Fate's Pawn: First Bite

Chapter Three: On Your Knees

I’m surprised we got to the castle before nightfall really, I had expected us to be wandering for hours. As much as I loved Ash, he was not the best when it came to directions. Then again, it would be pretty hard to get lost when you have a giant castle in the distance. As we got to the gates I had but a moment to wonder at the beauty of it all. Our castle is always like an ice fortress, but this was something out of a fairytale.

“You will watch your tongue, Willow.”

I nodded at the sharp whisper. It was already dusk by the time we arrived, I would have little free time before Orion would take his due. The guards watched us warily as we approached but eased a bit as Ash talked to them. As they stared out to where he pointed they too saw the small fireball still hovering in the air. A group of them rushed by us to go retrieve our things while just one stayed beside us and guided us into the castle.

“We ran into some trouble on the way here,” Ash explained.

The guard nodded his eyes were haunted. “You were attacked in the woods? That’s become pretty common. The monsters never give us peace.”

“Monsters,” Orion muttered beneath his breath with a chuckle.

I wanted to roll my eyes but knew I was being watched. “We were expecting you earlier, so your rooms are all made.” The guard frowned as he eyed me. “We were not aware you’d be bringing a female servant.”

“She will be no trouble, I assure you.” Orion gave one of his easy-going smiles and inside I seethed over his charisma. It’s one of the reasons people would never believe the type of monster he truly was. “If it causes problems, she can share my room and I’ll take responsibility for her.” I bit back a sob at those words. I could only imagine how much more he could get away with if that’s the case.

The guard looked relieved but Ash did not. He had stopped in his walk and turned toward me his eyes inquisitive as they stared straight into mine. “Willow, is that okay with you?”

I wanted to cry over him thinking about my well-being. I knew what my answer had to be no matter how I felt about it. “Whatever causes the least amount of problems. If they’re worried about me being here as a female, I’ll stay with Orion and sleep on the floor.”

Ash frowned. “I don’t want you sleeping on the floor. Orion can do that instead.”

“Sire, I’ll make sure that she’s well taken care of.” Orion smiled. There was a glint in his eyes. Maybe his pleasure at this turn of events would help dull my incoming punishment? I wasn’t sure if it was worth the fact I’d have to co-habit with the demon though.

“All settled? Good. The other princes from the other kingdoms haven’t got here yet. I suspect they should arrive tomorrow or the day after. We were just about to have dinner but uh-” he stopped and stared at me. “I’m afraid your servant will have to eat with the other servants. The prince has not let any females around him in a very long time.”

“I’ll eat with her then.” Ash offered with a smile my way.

“Sire, that would be an insult to those in the castle. I’ll eat with her in our quarters. I’m tired from the journey, and I believe Willow is still shaken up over that attack. She was so close to that beast after all. You go and talk to the other prince, I’ll take care of her.”

A lump formed in my throat but as always I forced a smile. “You go, M’lord.” I saw his eyes darken at my words but he nodded. The guard looked positively relieved that I would be nowhere near the other prince. We were guided to the dining hall where Ash left our number and then we three were led to our quarters. Edward got to stay with the other servants, and I was led to my new prison with Orion.

“Thank you for your gracious tour.” Orion smiled at the other man. “My companion is exhausted from our travels. I’m going to sit in the room with her while she naps, for her protection. Could you have a servant send food up in a couple of hours so as not to disturb her slumber?” The guard nodded and I watched as he scurried down the hall. Orion turned to me. “After you.” And proceeded to push me through the open door. As it thudded closed behind us I prepared myself for the worst.

Once he was assured that the heavy door was bolted and no one would be able to disturb us he strode to the giant bed that was in the room and sat on the edge of it. He started to unbuckle his pants and caught my eye. “Willow, come.”

I hated how he’d treat me like an animal but I did as ordered. My hands took over his task and he leaned back as I pulled his pants off of him and let them fall to the floor. I could see his erection straining against his undergarments and it made me shudder. He gave me a look I knew too well and I grabbed his d**k and freed it from its restraints. I knelt on the hard floor and winced at the cold. His fingers curled into a fist as he knotted them through my hair.

“It’s time for you to use that mouth for what it’s best for.” He drug his thumb down my bottom lip and smirked. 

I winced and he laughed.

“You didn’t speak back? Good girl.”

He shoved my face down and I was forced to take him into my mouth. I wanted to gag at the action and the salty taste that invaded. I also wanted to bite down but I knew better than that. Using his grip as a handle he forced my head up and down over his whole length, crashing into the back of my throat as much as he could. I gagged and I heard him moan at the sound.

“That’s it, Willow. This is what you’re good for.” His words faded off as he groaned again. “Use your tongue as I taught you, woman. Stop being so damn lazy.”

I closed my eyes so I didn’t have to see him. I felt his grip on me loosen and I darted my tongue out at his base dragging it all the way to the mushroom-like head. My tongue flickered at that most sensitive point and he pushed against my mouth once more. One hand went to cupping his balls and rolling them around while the other enclosed around him and created some pressure on the strokes that I was causing with my hand.

“Life could be so much easier for you, Willow. Just give up on that prince of yours and submit to me. You already know you belong to me and nothing you do will ever change that.”

I tried not to focus on his words. If I gave him the satisfaction he’d use my past against me once more. As if I’d ever give in and just let my personality be buried. I wasn’t about to become his perfectly obedient slave, never.

Not getting a reaction from me his hands curled around the sides of my head. f**k. I knew what this meant. He started to thrust as deep as he could go. The hands that I had been using to try to give extra pleasure and make this nightmare end early were forced to find spots on the bed as he assaulted my mouth. I was gagging but I dared not pull away. His strokes were increasing in speed and his grip grew strong enough to make me wince.

He laughed at me as he saw the tears glittering in my eyes. Tears from the gagging but that he took pride in as if he had caused them emotionally. His tempo increased even more and I clenched my eyes shut once more to try to find some way to get through this. His moans were increasing so I know he was close. One hand broke free from my head and he found the smooth flesh of my arm and pinched me hard until he could see my eyes once more.

“That’s it,” he groaned as his own eyes fluttered. “That’s what I want to see.”

With a final moan, he thrust once more as deep as he could and I felt his release. I swallowed and tried to hide my disgust as well as I could. The one thing about being used by men other than him is I’ve realized that they don’t all taste the same. No one else has made me gag from their taste like Orion does. I finished swallowing and lapped up the droplets that had escaped.

His eyes were hooded as he smiled down at me. “Don’t think I’m done punishing you yet. Since we’re going to be in the same room, I’m going to make sure you really understand what I’ve been trying to teach you.” He smirked. “The fun I’m going to have here.”

I nodded and job done for now took a seat by the window and stared off into the approaching dark. One day I’d escape, or I’d kill him. Either option worked for me, though the latter would likely cost me my dear Ash.