"This is the summer castle! I repeated numbly to Kateya. The guests were gone and we (meaning the
Prince and I) were supposed to leave on a honeymoon but I was given (no doubt a lie) a talk about
how it was unnecessary and spending time in the winter castle will allow me to know my new homes
which was more important.
I barely knew this one. I wasnt allowed past the stables. For my safety, I was told. Yes, there were
wolves and apparently bears but I knew the real reason. It was the same reason I was never given a
tour. What sort of wife didnt know the layout of her own home? I live on one wing and wasnt
allowed to be found on any others. Ive never been to the battlements and I only knew it existed
because I read the history of the castle and heard servants talking about it.
Now I find out theres a second castle! No wonder I barely saw him for months at a time, he had
another castle. I was packed up into a helicopter which my husband flew to St. Petersburg.
This is Mikhailosky Castle. He informed me through the radio.
It was square shaped and surrounded by a wide river on two sides with an inner court yard and green
roof. It looked larger than the summer castle in size but smaller in land space. He explained that they
usually stayed there in the summer and went to the winter castle in the winter but with tourism, they
changed it. So now we were staying there in the winter, so it was now the winter castle.
The helicopter landed, and I waited for him to come and escort me off but instead he ran towards the
castle and spoke to a man who came out in a helmet and flight suit. The man nodded and came and
let me out. Your Highness. He greeted with an incline of his head then pointed towards the castle
you may follow the prince inside.
This wasnt protocol, but I did as he said and followed in. As soon as I entered the door, a team was
waiting for me. They covered their initial shock then bowed respectfully Your Highness. They
intoned, then a man stepped forward and introduced himself. My name is Gregory; Your Highness
and I am the Steward of Mikhailosky Castle. This is Mila he said continuing the introductions she is
your ladies maid. Leia is the Housekeeper; address your questions to either one of us. You will learn
the rest as you go along but for now, Mila and Leia will take you to your chambers.
They bowed once more, and Gregory left. Leia said, Follow me if you please, Your Highness.
Did they have to say that all the time? I wondered as I followed her though the castle. She pointed out
rooms as she passed promising a proper tour tomorrow until we came to a massive gold double
door. The way she pushed it open I had a feeling the door was unused or maybe even real gold. Mila
helped her and soon they got it open. Sorry about the delay, Your Highness. The room hasnt been
used for almost twenty years. We only knew of your arrival last night.
This is what bothered me about the prince. He was unpredictable. He never kept to a schedule. It
never affected me before and I was always happier when he wasnt around but now this little quirk of
his was going to be a part of my life.
I held up my hand as I had seen him do, to silence her further excuses. The fault was not yours. Its
fine. I said looking around the white and pale blue room.
Any changes Your Highness wants to make I will see to them immediately
The room is fine as is Leia. I had always like this shade of blue. Maybe because its the colour of his
eyes, a small voice teased, and I killed the thought immediately.
Your closet Madam Mila intoned opening the walk in. No wonder I didnt have to pack, the thing
was full already with furs, velvets and silks. She handed me a remote and said Only Gregory and His
Highness know the codes for the jewellery. This way Madam She intoned taking me to a sitting
room then my private bathroom. All with white gold fixtures, ceiling and diamond chandeliers
throughout. Finally, I was shown the connecting door to the princes suite of rooms.
This is the wing of the royal family Leia explained and a nursery and the additional suites can be used
for our children. I wanted to laugh when she said this but froze instead when the thought occurred to
me that the Prince was last of his line and he would need an heir.
How could he keep his word and get an heir? He wasnt going to keep it, stupid! My conscience
decided. How did he feel about family anyway? His father died the night I came here, I knew that
much but did he have others? I needed know but the servants never spoke of any family and I never
thought to ask. Now I cant ask because Im supposed to know, and the servants arent allowed to
gossip with nobility, so I have to ask him, but weve never spoken words that didnt lead to my pain
and humiliation.
I glared at the connecting door. I wasnt so naïve to think hed keep his distance. Can that door be
more secure?
I tried to put the question lightly, but they must have pick up on something because they gave each
other a look before Leia replied. I will ask Gregory to check on it.
I smiled in response feeling better and true to their word, Gregory came. He smiled as he checked the
lock the pulled out his tools. I sat at my desk watching him work until I saw the door come off the
frame.
What are you doing? I asked rising out of my seat and moving towards him. Is that necessary?
Your Prince thought youd feel safer without the door. He replied smiling.
