Unexpected Aid

~ROWLAND~

Just staring at her white body, my blood became hot as all my veins popped up.

At the touch of her palm, I began to tingle, my being aroused as I struggled to control the sensation.

Was this love or lust? How could this woman have such an effect on me? Never in my life has a woman ever had this powerful effect of wanting, on me.

I must have you, Leona, no matter what.

~VERA~

I came into her chambers expecting to see Rowland talking with her by her bedside, as informed by her lady-in-waiting, Vivian.

It was with the pleasure of seeing her in pain that I stepped into the room, but lo and behold, her bed, with its feather mattress, crisp heavy linen, rich velvet counterpane and curtains, and the arms of Korea embroidered on its tester, was empty.

The happiness left my heart as I scanned the room but didn't see any living being.

Was her Lady-in-waiting lying or what, I thought.

I made ready to leave the room when I heard her high pinch voice coming from the bathroom, with scorn.

Barely she spoke I heard Rowland's voice. What were they doing in the bathroom? That's very improper. Or was she cheating On Romeo already with Rowland?

Numerous questions crossed my mind at the moment.

I tiptoed to the side and my mouth dropped at Rowland's words. This girl must be a witch, that's why she doesn't find it hard in seducing the Princes.

I heard her opposing Rowland. This is just the right weapon to throw her out of this palace and have my Romeo all to myself.

I will frame her!

Yes, I will take a picture or even a video of them as evidence for Romeo, the King, and the Queen.

I brought out my phone and walked into the bathroom.

There she was beautiful as ever, standing a few inches away from Rowland, shocked to the core.

I stared at her beautiful face as my heart faltered. She mustn't be as innocent as she looks, if not she won't have stepped into my position.

I just felt like strangling her to death right now.

"Cheating already with your brother-in-law? " I inquired bitterly after saving the video.

"No. No. No. You misunderstood, Vera. Tell her, Rowland." she trembled in fear as tears streamed down her white face.

This was what I wanted. Seeing her in tears for stealing my man. She deserves to suffer.

" Just shut the fuck up! Are you trying to put the blame now on your innocent brother-in-law, you whore? Always trying to seduce men at every given time. I would show this to Romeo and you won't like the outcome of trying to seduce his brother." I fired though knowing Rowland was at fault.

I stared at Rowland and saw him smiling. The idiot didn't know I heard everything. He was still a prince, so I have to cover up to be in his good books. Thanks to him though, I would be sending this pretty face out of here.

"No. Vera please, don't. I didn't it was him." he cried and touched me.

I felt irritated at her touch. She was the one that stole Romeo from me.

"How dare you, adulterous bitch touch me!" I spat raising my hand to slap her.

A strong palm held my wrist just a few inches away from her cheek.

I turned to see Rowland staring angrily at me.

"You dare not, Vera, lay your hand on her." He spat with venom pushing me away in a very rough manner.

"Rowland!" I cried, terrified at his outburst.

He turned away from me and faced the witch, his eyes full of admiration and love. He made to wipe her tears but she drew away from him sharply, her face showing disgust.

At that moment he turned to me again and stretched out his hand to me.

"Your phone." His calm but cold voice uttered sending fear to my spine.

Rowland though a prince was an ex-criminal, who killed people brutally at any given time. The thought of his past, made me drop my phone into his hands quickly without a second thought.

Right before me he broke my phone and threw it into the toilet and flushed it down.

My heart bleeds at the sight. That was my evidence and ticket! I screamed internally.

"Be warned, Vera, what you saw and hear today shall never be heard by any other person. If it leaks, then you know the type of punishment you would receive, right?" he queried.

I swallowed a lump.

"Yes!" I answered nervously as he stepped right in front of me.

Who doesn't know his punishment was death?

I trembled in fear as his breath hit my face. I swallowed into nothing as I stared back in terror. If I had known I won't have made my appearance.

He stared right into my eyes before bending over to my ear.

"That Lady is now under my protection. Her tears should never be caused by you if you want to get married to Romeo. I also have your Sex tape with The chief guard." He whispered.

My heart stopped at his words as he drew away from me with a smirk.

"Now get on your knees and apologize to her," he commanded.

I immediately went on my knees before Leona with a bleeding heart. She stared down at me confused, as her face showed it all.

"I'm. I.. I'm. I... M sorry, Leona." I shuttered in pain at such humiliation.

How she eventually turned the situation in her favor.

"Are you satisfied with her apology, honey?" I heard Rowland asking but my mouth couldn't produce words at the moment.

"She seems not to be satisfied, why don't you kiss her feet!"

What!