“For your outstanding service, I believe that it is only fair that you receive a reward. They say that being given opportunities to shine will help you further progress and I think that I have the perfect opportunity for you,” the lady said with a smile that did not quite reach her eyes. It sounded like she was ready to hand down my punishment and that was probably what it really was. “Thank you, My Lady,” I repeated again. “A long time ago, a certain noble family discovered a natural spring within the grounds of the palace. They then built a large and luxurious bathhouse for members of the royal family and other nobles to enjoy the healing properties of the water. I don’t think you have seen it, but the luxurious bathhouse still exists today, and it is still highly regarded as one of the best recreational facilities in the palace,” Lady Regina started to explain.I already sort of figured where this was going so all I could do was nod my head slightly. “Since its construction was
I turned towards the direction of the sound just in time to see a figure emerging from the water of the bath. The last rays of the sun shining in from above seemed to highlight the figure like a spotlight from the heavens. A topless man emerged from the water as if he had just stood up. The side view of his face as the light hit it made him look like a god as he tilted his head back and ran his fingers through his wet hair. He's so beautiful…I couldn’t stop staring at him and it wasn’t just because I was shocked at his sudden appearance. My entire body froze in place as if captured under an unbreakable spell. As if he could sense my presence, the man’s eyes glanced over in my direction and met mine. Red hair that shone in the rays of the setting sun. Eyes as green as emeralds…‘They say that the third prince is like an angel sent from the heavens above to mess with the hearts of women on earth. His red hair shines like rays of the setting sun and his green eyes sparkle like the mos
“You’re quite cute now that I can see you up close…” the prince commented as he stared right into my face. His green gaze captured mine and it felt like I was the one sinking deep into the water of the bath although I was just kneeling on the side. His beautiful hand slowly approached my face and then I felt the warmth and dampness of his finger as it gently stroked the side of my face. His touch was so light as if he was handling a precious piece of fragile porcelain. “Please don’t…” I murmured as I tried to turn my face away from his hand. “Don’t…what?” he asked alluringly, and my chest felt so tight. “Please don’t…touch me…” I pleaded in a small voice. “Hmm? Then, what about you touch me?” Prince Florian suggested after a moment of thought.The way his green eyes seemed to gleam as his lips curved up into a naughty smile made my heart race even faster even though I knew that he was just toying with me. “Huh?” I whispered in confusion.What kind of suggestion was that? He’s d
Prince Florian seemed surprised by my words. He was stunned for a brief moment before he started laughing softly. It didn’t take long for his laughter to get loud enough to echo all around us in the enclosed space of the bathhouse. “Hmm…interesting…” he murmured before he smiled at me. “Then, will you please…” I began saying but I never had the opportunity to finish my sentence. For a split of a second, I saw Price Florian’s lips transform from a smile to a wicked smirk, and then, I couldn’t see anything anymore. Time didn’t seem to freeze, and nothing moved in slow motion. The next thing I knew, my entire body was already engulfed in lukewarm water. My eyes automatically closed when I felt myself falling forward and then I was in the water along with the prince. I could still feel his hands on my wrists as I struggled to emerge through the surface of the water. “I forgot to ask whether you could swim or not. I just kind of assumed that you could. Mila, can you swim?” Is this so
I could sense his excitement and his arousal. When he sank his teeth into my shoulder and bit me, I cried out. It didn’t exactly hurt but…Please help me! Prince Leonard! Help me! Help me please! I cried so loudly and so desperately in my mind as I squeezed my eyes shut. Please help me…Prince Leonard!“Please…help me…” I whimpered as I felt tears sting the back of my eyes. If this continues, I had no idea how far Prince Florian would play with me. I had no idea if he would be able to stop himself just like he had promised. ‘Where are you?’My eyes snapped open. What was that just now?Did I hear something just now? I turned and looked around the bathhouse but there wasn’t anyone there. What is going on?“What happened? You seem distracted all of a sudden…” Prince Florian asked as he sensed that my attention had shifted elsewhere. I was too stunned and busy figuring out what I had just heard to even care about his question to me just now. I honestly thought that I heard somethin
“Don’t worry about me, Your Highness. I will be…” I said before a loud sound disturbed the peaceful atmosphere around us. What was that just now?I could tell that the prince was as surprised as I was at the sudden sound that came from above us. The sharp sound of glass breaking echoed loudly from above us. My eyes instantly followed the direction of the sound as I tilted my face upwards to see what was going on. “Shit…” Prince Florian muttered darkly from close to me. I gasped as my mouth dropped wide open when a part of the glass ceiling above us shattered and then a blurry movement of something falling down caused the water in the large pool to splash loudly at the impact of its entrance.“What…” I murmured in complete disbelief. The blurry mix of red, white, and gold just now that I saw falling in through the ceiling turned out to be a man. Slowly, I watched as the figure stood up from the water. What appeared to be his full-rank uniform of white, red, and gold was completely
**The Night of the Full Moon**“Wait. What are you saying about me being too late?” Regina asked with clear confusion as her beautiful brows drew together. Although she was still surprised at running into Florian of all people, she was even more shocked and concerned at his words. It was one matter if she couldn’t sleep with Leonard, but it was another matter altogether if she failed and someone else succeeded in her place. “Exactly as it sounds. You are already too late, Regina. You see, while we’re talking here, Leonard is already with another woman,” Florian declared clearly. “Another woman. Who?” Regina asked as she narrowed her eyes threateningly. Florian just smirked as he enjoyed her clearly flustered reaction. All control over her emotions that she usually had had completely slipped at that moment. “Should I tell you…or shouldn’t I?” Florian replied teasingly. “Tell me right now, Florian,” Regina demanded as she glared up into his face. Florian’s eyes narrowed in his di
His pace quickened and I could tell that his mood had not improved at all throughout the walk back here. Soon we stood in front of his bedroom. The prince did not waste time in carrying me in there and then dumping me right onto his bed. I felt the softness of his bed beneath me for a moment before I tried my sit up on the bed. The last time that I was here, he shouted at me and then dragged me out of his room after accusing me of climbing into his bed to seduce him. The prince stood next to the bed as he breathed heavily. His blue eyes stared intensely down at me, and I suddenly felt scared of him.My hands gripped the red coat that he had draped over my shoulders as I tried to use it to shield my body away from his sight. His gaze seemed to burn my skin and made my heart race. I thought that Prince Florian was dangerous, but it seemed like I didn’t understand what real danger meant until that moment. He’s going to kill me…or worse…Prince Leonard resembled a wild leopard when he l