I opened my mouth to argue but the words stuck in my throat as I saw the prince standing in the now
open doorway. He swirled a drink in his hand and without looking up said softly Of course she safe,
shes always safer with me. Thank you, Gregory you may go.
Gregory bowed and left with the door. I wanted to call him back since he rarely hit me with an
audience, I thought to use the steward as a shield.
Do you feel unsafe here? He asked before taking a sip of his drink.
You cant keep your word. I said softly.
I was wondering when that would occur to you. He said not even bothering to deny it. I do not need
to lay with you to have a child, technology has come very far in last few years and it wont be the first
time a bastard had donned the Alexandrovich crown. Besides I actually want my offspring to be pure
Russian and have some semblance of a brain.
My hands bunched into a fist and he saw it and remarked My, my we are feisty these days. Are you
going to hit me with your delicate little ?
His head dipped to the left with the force of the slap and at first, I recoiled in horror from what I had
done but then I straightened and practically dared him to hit me back.
You seem to think my ring on your finger changes things between us. He menaced as he set the
glass down on the nearby side table. The staff may treat you differently, but I know what you are. An
ungrateful little nigg
I slapped him again and his eyes widened in shock that I dared, but I didnt care I was done being
afraid of him. Call me that again and Ill take your precious ring and shove it through your eye!
He straightened to his full height and tried to use it to intimidate me, but I just tilted my head up. He
raised his arm to slap me but instead of flinching I stood my ground. After a while he took it down
without touching me.
Perhaps you are worthy after all. He murmured then smiled as he picked me up and tossed me over
his shoulder. I shrieked and pounded and scratched his back but instead of threats he moaned in
delight. Soon my sweet he groaned out before dumping me on the bed.
I barely recovered before he was on top of me and kissing me. I tried to close my mouth at first, but
my traitorous lips wanted more and parted letting him in. His hands roamed my body like he owned
it, touching me in places I didnt know could feel that good. When those sneaky hands moved
between my legs, I instinctively closed them, and he smiled against my mouth, while that hand of his
rubbed me down there.
My breasts were starting to hurt, and I dont know how he knew what to do but he released my mouth
and started kissing down my body, he took an aching peak in his mouth and I cried out arching off
the bed while my legs parted letting that skilled hand in.
I could feel his finger moving inside me, pushing and rubbing. I felt lost, like my body was not my own
it quickly becoming his, his instrument, his toy. I wanted it to stop yet I wanted it to go on forever. I
panted and mewled
Oh! Forgive me Your Highnesses! Mila said before fleeing the room.
Reality came swiftly with Milas intrusion and I pushed him away. He smirked and licked his fingers as
his eyes roamed my body greedily.
Seems like the virgin isnt so fond of keeping her virginity after all. He stood and didnt bother to
hide the erection in his pants. I wont take it so easily. Youll beg me to come inside you and take it.
He leaned over me and grabbed my breast, I like this. Firm and topped with chocolate he flicked the
nipple and I had to bite my lip to keep from crying out. Sensitive too, like the little cherry between
your legs. You want this inside you little virgin? He asked cupping himself Yes you do, you want to
feel it like hot steel inside your tight little cunt He rubbed his fingers against my lips as he added or
maybe youll put these around it.
He leaned away and finally freeing me from his grip I turned my face away, but he continued taunting
me. Youll do all of that and more. You want to fight. I wrestle you, naked in bed. You dont want my
child. Then youll be my whore either way youll ride my cock and I wouldnt even have to force you,
now wouldnt I? He chuckled darkly as he walked out.
I felt hot tears fall down my face as slowly righted my clothing because he was right. If Mila hadnt
walked in, I would still be moaning under him. He was right to call me stupid. What sort of idiot wants
the abusive murderer?
Why was I attracted to him? Maybe, my conscious reasoned, it was because hes the only man
available to you. I felt much better with that piece of deduction. A classic case of Stockholms
syndrome, thats all it is.
Mila re-enter the room and began apologizing profusely Sorry Madam, I didnt know His highness
came to pay you a visit. Please do not fire me
Pay me a visit? Thats a civilized way of saying what we were doing. Mila! I called and lifted my hand
for silence before saying.
Thank you!
Mila looked confused by my reply, so I added Nothing will happen to you Mila, I promise.
Where did I get off making promises like that, I didnt know but one thing was certain after what
happened a few minutes ago I definitely aimed to keep it.
Mila, I want to ask for favour