Thorns And Roses
chapter one
It was a dark and stormy night. Drops of rain splattered on the windows, while the wind howled.
Thomas
Oh Elenora...what I would do to be with you freely...
Elenora
I know love...but you mustn't do anything at all! If father finds out we're seeing each other...he will surely have you executed...
Thomas
I'm not scared of your father! All I'm scared of is losing you... losing you to those imbeciles who call themselves prince's!
Elenora
You won't! I'm all yours and forever will be! I have no interest in marrying such men!
Elenora
Now....off you go before father catches us!
Thomas looked at Elenora longingly. He leaned over her and kissed her while gently rubbing her thighs. He began to take off her dress when she abruptly stopped him.
Elenora
I want more... but not right now...it's late...
Thomas
I understand. Bye love...see you tomorrow?
Elenora
Yes. I'll tell you when and where. Maybe we can continue from where we left off?
She winked in a teasing manner and gave him one last brief kiss before he walked towards the window and disappeared out in the cruel world.
Elenora lay back in bed thinking about the time when she and Thomas could be together freely, without fear of anyone.
When suddenly she heard a knock on the door.
There was no reply, just another knock on the door.
Elenora
Oh god, who is it at this hour??
She irritatedly got out of bed and opened the door.
To her surprise it was Eliot. The second son of the King of Devon. He was staying in her Kingdom at the castle as a royal guest. He had come for her hand in marriage.
Elenora
Prince...what are you doing here? At this hour?
Elenora
Is there anything you need? I can ask Lila to fetch it for you.
Lila was Elenora's personal maid.
Eliot
As a matter of fact, yes. I do want something.
Eliot
But no need for Lila to fetch you for me, you're already standing here in front of me.
Elenora
I- your prince, you are the heir to the throne of your kingdom and I am the princess of my kingdom, it will be inappropriate if people see us here, what will they say?
Eliot
They will say that I am merely having a chat with my future wife, although who cares about what they say?
Elenora
And it's late, you should go back to your room.
Elenora tried to close the door of her room shut but Eliot stopped her.
Eliot
What's the rush? I'll go back when I feel like it.
He stepped inside the room and locked the door behind him.
Elenora
Prince, what...what are you doing-
He stepped closer towards Elenora and grabbed her waist.
He started kissing her passionately, then threw her on the bed. He untied her corset and slipped off her skirt, then he took off her undergarments as well, leaving her body completely exposed. He circled the shape of her bosom with his finger and started kissing her stomach, going downwards, which caused her to lightly moan. She tried to push him back but his grip was far too strong.
She saw that he was the one in control and she couldn't do anything much. If she yelled, everyone would see them.
She felt tired and drowsy, so she closed her eyes for just a minute by sleep overtook her.
chapter two
Elenora woke up as the sunlight, from the window, hit her face. She slowly rubbed her eyes.
Suddenly she realised the prince was still here. His body was bare as well. He tightly clenched onto her bosom, and his leg on top of her body. She groaned loud enough to wake him up.
Eliot
I- what time is it?..
Elenora
It's 7 am, the castle staff wakes up by 8 am, you have time to leave.
Eliot
Oh wait...you fell asleep, you wouldn't remember most of it.
Elenora
Wait...did you....
Elenora let out a sigh of relief.
Eliot
Well, I must take my leave now.
He leaned over Elenora giving her a long kiss, while clenching on to her bosom. She pushed him back.
He chuckled. Wore his clothes and left.
Elenora thumped back on her bed and sighed.
She thought long and hard of how to get rid of these prince's but no idea popped in her mind.
At last she got out of bed, took a warm bath to remove Eliot's lavender scent off of her and then changed into a red corset and skirt with gold patterns on it.
As she was changing she realised that Eliot had left bite marks on her.
Elenora
Oh no...that spoiled bastard!
She muttered angrily to herself.
Elenora wondered if it was Eliot again.
Elenora opened the door and let Lila in.
Lila
Were you expecting someone else miss?
Elenora
Who could I be expecting?
Elenora nervously played with her fingers.
