-Karen-I was classed as an intermediate Mage and my goal was to get my advanced status by my birthday. It was about a week away now but with Zachary invading, it felt like that goal was not going to get reached at all. I was pushing myself to learn new spells since Conor had graciously made a deal with his father two weeks ago that would allow me to use my soul jewel twice a week for about three to four hours at a time so I could continue to practice my magic. Part of the stipulations that I was not to be left alone during practice, so it was a good thing that Joanne and Bart liked to watch me practice. My current goal was trying to expand my magical stamina without incurring the black marks. The only way to make that happen would be to practice.I was almost finished practicing and I sensed Conor’s presence appearing close to where Joanne and Bart were standing. Yay! He made it after all! “Ground Spears!” I raised my right arm to guide the magic up in the direction I wanted. “Wind S
-Karen-I walked through the portal and stood on the Cliffs of Typher. I unbraided my hair and stood looking out over the deep blue ocean as a cool gust of wind pushed against me. “It’s just another reminder of what I will always be. Just a servant.” I lay down on the ground and watched the clouds roll over me with my arms and feet stretched out. She looked at me so hatefully. I can’t just leave Conor though. I care about him. I want him to be happy! I make him happy- At least, right now I do. Until I sass him too roughly then I’m sure I could set him against me.I felt my depression grow as I thought about how coldly Conor’s mother spoke to me, but I wasn’t surprised one bit. I was stupidly hoping I wouldn’t be treated as a complete outcast still, but it was evident that some things wouldn’t change. I’ve always been an outcast and I guess I always will be no matter what planet I’m on. I stayed on the cliffs until the sun dipped completely past the ocean and twilight had fallen. You c
-Karen-“I have to stop now.” Conor muttered as he exhaled slowly. “Damn you learn fast.” I kissed him again. “Karen- Please, I’m already fighting myself over this.” I took his hands and placed them back on my chest and the look on his face was priceless. No, I have to have this. I can’t fight this fire in my blood anymore. Nervous or not- I need this.I leaned into his ear and whispered, “I want you, Conor.” I met his gaze as he stared at me like he had never seen me before. “I need you.”“Are you absolutely certain? Because I can’t-” I stopped him with a tender kiss. Absolutely! More than you could imagine possible.I pulled off the nightgown, dropping it behind us and pulled his hands back up to my breasts and gave him a smirk. “I’m all yours if you’ll have me.” I murmured seductively, tracing his lips with my finger. I saw him swallow nervously. I will admit that I felt a great deal of anxiety, but I felt an intense desire for him, and I wanted him. “You promise it won’t hurt?” I
-Karen-The second round was just as pleasure filled as the first. I had no idea how late it was, but I now fully understood why Joanne wanted to be able to seal the room when she was passionate with Bart. This next time I was louder and from what I could tell, this made Conor very happy. For the third round, he put me on my hands and knees, and it was all I could do to just keep the pillow to my face. He threw me over the edge of my sanity twice that time. I felt heavy from exhaustion, but he wouldn’t relent and coaxed me to keep going for a bit longer.I could see he was getting tired, but he wasn’t going to let his exhaustion stop him. How will I ever keep up with his stamina?! He had me on top of him for the next two rounds and I knew for sure after this night, there was no way to change this relationship back to where it was before. The first of those rounds ended quickly, in about thirty minutes, so I took advantage of the next round, hoping to make it last a bit longer than tha
-Karen-After another long night of passion and desire, I woke up naked and alone with a sheet covering me. If every night is going to be like this, I’m going to need more showers ‘cause I’m sore from different positions he’s put me in. Why did I ever doubt you Joanne? I owe her a big apology. I slowly stretched my tired muscles and set my hand down on the bed next to me. I felt something under my hand looked down. Huh? I saw a deep red rose under my hand. A Cadenza rose? But where did it come from? I picked it up and held it close to my nose and sniffed the fragrant flower. “Mm!” I sat up and looked around me. The entire bed was covered with a couple hundred roses in many varieties. I felt my jaw drop in total surprise. Several I recognized immediately by their coloring and pattern like the Chestnut Rose, Enchantress and especially the Setina which was one of my favorites. I picked up several more and made a small bouquet, pressing their soft petals to my face, inhaling their sweet
-Karen-A rough hand covered my mouth and nose which startled me and a sharp punch to my stomach reconfirmed that horrid feeling of doom. I felt slightly dazed as I was quickly dragged into a hidden servant tunnel. Where did this tunnel come from? I watched as the armoire room disappeared with the closing of a hidden servant’s door as I struggled against my captor. Let go of me! “Make sure to close it tight so they can’t follow us.” Lewis’s voice paralyzed me with fear that it made breathing even more difficult. Conor! Conor!! There was pressed a dagger against my neck as I was being dragged further and further away from safety. Oh no… He is going to beat me to death or right to the very edge of it. “Grab her ankles idiot!” Lewis hoarsely snapped to someone that now had a tight grip on my ankles as I was carried further away from Conor. “We have to hurry before they realize she is gone!” I hadn’t ever been permitted to work on this floor unless Lizette needed help, so I was not famil
-Karen-“My turn now!” Lewis hissed grabbing my bangs and holding my head up. “Karen, you let the prince have his way with you after I told you I owned you! You’re such a stupid fucking whore. Now, I will make you pay for your appalling insolence!” Lewis shouted. He was the last to brutalize me and left me gasping for air from the horrendous amount of pain caused by the numerous injuries. My left arm seared with sharp pains, but my chest hurt worse. He beat me senseless with anything he could get his hands on. “Any last words before I rip your heart out of your chest?” I was left to hang by my wrists as Lewis glared maliciously. Conor! I just want to be in your arms one last time. Silent tears dripped down my face as the sassy, but truthful words slipped out of my mouth. “Conor is so much better than you could ever be with a woman, Lewis! At least he- He left me begging for more every time!” I snapped as my breathing became more ragged.I heard the door slam open as Lewis lunged furi
-Conor-(Previously)“I wonder what is taking her so long.” Conor pondered after fifteen minutes of waiting. He went out to the main room still dressed, where Bart and Joanne were playing cards. “Jo, how long does it take for a woman to pick out a dress?”“Well, it usually takes me thirty minutes to put a decent outfit together. Maybe she just wants to make it extra special. Cut her some slack Conor.” Joanne answered as she laid down some cards. “Ha! I win Bart! I have three of a kind.”“Damn it.” Bart muttered shaking his head. “Well, you just need to win eight more hands and I will go get that ring you saw in the jewelry shop.” He gathered the cards and started shuffling them.“Yay! Remember, I wear a size seven.” Joanne gloated proudly. Maybe playing a hand or two will help the time move faster.“Deal me in.” Conor stated with a sigh. “I’ll play a hand and if she doesn’t come out, I’m going to check on her.” He grabbed a pair of shorts and then sat down to play.Bart dealt each of