Forgotten Wife: Let the Traitors Kneel Down

33 A walk on a beautiful day Alessandro had a severe headache, he had always hated meetings with nobles, but that day had been worse, he already had enough with one wife, having another would be unthinkable.

_As if one wasn't enough, now they want another one, they're crazy.

Alessandro was complaining when Sirius came in and said.

_ What is your majesty complaining about? _Those damn nobles, they keep pressuring me about having an heir, today they even dared to ask that you have a second wife, as if it wasn't bothersome enough to have a wife.

_I thought your majesty had started to enjoy your married life a little more, but I guess I was wrong.

_ What part makes you think I'm enjoying my marriage? _Perhaps your majesty has not realized, but for some time now you have been going to your room early, it is as if you were anxiously waiting to be with the princess.

_It's nothing like what you're thinking, I just want him to recover soon and return to his magic classes.

_By the way, how's it going with making the princess fall in love? _I'm on it.

_May I ask what your majesty has done to win the princess's heart? Alessandro hadn't really done anything, he just kissed the princess when he felt like it and hugged her, he looked away and changed the subject.

_I heard that there are new apprentices in the wizard tower, is there anyone outstanding? _His majesty has never cared about new recruits, he's asking about them just to change the subject, right? _Not at all.

_It's more than obvious that you're lying, if you don't know what to do to conquer the princess I can help you, I have a lot of experience with women.

_You haven't even gotten married.

_That's because I haven't found the right one yet, but I know how to treat a woman, I could tell her what someone like the princess wants most.

_ And according to you, what is it that he desires most? _Being loved, she has been alone all her life, she has never had the warmth of a family, nor friends, if he wants to conquer her he just has to be a loving man.

_I already am, I hug her at night and I usually kiss her often.

_I don't think she considers that as affection but as His Majesty's desire for possession.

A kiss from someone you don't love can be unpleasant.

Has the princess ever enjoyed a kiss or a hug? Has he ever given her a gift? From the look on his face, I don't think so.

_I'm busy Sirius, what have you really come for? I doubt it was to give me advice about my married life.

_Your Majesty is right about that, I'm not here for that.

Sirius replied with a serious face.

_ What's going on? _I have felt a great amount of magic in the kingdom of Laios.

King Venobich has begun to move.

_I think it's a barrier, he's protecting his kingdom from possible attacks.

_He is preparing for war.

_That's right, what I'm going to say may sound cruel, but your majesty must make sure that the princess is on our side in this war, that she fights for this kingdom or for your majesty.

_We must also prepare for war, I want you to gather the wizards and prepare a barrier around the kingdom.

_I will do so, your majesty.

_I think this war will be imminent, so we must prepare, this time we will not bow to the kingdom of Laios.

When evening came, April asked the maids to put a light, fresh dress on her so she could go out for a walk.

They put a light, pale pink and white chiffon dress on her and a white hat on her to protect her skin from the sun since she hadn't left her room for a long time.

Two maids accompanied her.

As she walked among the flowers, April felt like she was living again, that after so much time she had been freed from her golden cage.

Alessandro saw the princess walking through the gardens from his office, at that moment he had a strong headache and could not concentrate on his work so he decided to go get some air and clear his mind.

He went to the garden where the princess was, when he arrived he saw her smelling the flowers, she looked beautiful, her reddish hair shined with the rays of the sun, while a smile appeared on her face.

_ Are you having fun? April turned around when she heard the king's voice, and when she saw him she said.

_Yes, today is a beautiful day to take a walk in the garden, to smell the flowers and appreciate their beauty.

_I guess you're right.

Alessandro offered his arm and said.

_Let me keep you company for a while.

_ Is your majesty not busy? _I needed a break, so a little walk would do me good.

April took his arm, they began to walk, Alessandro's steps were longer so he made the princess walk faster, that caused her pain, she complained while holding her belly.

_Don't walk so fast, your majesty, I can't keep up with you.

_ Are you okay? Does it hurt? _A bit.

Alessandro took her in his arms and said.

_We should go back to the room, maybe it was too early to go out for a walk.

_I'm fine, if you walk slower there will be no problem, I don't want to go back to my room, please.

April told him with pleading eyes.

_Okay, just a little more.

Alessandro put her down on the ground and offered her his arm again.

He walked slowly and took short steps, so that she wouldn't strain herself when walking.

The maids stared at them, they couldn't believe that the king was taking a walk with the princess and above all that he was being so kind to her.

April felt uncomfortable under their gazes, Alessandro noticed this and told the maids to leave, as they walked Alessandro realized that the strong pain that had been tormenting him a few minutes ago disappeared, it had disappeared the moment he had touched her, he stared at her, she asked.

_Is something wrong? _No, I was just thinking that you look beautiful.

April's cheeks turned red, she told him.

_Thank you.

A gust of wind blew past, blowing away the flower petals and also taking April's hat away.

_My hat.

_I'll bring it for you, wait here.

Alessandro went to get the hat, when he was returning he saw April, she was truly a beautiful woman and if she had not been the daughter of the enemy, she would undoubtedly have a long list of admirers, he walked towards her with the hat in his hand, shortened the distance between them, put the hat on her, leaned down and gave her a kiss.

_My reward for returning your hat.

Alessandro saw that there was a bench nearby and said to him.

_Let's rest a little, you don't have to overexert yourself.

After sitting down April took off her hat and placed it on her lap, she raised her gaze to the beautiful blue sky, that day was something she had not expected and she said to him.

_Thank you very much for allowing me to come out.

_I've told you before, you're not a prisoner, I didn't let you out because you were hurt, but now that you're better you can take short walks in the garden.

_ Really? _Yes, but you have to promise that you will be careful.

_Yes, I will have it.

April took off her shoes, and sat on the ground, on the soft grass, Alessandro asked her.

_ What are you doing? _I want to feel the grass under my feet.

_You also sat on the floor, it is not right for you to do that, especially in your condition.

"But I've barely moved." Alessandro sighed and said.

_You are a real nuisance.

Although his words were severe, he sat on the ground next to her, which made April happy, although she didn't quite understand why.

She lay down on the grass and looked at the clouds, some of them had a strange shape, she pointed at a few clouds, Alessandro lay down next to her and said.

_This is the first time in my life that I do something like this.

_But it's nice, so you can become one with your surroundings, don't you think? _I guess you're right, this is nice.