The Kings Hold

TKH-CHAPTER 1

9 years Later

Katya shivered as another strong wind attacked the kingdom of Aurelia. 9 years and she was still not used to the coldness of the kingdom. Her hands almost numb in the icy river as she washed the clothes she was given. She did this every morning and once a again she was alone- she preferred to finish her chores before the other girls arrived as she mostly liked to keep to herself. The stream was barely moving- Katya knew it wouldn't be long before it froze.

Gritting her teeth she focused all her energy ( as small as it was) into forcing her hands to work. Snow begun to fall and she wasn't surprised. In fact it seemed snow was old this kingdom had to offer. Almost as if it was warning people of the darkness that was around. The mountains stood high. On rare occasions she found the sight beautiful but she knew first hand that this place was anything but beautiful. Her skin- which was tanned was the only indication that she did not belong here. The Aurelians were pale people therefore they knew and could recognise their kind.

Katya tried to place her mind elsewhere-so as not to feel the emptiness she felt inside as well as the shaking of her hands as she scrubbed the tunic she was washing hard and fast. "Almost there" she kept muttering to herself. Her mind drifted to her homeland- Azaria. She tried to remember the heat that as a child she always complained about, now all she wanted was to feel the golden rays shine upon her skin one more time. It was filed with crops and meadows-a place that was blessed by the Gods with fertility. Now she knew was no more.

She realised that she was finished and quickly removed her hands from the stream- glancing down she noticed the bruises on her palm-cracked skin here and there with little droplets of blood. Katya was not surprised. This happened regularly. quickly she picked all the cloths and placed them in the basket she was carrying and quickly rushed to the palace- the pride of Aurelia. As their people starved in the villages and lived in small huts- the palace prospered. It stood large and accommodated only the important people. The rich nobles who fed off the poor.  

The guards barely spared her a glance as they knew the slaves that came in and out. The king had ordered all the young children that were captured into slavery. The girls were either in domestics or art of the escorts. Katya shivered-she was lucky to have put in domestics. For that she was truly grateful. The boys were trained the army-to fight the battles that the King starts and to capture and destroy more lands. She realised that the halls were empty which meant she was late for breakfast.

Quickly she rushed through the corridors which was only filled with guards and reached the kitchens where the slaves ate.

"There you are" exclaimed Alexandra- the only friend Katya had. " I have saved your porridge and bread."

Katya smiled gratefully at her and sat on the small stool next to her. Whereas Katya was short with a curvy body Alexandria was blessed as she was tall and slender.

" Have you finished the washing?" she asked.

"Yes" Katya replied. She preferred to speak as little as possible.

As Katya took a mouthful of the porridge Alexandrias eyes trailed to her hands and she smiled sadly at her-she knew Katya easily bruised but said nothing.

"Well hurry, we need to go and serve at the great hall. I heard the king will be there." Alexandria stated happily. She seemed excited.

Although she was also a slave she - along with almost all the slaves have accepted their fate. Katya however still held on to her past and still clung to a better future. She nodded and rushed to finish her meal. Today was going to be a long day. She just knew something would happen but she shrugged it off.

As they reached the great hall, they rushed to their individual tasks. Katya was quick to arrange all the cutlery and filled the goblets with rum. Foods were placed on the massive table. The massive throne was at the head of the table with chairs around the table.

Katyas mouth watered as she started at the variety of foods and vegetables. But she knew that the special treatment was reserved only for the higher class citizen. She has almost forgotten the pleasures that came along with fine food. As the slaves went at the end of the room-all dispersed across the room so they can easily be called when they were needed the room begun to fill up with the Aurelian men. She looked down as she didn't have to look at them to know what she would find-the same things always happened.

The men were huge and had long hair that was braided. They were fierce. When they were drunk was when she was fearful of them. They could do whatever they wanted to the slaves with no remorse. She knew when the king entered, this was the first time that she had been in the hall when he was here.

The room was silent until she heard a large, dominant voice say "Men. 'Tis a fine day. we shall dine to celebrate another victory."

The men roared in happiness.

"May our blessings continue."They all shouted in agreement and were given the go ahead.

She knew what was next and she wasn't looking forward to it. These men were vile. She lifted her head as she heard the closest man call her to fill his goblet. As she walked closer-she realised the voice belonged to the King.

With her head down she walked and grabbed the jug and begun to fill the goblet. She felt heavy eyes on her-it was scorching the side of her face and she immediately knew it was the King. This was not good.

Finally she filled the goblet and turned to walk away when a large, rough hand grabbed her wrist and tugged until she resumed her position. The men were still laughing and enjoying themselves- no one paid attention.

Her heart started to beat faster s she heard him speak to her "Look at me girl".

Hesitantly she looked up to meet his gaze- Icy blue eyes started down at her. She noticed that he had pale skin and a sharp jaw as he looked at her from hair to toe .

