Seher was surprised waking up next to Shazain in his room for the fourth time in a row. yesterday night she made sure that she tie one of her hands to the bed pole but still ended up here. She had to consult Rabia about her sleepwalking.

Shazain who was already awake observed Seher who was lost in her thoughts. He wanted to do more than just sleep next to her, these past four nights were pure torture for him.

" When did you come here, Seher?" Seher was startled by his voice

" I think I need to see Rabia straight away, there is something wrong I swear I don't remember when I came to your room.

Don't take me wrong but do you know when did I come here last night?"

"I have no Idea when you came but it is so pleasant waking up next to you" he nuzzled in her neck locking her in his tight embrace.

"Why do you want Rabia? What do you mean?"

she did not know how to explain her situation.

"I sleepwalked"

"What! do you sleepwalk? ..." Shazain was shocked or maybe acted like he was in shock.

"Not regularly but if somethingisonmymindthen ..." she said in a very quickly.

"Slow down I did not understand a word"

"It is very rare that I sleepwalk but only when something is in my mind like once I wanted to be the first one to make breakfast for my Baba, I found myself sleeping near the kitchen door next morning"

Shazain clearly knew that she did not sleepwalk it was all his doing.

"That is is a serious problem for a queen" He sounded very concerned.

"I am happy that you are waking up straight into my arms, That means your love has not vanished. I just need to revive it"

he slowly placed his hands on her chest slowly squeezing her assets.

"What are you doing?" Seher was taken by surprise.

"Just checking your heart, to see if I still reside in here."

"That is not my heart, it is my br****" Seher was embarrassed by the choice of her words.

" Shazain, you promised that you will keep your distance"

" I know but tell me how can I be away when you are here..." he pulled her on top of him and started kissing her. He nibbled her lip lightly between his teeth coaxing her for the entrance.

He knew that Seher scummed in a second because of his passionate and lustful kisses. he wanted to act quickly before her mind took over and she rejects him. His arms circled her dainty waist pulling her closer to his chest as he continued assaulting her sweet lips. he rolled her and started undressing her. Seher surrendered in the heat of the moment. she moaned as he kept on kissing all over her delicate body. All her determination to avoid intimacy went down the drain. She easily let him remove all her clothing. her mind was telling her not to proceed but she was clouded by lust. his touch ignited her passion. They both became one, she could feel him inside her and the room echoed with their moans as they came together.

Seher was now feeling embarrassed by her nakedness. She couldn't understand why she always give in easily to Shazain. He was like a flame and she was a moth who knew that the fire will burn but still get attracted to it. she always surrenders herself to his demands. Her heart had no control when it came to him.

Shazain was lying on his back gathering back his breath. Seher Slowly got up and picked her clothes. Shazain go up and pulled her closer, he tried helping her to dress up.

"I can do it myself"

" I know you can but I want to help you"

Her cheeks were flushed.

"Seher, " he called her lovingly.

"Hmm" she replied

"Everything will be fine, We will have a happy life like your parents, I promise"

"You always assure me with false promises. You say something but next moment act completely opposite."

Shazain knew Seher was warming up to him but did not trust him completely.

"I need some time to make everything right for our kids, our future. You have to be patience and trust me completely"

"What about Ariana how long is she going to be in our life?"

"I have already spoken to her that I will never marry her because I love you and you are my only wife"

"Then why is she still in our palace"

"Seher, She is just a guest now. Will you not welcome our guest?"

Seher did not look convinced by his answer. Shazain explained to her about his childhood and king Christos.

"Shazain, I am really sorry that you had to go through such a difficult time when you were so young"

Seher genuinely felt sorry for her husband.

"Shazain, Forget the past if it brings pain. look at you now how strong you are, you overcame all the difficulties. I am sure your kids will look up to you as a role model in the future" Her words did surprise Shazain, She was so young but sometimes speaks like an experienced granny. He smiled .

"Our kids"

"What?" she did not understand anything.

"My child bride, I am saying our kids will look up to me. your and my kids and a lot of them" he kissed her forehead.

Seher was very shy, her cheeks were burning.

"Shazain can I ask you one thing?"

"yes dear, don't hesitate"

"How can you be sure that it was king Chrisos who saved you, "

"Seher I searched for the man who saved me for a long time I did not remember any detail about the man because of the state I was in, Then one day King Christos came up with all the pieces of evidence"

"Shazain I know you are very clever but don't you think it is fishy that a man who did not disclose his identity years back suddenly appeared later"

"I know Seher you have doubts because of Ariana but King Christos never asked me to marry his daughter he just wanted me to look after her. He did not disclose his identity at that time fearing enemies because his kingdom was in a fragile state but when I became capable he came back"

"Shazain, I would request you to dig the past maybe I am wrong but many people who love you have the same doubt. I know unraveling the truth may be difficult but not impossible. Think about it "

Seher knew Shzain trusted Christos blindly so she did not push the matter further.

