice of her ever staying away from her. Please, don't do it... Please. You deserve to be happy! She deserves to be happy too!"He will not budge. "She has a duty to her people. Once I uncollar her, being a free person isn't an option, Baski. She was a princess. Her father's throne is empty. She has a duty to fill it."Baski cut in. "And hold a Royal Banquet, and take a husband who will rule with her. And produce heirs to the throne." She paused, "She will be forced to take a husband by DUTY! She is very beautiful and she has power! Another man will have her! Are you truly okay with it?"Bu
893 word(s)Published236"Please, L-Lucien. Let me in... Instead of pushing me away, why not let me in. Is it because of the Mistress's condition? Do you want to free her? Is it something I did wrong?" She pleaded.He pulled away from her. "Leave me alone." He ordered coldly.A sentence has never hurt before, than these three cold words the King said to her. Danika let her hand drop helplessly."Okay. I will leave you alone." She capitulated in a soft, but sorrowful voice. What is wrong with him?She turned to leave...He whirled around and faced her.She stopped suddenly, seeing the intense look in his eyes. Lethal, cold, hard and sorrowful all at once. Like a wounded feral wolf.She took a step back. It was terrifying. She took another step back.His eyes narrowed at
919 word(s) Published 237 Danika let out a startled cry when she suddenly found herself pressed against the wardrobe and caged by the King. One moment, she was on her way to the door, the next, she was caged to the wall. He crowded her personal space, standing so close that all she sees...all she smells...is him. Then, he was kissing her. His lips landed on hers and his hand slid from her chin to graze through her hair. His fingers clenched, fisting her hair as electricity arced between them. "Danika...!" Her lips were forced apart with the motion and as his tongue shot inside. She was mildly scared at his intensity, but at the same time, she felt a great wave of relief as if she'd finally come home. His torso pressing against hers, his arm came off the wardrobe from behind her and wrapped around her waist in a merci
1042 word(s) Published 238 The King was leaning against the wall, his arms crossed. He closed his eyes, looking angry and pained at the same time. "What have you done to me, Danika...?" She has no idea what he was talking about, but all her hurt, confusion and mild anger at his treatment of her earlier, melted away like the wind. Silence descended on them. They stared at each other for several long seconds. Then, she raised her hand. Outstretched...reaching out to him. His eyes remained closed. Time stretched... Deep blue eyes opened at last and found hers. "I fear that if I touch you this night, I will take all you have to give and it will not be enough. And I will demand for more...so much more..." His throat worked in a tight swallow, "I fear that if I take you the way
1156 word(s)Published239"Yes. I'm fine."As he pulled back, his face came close to her stomach and he paused. His face lost most of it's hard lines as he stared at the swollen bump of his child. Then, he lowered his head and kissed their baby.Tears stung her eyes. He hasn't made that display since yesterday, she didn't realize how much it hurt and bothered her until he did it. Her hands squeezed the bedding to keep from cradling his head close to her."Our child belongs to us." He groaned, his eyes on her stomach, "He will always belong to us.""Yes.""But, you belong to me. No other man." Even if it's for tonight."Yes. I belong to you." Emotions tightened her throat. The thought of belonging to any other man who's not him repulsed her.Then, he rose and undressed in swift movements. I
997 word(s)Published240Gripping her hips in his hands, he looked up and found her eyes hot on him. "You like that?""Y-Yes," Danika panted.He did it again. He swiped his tongue up and down, and barely aware that he was probably bruising her hips where he held her, he ran his hands down and then up to hold the essence of her open to him.Her taste, her scent were a lure he couldn't deny, and he knew now, his craving for her would never go away. Damnation.Wanting more, the King trailed his fingers up to the silk of a nipple and tugged at it, running it between his fingers and thumb until it turned into such a turgid little peak that it almost drove him crazy.She made the mewling noise in the back of her throat again and lifted her hips, begging him for more. He complied, trailing his hand back down, and with his teeth tugging a
954 word(s)Published241Danika woke up by mid morning at the persistent pull in her bladder. She rose reluctantly and walked to the bathroom.When she came back to her bedroom, she laid back on the bed. She looked around the empty room, her eyes glassed over with memories of the night before.At the emptiness of the room, she'd almost—for a second—thought she imagined it. But the pleasant ache of her body dismissed the thought as quickly as it began.A smile touched her lips. A blush made it's way to her cheeks. Last night was most beautiful!A knock came at the door. Baski's head stuck in, she was wearing a beautiful smile on her face. "You're awake, thank Goodness. I have checked on you countless times!""Nooo..." Danika buried her face on the bed and groaned out, "You can't be the first person I see this morning. I