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A/N: It's definitely been awhile. I got married, had a kid, got my dream job, lost my dream job due to Covid-19 taking over the world, and through it all, you kept reading. I felt guilty. Every time I would get a notification about someone favoriting this story, I would think about how I abandoned it, partly due to writers block, partly due to my life getting busy, and how someone was reading a dead story. But I couldn't stop thinking about how to conclude it. I am going to try again. I am going to try and finish this story. I appreciate all of you. This will not be regularly updated, but I do plan to finish it. Thank you for every kind word, every like, every favorite. I saw them. I heard you. I'm back.
TW: sexual content and rape themes.
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Forever Betrothed
Chapter 12 - Predicament
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The large, dark doors were slow to close, obviously heavy as Artemis used his whole body in the effort to swing them shut. It was as if they hadn't been closed in ages. Serena only caught a glimpse of the expanse of the room but she could tell it was grand; long and skinny with a roaring fire on one end and a balcony that wrapped around the entire room.
Artemis turned back to Serena without his usual poise. He seemed ruffled. Serena on the other hand felt relieved.
"Time is short Serena and I need you to tell me everything that happened with Prince Diamond." His eyes were boring into her, as if to read her mind.
"But…" I have more important things to talk about!
"Everything."
"Fine." She took in a breath and rushed out, "I fell and broke my shoe. I was looking for you. He picked me up. He thought I was Minako and kissed my hand that's it! But-"
"Good." He interrupted. "Stay away from that man. He is not to be trusted, and you must play your part. I need you to be with Princess Minako at all times. Why are you wandering the corridors?"
"Princess Minako! Yes! Artemis, I was looking for you to tell you!"
Time seemed to slow down.
Artemis' face went through the whole gamut of emotions as she explained, rather quickly, about Darien. She assured him that Darien WAS the Prince at The Greeting and explained how she told Mina but Mina wouldn't listen and she wanted to tell Artemis sooner and then the Princesses told her she SHOULD have told him and how Minako is out to lunch with him right now! At the end of it all Serena could do was look down at her bare feet on the cold marble floor, not knowing where else to look. She felt as if she ought to be scolded.
Artemis composed himself and looked at the creature in front of him. She was backlit by the fireplace and her hair had a soft glow. She really did look just like Minako. Then, maybe it was the stress piling over, but the thought of the ridiculousness of it all caused Artemis to start laughing. Deep belly laughs came up from the depths of his soul, surprising him! Serena didn't exactly find the situation funny, in fact she looked up at him in shock.
He calmed down when he noticed the concern still on Serena's face. "Excuse me." He cleared his throat. The things Endymion puts me through...
"I will handle the situation from here Serena. Thank you for telling me. All signs point to the Prince masquerading as a footman, in fact I seem to remember him being called Darien by his last lady friend, but that was ages ago. No, I don't believe he means Princess Minako any harm and he certainly does not have a body double that has, gone rogue as you put it." Serena cracked a small smile, it did seem silly when Artemis said it.
"It looks as though the future King of Earth likes to play dress up." He gave Serena a small wink and put a light hand on her shoulder.
"For now, I need you to tend to Minako and take the Prince off of your list of worries. I will escort you upstairs, come." He put both of her shoes in one hand and offered Serena his other arm which she gladly accepted. After Artemis opened one of the library doors they walked out of the library, both much lighter than before.
So that means that Darien…. My Darien... is the Prince?
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"Ah Artemis, Princess!" Prince Endymion had come stomping around the corner, his recent encounter with Diamond on his mind, when he was struck with the vision of a barefooted angle. No, his angel. My angel?
He shook those thoughts out of his head quickly and lighted his steps as he approached.
Giving a small bow to the Princess he held out his hand to her. "I apologize for being so late to our lunch. Have you eaten yet?"
Serena was stunned and sucked in a quick breath. He was still a sight to behold and now that she knew he was both Darien and the Prince, he seemed to be lighter to her. On a whole other level? Raised up? It was hard to put into words. The first thought that popped into her mind was Artemis saying "It looks as though the future King of Earth likes to play dress up" which brought a huge smile to her face.
