Shai lifted her gaze from the workbook on the desk as a knock came on the door of her parents’ cottage. Her heart raced as she wondered her would be calling upon the home at this hour, with her parents away on business in another city. The recent rumors that the Lord of the village was ready to claim his next girl only served to heighten her anticipation. Opening the door she held the lantern higher to see the face of the visitor, well visitors in this case. “Hello Sirs, how may I help you tonight?” Her voice was calm, hiding the inner turmoil the girl was feeling. “Your presence is requested by his Lordship. He will not be denied and wishes you quickly, so hurry up.” The taller of the two rumbled in a gravelly tone as he pushed the door open wider and both walked in, regardless of her quiet protesting. “Leave a note but take nothing.” The comment was added and Shai hurried to obey. Scribbling a note to her parents she prayed she’d return to them but knew in her heart it was unlikely. “Done” she spoke softly, the two coming to her and roughly guiding her out the door.
Darkness had fallen and she walked before the two guards with care, though if they were working for the Lord she knew she’d be required to be in one piece upon arrival. Her long stride was even; she hadn’t heard the worse rumors of what he did with his girls as her parents had sheltered her. All along they’d figured she’d be chosen by him. Pretty when she was young she’d grown into a beautiful woman. Chocolate brown hair framed a pale, well-shaped face and large green eyes were feisty and bright beneath their long lashes and finely arched brows. Slender hips led to long legs which were balanced on top by firm breasts. A root went unseen by the girl only to trip her a moment later. The guard that caught her jerked her back upright and took the time to cop a feel, his hand exploring her breast without reserve. “Excuse me, hands off.” Shai snipped instantly as she jerked away. The two guards laughed, “You have more than that awaiting you with the Lord. Get used to it.” However, both kept their hands off the rest of the trip. As the manor rose in the distance her steps hesitated, wondering if the guards had been teasing or if she was truly headed into sexually dark waters. Stopping suddenly she turned and tried to run, suddenly panicking at the thought of being trapped by the Lord. The guards stopped her easily, quelling her fight and tying her hands behind her back and jerking her forward by the rope. Up to the castle, up to her fate.
“Your Lordship.” The two guards said in unison as they thrust her forward. She was left looking upon the Lord, unsure whether to bow or kneel and speak or be silent. The end result was her frame remaining motionless and her mouth remaining closed. Looking upon him with fear and curiosity in her green optics she couldn’t help but find him both intimidating and attractive. Left wondering what he was going to do with her, her face began to pale slowly while the cheeks flushed at the thoughts in her mind.
Darkness had fallen and she walked before the two guards with care, though if they were working for the Lord she knew she’d be required to be in one piece upon arrival. Her long stride was even; she hadn’t heard the worse rumors of what he did with his girls as her parents had sheltered her. All along they’d figured she’d be chosen by him. Pretty when she was young she’d grown into a beautiful woman. Chocolate brown hair framed a pale, well-shaped face and large green eyes were feisty and bright beneath their long lashes and finely arched brows. Slender hips led to long legs which were balanced on top by firm breasts. A root went unseen by the girl only to trip her a moment later. The guard that caught her jerked her back upright and took the time to cop a feel, his hand exploring her breast without reserve. “Excuse me, hands off.” Shai snipped instantly as she jerked away. The two guards laughed, “You have more than that awaiting you with the Lord. Get used to it.” However, both kept their hands off the rest of the trip. As the manor rose in the distance her steps hesitated, wondering if the guards had been teasing or if she was truly headed into sexually dark waters. Stopping suddenly she turned and tried to run, suddenly panicking at the thought of being trapped by the Lord. The guards stopped her easily, quelling her fight and tying her hands behind her back and jerking her forward by the rope. Up to the castle, up to her fate.
“Your Lordship.” The two guards said in unison as they thrust her forward. She was left looking upon the Lord, unsure whether to bow or kneel and speak or be silent. The end result was her frame remaining motionless and her mouth remaining closed. Looking upon him with fear and curiosity in her green optics she couldn’t help but find him both intimidating and attractive. Left wondering what he was going to do with her, her face began to pale slowly while the cheeks flushed at the thoughts in her mind.