What is William planning?

Freda’s POV.

“I know what’s going through your mind right now, but it’s not what you think. This one is not your fault at all

It’s your uncle William’s”

“He is beginning to act weird and today he knocked on my window pane. When I let him in, he started speaking of things that are uncalled for and excessively started acting sweet.” And Damien you know Williams.

He never wanted me to be queen and while we where busy playing the ceremony of my coronation as Queen, he was up to something else. It’s a mystery why he’s all kind and sweet to me now.”

“He’s really up to something, Do you know the worst part?” Damien added.

“What happen?" I inhaled deeply, the traces of my past agony still clear.

“Don’t worry too much about it but what did he say to you” he said to me.

“But he dropped by my room today, few minutes ago... He... approached saying some sweet and helpful things.” Damien's eyes narrowed as his concern grew. "Helpful things? what you mean?” I turned down my eyes in search of the appropriate words.

"Well he was implying things, things about how he could assist me, or rather, how he may... be of benefit to me. He then made it really plain that his offer was conditional. He looks forward.... to me being king and having you as my queen , I didn’t give him much of an answer but what did you tell him?”

“My voice shaking slightly, I told him I am dedicated to you and our future, I made it quite obvious that I needed to give it top focus as I live for Damien and our future. Although I wanted not to aggravate him” Damien's eyes softened to combine respect with worry. Rising, he moved across the room to meet me and grabbed my hands. Freda, you have done quite well. Dealing with folks like him is difficult.

If you want I could protect you from such dangers. His touch made me feel a surge of warmth; his real care in his voice calmed me. "Damien, I am simply so worn out from all this. The hazards, the manipulations. Though I want to concentrate on us and our future, it seems as though there is always something trying to separate us. Damien's hold tightened just a little, his gaze locked with a focused intensity.

"We will survive this together." I am not allowing anyone, especially someone as dishonest as William, to stand between us. I'll be handling him. He said gently,
"Thank you," feeling a wave of love and appreciation. "Having you at my side means everything to me." He gently cupped my face, his touch sending a chill down my spine. "You’re my everything, Freda." Not even with their subdued games or threats will I allow anyone harm you.
For a minute we stood there, silently. As Damien hugged me, the outside world appeared to vanish. Then, though, a surprising idea occurred and I returned to reality. "But aren’t you scared," I murmured, my voice lowering to a whisper.

"We just have to exercise caution here." We have to keep one step ahead whether William is gaming. He said and I nodded, inspired by fresh resolve.

“Also agreed. I'm still concerned, though. Given his manipulative skills, I wouldn't want to underplay him.” Damien drew me into a close hug; his warmth gave me protection. "We will confront this, Freda, together.” Damien said with a reassuring look.

“ Also I’ve been meaning to tell you. I’ve hired two extra guards for your safety and I’ve made sure they stay ten feet away unless of course you reach out to them. I’ve also asked Elara to continue your training as soon as possible.” Damien said with a very stern look.

“Thank you Damien” I said

“Please confirm that we have enough staff to take care of the domestics after the announcement is made. Reach out to Christine to get a few contacts around to assist you in necessities. I’d go for hunting by dawn and trading by dusk. Keep in touch with your guards should you need anything.”

Damien say very kindly and plated a cold kiss on my right cheek and two soft kisses on my forehead. It was beautiful being his lady. I wondered why we weren’t this close initially when we began.

The sky was no longer as beautiful as it was some hours ago. Now everything is so bleak and dark. It was as though the beauty was just a phase and now it was all bleak.

“Damien” I say very emotionally.

“Don’t abuse me or make me feel Imprisoned again and after I become your queen and mate properly with no one on the way” Damien nodded is head in approval and kissed my face multiple times before letting me slip off.

Damien led me to the hallway and closely we stared at the paintings on the walls and all the things that made out castle beautiful.



“"Woof! Woof!" the royal dog in the hands of Clinton the new royal guard for the outside surroundings and the protection and care of pets. He was very friendly and polite. He never crossed boundaries and wasn’t officious. Clinton was a steward. He was stewardship personified.

“I will put Williams in his place. Don’t worry at all my queen.” Damien say before he kissed me and caressed my face.

“We should see the pool by Marsha later” he added. I wasn’t a fan of water but I was down to try this one.

“Sir, your grace sir” I heard Clinton say without smiling like something very serious had happened.