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Ariana kept quiet for many days but deep inside Shazain's answer sent her into a psychotic rage. She had to pretend to wear a mask of politeness to kill that Seher. She wanted to give an impression to Shazain that she is trying hard to accept the change in their equation. She got a reply from her father. He was very angry with Ariana for not getting a grip on Shazain and losing to a simple girl.

He assured her that he will be visiting her soon along with Adrian and Adrian will sort out the little girl. he promised Ariana that she will be wedded to Shazain by hook or crook. They cannot lose after coming so close to success. They already have roots in Shazain's kingdom and once Ariana becomes Queen she can turn Shazain into a puppet or can be discarded. For all that to happen they needed to move Seher out of their way.

Shazain and Seher were having dinner when Ariana entered the dining area wearing the sexiest gown Seher had seen. her cleavage on display. She ignored Seher and walked up to Shazain,

" Honey, Can I join you for dinner?" She asked Shazain.

Shazain was surprised to see her behavior. Did she forget about the conversation he had? He looked at her Seher as he did not want to hurt her. Seher looked into his eyes and smiled like assuring him.

"be our guest" Seher replied instead of Shazain.

Ariana was burning inside, her level was lowered by this idiot Shazain to a point that now this low-class girl gave her permission.

"Honey, I am seeing you after such a long time, where are you nowadays?"

Shazain did not like her tone or attitude, it look like Ariana had memory loss. she was behaving like she never had a conversation with Shazain where she pleaded with him for her stay. Ariana knew it was easy to fool Him and he would never throw her out because of her father. she would take advantage of that and act like normal, be more polite with Seher and slowly undermine her position and increase hers so that both Seher and Shazain fall into her trap.

"We were busy" Shazain replied.

"How is your health, Seher?" Ariana started a normal conversation

" I am fine now Ariana, how have you been lately?"

"Well I am fine, I came here for Shazain's birthday celebration but I think Shazain changed his plans "

Shazain noticed that Seher was not eating much. He was more careful about her health.

"Seher stop playing with food and eat" He pulled her chair closer to him.

Ariana wanted to beat the hell out of Seher for snatching her Xain. All his attention and care were meant just for her.

"Shazain I forgot to inform you that my dad is coming tomorrow morning." Shazain looked surprised.

"That is wonderful news. Finally, Seher, will meet my savior"

"Ariana We will give a grand welcome to your dad, I heard a lot about him. I will personally thank him for saving my Sultan's life years back"

Ariana just fisted her fingers her nails were digging her skin.

Shazain smiled at Seher, she wiped her mouth with his napkin"Its been a while do you want to go on a walk with me?" he asked her ignoring Ariana.

"Shazain, Not today I am very tired. I will inform the kitchen to prepare for king Christos arrival"

Ariana couldnt no bear this anymore she was eagerly waiting for her dad's arrival. she excused herself and retired to her room.

"So my little bride what are your sleeping arrangements?"

"I am going to Aunty Rabia's quarters to talk about my sleepwalking"

"I will accompany you"

Rabia was surprised to see both of them at this hour at her doorstep.

"Is everything alright my Sultan?"

"Everything is fine aunty Rabia it is just I have a small problem which needs your attention"

Rabia made Seher sit comfortably and shazain stood at the back of her.

"what is it, princess?"

"can you give me any medication to stop sleepwalking"

"what do you mean?" Rabia asked her to elaborate. Seher explained how she was walking up in Shazain's bedroom every night.

Rabia looked at Shazain who kept a blank face.

"Is this something which recently started?"

"Not really, I think in the beginning when I came here and was sleeping in that box room two nights in a row I ended up sleeping in sultans room. I thought because of the cold I ended up walking up to a more warm place"

Rabia was listening to her intently and also giving glances towards Shazain. She was sure that this has something to do with him.

"did you walk anywhere else in the palace?"

"No, last night I even tied my hands and locked the door but still ended up with him"

"strange...." Rabia murmured looking at Shazain, who was trying to keep a straight face hiding his smile.

"Did you sleepwalk in your parent's house?"

"only... I think on three occasions I ended up sleeping near the kitchen"

"How did that stop"

"My Ummi said that I won't be cooking for baba in the morning and if I really wanted then it has to be in the evening.

this eased my mind"

Rabia was sure that this naive girl was pranked first by her siblings than her husband.

"I don't have any medications for this but I strongly suggest you move back to your old chamber"

Shazain's face sparkled hearing Rabia's suggestion. Poor Seher was thinkg very hard.

"Seher it is not nice to sleepwalk, come back to our room. I am not a Dracula that will suck your blood." Shazain requested her.

Sneaking into her room through that narrow Secret passage and then carrying her back every day was hard work for Shazain.

"princess you should relax your mind" Rabia added.

Still confused Seher nodded in agreement. Rabia just wanted to confirm that it was Shazain's doing

"Sultan, what time does she usually Sleepwalks in to your room?"

