The King's Mistress

Chapter 7

Through the eyes of Leo

She was back but for how long? Now I have to contend with that man in the dungeon. Why did Mai go to him? What did they do?
Theses questions poured into his mind.
Leo paced his chamber floor.
Angry. No far from it. Leo was furious at Eric, a man he knew nothing about. All Leo could do was think of a death worth giving to the adulterous beast that lay in the dungeon cot just under his feet. His anger was flaring as he stormed the halls of the castle. His hands reached the handle of Mai's locked door. Using his right hand to dig into his pocket for the key. He quickly unlocked the door finding Mai asleep in her bed. His hand wipes his forehead as he worried that Mai was unfaithful to him. He was the King his choices were his own but no one betrayed him. No one leaves him until he has sent them away.
Leo walked toward the foot of her bed watching as she slept. His mind wondered at the thought of her be trail. How she might have tempted the man to bed. Then he stopped his thoughts only to hear a faint voice.
"Leo"

Mai
I woke to the sound of foot steps. My door was unlocked and Leo crept inside.
Leo stood at my feet. I could feel his eyes on me which sent chills throughout me.
I feared him now, he might attack me for running away. What did he want?
Leo grabs onto the footboard as if to steady himself. Leo staggered as if he was sick.
His hands shook as his grip tightened on the footboard.
"Leo"
He froze as if to hide his weakness. I sat up to see him in a cold sweat.
"My King are you ill?" I asked. Leo's face averted away from me, looking off to the window.
"No, I'm fine" he said quickly.