TRAPPED

IT'S A TRAP??

LIAM.

My mother was a princess, a princess who had been engaged to a crown prince. One day she had gone visiting and she found herself in Hakeem's stupid kingdom. She was a very beautiful lady and the lustiful King just couldn't keep his eyes off of her until one night he finally had his way, he forced himself on her and told her that if she wanted she could be his second wife, how cruel and pathetic. The very next day she left and went home in shame but she never told a soul about what had happened.

She pushed the crown prince to marry her quickly and knowing that he had already deflowered her just weeks before she went visiting, he did as she asked and married her, even when she told him that she was pregnant no one was any wiser, they all believed I was the crown Prince's son but I was a bastard, a product of my father's wicked and selfish desires. I was born a month before my father's first wife gave birth to Hakeem and that made me the first born son, his true heir.
My stepfather who had loved and cared for me without knowing the truth ascended the throne when I was ten years old. It was around that time that I met Kira, her father was a great warrior and a wise man, he was good friends with my stepfather and he would sometimes visit with his family. I really liked Kira, she was so chubby and adorable and she always made me laugh but after she got married they stopped bringing her for visits and I went back to being a lonely boy.
My father loved me and he groomed me to be a great King, especially that he had two wives and three mistresses but they were all having female children. My mother told me the truth about where I really came from when I was fifteen and I was enraged, not because I had been lied to but because of the way I was conceived, my mother hadn't even told my father about it for fear of being cast away. I promised her that I would make sure the old man would pay and I would make sure I conquered his stupid kingdom, Hakeem didn't deserve to rule, he was weak and selfish and he had proved just that by the way he had failed to protect Kira and love her the way she deserved to be loved, the sad thing was that she didn't even remember me from her childhood because she had only been five years old.
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After the walk Kira and I walked back inside, I was glad she had finally seen Hakeem for the coward he was and come to me, my patience had paid off. As soon as we entered the castle a messenger approached and requested to see me.
"I'll be in the library, ".said Kira as she excused herself, I nodded and walked to the throne room, the messenger following closely behind.
"What news do you have for me? "I asked him as he bowed before me
"Prince Hakeem and his father sent word concerning princess Kira.. "He started
"Does he know her whereabouts?"I asked, I had made clear instructions, no one was to spread word that Kira was in the castle, not yet.
"They have suspicions but they have sent word to all kingdoms saying if anyone sees her they should report and bring her home"he explained
"Is that all? ".
"They have warned against aiding and hiding her.The prince emphasized that there will be consequences ".he went on to say and I smiled slightly.
"You can go "I dismissed him and leaned back in my throne while rubbing my chin, what could Hakeem possibly do? Did he really think that army he called great would intimidate me?? He had no idea how many spies I had in that kingdom, how many undercover warriors, how many of his own men were in my pockets. With one simple command that kingdom would be torn apart from inside out. But I couldn't make my move just yet, I had to see what they would do once they heard that I had Kira.
After sitting there for a while I got up and walked to the library to check on Kira, quietly I opened the door and looked inside, she was so focused on her book and looked so adorable I couldn't help staring with a grin on my face, she was just so perfect.
"mm mmm.. "I cleared my throat to get her attention and she looked up then smiled.
"Hi there"she spoke and closed her book.
"Hi... Do you like the library?" I asked and walked inside.
"Very much, it's bigger and more updated "she said with excitement as she looked around
"Am glad you like it "I said and went to sit next to her, she smiled then the smile slowly faded
"Is everything okay? Your messenger seemed restless "she spoke, she was very observant and obviously she had her suspicions that it was about her,
"Hakeem is looking for you" I told her and she looked down at her book
"Does he know?" She asked quietly
"He has his suspicions but he doesn't want to point fingers yet ".I had to be honest with her because I needed her to trust me and be on my side.
"What are you going to do?"She asked softly and I took her hand in mine then squeezed gently.
"I'll let him know that you're here and I'll make sure he understands that you're not going back" I told her and she looked up into my eyes
"What if he decides to start a battle? "She asked, she seemed nervous and afraid, probably because she thought his army would be too much for me.
"Don't worry, as long as you're here with me we'll be unstoppable, him starting a war will only mean him giving me that kingdom on a silver platter " I assured her but she still seemed doubtful
"I wouldn't want you to risk that much for me, it's not worth it ".she said as her eyes became watery. This really pained me, I didn't like seeing her like this, slowly I put my hand up and cupped her cheek then moved my head until our foreheads met, she closed her eyes and sighed.
"You're worth everything Kira, don't think like that, you're irreplaceable and I can do anything for you. "I told her, I didn't care if it made me sound weak or vulnerable telling the woman I loved how I really felt about her. I needed her to know so that she could trust me.
Kira opened her eyes and stared into mine, before I could react she pulled me in and kissed my lips. I didn't even realize that her hand was on the nape of my neck .