She realised that she had held her breath. she Quickly looked down and he asked her " what is your name?"

"Katya" she answered quietly.

"Katya" he repeated and a dark voice she noticed his grip on her wrist tighten before he let go.

She took that as her cue to leave. She resumed her place. Throughout the whole celebration, as the men became the beasts she knew them to be she felt his eyes on her.

Katya made her way to the small chamber that she shared with Alexandria. She was physically as well as mentally exhausted. But it was all in the days work so she was see to it. She opened the door and saw that Alexandria was still up. Alexandria saw her and she squealed with happiness and jumped to where Katya was. Katya almost fell down but steadied herself. She slowly removed herself from her crazy friends arms. She looked around their gloomy room. It wasn't much but then again they were slaves- they were eve lucky to have their own room. She slowly started to remove her brown gown- it was ripped and old but she had no voice but to wear it. She stripped down the vest beneath her gown and walked towards her corner of the room. 

"What did he look like up close?" She inquired.

" what did who look like up close?" She asked back confused even though she knew who she was talking about.

Katya simply did not understand why girls and woman were infatuated by the king. Sure he was handsome but he was evil- he ruined homes just for more land. He degraded people simply for power. Katya would know- in a blink of an eye she was transformed from a kings daughter to a slave. This fact however she had kept from Alexandria and everyone. No one needed o know her former identity of course. 

Alexandria rolled her eyes and giggled " The handsome King Zarius of course." 

"I'm tired Alexandria. He looked the same as he looked from afar" she simply stated.

"But I didn't see much From where I was standing.come on you were close to him. Is he as handsome as they say? As muscular as they say? Oh how I wish I was his bed slave. Imagine those strong arms wrapped around me as he drives his hard length inside me. He looks like he is well endowed. Perhaps-" 

"Alexandria!" Katya exclaimed " please do not finish what you are saying. I'm going to sleep". She was honestly starting to think that Alexandria was simply like everyone else here. They worshipped the man as though he was a God Katya was just too tired to point this out to Alexandria.

"You are no fun" she heard Alexandria pout as she also settled. But as the night went by she found herself restless. For some reason Katya was portraying what happened at the great hall. She didn't like the fact that the King asked her name or the way his eyes darkened when he looked at her with those cold eyes. She shivered and turned around. Before she knew it she was fast asleep.

The next morning she was sitting next to Alexandria as the other servants were talking about the previous night. She rolled her eyes and focused on her breakfast. Alexandria gently touched Katyas hand to get her attention. She glanced up and saw several faces looking at her expectantly. She raised her eyebrows questioning them.

Alexandria leaned into her and whispered " they want to know what you saw when you served the king"

Katya rolled her eyes again and stood to leave when another voice- a sterner voice called her to the storage. She made her way to Katherine who was the head maid. Katherine is a beautiful woman who was also friendly. Her cooking was amazing. Katya smiles at her and waited for what she wanted.

"Katya, you won't be doing your normal chores from now on. You are to go to the west wing and clean some chambers. There's a guard outside waiting for you." Katherine smiled back when she saw the relief in katyas eyes.

She didn't mean to look relieved- it's just easier to do a job inside the castle rather than outside in the cold.

Katya hugged Katherine" Thank you" 

Katherine laughed " don't thank me, I had nothing to do with it"

Katya shrugged not thinking anything of it- she was just grateful. She left the kitchen and just as Katherine had said there was a guard waiting for her. She followed him as she didn't know where she was going. She had never been to the west wing. That was where the nobles stayed- that much she knew. She lifted up the ends of her slaves gown and was almost giddy with happiness. After a long flight of stars they reached a corridor. The guard had yet to say a word to her. He stopped in front of a gold door which had to guards on either side. The guards nodded to each other and Pemex the door for her to go in. 

She wasn't surprised at why she saw. The room was large and fit for royalty. There was a huge bed in the middle. Katya could only fantasise about how comfortable it was. She glanced around the room- it skews as though it didn't need to be cleaned. Everything was perfect. She looked closely and realised the bed was not made so she set about making the bed. Halfway through she heard the door open. Before she could help it she turned around to see who entered. Katya quickly dropped the pillow she was holding and quickly got off the bed to bow. So this was the Kings chambers. She was shocked to have been caught here. What if he thought she was stealing. She heard he strolled until he was into the of her.

She heard loud and husky chuckle. Then he said " Don't stop on my account. I quite like the position you were in. In fact the view was spectacular."

Katya mentally cringed. She remembered that she had her back to the door and she was bent down. The felt herself begin to blush and she quickly scored herself.

"Look up" he stated stated in that demanding voice. She shuddered and looked up.