Lila
I see that you got dressed without my assistance today miss, and even tied your corset properly...
Elenora
Well I can't be dependant on you only, now can I?
Elenora chuckled nervously.
Lila
Well, everyone is waiting for you at the dining table for breakfast.
Elenora
Who present at the table?
Lila
Your majesty, your highness, Buffy and Prince Eliot. Prince Eliot's father just left to go back to his kingdom, turns out there were important matters. Although prince Eliot will be staying here for a longer time now.
Lila
As for prince Finn, he will be arriving at the castle by noon.
Elenora
I see. Tell them I'll be with them shortly and that they may start breakfast. You may take your leave now, and do be careful of these princes' and their staff, they're love causing trouble.
Lila
Understood miss. Don't you worry about me. You just worry about who out of these noble princes' are you going to marry.
Elenora
Oh none of them I hope!
Lila was a little puzzled when Elenora said that, but before she could ask any questions, Elenora ushered her out and shut the door behind her.
She didn't want anyone to see the bite marks left by Eliot so she covered it with a ton of makeup. Although her skin seemed completely natural. Handling makeup was one of Elenora's specialities.
Elenora took a quick look at her room to make sure everything was in place and that there was no evidence of prince Eliot's visit last night and then reluctantly left for breakfast.
chapter three
Elenora arrived at the dining table to see everyone seated and chatting away.
Your Majesty
Ahh, here you are.
Elenora
Good morning father.
Your Majesty
Come my child, take a seat next to Eliot.
Eliot snickered. Elenora quietly went and sat down next to him, trying her best to avoid meeting his eyes.
Your Majesty
So you must have heard that prince Finn shall be arriving by noon.
Elenora
Yes father, I'm aware.
Your Highness
But darling, are you aware of prince Michael's arrival?
Elenora
I was told that he was going to come by the end of the week...
Your Majesty
Well he's coming tomorrow.
Eliot
You Majesty, with all due respect, I feel I'm the perfect match for Elenora... you're going to agree so yourself in the end.
Eliot and the king chuckled.
Your Majesty
Well...between us, I do like Eliot the most...but let's see, it's not only my decision now is it?
Your Majesty
And directly rejecting the other princes' would put our kingdoms on bad terms.
Your Majesty
Yes my child?
Buffy was Elenora's younger sister.
Buffy
I've heard prince Michael has a brother my age...can I play with him?
Your Majesty
I- I don't know if prince Michael is going to be bringing his brother with him...
Your Majesty
If he comes...then I don't see a reason why you can't play..
Elenora
Maybe you can marry him one day Buffy.
Elenora teased her sister.
Buffy
I don't even know him yet! But if he likes Taffy, I'll agree!
Your Majesty
Ahh, well, let's focus on Elenora's marriage right now...hm?
Buffy
She gets all the fun...
Elenora
Trust me, it's the opposite of fun-
Your Majesty
Elenora! Don't discourage your sister and remember what we talked about?
There was an awkward silence in the room.
Eliot
Soo... With your permission your majesty, I was thinking about taking Elenora to the town square today... so we can spend some time together and get to know each other even better.
Your Majesty
That's a great idea! You have my permission!
Elenora
But father...prince Finn is supposed to come today...
Elenora didn't want to go alone with Eliot.
Eliot held Elenora's hand, under the table, and locked his fingers with hers.
Eliot
I'm sure prince Finn wouldn't mind, he'd be tired from his journey so he shall be resting today.
Your Majesty
Yes, I agree with Eliot.
Your Majesty
No excuses. It's decided that you both will go to the town square. I will have my royal guard to take you in the carriage.
Eliot
Oh no need for that your majesty, Jacob will accompany us. He's a skilled warrior so you don't have to worry.
Jacob was Eliot's personal guard.
Your Majesty
Oh! Splendid then!
Your Highness
Oh by the way, Elenora, be a darling won't you, and stop by Maria's boutique and pick up my dress.
Your Highness
I was going to go myself instead of sending a guard as Maria doesn't like men in her shop but now that you're going, you can pick it up.
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