1Cain watched as DG carefully unpacked her luggage. Never one to put her burdens on anyone, DG insisted she unpack herself. She shooed her maids away with a manner that Cain seemed to love. He sat in a chair across from her bed and watched her intently. She seemed to have grown since he saw her last. She looked like she'd taken the O.Z by storm, charting her course across the entire kingdom. Even her appearance seemed more lady-like, more grown up. Her black hair was pulled back into a loose bun and her normal laid back wardrobe was replaced by a set of tighter jeans and a short dress jacket. She seemed more relaxed and sure of herself and Cain had to admit that the change looked good on her. DG caught him looking at her out of the corner of her eye and turned to meet his glance.
"What?" She asked, turning her entire body to face him. Cain shook his head and said nothing, enjoying this moment. This was what he'd been waiting for the entire time she'd been gone, the chance to see her again, the reunion. DG sat a top down and walked over, her heeled boots clicking on the hard floor. She would be happy to get out of these clothes and into comfortable clothing. She watched as Cain looked her up and down as she stood before her.
"I know you hate when people change." She said as she took off the jacket she wore, revealing a silk cami. "This is what happens when you let Az dress you for months. Cain shook his head and sat up, suddenly feeling very happy.
"I'm into change." He coughed and sat up against the back of the chair. DG smiled quickly at him then frowned playfully.
"Are you saying I look better now than before?" She asked. Cain stood up, inches away from DG. He shook his head. "Are you saying I look worse?" Cain shook his head again. DG cocked her head. "What exactly are you saying?" Cain ran his hands around her back, feeling the silky material run across his hands.
"I'd love you if you were in a bag and nothing else. I'm charming that way." Cain said. DG could feel his hands warm on her back and took a step closer, completely filling in whatever gaps were between them. DG felt Cain's hands travel to her waist, slipping beneath the fabric. She moaned as she felt them on her bare skin. His rough fingers brushed against her soft skin, leaving goose trails against her flesh. She leaned forward and pressed her lips to his. His hands traveled higher and higher, visiting places one would only imagine on a princess.
"You sir, are far from a charming prince." DG laughed.
"Well good thing I'm not a prince."
"Lucky me," DG muttered under his lips. The two crashed together, groping and feeling around. The long months that past in her absence did not make Cain's heart grow fonder. IF anything it made the beast inside him grow more irritated. This was the moment he'd been waiting for since he said good bye to her all those months before. He moved his hands down her back and to the hem of her shirt, raising it slowly. He could feel her heat radiating from beneath and started to back her slowly towards the bed, kicking a few boxes and clothes out of his way. DG worked her hands down his front, reaching for something a young princess need not grasp for. As she reached for the buckle to his pants a sound startled her.
"OH!" A voice exclaimed. DG groaned against Cain's mouth and pushed him away. She turned to see Glitch standing in the doorway, a hand tightly covering his eyes. Cain reluctantly removed his hands from beneath DG's shirt and glared over at Glitch.
"Yes Glitch?" Cain tapped his foot impatiently.
"Just wanted to tell you that dinner is in 10 minutes and that your mother does not want you to be late." He slowly removed his hand and let out a sigh. The three stood awkwardly for a moment before Cain raised his tone.
"Anything else?" He asked. Glitch shook his head, not getting the hint. "Are you sure?" Glitch nodded his head. Cain rubbed his face. "You can go Glitch."
"Ah, ok. I will see you both later." Glitch spun around and left the room. DG laughed and buried her head in Cain's chest.
"That was awful!" She murmured. Cain nodded. "We either need better locks or a retreat home on the other side of the kingdom."
Cain groaned into her neck. Leave it to Glitch to interrupt at the perfect time.
"Can't we do a quickie?" DG asked, her eyes a glow as her hands traveled down to Cain's belt. Cain chuckled and pulled her hands away reluctantly.
"I may be good, but I'm not that good sweetheart." He roughly whispered into her ear. He heard a soft sign as he kissed her earlobe and pulled away. "Have fun at dinner." DG frowned.
"Aren't you coming?" She asked. Cain shook his head as he buckled his pants.
"I don't want to overstep boundaries. This is a family dinner, not a family and hired help dinner." He looked around for anything he was missing. DG shook her head.
"That's stupid. You're practically family now."
"Practically. I'm not family yet." Cain said sternly. DG sighed, knowing there was no since in arguing with the man. Cain knew his place in the world and he based his entire life on making sure he lived by this code, this set of rules that were in place for a reason. DG laughed to herself. It seems that nothing else but rules existed in the kingdom. She wondered just how many rules existed. She reached for her jacket on the bed, slipping it on slowly. Cain looked over at her and frowned. "I'm just glad you're back and under the same roof as me." He walked over and gave her a long kiss, making it impossible for DG to leave willingly.
"Are you sure you can't manage something quick?" DG asked, pressing her forehead to his. She felt his head move side to side, causing her head to move along with his. She sighed and pulled away. "Fine. I'm leaving."
"Have fun!" Cain called out towards her. DG waved over her shoulder than made a gesture with her finger that would have made her mother blush.
"So now that everyone is back under the same roof, I think it's time we discuss some house rules." The Queen took a small bite of her food. The family was sitting at a large wooden table, separated by large dishes of food. DG looked up and across towards her sister, Azkadillia looking just as surprised.
"House rules?" DG sat up in her chair. "What am I suddenly 5?"
"No. Engaged." Her mother said simply. DG let out a sharp breath. She looked at her father for help, but he simply nodded, agreeing with DG's mother.
