The ballroom was filled with disorder and calamity everyone running around to save themselves, except him. He stood still with the cup of wine he had in his hand, beaming in excitement, with no fear, no shaking."What are you doing? Where are your guards?" Edward questioned, uptight about his cousin's lack of action.They haven't talked since he arrived, but he couldn't help but be worried. There was no fear in him neither was he calling on his guard, instead his eyes were on the door, waiting for something.At that moment Edward finally understand, the first person to leave the party was the prince together with Freya and some guards, without wasting time.The prince left like he was already aware and prepared, at first he didn't find it suspicious. During a time of crisis, the most important person is the royal family.But normally, Simon would have followed him. Everyone knows if the prince was in danger, he will sacrifice his life for him and the prince will do the same.They migh
The tension between Simon and Lucien grew more, both men staring at each other with nothing but hatred and rage.Simon growled at him, then sighed and calm him down. Imogen is safe, she will have already left the castle. This is probably a trap, and he won't allow Lucien's plans to work.There is no way, Lucien can harm her, no way. He can't let his emotions get the better of him, Imogen is safe."What about her? Are you interested in having slaves around now, but too bad you will die soon? Let's not cause trouble, and come with me gently"Lucien smirked "She must mean something to you, seeing you like this. Are you not interested in what I have to say?""Stop wasting your time, Lucien. Nothing you said will let me set you free, never" Simon affirmed, though there were flickers in his eyes."That is worse then if I end up dying tonight or my family get hurt. That girl also died along with me, you still not interested"Simon balled his fist extremely angrily, he want to charge Lucien a
Simon's heart pounds fast than usual. Out of fear, no he isn't afraid. But nervous and anticipating, he is icing to know what is going to happen tonight.Between the Prince and him, will he start doubting him now? And not trust him like before, or even worst than that.He isn't scared of taking responsibility, he is no coward so he won't run. But it will be threatening to his reputation if it is made public that he let go of the enemy to save the woman he cares for.Many will mock him, and the fear for him will disappear immediately. Thinking about it, makes him laugh, they will think he has gone soft.Maybe he has gone soft. He can't believe he let go of Lucien to save Imogen, the man he has hated for six years and will continue hating. He did go soft but that is because it is Imogen.The only person that can make him that weak is her. But this is the only time Lucien will escape, he will not escape ever again.He will make sure to catch him and then do the exact thing he did to him,
Imogen keep looking at the door every step she takes or heard some sound outside.'It is already late, and he isn't back' Imogen's facial expression saddened. 'Did he perhaps forget their agreement?' Her heart bleeds as her thought haunts her.Will he remember his words? Will, it matter to him that she is waiting for him in a light revealing dress that was hardly keeping her warm? But yet put it on because she wants to please him, will he care about it?"No, he isn't like that. He promised"Just because he promised, doesn't mean he will keep it. He could be with another lady right, Isabella, any slaves in the castle or rather be with his fiancée.That words pierce her heart, more than anything. The master isn't hers, she belongs to him but that isn't the case with him.He only belongs to the one who gets to marry him, and that is her.His fiancée.Imogen's eyes widened as another breeze lash her, and she shivered, warming her body with her two hands on both sides, rubbing it for warmt
Simon took in her lips, kissing her roughly and yet with so much passion, Imogen could feel it and wanted more.She engulfed her hands around his neck, deepening the kiss. Simon's hand snaked down to her back as he cupped her a$$.Imogen almost jumped up, as a moan escaped her mouth, making her part her lips and Simon used his tongue to invade her mouth.Their tongues entangled with each other, fighting for dominion. Simon groaned, claiming every part of her mouth, every corner.Imogen moaned, letting him take the lead. When the kiss was growing more intense, Simon stopped and scrutinized her."This dress is better than our first night," he said, penetrating her whole body.He move his hand to her visible hard n*pples, Imogen shivered at his touch."And you are more sensitive than our first night?" He teased while Imogen blushed at his words."You deserve a reward, for your good choice of dress""Reward, what...." Imogen was cut short, Simon placed a kiss on her hard n*pples and bit i
The keys dangled as Maverick took a step, toward the basement with Lucien and his family behind him.He took the key attached to his pocket, and use it to open the door. He entered and so did Lucien and Annabelle."This is the only place, I can ensure your safety while you think about what to do next, even though it is obvious what your next step is""What do you mean?" Lucien asked and glanced at him suspiciously."Simon.. you are going to kill him. That is the only way you can survive, or you will be killed by him""You know that and you letting him stay here. Lord Maverick Splauding, lady Gila's father. This also means you are going to become Simon's father-in-law in the future. Why are you doing this?""Future? Father-in-law?" Maverick chuckled."Isn't it obvious, rather than becoming the father-in-law of one of the most powerful men in the Kingdom? I want that position of myself, that is why am doing this and to also return the humiliation" He uttered while Lucien stared at him c
As long as she is just his alone, then he will make sure to cherish her, but if she ever betrayed him.Then, Imogen will be as good as dead. Those beautiful eyes of hers, that he loves will be filled with nothing but sadness.But that is if she betrayed him.He was so lost in thought that she had no idea, Imogen was already trying to free herself. Her low wince brought him back to his attention, and the shadow of a grin crossed his face. Seeing how hard she was trying, and how hard-headed she is."Just beg little puppy. Just beg" He said and used his tongue on her again, as he used his teeth on clit."God...." Imogen moaned.Simon increased his pace as he used his fingers and tongue on her, "Am the one fvcking you, not him""Call my name not his"Imogen almost laughed at him, how jealous can this man get to be jealous of a supreme being?Her lips parted when he added another finger making it three, it hurts but also bliss. He certainly knows what he was doing to her, but she feels mor
