Queen Era: The Monster I Love - Chapter 175

CHAPTER 174

By the time Era woke up, it was already very late I to the evening and she was surprised on to find Visor on the bed next to her.

She recalled shebjad previously woken up and saw him sleeping soundly next to her but with the tiredness overtaking her being, this was all she had to lean onto, that last picture in her mind before she drifted off again.

“Aahh…” She let out a small yawn, alerting her surrounding of he presence before resting her body again, itching for another sleep.

“One would think the Queen of Etheria would be up by now and going about other duties but what do I have here, my pampered queen sleeping peacefully on her husband’s bed.”

The moment the last statement entered her ears, she sprang up instantly, sitting on the bed and turning to face him. She was about sbifting out so she could evacuate his bed when Vidor rushed in her direction and stopped her.

“Please, stay.”

Her eyes narrowed at him. She did nto like his words just now although jow she could see the look in his eyws and k ew he was joking.

“I am sorry. Never meant to offend you. Only wanted to let you know I was here, watching over you.”

“Fine.”

“Thanks.”

He pulled his hands back, taking two steps away from her as he turned towards his wibdow. The night sly is bright, tonight,” Vidor let out a bit suvconsciously.

Regardless of whether or not those words were meant for her, she did not answer.

“The moon up above reminds me of your eyes and hair.” He looked in her direction, luckily she was looking his way and their gazes met. “I am sorry to have made you worry over me, Era. I truly am.”

“There is no need to apologise. I made you go in the first place.”

“I guess that is true it notwithstanding, it is my duty as king and your husband.”

“Like I said, no worries. Now, if you would excuse me, your majesty. I guess I have accompanied you enough. I need to get to my chambers. My maids and lady royal would be worried sick.”

“And why would they? I gave. A strict directive for no one to bother me and that includes me and my queen.”

On a different situation and circumstance, perhaps she would have felt touched but not now. Not in this present era and situation.

“I am sorry but I have other things to do. Also, rather than remaining here all day sleeping or doing whatever pleases you, I think you should disturb yourself with the reason why you were double-faced like that.”

“Pardon?”

“True, hasn’t it occurred to you yet that their timing of attack was precise and also it felt like they came prepared for what was to come and they did not once fear that you may have more soldiers but when they saw your reinforcement, things became different right?”

He wanted to ask how she knew. She didn’t but from the letter she could tell that sending him the king’s royal guards in guise as the Alpha Army, it would scare them which was one of the first steps in achieving their victory against their enemies, by weakening their morale an putting fear in their hearts.

Visit as a strategist and also a strong battle Lord knew this thick but then who had the element of surprise was Yonder. Thankfully Damian came on time.

“I know. Damian filled me in on our return to the palace. I know it was a conspiracy but the problem now would be, who had done so?”

“I guess I can answer that. The culprit would most likely be the first to point out someone else as a suspect in order to shift all blames from his or her person? ”

“That is brilliant. Meaning we just have to watch( out.”

“Yes but then again, he or she may be extremely smart and clever and would not fall for this but given the situation they are in seeing that the plan failed and all that was left was a shaken contract and agreement, he or she may want to get and gain a better and bigger standing with you.”

“So you are saying, it is someone from my court?”

“Yes. Someone very close. If not, how else you, d the person know exactly how small a number of your armies would be? It was an inside work. I suggest you pay close attention to your ministers,” Era advised.

“Thank you. I’d would do just that. Do not worry, I would find the culprit and ensure no blame come to you. And if there is anything, it would be me, thanking you for saving my life.”

“What can I say?” she stood up, brushed her fallen hair strand behind her ears as she lowered her head even more. “Well, you may also check out other factors, you know.”

“Such as?” The whole while, his attention remained on her, not allowing himself to be distracted but was equally distracting his bride.

“The message sent, who delivered it. Who you told key things, their response in your presence and their response afterwards. I bet all of this would have a loop hole somewhere. To them it was a specially thought out plan but things went downhill the moment I bumped into he stranger and the note of the conspiracy fell out.”

“Sure. Thanks, once more. I would go in deep and get the truth. I won’t let all you have done be in vain.”

“Thank you. Now if you feel this way, then let me go please. I want to take a bath. I have not had one since yesterday morning. I believe you would not deny me of this request?”

“If I do so, would you willingly return to me?”

She could not answer the question as she did not want to lie and truthfully Era knew that it was time she left lest her mind be corrupted by him and the only thought therein would be Viodr.

As it was, she was megally giving in to his demands and her heart. She needed a clearer head to be top of her game and not be manipulated or something.

“I am sorry but please it feels all rushed danyou are choking me Vidor. It was my mistake for kissing uoppyou. That was the wrong way of me showing I was scared for you but…”

“Please Era stop.” with his eyes shut, he tightened his hold in, forming more wrinkles and making himself look so sad. “Do not ruin this memory I have with me of our kiss. You may feel it was a mistake but never have I felt for once that my kiss and intimate moments with you were a mistake. I am glad you did if there was anything I got from this whole battle. I was glad that though my search was in vain, you were alive and waiting for me. It warmed my heart. It made me realize how I feel.”

“But I do not feel the same way.”

‘Just why is she denying it? If she didn’t she would not have looked so sad the ways he was and relieved at the same time. I could see her learning, her longing in net eyes and even then when I kissed her again and again, she readily welcomed me, my tongue and everything I brought, so why say this?’

He could not figure the motive not the reason behind her actions.

All he knew was that he could not take it not being with her would crush him and he was not willing to go down that path.

“It doesn’t matter. What matters is that I do. You woy, d see it one day. Just p, ease, give us a chance and stop fighting it. Fighting us. I want to hold you and protect you.”

Era shook her head. He was taking it farther than it should have been. She felt even with this kiss, things would be as they were before but now, it was as though her kissing him further encouraged him to do more and become more open.

‘I am sorry Vidor, and even though I feel something for you with the way and manner in which my heart continues beating when ysou tare at me like that with those eyes, the way you kiss me and hug me, I cannot deny the truth. There is still that fact that you took all I had from me. You made me an orphan and almost made me lose my little sister,’

She gazed up into his eyes, raring her mind for what was to come.

‘I was lucky with Ora but the other families of Meribia weren’t. And it hurts recalling all the wailings and cries of the innocent as your soldiers killed without mercy. What was I even thinking? I cannot love you. This is what I must do. I have to avenge them.’

“I am sorry, Vidor. I cannot love you. I can not let this feeling you have for me continue. It has to stop. I cannot forgive what you did to me.. We cannot be.”