"What kinds of rules? And do they apply to those who aren't engaged?" Azkadellia asked. If they had been closer DG would have kicked her sister's leg.
"Az!" She whispered harshly. Azkadellia shrugged and tried to smile at her sister. There seemed to be no sense in her life being ruined if no need be.
"Rules are to be shared by both of you." Their father said sternly. He looked from daughter to daughter. "Rule number 1, no men in bedrooms at night." He looked carefully at DG. He'd noticed how flushed his daughter was when she came into the dining room. He knew what went on behind her closed doors with Cain. "Everyone has an assigned room and they should sleep there."
"What if they are just doing their job and keeping a close eye on me?" DG asked innocently. Azkadellia snorted from across the table. DG glared over at her. "What other rules are there?"
"Curfew will be enforced." Their mother said from her plate. "With the approaching events, it's good to keep an early entry time. No wondering the grounds alone, chaperone at all times. I don't want anything to happen to you two. Believe it or not, the O.Z still suffers threats and I don't need you two getting in trouble." She then took another dainty size bite of food.
"You two have strict schedules to follow. DG you have wedding planning to accomplish and Azkadellia, you have Queen lessons." She watched as her daughter's faces fell. Clearly this is not what they were expecting. "It's for your own good. We're just looking out for your well being."
"By trapping us in the palace? I should have stayed in Kansas!" DG declared. Her mother pulled back like she'd been slapped.
"You do not mean that my sweet DG." Her mother said softly. DG pushed her plate away and threw her napkin on top of the plate.
"Yes, I mean that." She said. She pushed her chair back and stood. She looked from her father to her mother and then to her sister.
"We're not done talking DG. Now sit down and eat you food." Her father pointed to her plate. "Really DG, I thought you'd be more grown up about this. We're just looking out for what's best."
"Really DG." Her mother insisted. DG looked down at her plate.
"I'm not hungry anymore." She let out a sigh. "I'll go along with these 'rules' I guess." She looked over at her sister. Azkadellia could only mouth an 'I'm sorry'. "Can we start them tomorrow? You know, give me time to adjust to life back in the palace?" DG asked. Her parents looked at each other, quietly exchanging glances. Her mother eventually turned back to her daughter and nodded.
"Fine. But only because you've been gone so long." She sighed. DG nodded and turned to leave. DG ran out of the dining room and out into the hallway. She wanted to get as far away as she could from them. She ran up the back stair case and down the hall towards the princess wing. She saw a figure walking towards her, but in her anger and fury she kept going.
"How did dinner go?" Cain asked, softly grabbing DG's arm as she rushed past. DG spun around and eyed the man. "I'm guessing bad." He softened his tone, losing the humor that once resonated.
"If that's the word you want to choose." DG sighed, she didn't want to go into details quiet yet. However, she soon wouldn't have a choice.
"Cain did you hear how DG flipped out at the dinner-" Glitch stopped when he saw DG in Cain's arms. "I guess you did." Glitch approached the two. DG looked up and over at Glitch, not happy with the intruder.
"Really, it isn't as bad as it seems. When she was your age, your mother had strict rules to follow. Her rules were far worse than yours." Glitch watched as DG's face turned. She slowly looked up at Cain, cringing at his expression.
"Rules?" He asked slowly. "Since when do you follow rules?" Glitch backed away slowly, sensing he'd open something he shouldn't have. DG swallowed.
"Yeah, about that. You have to sleep in your room from now on." She unwrapped herself from Cain's arms and looked up at him. "Mother and father's rules." DG pouted her lips. Cain sighed and ran a hand through his hair. He was too old to follow house rules, but that's what he gets for falling in love with a young princess.
"For how long?" He asked. DG shrugged.
"I imagine until we're married?" DG suggested. She laughed, hearing how absurd it sounded. Cain's face wasn't amused and DG frowned. "Just think of it as an adventure. They said you couldn't be in my room at night. Think of all the places we can get into trouble." DG raised an eyebrow and winked at Cain.
"You mean sneak around?" Cain asked. DG swatted the air.
"You say sneak around, I say a new adventure." DG tried to lighten the situation. She grabbed Cain's hands in her own and squeezed supportively. "I hate this as much as you do, but I don't think they are going to let up. I mean we are talking about a queen." DG could hear Cain groan and then take in a large breath, letting it out gruffly. DG smiled slyly.
"What?" Cain asked. He watched as DG took a step towards him and he felt her hands on his hips, traveling south for the winter. Cain let out a groan without even thinking. His eyes darted around the empty hall, happy Glitch took the hint to scram long ago. He looked back at DG, his eyes wide. "What-?"
"I convinced them to start the rules tomorrow." She winked. Cain straightened his posture and cleared his throat.
"How about that for diplomacy. Are they sure they are letting the right princess take the throne?" Cain teased. DG laughed and swatted his arm. Cain reached down and picked her up, as if she weighed nothing.
"Just remember, I'm a lady." DG said in a small voice. Cain laughed, the corners of his eyes crinkled up. DG looked at him seriously. "You should be a gentleman."
"Well forgive me my lady," Cain said in a mocking tone. "But I only have one night to ravage you before rules come into effect so, I may not abide by the chivalry codes set forth by your kind." DG nodded and buried her face his neck, resisting the urge to take him there in the hallway. As he carried her to her bedroom Cain couldn't believe he'd let months past since he'd seen her last. However, tonight he would make up for every second lost.
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