Chapter 10: THE EVIL CLOSE BY 

Alaina stirred a little and her eyes fluttered open. "Oww_" she groaned, holding her head in her hands. Tita and finn rushed to her side, neglecting the discussion they were having.

"What's wrong my queen? Do you need something? Huh?" Both girls asked in unison as they wiped the sweat away from her brows.

"Wa_water,i_ I need water." Alaina's croaky voice rang out as Tita rushed to the jar containing water. In no time,she was beside Alaina and was forcing the cup to her lips.

"Wh_what happened?" Alaina asked, finally sitting as she looked expectantly at both girls.

"We really don't know, only Lady Gwen,the medicine man and the king knows what's wrong." They replied as she nodded.

"Alright. Where's Beula? Did_did they hurt her more?" She asked again but their negative response relieved her a little.

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 'He knows,he knows I framed her up, gosh I so much hate Alaina,I hate her' Jessica thought as she stood, staring out of the window.

The soft knock on the door pulled her attention back to normal. She moved slowly to the door before unlocking it and coming face to face with Rodger.

"What is it this time?" She bickered, glaring daggers at him as he sighed. "I believe we have an unsettled issue, don't you think?" He asked as she shuddered.

"We don't, you may leave." She spat and spun around to go back into her chamber but his hands was quick to pull her back.

"Of course we do, you just failed to admit it." He said, walking past her into the chamber with a demonic smirk on his face.

"There's a juicy offer for you, it's only going to benefit me when you agree to it." He spoke calmly, awaiting her reply or eagerness but nothing came.

He began to fear if she'd suddenly lost interest in king Alistair. Certainly she cannot join lose interest in him, right? He asked himself as he stared at her.

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"You may seem hesitant but I know you'll definitely love the plan." He started, noticing her reaction as she moved over to the window.

"If it has to do with her grandfather,am talking about Alaina's grandfather then forget about it, it'll never come out as planned. That old man is conniving and can lure on into a huge trap." She said and he was stunned at her outburst.

"He wants Alaina, he's willing to give the best part of his lands and also fame and power around and among all the British kingdoms." He said and noticed her stiffen.

Her pose went rigid and he assumed she was fighting within herself weather or not to bulge into it.

"I'd like to sleep over this offer, I'll be light headed by morning so come for your reply by then." She said as he smiled and bowed before leaving.

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Alistair stood at the door,not sure if he should walk in or just go back to his office. He'd been there, going through some papers and checking the recent market chart but now,he was tired and needed to be in bed but he knew there was something to do. A lot of work to do but only one comes first.

He pushed the door and walked right in, looking around until he heard the sound of water from the bathroom.

He wondered if she was alone or with her maidens. If she was alone then he'd walk in and then what_?

He sighed and walked over to the door, contemplating if he should knock or leave quietly.

His heart warmed at the thought of Alaina carrying his children. Yes the medicine man had said the children were more than one meaning they could be two_ three_ or more.

After much thought, he pushed the bathroom door and walked in. And oh! She was alone.

Her mesmerizing eyes shone bright as he walked over to the tub of warm water. "Why aren't they with you?" He asked, referring to the maidens.

"They left to have supper,I let them go." She said and diverted her eyes back to bathing.

"What's wrong with me? What went down there,in the hall?" She asked as he realized she was yet to know about her conception.

"You're going to be a mother soon. My babies grows in you." He said and heard her gasp. Tears quickly formed in her eyes as she placed a palm over her tummy.

"I_ I can't believe this tell me are_ are you happy about this?" She asked, looking into his eyes but he wasn't smiling.

"I love you more." Was all he said before walking out of the bathroom as she broke down in tears.

This only means one thing, he doesn't want the baby!

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Alistair heard her sniffle and immediately he walked back into the bathroom. He'd just told her he loved her more so why the tears? He asked himself.

She was crying profusely by the time he got to the tub. Her fisted hands met his chest,then his jaw before he held it apart.

