Re-loved

CHAPTER ELEVEN: THEO

Today was a chaotic day for me. I decided to take my training seriously, as I cannot let that fool take away the one thing that is precious to me now.

"The armory is a crucial component of a kingdom because in times of war. This is what the soldiers can rely on. Especially if it's a war between the North and the South Kingdom," the person leading our training explained.

"That joker Caspian would never go to war with us; he knows he would lose, which is why he has never picked a fight with us before," I laughed as I said.

"Don't belittle your enemy, your highness, for pride goes before a fall," the trainer emphasized.

After the lesson was over, Cynfael just had to annoy me before leaving. He started talking about my mother's death anniversary and how seriously they plan to observe it.

"I advise you to refrain from mentioning my mother's name," I warned.

"What gives you and your mother, who is as fragile as a balloon, the right to plan my mother's death anniversary?" I asked with a cold tone.

"It wasn't me; the king wanted it. Honestly, I and my mother don't care; we just decided to go along with it," Cynfael laughed as he said.

"I wonder if your mother would be proud of what her son has become, and now I might soon be the crowned prince. Oh no, I wonder how she would feel," he whispered in my ear as he started walking out.

I don't need to pay heed to his nonsense if I want that title. Mom's death anniversary is coming up. I usually go alone every year to observe a moment of silence for her. Since when do they care about how it goes? Even the man I call my father doesn't observe a tribute to her.

I resisted the urge to drag him back and teach him a lesson as soon as I saw Gregory.

Then I noticed the servant I brought in last night, Theo.

Looking at him made me remember the scars I saw on his body this morning when I woke up. What kind of human being tortures a person like that? Why should I care? He is not of utmost importance.

I left for the palace as I needed to eat. I had already ordered Gregory to ensure that Theo was the one who served me from now on.

Now, after making a terrible mistake, I had to punish him to the yard. Since last night after I saw him crying, I didn't want anything to do with him but he embarrassed me in Darrick's party last night, especially in front of that fool Caspian. I just have to make good use of him.

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I had to attend a meeting that afternoon at the town square since father is not around, I went in his place. As soon as I came back, I still met Theo in the yard clearing up as much as he could.

I instructed Gregory to inform him to cease his tasks, as he was to serve me supper.

I promptly went to my chambers to change and take a refreshing shower, as I had been surrounded by many individuals today, and proceeded directly to the dining area.

"Where is my food, Gregory?" I inquired.

"He is arriving with it, your highness."

"I beg your pardon, fetch me my food. Do I now have to wait to consume food?" I exclaimed.

Not long after I spoke, he enters with the tray.

"What delayed you in retrieving my food?" I questioned him.

"I encountered a minor emergency, your highness. I apologize," he responded in a subdued tone.

I noticed his attire was damp, and he was shivering.

"Do you not possess dry clothes?" I asked.

"I do, your highness," he replied.

"Then what is the meaning of this?" I said as I touched the wet fabric.

"An emergency in the kitchen, your highness," he stammered as he served the meal.

He stood beside the door as I savored the food. I was famished, as I had conducted extensive surveys in the town today.

"Once you have finished clearing the dishes, change and meet me in my chamber," I ordered, having finished my meal.

I reclined on my bed, as I had a headache. I heard my door open, and I knew he had arrived.

"What do you desire me to do, your highness?" he inquired in a calm voice.

I rose from my bed as I looked at him. His demeanor had changed. He appeared less disturbed and more composed.

"Satisfy me, Theo. I wish to experience a blend of pleasure and serenity tonight," I said.

"What do you require me to do, your highness?" he asked again.

"Massage me. I have a headache. Can you do that?" I told him.

"I will endeavor to do so, your highness," he replied.

He began massaging my head, and I felt utterly relaxed. I had short hair, so the way his fingers caressed my scalp was magnificent. As I closed my eyes, I sensed his hand moving towards my torso.

"What are you doing?" I asked, quickly stopping his hand from proceeding further.

"You requested a mix of pleasure and peace, your highness," he said.

I looked directly into his eyes and did not see the fear I had witnessed the previous day.

"Continue, then," I said, perplexed.

He kept touching my body, from my chest region to my torso, and then pulled my trousers off.

He took me in effortlessly and continued until I climaxed in his mouth. Without being instructed, he swallowed it.

"Good night, your highness."

He returned to the same position where he had slept the previous night and simply sat there.

I observed him, wondering about his newfound obedience as i laid back on my bed and drifted off to sleep.