In the Kings Bed

Chapter 5

Chapter 5: The Lion and the Rose
The Lion and the Rose

"Sit down, Sir Lockwood." Klaus Mikaelson peered down at the man from his throne.

"Your grace...I..." Sir Lockwood could not find an argument. The word of the king was final and he knew whatever defense he could muster would be no use for him.

He knew a poisoned man when he saw one and Sir Lockwood had it written all over him.

"You came here to pursue the future Queen of England, did you not?"

"My intentions..."

"Are less than honorable, Sir Lockwood." He spoke to him honestly. "Since you are from my wife's country, I refuse to condemn you on the mere notion of suspicion. Even though that it is within my right as King. But for the sake of my wife, I will grant you leave. But mark my words Sir Lockwood, if you do not leave within a timely manner, I will not call upon my headsman to deal with you. I deal with the problem myself."

Sir Lockwood went to speak again, but the king held up his hand. "I have been more than generous with you. You may take your leave now."

Sir Lockwood stood up slowly stood and bowed to the king through gritted teeth.

Initially, Sir Lockwood's intentions were only stay until the end of the season, but after the way things had gone with the princess the night before, the wheels started to turn in his intoxicated mind.

Now that the king had indeed sentenced him to leave he would have to work faster to obtain what he came here for.

The princess and future Queen of England.

"Will you accompany the King on the hunt this morning your grace?" Lady Bennett was sorting through Caroline's undergarments.

"I think I shall, Bonnie. Can you find my riding gear?" Caroline took a seat in front of the vanity.

Lady Bennett nodded and began to pull out her attire.

"Only Lady Rebekah will be accompanying me this morning I'm afraid. Lady Katherine cannot attend because of her current condition." She began to explain to Bonnie. "The midwife says that she is due any day now." Caroline smiled.

"She grows everyday, your grace. You can tell that she carries a Mikaelson child." Lady Bonnie boasted.

It was quiet for a second before Lady Bennett brought up the subject that seemed to be on everyone's mind.

"Is Lady Tanya not to attend the hunt?" She asked carefully.

"I'm afraid that I have not been informed of her whereabouts." Caroline said with distaste. "Lady Tanya has yet to make an appearance."

"It would be such a shame if she could not attend." Lady Bennett said with a hint of amusement in her voice.

"A shame, indeed." Caroline smiled widely.

Her grace, Caroline and Lady Rebekah made their way to the stables once they both were appropriately dressed.

The horsemen retrieved their mares and saddled them quickly.

Caroline had a beautiful white horse. It was almost three times the size of her with long silver tresses that Caroline often braided when she was a young girl. She loved to ride whenever she got the chance to and unfortunately she had not been able to get out much lately.

"Did you miss me?" She leaned into her horse and patted the top of her nose. The horsemen handed her a carrot and Caroline eagerly placed it inside of the horse's mouth.