"So_ so you hate our baby? Huh?" she hiccuped,her nose flowing freely.

"That's not what I meant,my love. I love our babies,I love them a lot." He replied, waiting for her to calm down and stop the tears.

Her eyes met his for a while before she sniffed again. "Ba_babies?" She asked, stretching her hands to touch his face. She caressed it lovingly before smiling.

"Yes, might be two,three am not sure but we're having more than one baby." He replied, pouring clean water on her before he lifted her into his arms and head out of the bathroom.

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 Once he had her dressed,he tucked her into bed and followed suit. He pulled her into his arms, inhaling the fragrance of the flower which was applied on her skin during bath.

"So_ I fainted be_because am pregnant?" She asked as he noticed the blush rise on her face.

Her pink lips was in a pout as she toyed with the hairs on his chest.

"Yes. Nothing gruesome would come close to you, that's a promise." He whispered, fighting the image of his dead 'pregnant mother' from his thoughts.

Lady Gwen had assured him nothing of that would happen and he hoped she was right.

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 The old king groaned as the carriage stopped abruptly. He'd just gotten news that king Agrippa has told Alistair about his arrival.

He gritted his teeth as he realized his plans of having his granddaughter might go to waste. Though he already spoke to Rodger, he still felt like something wasn't complete.

He would stop at nothing until Alaina is spread out on his bed and until he sinks his thick shaft in her tiny womanhood.

Just the thought of that had him shivering as he unbuckled his belt and tapped the raft of the carriage.

The guard who rode on the horse just outside stopped and came into the carriage. He already knew what his king wanted and immediately he fell to his knees and took the shaft in.

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 Alistair covered his eyes with his arms as the sun poured in furiously. He opened it slowly to look at Alaina as she slept peacefully.

When Doreen became pregnant,he knew immediately that the child wasn't his. He wanted to terminate the pregnancy or cut ties with her but she begged and vowed to keep the child away from him.

They'd agreed on that but as soon as she gave birth,she came rushing back to the kingdom and he'd been very angry.

Now as he watched Alaina,all he felt was undying love. He kissed her brows as he remembered he was yet to apologise for their misunderstandings.

A soft knock on the door told him it was time to get out of bed.

"Oh! Did I wake you up?" Lady Gwen asked as she held a tray of food in her hands, accompanied by the medicine man.

"Of course not." Alistair replied as they made their way to the bed where Alaina still slept.

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 After several check ups on her,the medicine man left. "So it's normal for her to sleep like this? I mean for so many hours?" He asked and lady Gwen nodded.

"Yes it's not an easy task to have another life in her young body,now he's talking about two to three babies. She'd be extremely exhausted." She explained as Alaina opened her eyes.

She gasped and tried sitting up abruptly by Alistair was quick to hold her still. "Don't stress yourself, I'll send your maidens to come dress you up. We're going to a beautiful place." He said as she looked at lady Gwen.

"My babies__" she said, placing her palms on her stomach.

"They're safe." They both replied as she smiled a little.

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 Rodger couldn't wait any longer for Jessica to wake up. He needed answers and he needed them really quick.

He walked through the halls until he got to her chamber.

He knocked softly on the door and was glad when he heard a faint"come in".

"I see you're desperate." Jessica fired as a new maiden fixed her hair.

"Tala,you may leave." She said to the maiden before turning to face Rodger.

"I believe you're more desperate than I am or you wouldn't be here." I replied calmly as she swallowed.

"I've thought about it." She started, standing up and walking up to him. "I'll do it on one condition,I need this body of yours at my service. I'll get you Alistair's throne." She whispered as he gulped hard.

He pondered on it, salivating at the thought of having this body as his.

"I'll gladly accept it." He whispered, sliding his hands to her bossom as she moved away from him.

"You'll touch me only when I want you to. You may leave." She said and went to her bed.