ARIA.
I was lifted off the floor and placed on the desk as Lyall's hands roamed about my body. He plastered wet kisses around my neck, not stopping even when I let out a loud moan. His fingers sank into the skin of my thighs before he pulled me into him and sank his teeth into my skin.

I let out a cry of pleasure as it shot down my feet and sent me into a wave of spasms. He finally pulled away and pulled my dress high enough to bunch it around my hips.
"You're going to regret saying those words to me," He muttered under his breath and lifted me from the desk, placing my thighs around his arm.
"What are you doing, Lyall!" I cried out, my eyes wide in fear. He balanced my legs around his shoulders, pinning me to his face when I tried to pull away. His strength was overwhelmingly intense. Because how the hell could he comfortably sit me on his head without staggering or trembling in the least?
"You're going to stay put and let me do what I know best," He muttered before pushing his head in between my thighs and sending a wave of spasms up my body. His lips brushed my clitoris and he shook his head against my wetness like he was greatly enjoying it.
I had nowhere to hold onto and I kept moaning as I tried to maintain balance. Falling could be brutal for me and I had no idea why we were doing something this risky. Lyall could be unhinged at times.
He walked to the bed using his senses without his sight before he went on his knees and placed me gently on the bed. I sighed in relief just when his fingers slipped into my wetness and sent me into a spiral of intense, unwavering pleasure and soon enough, I felt the pleasure building around my hips and before I knew what was happening, I spasmed against him, shaking violently before the storm calmed and when he raised his head, he had a smile on his face.

Something felt off. Sitting up, I looked around me only to realise that we were in my bedroom. My eyes widened and I turned to him. "How...how did we get here?"
He chuckled. "I knew you weren't going to let me take you here so I snapped you out of reality until this was over."
"You fucking..." I shook my head and sighed before looking around my new room. "Does that mean I get to stay here or are you going to send me back to the servants' quarters?"
He climbed into the bed and pulled me into his arms, engulfing me in his warmth before clicking his tongue. "What do you think? Do you want to go back there? It's a choice you have to make."

"You're trying to get me mad on purpose, right?" I asked, feeling my abdomen tighten at the thought of what had happened and how I'd been on the receiving end of it all for the whole of tonight.
"I am asking for your opinion, Aria," He sighed and rubbed his forehead. "I am really stressed out from all that has happened today and I don't want you doing the same."
I struggled to pull away from him and no matter how I tried, his grip against me was strong enough to put me in place. "Let me go, Lyall. If I am the one to keep fucking shut to maintain peace while others air their opinions and thoughts, leave me be! How do you say such to me? How do you deny me before your wife and call me nothing but a breeder then ask me not to air mine, huh?"
Sighing, Lyall climbed out of the bed and picked his shirt. He slipped it on before he turned to look at me. "I'll leave you to calm down then we can talk about this properly."
Anger. I could feel it in my face and at the tip of my toes and my fingers. I wanted to claw out his heart and stamp on it to show him this was how I was feeling.
Like he could feel the same emotions as me, he sighed and walked towards me before grabbing my arms. "I understand how you feel but this is how it is. That's how life is for us both. We must get used to it."
I snatched my body off him and staggered backwards, glaring at him before I turned to face the open window. "Leave. Please. I don't want to be the woman at your beck and call even if you have made that clear. You already said that you would have me thrown out once I have given you an heir so I am going to do just that. Stay away from me until you are ready to pour your seed into me. As soon as all of these are over, you will grant me my freedom and I will leave and find someone who would love me without holding back!"
The sound of my door swinging shut made me jump and I turned to see that he already left.
Sighing, I sagged against the window and slid to the sill, where I remained seated, hating that my life was like this. Hating that I had to suffer to get anything. Even the littlest of affection!
My cries floated out of the window and I picked my body before walking to the bed and crashing into its plush sheets.
Its comforting fabric wrapped itself around me but it did not take the misery Lyall's wife and his words brought. It didn't match the comfort of his own arms. I wanted him right beside me, listening to me. I wanted him to see that I hated this. That all I wanted was to be with him!
I fell asleep to soaked sheets, waking up from time to time at night whenever I heard any sound. I finally slept without breaking when it was almost dawn, fearing to wake up for I had no idea what awaited me.
The sound of my door clicking open permeated into my ears and my eyes fluttered open, welcoming the saturated sunlight of the morning. Squinting, I turned away from the window and faced whoever had come in, only to see it was one of the maids I recognised to have bullied me.
Scrambling to the other side, I watched her clean everywhere up without sparing me a glance. There was no need for me to feel guilty but why was it there in my chest, reminding me that I was once a part of them but now, I slept in a very large and comfortable bed with plus and nice smelling sheets.
This had to be the most awkward moment of my life. I remained seated, trying to distract myself with anything without getting out of my bed as she cleaned everywhere. Finally, she was done. Then she turned to me, her glare evident.
Scoffing, she spoke. "How did you do it?"
I raised my brow at her. "Do what?"
"How did you seduce the King for him to even have the Queen quiet about it? Tell me. Did you use an elixir? Did you charm him? I know you're really beautiful but surely, he won't fall for that because the Queen is also beautiful. Even more beautiful than you are."
"I don't know," I replied frankly.
"Of course, I was expecting you to say that. How are you to know? I mean you don't want to know anything else as long as you aren't filling barrels and washing with us. You finally get to wake up on the King's bed when he's bored of the Queen."
"Get out," I commanded in fury but she only laughed and shook her head.
"Of course, I will. But don't think I'll show any atom of respect for you. You'll be seeing me every day from now on. Get used to it."
As soon as she left, I tried hard not to think too much about what she had said. I was greatly disturbed and confused, not even knowing what to do.
Was I going to be served breakfast here or did I have to join them in the dining room?
I was terribly hungry and I needed to be out in the open to clear my head.
The door swung open just as I decided to join at the dining table. A maid walked in with a frown on her face. This told me to get ready for her snide remarks. Of course, they all hated me now. Daneesha was probably the only person who didn't.
"The King has asked that you remain here at all times," She began, her voice dripping with disdain. "Whatever you want, you'll be getting it. Your breakfast will be served in no time. You are not to step out of here until you are permitted to.”