The Unloved Princess

Chapter 6

Night has taken place right before we land in Asher’s kingdom. The sky is now pitch black with a thousand of shinning stars above our heads. I’ve always loved staring at the stars, each carry their own brief story. Landing on the soggy green meadow, I glided down from Asher’s dragon while taking in my unfamiliar surroundings. The castle is magnificent, there’s an enormous garden with every flower you can think of. Dozens of windows at the top of the castle. At the top on either side there are red dragon statues blowing smoke from their mouths.

Do you like your new home, Athena?

I jump, not realizing Asher is very close. I didn’t even hear him shift, let alone walk up behind me. He shares a deep laugh, answering why so jumpy Athena do I intimidate you.

No, you just started me, that is all, and your home is beautiful, I inform him with a shy smile.

That is great because I don’t want you to be frightened of me he explains. Taking me surprised again because he sounds so nice or is he just putting on an act I wonder. I’ll keep my guards up just in case I can’t deal with any further pain I’ve previously been through more than someone my age can possibly handle. Sometimes I don’t understand how I’m still alive.

Let’s get you established in, and I’ll show you our room what do you say, Athena? Asher asks.

Ou... our room what what do you mean, our room we are sharing? I state belittled.

Yes, my Athena OUR room he emphasized we will be wedded in a couple of days, so you may as well get used to sharing a bed with me. He announced.

A couple of days we will be married I ask anxiously.

Yes, Athena in two days tops you will be forever mine now come on, and I’ll show you where you’ll stay.

Sensing he’s getting a bit impatient with all my questions, I quietly follow him through the doors of the castle.

Hello new home, please be kind to me, I speak to myself.

Asher grabs my hand and leads us up the steps. Watching my surroundings, I notice many pictures lining the walls. We reach the top and walk by several doors until he finally stops in front of two enormous doors at the end of the corridor.

Pulling a key out of his pocket he unlocks the double doors, and I’m meet with an enormous room.

There’s a huge king-sized bed in the middle of the room with deep blue covers and dozens of pillows. The walls are dark blue and the floors are white. He has a walk-in closet, one side belonging to him and the other side belonging to me. There are dozens of elegant dresses that no doubt cost a fortune. Don’t get me started on his bathroom it has a stand-up shower, a massive bath, his and hers sink. It’s bigger than my room at my father's place. All around the room its self is beautiful.

You may freshen up if you would like Athena there are towels in the bathroom along with shampoo and here’s a long shirt of mine for you. Asher says!

Thank you, I say with a slight blush, taking the clothes from his extended hand and heading into the bathroom.

Stripping my gown off, I dive into the much-needed shower, having the water slip down my back. I’ve never been able to use an actual shower before. Mother just granted me a bathing bowl and informed me I’m not qualified to use an executive bathroom. Feeling tears run down my cheeks, I wipe them quickly and wash myself head to toe. Turning the water off, I snatch a huge fluffy towel and bound it around my waistline. Picking up Asher’s shirt he handed me to use, I place it over my head, and it falls right above my knees. Trying to find the courage to step out of the bathroom since I’m only wearing a shirt and having to share a bed with the dragon king. I reach my hand out for the door nob, but before I twist it open Asher comes in.

I bounce back because of being shaken up. Asher rubs the back of his neck saying sorry I wanted to make sure you was okay because you were in here for a while.

No no it’s fine I’m fine, sorry for taking so long it’s just that I’ve never been allowed to use a proper shower before, and it felt lovely.

Asher looks at me weirdly and asks why.

I tell him nervously that my mother never allowed me to, and that she gave me a bathing bowl to bathe with.

That is unreasonable, he all but shouted, causing me to jump again because I thought I did something wrong.

I’m sorry I didn’t mean to aggravate you. I reply.

Realizing he startled me, he immediately apologizes holding his hands up in a surrendering type manner. Saying you have no reason to be apologetic or frightened of me, I was just shocked because a queen as beautiful as you should have all you ever wanted plus more. Not knowing I was crying, Asher brings his hand up to my face and wipes my tears away.

I’m sorry, I repeat and bow my head.

Its okay dear do you mind me asking why your so jittery and all.

I lift my head at his remarks, but I deny telling him by saying could we talk about it tomorrow I just wish to sleep it’s been a long day nerve racking day, please?

Ok, that is fine, and he takes my hand leading me to the bed making me settle down, and he encloses the blanket around me gently causing goosebumps to rise all over. Asher then moves to his side of the bed and strips to his undergarment, creating a blush rise up my neck and onto my cheeks. Laying down on his side he draws me close and draping his arm around my waist telling me to sleep we have a long day tomorrow.

Goodnight Asher

Goodnight, my dear Asher says and kisses the back of my head. I fall asleep in moments, in the warmth of Asher’s arms.