The Naive Queen

Episode 4

It has been an hour and a half when the physician is still finalizing every stitch that he has made for Servilla, he said that he was bruised and beaten. Might be from torture, I have been holding my breath for every needle that he punctured in Servilla’s skin.

“Milady” the physician looked at me and I eyed him questioningly.

“You will need to rest. The knight collapses the moment I put my hand on him, he will need rest too. It seems that they have suffered and tortured from day 1 that they left the castle… I am sorry milady; we will need to wait until he regains consciousness…

“O-o-of course… I will go back to my chamber, please Imelda, let me know as soon as he wakes up…”

I said without looking back, feeling defeated but understanding that I cannot force a person who’s knocked out to let us know what really happened.

I pray to the Gods and lay down on my bed, it did not take long for me to fell asleep. I have been awake for almost a day.

Is this the offering for our peace? The man observe, redness was all over the lady’s face. Must be from the heat inside her chamber. He gazes at the room, every corner is plain white, nothing exciting. He knows that this lady is weak, innocent, and pure. It makes him crave more. He reaches the face of the lady, feeling its softness. The lips are too soft and might bleed if bitten and the neck is pulsing, he can feel the blood. He can feel his bloodlust. The bent down and sniff the lady’s neck. Inhaling every scent. He felt his grey eye changing into red. The lady is knocked out, unaware of what is happening around her. The day and night of waiting seems to tire her. Grazing his fang on the lady’s neck marking his territory, he licked and tasted every inch of it, the lady moaned in response and he hummed in satisfaction. He thought – good thing he was not the only one affected.

Astra stir up from her sleep, feeling cold, she investigates the window.

“Oh, I may have forgotten to close it last night!” Minerva rushes into her room, informing her that Servilla is now awake and would like to speak with her.

Astra snatch her robe and went to the knight’s room.

The knight is sitting with his back supported with pillows.

“Servilla!” Astra said in a loud voice.

“Milady!”

Astra held Servilla’s hand, tears from her face starts pouring, she can feel all her emotions went down the moment she saw Servilla. The worries she felt will be answered, but not sure if she can accept the answer she has been looking for.

“Milady… The King and Queen successfully made the treaty of peace…”

“Where are they why they haven’t comeback yet?” Servilla’s head hung low…

“It has been made long time ago Milady, and the King of Capras were aware of it…