Possessing Andley Part 1

Chapter 1

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"Which form will you prefer during your consummation ceremony?" He asked Primly.

"Ugh, Wha, What". I sputtered as my wandering minds snapped back to reality.

"Your preferred form dear, for the consummation. Prince Marston is willing to allow your preference for a portion of the ceremony. Which is it?" The magistrate said with dry irritation.

"Oh, I, I'd really rather not." I said, staring at my feet feeling The blood rushing to my cheeks.
"I don't want...my Guardian said he'd request that the consummation is skipped". I said.

"He did sweety, Price Marston has denied the request but has graciously agreed to allow your preferred form for a portion of the ceremony. To help you get comfortable." He tried to sound sympathetic but his tone came out practiced and hollow.

"Please I, just human. Only human. Please. Will he please agree to just our human forms?"

"Oh, a shame, your mate is quite looking forward to experiencing your Therio."

I felt a rush of blood redden my cheeks accompanied by a threat of hot tears.

"I shall, ugh, inquire". He said, this time his pity seemed genuine.

"Please". I paused, seeking strength. "I, I won't use my beast form. Please". I halted. "inform him." I finished allowing my beast to come through just a little to sound stronger than I was.

"Right. I'll um, inform him". He said.

The magistrate cocked an eyebrow at me before he turned away sharply, nearly whipping me with his bony tail. He stalked off on stiff hind quarters through the arched oak roots that made up the entrance to my private den.
I realized that in my anxiety I'd been breathing in more than out, I released the stale air out of my lungs, slumping my shoulders as the newly empty space in my chest made room for my heart to finally sink. My hand maid was gazing at me with her mouth hanging open, dumbfounded. Her usual mild human form had slipped slightly to her therio. A sure sign of mindless distraction.

"Marllete, please pick a form." I said as I dropped into the chair before my vanity.

"Right my lady, I didn't mean to offend. Of course." She was silent for a moment. "My lady, don't you think your therio is most appropriate for the occasion? I mean, your rarity alone, It would be such a...a beautiful ceremony. The prince is also very majestic. My lady, as rumor has it. I think it... is expected". She trailed off apologetically.

My face flushed once again with both anger and embarrassment. I picked up my hair brush as calmly as my shaking hands would allow.

"Oh my lady, my apologies, I will do it." She rushed forward and grabbed hastily at the gold crested brush in my hands.

"No Marlette, leave". I began in a harsh tone, stopping myself as I saw her stricken face. "I am sorry, I just want to be alone". I finished.

I bowed my head hastily to expose my neck requesting her pardon. Marlette tapped my nape lightly, curtsied and hustled out the same way the magistrate did, pulling the black glittering curtain closed behind her. I could hear her little sob as she padded away.

"God, I just hate all of them". I thought with exhausted anger.

A deep feminine voice echoed through my mind, and reverberated through me like a gravelly purr.
"Andley, what is all this, why did you bring me forth in such a way. I do not appreciate being used, even for such small tasks. Do you go back on our agreement?"