The day seemed to go on forever as the hours crept by, but when nightfall arrived, Amari found herself a little excited. The other concubines noticed her excitement, but Evella noticed more. She walked to Amari's room and watched her as she packed a small bag.

"And why are you so happy?" Evella asked with a smile.

Amari turned to her and smiled, "There's no need for you to know, child." she said as she continued to pack.

"You're staying with the Prince aren't you?" Evella asked as jealousy burned through her.

Amari didn't look at her, "Yes." she said as she tied the small bag, "Why? Are you bothered by it?"

"Of course I am!" Evella said raising her voice, "I told you everything and yet you're going to go sleep with him? Just because you were his first, doesn't give you the right to have him all to yourself!"

Amari looked at her and smiled, "You're right." she said as she turned to her, "But the Prince, himself, asked me to stay with him tonight. I'm only doing what I was asked. Now if you'll excuse me, child."

Evella glared at Amari as she left the room and the hall.

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Phobos stood on his balcony and stared off into Meridian.

What a pathetic city, he thought as a knock on the door made him look over his shoulder, "Come!" he said sternly.

He watched as Amari walked in with her innocent looking smile. Phobos turned around and looked at the small bag she was holding.

"What's that?" he asked, glaring.

"In case you've forgotten," Amari said as she dropped the small bag by the door, "you always seem to rip my dresses in the most inappropriate places. So, I brought another."

Phobos smiled as he walked up to her and placed his hand on the side of her face, "Why?" he asked as he studied her beautiful features, "I though you wanted me to be gentle tonight."

"I do my Prince." she said as she closed her eyes with his touch, "More than ever."

Phobos removed his hand from her face and turned his back to her, "I was thinking about my sixteenth birthday celebration today." he said, "Strange, isn't it?"

"Not at all." she said as she took a few steps and wrapped her arms around his bare arms and chest, "I think about it often."

"Why?" he asked as he turned around and faced her.

"You were so gentle and innocent that night." she said as she hugged him, resting her head on his chest.

"I was drunk." Phobos said a little irritated, "You remember the morning after don't you? How I threw you out?"

Amari smiled, letting her hands wonder over his back, "You were only suffering the side effects of too much wine." she said, "Let's stop talking now and enjoy the night, together."

Phobos looked down at her as she ran her hands over his chest and down to his stomach.

Growling, he grabbed her wrists, "Don't." he said, "You know I hate it when you touch my stomach."

"I know, but I like to watch you squirm." Amari said as she took his hands and lead him over to his bed, "I give you my word, Prince Phobos."

He followed Amari, climbing on the bed after her. She quickly put her arms around him and pulled him down on her. Phobos sat up, looking down at her before he placed his hands on the top of her dress.

Amari grabbed his hands, "My Lord, you said you'd be gentle, remember?" she asked smiling.

Phobos let out a frustrated sigh as Amari sat up, letting him untie the back of her dress. She gently kissed his neck and shoulders as he fumbled with the tie.

"Argh!" Phobos grunted as he ripped the back of her dress open, "You brought another anyway."

Amari smiled as he pulled her dress off her slowly, kissing his way down, "You can't resist being rough, can you?" she asked as he looked up at her and gave a sly grin.

"You of all people know that." he said as he shut her up with a passionate kiss, running his hand through her hair.

He kissed her neck then shoulders as he caressed her chest with his hands.

"Is this gentle enough for you, Amari?" he asked as he kissed her again.

Amari looked into his eyes, "Say it again, my Lord." she said as she hugged him, "My name. Say it again."

"Amari." he said as he kissed her deeply, feeling his heart flutter again, What...?

Amari wrapped her legs around his waist, "I'm not going to lie to you anymore." she said as she kissed his chin, "I love you. I always have. Ever since you first made love to me. I've just kept it to myself. But after Evella told me how she felt about you, I was jealous. She said you loved her back."

Phobos stopped kissing her and looked into her eyes, "I don't love her." he said as he kissed her again, more softly, pressing his body against her's.

He stopped just long enough to remove his clothing and wrap them both in the sheets of his bed.

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Walking through the halls of the castle, Cedric and Elyon passed by several rooms.

"I don't know if I'll ever be able to find my way around here." she said looking down the hall.

"In time, you will." Cedric said as they stopped.

"Isn't this Phobo's room?" Elyon asked, "I haven't seen him since this morning. I want to say goodnight."

"He's probably asleep." he said placing his hand on her shoulder, "It's late, Princess Elyon, why don't you run off to bed?"

"You're right." Elyon said as she took her hand off the door handle, "I shouldn't disturb him. He's been really busy taking care of me, lately."

Cedric smiled, "Would you like me to escort you to your room?" he asked.

"No." Elyon said smiling up at him, "I think I can find my way. Goodnight Cedric!"

"Goodnight Princess." he said as he turned around and walked down the hall.

Elyon turned and walked down the opposite end and turned the corner before stopping, He's trying to stop me from going into Phobos' room, she though as she peeked around the corner, Is there something I should know about him?

She walked back down to his door and placed her hand on the door handle. Elyon hesitated and then slowly turned the door handle, cracking the door and looking inside.

It's too dark, she though as she heard heavy breathing and the moans of a woman, Oh my...

Elyon quickly closed the door, as quietly as she could, and blushed.

I'm not sure if that's what was going on or not, she thought as she walked down the hall, but it's a good thing it was too dark to see anything.

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Amari tried to catch her breath as she kissed Phobos' neck, moaning as he slowly and gently continued to make love to her. She couldn't help but dig her nails into his shoulders with every thrust he gave.

He looked up at her, "Don't tempt me." he said as he kissed her, full of lust and passion.

She smiled at him as she closed her eyes, resting her head on the pillows, "I love you." she whispered as he kissed her neck then moved to her shoulders.

"I know." he said running his fingers through her hair.

She ran her hands up his back before hugging him tight, "Don't stop." she said, kissing his ear.

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