The Regal Affair

Chapter 11 Lady's Maid

The slow setting sun gave me peace as I sat looking out the window in my room.

"They accepted it!"

I jumped ad Callister burst into my room looking satisfied.

"I got a letter moments ago from Florin. Tonight, all of Florin will come to the ball and the Queen is willing to discuss the matters at hand."

I jumped up from my chair, so relieved we could have a chance to work things out without wreaking havoc over all Amorite.

"That's wonderful! I'm surprised my mother agreed!"

"As am I, luck like this is hard to come by...I'll be right back, I have something for you."

He rushed out of the room and came back holding a beautiful gray gown.

Black and silver beads that shaped into flowers and vines, covered the bodice and trickled down the dress, fading into the flowing layers of rich, gray organza fabric.

"Wow."

I reached out and touched it. The fabric felt light under my skin.
Callister handed me the dress and leaned against the wall beside him, watching me admire the gown.

I raised an eyebrow at him.

"Are you going to leave so I can change?"

He grinned.
"You know, I've always had the strange urge to abandon my position as prince and become a lady's maid."

I set the dress on the bed.

"Oh really, well in that case..."

I pulled him against me and whispered in his ear.
"You in luck, because I just may need some help putting my gown on."

He chuckled and his cool breath tickled my neck.

His hands came to the front of my dress and he slowly started undoing the lace that held it together.

He kissed my temple, then my cheek, and the corner of my mouth. When his lips finally met mine I parted my mouth and he tasted of cool breezes and victory.
He bit my lip and I tangled my hands through his fine hair, pulling him as close to me as possible.
I could feel his hard muscles through the thin fabric of his shirt.
He kissed the area in between my shoulder and neck.
"I'm no expert but...I don't think this is in the job description of a lady's maid."
I practically panted.
I could feel the vibration of him laugh as his lips met mine again. His tongue scraped the roof of my-.

"OH LORD HAVE MERCY NOT AGAIN!"
I heard August yell.
I looked over to see him standing at the entrance of my door covering his eyes with his hands.
I quickly pulled my dress to cover myself.

"Does...does anybody have some holy water they could squirt into my eyes."

"August stop overreacting."
I said.

"Overreacting! You were practically eating his tongue!"

"That's probably my cue to leave."
Callister said and walked toward the door.
Before he left he shot me a charming devilish grin and patted August on the back with a chuckle.