The Taste of Seduction

Meredith loved the dress so much it was cute and most importantly had pockets. Who could say no to a beautiful dress with pockets?! Definitely not her.

When she got down from the bus she found Marcus waiting for her. He smiled at her and he nodded in approval at her dress and extended his elbow.

Meredith slipped her arm through his and followed

him into the building.

She took a deep breath and realized that holding Marcus\'s hand made her feel a little better after all. It was the only familiar thing in this completely foreign environment.

There were palace guards waiting for them at the entrance of the gate.

They greeted them and led them through multiple corridors until they reached their destination. Nerves were fluttering in her belly for her to even notice her surroundings until Marcus stopped walking.

Meredith saw that they had reached an ornate double door.

She dug her nails into Marcus\'s hand as she tried to calm down her raging heart. She tried to breathe slowly and told herself to calm down.

Marcus turned to face her and grabbed her cheeks.

"You can do this. I\'m right here by your side. No one will harm you and you\'re the future Queen of our city, no one can walk over you."

Meredith stared at him with wide eyes and nodded, as she exhaled to release some of the tension that had built up in her shoulders.

"Good girl," he whispered and caressed her cheeks gently.

One of the guards opened one of the doors and they passed through the entrance.

Meredith\'s mouth opened in shock but she quickly closed it. She was expecting some ancient throne and carved handwork when she entered the door but the scene in front of her was entirely different.

If she didn\'t know better she would have swear they had set into the set of a modern day Spartacus movie.

There were several white couches set in groupings, a bar at the far side of the room, multicolored lighting and was that a pool in the center? As they drew closer, she was able to confirm that yes, there was a pool in the center of the couches that circled the perimeter of the room.

But more shocking than that was the completely naked women who were kissing passionately in the pool.

And the man and woman who were having sex in the middle of the room.

Meredith inhaled shapely when she saw what the woman was wearing - a black collar with silver chains hanging from the back of her collar. Her moans filled the room as the men surrounding them watched her with a lust filled gaze.

Her ass cheeks were red and her whole body was filled with sweat. Meredith wondered how long this had been going on.

Marcus might have seen the apprehension on her face because he pulled her to his chest and shield her from watching any further.

"King Talon." Marcus said through gritted teeth. Meredith could hear the anger in his voice. Clearly he was pissed about the show going on.

Meredith heard a man chuckle, "Marcus my boy. Such a long time, I thought you would appreciate a little show for your welcoming service. You used to like-"

"No I don\'t. Please put an end to this show. As you can see the princess is quite uncomfortable."

Silence enveloped them as everyone waited for the King\'s instruction.

The King sighed and clapped his hands, "Alright, show over everyone. "

After what seems like forever, Meredith felt Marcus whispering in her ears.

"It\'s alright now." He smoothed a stray strand of hair from her face.

Meredith blushed and pulled away. The room was cleared up and no naked people were around now.

Meredith looked up and her eyes met the King\'s eyes.

It wasn\'t difficult to pick out that he was the King. He sat separated from the rest. Even though he looked younger than she had assumed. He looked to be around Marcus\'s age.

He was a handsome man with red hair and strikingly red eyes.

His expression revealed surprise and then shifted into fierce inspection as he watched her with piercing eyes.

Meredith remembered Katrina\'s words and she quickly lowered her eyes.

In a blur, Meredith found someoneone in front of her.

Meredith couldn\'t be sure if it was the king, since she was looking at the floor.

He murmured quietly, "Oh don\'t worry about the protocols. You\'re an exception. Look up."

Meredith straightened and held his gaze. He spoke, "I am King Talon. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance."

Meredith followed the proper protocol Katrina had taught her for an introduction by extending her hand, another curtsy and holding his gaze, as she replied, "I am Princess Meredith of the city of Arkaans, Your Highness."

He took her hand and lightly kissed the back of it.

He motioned toward a couch next to his and across

from where Katrina and Timothe sat. "Please, sit

down."

Meredith was immensely thankful that she could sit, her legs were jelly from the nerves fluttering through her.

"Marcus, don\'t tell me you\'re not going to greet your dear old friend. Haven\'t you missed me?"

Marcus rolled his eyes, "No."

"Oh come on. Don\'t tell me you\'re angry about the little show I put on. You used to lo-"

Marcus glared at him as if to warn him to shut up. The King let out a chuckle and went back to his seat.

Marcus walked towards Meredith and sat beside her.

"I welcome you all to my Kingdom. You\'re the first people to arrive. Tonight you will meet the rest but before that let me introduce you to the members of my council."

After the King introduced his council members, he dismissed them to rest for a dinner ball tonight.

Meredith couldn\'t help but shiver. There were three members of his council.

The first person he introduced was called Baron. He stared at Meredith with a cold indifference face. It\'s like he wanted to be anywhere but here.

The second person was the only woman in the council. Irene. Her expression was surprisingly welcoming. However the other one made her heart galloped in her chest.

Logan stared at her with a sinister smirk on his lips. His eyes raked over her body in cruel anticipation. Meredith shuddered. She had to be careful of him.

"We can rest and prepare for dinner tonight provided you\'re not tired. I can excuse you at the dinner." Marcus whispered in her ears as they exited the room.

"No, I\'m not tired. I would love to attend the dinner. Where will I be staying?"

Marcus watched her carefully as he answered, "With me."

A/N: What do you think Marcus used to like? Does he also have a kink? Hehe also they would be sharing a room ^^ha