As he chewed on a potato piece, Spenser nodded his head in approval. Then he added, “Don’t be late,” and Ella smiled and nodded as she headed out the door. Just as she was ready to open the door, she heard him cry, “Ella.”
When she turned around, he was wiping his lips with the napkin and he murmured, “Thank you for being unselfish.”
Her heart sprang in her chest at those words. Oh, the adoration…. Because of the King’s flirtatious behavior, she felt her cheeks heat up in humiliation.
She bowed, opened the door, and departed.
Ella had been distracted all day by thoughts of her date with the King. To be able to stroll, dine, and imbibe by the King’s side… Wow!
This was something that had never occurred to her. She informed Ella that the King would be going out with one of his wives for the first time ever, and that Diana had shown both happiness and amazement at the prospect. It had never occurred before!
Ella’s anxiety increased as she prayed beyond hope that his other spouses wouldn’t take offense. Oh! She wouldn’t want any drama, so please don’t be furious.
As Diana and she sat in the room, she posed the question to her.
“Oh, Ella,” Diana said with a chuckle. ” I’ve told you this before, but as long as the King protects me and my child, I don’t mind him. Although…. ”
She sighed and grasped Ella’s hand, causing Ella to see the mirror of grief in her eyes.
“I just wish he paid more attention to my daughter, but I realize he needed a male kid and not a third girl.” Ella felt a chill go down her spine as she told her,
“From the depths of my heart, I desire when you become pregnant for the King, you’ll have a boy.”
She let out a soft gasp. H
She never even considered the possibility of becoming pregnant. Now that I give it some thought, however..
For weeks, she has been having sex with the King without protection. Is it even feasible that….? She looked sad, and her eyelids closed. She had never considered this before. Suppose she really becomes pregnant; then then?
Oh, no…. She would have a kid, and not just any child; she would bear the King’s!
So what if she really does get pregnant? Oh! She begged the gods of the spirit world to please let it be a son. But was she prepared to become a mom? Take care of a kid and be someone others would look up to? When Diana looked at her, she could see she was really contemplating what she had just said. She gently touched Ella’s hand and said, “You’ll be OK.”
Assembled by King William’s Vampire Community
William, was visibly agitated and pacing the chamber.
There were three of his closest followers in front of him, and they had all been warned to keep their voices down so as not to disturb him more while he was so worked up. With anger and frustration, he clenched his fists.
His canine teeth were now fangs and he scowled.
“What made you think it wasn’t potent enough to start a battle with the witches? ”
Orbid, one of the guys in front of him, looked around at the other males.
He bowed his head and looked at the ground as he responded, “It’s still of tremendous shock to me, My Lord.”
“If we had made it look like the witches had assaulted one of his own, the King Spenser we all know would have waged war on them. He rode all the way to their palace without ever touching the ground, which defies logic. ”
King William’s heart hardened, and his pacing feet quickened as a result. “It’s completely illogical!” He clenched his teeth. He should have gone to war with Tolive; it would have been exactly what I wanted! He stopped to let out a long sigh.
The fact that he didn’t succeed after going to such great lengths to get the witches’ blood, formulate the poison, and plan an assault on one of Spenser’s wives was very disheartening.
A conflict was what he sought. Intended to sow confusion and provoke hostilities between the two sides. William would plot his ascension to the throne during the crisis.
“Urgh! ”
There was a groan, and he kicked the desk in front of him, sending it tumbling. It was a brilliant scheme, really! Just right! Looking at the expressions on his men’s faces, he said, “We’ll strike again.” They would draw more blood from the witch, create more poison, and launch another attack. Just to see how far the Alpha King would let it slide this time.
From outside the door, Lady Kacy jumped involuntarily as her heart raced.
Whoa, wait a minute: King William was the one who attacked King Spenser’s wife? What, he was stoking hostilities between them and the witches?
Goodness! It was unbelievable to her.
The Palace of Badar
Diana sang encouragingly, “Come on, Ella; you can do it.”
“Besides, it’s an invitation, and it’s just for one night. You do realize that the King is human, right? “She looked down at herself and groaned, “I know… but.”
“I’m simply anxious”
” Soon, the King and I will be alone! ”
I thought you said he was going as a peasant and not the King.
Ella was at a loss for words after being prompted by Diana.
“Do you see now? Lady, you need to calm down or the King will become angry with you. About an hour ago, he sent for you. Diana asked, as Ella took a few deep breaths in an effort to relax. Good enough; no big deal. As a peasant, not a king, he is acting. A commoner, that’s right. ”
She heaved a sigh and said, “I’ll go.”