He was smirking. He was taller than she had imagined and more muscular. His long hair was pulled at the back and he looked to be enjoying how uncomfortable he was making her.

It was then that Katya quickly looked down and he chuckled again." I would like you to draw me a bath" he commanded and proceeded to walk away.katya felt something dangerously close to disappointment as he walked away but she quickly shrugged it off. She rushed to the bath house connected to his room and quickly drew him a bath.

She could hear him moving around until he came right behind her. His strong arms came around her on either side of her and pulled her back to him. She felt his hand move her long hair to one side and he placed his head at the crane of her neck smelling her. Her heart beat was so loud she was sure he could hear. Then he placed a soft kiss to her neck. Katya could feel something on her lower back and for a minute she started to panicked. He had his blade on him and it was poking her.

She started to shake. As though he could tell she was panicking he moved slowly from her and made his way and settled in the bath. 

She sighed in relief. 

But the relief was short lived when he growled " I said look up" she didn't. This was wrong and improper. Granted she's a slave but she's still a lady. She heard him howl louder and he made his way back to her.

He stood inform of her and with one strong hand her lifted her chin so she looked him straight in. The eyes. 

" how old are you?"

" 15 my lord" she answered 

" so young" he muttered. " it matters not. You are innocent but that can be changed"

She did no understand what he meant. frankly Katya was beginning to be scared. She felt his eyes look over her form head to toe just like he did yesterday. His gaze lingered when he reached her breast. Katya felt like drowning in the bath she had made for him. She knew she had larger breast than girls her age. She heard him make a sound of approval and walk back to the bath. She looked up and was met with his firm buttocks just as he settled uni the bath. She quickly looked away before he saw her. However the smirk on his lips shows she had been caught. My god. She was so embarrassed.

But if he was naked and went in the bath what was poking her? She didn't see the knife when he went in.

Katy turned and was about to leave the bath house when he a dominating voiced said in an annoyed tone "Did I tell you that you can leave lass?" 

Katya stopped and quickly made her way back to him.

"Answer me"

"No my lord" she replied in a soft yet frightened voice.

He was quite for a while and then he asked " Are you scared of me Katya?"

She struggled with the answer. Truthfully he didn't scare her- he frightened he.

"No my lord" she answered him

"No?" He asked. It was clear that he was enjoying himself.

"No." She repeated.

"Good" he said "come and bath me then."

Katya was sure she would faint right then.

Katya froze and could not move. He looked at her-waiting. She stared at him and saw his eyes twinkling with amusement. She wasn't aware that he was capable of such emotion. It was almost as if he was jesting with her.

But Katya knew he just wanted to embarrass her. What she did to earn this treatment she wasn't sure. He knew she wouldn't be able to. So she inhaled and exhaled loudly so he knew she wasn't doing this by choice. He was picking on her probably because he thought he was weak. Katya was aware that he fed of people's fears. 

So she decided to be brave.

If it got her killed at least she knew she defied him. " Is that an order?" She asked gently yet it was clear that she was challenging him. 

His eyes widened slightly- He wasn't expecting that. Good she thought. Perhaps once he sees she's not weak her might leave her. Time went by and he said nothing, he just looked at her. Then he laughed. A loud booming sound escaping his throat. He was laughing at her! Katya could not believe it- he found the situation funny. 

"If it has to be" he stated after he finished laughing.

He was testing her she could tell. Katya straightened her back and walked to him. She kneeled at the tub whilst maintaining eye contact with her. She did not know where her bravery came from but Katya would not yield to this man. 

"Get up!" He barked all of a sudden. She obeyed.

Katya was sure he would tell her to leave. Then he said "Strip." 

Almost as if he had not just asked her to be naked in front of him. Katya felt her blood begin to boil. Perhaps she heard him wrong.

She made no move to remove her garment.

"Are you deaf? I said strip" he spoke louder.

"N-no" she stuttered.

He raised a brow "No?"

"No" she repeated a lot more louder. He smirked. Katy couldn't help but feel like he was happy with her answer.

"How fiery of you my little Kat. I will have fun breaking you. And I cannot wait. " he chuckled.

Katya looked down as he ignored her. All she heard was the swishing of the water as he bathed himself. Then she heard a splash and she knew he was done as got out of the bath. She heard movement as he went to get dressed. She could not believe this. Katya didn't know why she was here. He Marley wanted to embarrass her. She wanted to ask if she could leave but knew that it would only make things worse. So she kept quiet. Perhaps he will forget she was here. 

"Come here" he told her. Looks like she thought that too soon. Katya made her way slowly to where he was standing- she felt his gaze burning through her skin. She stopped when she was close to him.

