QUEEN SOFIA’S SUITE**
“Answer me!! Why would you sneak out of the palace with the king!! What if he got hurt?!!” Queen Sofia yelled angrily at Adelaide whose head remained bowed without saying a word
“Mother,that’s enough. As long as brother is okay with it,don’t you think you’re wrong for scolding Adelaide?? Brother isn’t a kid…. ”
“But he’s the king! He’s never done this in his six years!!” She snapped and faced Adelaide again
“If anything like this happen again,consider yourself out of this palace,do you get that?!”
“Yes….queen mother” Adelaide said
“You are getting your punishment tomorrow,you can leave for now” Queen Sofia said
Adelaide bowed and walked out immediately
“Mother,that was too much” Lisa said
“It’s my responsibility to make sure my son is safe,you don’t know how I was feeling all day like my son was in danger out there without Carl beside him. You know about his phobia also,what if a spider appear all of a sudden and he get hurt,what will I do about that? I know he’s not a kid but still I get worried about him,same goes to you also,I’m your mother no matter how old you get” Queen Sofia said
Lisa sighed and went to hug her
“It’s okay,we should be glad brother is fine. You refuse to eat lunch,can you eat now? He’s back” Lisa muttered
**
As Adelaide walked out of the queen’s suite,she was lost in thought. She was worried about Lucian and couldn’t take everything he passed through out of her mind.
“Adelaide” Kai ran after her and she stopped walking
“Kai” she smiled
“Where have you been? I missed your face” Kai said and Adelaide chuckled
“I’m serious” Kai said and pulled her into a hug
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NIGHT★KING’S OFFICE**
Adelaide walked in and met Carl telling him some stuffs,she stood at one end of the big office watching them.
Soon,Carl walked out and she moved closer
“My king” She bowed and King Lucian looked up
He was now dressed like a royal he is,always looking handsome even though it’s night.
“You’ve been working,you should come for dinner” Adelaide said
“Thanks to you,I came to meet bunch of works waiting for me” Lucian said
“I’m sorry your majesty” Adelaide bowed
“Is Maltida there already? I’m having dinner with her” Lucian said as he stood up
Adelaide immediately took her lips in
“The mistress is not there yet,I can call for her if you want” She muttered
“You don’t have to,she will be there. Let’s go” Lucian said and walked out while Adelaide followed him
‘They are really having dinner together?’ She said inwardly as she walked behind him
Everyone kept on bowing as they walked until they got closer to the chamber,Matilda showed up.
She was dressed so beautifully,her hair looking so neat and pretty. Adelaide’s eyes followed her every steps,Matilda immediately smiled when she saw the king.
She quickly walked to them
“I was afraid I was keeping you waiting” Matilda said as she started walking beside Lucian while Adelaide was behind them
“Your dress look beautiful” Lucian said and Matilda blushed
“Thank you your highness” She said
Adelaide pressed her fingers
They finally entered the chamber,King Lucian and Matilda settled down In the dinning room and Adelaide started serving the meals.
“Please enjoy” She muttered after she was done
“Thank you” Matilda smiled at her
Adelaide stood there watching them as they eat and talk,she was feeling so nervous and uncomfortable. It only worsen because Matilda wouldn’t stop sending her to pour her wine,get her something on the floor and others.
Soon,they finished eating.
Matilda and Lucian stood up,they both went In together.
“Seriously? He didn’t even spare me a glance,what am I expecting? I’m just a maid” She said inwardly as she began packing the dishes
She left the chamber
***
Lisa stood beside a pillar staring at Carl as he did the sword practice
It seems like a long minutes until Carl suddenly turned
“When are you going to stop staring and come out,,princess?” He asked
“So you saw me all along” She mumbled and took in her bottom lip before going out
“Why are you here?” Carl asked
“You went to search for my brother,you must be tired. You should take a rest” Lisa said and walked closer
She handed a small bag to him
“What is it?” Carl asked without taking it from her
“You can take your bath with it and you will have a wonderful night rest” Lisa smiled
Carl took it from her
“Thank you” He muttered and walked away
Lisa scoffed and turned back to look at him
“That arrogant guard,just thank you and he left me standing? Should I teach him a lesson?” She rolled her eyes and walked away angrily
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NEXT MORNING**
King Lucian watched as Adelaide helped him put on his robe,she was unusually quiet and her mood wasn’t the usual one he knew. She kept avoiding his gazes too.
“Are you okay?” He broke the silence
“I’m fine your majesty” Adelaide muttered
“You are free to tell me if anything is bothering you” King Lucian said and Adelaide looked up
Lucian raised his brows expecting her to talk
“I’m fine” She mumbled and looked away again
“Then cheer up,I don’t like your face right now” Lucian said
“How was your night your majesty,I’m sorry I didn’t ask earlier” Adelaide said
“Good” King Lucian said
‘Of course it should,his mistress spends the night with his’ Adelaide thought
“My king,can you please sit down. Your hair…..”
“Is something bothering you?” Lucian cut in
She looked up and their eyes met
They continue staring at each other without looking away.
“My King,are you in?” They heard Matilda’s voice and a sudden frown escape Adelaide’s face
“My King” Matilda called again
“Can I come in?” She asked
Before Lucian could reply,Adelaide wrapped her arms around him and hugged him tightly. Shocking Lucian,he looked down at her and she shook her head
“Don’t let her in” She muttered and hugged him more tightly before resting her head on his chest.
TBC