THE ACQUAINTANCE

"Mine". 

Before leaning in to capture prince Ryder's lips into a fierce and hungry kiss.

Prince Ryder was taken off guard, and stood petrified as alpha Ethan ravaged his lips. Tasting every nook and cranny of his lips as he released deep satisfied growls.

It didn't take long before prince Ryder was scooped firmly into alpha Ethan's muscular arms, and tossed lightly onto the bed.

Prince Ryder was still in deep shock as alpha Ethan climbed into the bed, hovering over a terrified little prince. 

Alpha Ethan caressed the little female tenderly. His fingers moving southward as he continued to ravage her lips.

His palms cupped her breasts tenderly and squeezed lightly, that single act was enough to send prince Ryder's sense of reasoning flying through the window. 

She stifled out a soft moan, which was muffled in by his fierce kiss. His free hand trailed tantalising lines down to her s£x. Circling it tenderly with his skilled fingers.

Alpha Ethan broke the kiss as he stared deep into the young Prince's eyes. Prince Ryder noticed that his gaze was blank and distant, like he was focusing on something beyond prince Ryder's being.

He pushed the huge male away slightly, and he collapsed like a wet log of wood. Only then did prince Ryder's sense of reasoning returned as the practically ran out of the grand chambers. 

Prince Ryder ran into his room, closing his doors shut with a loud thud as jumped into his bed. His heart beating loudly, threatening to break out of his rib cage.

'what just happened' he thought as he struggled to even his breathing.  

He felt so stupid and unreasonable for letting such a thing happen in his watch. But at the same time anxious and curious as to how it would have ended. 

Don't be stupid Ryder, if anything more had happened back there, you'd be food for the vulture's by dusk. 

He picked up his chest bindings and put them on. He'd had many visitors back at home, and knew that he'd have visitors early before he'll be able to wrap up.

With that self caution being repeated in his head, he layed down, waiting to be claimed by darkness.

Hours had passed and Prince Ryder was yet to catch some sleep. It was only at the break of first light was he able to succumb to his natural instincts.

And as if on que, he heard footsteps from the grand hallways approaching his door. He knew it was time to get up, but he really wasn't ready to.

 Back at home, he would just send whomever it is back to wherever he's from, but he couldn't afford to start acting like a spoilt little prince on his first day.

It was officially settlemd when he heard the knock on the door. He'd better get his ass up and moving. Thank goodness he wrapped up last night.

"Come on in". He muttered grudgingly as he sat upright. The doors creaked open as a cute plump looking female came to view.

She had long curly brown hair, dark blue eyes, and was not so gifted with height. But overall she was cute.

"Good morning my prince". Came her smallish voice as he held unto the tray she was holding harder than necessary.

Her cheeks were a bright crimson as she looked anywhere but at Prince Ryder.

Prince Ryder let out a small smile as he stared at the shy handmaid. 

"Good morning to you too. You're very keen with my breakfast tray" he teased with a smirk, causing the handmaid to flush even deeper

"You can relax, I don't bite..... Unless you're hiding something delicious under that cover". He teased further, knowing that an average female could read more than one meaning to his sentence.

If there was something he's learnt about living in a pack house, it's to always win over the ladies first. So they'll spend more time gushing over you than snooping around your business. They could unravel the deepest of secrets if they put their minds to it.

She frowned at his words as he marched up to place the tray on a stool. 

"I'll go prepare your bath now my prince" she muttered almost in a tone prince Ryder wasn't familiar. Was that..... disgust.

Prince Ryder fitnished with the tastiest breakfast he had ever had, belching loudly after going gulping down his glass of grape juice. He knew that was unladylike, but hell, he was a male as far as he was concerned. He had eaten to his satisfaction, clearing up the plates in a matter of minutes. Very undemure, if there was a word like that.

The not- so- shy- anymore handmaid returned from the washroom with her frown still firmly in place. Prince Ryder wasn't so confused about her reaction anymore. She didn't like his flirting, full stop. He'll bear that in mind when in his next dealings with her.

She tried to collect the cutlerys, but Prince Ryder held her outstretched hand. 

"What's your name?" He asked softly. She was hesitant at first before finally opening up.

"I'm Amberely my prince"

"Amberely". He tasted the name on his lips, it sounded nice.

 "Amberely, I'm sorry if you find my previous comments ofensive, you must know it wasn't my intention to make you uncomfortable, I was trying to lighten things up".

Amberely stared up at him, shocked at his apology. It was not everyday you'd come across a prince who would acknowledge he was wrong and actually own up to it.

"It's fine my prince" she answered truthfully

"You sure?"he wanted to confirm

"Yes". She answered with the most dazzling smile prince Ryder had ever seen

They're little reunion was short lived by an awkward cough. They both looked up, caught off guard as they stared at bright emerald orbs.

Asher stood glaring at Prince Ryder. Prince Ryder felt panicked as he saw the glares being sent his way. What had he done this time around, he thought.

Oh no. Had alpha Ethan turned on him, he was definitely in deep shit.

"We have court matters to attend to and you're here flirting with a servant?". Came his irritated voice as he eyed Amberely from head to toe.

As if on que, she picked up the tray, bowed and scuntered off as swift as Asher came in.

As soon as she left, Asher's domineer changed back to his usual self. 

"Alpha Ethan requests for your presence immediately at his chambers". He said as he made himself comfortable on Ryder's bed.

Prince Ryder's lost panic kicked back in and he felt suffocated all of a sudden.

"Any ideas why he wants to see me?" He asked, trying to sound as casual as possible.

"Alpha Ethan wants to discuss.... your punishment prince Ryder". He answered to the dread of the young prince.