Alice lay in her hospital bed, her white hair splayed out on the pillow like a halo. She stared at the ceiling, her mind racing with a mix of fear and anger. The guards had informed her of the king's visit, and she couldn't help but feel a sense of dread.
The door creaked open, and in walked the king, his regal robes billowing behind him. Alice's heart started racing as she took in his handsome features. She tried to sit up, but her body was still weak from the trauma.
"Your Majesty," Alice said, her voice shaking.
The king approached her bedside, his eyes filled with concern. "Alice, I'm so glad to see you're recovering."
Alice couldn't help but scream, causing a commotion in the room. She couldn't help but have another psychotic break, reliving the horrors of the past year.
The king tried to calm her down, but Alice was not having it. She hurled insults at him, calling him a "heartless tyrant" and a "murderer."
The king tried to explain that he had no idea about the rape and dungeon imprisonment, but Alice didn't believe him. She told him that he was just as guilty for not stopping it.
Alice started to cry, and the king felt a pang of guilt. He reached out to comfort her, but she pulled away.
"I never wanted to be queen," Alice sobbed. "I just wanted a normal life."
The king apologized for the hand he'd dealt her. Alice started to calm down, and the king took the opportunity to ask her about her father. Alice told him that he was a good man, that he didn't deserve to be killed.
The king told Alice that he would make sure the man who raped and imprisoned her was brought to justice. Alice looked at him with skepticism but nodded in agreement.
Alice started to open up to the king, telling him about her past and her hopes for the future. The king listened intently, feeling a connection to Alice.
Alice started to feel comfortable around the king, and they started to joke around. Alice called the king a "stuffy old man," and the king laughed.
The king told Alice that she was strong and that she would make a great queen. Alice smiled, feeling a sense of pride.
The king left the room, and Alice felt a sense of relief. She knew that she had a long road to recovery, but she was glad that she had the king on her side.
Alice started to drift off to sleep, feeling a sense of peace for the first time in a long time.
The king walked out of the hospital room, feeling a sense of responsibility towards Alice. He knew that he had to make things right for her and for the kingdom.
As he walked down the hallway, he couldn't help but think about Alice's strength and resilience. He knew that she was the right person to be his queen, and he was determined to make things right for her.
The king walked out of the hospital, ready to take on the challenges that lay ahead. He knew that with Alice by his side, they could conquer anything.
Want to know how it ends?
This is just the opening chapter. Continue the saga — or write a steamy tale starring you.