Physician to the Dragon Prince

CHAPTER 10 – A lesson to the slut

CHAPTER 10 – A lesson to the slut

Radur’s POV

How dare she touch her? She was my mate and I wouldn’t let anyone harm her. I will not spare you Hildry! I felt Zammorai boil in rage at the sight of Emma in pain and in a snap of a finger, he would kill Hildry if he came out. I woke up in the morning, anger vibrating in my bones but then she came in.

My mate! My love! She entered the room with the food tray.

“Good morning, Your Grace.” She bowed before me and placed the tray on the table. I watched her from my bed as a single strand of her hair caressed her cheeks, lulled by the wind which came in from the chamber window. I wanted to take her to my embrace and tuck that strand behind her ear.

“Good morning, Emma. Prepare my herbal bath,” I instructed as I stood up from the bed.

“Yes, Your Grace.” She bowed and proceeded to the bathroom to prepare my bath.

I removed my clothes, wearing nothing but my undergarments, and headed to the bathroom. She quickly turned away when she saw me. My shy mate! How will she behave when I make love to her? My lips curved into a small smile at her action.

“Are you going to turn away from me for the whole day?” I teased as I got into the bathtub.

“Forgive me, Your Grace, I will leave now.” She turned to leave.

“Did I ask you to go?” I leaned my head against the edge bathtub head and I felt her stopping behind me.

“Take that sponge and rub my body, Emma,” I instructed and she obliged. But she didn’t look at me as she did it, she looked away, closing her eyes. All of a sudden, I griped her hands and she opened her eyes, looking straight at me.

“Don’t you want to look at me? Am I that ugly to look at? Princesses of countless kingdoms are dying to sleep with me and you don’t even want to look at the prince charming that is in front of you. You have got the greatest chance to touch me, Emma. Don’t you want to take that chance?” I asked, pulled her towards me.

“Your Grace, my apologies, but I must say that I don’t have any intention to look at you intimately and I don’t have any plans to sleep with my father’s murderer.” Her tone was harsh, making Zammorai wince in pain.

“Did you see me kill your father?” I demanded, my voice raised.

“No, but my mother said that she saw you removing your sword from my father’s body,” she exclaimed, her eyes slowly moistening with tears.  

Our faces were inches away and I questioned her, “did your mother see me stabbing him?”

“No, but..” she paused, starting to question her own accusation.

“But what Emma? It could be that I was the one who removed the sword that someone else stabbed him with,” I pointed out and her breath hitched as she gazed upon me in shock.

“Wh…what do you mean…b…by that?” her voice came out stuttering and as quiet as a whisper. I knew that she was stunned by my truth.

“Everything you see isn’t true, Emma! You are accusing me of killing your father and…” I paused.

“And what? Tell me the truth, Radur,” she pleaded. Will she accept the truth if I tell her?

“Forget it, Emma. You can leave now.” I released her hand instantly.

“Tell me the truth, Your Grace,” she begged with her shaky voice.

“Leave, now!” I roared and she ran out from my chamber.

Her constant accusations were killing me with agony but I was certain that no matter how honest I was to her, she wouldn’t accept me. She trusted what her mother told her and to her, I was a murderer, the executioner of her beloved father. I finished my bath and got dressed in something more suitable. I had a meeting to attend, and after that, I was going to show my wrath to Hildry for what she did to my mate. My lips curled into a cruel smirk as I imagined how I would punish Hildry and Zammorai roared in agreement.  

I had my breakfast and headed to the meeting chamber. When I arrived, every knight and the general was there. They stood up and bowed to me as I approached and sat on the grand main chair.

“All right, let’s start the meeting,” I announce.

“Your Grace, everything is ready for tonight's feast. This is the list of all the noble guests whom we invited, My Lord. They will arrive here in the evening. We have invited almost every royal and noble family from all over the kingdoms. I hope that this will be a great opportunity to improve our alliances with them,” Sir Hennery voiced out with respect as I peered at the list.

“Sir Barron, how are the decorations, food, entertainment preparations?” I asked.

“Everything is being prepared, Your Grace. I have advised Agatha to keep an eye on everything carefully. She is an experienced servant and she is aware of the process. You don’t have to doubt about anything, My Lord,” he explained and bowed before me.

“How about security, General?” To me, this was the most important part because someone could take advantage of the opportunity to attack us.

“I have briefed and prepared every soldier, My Lord. I know that this is the most important part that you worry about, but you do not have to fear, Your Grace. I have polished and prepared all the artilleries and weapons. The external security of the castle is secure and perimeter searches are conducted every hour,” he informed, nodding his head at me. He was a general who understood me well and did his duty genuinely from the bottom of his heart.

“All right, can anyone update me about the tax issue we had recently? Did you update the civilians with the options I gave to you?” I inquired, looking at them with my hawk-like eyes.

“Your Grace, they are really happy to hear about the new tax policy and they praised you for your kindness,” Sir Barren expressed.

We discussed some other few factors and then the meeting was adjourned.

