Chapter 1: Blair

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...Trigger Warnings...

...• Smut 19+...

...• Sexual Abuse and Abuse...

...• BDSM...

...• Kinks...

...• Drug Use...

...• Violence and blood...

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...Chapter 1: Blair...

It was love at first sight. Blair first met the young Duke of the Rinehart family on her debutante at the age of seventeen. Duke Kaiser Rinehart had just taken over the position of Duke Rinehart, attending in place of his father who had just passed away due to a tragic accident. He was always cold and expressionless, but Blair could not take her eyes off him. She always watched him from afar, admiring how strong he always appeared. The way his dark black hair would fall over his eyes as he stares off into the distance. The confidence and power in his tone of voice as he speaks and gives out commands. The way he constantly outshines every other man at events and competitions captivated her. And she willingly gave her heart to the Duke. And not only that, but he was a very handsome man.

At the young age of twenty, Duke Kaiser Rinehart seemed so mature to her. Taking on all of the responsibilities that his father used to do. She had caught glimpses of him arriving to the palace a few times. And everytime, she always sneaks off to try and admire the Duke from afar when her father, the King has an audience with the nobles. And she would always be caught by the palace guards who drag her back to her room.

Now, after seven years have gone by, her love remains one-sided. She did manage to exchange a few words with Duke Kaiser Rinehart a few times. But he never responded much to her. She wrote many letters for him, but never sent any to him. They barely spoke to each other, besides a few short exchanges, and they were not very close to one another. It would be awkward to send a letter to him when they were barely even acquaintances.

Everyone in the palace and all her fellow friends knew about her one-sided crush, and everyone supported her, but she was never able to manage more than a few greetings with him anytime they ran into each other.

Today, she heard that Duke Kaiser Rinehart would be coming to the palace after a long while to discuss political matters with her father. Blair was going to make sure they run into each other before he meets with her father. She even made sure to wake up extra early today, and usually the maid had to drag her out of bed to get her ready for her day.

As the second to youngest Princess, she was quite spoiled and was able to get away with not finishing her duties as a princess. Which were pretty simple tasks, considering she just responds to letters, hosts tea parties, or meet with people for the most random things.

Blair has two older sisters, one younger sister, and three older brothers. Theodore, the first Crown Prince was the eldest brother. Her eldest sister, Vivienne was twins with Theodore. But Vivienne no longer resides in the palace as she was married off to a Prince from Calravia, a neighboring Kingdom. Theodore married Lady Clara, now Crown Princess; the daughter of Earl Dove in a rush for reasons Blair did not know of. Her second eldest brother, Matthew passed away while defending the borders from Calravian enemies. But they are now at peace with each other. And with Vivienne now married to their Prince, their two nations are now allies. Blair's third eldest brother, Igraine currently is head of the Knights, taking over for Matthew after he passed. Her second eldest sister, Lucelia was married off to Duke Aether's son, Lord Eiran. Apparently Lucelia had begged their father for years to marry him, and they were finally wed after the King's approval. Which left her with her younger sister, Rosalie who just turned thirteen this year. They got along quite well as Blair was really the only one who spent time with Rosalie. They were all a year apart, besides Rosalie who was the last of them.

But all of that information doesn't matter much. What matters is that today, Blair will get the chance to see Duke Kaiser Rinehart's handsome face again. It has been almost eight months of him not stopping by once since then. Apparently he was sent off to the borders with her brother Igraine, and they're now just returning back to the palace, after breakfast today.

Blair had already picked out a dress as she impatiently waits for Sofia, her personal maid to come marching into her quarters like usual. Within just a few seconds, her familiar knock can be heard at the door.

"Princess, I am here to dress you! Are you ready for another busy day?" Sofia's voice was loud and demanding as always.

Blair opens the door in a hurry, she looked wide awake and full of energy. Something she rarely has in the morning.

Sofia stood before her along with two other assistant maids behind her, surprise written all over her face that Blair was alive and kicking so early in the morning. "You must be excited for today."

"I am. I've been waiting all early morning for you to come and dress me. I've already picked out the perfect outfit for today." Blair points at the pile of clothes trashed all over on the floor.

Sofia glances at the messy pile of clothes on the bedroom floor, she brings her palm to her face, clearly disapproving of the mess. She and the other two maids enter her room, closing the door behind them. Quickly, they get to work. Organizing Blair's mess on the floor before stripping Blair out of her nightgown. They assist Blair with the under layer dresses, then tightening a corset on her.

