Beguiling: A Frozen Heart

A walk through the woods.

Anaya moved through the forest, her steps light and rhythmic as she let her mind drift, weaving melodies in the quiet. It was rare for her to be alone like this, and she savored the peace. The forest was her refuge, a place where she could forget everything and just exist in the moment. But then, a sharp crack of a branch reached her ears, breaking the stillness. She paused, listening. A small smile tugged at her lips as she turned, already knowing who it was. Her brother approached, his steps quiet but not hidden from her sharp senses.

"Trying to scare me?"

"No. I thought you'd have noticed me earlier."

She spun in a circle, feet leaving an almost perfect symmetrical circle. Holding her hand out for her brother to take. "Come, dance with me."

"No. You shouldn't even be out here, how did you shake Sophia?"

"My angelic beauty, what else?" The man softly laughed at his sister's words, eyes peering at the environment around them. The snow was beginning to melt and soft droplets of water fell against the ground.

For a moment, the playful exchange lingered, but the weight of unspoken tension settled between them. Anaya stopped dancing, her smile fading as she watched her brother's expression darken.

"We should head back," Leif said, his tone carrying more weight than the simple words implied.

She didn't argue, falling in step beside him as they began the quiet walk toward the castle. The forest, once so peaceful, seemed to close in on them now, heavy with things left unsaid. Leif's brow furrowed as they walked, his concern evident though he said nothing. Anaya, on the other hand, was calm, her resolve already set.

"You don't have to pretend you're fine with this," Leif finally muttered, his voice low but strained. "The Light Kingdom... marrying into their court... it's not right."

Anaya glanced at him but kept her focus on the path ahead. "It's my duty, Leif. I've accepted that."

"Duty? You don't owe them anything." His voice tightened, frustration creeping in. He didn't stop walking, but the space between them seemed to grow colder, more distant. How could she just accept it so easily? Throwing away her entire life without so much as an argument?

Anaya's steps never faltered. "I know what this marriage means for us—for the kingdom. I'm not afraid. Besides...we both know it's me or you and you have an entire life you want to live! Future King of Isenfall." She wanted her brother to laugh but she knew it was virtually impossible considering their stance.

"I'm older than you, I could take it-"

"Lalalala! I'm not listening!" The girl covered her ears and began to skip off from her brother, a snide smile on her face as she could hear him begin to chase behind her.

"Hey!"

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Cadmus lounged on his chaise in a state of near-nudity. He was a prince, after all, and could do as he pleased. His consort, a beautiful woman with jet black hair and emerald eyes, knelt between his legs, worshiping his cock with her mouth. Her tongue swirled around the tip, teasing the slit before she plunged down, taking him to the back of her throat. He groaned, tangling his fingers in her hair as he guided her movements. He loved how she sucked him, how she knew exactly how to please him.

Just as Cadmus was about to cum, the door to his chambers swung open, revealing his brother Ryu. The older prince's eyes widened in shock and disgust as he took in the scene before him. "What the fuck are you doing?" Ryu demanded, his voice harsh.

Cadmus smirked, not bothering to cover himself up. "What does it look like I'm doing?" he retorted, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "I'm getting a blowjob from my favorite consort. Is there something wrong with that?"

Ryu scowled, his dark eyes flashing with anger. "Yes, there is," he snapped. "You're the prince, for fuck's sake. You should be setting an example, not acting like some horny teenager."

Cadmus chuckled, shaking his head. "Relax, Ryu," he said, his voice softer now. "I'm not doing anything wrong. And besides, I'm a grown man. I can do whatever I want."

Ryu shook his head, his expression still one of disgust. "Fine," he said, his voice clipped. "But get dressed and come with me. Father wants to see us."

Cadmus sighed, reluctantly pulling away from his consort. Leaving her with a whine and a roll of her hips of his boot. He stood up, his cock still hard and wet from her mouth. "I'll be back doll, don't miss me yet."

Cadmus slipped on a pair of pants from the floor, probably the cleanest ones in the room at the moment.

Once they were in the hallway, Ryu turned to him, his expression still one of disgust. "You're disgusting, you know that?" he said, his voice low.

"Of course! What else could I be? Maybe you should get a few whores, you're so uptight."

"Maybe I'll take a few of yours. Lucille looks like she could take a bigger dick.."

"Enough, my dearest brothers. Rivalry like this is unhealthy. How do you think our wife will react when she sees such temper?" Stephans voice rang in their ears like the hiss of a snake as his hands rested on their shoulders. Cold and ever the uncanny. His smile large but not reaching his eyes.

"Our? You mean mine?"

"You couldn't keep your dick in your pants long enough to keep her."