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The King's virgin bride 30. This is distressing.
Selene didn't know what to do; her desperate cries left the guards just as distressed. They were torn between helping the king and keeping the bandits imprisoned. The assailant had fallen to the ground once again, as if he had fainted due to his exertion. However, they couldn't afford to let their guard down, just as they had learned.Moisture trickled from Frederick's side down to his leg. The pain felt like scorching hot coals, and he placed a hand on his side as his vision began to blur. Would he die? Was this how his life would end? The pain left him breathless, and Frederick didn't want to close his eyes. He fought to stay awake, especially for Selene, but with each passing second, that task became increasingly impossible."Frederick," Selene's voice was torn by pain and anguish. Her face was bathed in tears, and her heart was pierced by thousands of daggers."My Lady," one of the guards called, touching her shoulder. Selene recoiled at the guard's actions and cried out in despai
The King's virgin bride 31. Selene!
The maids bowed their heads in a sign of respect, while the woman who responded incorrectly had to bite her tongue and accept Selene's command."As you command, my Lady," she whispered through clenched teeth.Selene looked at the women for a long moment."There is something else I need from all of you, and it's imperative that you understand this clearly. No one, absolutely no one, can know what has happened here. You are strictly prohibited from speaking, murmuring, or even mentioning the king's name," Selene ordered. She hated sounding authoritarian or imperious, but Frederick's life was more important than anything else.The maids nodded again, though not all of them were able to remain silent."The Queen Mother has to be informed," the woman protested.Selene fixed her gaze on the woman, and her demeanor changed in the eyes of the maids, especially that defiant woman."If the Queen Mother or anyone else finds out, none of you will remain in this house. Have I made myself clear?" s
The King's virgin bride 32. My King
"Selene... My Selene""I'm here, Your Majesty," she whispered.Selene placed the letter on the table and approached Frederick, she touched his forehead to measure his temperature, it was still warm, but it no longer seemed to burn as it had before."I'm here, I'm not going anywhere," she promised, taking his hand and squeezing it between her fingers.Frederick moved restlessly, his heart was agitated by memories that placed Selene in grave danger."My Lady, I will not allow anything bad to happen to you," Frederick murmured, furrowing his brow. "No matter if I have to give my life," he added with pain.Selene couldn't help her tears from overflowing down her cheeks as she heard what Frederick was willing to do for her. A heaviness formed in her heart, what had she done for him? Nothing! She had done nothing, she had accused and challenged him. She had done many things she shouldn't have done, but it was too late for regret, all she could do was improve the things she had done wrong in
The King's virgin bride 33. I am at your service.
Henry looked at his mother with some resentment, perhaps because of the slap she had given him, or maybe it was because she hadn't allowed him to have the life he desired and was pushing him to limits he hadn't imagined reaching so soon."You have to be smarter, Henry," Anabel said, composing herself. She had lost her composure, which was not becoming of the mother of the future king of Astor."I should be allowed to do things my way, mother. I remind you that without Frederick, the future king of Astor will be me, not you," he pointed out.Anabel raised an eyebrow as she looked at him. "You're just a fledgling, Henry. Do you think you can handle everything on your own?" she asked, her voice tinged with irony. "Realize what you've just done. You can't even justify the reason for a kidnapping. Selene is not your target; it's Frederick. Without him, everything, absolutely everything, will be yours. Do you understand, dear? Or would you like me to explain it to you in simple terms?" she
The King's virgin bride 34. A Fiery Bath
Selene thanked him and joined Frederick's side, taking the sponge and bowl to moisten the rest of her body."You'll end up soaked," Frederick warned as he saw her lean over her voluminous dress."It's okay, Your Majesty," she said."The last thing we need, my Lady, is for you to fall ill too. Why don't you shed your dress and prevent yourself from getting cold?" Frederick suggested, making Selene blush."Your Majesty!" she exclaimed."I promise not to look more than necessary," he said, letting out a small laugh that caused a twinge in his side.Selene swallowed, looked at her dress, and realized that the hem was already soaked with water that had carelessly fallen on the floor, which could make her task more difficult. Nevertheless, it seemed improper to undress in front of the king just like that."Don't feel pressured. It was my mistake to make such a proposal," he spoke hastily upon seeing Selene's expression.She nodded and didn't say another word. She took the bowl with some wat
The King's virgin bride 35. Are they going to send us to the gallows?
"My Lady, come to my side," the king requested as she finished helping him lie on the bed. He had already summoned the physician, so all that was left was to wait for the guard who had gone to fetch him."Your Majesty, I'll take the chair and wait," Selene replied, and Frederick frowned."I want you by my side, my Lady," he insisted, internally rejoicing as he saw his betrothed's cheeks blush. "I don't want to have to order it," he warned with a mischievous smile that left Selene speechless."The doctor will arrive any moment, Your Majesty," she whispered; however, she was already sitting right beside him, much to the king's satisfaction.Frederick placed a kiss on Selene's shoulder, then rested his head on it and closed his eyes.Selene didn't move; she was afraid that doing so might hurt him."Does it hurt?" Selene asked."Mmmm," Frederick purred, inhaling Selene's scent."That's not an answer, Your Majesty," Selene refuted, turning slightly, causing the monarch's head to slide, and
The King's virgin bride 36. Fearing Death
Henry didn't stay to check what happened to the bandits; he had previously surveyed the fall, and in his opinion, the drop was sufficient for none of them to survive. If he was lucky, the bodies would be lost at sea. With a swift leap, he mounted his horse and abandoned the two horses pulling the carriage. At some point, someone would come to that area, and he didn't want to be anywhere nearby. Besides, he needed to return to the castle, alongside his aunt, and act as if nothing strange had occurred.To his advantage, the road must already be open, as the peasant had told him earlier, and in three days, half the path would be accessible. With that in mind, he would reach the castle much faster. He spurred his horse and fled at full speed.Henry felt satisfied with what he had done—the death of the bandits meant that no one could accuse him of attempting to kidnap Selene or murder Frederick. Now, he needed to behave like a true king, even if he wasn't officially titled as such. He had
The King's virgin bride 37. Alone Again
Frederick was much better, but for no reason had he allowed Selene to leave his side, so he had complained of a fake pain and discomfort in his wound.The king never imagined enjoying the company and care of his fiancée so much, lasting whole minutes detailing the features of the young woman while she slept on the other side of the bed."Your Majesty, have you been awake for long?" Selene asked upon seeing him sitting and propped up against the bed's headboard."Not long, my Lady, but I was wondering about your absence," he whispered, patting the bed.Selene blushed, unable to help it. Having Frederick close to her always posed a great temptation she hadn't wanted to succumb to, not because she didn't desire it, but because Frederick needed to recover to return to the Castle of Astor."I went for some water, Your Majesty. Would you like some?" she asked with a trembling voice.Frederick nodded slightly as Selene made a slight head bow and turned to pour some water.Frederick observed
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