Blair would never get used to how tight the maids would tighten her corset around her already small frame. It was uncomfortable, and every time, she would curse to whoever came up with the bright idea to wear corsets.

Finally, after what felt like forever, she was fully dressed in a lavender colored pleated gown. The dress was layered with tulle fabric sewed onto the silk layer of the dress. The dress has puffy sleeves which connect onto more sheer tulle fabric to create long full sleeves. The sheer fabric revealing her slim arms in the sleeves of the dress.

Sofia helps pick out a Pearl necklace and Pearl earrings to enhance Blair's look. The shiny white pearls matching perfectly with the lavender tulle gown. Her hair was styled nicely, the beautiful natural curls of her hair resting gently on her back as Sofia pins a few layers of hair from the front of her head to the back with a Pearl hair accessory. Creating an elegant princess hairstyle. Her bangs are parted and styled effortlessly to shape her face. Finishing the look off with matching heels, the strap of the heels adorned with dangling jewels.

The day has not even started yet and Blair was already feeling a bit drowsy. Most likely from getting up so early even though she was so excited today she could barely fall asleep last night. It did not help that getting dressed already drained half her energy out of her.

She makes her way out of her room, Sofia following after her as the two assistant maids clean up after them. Blair quickly speed walks to the dining room, where her brother Theodore, the Crown Princess, her younger sister Rosalie, along with their mother, the Queen was already sitting at the table in their seats.

Rosalie waves at Blair as she quickly makes her way to her seat. Blair waves back with a warm smile. "Good morning Rosalie. Good morning brother and Clara, good morning mother."

"Good morning, Blair. You sure took your time getting to breakfast." Rosalie comments.

"Good morning, Blair." The rest responds in unison.

"I even woke up early, but we still took a while to get me dressed."

"Well at least you made it to breakfast before father today." Theodore says, almost in a teasing manner.

"Speaking of, where is he?" Blair questions. Her father wasn't one to be late to anything even if he was the King. He was a very responsible man, even though he's not the best ruler out there.

"Your father will be running late as he was forced to start his work early this morning before sunrise. He is preparing for your brother's return from the border."

Blair nods in understanding at her mother's explanation. It's not surprising that her father will be really busy this morning preparing for their return. He may not even show up for breakfast.

The servants serve their breakfast for them, Blair happily eats away at her food like always. Even taking a few extra bites of her mother's serving, as always. It was rude table manners, but her mother never reprimanded her for it. If her father was there, he would always have so much to say about her rude behavior.

After breakfast, they all make their way to the entrance of the palace where it seems almost everyone is lined up to welcome Igraine back. Everyone except Blair. She isn't waiting to welcome her brother back, the one she is waiting for is Duke Kaiser Rinehart. The love of her life.

She could hear all the loud noise from the busy town even as she stood by the palace gates. Within seconds later, she could hear the stampeding of horses and carriages. The crowd outside cheering and greeting them as they make their way back to the palace. Blair's heart couldn't help but race in anticipation. She had missed seeing Duke Kaiser Rinehart's face for eight whole months. Life seemed so bland without him here for her to fantasize about.

The palace gates open up and the first person she sees is her brother Igraine, followed closely by Duke Kaiser Rinehart and the rest of them. Just the sight of Duke Kaiser made her want to run right into his arms with a big warm hug to welcome him back. But she could never bring herself to do such a thing. Duke Kaiser Rinehart didn't even glance her way, but she didn't mind because it wasn't like he was looking for anyone in the crowd. He looked so majestic as he marches in. Her brother and the Duke gets off their horses at the same time, but Blair's eyes remain on the Duke. She wanted so badly to talk to him, to welcome him back from the border. And to ask how he was doing in those long eight months. She didn't even bother to hide her thoughts as they show all over her face expression.

"Blair, why don't you just go up to him?" Clara asks. She was standing beside Blair when she noticed how badly Blair was fidgeting about, her gaze never leaving the Duke.

Blair looks back at Clara, Theodore's wife and the current Crown Princess. "I don't think I can. It will be very awkward." She responds.

Clara reaches her arms out, patting Blair on her back. Her gesture was reassuring, comforting her as Blair is having a mental breakdown from not being able to bring herself to talk to her crush.

"Thanks Clara." Blair thanks her for comforting her and supporting her. For now, Blair needed to come up with another plan to run into the Duke before he finishes up his business here at the Palace and returns to his domain.

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