The Taste of Seduction

Sleeping peacefully in her bed, with no idea someone wanted her dead, Meredith was cradling a pillow to her chest.

The sun was beaming through her blinds causing

her to stir. Usually, waking up was a simple task for Meredith; she was a morning person after all. She groaned when the first beam of sunlight hit her

face.

Today was a big day, and she wasn't sure if she was ready to face it. She needed some serious motivation to get going today.

Meredith stared at the ceiling lost in thoughts trying to motivate herself but nothing was working. She hoped her brother and Sofia were okay. Did they miss her? Also Atlas, what was he doing at the moment?

Meredith remembered the magical mirror Marcus had given her last night. She reached for the mirror which was perched on her bedside table, and gazed into it while thinking of Atlas.

He appeared. He stood under the spray of the shower. His head tipped back and the water poured down his neck and over his chest and abs moving down his leg.

Meredith blushed at the scene. When she said she wanted motivation this isn't what she had in mind but she wasn't complaining.

She watched him, biting her lips. A lusty feeling of warmth stole over her as her eyes caressed him with lusting, invisible fingers.

She groaned in her pillow after he finished showering and closed the mirror. She was now all hot and bothered.

The effect this man had on her was scary. She sighed and got down from the bed.

She walked towards the bathroom and padded over to the sink and large, circular mirror that hung above it.

She stared at the girl in the mirror. Her lips trembled a bit at the sight of her red, splotchy face in the mirror.

The hours of crying had made her eyes red rimmed and puffy.

She took a deep breath and closed her eyes. Sitting around to cry and sullen wouldn't change anything. She had to be strong if she wanted to survive in this foreign land.

She was the princess and heir to the throne so she knew she was important. Elvin had been searching for her years so she knew he would protect her with his life.

Also there was Marcus. Even though she didn't trust the vampire lord she was sure he would protect her like he promised her.

Meredith watched the girl in the mirror as her expression settled into one of firm determination.

She brushed her teeth and after she was done stripped her clothes and stepped into the tub.

She filled the bathtub and poured a bubble bath inside. After that she poured the oils she saw in the water.

The smell of oranges and lavender filled the steamy air and she sighed instantly with pleasure.

Yes. This was just what she needed to start the day.

She only got out of the water when it began to grow cold.

Wrapped in her towel and shivering from the cool

air, She padded across the smooth,marble floor

and flung open the double doors of the closet.

There were so many clothes to choose from that she didn't know which one to wear. After a few minutes of contemplating she chose a simple spaghetti strap neck tie-front floral print skater dress paired with flats.

She blew her hair and let it fall on her shoulder.

She applied a thin layer of mascara to her eyelashes and swept her cheeks with a bit of blush.

Then, she applied red lipstick. She stared at her reflection and nodded in satisfaction at her look.

After she was done, she heard a shy knock at the door. Meredith raised her brows. Who could it be? She thought as she walked to open the door.

A young girl around the age of sixteen was standing in front of a door.

"My lady" she bowed to Meredith.

"Oh.. hi." Meredith said awkwardly. She didn't think she could get used to people bowing to her and calling her my lady.

"I'm Maria, I will be serving you from today. I can cook, clean and dress you up."

"Uhm..okay nice to meet you. I'm Meredith." Meredith mumbled.

Maria eyes lit up and a soft smile graced her lips showing off her dimples.

"Nice to meet you too my lady. I-I have heard so much about you. I'm happy to serve you."

She said her ears turning a shade red .

Meredith returned her smile and opened the door wider for her to come in.

"So this is your schedule for today. Have breakfast, a visit from the doctor, lunch and finally prepare for a welcome ball."

Meredith widened her eye when she heard her,

"A ball?" She asked.

"Yes, a ball. Which is tonight." Maria replied.

Meredith swallowed and gave a nervous nod.

"Alright."

***

An hour after they Maira had prepared her breakfast another knock sounded at her door. Maria had left to attend to an errand for her so she was all alone now.

This time, it was the doctor. And he was a witch.The very first male witch she had ever laid eyes on.

She gaped at him as he stood in the doorway, one of his eyebrows raised. He was beautiful in an

otherworldly way.

Was there any ugly human being in Arkaans? Yes..you. Her subconscious replied and she rolled her eyes.

The man was tall and muscular. His grey suit

was immaculate, pressed to perfection, and fitted

exactly right. He had chin length, wavy brunette hair and shockingly bright, green eyes.

"Princess Meredith, may I come in?" He said,a soft smile gracing his lips.

Meredith blushed for staring at him for too long.

"Oh, yes, of course."

The man placed his briefcase on the coffee table and turned to look at Meredith

"Remove your clothing." He said flatly.

Meredith gasped in surprise and widened her eyes in shock. Did she just hear what he said?

"What?"