Chapter 7: Silent Revenge

Erik paced outside the office of the royal physician and it seemed like hours before the physician finally emerged,

"She's doing well. It's been a traumatic experience for her but she should be ok. I am going to begin searching every book in the royal library to restore her ability to conceive but... Chances don't look good" he said sadly, placing a comforting hand on the prince's shoulder who could only sigh sadly.

Erik held Amelia close as the laid side by side,

"No matter what... I will always love you" Erik told her softly as he pressed a kiss to her forehead as she snuggled into him,

"I love you too" she whispered before they both drifted off to sleep.

The sun shone through the window the next morning causing Erik to stir and he frowned when he found Amelia was not lying next to him,

"Amelia?" he called out as he sat up looking around the room before getting out of bed and he checked inside the bathroom,

"Amelia?" he called again but the bathroom was also empty and Erik turned before noticing an envelope sitting on his desk and he picked it up before opening it carefully,

'My Darling Erik,

I am sorry for leaving without saying Au Revoir for we shall meet again, my love.

After my examination with the royal physician, he confirmed that I had indeed lost my ability to conceive a child... However, this didn't change the fact I had already conceived.

That's right, my love. I already carry your child within me and this is the reason why I have to leave.

If Count Raoul was determined enough to try and destroy my chances of having your child then I fear what he would do if he discovered I was already carrying your heir.

9 months shall feel like an eternity to us both I am sure but we must be strong, my love.

I shall send you letters as much as I can but for the sake of our child. My location must remain a secret but as soon as our child is born safely into this world, I shall return to you.

There is one last thing I must ask of you, my darling, Erik...

Kick Count Raoul's ass for me.

Amelia xxx'

Erik allowed a happy tear fall down his cheek knowing he was soon to become a father and he smiled,

"Kick his ass I shall, my love" he murmured.

Queen Madeline, King Charles and Christine sat in the garden pavilion as Nadir poured them all a cup of tea,

"Nadir, do you have any idea where my son and Count Raoul are?" Madeline asked as she sipped her tea,

"The prince told me that he was taking the count for a swim, my lady" he answered and it was then that count Raoul came flying out one of the high windows of the castle and landed in the moat below,

"The prince also told me to give you this" Nadir added, presenting the queen with a card despite her stunned expression having just witnessed Raoul drag himself from the moat, soaking wet,

"I... Errrr..." she struggled before reading the card and she looked towards Christine, unimpressed,

"It seems Count Raoul attempted to terminate my son's chances of conceiving children with the woman he loves" she said and Christine looked stunned,

"I... I swear I had no idea" she assured, for once telling the truth,

"For that I am sure but I'm afraid his attempt was in vain. The woman my son loves will soon bare a child. The heir to the throne" she said before standing, taking her leave and her husband was quick to follow.

Will Amelia and Erik's child be born safely? We'll find out in chapter 8!

Kind Regards,

TheAuthor1996