The afternoon proved productive for king Arnold. He was deep inside the forest with his most trusted servants who were good sport in hunting, he called them his 'hunting team'. He looked back at the cart that contained the produce of his hunt. Several animals lied dead in the cart, most of them hunted by himself. Feeling happy about his good aim, the king began to ride his horse forward hoping to continue the hunt. Before he could turn his horse, he heard Charles saying, "Your Majesty, the sun is about to set. We must head back to the palace".
The King snarled looking at his most loyal servant who was more or less about his own age. "I am your king, Charles. Do not order me for if I ignore your loyalty you might not take another breath"
Charles bowed down his head and apologised to his king. But his concern for him made him suggest again. "I am afraid the time tonight is not right, Your Majesty. I swear upon my life that I do not underestimate your power. But it is my duty to take my king away from any danger even though I know you truely can withstand it".
"We too are scared, Your Majesty. We are not as brave as you". Other men too tried to support Charles and take their king and themselves away from the dangerous forest.
King Arnold narrowed his eyes. "You Charles are truely loyal first to your queen. But if you say you fear so much for your life then we shall leave".
The hunting team breathed a sigh of relief. They were grateful to leave the forest before they encounter something they were not meant to. They all prepared to turn back to the way to their homes. Just as they were about to leave, king Arnold saw something red flashing far away to his right in the woods. He moved his head to see it again but found nothing. Before he could believe it to be his brain's trick, the red flashed again. When he squinted his eyes to look carefully towards it, he was stunned to find a woman this deep into the forest.
Without saying anything or waiting for anyone, the king rode his horse in the woman's direction. When he neared her he saw how beautiful she was. She startled seeing the man riding towards her. The king was mesmerised by her beauty. He had never seen a woman that beautiful in his entire life. Her hazel eyes were confused on seeing him. Her red gown looked stark over her pale skin. Her blonde hair were free like a fairy.
"Pardon me, sir. I did not mean to intrude", the woman said in a voice as sweet as honey.
The king eyed her body up and down and was driven by a lust very strong. She had the most enchanting figure. He couldn't help but stare at her bosoms shaped perfectly to pull a man towards her. Her hips flared beautifully beneath her gown. He licked his lips and answered her softly. "Not at all. I merely hope there would be no one to intrude on us". Saying this he mounted down from his horse.
The woman sensing danger started to move backward with fear lurking in her eyes.
"You are the most beautiful woman I've ever seen". He smirked at her.
Her eyes widened and she made to run, but he captured her elbow and pulled her hardly to him.
"Not now, beauty. You cannot run away before doing something good for me".
The girl wriggled in his hold. Her eyes watered. "Leave me", she begged. "Unhand me. Please, let me go".
"No need to fuss, sweetheart. I promise, you will like it just as much as I". The king dragged her towards his horse. She tried to resist but was failing miserabely.
The king's team came riding and haulted beside their king. Charles saw the scene in front of him and immediately realised the situation.
"Your Majesty", Charles said getting down from his horse. "Let us get back to the palace. You've promised the queen to get there before sunset".
"Quiet, Charles!" The king turned his head to look at him, his hands never leaving the woman. "I want to have her now. You see, she is really pretty. I don't understand how I never saw her in the kingdom before". The king pulled her even closer.
Charles was very frightened. If his king kept amusing himself with the woman here, they might not get out of there in time. He began to think something to get the king out.
"Your Majesty, leave this low life here. She do not deserve to be touched by a mighty king like you. Let us get back to the palace. I will send the most beautiful courtesans to your service. You must not engage yourself with the likes of her".
The woman tried desperately to free herself from the king's grasp. Her body shivered from head to toe.
King Arnold merely laughed. Giving a lustful scan to the woman's body, he licked his lips and said, "Likes of her, huh. I do not care what is her like. I am going to have her. Because, she has everything I like."
Charles couldn't think of anything to do that would persuade his king away from his ruthless decision. However, he thought if he could get the king back to the palace, the queen might try to change his mind. That way he could atleast take his king away before sunset.
"Your Majesty, take this girl with us. You can have your time with her at the palace".
The king liked his servant's decision. If he take her he could keep her with him as long as he wanted. His palace guards would prevent her running away.
He yanked the woman towards him. He grasped her chin, forcing her to look at him. "I am taking you with me, beauty. There I will have my way with you. But do not worry. I will reward you handsomely for it. Any precious diamond you want will be yours".
The woman shook her head. "No! Let me go. I don't want to go with you."
The king merely laughed.
"Mother! Mother save me!" She yelled looking around her.
The king paid no heed to her cries.
"Get the ropes. Tie her!" The king ordered his servants. They tied the crying woman's hands and legs and stuffed a piece of cloth in her mouth to stiffle her cries. The king carried her and mounted her on his horse placing her face-down. Climbing behind her, he galloped the horse towards his palace. His servants followed him.
The woman on his horse wriggled fretfully but he did not lessen his hold on her. He smirked to himself. He was going to make this beautiful woman his. She was going to be under him as soon as he reached the palace.