Married to the Devil's Son

Chapter 2

We rode home in silence. I hated it because it made me nervous and it gave me time to think about what was waiting for me in my new home. The wedding consummation. I had never even touched a guy before, father made sure of that, and now I would.... I shook my head. You're scaring yourself, I scolded.

"Your Highness?" 

"Yes?" 

"Do you have another wife, Your Highness?" I asked. I shouldn't have. It was none of my business. Mother had told me to be careful not to ask a prince such questions, but I didn't care. I needed to know what was waiting for me once I arrived. He looked at me with a narrowed gaze. Now he would get angry, I thought.

"No, I don't," he answered slowly. I felt relief. Why? Just because he didn't have one now, didn't mean that he wouldn't get one. 

"But I have many mistresses," he finished.

Of course. He was attractive, and a prince, and a man. I wanted to curse, but he suddenly laughed. 

"You don't seem to like that," he said. Why would I? But I couldn't say that.

"It's not for me to like or dislike, Your Highness," I said. He said nothing to that. I wondered what his name would be.

"Your Highness?"

"You may call me Lucian when we are alone". Lucian.

had arrived. Lucian stepped out of the caravan and offered me his hand. I took it, and he

more luxurious, with green bushes and colorful flowers. "Lucian?"

in royal robes

and your bride," one of them

so?"

brothers after all!"

these men his brothers?

don't you and your bride join us for dinner?" He suggested. "We would like to take a closer look at your bride," he stated insinuatingly, shooting me a glance. Lucian walked up and stood in front of him. He was a few inches taller. The guards behind his brother put their hands

look in his eyes. Turning his back to his brother, he took my hand, gripping it hard as he dragged me through the halls of

is dead," he said with no emotion. "And the King, do not worry about him, he does not matter," he said with finality

us. "Your Highness, My Lady," they greeted with a bow. "Your

he didn't let go of my hand, but when the maids gave

my wedding dress and slip into a beautiful white nightgown and its matching robe, both made of silk. They took out the pins in my hair and let it fall down in waves. After putting

this?" I

tea that will help you relax, and it will decrease the

pain?" I was confused, but then

Why did they pity me? Was he going to be rough with me? He

I affirmed and stood up straight. "Just take me to the chamber." They led me to our private chamber and sat me down on the bed. Adjusting my hair

Highness that you are ready,"

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