Chapter 17.2
Riley made her way to the holding cells with only one question in mind. Why was Madeleine so determined to get rid of her? She arrived at the door stopping at the guard posted outside. Riley said, "I'm here to talk with Madeleine." The guard opened the door letting Riley and Drake in. A soft "Go away," came from the corner where Madeleine was hugging herself. Riley and Drake stood there stunned. When no one answered Madeleine said louder, "Go away! I'm not talking until you get me a doctor. I was raped damn it! why won't you believe me?"
Riley turned a menacing glare on the guard asking, "Why the hell haven't you getting her a doctor? Not just any doctor one that specializes in rape?" Arms now folded and foot tapping she waited for an answer. When no answer came Riley asked, "What's your name." He replied, "Wilson, Lady Riley." "Do you like your job, Wilson, "She asked. Wilson nodded to which she replied, "Then get a move on and do as I asked." Wilson rushes out the door Riley now turns her attention to Madeleine. She takes in Madeleine's shocked features before asking, "Who was it?"
Madeleine is confused by Riley she thought for sure that Riley would be laughing at her predicament. Madeleine knew she'd be gloating if the tables had been turned. Her mind is so full of thoughts and questions the only thing she can say is, "Why?" Riley looks at her with a confused expression on her face saying, "So I can get him into a holding cell. No matter what your crime Madeleine I wouldn't wish that on anyone." Madeleine could see the genuine concern on Riley's face she quickly blurted out, "Neville." Riley turned to Wilson who had returned from calling the doctor saying, "I want Neville down her and in his own cell pronto." "Yes, my queen," Wilson said with a bow hurrying off to find Neville.
Now Riley can finally really turn on Madeleine asking, "What the hell Madeleine! Why did you go and ruin everything? I thought you wanted to be queen. I was happy with just being his wife. Now I will have no choice but to be queen." Madeleine looked at Riley dumbfounded she really thought Riley was playing a game. Madeleine felt as though the moment she let her guard down Riley would swoop in and steal the crown from her. Madeleine decided to answer honestly, "I thought you were plotting to be queen."
Riley threw her hands up in frustration saying, "I told you what I was plotting in a written document. It even had an entire section devoted to you and what you get for taking on the role of queen, in addition, to the title. Didn't you even read it before signing it? Now because of your actions, you won't get to be queen. What do you have to say for yourself?" Madeleine sat there confused she couldn't understand why anyone would freely give up the title and power. She had to ask, " Why would you let that kind of power slip through your fingers?" "If you'd ever truly loved someone you'd understand Madeleine," Riley replied.
The door opened Wilson stepped in saying, "The doctor is here my queen." He turns to the woman next to him saying, "Dr. Harrington this is Cordonia's future queen Riley." Riley looks at the guard asking, "I don't suppose there is an infirmary or a place the doctor can examine Madeleine." Wilson flushes as he realizes she was serious and motions them to follow him. Once Madeleine reaches the doorway several other guards join the group. Walking through the halls had been quiet as they followed Wilson until he stopped and opened a door. Riley stepped inside smiling at what appeared to be a hospital room with an examination room attached.
Dr. Harrington set her bag in the exam room saying, "Madeleine I assure you I will make this as painless as possible. I will do what is needed to make a determination and collect any material left behind. I will need a sample from the other party as well to compare. Even if he pulled out something may have still been left behind. I will also assess if she will need any medical care. After the exam, if she's fine she can return for questioning." Riley nodded before asking, "Will you be ok Madeleine. I really do need to go Question Neville if he's arrived."
Madeleine replied, "I will be fine." She couldn't understand Riley why would Riley offer her kindness she certainly wouldn't if roles were reversed. In fact, Madeleine could honestly say she would have relished Riley's suffering. Madeleine noticed Riley still standing there she sighed saying, "Go grill Neville I will be fine. I have a lot to think about. Besides, I'd rather have the least number of people in the room as possible. Oh and Riley thank you for offering but, I don't need to be coddled." Riley turned and left with Drake just in time to see Neville being escorted to a room shouting obscenities. Riley turned to Drake asking, "Do you want to join in on the fun?" Drake chuckles replying, "I think I will sit this one out. Perhaps I will grab some whiskey one of the guards can stay with you."
Drake starts to leave but he stops turning in the hallway saying, "You handled Madeleine well I'm impressed. I don't envy having to decide her fate though. If you need help with your decision I would say Leo likely knows her the best." Riley nodded as she headed towards where Neville had been taken with Wilson in tow. Only to run into Constantine on the way. "What is the meaning of this," Constantine bellowed. Riley had finally made it to the room and a glaring Constantine. "Has your new position of a queen to be already gone to your head. What were you thinking of having Neville arrested? Do you have any idea how damaging that is to his reputation, "Constantine asked?
Riley simply replied, "I have evidence that Nobles were involved in the attack on the palace. Now I have some questions for Neville. You're welcome to join me if you will not get involved and only observe." Constantine escorts her into the room satisfied for the moment but, watching her like a hawk. Riley almost wanted to chuckle at the man. She could tell he was going to have a hard time retiring from being King. Perhaps she could give him some projects to work on. This way he'd be busy and out of her hair at the same time. She'd have to discuss it with Constantine another time right now she had Neville to deal with.