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"Please..you have to hear me out..I didn't-" I tried again but, he gave a warning glare and I immediately stopped and did not utter any other word.
He grabbed my wrist harshly and furiously walked out of the courtroom, dragging me along with him. I didn't feel the bruising pain as I was too focused on the anger that was radiating off him. I had done the one thing he had repeatedly warned me not to do, that is trying to escape. If I was in his shoes, then hell yeah I deserved a punishment.
Hold on! What is wrong with me?
Firstly, I never attempted to escape! Maybe, he thinks I did.
But I came back, didn't I?
And secondly, I cannot believe I was asking to get punished like a completely insane, out of mind woman.
Snapping back from my thoughts, I looked in the direction we were going. It led to my chambers. Is he going to lock me in there? If yes, then he would be doing me a favour. I internally rejoiced.
He kicked open the door and dragged me inside and locked the doors, after him.
Oh! I thought I was going to be locked alone.
I didn't say a word and looked down at the wooden floor. I could feel his intense gaze piercing right through my soul which caused tingles of excitement erupt throughout my body.
"Look at me, princess" he commanded.
I lifted my head up, and met his dark silver irises which held anger and other emotions I couldn't decipher.
"You look like a servant girl in that ridiculous dress. Go and change into something more suitable" he ordered coldly.
I frowned at his words.
"You are so insensitive. You cannot judge people based on their clothing choices. Have you ever considered that not all of them are born into royal household with expensive robes and silks?" I questioned in a annoyed tone.
He was amused by my outrage and I could see a hint of admiration in his eyes, then quickly he replaced his face with the usual cold demeanour.
"You are the future Queen and you will wear clothes suitable to your position...unless, you wish to be my servant girl and serve me" he said and smirked slightly,
"No!" I exclaimed, my face turning redder of the inappropriate scenarios forming in my head.
"Then, do not defy me and do as I say" he ordered again.
"I think I quite like this dress, so I'm not changing" I huffed crossing my arms.
He ran his fingers over his smooth ruffled hair in frustration and glared at me. He grabbed my waist with both of his hands, as he pressed my body flush against him and leaned his face down dangerously close to mine.
"Don't test my fucking patience or trust me princess, I'll rip those clothes off your tempting body and change you myself" he threatened, his breath tickling my face and his eyes turning into a darker shade every passing moment. Oh crap! He was very serious about this.
Without wasting a single second, I ran straight inside my closet after he releasing myself from his grip. I pulled out the first dress I could get my hands on and quickly dressed myself.
I stepped out of the closet and saw Nicholas sitting on the edge of my bed.
His eyes looked at me in approval as he took in my appearance.
"Come here" he ordered, his deep voice resonating within the walls of the room. I nervously took small steps towards him. When I was at an arm's length away from him, he tugged me down swiftly, such that I was over his knee, my stomach pressed against his lap.
"What are you doing? Let me go this instant" I shrieked and squirmed in his lap, trying to get off but he quickly wrapped his arm around my waist holding me in place.
"Stay still! Unless you want me to lose all control" he groaned, his deep voice sending shivers of excitement down my spine.
I stopped moving as I understood what he was referring to. I bit my lips in anticipation
"You've been a rebellious little thing, princess.." he trailed off and continued,
"And this time, I won't go easy on you" he declared.
Before I could ask him anything, I felt a hard smack on my butt and I cried out in surprise. I turned my head back to look at him but he had a serious look in his face and his eyes glinted a kind of hunger which sent shivers down my core. Then there was again a smack and another one followed right after. It continued for quite a while and I bit my lip hard to avoid making any sound, but it was futile.
My face was flustered and my breathing was shaky and erratic. I felt a stinging pain every time his hand came in contact with my soft flesh, the thin fabric of the dress not doing justice of any sort. An unknown pleasure erupted within me and as much as I hated to admit I wanted more. It was hard to stop the traitorous moans that slipped past my lips as much as I tried to control them. After a last smack, he gently rubbed my now sensitive skin and helped me sit up on his lap.
I couldn't face him, I couldn't after knowing he had heard my cries and whimpers of pleasure. I was embarrassed and ashamed that I had liked every bit of it. From the corner of my eye I could feel his intense gaze burning on the side of my face.
"Look at me, princess" he said in his deep voice, a hint of warmth in his tone instead of the usual coldness in it.
I turned my head ever slowly and faced him, his eyes now burning into mine and I felt heated up all over again.
"Princess or not, you deserve to be draped into the finest silks of them all, even though they could never do much justice to a beauty like you" he whispered deeply in my ear, his lips brushing my earlobe which caused sparks of electricity to course through my body.
I started at him in a completely astounded manner, still processing the words I had just heard.
