Lady In Red

18

"We.. Have to.. " I barely get a few words out as he dips his head down to take both my ni*ples in his mouth.

"Sir! " I yelled out suddenly.

I didn't know why. I just didn't want to call him by his name yet.

He let go of my poor ni*ples. They are all red and hot now. He stared at me as my chest was heaving and my eyes were watery because of all the heat.

"I liked that." He said before getting up.

I gasp as he swings his arms under me and picks me up carrying me to my powder room and setting me on the chair and standing before me, Might I add, still naked before him?

His hand suddenly cupped my cheek and chin slowly tilting my head to look at him. To say this was one of the most erotic positions I was in. Sitting before him while his manhood was almost at my mouth while he held my chin.

I wanted to slap myself at how naughty my thoughts were.

"Keep your hair down-" His voice turned husky, it made me clench my legs together and look away.

"And wear red".

~*~

I looked at myself in the mirror turning around to see my back and satisfied.

I asked them to change the dress. I was to wear a dark green gown under the Queen Dowager's order. But when I mentioned his desire for Maya she immediately switched my dress.

I wonder if this was a part of the protocol. The king had the final say in everything. Not the mother. But in our kingdom, the Queen Mother was a highly influential part of the protocol.

I wondered what kind of woman she was, occupied in my own thoughts as Maya fussed around me making sure I looked perfect she asked me if it was to my liking.

My neck only carried one simple white pearl choker. My ears had pearl drops and my hands were covered with white gloves and the wedding ring over them. The red velvet dress hugged my waist perfectly. The cold outside was freezing but the dress hugged me perfectly to give the warmth needed, however, it came with the price of my tight corset, even though it fit me perfectly, I preferred a tighter one. I was so accustom to tighter busts I had it measure an inch smaller to make my waist more slim. It puffed perfectly below my waist. I was very much thankful that the front hem of my dress was just above my toes.

I had no chance of tripping over it.

"Thank you," I said looking at my maids and searching for Lydia.

"Lydia? " I asked.

" I shall be beside you for the entire night. Forgive me but Miss Lydia has yet to learn all our rules."

Maya explained as the other bowed and left the chamber.

"No problem. But where is-"

"Madam-" She walked in with a black box.

I almost gasped in relief.

"Thank you. I wondered where all the boxes were" I said opening the box and taking my grandmother's gold chain out.

I wore it but tucked the rest In my bust. It was too long.

Maya frowned, "I am very sorry madam I had no idea you wished to wear this as well. I would've kept the box ready and had your jewels polished."

I smile shaking my head.

"It's alright. "

Sir Andrew stood before the halls leading to our chamber. Waiting to escort me.

He always had a neutral look just like the king. He was very hard to read not to mention had a frightening aura around.

He held his forearm out and I placed my hand over his. With Maya behind us, we walked down to the North wing of the castle with three guards and one butler escorting us.

I heard our footsteps click over the marble floor and for some reason, the sound calmed me down

As we walked towards the huge ballroom door. I gulp and my body goes almost limp seeing the King. He stood with his back to me. His cape is Black with gold borders. The King's waldrop was devoid of any colours except the dark.

His hair was now brushed back. His robes are all black but his shirt was white. He looked occupied in thoughts for me to speak. So I stood behind him, silent, not wanting to disturb his chain of thoughts and in fear he might not appreciate my greeting.

"Your majesty. " One of the knights I saw with the king previously walked to him.

"Sir Fredrick wishes to speak with you about some matters. He requests an audience. "

I snap my head at that man hearing Fred's name, I wanted to see him. The one man from my home and I had not seen him causing a great deal of anxiety. My heavy earrings clinked grabbing the King's attention. He snapped his eyes back at the man and nodded.

"Grant an audience during the dinner"

The king didn't bother looking at them again. He simply turned to me and wrapped his hand around my waist. I stumble closer to him blushing with multiple sets of eyes on us.

He leaned in, his lips pressed to my ear. His mouth was now hidden from others and on my neck and he gave a slight kiss before bringing his lips back to my ear lobe.

While the King appeared so nonchalant, I on the other hand was already seeing fog surrounding my mind, I would fluster and stiffen up every time his lips came near me, I could already feel my legs weaken.

"You look beautiful in red, Ruby"

I couldn't tell myself how warm bubbly and hot I felt hearing that. It made my heart swell up.

I was happy the king was pleased with me. I wanted nothing but to be sure of not making a fool out of myself in this fearsome court.

He held out his hand and I soft laced mine in his elbow as we walked out. Unlike our traditions. The King and Queen never walked out between many of the subjects.

Unless it was an informal ball. We were on a balcony. Much different and grand than the ballroom I remember back in my kingdom...

My kingdom...

I lower my gaze remembering I can no longer say that.

We acknowledged the crowd before sitting at the large table behind us that looked upon the bustling crowds and the never-ending cues of dances.

The women endowed luxurious gown which shined under the massive chandeliers, they looked so beautiful. The crowd, from esteemed families and royals blending in with their people. I gulp at the uncomfortable stares of some, I felt isolated, alone. The only one who wasn't suppose to be here, the one who didn't belong. I didn't speak, instead focused on the food and wine before me.

Why not enjoy the one thing you were given?

The King didn't speak much. Only talked to his advisor about finances and conflicts happening within the primary city while concurrently greeting the members of court as they presented themselves before us.

"We have a report from the border. It seemed that one of the villages was destroyed because of dispersed." I heard Andrew's whisper.

The king snapped his eyes at the advisor.

"Dispersers? "

I looked away not wanting to hear them instead staring at the glass of wine, grabbing it and taking a sip. To my shock it was good.

I happily chew on the delicious food but elegantly while I drown the next glass of wine.

This one didn't make me hot and feel like I was gonna faint at all!

I smile. I knew the wine I had back at the first ball was not to my taste.

"My King, Lord Clark is here to greet your Majesty's"

The king leaned back staring at the messenger as he stepped aside revealing a man. Blonde hair, sharp eyes and his mouth held a smirk. He bowed, his eyes on me as I squirmed in my seat while the King turned to take a glass.

"Your Majesty's. It is a pleasure to meet you, My Queen"

The way he said that didn't quite settle well when there was tension between us all. I smiled nodding.

"First ever Human Queen of our family. How beautiful. "

I frown in my head at that comment.

"He is the youngest of my father's siblings. Clark Vincent. You may go" The king stated with a neutral tone.

He smiled bowing and his eyes looked at me once before he turned to leave.

I gulp looking away, feeling like he hated me Or something.

I did envy the people dancing though. I loved dancing. But I suppose the King wasn't fond of it. As I lean back in my chair and slowly drink from the glass. My eyes stare out at the view of men and women.

I unconsciously touched the chain on my neck.

I see Fredrick step into the room and I smile looking at him as he bows before us.

He was holding a heavy-looking file. And I see his eyes soften as he glances at me before moving back to the King.