In the Kings Bed

Chapter 9

Chapter 9: Black Water
Black Water

"I am in love with your wife." His voice shook, but he knew that he was already walking on a thin line. "I have been in love with her since she was a child and you took her away from me." He accused.

"And what did you think you could gain by coming here? I am the King of England, Sir Lockwood and you best remember that."

"Your grace I –"

"Take him away." He commanded refusing to take another look at the man who harmed his wife.

The guards pulled him up to his feet and dragged him out of the throne room.

"He will die at noon tomorrow."

-.-

Sir Lockwood sat in his jail cell watching the sunrise out of the small window. He took a deep breath in anticipation of his death.

What did he really think would come of this?

He knew he should've been more careful in his planning, but he was foolish enough to believe that Lady Tanya wanted to help him.

Sir Lockwood was undoubtedly blinded by love. Now he was going to play the ultimate price... his life.

The sound of shuffling feet caused him to turn around. A guard appeared with a bowl in hand.

"Here." He muttered sliding the bowl underneath the bars that were keeping him locked inside.

He scrunched his nose as he observed the contents. Sir Lockwood pushed the bowl away.

What did it matter?

He had only a few hours of life left so why even bother?

"Not going to eat it eh?" The guard raised a brow at him. "I'll be sure to let my boss know how much you appreciate the King's hospitality."

Sir Lockwood tried not to roll his eyes.

"It would be hospitable of the King to poison the food rather than send me to the guillotine." Sir Lockwood said.

"The guillotine would be too generous for a man like you." The guard mocked. "We execute with swords."

"Would that not be the same concept?" He asked.

"Not if I miss a few times." The guard smiled at him.

Sir Lockwood's eyes narrowed at the guard before snatching the bowl and turning his back to him.

-.-

"Your highness?" Caroline felt herself being awakened from her sleep. Caroline brushed the hand away not wanting to remove herself from her marital bed.

"Your highness?" The soft voice spoke again. "We must get you ready for today. The King requests your presence in the courtroom today."

She opened her eyes and was face to face with Lady Bennett.

"I do not wish to see that woman again." Caroline told Lady Bennett.

"I know your highness." Lady Bennett ran her hands through Caroline's hair. "Everything shall be put to rest today."

"How do you know that for sure? What if she is really carrying the King's child?" Caroline's eyes filled with worry.

"I assure you she is not." Lady Bennett promised helping Caroline arise from bed. She placed her in front of the vanity and began to work on Caroline's hair.

"I promise that nothing like this will ever happen to you again." Lady Bennett promised.

Caroline nodded, but felt strange about Bonnie's promise. She was surely acting stranger than usual, but she couldn't exactly put her finger on it.