Court of Darkness

3. The past, the present and the confusion - Nicki

Everything changed rapidly. The next day Alexander had visited her. He apologised to her, which was something she had never witnessed. It wasn't a simple 'sorry I've lost my temper'. It was an actual apology. That was a first. He then announced that she would move to a bigger room. Nicki had always lived near Alexander's wing but now she would move to his wing. The room next to his bedroom to be precise. Most likely so he could keep an eye on her. She wasn't allowed to leave his wing. She dined in her room, which actually existed of multiple rooms. It had a living room, dining room, bathroom, a small library and of course a bedroom. And it even came with a walk in closet. This was possibly meant for the future queen. Instead she was here.

Nicki let herself fall down on her new couch with a loud sigh. "This wasn't how I had imagined this to go." She mumbled to herself. It had been a three weeks since she had seen Alexander. He had restricted her freedom a bit. Not too much because he probably didn't dare to make her dissatisfied and cause her to get creative with the whole situation. She had access to his private garden unless Alexander was either there or had a guest. His bedroom, the throne room and Alexander's bedroom were off limits. She had her own servant. The girl was there when she woke up and probably left after she had fallen asleep. She figured. She never saw her servant arrive or leave. Nor did she care. Nicki knew that she had a babysitter and had just accepted it. Alexander could get the reports he desired. She had nothing to hide. The king knew about Offspring and that had been her only secret. Yes. She had named what was growing inside her "Offspring". No need to get attached to it. She just wanted to be in control of Alexander for once. That was offspring's purpose.

"Alexander... just show your face for once. I'm getting bored you coward."

The door opened. Nicki turned her head slightly to the right, expecting it to be her personal servant. It was Alexander and she was slumping on the couch like an unmannered peasant. Fuck. She quickly sat up and fixed her white dress a little. "What are you doing here? Took you long enough."

Alexander just chuckled and looked amused at her. "Adjusting your posture and even fixing your dress for me? I didn't know that pregnancy could make someone like you vain. You keep surprising me Nicole."

The king sat down on the nearest chair and crossed his legs, pretending like he was sitting in his throne. He was dressed in his usual black clothing, except that he was wearing a cloak today but no shirt, exposing his muscular chest. Nicki bit softly on her bottom lip. Fuck... He was sexy and he was aware of it. He was using it against her. Asshole.

"What brings you here today, my king?" She wasn't looking at him. She was staring at his chest while she talked. Ah fuck! Focus on his face. His. Face. For fuck sake Nicki!

A smirk appeared on Alexander's face. He appeared to be pleased with himself. If only she could smack him. But no, she could possibly get arrested for that. No thank you. This room was much more comfortable.

"I'm just here to check up on you. How do you like your room? Apologies that it's not exactly your style. I just wanted you to move in as fast as possible to ensure your safety. You are with child after all."

Nicki scowled at the word child. She hated that word. Offspring was a much better name for it. "I appreciate it, my king. It is really generous of you." Lies. He wanted to be in charge and they both knew that she was aware of it. They were just doing an act for no reason except for boosting Alexander's ego.

"I'm glad to hear that. I've heard that you're doing well. Consuming plenty of blood. Getting enough rest. I can see that your belly is starting to grow."

He nodded to her belly and... looked happy? Did that bastard actually dare to look happy. Was he HAPPY?! ABOUT THIS SITUATION?! Oh fuck no. He was supposed to be stressed out about it. Hating every moment of it. Alexander experiencing happiness about this was not allowed. She masked her rage by putting both her hands on her growing belly. He was right though. Her flowy dresses were becoming less flowy.