Contingent : Unforeseen, Uncontrollable, Unpredictable

The beginning

Eva's pov

"Princess, shall I bring your nightgown?" My maid was asking.

"No. I need some air." I took my horse and went out. It felt good to be out of the palace. I traveled through the bushes and reached the riverside. The sky was clear, and stars were reflected in the river. It wasn't a chilly night. I sat there calmly.... something I haven't done for a while. Last year has been very hectic. Practicing my skills, gaining self control, defense, dancing on the kings wishes... I am getting sick of it.

          Being at my friend's palace feels good. We haven't met since 4 years. The king never allowed me to go out of the country. yes, 'the king'. I don't feel like calling 'dad' anymore. After-all, I am the princess whose sole purpose is to obey her king's commands.  I remember how much convincing it took for him to allow me to visit my friend Alex for her wedding. he has agreed, but in return, I am stuck with this stupid task again.

I heard a rustle of leaves and was snapped out of my thoughts. I looked around. No one could be seen in the dark but I am sure there was someone. I heard footsteps from afar. "well, it seems like another king has arrived."Many kings and princes are arriving to win the princess(my friend) as a bride. there will be a competition and whoever wins, will be the groom. Tough business.

I return to the palace, say goodnight to my beloved friend and come to my room. I am still hot due to the exercise on the horse. Breezes try to cool me as I stand in my gallery and relax closing my eyes. Suddenly I feel a soft hand on my waist. It slightly massages my belly and the touch is soothing. I feel lost for a second.What the hell! Soothing? What is happening to me?

"Who the hell invaded in my room despite of all this security." I snapped .

"Ïs this how you treat your guests?" He said

"Guests do not touch what is not theirs" I said trying to reach my dagger. He caught me in the middle, turned me to face him and run his hands on my almost bare back. I gasped.

"I just came to see you. I just wasn't sure if its you. But as now I am, I just can't resist. You will be mine dear... soon" He whispered in my ear. I pushed him away and went to call the guards. But when we returned, he was gone.

Later in the bed, I couldn't stop thinking... Who was he?I have certainly heard this voice before. Why can't i remember? He is definitely not an ordinary person. Otherwise He couldn't invade in my room just like that. He went away unnoticed means no one stopped him. Is he someone from the palace? His touch... I can still feel it lingering on my body. It was oddly soothing without any reserve, without any motive, full of passion. I have never experienced something like this before. I can't help but crave for more. Shut up Eva. this is wrong. You don't even know who he is. he might be a spy, an enemy anything. And he touched you without your permission. How dare he?I won't spare you mystery guy. After-all, no-one  can live  after touching me. It has been like that since 4 years. Seems like you are the next. I will definitely find you tomorrow.