Tainted Blood

Chapter 2

The night drew on the same as Spencer placed all her attention towards Jonathon. Her mind wanders to the conversation that they were going to have in the garden but however had never gotten the chance. Quickly enough, the party had begun to end as guests began leaving as did the entertainment. But that did not bother Spencer and Jonathon as they continued to sway in each other's arms. Spencer's heart could not have been fuller with adoration and desire that when she was with him. Yet, it was not in her customs to be with a man of his stature. He had little money to his name as well as his limited connections with the higher society. He was seen as poor in a world that was filled with greed, desire, and envy. Yet that never bothered Spencer as she had seen him for his light, his personality, and his want to fix the world that had become so broken.

Spencer thought of the words he had whispered to her, "you are the most important thing to me." . Had he said that to her in private and she would have embraced him, her lips crashing on his to express her passion for him. Spencer's stomach began to churn as she thought of the two days that are fast approaching: Jonathon's test. She lay awake at night in fear that he will not pass. That he will be condemned to a place that she will no longer be able to contact him. But that was two days away, her fear could be contained until then for the sake of Jonathon as she is sure his fear is greater than her own.

The sun began to shine through the blackened curtains as the maid rushed in to start her day. Her silk sheets once again being stripped from her as well as her bed as she begins to walk to the bathroom. Her body relaxes as she enters the rose petal bath, the sweet aroma soothing her aching muscles from the dancing that had occurred the night before. A small smile crept to her face as she imagined his hands on her body. The maid began to scrub her skin as she relaxed against the ceramic tub. Her body slowly sinking in and away from the hands that try to grab her. Her head began to submerge under the water as sweet silence embraced her; however, her breath could not sustain her, so she arose from beneath the bath. Outside her bathroom door she saw the maids begin to enter with intricate dresses that held designs, embroidery, and precious materials.

"I do believe I would like to dress myself today if you do not mind." Spencer spoke as she stood from the bath, each maid nodded to her before placing a robe over her naked form and retreating from the room.

"They act as if I am an infant." she whispers to herself as walks towards her wardrobe. Within she grabs a simple blue dress. No designs or expensive nature of any kind, just a simple dress. She brushes her hair before letting the ocean waves remain free against her back. She slips on white heels before grabbing her white cloak and exiting her bedroom. She begins to walk towards the courtyard before her brother stops her from leaving.

"Father wishes to see us before we go to our duties for the day," Alistair says, his body draped in a white suit with gold embroidery, "I believe it is a serious matter regarding the Pit."

Spencer begins to hold her breath as she nods and follows her brother through the oak doors of her father's office.

"Good morning my children," Hennessy begins, the dark circles under his eyes and ragged expression clear he has not received any sleep, "I wish to inform you there has been a riot within the Pit."

Spencer's chest tightens.

"Thankfully, none of the guards involved were critically injured however the event has caused both panic and an outbreak of rebellion with the Metropolis," he continues, "people are beginning to question my leadership and therefore will not refrain from attempting to injury you as a message that my authority is weakening. Due to this, I ask that you let a guard escort you today within the city. Spencer, as you have had your birthday, you are due for your treatment in order to minimise any effects of ageing. Alistair, you are needed at the council to speak on behalf of your family and the recent events that have occurred within our walls."