Chapter 7 Taeyeon dressed in a white and blue hanbok walked to the king's chambers, wondering why he needed her at a time like this, it was almost midnight, the whole palace was silent and scanty, except for the guards walking around to ensure the safety of everyone under the care of the king. ”Jeona,” Taeyeon greeted, bowing deep in respect to the king. ”Oh, Taeyeon come join me.” He ordered with a smile that reached his eyes, dismissing the maids around him with a flick of his hand, ”It's been a long day for me and I had to delay my bath for a very important meeting with my counselors” He added. ”No, your majesty, I'm...I'll wait for you to be done.” Taeyeon quickly refused the offer, he was in the bathtub, with her lovers creepy threat echoing in her head, Taeyeon wouldn't dare go near him, the mere thought of Sooyeon's threat sent shivers down her spine and it isn't the pleasant kind. ”Please don't turn to him at my back, don't touch him, don't kiss him, no matter what happens just don't let him touch you, promise me you won't.” Sooyeon said almost begging. ”I will try my best.” ”If you want to see me dead, just let him touch you.” Sooyeon threatened with a creepy smile and Taeyeon knew the queen can do what she said, considering her act of protest under the malevolent rain yesterday. Another reason why she didn't want to join the king was the fact that her body is currently covered with hickeys she got from the queen, what logical explanation would she provide for having love bite marks all over her skin? ”The water is warm Taeyeon, and it'll be nice if you're here with me, undress.” He ordered. ”Forgive me your majesty, but I'm not in an appropriate condition to serve you tonight, It's my time of the month.” Taeyeon chose to lie once again to be able to get away, now she understood why the king wanted her at his chambers in the middle of the night, she might be young but she's witty and not so innocent enough to not know. ”What?” It was immediately apparent by his skeptical expression that he didn't believe her, but she wasn't going to make matters worse by trying to explain further. ”Forgive me your majesty.” She added looking down. He smiled disappointedly, before motioning for her to come closer. For a moment the king took his time her silky hair, unable to resist running his fingers through the long dark brown strands, as he thought of his next action. ”Then can you clean me up instead?” He asked smiling hopefully at her. 'Why was he asking me? He's the king, all he had to do was order." She thought then broke into a smile of her own. "Of course your majesty, you need not ask.” Taeyeon answered and started her job. "Hmm", he sighed contentedly when her hands made contact with his skin closing his eyes, liking how her soft hands are moving against his bare chest. ”Your coronation as the royal noble consort will be tomorrow morning.” He said. And she just smiled once again at him, what can she say? Nothing! he's the king, he does what he desires. ”Or do you have any objections or suggestions?” He asked. Yuri wants to treat her as equally as he treats his queen, he loves her so much, the kind of love he never thought he is capable of, he loves everything about Taeyeon from the very first time he laid his eyes on her, she simply just takes his breath away. Now he can't help but to wonder, if this is the reason behind the witful decision for the royalties marriages to be built on arrangements. The royals are suppose to wed those planned or assigned for them, for power and mostly not to affect the inheritance of the throne, the royals were never meant to fall in love, afraid that the kingdom would be tampered with. And with what he strongly feels for Taeyeon, of course she can alter or tamper with the whole nation if she so wishes to, the king believe he is already uxorious towards the young consort, enough to let her manipulate him and his nation. Taeyeon looked up to catch his eyes starring at her, full of love, and maybe a little bit of lust, but the love was there vibrant, and at that she felt her heart squeezing, she knew she doesn't deserve him, she doesn't deserve his affection, she's a cheater, who's cheating with his wife. Come to think of it, how many sins had Taeyeon committed? Sleeping with a woman, who so unbelievably happened to be his own wife, the queen of the nation. She was lost in her thoughts and probably, her face might have shown the lamentable expression, because she felt him pulling her face up to kiss her worries away. ”What are you thinking of?” He asked against her lips, unable to resist those tempting pink lips, Taeyeon! however, only shook her head as her answer. ”You seemed to be in distress,” he added, placing his hand softly on her cheek, trying to get her to look at him in the eyes. ”I wasn't thinking.” She said, leaning into the king's hand as she smiled. ”I hope you can be open with me Taeyeon, I'll protect you no matter what.” He assured. ”Thank you your majesty, I just wanted to ask for a favor.” She said hiding her true worries. ”Just say the word and it's done, if of course it doesn't meddle with you being my consult, that I can not guarantee.” He said his wet hand snaking it's way to her petite waist pulling her more unto his body, so there will be no space between them. ”I just want my best friend as my sanggung.” Taeyeon said shyly, burying her crimson coloured face on his chest. ”You can make decisions and choose your own servants Taeyeon, even if you are not the queen in everyone's eyes, you are to me, because you're the queen of my heart, you rule in the