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Chapter 7

Alessa was awakened by Gelfem's hands shaking her. "Naksh, it is time to bathe. You must wake up." Alessa opened her eyes and saw that it was pitch black out the window. She had no idea when she fell asleep or for how long. Gelfem led Alessa out of her room, and down many corridors until they came across a pool. The floor was a red marble, and the ceiling was made of glass. The full moon shone brightly enough to light up the water. It was a lovely room. Alessa walked into the water, and sat down deep in the warm water. She couldn't remember the last time a bath felt so nice.

"I have been instructed to maid you, Naksh." said Gelfem.

"I am quite capable of bathing myself!" Alessa snapped. "And my name not Naksh!"

"A great lady does not perform menial tasks, even for herself," Gelfem chided Alessa. "Besides," she continued, lowering her voice so that only Alessa could hear her, "if you do not allow me to do my duty as I have been ordered, Shakir will report me and have me beaten. Our master's instruction are quite explicit, and our master must be obeyed at all times. Disobedience can sometimes mean death."

"They would punish you because of my actions?" Alessa said disbelievingly. Gelfem nodded earnestly. The more Alessa learned of this place, the less she liked it.

"You must understand, Naksh," said Gelfem. "We are only slaves."

"I am not a slave!" Alessa exploded.

"You are a slave, as we are," Gelfem said patiently. "The only difference between us is that you are now favored in our master's eyes."

Alessa felt anger boiling in her once again, but she fought it back. "Very well," she agreed, "you may bathe me." Gelfem went right to work washing her mistress. She scrubbed Alessa's hair four times with a rose scented soap, and rinsed it till she was satisfied of its cleanliness. In the morning, Alessa would explore this island and assess the various means of escape. Still, she was outraged by this kidnapping.

"Come, come!" Seren called to her. "You must be massaged with rose cream if your skin is to be kept like silk."

"You master will have no pleaser from me," Alessa hissed at the girl. She was shocked, a moment later, to find Shakir was to massage her.

He looked at her mockingly, daring her to protest, his dark eyes reading her very thoughts. "Lie on your belly," he commanded, and without a word, she obeyed. She must not, she knew, waste her strength in fighting hopeless battles.

His hands on her back and shoulders were tolerable, but when Shakir began to knead her buttocks strongly, Alessa swallowed back her nervousness. His touch was impresonal, however, and she relaxed. Shakir's hands moved down her legs and finally her feet. Then he ordered her to lie on her back and his hands began the return voyage up her body.

It was difficult, on her back, to hide her repugance from Shakir. Sternly, she forced a impassive expression and, closed her eyes, concentrated on her breathing. As his thumbs swirled over her breasts, she nearly cried out. But there was no lewdness in his touch. Massaging a woman was for him only one of many everyday tasks.

"You have beautiful breasts. The master will be very pleased."

She wanted to cry, but Alessa bravely held back her tears. No man, except Abel Nightroad has ever touched her like this. Then it was over, and Shakir was ordering them out of the room.

In the morning, Alessa's intention to explore the island for a means of escape was thwarted. Shakir would not allow any of them the freedom of the gardens. The master, he pompously announced, was not ready to grant them that privilege. They were forced to remain indoors, where their day, and the two days that followed, were spent in the baths, on the massage table, eating and talking. Alessa was bored with her companions, who, though sweet-natured, seemed to have no interest in life other than their master, his desire, his pleasures.

Alessa hated all of it, the nudity the endless preparing of her body as though she was a bird to be dressed for roasting, and the rose odor of the lip balm they painted her lips with. Beneath the makeup and trappings she felt that she was no longer Alessa Fortuna, Albion's only Princess, and future Queen.

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A week passed. Two weeks. Shakir could see that Alessa was near to violence with her close confinement. Weary of dull conversation with Gelfem, Seren, and Sah, she spent a good deal of time pacing her room for exercise. This confused the others, who preferred being indolent.

"The master comes!" shouted Seren one evening.

Alessa turned her gaze from the stars and replied icly. "Who cares."

"You will not be rude to our master, Naksh." Gelfem appeared in the door. "He has called for you tonight."

"Good. I have a few words to say to this bastard." said Alessa.

"Naksh! Guard your tongue!" hissed Gelfem.

"I will not!! This master of yours is a BASTARD of a man!" Alessa shouted back. "If he does not release me from this island, I will kill him with my bare hands!"

"ENOUGH!" Shakir entered room. "Prepare your mistress for your master. He will not be kept waiting."

They dressed Alessa in a long pink nightgown that was cut low in the front, and fell in soft folds as her ankles. Her hair was loose about her and brushed till it shone. The girls added more rose lip balm on her mouth. Then they placed little pink slippers on her feet. Shakir took her arm and walked her down the many halls until they came to a door.

"If you know what's good for you, Naksh, you will attempt to please your new master." said Shakir quietly.

"I have absolutely no intention of pleasing your master. I would rather rot in hell." she replied.

Shakir only smirked and opened the door, allowing Alessa entrance. Once she walked through, the door was shut then locked. Leaving her alone in the room.

"Come in." A voice called. "Come to where I can see you, my kitten."

Alessa crossed her arms over her chest and shouted. "I do not take orders!"

From the shadows, a tall man came into view. Alessa's eyes widen in realization of who her master was.

"You!" she hissed.

Christian O'Malley smiled at his new toy, and continued to approach her. "I told you once that I would have you, Princess," Alessa backed away from the man as he continued towards her. "There is no escape from me. You will not be leaving this island."

Alessa backed up against a wall. "You have absolutely no right in keeping me here!" she screamed. "Release me from this place at once!"

Christian grabbed her chin. "I'm sorry, Naksh, but you are not the master of this estate. I am, and you will learn to obey me."

Alessa tore her face away from his hand. "I will never obey you, you bastard. You disgust me!"

Christian smirked and snatched Alessa. Wrapping his arms tightly around her. "You not always hate me, my kitten. In time you will learn to love your master." He then slammed her hard against the wall. Then he rubbed his body against hers, until Alessa was able to see straight again.

"Get off of me!" she hissed. Alessa struggled against him, trying to free herself from his grasp. Unfortunately O'Malley was stronger than her, and kept Alessa against the wall.

"No!" he lowered his mouth and licked her lips before taking them completely. He kissed her hard and slobbered wet kisses over her face. Alessa felt as if she would vomit in his mouth.

'This can't be happening...' she thought as she began to struggle once more. Alessa couldn't bare this. Rape was a terrifying thought, and it scared the hell out of her.

Christian slammed her again against the wall. Hitting her head hard, Alessa was knocked out. Christian smiled again and picked up the young girl. Carefully he walked over and placed her on the large bed, before laying down next to her. Tonight he would teach her how to please, and respect him. Or he will punish her.

(A/N: Here's another chapter! I will not have acess to a computer this weekend... :( So please bear with me and I will try and get the next chapter up as soon as I can. Allysien)