Chapter 35

"Empty Arms"

Soon the children's father comes home. They scurry out of Deanna room and continue with the game they were playing before. Deanna is still in shock when their father comes to the bedroom closing the door behind him.

"Why have you brought me here?"

"I need a son, you are a female and you are in your child baring years it was the most conclusive idea."

"But I don't even know your name."

"My name is King Xavier, this is my world. Those are my daughter's Kendra, Leandra, and Aurora. I need a son and an heir."

"But you have three daughter's aren't they your heir's?"

"Woman are not aloud to rule this world I cannot hand my throne over to them."

"But why me? I am already married I have my own daughter at home. She needs both her parents."

"My daughter's need a mother an I need a son."

"But I don't love you."

"Love has no meaning here I can marry as many woman as I like."

"Women can't control if they have a son or daughter it just happens. Don't you want someone who loves you to be the mother of your children?"

"As I said before love has no meaning here."

Deanna sighs softly

"I want you to meet my assistant. He takes care of all of the marriage arrangements. We shall wed next week at the gathering of my people. It is a holiday and the perfect way to start a new life."

A middle aged men enters the Kings chambers he was tall and dark. He didn't seem so friendly Deanna shuddered at the emotions he was expressing. He was angry and he felt betrayed. Deanna could sense his anger.

"This is Logan he is my assistant he does everything for me. He also takes care of my children. His family have been a trusted friend of the royale family all the way back to my great-grandfather."

"Hello Miss is there anything I could do to make you more comfortable?"

"Some new clothes would be nice these are beginning to make me ill."

"I shall have the seamstress make new gowns for you today. Until then here is a gown my mother wore when she married my father. Take care of it."

Logan places the gown in Troi's lap and nods as he exits the royal chambers. Deanna still didn't trust that man but the king seemed very friendly.

"I shall leave you to change your clothing I will be back in 30 minutes I have a few things I need to do before the wedding."

Deanna signs heavily again as the king exits his chambers. A short time later Logan comes into the chambers as Deanna is taking off her old clothing. She doesn't notice his attendance but can sense some presence in the room with her and it was hateful. As she zipped up her gown Logan pulled on the curtain down and lunged at Deanna.

"What are you doing here?"

"For 15 years I have sat and watched the king marry and remarry just to produce a son and an heir. Now its my turn if you give birth to my child I will become ruler of this planet it is rightfully mine."

TBC...Chapter 36