Lady In Red

14

"It will be your first appearance before the court as our Queen tomorrow your highness. I hope you rest well." Maya stated as she brushed my hair while Lydia helped me put up my stockings.

I stare into the mirror at myself. Wondering why King Xerxes acted so warmly before reaching his castle and suddenly his behaviour turned cold.

Was it I who failed to assume proper etiquette or was it something out of my mind's reach?

My hair was half tied up with a white ribbon and lace nightwear. It was so soft and comfortable. As Lydia said, none of the property I owned before was taken into this kingdom I was to come empty-handed with only two people who were for my service, I even the gown I dressed in was never given back to me. I was to wear the jewels and clothes given only by my current kingdom. Many of the things we took were just our precious items. Even those were questioned before keeping them in my chambers.

The dresses I wore on the travel except my wedding gown were thrown away.

"Would it be possible to disturb Your Highness for a quick fit?"

I snapped my head back to an old pretty lady with two women behind her. I look at Maya as she looked at me.

"They are your seamstresses, your highness-"

"Just -" I cut her off unable to stand the constant title they added with every sentence, "-call me Madam. Please."

Maya nodded and I nod at the seamstress giving them permission to enter.

"Forgive us Madam but we did get measurements from your old corset, but I wanted to be sure that your gowns are of proper fit." Said the old lady as she slowly took off my nightwear revealing my thin nightgown.

"It's all right, if you need to ask any questions about my likes and dislikes you can ask Lydia," I said gesturing towards her. She smiled as the seamstress nodded.

"Does your highness prefer linen or cotton for your nightgowns?"

I blink at her and got stuck on the sudden question as I never care for such trivial details.

"I don't mind either..? I suppose?" I answered with an uncertain gaze to Lydia who held back her laugh.

"Madam would like linen better for sleeping." She stated and they nodded continuing on the measurements.

They left soon after and I watch them bow before closing the door as I put on my robe and pin it.

I was uncertain what would happen from tomorrow, this beautiful chamber given to me seemed like the only safe haven for me now. I sit near the fireplace warming myself and staring at the floor.

"Would you like some warm milk, Madam?" Maya asked putting a knitted blanket over me. I smiled pulling it to my chest and nodded.

"She understands you well. I am surprised." Lydia said sitting on the small table beside me and looking at the fire.

I sigh sleeping on the couch on my side and nodding.

"They were prepared for that I suppose?" I asked and she shrugged.

"Why do I need so many ladies around me I do not understand." I groan closing my eyes and fidgeting with the blanket.

"Because you are the Queen. I suppose I have to look after bigger things than just your hair and gowns now."

I chuckled in sadness.

"Oh, did you see Sir Fred?"

Lydia nodded, "He asked me to give his apologies for not receiving us at the gates. He seemed quite occupied with handling some court affairs."

It must be about the treaty then. I hope he is okay.

"You can go now, Lydia. You are tired as well."

She stood up bowing before leaving me be. I let the sound of the burning wood engulf my mind as I enjoyed the warmth.

"Madam." I snap my head at Maya who sets a glass of milk on the table beside me.

"You may go now, Thank you."

She smiled bowing as well before leaving me alone.

The warm milk helped me get sleepy, I didn't feel like setting my foot on the floor as I snuggled up on the couch and let the sleep take over me. Not a moment later I heard the door beside my bed open and close.

Before I could think if it was Lydia or Maya my eyes snapped open at the sudden touch. I was scooped up in his arms and before I could comprehend he was walking towards the bed. I stayed quite in shock as he puts me on the bed and walks back before stripping himself.

While I sat up on the bed watching him in all his glory. His body was large, his torso defined and I could see scars all over his chest and arms.

His arms...why were they so huge?

I gasp as he pushed me to lie down with his hand over my chest. I felt my body highly responsive to every touch he gave me. I stared at his hand unhooking my robe and revealing my thin gown. My n*****s now exposed to the cold air suddenly perked up. But the loose nightgown thankfully didn't make them obvious.

I gulp unable to work my mind as I give in to him. His lips laid on my neck and my shoulder pulled in at the sudden tingles I got. He didn't talk but his hands brushed over my waist before falling to my legs and pulling up my dress.

I was nervous, embarrassed as I had no knowledge of how this went.

I gasp as his lips touched my collar. My mind was now in a haze as I closed my eyes and let my body engulf his warmth and kisses. I whimpered as he bites my neck before my hands rest over his shoulders.I could only moan as he pushed my legs aside riping away the hooks of my nightdress and exposing my bare chest.

He pushed away and laid still as his eyes travelled from my face to my neck, his thumb brushed back and forth on a spot of my neck below my ear before his eyes and fingers moved down to my collarbone and then my bare breasts.

"F***"

I heard him grunt under his breath as he dove in kissing my neck and biting me making me whimper and squirm under his arms. I gasp again as he touched my breasts and squeezed them. I held back my moan as he went harsher on them.

"Ah! That-that hurts.." My last words were a mere whisper as he continued fondling them.

His fingers suddenly pinched them and I let out a soft cry at the highly sensitive part of my body. Too bad I didn't know how sensitive my nether reigns could be with him near them. As I found myself moaning and blushing red as his hand softly cupped me down there and rubbed his finger over me.

"N-No. That's, that's too much" I whispered covering my face but he held my hand beside my face and kissed me.

His kisses were rough, he pulled and bit my lower lip, licked my lips, and had his tongue collided with mine. And all I could do was tremble and follow his kiss when he pushed apart my legs and laid between them, a fear settled in the pit of my stomach.

And when I felt it, for the first time. I was scared to my death.

That possibly couldn't fit inside me. Lydia had told me all the birds and bee talk but this was just impossible. I stare at his ..manhood in fear of how badly it would hurt. When his finger slowly circled around me. I threw my head back embarrassed and scared but didn't resist. After all, I could never deny the King. I had to give him an heir. Or I would never be respected in this court.

My eyes filled with tears as I suddenly thought of that. I didn't want the burden of birthing a child so young at my age. I wanted to wait. I wanted to do so many things before this.

I closed my eyes as he pushed his finger inside me and I cry out in pain. My tears now fall down my cheek as he pushed in and out. The sudden pleasure from his action was a shock as my eyes shed tears but I liked it.

I hated that I liked it. Not because of him, but because of the harsh pressure I would face as I would walk out. I would be constantly asked about my duties. I did not want to be bed bound so soon.

He pulled out his finger and I whimper out loud as he tried to push himself inside me.

But as I anticipate that dreadful pain he had suddenly stopped. My eyes stayed closed for a few moments before I open them there was his hand on my waist and the other on my cheek. I dare not look into his eyes but he pushed my chin up to look at him.

"I won't -" He whispered before a kiss landed on my lips and he leans back sitting on the bed.

What had I done?