“Sir Barren, send Hildry and Emma to my chamber after I leave. Then prepare a meeting in the common room after about an hour for all the servants and senior soldiers, including Emma,” I instructed Sir Barren and he nodded with a bow,

I headed to my chambers by keeping long strides and I felt that Zammorai was impatient to penalize Hildry for her actions. I waited until she reached my room and soon I heard the footsteps of slut, Hildry. I pointed my eyes towards the door impatiently.

She opened the door of my chamber without even knocking on it. How dare she? Where did she get that much courage? Her face was filled with joy and happiness. I knew that she thought I called her to sleep with her.

“Your Grace, I am so glad that you called me to your bed finally.” She was such a slut. She wore seductive clothes to tease me and the whole chamber smelled of her perfume. What did she apply to her body? It’s such a strong smell! She wasn’t aware how much I get teased when I see my mate even without a drop of perfume on her body.  

“You appear to be very happy today, Hildry. Are you really that impatient to warm my bed?” I asked with a smirk.

“Your Grace, is that a thing to ask? Every girl's dream is to warm your bed, and I am your mistress. I have every right to give you the pleasure you want from me. I am here for that and it is my duty,” she clarified, walking towards me with her seductive eyes but my body didn’t react to her look or her touch. I didn’t stand up from my position or neither did I touch the slut. She came from behind me and put her arms around my neck.

Suddenly I heard my mate’s heartbeat waiting behind the chamber doors.

“Come in.” I gave my permission for Emma to enter the chamber.

She entered and as soon as she saw Hildry she turned to walk out.

“Wait, I didn’t ask you to leave,” I said and stood up.

“Forgive me, Your Grace, I think I have come at the wrong time. I will come back later. Please excuse me, I need to go now.” She turned her feet to leave but I pulled her towards me, grabbing her by the crook of her elbow.

“Your Grace, why are you touching this servant and what is she doing here? You, servant! You better come another time, can’t you see that the Prince is busy with me. Forgive me, Your Grace, it is a disgrace for your royal body to touch a servant like this,” Hildry pointed out as if I was sleeping with her.

“Emma, you came just in time, and Hildry who gave you the permission to speak to Emma like that?” I released her arm and pulled Hildry towards Emma.

“Now Hildry, you should know two things. First, I didn’t call you here to warm my bed. It’s not going to happen now, or ever. Secondly, why did you insult Emma and crush her wrist?” I demanded and she looked at me with bafflement.  

“You lower-class servant! Did you tell His Grace about everything? Your Grace, it was a mistake and she spilled food all over my expensive clothes,” Hildry claimed innocently, trying to be cute with me.  

“Hildry, I know what happened. Do not provoke me to punish you for behaving innocently and for owning up to your mistake. You must apologize to Emma, right here, right now,” I commanded and took a seat in my chair.

Both ladies looked at me with their mouths and eyes wide open. They couldn’t believe what they had heard. I guess this is the best punishment for Hildry.

After a few minutes, Emma broke the silence, “pardon me, Your Grace, it’s not necessary.”

“Your Grace, this is a huge insult for me. I will not apologize to this servant!” Hildry retorted and I felt Zammorai bubbling to the surface. If he came up, Hildry’s head would be separated from her body in a second.

“Hildry, do not anger my dragon by disobeying me. Do you want to have a painful death by disrespecting me?” I roared at her.

“No, forgive me, Your Grace. I will apologize,” she said and turned to Emma.

“You better do it now, Hildry. Otherwise, I can make you do it in front of the whole castle,” I taunted with a mocking smile.

“Emma, forgive me for what I have done. It won’t happen again,” she said, gritting her teeth.  

“My lady, it’s all right. I don’t have any hard feelings towards you.” Emma bowed to her. Hildry humiliated Emma terribly, and still, she bowed to her? This girl is amazing.

Hildry left the room looking down and Emma turned to go.

“No word of thanks for me?” I arched my eyebrows at her.

“There was no need for an apology, Your Grace. I had already forgotten about it,” she replied.

“There’s another surprise for you. Come with me.” I dragged her out of my chamber and towards the common room.

The room was already filled and they all bowed to me when I entered. With Emma in tow, I headed up the stage.  

“Thank you all for coming here on short notice. I have a special announcement. The Royal Physician is already busy with a lot of duties and he has to overseer the King’s health as well. Therefore, I have appointed a nurse to look after my health, but I heard that some of you were insulting her and spreading rumors that she was my mistress and that she seduced me to appoint her as my nurse.” I noticed Emma looking at me with her big doe eyes.

“I am happy to say you all that, she is not my mistress and she didn’t do any seductive activity, or neither will she be my mistress ever. If I hear any insults or anyone spreading rumors about her I will consider them as traitors of the kingdom and they will be punished!” I declared with a deep voice and my intense look sent shivers through their bodies. I looked at Emma watching at me, her jaw dropped and her eyes tearing. I flashed her a small smile and adjourned the meeting.

I hope this will be a push for a new beginning for her and me.