"Closer" he commanded. She walked closer until he grew annoyed. Quickly he wrapped his thick hard arms around her waste and brought her to his chest. It almost felt like a hug but Katya knew this man was not capable of such affection. She felt the water drop from his long hair to her cheeks as he was much taller than her. He smelt wonderful. Katya scolded herself- he is a monster. She kept repeating that in his mind. Do not feel attracted to him. Now keep repeating that. She told herself.

One muscular arm left her waist as he trailed it across her cheeks in a loving manner. If anyone was to see this they could easily mistake them for lovers. I'm that was until they looked closely and saw how tightly she had her eye closed and how bluer body shook slightly.

"I'm I making you uncomfortable?" He questioned quietly in the room. 

"Yes" she whispered.

She felt his body shake slightly- almost as if he was trying to stop himself from laughing.

"You want me to stop" he asked. This confused her. If she said yes would he stop? Or would it make things worse? She decided to be honest.

"Yes"

"What do I get in return?" Was what he said next. Katya stopped herself from barking at him. It would lead to nothing. He was expecting her to ask him what he wanted. But she want foolish. So she kept quiet.

"I want a kiss Katya". She gasped. She couldn't say anything. His arm tightened. She was flat against his chest and she felt every muscle in his body. Including his manhood which was straining against his tunic that he must have worn whilst she want watching.

"A small kiss for me to dismiss you" he urged. Katya shocked her head. No. She could. She looked up-now noticing the scar than rub across his smooth face from his eyebrow to his cheek. He had thick long lashes that women would be jealous of. Katya couldn't help her eye as they trailed to his mouth and she almost gasp. They looked delicious. She felt herself beginning to blush.

His hand that were trailing her face reached her lips and it swiped across from one end to the next. She nodded quickly. Even though they both knew he didn't need her permission. He was the king. He could take without asking her. She held her breath as he dropped his head and captured her mouth to his. The kiss was gentle and his lips soft. Katya begin to break the kiss when his hand went behind her head and push her head harder against his. His lips smashed hers. The kiss was no longer soft.

He kissed her hard-dominating as he flicked his tongue out urging her to open her mouth. She kept it closed. That was when she noticed his hand on her bottom. He squeeze hard and she gasped. He immeasurably pushed his tongue in her mouth as he licked and sucked her mouth. She begun to kiss him back as she felt her stomach fluttering. She tried to not like the kiss. But it causing a weird sensation in her body. Against her will she felt her n*****s stand hard against her thing dress. She knew he could feel it agains his heat. His hands massages her bottom and his other hand moved to trace her body until it reached her breast. 

She tried to kiss him just as hard as he was kissing her. Katya was so focused on kissing him with as much ferocity as he was that she didn't notice he had ripped the top of her gown until she felt his hands trace her bare breast. He removed his lips and trailed it down to her breast. She could feel her below getting wet. Then she felt him take one of her n*****s in his mouth sucking hard. She moaned loudly despite her brains refusal. His other hand reached her other breast as he massaged then to match the pass of the other breast. As he softly but her left breast he pinched the right breast. Katya felt as though she could faint from the pleasure she was receiving. She knew this was wrong. If only she could tell her body that.

Before she could notice what was happening he lifted her and dropped her on the bed. So focused on her body's responses that she failed to notice how comfortable the bed is. He raised his head and kissed her again whilst his hands worked on removing her gown. He place small kisses along her neck and she felt a sting on her neck. He bit her and then trailed his tongue along it to sooth her.

Then his kisses went lower, from her breast to her stomach. He put both of his arms underneath her legs and pulled her to him, he separated her legs so he was in the middle. That was when Katya begin to panicked. What was he doing? He looked at her- his eyes shinning with lust.

As if he could read her mind he smirked and said "I'm going to eat you know Katya". He bent his head between her legs and Katya tried to get back up- again he used his hands to bring her back.

"Why are you running love?" He kept her legs where they were and bent his head. She felt him sniff her cunt cunt bed or inhale loudly- as if he was trying to remember the smell. Katya close her eyes as she felt him lick her opening. She gasped. His tongue penetrated her lips and she felt his licking her c**t. She moaned loudly. He applied pressure and kept licking. Katya felt more liquid sweep down her cunt. The feeling was like no other she couldn't stop herself from moaning. He lapped onto her juices like he was drinking water. She felt his wet tongue travel from her c**t to her hole. Just as he started to stick his tongue his hand came up and wrapped around her throat.

He gave a gentle squeeze- not enough to hurt her. She started to panic was he going to strangle her? Then she felt something building up in her stomach. It was as if she was in her heaving. It was begging to explode. His tongue went in and out of her hole as his other hand was massaging her c**t. Katya did not know what happened next. Her pleasure was so heightened that she believed she must have blacked out. She felt her body relax after her orgasm.

He looked up at her " you taste delicious". She felt herself blushing as he was smirking. 

"Now, I wonder how tight you are" before she could grasp what he was saying she felt him add a thick long finger into her cunt.