"I love you, Imogen," He said, breathing heavily.She gulped nervously and said nothing. Only her breath was heard, moments went and nothing was said.Simon pulled away from her chest and cupped her face."What is it?"Tears prickled her eyes, making him more worried. "I don't know what to say, you kept telling me how you feel about me but I....." He cut her short with a light kiss on her lips."You don't have to say anything, I told you it doesn't matter what you feel. You already belong to me, both your body and heart. So you don't have to say it"Imogen looked at him gladly and nod in an argument at his words, he smiled and kissed her again.This time more passionate and intense. She responded to the kiss, engulfed her hands around his neck.As they both expressed their love for each other.Maybe one day, one day she will be able to say it.******It was another day and the beginning of worries for Aria. Surprising she found herself more than worried for Imogen.She can't help but
Fear, she hasn't experienced that in a while. The only man that has ever terrified her so much was Simon. And he has been good to her, even more than good, but sitting in front of Beldon here makes her quiver, whoever he is, she knows he is no ordinary man.And the look he gives her is so fearsome, that she could guess who he is, especially after seeing him with Edward's servant Marcellus. He is so similar to Simon and Edward. It is so obvious, who he is but the reason he is here is what scares her.She wished to leave. To get off this carriage, but running won't solve her problem, with the three men outside and Aria as their hostage, it is hopeless.She took another look at Beldon who took a seat in front of her."You must be Simon's new mistress, you are more beautiful than I thought. Do you know who I am?" Beldon asked while Imogen shook her head like a child being interrogated. That is how she feels in his presence, weak and worthless. Intimidating by a man she just met in just a
"This isn't what I foresaw today to be, he isn't supposed to be here watching you selecting your wedding attires. It was meant to be a surprise, how is he going to be mesmerized by your beauty when he has already seen everything" Imogen complained, as she looked back and rolled her eyes at Carter, who was walking behind them with a few guards.Aria gleamed, she was delighted that Carter was here with her, even if it wasn't as her lover but as Imogen's guard. She is still pleased, but it makes no sense if he has seen everything they are going to use for the wedding dress."But it isn't like we can push them away, he is here under the lord's order to protect you""From what? Am just his mistress, not his wife, and yet I have more guards than I need. It isn't like my life is in danger, I don't understand why I have to go around with these guards. It is frustrating""I guess that is the price you have to pay for being his mistress, I heard the news has spread around every region in the ki
Nothing can be compared to how she feels now, her husband's betrayal, Gila's words and even more."Let's go to them" I requested but Maggie shook her head."Your Highness, please.." I ignored her plead and headed to the door when she heard some noise outside which made her halt."Do you hear that Lady Victoria came back and she is with the prince?""I did, I wish I could see them together. The other maids said they look good together, better than this new princess. Sometimes I wish the prince never married her, there is no place for someone like her in the palace. Even Maggie is tired of being her maid, I heard she went to the chief of maids and requested to be put under another royalty, no one wants to be under a foolish princess especially when her place isn't yet secured" The other maid said and they both laughed, Freya gasped and her hand leaves the door handle.She turned to Maggie, hurting not only by their words but their betrayal. Her maids are supposed to be her best friends,
Many acknowledge her to be a failure, who went from her higher place to a lower place. Many pity her because she is a young lady who lost her husband, and few fear her because none of what they think of her is true.The ride stopped, and the door opened while Victoria grinned and stepped down. Take a glimpse of the mansion in front of her, a place once called her house until her parents discarded her.Marry her to a man she never loved, all because of power. And shocking that is one of the reasons she came back, for power and love.To conquer Avis."Well, well, well, look who is here. The almighty Mrs Victoria Fearington or I guess not since your husband is dead. You can't be called Mrs Fearington either miss, how sad. You must still be grieving, my dearest. I understand, how you feel....""Insolent" Victoria disgraced, cutting her father Mistress Dorcas short. She turned to the servants in front of her."Take my stuff to my old room, and take some gifts to my mother, They are from th
The smile on Imogen's face, expanded more when the door opened and he walked her in.Never had she thought, she would be able to enjoy this luxury. Having a big room like this was not part of her plan, Simon held her hand and kissed it when she left her mouth widened open.This was unexpected, yet beautiful."Do you love this? I thought you might not like it since it is old but if you don't"Is he serious right now? She might not like it, this was the biggest room she had ever been to, maybe not as big as Simon's but..., it looked so beautiful, with its glowing crystal lamp, and wooden furniture, she looked at the big bed and then her golden closest, the pretty furniture mirror she has ever seen, and most importantly now her room.Which isn't in the slave quarter, but near to his. This is one of the rooms, he never allowed anyone to enter but now hers. Her room looks like that of a Princess, a fantasy she has only read in books but is now hers. Hers, she can't stop using that word.
