The Princess Slave
Chapter 44

Violette POV

I jumped up, looking around frantically.. I was drenched in sweat, my heart racing in my chest. Memories from last night filled my mind. I covered my mouth as I gasped.. looking around to see that I was completely alone in Master’s bed.

No..

His bed..

Light flooded in through the window, it is definitely midday. I listened closely, making sure there were no other sounds other than my heartbeat. And when I knew for sure, I slipped out of the covers and dropped my feet onto the cold floor.

I looked down, realizing I was still completely naked. Goddess.. what have I done?

My eyes ran across the room when I saw my gown still on the floor of his office. I quickly walked across the room, entered the office, and picked it up. When I stood up, the grey door came into sight and I realized it was slightly cracked.

I sighed as I walked over to it, placing my hand on the doorknob and hesitating for a split second before closing it. No way will I risk breaking a rule today. I’ve already messed up big time.. I pulled the dress over my body and tied it in my bust.

I kept eyeing masters unmade bed. Would he be upset if I left it like this? Or should I make it? Goddess, help me. I won’t do it. One of my rules was to not touch his bed. But I’d just been asleep in it.. and he didn’t even move me. Hell.. I don’t know what to do.

I quickly ran to the door, first listening for any sounds outside.

I heard a heartbeat. Please, be Loren.. please.. before I could reach for the doorknob the door began to open and I jumped back.

“It’s Loren.” He said as if answering my petrified thoughts. I let out a sigh of relief and stepped out. He shut the door behind me, thankfully when I looked at him he did not question my messy hair.

“Thank the moon goddess.” I gave him a nervous smile. He looked me over but stopped at my neck.

“Umm.. your collar.” He said. I reached for my neck and my eyes widened when I realized Master never put my collar back on. I g*****d internally.

“Wh-where is he?” I asked as I eyes the corridor suspiciously. Would he be watching to see my reaction? No.. Violette, goddess you’re so paranoid.

“He’s having breakfast.. I can call him for you if you’d like?” He asked. I shook my head. Shit! What do I do?

“I don’t know what to do,” I said with a shaky voice.

“Just go to your chambers.. I’ll tell anyone who comes by that your sick, and I’ll let the King know when he’s returned.” He said.

“What if he gets mad that I left without it?” I asked.

“Just go. I’m sure he’ll understand.” He said with a reassuring smile. I nodded and made a break for my room. My guards stood there silently, I couldn’t even look at them as they reached for the door and opened it for me.

Once I was safe inside my own room, I ran to my bed and jumped in.

He’s the one who pushed me onto the bed.. but I’m the one who passed out. Was it my heat? Surely, it was. He’d clearly moved me.. I was wrapped in his blankets, my head against his pillow. His lingering scent almost calmed me.. but I fear I’m still too afraid to relax entirely.

I pulled the blanket over my head and let out a sigh. I’m safe now. In the comfort of my own bed, where master can’t return to kill me. I don’t know what got into me.. into us. He..

My fingertips grazed my lips.

He kissed me. And I kissed him back.

The first time I’d ever kissed a man.. and immediately before that, he was trying to kill me.

“And rule number 5: the most important rule of all. Do not touch his bed.” Beatrice’s voice went through my mind as I remembered the rules she told me on my first day as his slave.

What if I wasn’t supposed to leave his chambers? Goddess, he’s going to kill me..

I replayed last night in my mind over a million times.

“You’re f*****g mine.. Do you hear me? Mine.” He growled in my face. Goddess.. did he mean that? Did he just mean “mine” as in his slave? Because we all knew that. The goddess and everyone else.

I heard talking down the hall and I tensed. I quickly stood up, ran to the door, and placed my ear against it.

“Where’s Miss Violette?” Beatrice’s voice asked.

“She’s not feeling well.. Beatrice.” Loren said.

“Well, let me get her some herbs. Is it her pains?” She asked.

“No.. no, I don’t think so. She said.. she has a headache and is just feeling sickly. She asked to be left alone for a bit.” Loren said.

“What did the King say?” She asked. Goddess, please Beatrice..

“Um.. you know what, let me just mind link him. I believe he wanted her to spend the day in bed so that no one else would get sick.” He said.

“Oh.. well I guess you’re right. I’ll have some soup and herbs sent up here.” She said. I leaned against the door and sighed.

What would she think if she saw I didn’t have my collar on?

“Oh, there you are, my king,” Beatrice said. My heart jumped in my chest.

“What’s wrong Beatrice?” He asked. He didn’t sound like he was in a bad mood.. actually, he sounded the opposite.

“I was just coming to check on Violette. I haven’t seen her today, she wasn’t in her chambers this morning.. it’s just unusual.” She said.

“Oh.. she’s fine. I’ll send her down soon.” He said.

“That’s fine, my King. As long as you need her It’s no fuss. The girls were just curious as well as I.” She replied.

“You may go then. Oh.. hey, I have a question.” He asked.

“Anything.” She said instantly.

“It’s about her heat.. I think she was going through it last night.. can it cause any.. outbursts?” He asked.

“Oh, yes. I remember ripping my mate a new one when I was in heat. It’s common. Why? Is she in trouble?” She asked.

“No, she’s not. That is all, Beatrice. Thank you.” He said.

A few moments of silence passed, and then I heard Loren speak.

“Uh, my King.. she is in her chambers.” He said.

“Thank you,” Master said. I quickly ran from the door, and the first thing on my mind was to run to my desk. I brushed my hair down with my fingers really quick before I pulled out a paper and quill.

“My king.” My guards said. A few taps on my door made me jump.

“C-come in,” I said, nervously.

The door opened and I hesitantly turned around. Master walked in and shut the door.

“Why did you leave?” He asked. I stammered on my words for a second as I avoided eye contact.

“I.. I don’t know.” I said, completely unsure of myself.

“You forgot your collar.” He said.

“I didn’t want.. to go through your things to replace the key,” I said.

All he did was nod.

“Come with me.” He said after a moment. I took a deep breath and stood. Well.. this is going to be fun, isn’t it?

Moon Goddess, I pray that I make it through this day unscathed.