"I really don't have an idea as I was in deep sleep myself" He replied.

Rabia smiled profusely. She knew that Shazain was a very light sleeper even a small noise disturbed him. She gave him a thumbs up.

Sheet was hesitant to move back. Shazain was holding her hands in assurance.

"Look I am sleeping here doesn't mean I forgave you or trust you. you still have to sort out that Ariana"

"Are you Jealous?" Shazain asked.

"Yes I am, I hate it when she calls you honey, Xain"

Shazain smiled at her antics.

"You shouldn't be Jealous when I am all yours"

"As if you are not, you don't like Utbah speaking to me even though he is like my brother."

"I am not jealous of anyone but I am very possessive about you because you are only mine." he pulled her closer.

"We won't do that again?"

"do what?" Shazain clearly knew what she meant, he liked it when she felt shy talking about their intimacy.

"Nothing" She replied. And slightly moved away to make some distance but he scooted himself closer to her.

" Please maintain some distance. I told you Shahzain I am not doing it"

" Just come closer you will fall, I just want to sleep. Wait for a second do you want to make love? Is that what you are talking about?"

Seher did not reply just pretended to sleep by closing her eyes.

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Seher woke up in the morning because of sloppy kisses.

"you are such a shameless person"

"I don't feel anything to shy about, my room, my wife..."

"your morning breath is disgusting, I feel like throwing up"

"As if your breath smells like scented roses" Shazain enjoyed each and every moment with Seher. He never had this close conversation with anyone else. He found her childish antics very cute. even though he was frustrated because of not getting wanted, now he did not feel like forcing her. He wanted her to be a willing partner.

"see how much I need you" he placed her hand on his intimate part.

"Your condition is irreversible, did you not get enough last night?" she asked.

"I can never get enough of you"

"I heard old people don't have much energy "

"Oye Girl I am not old, you are very young. It is your fault you should have been born early"

Their nonsense talk was interrupted by a knock on the door.

"Sultan King Christos has arrived" The maid replied from the other side of the door.

"Now hurry up Shazain, you should get going"Seher reminded him.

"First you need to kiss me"

"Your guests are awaiting" he pointed at his cheeks

Seher gave him a quick peck

Both Seher and Shazain got up to get ready. "

Seher, I will see you at breakfast"

A lot of noises were coming from the seating area

"Sultan, Princess Ariana is with her father and cousin"

everyone went quiet when Shazain's arrival was announced.

Shazain walked up to King Christos and kissed the back of his hands out of respect and gestured him not to get up.

"It's a long time King Christos. I hope you are doing good?" Shazain asked him politely.

"Shazain, since you are going to be my son-in-law, You better call me dad" Shazain face changed its colors.

"I prefer to call you King Christos, it is a Royal decree" Shazain refused politely like always.

Adrian Hugged Shazain with enthusiasm" Well Sultan Shazain, it is my pleasure to meet you like always"

Shazain smile politely.

"Well congratulations on your wedding, I heard that she is an absolute beauty. " Adrian congratulated Shazain.

"Thank you" Shazain did not like Adrian's comment

"I am surprised that Ariana is acting so cool, I thought she will be complaining and crying"

Ariana sensed Shazain's mood turning sour

"Well Adrian, We should not discuss matters which are least important. A king has many wives and this is just a beginning for Shazain. Ariana is not affected by a small girl." King Christos replied.

Shazain face turned red in anger. Ariana decided to control the situation.

"I am hungry Dad let have breakfast"

They all were seated at the dining table. The maids poured the tea.

"Please start king Christos. This is the finest tea from the hills of India it detoxifies blood"

"Why are you not having it?" Ariana asked Shazain.

"Well I am waiting for my wife"

Just then Seher entered the room dressed in a simple teal dress looking breathtaking as always.

Adrian forgot to breathe looking at her. He forced many women. slept with countless beauties but this girl was something else.

"I swear Ariana I can leave my rakish behavior if I have her. now I know why Shazain is so whipped" Adrian whispered in Ariana's ears.

KIng Christos was sitting in Seher's seat.

"Please have a seat" Adrian pointed at the seat next to him

Seher looked at Shazain who got up from his seat and made her sit on it and gestured servants to bring another chair and placed it next to Seher.

King Christos felt insulted by Shazain's gesture

"What is the meaning of this Shazain? you are undermining Ariana's position."

"King Christos, I did not mean to offend you but Seher is my only wife and I don't want to keep you in dark. I have broken my alliance with Ariana"

"What nonsense are you speaking", KIng Christos got up throwing his napkin.

"Shazain, I know this girl is a beauty but look you need a princess by your side not a poor beautiful girl" Adrian interfered.

"Look girl don't build high hopes just enjoy the luxuries and Be Shazain's favorite mistress " King Christos directly told Seher.

Shazain had enough. he roared in anger