Chapter Fifteen

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"People who feel the need to control others, don't have control over themselves."

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We arrived at night, the trip took us an entire day. An entire day of him ignoring me, acting cold and distant.

I know that his anger was legit, that he deserved an explanation but I couldn't shake off this other feeling and nasty thoughts, I ended up letting all my courage go and did the same as him, ignoring him.

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We exchanged our places, Sir Hassan went to the carriage where my friend and sister was Mr.Allcar

took his place. The doctor and knight went home and I went to the palace, feeling lost.

He didn't contact me after that.

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"So, I heard you did a good job." I was in the king regent bedroom as he summoned me there. He was topless and drinking alcohol.

"Yes, sir." I replied, my eyes were focused on the clock right behind him. I couldn't take my eyes off it.

"Oh, come on, Alexander. You know that you can call me uncle." He says he walked to me and was about to put his hand on my cheek. Fortunately, someone's knocks on the door. "What is it! I told you to not bother me!!" The poor intendant comes inside, shaking.

"You-your majesty, the countess Marylion wishes to see you, she says it's urgent..."He says, his head lowered. He was an omega, a faint scent came from him.

" What does this bitch want, haven't I fucked her already or is her husband that bad at it. Now, get the hell out of the way you slutty omega!! "The king regent tsked, and got out of the room pushing the servant to the side. I felt bad for the servant who obviously swallowed is tears and went back to business.

" Wait, what's your name? "I asked him. He turned with a fake smile plastered on his face.

"Hector, your highness. "He bows before running into the hallway and disappearing.

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After two weeks of intensive work, the king regent out of nowhere decides to organize a ball or perhaps, an orgy. His parties kind of always end up like that, anyway it will take place next week.

I haven't heard from my so-called husband since we parted ways back from our trip. I guess he still hasn't forgotten me. I understand his anger but I'm still disappointed that he acts like a child.

"Your highness, sir Thomas and the Baron of Marlon wish to see you." Announced Lorel, I didn't expect them to come and meet me personally.

"Let them enter, everyone out. "The domestics exit the room, except for Lorel who stands behind me almost unnoticeable. The door opens to let us see two men who start to show signs of tiredness in their eyes but still look very young for their age.

"Your highness." They bow before me.

"No, you don't need to bow before me, you are my fathers in-law after all." The Baron smiles at my reply, his husband nods.

"We just wanted to see if you were well , your highness. Our son wanted to give this to you in person but he is too indisposed to get out of bed." The Baron gives me a small package with a letter on the top of it.

"If you may excuse Sir Thomas, he had meetings to attend. I still want to talk to you privately, though. " The Baron speaks, I get up from my seat and lead the way to the small terrace, where tea and biscuits are disposed of on the table. Sir Thomas kisses his husband on the cheek before heading out of the room.

"My son and I, talked about your future plans, "He starts, he takes the cup of tea," You are planning to get pregnant I have heard," The Baron takes a sip of it before putting the cup back on the table.

"Well, yes. "I reply simply.

"Considering the fact that you are married in secret and want to have a baby on your own, we both know that the council took a princess for you to marry in less than three months. You have to get down to business quickly. "He chuckles, I don't respond,"When are you getting your uterus?" I swallow at his question, he knows too much. I wonder when the aristocracy will know too.

"In a month, the procedure will not take too long and the recovery as well. You will be a grandfather in no time." He takes my hand in his.

" Just know that I will always be there for you, I watched you grow up and become a brilliant man. I still remember how shy you were, hiding behind your father, you were such a sweet child, it was heartbreaking to see how you closed yourself from the world after the tragic loss of your father, our late emperor, may his soul rest in peace. I always watched from afar, kept an eye on you to check how you were doing. So, imagine how I was when I learned your plan to get married to my son and start your own family with him. " He looks at me with genuine tenderness.

" I wish you the best,your highness. May the gods bless you with happiness. And, if you want some advice on how to deal with Hassan, you know who to ask. He may look a lot like me but definitely took more from his father, let me tell you something, I might love the man to death, the gods can witness, I can't ignore the fact that he is as stubborn as a donkey, " He says with a smirks and takes a bite of the biscuits." And of course, our son is too. Which means that he will not give up on you and will not let you stay as secretive as you have been. He knows that something is off, so do I. If you want Hassan to be here for you, you will have to open up. Take your time. But know that you hold a dear place in his heart. " He stands up and bows.

" Now I have to go find my husband, you can come whenever you want, your highness. You will always be welcome into our home. "He smiles before leaving the room.

I sat for a while, observing the palace garden, thinking about what the Baron had said to me.

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