The Prince's Pet by Alexia Wiles

doing, instead
surrendering to my desire in the moment.
    His tongue invaded my mouth and
hungrily sought mine, and I responded with a quiet moan. I tangled my fingers
in his hair as hot thrills of bliss ran through my body, making me shiver.
    We stayed like that for a long
while, enjoying each other, lost in bliss and losing all sense of time. I
shifted my thighs together under the water, where my sex was hot, wet and
aching. And found myself wishing that he would take me right there.
    There was a loud banging, I
broke away at the sound, and Issander bent his head to kiss and suck on my
neck. His tongue was hot on my damp skin.
    The knocking came again, louder
and more insistent this time. The prince growled in frustration, pressing his
his face against me as though blocking out the outside world.
    I clutched him, pulling away
reluctantly, and he looked at me ruefully. When the knocking came again and
someone shouted from the hallway, he growled again and lurched to his feet,
sliding through my grip and sloshing water over the sides of the bath as he
climbed out.
    He stormed out of the room
without covering himself, and I shielded my face with one hand, wanting to
laugh as I pictured him answering the door naked and dripping.
    I heard him wrench the door
open, and he roared at the poor messenger without. "Did it not enter your
head that I may be BUSY?"
    I stepped out of the tub,
wrapping a large white cloth around myself. It was soft and dry, and the cool
air felt good. Now that I was out of the water, I saw how pink and hot-looking
my skin was, and felt slightly dizzy. How long had we been in there?
    I took another towel and waited
in the hallway out of sight. When Issander finished berating the intruder and
closed the door, I peeked hesitantly out.
    He turned, standing naked
without modesty. All sign of arousal had fled and he wore a look of
frustration.
    I approached, smiling at him,
and he looked at me and grimaced, running a hand ruefully over his wet hair.
    "What's wrong,
Highness?" I asked, as I took the towel and began to dry him, starting
with his shoulders.
    "I am summoned to dine with
the king and queen." He said, holding his arms away from his sides to give
me access.
    "You do not sound
pleased."
    He sighed and shrugged. "I
can't get away with taking meals in here every day. Besides, my father rarely
makes it out of his room anymore. It will make him happy, so I will go."
    I wanted to see him smile again,
to make his eyes sparkle with mirth, instead of seeing him with this weight on
his shoulders. I wrapped the towel around him, and pressed myself lightly
against him as I did my best to dry his back.
    He looked down at me, and after
a moment, reached his arms around me and pulled me hard against him. I could
feel his instant response – he began to stiffen against me, his arousal
pressing against my stomach.
    "Mmm," he grunted. "I
wish I could stay." He put his hand under my chin, tilting my face up to
look at him. "Eveline." He said, in a low voice.
    I thought he would kiss me
again, or say something, but he only sighed, and took me by the arms, and
disengaged. He took the towel from my hands and wrapped it around himself,
turning to go through to his bedroom.
    He stopped in the hallway,
turning to cock his head and look at me for a long moment. "Come with
me."
    I blinked several times,
uncomprehending. "My Lord?"
    "I think my father would
enjoy seeing you. We were talking about you today." Now there was a
trace of amusement on his face, but I wasn't sure if I should be glad.
"And,” he said smugly, “Indari will be livid."

Chapter
7
    W e made our way to the dining
hall. I walked two steps behind my master with my hands loosely clasped
demurely in front of me, the way Atshye had instructed me.
    Issander had chosen a gown for
me from those that had been brought in - one of the more modest dresses with a
full long-line corset and skirt. It was reminiscent of Thessian fashion - which
I supposed was the reason he