The next day….
Liam, escorting the princess into a private room. “ I’d thought
I’d take you there myself to make sure of your safety.”
Princess Mariam, unsure. “That’s very kind of you Detective
Liam. However, I don’t think it will go well. “ When she enters
into the room, her eyes met him with the kings. She suddenly
halt, her expression of fearful distrust between them.
King Edwin, tips his respectful head to Liam. “Thank you
Detective Niles. I shall take it from here.”
Liam, with reverence back to him. “King Edwin.” He leaves the
room.
The king goes to her, taking her long lock of her brunette hair.
Princess Mariam pulls back from him. “What in god’s name do
you want?”
King Ewin, unsatisfied with barely stared visit. “Princess
Mariam. Your parents’ agreement to have you marry me. And
I shall have you. There is to be no more of this running away
from me evermore. Is that understood? As my queen, I give
you my riches as you have already known in your life.
Empowerment to rule along side me, but you choose not.”
Princess Mariam, turned to him. “I detest you. You show no
mercy for my needs, nor any conviction to your tyrancy.”
King Edwin. Sighs.“ Mariam. I need a strong, yielding queen by
my side. To beget my heirs.”
Princess Mariam, aggravated at him. “Well, you’re not going
to get it from me! I will not fit nicely into your noble bed just
to despise you for the rest of my life. I deserve much better.”
King Edwin, frustrated. “I see. And how will rectify this? I need
a strong queen. If you do not acquiesce to my wishes in one
fortnight, nor find me another, I will be coming back for you.”
He steps towards the door.
Princess Mariam, quickly turns to him. “King Edwin. I already
have.”
King Edwin turns back to her. “Oh. And who is this other?”
Princess Mariam admonished. “Bring to me, two of your
henchmen. Do it in secret. I shall take it from there. You shall
have your new queen. I promise you.”
King Edwin, gave her a entrusted look. “ In one fortnight.” He
leaves the room.