Savior Of Power

Chapter 21

The indirect flirting from Lord Eric did not stop. Infact it was was as if he wanted me to notice him regardless of James' feelings. I on the other hand kept my distance from him and tried to keep our conversations short so as not to upset my husband. But Lord Eric proved to be stubborn to say the least. The annual queen's garden party was approaching and we had invited the prominent families in all of Theria. The arrangements were taking place, the whole castle had doubled in size with regards to the number of staff we had. James was mostly occupied with the prince. He would usually, take the prince from Serena in the morning and then return him whenever he would cry or whenever the day starts getting dark. James kept a really close eye on Lord Eric which made him hypervigilant. I was resting the day before the event and the sun was scorching. The  preparations were almost done. I rushed into my chambers and quickly took off my corset. The sun was scorching hot that day and God knows that i could not handle one more second of heat!!!
I rang the bell so my maids could come in and attend to me.
They all rushed in.
"Your Majesty!!! Is everything alright?" One asked. Eliana. She had also grown to be one of my favorites amongst the ladies.
"I need to take a bloody bath!! My breasts are sweaty!!! And I don't feel comfortable!"
They all nodded and started scampering around the room. Two other maids guided me to the bath where i sat. Soon, a wave of cold water filled the bath and i relaxed. The maids started bathing me and washing my hair. After i got dressed, i went to spend time and bond with my son. I sat in his room while feeding him. We locked eyes and they reminded me of his father's eyes: beautiful brown eyes....
Slowly, his eyelids fluttered and he fell asleep. I cuddles with him a bit more and laid him on his bed. Serena came in to check on him.
"Your majesty"
She said with a deep curtsey.
I replied "Serena... he's asleep now. I just fed him so make sure he sleeps well. Do give him a bath tonight.
She nodded
"I miss you Your majesty" she said as i was about to leave.
I froze.... I....i did miss her a bit..
I turned to her.
"I know you have......"
She came close to me.. with her fingers running through my chest. Fingers grazing my dress... feeling my skin. I could feel my body tingle.
I was about to say her name but she shut me up with a kiss...
I was flushed with emotions so i left...
I went to my chambers and slept off.
I woke to the feeling of someone caressing my thighs in bed. I turned and saw my husband
"James?"
He responded with his deep voice. He smelt of alcohol so he must have had a few drinks with Richard and Finnie.
"How much did you have to drink?"
He responded, slurring his words "i....i..i had plenty to drink my queen... now your brother can drink like bloody horse, that one. *chuckle*. Richard left with two of your ladies in waiting".
I gasped and chuckled.
He started giving me suggestive looks.
"James..."
His piercing eyes cut deep into my soul as he slowly took his clothes off.
"James...not tonight"
He froze...i had never said no to sex before so today was a first. From a deeply devilish seductive look, James' expression changed to worry. He still took his clothes off but then he came to cuddle me.
"My love, what is the matter?"
I sighed. The pressure of the crown was weighing in on me. It's not like I don't want to be queen anymore but, these are the times where i wish i had my father or his mother at my side for support. But luckily, i had James right beside me.
"I just need you to hold me tonight.. please?" I asked. He responded
"Ofcourse my wife"
He planted a kiss and we cuddled to sleep.
The next day was the queen's annual garden party and all were in attendance. It was a spectacular sight to behold. James and i wore matching white outfits. He looked just as handsome as he was the first time i met him.
Lord Eric and his Twin lord Roger were also present. My brother, Finnie also looked dashing. He was holding his nephew my son and "introducing" him to his friends who also were in attendance.
After i gave my speech welcoming everyone, i needed to take something from my study so i excused myself and told James where i was headed.
I didn't think i needed any guards because i was still inside the castle so i felt safe. I went into my study and began searching for a book to occupy myself with while everyone else partied away.
Suddenly, the door creaked open and in cane Lord Eric.
"Lord Eric" i said while in shock. What did he want here?
"Finally, we're alone my queen" he said.
My stomach dropped. What did he mean by this.
"Lord Eric what are you doing here?"
"I'm here for you Regina"
"You have no right to call me that!" I yelled. "I am still your queen"
He said as he casually started removed his cuff buttons and his belt.
I knew what this meant and where this was going. He was going to take advantage of me right here...
"Lord Eric i would advise that you refrain from coming any closer. Anything you do right now will cost you your head and that of your family's"
He chuckled and said "then i die a happy man knowing that i let my true love know how i truly feel".
It was as if his eyes went completely dark. Like he wasn't there anymore.
He grabbed me and pushed me on my table. I sure wasn't doing down without a fight so i grabbed the heaviest book closest to me and smacked him hard in the head. He doubled back as the injury drew blood. He had a sadistic smile on his face as he continued to come closer.
"Lord Eric, i am a married woman and ontop of that, i am your fucking sovereign!! What would you think would happen if you were to ravish me here?!"
He replied "i do not care!"
He came closer again and was trying to pin me to the wall. He tore my skirt and started kissing my cleavages as i struggled.
I wasn't afraid. I was angry!!!! Tears escaped from my eyes as i fought with my abuser.
"I've waited a long time for this. To touch you. To be inside you Regina!!! How can you do this to me Regina! Knowing fully well how much i want you!! I need you!!" He said. Was this Lord Eric or his twin????
Nevertheless, they were most definitely getting beheaded.
As the assault was going on, the door flung open and my husband followed by the guards. The struggle stopped and for a moment it looked like a bloody crime had just taken place. Even though it just did.
My husband froze in shock. His eyes fixed on me, my torn and bloody dress, Lord Eric's tattered self. But what had happened was clear to everyone. Lord Eric tried to rape me.