He looked at me briefly and continued speaking,
"I granted you lenience and allowed you to go out but the first thing you do is run away" he chuckled, pushing my hair behind my shoulders and burying his face in the crook of my neck.
"Why must you be so difficult?" he mumbled with his lips softly pressing against the skin of my neck. I let out a soft moan and I could feel him smirk against my skin.
"I did not run away...I-I needed some time for myself without being followed around creepily by the guards" I defended myself.
He pulled back and slightly tilted his head in amusement.
"I would like to hear you out, princess. Join me for dinner" he smirked.
What the actual fuck!
So now he wants to hear me out? Did he spank me for the joy of it?
Asshat! I cursed in my mind.
I wasn't sure if I wanted to spend time with him. I clearly remembered every word he had said the previous evening. When we were alone, he was an entirely different person but, in front of his people he goes all cold hearted and cruel and treats me indifferently. He's so infuriatingly bipolar!
"You would have to excuse me, I'm not hungry" I answered getting off his lap and turning away from him.
He rose up to his full height and grasped my wrist not allowing me to move any further.
"It's not a request princess, it's an order. You better listen or I might have to repeat the punishment which you undoubtedly liked" he whispered huskily.
My cheeks turned red in colour.
He knew I liked it and I hadn't felt this embarrassed in my whole life until now.
"I'm starving! I cannot wait, let's go quickly" I said sarcastically and practically ran out of the door. I could hear his loud chuckle as he followed behind me.
I reached the dining room and waited for him to arrive. He came in after a few seconds and we both got seated. The food was served shortly and the maids and the servants left the room afterwards, leaving us alone. I knew it was time to talk, after he gave me a questioning look. I decided to speak first.
"If I'm going to be a Queen, it's important to connect with our people so today I decided to make some friends" I said,
"That doesn't explain why you ran away from the guards" he stated,
"If the people saw the guards, they would know I am a royal and they wouldn't treat me like they would treat an ordinary person. I wanted to talk with them and I wanted them to behave with me the same as others" I explained,
He looked at me with a sense of pride I could see appreciation and respect for me in his eyes.
"Tell me about the friends you made" he ordered in his deep voice.
"They were an old couple and were sweet and kind. They invited me to their home and baked me some cookies" I said smiling, remembering my parents.
He didn't say anything, but just gazed at me with an unknown emotion.
"Nicholas.." I started in an unsure voice and he looked at me with full attention.
"Will you allow me to go out so that I can see them again?" I asked.
"No!" he replied firmly leaving no room for any discussion. His demeanour changed back to his usual cold self and I was slightly nervous.
"But I-" I tried again but he beat me to it.
"I.SAID.NO" he growled angrily this time.
I slumped back in my seat without saying another word. I had to see my parents again and it almost seemed impossible. I finished my dinner quickly without talking much and scowled the entire time. I excused myself from the table, soon enough. He didn't stop me and I took the chance to walk out, not before hearing him bang his fist against the table in anger.
I was upset because I made him angry again.
Ugh! When did my life get this complicated?
Ever since I started developing feelings for the devil himself, I suppose.
I was lost in my usual thoughts and I had taken a wrong turn by mistake. Before I could turn back, I heard some commotion down the hallway. I couldn't help but walk towards the direction from where I heard the noise. I discovered that the voices were coming from a chamber situated in the end of the hallway. I quickly made my way towards the room, and the voices became clear. It was Cassandra screaming and yelling at someone. Curiosity got the best of me and I decided to peek inside the partially open door.
The sight in front of me shook me completely. I saw Ada and three other maids with their heads lowered as they continued to mumble apologies and Cassandra yelling at them furiously.
"...It was so expensive that I bet filths like you would not even have thought of such luxury. That was one of the rarest silks in the entire land and now it's all ruined. Now tell me which one of you did it?" she shouted,
"I apologize, your Highness. It was me" Ada confessed,
"You stupid bitch! How dare you?" she screeched and slapped Ada due to which she stumbled down on the ground.
Rage fuelled within me. I stormed inside with the angriest face I could muster.
"Cassandra! Have you no compassion? How could you hit an old woman over some insignificant matter such as clothes?" I shouted at her,
"Who do you think you are to raise your voice at me? You might be a princess, little girl but I'm a Queen. You better show some respect" she sneered at me and picked up a deadly looking dagger which she was ready to use it on me.
I heard Ada groan in pain and my attention shifted to her. I rushed to her side and helped her sit up.
"You might be a Queen, but only in your Kingdom. I'm the future Queen of this Kingdom and trust me I take things personal when it comes to the well being of my subjects" I replied bravely and threw a silver artefact which was nearby in her direction, when she came charging at me.
