Chapter 25: Spinning a Web of Lies

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Hey everyone! I would've posted earlier today except for some reason the Wattpad site looks totally different on internet explorer so I had to go through this long drawn out trouble shooting adventure. I found out that I needed to download and use google chrome instead and now we are here ^_^. Shout out to all the commenters, thank you all! I love reading your views and opinions on my work and I greatly appreciate your input. I was going to put a warning on this chapter due to some love scenes but I figured we are all mature and if not, then we are going to be someday. No use in hiding the truth. Anyways, here is the following chapter as promised. Please Enjoy :)

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"Julian?" 

A flash of embarrassment swept across his face as his cheeks began to glow a soft rose tint. Too ashamed to look at anyone, his eyes fell to the floor as he spoke.

"Yes Sir?"

Riley seemed calm and collected as he questioned this Julian fellow for being in his room. 

"I came to get you Sir. It is already past breakfast. I came to bring your food an hour ago but your door was locked.  I fetched the key and let myself in." He paused momentarily as he looked up at me. "I was aghast to find a woman in your quarters."

I stood there awkwardly with the butler's hand still masking my mouth as the two men had a conversation like I wasn't even present. 

"Well my personal life doesn't concern you Julian." 

Julian was taken back by Riley's sudden assertiveness. His eyes widened in pain and shock. He released my mouth and spun around to face Riley.

"Well this is no ordinary woman Sir!" His voice rose as the anger began to swell inside him.

"It doesn't matter who she is. She is apart of my personal life, something you are to stay out of." 

"But Sir, she is a servant as well. She does not belong in your personal life." 

My heart throbbed at his words. It was a painful reminder of my status and place in this world. I would be forever haunted knowing I wasn't as good as this Princess Angela. 

A thought crossed my mind, something I hadn't considered before. With me being just a mere maid, how would I ever get to marry Riley? Besides, he was already betrothed. I'm not an upgrade from her either. If we couldn't ultimately be together, then what was the point of us sneaking around like this with such great risks. 

"Your right." I butted in. 

"I was out of line and deeply regret my actions. My apologies your highness. I will go back to my duties now." The words fell from my mouth like vomit, leaving a rancid after taste in my mouth. I kept my head down as I hurriedly walked to the door to leave. 

"Kaitlynn, no." 

Riley leap from his bed and positioned himself to blockade the door. Without thinking it through, Riley flung the words into the room. 

"She isn't a real maid." 

A gasp came from both me and Julian as we both looked at him with loss of words. 

"She was just pretending since I am currently betrothed to Angela. I don't want to be with Angela though, and I was too much of a coward to ask for the marriage to be called off. Kaitlynn is the one I truly want to be with." 

His words were sincere, straight from his heart. Joy began to pump from my own heart and flowed through my veins, as the warming sensation spread through my body.

"Oh... I understand now Sir. It was my mistake Sir. I am sorry." Julian bowed his head in shame like a puppy after being reprimanded by his master.

"I can forgive you Julian."

"Thank you Sir." Expressed his gratitude and bounced back to life as his spirits rose. 

Riley on the other hand did the opposite. His voice turned cold and daring as he said "However I don't want you spreading this around. It must stay a secret between us. If I find out you told anyone, I will have your job.

Julian at once vowed his obedience. "Yes Sir. I will not tell a soul."

"Good. Now may you leave me and my love alone to eat in private?" he half requested and half demanded. 

"Of course Sir." 

Riley stepped aside and opened the door for him as Julian disappeared into the hall. Riley shut the door behind him and locked it as an extra precaution. 

"See, that wasn't so bad." He smiled.

"Wasn't so bad? Riley, he thinks I'm royalty! I mean me, actually royal? Never in a million years." I intended to scold him but instead I ended up bashing my self esteem. 

"Hey" Riley reached out and latched his hands onto my waist as he reeled me in. "I don't care what you are. I just care about who you are." He removed one of his hands long enough to swipe a loose bang from my eyes and tuck it behind my ear. "Your Kaitlynn, the love of my life. That's all I care about." 

My lips parted as I began to speak, but they were instantly smashed shut as Riley's lips crashed against them. I was swept into the moment, overwhelmed with passion and happiness. I didn't fight or restrain myself as my body moved in sync with my inner feelings. We both walked backwards, in the direction of the bed until the edge bumped against my legs. Riley didn't let that stop him as he hoisted me up and tossed me onto the bed. He continued to stand and watch me as he removed his shirt. In a fraction of a second, he was on top of me, kissing my neck. His hands roamed freely until they felt the edge of my shirt and he pulled it over my head. 

I continued to succumb to Riley and let myself get fully immersed in the burning love flame between us. His hands caressed my sides as he slid them down to find my pants. 

"Riley." I tried to say his name normally but it sounded more like a moan. This further encouraged him as he took what he wanted; slipping his hand slyly into my pants. 

"Riley." I tried to win over his attention again but his sudden movements caught me by surprise and his name came out in a sharp gasp. I was overpowered by a forceful new pleasure that radiated from his actions and encased my entire body. 

"I love you so much." His breath tickled my neck as he mumbled against my skin. His kisses traveled north as he inched closer to my face.

"Kaitlynn, let me show you how much I love you." He whispered in my ear.  

My body felt paralyzed, completely vulnerable to Riley and his intentions. I didn't try to fight him; in fact, I welcomed him to do what he wanted. He could sense my position and took over as the alpha male of the situation. 

"Go ahead." My voice trembled as I felt sweat began to form. However, I didn't stutter or hesitate as I voiced my overall opinion.

"Show me." 




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