Waking up this morning felt frighteningly unusual to Imogen, she tossed and felt Simon's strong hand tighten on her waist, listening to the soft rhythms of his heart. It was the first night she had ever shared the morning with him in peace, without worrying about what would happen the next morning.Even though it was unusual, she felt so much more peaceful than ever. And it scares her so much, being in his arms like this might make her weak again.'Am starting to think you regret this, with the look on your face" Simon said while Imogen gasped surprised."You were awake?"Simon raised his head, and rested his cheek under his palm, staring at Imogen like she was all that mattered and she was.All that matters."I have been awake for a night, to be honest, I couldn't sleep. I was scared that when I woke up, you might disappear, regretting that you agreed to be mine" He admitted and tucked Imogen's hair behind her hair while Imogen smiled."One might think you are badly in love with me,
Poppy stared, shocked by his request. She can't believe he wants her to poison Imogen, why? It is just so cruel to a girl who has never done anything to him. Maybe her only sin was being Simon's woman, but none of it was her fault. She is just as helpless as any other slave, just like her. "I.....I... Please take my life, but I don't think I can do it" She said and got on her knees while Lucien looked at her with no emotion written on his face. "Oh," He curled his lips and squatted at her level, and raised her jaw, in a hurtful way. "Then you won't mind if I inform your former master where you are now, I saved you from your brutal master who wanted you and your son dead. If I let him know about your location, he won't hesitate to come to find and kill both you and your son. Or will it be better if I do it myself, I mean kill your son and hand you over to him" Lucien threatened and Poppy's eyes flickered with different kinds of emotions. "Not my son, please" She clamped her hands t
She pulled him closer and kissed him, while he responded to the intimacy before she stopped. She pulled her hand on his board chest, and looked up at him, with a shaky breath."As long as you don't have regret, then I also don't. So, tonight don't think about anything else than you and I" He gently held her neck and crashed his lips against her. Imogen gasped in surprise and his tongue slid in, possessing her with his mouth and his tongue. It feels so good, to be kissed by him. She hates to admit but if she had left with Edward, she would surely miss this. Her possessive master and now her lord. The kiss got more intense, as they kept moving back not breaking the kiss until her back hit the wall. Simon halted and looked at her with nothing but desire and love, he wanted her so much. And she does too, the passion for each other was there. Apart from her desire, he couldn't find anything. It hurts but he wasn't expecting more than this. "Get on your knees" He requested while Imog
The red garment slipped off her body and she stepped inside the warm water of the bathtub, filled with red roses. She relaxed her body into the soothing feeling of the water's warmth, as two slaves washed her, with Poppy behind them inspecting their service to Imogen, tonight, there could be no mistakes. Imogen wondered if the letter she sent had reached Edward and if Aria was now safe. Decisions were meant to be made, and she made one, she chose to abandon Edward and hold Simon's hand. Regret? if she had one, she would not have made this decision earlier. "We are done" The slaves announced and she stepped out from the bathtub, her body was then dried by the slaves with clean fabrics, it sure felt good to be cared for in such a manner, it almost made her feel like royalty, but she knew she couldn't be farther from royalty. They sat her down in front of the mirror and they started dressing her. "Do you know you have the most beautiful hair I have ever seen?" Poppy addressed her as s