Its sharp edge grazed her shoulder and she hissed out in pain and dropped the dagger on the ground. I quickly reached out towards the dagger and took it and held it pointing it to her. I swear she was a psychotic and a crazy bitch.
I'd always have to watch my back around her, I guess!
"You will be no Queen, but you will always be a powerless and a helpless princess who is a peace offering and also a prisoner living under the mercy of King Nicholas" she screeched angrily in defeat and continued,
"I'm sure he would be thrilled to hear how you treated me, a royal guest" she cackled like a evil witch and walked out of the room, swaying her hips in an absurd manner.
Wasn't she the one who tried to attack me in the first place?
But she was right! I was powerless and I was no Queen.
"My child, you shouldn't have interfered. It is no big deal, I could take care of myself but she could have seriously injured you" she said with concern on her face.
"No big deal? She assaulted you!! That cannot be taken lightly. I need to tell Nicholas" I emphasised,
"No Bella, you will do no such thing. Cassandra is an ally and I don't want to cause any political tensions over a small issue. I'm just a maid, dear...It is alright" she said with a faint smile on her lips.
"You aren't just a maid, Ada. You are my friend and a motherly figure to me. You should know you mean at lot to me. I need to tell this to Carter at least" I said,
"I'm honoured to be someone important in your life my dear but, promise me you will not tell this to Carter or Nicholas" she said again with a determined look on her face.
"Ada..." I started,
"Please Bella, give me your word" she stated.
"Okay, I promise I will not let them know about this, but tell me what happened before I came" I asked,
"Alright I'll tell you. Let's get to your chambers first" she suggested. I nodded and we both got up on our feet.
We both left Cassandra's stinking chambers and walked towards mine. When I said 'stinking' I didn't literally mean a smelly room. It was more of a stinking with negativity kinda room.
I plopped on the bed as soon as I reached my chamber. Ada closed the door and sat on a chair opposite to me.
"Ada, I'm sorry for running away this morning. I hope you didn't get in any trouble because of me" I apologized,
"It's alright dear! You did give me a huge fright, though. I was worried sick, but now I am relieved that you are safe and sound. Nicholas was quite unhappy but he let me off the hook saying it wasn't my fault" she reassured,
"Oh! Then I was the only one he did not let off the hook" I mumbled under my breath,
"Sorry dear, did you say something?" she enquired,
"Nothing at all! Tell me what happened with Cassandra" I said, changing the topic and giving a sleek smile.
"Earlier today, Cassandra ordered for her clothes to get washed. Rose collected the clothes from the chambers and she went to the backyard of the servant quarters. She could be quite clumsy at times and today she accidentally dropped the clothes in a puddle of muddy water" she explained,
"Who is Rose?" I asked curiously,
"She is the youngest maid, barely fifteen years old. Her parents died in fire last month. She was homeless for a while before I took her in as a maid" Ada said and continued,
"Poor soul! She was absolutely terrified for the mistake she had committed...."
"So you decided to take the blame" I finished the sentence and she nodded.
I walked to her and gave her a big hug.
"You truly are a wonderful person, Ada" I said sincerely.
"Thank you, my child. I feel the same about you too" she smiled warmly and continued,
"You must now get some sleep and plenty of rest for tomorrow" she announced.
"What's happening tomorrow?" I asked frowning,
"Dear lord! How could you forget, Bella? The Annual Winter Ball is tomorrow" she exclaimed,
"The guests will start arriving soon after dawn and there's also a luncheon before the ball" she continued and I was speechless.
Two fucking events! I'm already exhausted hearing about it.
"Ugh! This is pure torture" I groaned and fell back on the bed.
"No it isn't, It is quite merry and joyful. You will learn to enjoy it, dear" she beamed in excitement,
"Yeah sure, I will" I replied with pure sarcasm.
"Alright then! I will leave you to rest. Goodnight Bella" she smiled and exited the room, closing the door after her.
I changed into my nightgown and walked towards the balcony. The serene atmosphere calmed me along with the stars in the dark sky which twinkled and glowed beautifully.
My thoughts drifted off towards Nicholas. These past few days he is constantly on my mind and it was frustrating me to the core. Today was quite an action packed eventful day.
Who would have thought that I would see my parents again?
I saw a completely new side of Nicholas today. Thinking about our previous encounter made me blush profusely. Then, the wicked Queen Cassandra who atrociously crossed her limits today.
I wanted to make her pay for her actions but I had promised Ada I would not tell anything to Nicholas.
Then suddenly, a genius mastermind idea struck my brain like lightning and my lips curved into a mischievous smile. She would have no idea what hit her.
Only one thankful thought lingered in my mind,
Being a scientist is fucking incredible!
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