The Succubus Queen

The hallways were silent, too silent. The maids had retired to their quarters on the instruction of the king.

King Oswald and his wife Queen Harlow walked down the hallway to their daughter's room. The little Princess Leia lay under the covers but she was not entirely covered, the bed cover stopped at her neck. Her body was weak and she didn't move.

The queen's eyes were still covered in tears. The king tried severally to make her stop but she would not. Queen Harlow moved closer to Leia and brushed the strand of hair that covered her face.

"Mama" Leia whispered and the queen forced a smile.

"I'm here baby," Queen Harlow said as she smiled at her.

"I'm tired mama and my body hurts" Leia cried softly.

"No. Don't say that baby, you will have to be strong for mama" queen Harlow said as she softly caressed Leia's face.

"I can't, I'm trying so hard and I want to sleep" her eyes closed after that, and the queen panicked.

"Leia, Leia. Come on, speak to mama. Daddy is here too baby"

Then king Oswald moved closer to his daughter's bed. The king and his wife held her hands. They tried to hold back the tears.

Leia was their only child and she was terribly ill with no idea on how to cure her of this strange illness. The king and his wife had tried all they could to save her but no one seem to have a cure.

Every medicine they tried had failed and they had little or no options left to try. Their little girl was dying slowly and it hurt.

After ten years of childlessness, they were blessed with a lovely daughter Leia and now she was gradually leaving them.

Leia coughed harshly and her small body began to shake as she coughed even louder and their fear increased. Tears wouldn't stop flowing from Queen Harlow's eyes. What was going to happen to their daughter?

There was a gentle knock on the door and the king and queen froze.

"Who could be here by this time?" The king wondered

The king had told all the maids and guards to stay clear of the room tonight. So he didn't stop wondering who could defy the order of the king.

He stood up and approached the door quietly and cautiously. He hesitated a bit before he finally opened the door a little. Then he saw Ross. His most trusted guard and his body was relaxed. Ross was an exemption. He must have news.

"Your highness" Ross greeted

"What's the news, Ross?" King Oswald asked the huge man.

"She is downstairs. I wanted to inform you first before bringing her up to the room to see the princess" Oswald nodded

"Did anyone see you while you brought her inside?"

"No. The guards and maid had all retired when I got her into the palace. She is currently in the stables"

"And the villagers? The advisors? Do you think they will suspect anything?"

"No. I was discreet in my search for the witch"

The king nodded. "Okay, bring her up to the room, the door is open. Just knock twice and push it open when you return" Ross nodded and went back to get the witch.