Sold to the unknown
Esmerene’s pov :
The ropes around my wrists had suddenly begun to hurt . I tried to adjust them in a way that would make me comfortable but nothing was working . The carriage was locked beneath me as it moved along the uneven road , every turn made my body sway from one side to another .
I looked at my hands as thoughts filled my head .
I sat wondering if he was tall or if he had traits that might disgust me .
It was just one night ,one night with this unknown person and I’d be done,it’s not like I haven’t done this before .
I felt the carriage stop. There were no windows in the Carriage so I didn’t know where we were .The movement was put to a pause .
I knocked on the door wondering what the matter was.
The door opened instantly for me .
“We have arrived, “ the coachman said to me .
I tried to walk down with my hands tied up .
I made my steady steps down the little carriage stairs .
And before me was the castle .
“Woah” I said out loud .
“Are you sure this is where I’m needed ?” I asked the coachman .
“Yes ,enjoy “ he said, wiping his horse as he rode away.
I watched him ride the carriage till his figure could no longer be seen .
My heart pounded in my chest .
I made steady steps forward . The slow opening of the door made me pause .
Four men made their way out .All with similar features .It suddenly hit me ,I was standing before the Princes of Veyrith .
I slowly lowered my gaze ,bending my head as I gave a polite bow .
The sound of laughter filled my ears and I looked up to find them laughing .I looked behind me to see what was funny but they’d just stood there laughing at me .
"Of course it’d be her, “ one of them said .
“Who did you think it would be ,a princess ?” Another said as they all laughed in unison .
The door opened again and another man walked out .
He looked different,taller than the rest of them ,his hair was darker .He was a lot more muscular too .His head was faced down .He seemed troubled.
Another person came out . He was a lot older than them and I surely didn’t miss his crown .
The king .
I bowed down before him ,making sure I had the perfect courtesy. If I had known that I’d be meeting with the royal family I’d have tried to look my best .
“Look at her !” The king yelled .
I looked up to see what was going on .
The man’s head was still faced down .
“I said look at her !!!” The king yelled again .
Raising his chin up so he looked at me .I was met with the most beautiful pair of blue eyes ,he had surreal features ,almost feminine,too precious to be yelled at like that .
He looked away ,averting his gaze.
“This is your wife ,this is who you deserve,a woman as useless as yourself !!!” The king yelled .
The man lowered his gaze . The king suddenly pushed him on the ground causing me to flinch .
I instinctively ran towards him to help him up .
“Look at them, “ one of the princes scoffed .
“They deserve each other “
They all walked inside leaving me alone with the man .
“Are you alright ?” I asked .
He refused to take my help ,he didn’t look at me either ,he just got up and marched inside .
I was left standing outside with my hands still tied ,confused about what to do .
I stood for about a minute ,waiting for an instruction ,anything .
An old lady suddenly opened the door
“Come in child,“ she said .
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The moment I stepped in through the enormous doors ,I had suddenly forgotten how to breathe .
The inside was even more beautiful than the outside.
A long hallway stretched before me ,illuminated by hundreds of candles mounted along the walls. Their golden flames danced against the dark stones making the entire place look alive .
I strolled inside with my hands still tied .
“Should I help you with that ?” The old lady asked .
“Yes please “ I replied .
She suddenly brought out a pocket knife. I held my hands out as I watched her cut the ropes .
I held my wrists with my other hands feeling them sore.
“Follow me “ she commanded.
I walked past a million doors before we stopped in front of one .
It was plain ,nothing like the other doors .
The old lady knocked and the door was suddenly opened .
“You may go in, “ she said, walking away .
She turned to look at me again ,and our eyes locked in contact .For some reason her eyes carried pity. Like she was sorry for me .
I shyly walked into the chambers .
Everything was plain ,just a wide shelf of books and a bed in the middle .The walls were covered in beautiful wood .
I looked around ,this place was the least interesting thing about this castle .
The man from earlier came out from what seemed to be the bathroom.
I looked at him ,his upper body was without clothes but he had a towel draping over his waist . I watched his back as beads of water ran down his muscles. His hair was dripping wet .
I couldn’t stop myself from staring .
I cleared my throat assuming he’d turn to look at me but he didn’t.
I slowly began undressing myself ,letting my yellow colored dress slip down my shoulders.I had worn nothing underneath .His back was against me ,I could feel myself shiver as I marched towards him slowly ,gathering the courage to place my hands on his shoulders demanding that he turn around to meet my gaze .
His eyes changed into an expression I didn’t know how to read . Those same eyes swept over me .
I remained still ,there was something about the way he looked at me that made me regret what I’d just done .
The room had suddenly turned cold ,I wrapped my arms around myself as my teeth clashed against each other .I looked around ,the windows were closed ,so where was the cold coming from? and why did he look like he didn’t feel it at all ?
I was standing naked in front of a man that looked like he wanted to drive a knife through my throat.