Artemis tightened the grip on Serena's arm and she was momentarily taken out of the trance Darien seemed to place on her.
"Your Highness, I was just escorting the Princess back to her chambers. Her shoe has broken and she was in need of assistance." Serena was vaguely aware of the cold marble under her perfectly manicured toes. Hard to believe what a long day it was already, from the primping to The Greeting, Serena was tired, but also hungry. Her stomach decided to make its emptiness known and the sound echoed through the hallway. She blushed and looked down, "excuse me."
Endymion smiled wide. "Well that settles it! Artemis please go fetch the Princess' handmaiden for a new pair of shoes and I shall escort her to our lunch."
"It wouldn't be right, her walking across the palace without shoes, please let me help her to her room…"
"Nonsense. Your Highness," Endymion bowed, took Serena's hand and kissed it. "If I may, would you like a ride to lunch?" Serena's mind raced, but it kept coming back to Darien. Artemis isn't going to like this…..
"Your Highness that really wouldn't be proper…" but Artemis' words fell on deaf ears as Endymion whisked Serena into his arms. She let out a small squeal of delight and glanced over her shoulder at Artemis' ever darkening expression.
I'm going to be in so much trouble… Was the last she thought on the matter as she let herself fold into the strong arms she encountered before.
As soon as The Prince and Serena were out of sight, Artemis made a beeline to Minako's room.
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What sort of fucking game is she playing at?
Fingers dug into flesh. Muffled cries of pain and pleasure. The small dark room was filled with the smell of sex and sweat as the pace quickened. Red hair covered her face as Beryl was forced down onto the mattress, her ass on display and her chest smooshed beneath her as the Prince went on a rampage. Part of her liked the abuse. Liked to feel needed, wanted. Used. The other part though...
Diamond growled in frustration and grabbed her outer thighs, forcing her back onto his dick. He impaled her deeper as she cried out into the mattress from the force of it.
I warned her not to come. I fucking warned her not to show her face here.
Harder and harder. Beryl tried to reach back. A caress on his hand. He swatted her away.
And that shy act in front of Artemis!?
Thrusting ever onward. He was getting close. Beryl reached back again, this time trying to stop the assault...
What I wouldn't give to tie that red bow around her neck and..
The thought was too much and sent Diamond over the edge with sadistic desire. Beryl cried out as his hand slapped her hard on the widest part of her butt as he reached climax deep inside her. Diamond collapsed backwards, feeling the quiver as he continued to spill some seed with every pulse. He reached over and yanked the sheet over his body for warmth. It stuck unceremoniously to his still wet privates.
You're forcing my hand Minako.
His heart rate and breath slowed to a deep rhythm until Diamond was finally asleep on the bed.
After a moment, Beryl crawled off the bed and into the adjacent bathroom. She put the shower on, closed the door, and sobbed.
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Moon Palace
The room was neither cold nor dark, like one would expect a dungeon to be. No, the Moon Palace was exceptionally beautiful even in the holding cells beneath it. Queen Gaia was in shock replaying the events of the evening in her head over and over again.
"QUEEN GAIA!" A deep voice shot out like a cannon and echoed across her room, waking her from her dream. Gaia sat up, startled, holding the covers up to her throat." She blinked away her sleep as quickly as she could and tried to get her eyes adjusted to the early morning light,
"YOU ARE HEREBY UNDER ARREST AND SHALL BE ESCORTED TO THE DUNGEON." Several palace guards with stern faces surrounded the bed and Gaia quickly got up.
"On what charges? What is going on?" Gaia put on her dressing gown over her long and silky night dress.
A figure stepped out of the shadows and into the light of dawn pouring in from the balcony. It was Luna! The Queen was glad to see her, until she noticed that her face was red from crying. Luna's faced scrunched up in agony and her harsh words echoed in Gaia's head for what seemed an eternity.
"For the murder of Queen Selenity."
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A short chapter to move the story along. Hope you like it. Thank you again. - SereneLady