Thread: Sleeping Beauty (Haruchai & Malicious Lullaby)

Helena just could not bite her tongue. She looked at him with a certain anger in her eyes that seemed so unbecoming of her. She always knew she had a bit of a feisty spirit but forgot just how much it could get her into trouble. If it is an adult conversation as you say, then perhaps one will not treat another as if she does exist in said conversation. She was quick to quip but then lowered her head in a mock submission. Your Grace. That last bit being spoken with a thick-laden sarcasm. Bloody hell girl, just stop it already! She really ought to listen. While Helena remained silent throughout the rest of his bath, a little bit bitter that he showed far more kindness to Valerie immediately than to her, Valerie seemed to react well to the news of losing her virginity to him, most likely that night. This bothered Helena. Mostly because of the fact that the prince had woken her, something that just wouldnt have come by to any prince, knight or brave man who traveled to break the curse. She knew that. Surely he did too. And the very thought seemed to depress her a little bit. For the most part, she didnt care but there was that part of her that didnt feel entirely devoid of emotion yet after being violated and disowned, that cared. And the very idea of the prince favoring Valerie over herwell it shamed her to be so jealous. Valerie blossomed to his praise and Helena remained meek, finishing cleaning his hair as Valerie took care of matters regarding his bath elsewhere. As the bath finished and the prince rose, Helena looked away, her cheeks turning red at the sight of his fine form, whereas Valerie looked on in admiration and also want. As he spoke, both women regarded him, though Helena bristled a little bit as the look he gave her promised her for something more, something she might not like. Suddenly, she did not feel very good and did kind of regret her choice to insult him just because he may or may not havewhich was really just subjectiveinsulted her. After he left them, Helena stood, as did Valerie who rushed to her lady. My ladyif I may be so bold, you must stop defying him. I cannot simply stand by Valerie and not say or do anything. You know that of me better than anyone else. She supplied. I do, but he does not, neither does he care. It would suit you better if you did not choose to constantly defy him in what he says or does. She whispered. Both women bathed. First Valerie, with Helena attending to her and then vice versa, with Valerie attending to her lady. Im humoring him. She said softly. I dont doubt what he is capable of, especially after what he did to you. Please do not mistake it for my trying to hurt you or make him favor me over you. No, I simply wish not to attract his ire. She said softly. Helena sighed softly and she sunk in a little bit more into the tub so the water level came to her chin. She then pushed herself under the rest of the way to complete submerge herself, only to come up for air a few seconds later. Wiping her face, she sighed softly and looked to Valerie. Then I shall try, to the best of my ability, to endeavor not to gain his ire any further. She said softly. Though she would try more than actually succeed. She promised nothing after all. After their baths, both girls dried themselves and tended to each others hair, drying it with a towel and arranging it as nicely as possible. Helena would try to be a bit more willing but she doubted it would do anything to save herself tonight from any punishment. Though any punishment wouldnt be as terrible than to watch or observe as the prince took Valerie, especially if he was far moregentle, tender and less forceful than he was with her. They came out from bathing and presented their nude forms to him, moving closer as he beckoned them. As he spoke, both women looked to him and nodded their heads in unison. Yes, Your Grace. They both said but not in unison and Helena was a bit more soft-spoken than Valerie. But they had both agreed. Both girls straightened their posture as he directed and raised their arms to shoulder height, extended out before them. Helena seemed to quake at his touch, though not in the exact way he might have enjoyed whereas Valerie seemed to enjoy the affection. After what she said, Helena wasnt sure whether to believe her or if she was simply that great of an actress. Then again, if it had been under different circumstances, she doubted even shed try so hard to refuse a handsome mans affection, touch or advances, so she could hardly blame her. But that didnt mean she approved. His final demand alarmed both girls, causing a red flush to color their pale cheeks. Valerie slowly complied, her hands coming around her back to spread her ass cheeks as he directed. That very act made her turn so red out of shyness and embarrassment to bare herself to him like this. And while she complied, Helena stayed standing, her hands clasped before her with her gaze cast downward. She couldnt do it. It seemed so shameful, so embarrassing. And the look on Valeries face was enough to cement that because of how noticeably red she turned. Your Grace. Helena started, but she kept her gaze down. Forgive me, but I choose not to. She swallowed hard. Rather than have some kind of outburstit took a lot of control not to have some kind of illogical and irrational outburst at his demandshe was being as calm as she could. Hopefully he wouldnt think it an outright defiance, but more hesitancy than Valeries eagerness to please, and rather than Helenas earlier show of blatant disobedience toward him. Not so much choose not to, but I find it embarrassing to be subjected to inspection as if I am mere cattle. And neither am I chattel. Unless She looked up to meet his gaze and bit her lower lip hard. You would allow us to do the same for you. If you check to make sure we are in our best conditions, surely we can check to make sure you are in your best after a long journey. More for your sake than ours And that last bit was spoken to sweeten the pot a little bit and hopefully take the anger from her technical refusal to obey.