Chapter 24

The days seemed to slowly creep by. He had no idea how many times he had looked at the calendar to see if it was the appointment day. He had insisted that she keep a short workday or take a nap mid-day to combat her fatigue. The only formal meal they were attending was dinner. Breakfast was held in their suite and Lunch was in their joined offices. When Madeleine was doing well she joined them for dinner with her therapist.

Liam lay there wide awake in the early hours of the morning. He had a difficult time sleeping last night as today was finally appointment day. He watched as Riley slept not wanting to wake her knowing that she needed the rest. His arm was over her hip with his hand resting on her lower stomach. They both were on their side with her curled into him. His morning wood nestled into her behind. It was hard to be patient especially when every minute felt like an hour. He was tempted to make love to her but at the same time, he didn't want to wake her.

Riley sighed as she murmured, "You're being a gentleman again Liam. What happened to waking your wife up with your desire for her?" Liam almost chuckled he had been sure that she was asleep. "Sorry love I know how important rest is for you. Not that I don't want to make love to you," Liam replied. "How about we kill two birds with one stone. We can make love in the shower as we get ready for the day," Riley asked. Liam chuckled replying, "Great minds think alike."

He watched as Riley got out of bed and made her way to the bathroom. Her hips moving suggestively as she walked across the room. Liam got up shortly after her following right behind her enjoying the enticing view. Riley had turned the shower on setting the water temperature. Liam had made it just in time to grab her hips while she was bent over and grind into her. Riley smiled at Liam as they both entered the water together. Liam pushed her up against the tile wall kissing her passionately. Riley returned the kiss with equal passion. Liam's hands moved over her wet skin stopping to caress her breasts. Her leg wrapped around his waist as her hips bucked against him. Liam put his hand under her ass as she hooked her second leg around his waist. It only took him a moment to slide inside of her groaning at the feel of their joined bodies. Riley moaned as their hips joined and their bodies moved as one. She kissed Liam passionately on the lips before moving to his jawline and down his throat to his shoulders. "I'm close," she whispered before claiming his lips in a heated kiss. Liam thrust harder and faster he was nearing his finish as well. "Cum for me love," he said not knowing how much longer he could last. Riley came moments later calling his name. Her body spasmed tightly around his causing his own release. He called her name as he unloaded into her body.

As soon as Liam was sure it was ok to move he went about the task of washing himself. Riley joined him washing herself both exiting the shower at the same time. They got dressed and by the time they exited the bathroom breakfast was waiting for them on the balcony. There they not only find food but Bastien and Mara. Riley sat down to eat her lite meal as Liam sat to eat his. The ring tone Hail to the chief filled the room. Riley took out her phone placing it on the table on speak asking, "What's up Madeleine?" "You gave her hail to the chief as a ring tone," Liam questioned. Riley nodded saying, "I couldn't give her hail to the king or queen now could I?"

Madeleine said, "I have important news you two can squabble and make up later after I am done. We have had a media hit Kiara has contacted media claiming your killing any and all heirs you conceive with your poor health. She doesn't think your fit to be queen and that you're hindering the king. She doesn't care if you are his wife but thinks the pressures of being queen are too hard on you. It continues on with all the reasons your unfit and how your unnecessarily spending the crown's money. Adding that a native Cordonia citizen would be a better queen as they'd know the countries needs better."

Riley frowned asking, "You know her best Madeleine do you think she's in this alone or is being pushed by Justin?" Madeleine replied, "Justin is manipulative he may have her thinking that doing this will help Cordonia while the only one it helps is Justin. I don't think Kiara is that power-hungry to do this on her own." Liam frowned saying, "I was about to offer her a position as an official royal translator. While I know many languages I don't know all of them well. I'd like to have someone who speaks the language fluently with me. I want to have an edge in meetings as they won't expect an interpreter to be with me."

Madeleine replied, "Offering her the position might be a good thing. She could be caught on camera or audio plotting. On the bright side, I was able to talk the media into removing some of what she said from the article. You both will need to address the story and the concerns of the Cordonia people. Now I am going back to my me time." Riley giggled as she ended the call "I'm glad she's happy and recovering. You wouldn't believe what your dad did to her while she was engaged to Leo. He insisted everything was her fault and she was the reason Leo was never home."

Liam squeezed Riley's hand as much as he wanted to punish his Father. He felt he was being punished enough with his terminal cancer. "I am glad too she deserves the respect she never got. I just hope she keeps improving I really didn't like the Madeleine I met during the social season." Riley nodded her head in agreement before adding, "Should we go to the appointment first and respond second?" Liam responded, "We will deal with the press after the appointment."

Riley nodded at Liam as they finished eating. Mara and Bastien ushering them out of the Royal suite heading to the royal convoy. Once inside they made their way to the back entrance of the doctor's office. They were shown to a room to wait for the doctor. Soon the doctor joined them in the room saying, "Welcome your Majesty's I'm doctor Amber Smithe I will be your doctor throughout the pregnancy. Now, the Queen is young and healthy bearing any complications I see no reason why she can't deliver at the palace if you so choose. First, let's get a peek at our future ruler. Then I can answer any questions you have."

Riley got on the table and lifted her shirt. Doctor Smithe lowered Riley's pants some before putting some warm gel on the area. She placed a wand on her stomach and moved it around for a while. Soon the small room was filled with a woosh woosh woosh sound. Liam squeezed Riley's hand at the sound. Doctor Smithe moved so both could see the monitor. Liam gasped he had no words for what he was feeling in that moment. He watched as the doctor got measurements and printed out something. Soon she handed him a copy. He looked down at his hand and in it was a photo of what was on the screen. Riley smiled saying, "It's the first baby photo." Liam nodded adding, "I can't express how happy you have made me Riley. You and our child are my whole world."