Chapter 10 Did she lure him

Adrian left Emilia in the care of two maids to attend a meeting at his chamber. His mind was not at rest, staring blankly into space while they tabled the matters of the empire before him. It's not funny how a stubborn lady could faint in sight of blood and dry bones. She might as well faint again because she hasn't taken her oath of loyalty and secrecy. Adrian started laughing hysterically, scaring everybody in the chamber. This is really odd, it is better for him to frown all day than to smile or laugh. The staff reporting shook in fear, did he say anything to incur the kingmaker's wrath.

He wondered fearfully. "What's the matter, everyone is holding their breath" Leonard whispered into his ear. Adrian became conscious of his environment once again, discarding the thought of Emilia. This is not the time to mix his personal life with business. "Carry on with the report" Adrian said regaining his composure. The meeting lasted for two hours, the clan departing on a better way to secure their territory and protect its people. They wine and dine until late, the chamber reeking of alcohol and expensive wine. It's a rite they perform every time there's reporting to do. Getting wasted to ease their minds of the things bothering them and tonight is one of those nights. Adrian, being a light drinker when it comes to wines, easily gets intoxicated, that's why he prefers taking water on any occasion he attends least his enemies strike when he least expects. Fighting his way to his room, he was a bit drunk but still conscious of his surroundings. He opened the door and staggered into the room. The beautiful sight on the bed caught his attention. Emilia sat on the bed, going through the files on her phone when Adrian came in. The smell of alcohol hit her nose making her face contorted in irritation. What? Why is he staring at her as if he wants to devour her, she thought covering herself with the duvet. Adrian walked towards her, his vision as clear as daylight. He started taking off his clothes, left with his brief and singlet he climbed the bed, watching his prey closely. He captured Emilia before she could make a run for her life. "Leave me alone, you are fucking drunk and will regret it" Emilia screamed, fighting for her life. Adrian pinned her down and she lost her voice, staring at each other's face, his hand started moving all over her body, before it slipped under her crop top. 'That's what you get for wearing an exposing top' her mind screamed. His hand was warm against her boobs, capturing her lips before she could form the right words to say. Emilia's mind went blank immediately, too stunned to react to the tender kiss her mouth was undergoing. She blinked twice, his lips warm against her own, he kissed her gently while his hand kept massaging her boobs, exposing her delicate skin. Emilia started responding to the kiss against her wish, her hand around his neck while her legs around his waist. This is crazy, she has only seen this in the movies and now it's becoming her reality and with a man she doesn't love in his drunken state. Why is her body feeling feverish against his touch, she moans "Adrian" she called in a shaky voice. She could feel the bulge in his trouser trying to fight it way down her whole. Suddenly Adrian pulled away, giving in to sleep but still holding her close to himself. Emilia was stunned, cursing herself for giving in so easily to his advances. She rolled him to his side, releasing his grip on her while she found her way to the bathroom. Turned on the shower and scrubbed herself thoroughly as if to scrub off his hands on her body. She wouldn't cry, she was to blame for what happened but won't shed a drop of tears for her foolishness. She took one towel from the stand and wrapped it around her body then left the bathroom to dress for the night. She wore her white nightwear and headed to sleep on the couch. This is her place from now on to avoid any stupid story that touches the heart. Gosh how stupid she could be at times. Sleep forsake her, peace of mind forbids her from entering its territory. Her mind was restless and filled with fear. This is going to be harder than she thought, so she left the room completely and went to the next room beside him. It is empty and clean, so she opened the fridge and found it stocked up. She grinned and locked the door from inside. Good thing is, the door is a technology made. She hacked into it and changed the password and settings. She needs to retrieve her sanity before she could face the kingmaker if not she would die of embarrassment. The fridge will serve her, slumping on the bed before sleep takes over. The next day, Emilia slept late till late in the afternoon, she screamed at the sight before her when she opened her eyes. "What and how did you get here?" she asked in a shaky voice, rubbing her eyes to be sure she wasn't dreaming. Adrian was quiet, accessing her with his eyes, did something happen between the two of them last night? That could be the only reason why she moved out of the room they both shared. At first he wasn't planning on staying in the same room with her, but he couldn't trust her either. Since they were married there's no big deal staying together. Adrian pointed to the door beside the bed, he had tried opening the door from outside but the thing kept saying 'code error' wondering what could be wrong he decided to use the inner door. He was here to get some files anyway, and not here because of this. Emilia hit her head, she should have known better. Adrian tried getting closer to her "don't come closer, stay where you are" she shouted. Is she still under shock from yesterday? Is this a syndrome? Kent promised that she would get better. How come she's acting this way? Adrian wondered. His eyes fell on her cherry shaped lips then last night memories found their way to his mind. His eyes grew big in horror, no way he did such a thing. Did she lure him? Adrian thought with a despicable look on his face.