All was not quiet behind the grand walls of the castle. Gossip was centered around one particular noble. The third prince to be exact, gossip speak of him sneaking out the castle to hang out with thugs, low life's and whores. Spending his day and night, drinking and cussing profanities, with these commoners.
The court room was any quieter, whispers from ear to ear making an annoying sound with no audible words to be heard clearly, the secret and not so secret glances at the subject of their gossip. Seth sat there, in a daze, thinking about the beauty who he could be with right but instead he's here.
'I wonder what's she doing right now? Is she thinking about me? I hope so. I really hope father hears me out today. I have to get her out of there.' He thought.
So caught up in his own thoughts, Seth didn't notice his father calling him nor the gossiping crowd quiet.
"Seth!" One of Seth's older brother shouted, the second prince, Samuel, shouted.
That finally bought Seth out of his trance, he looked at his brother confused and a bit irritated. Samuel smirked at him, "You done visiting la la land? Probably day dreaming about that whore."
Seth frowned, "Excuse me?"
"Everyone knows, everyone knows about that whore you visit in broad daylight, quite stupid if you ask me." Samuel spoke mockingly with a big smile on his face. As if taunting Seth.
Seth had so much he wanted to say but the words could never seem to come out. He's always been like this, quiet and never standing up for himself.
"That's enough Samuel," Their father, the King, King Syrus, spoke sternly.
Samuel sly smile remained as he leaned back into his chair, they both turned their attention to their father. The king looked at Seth with cold eyes that Seth was quite use to.
"Your brother wasn't wrong. There is talk of the third prince, visiting the chamber's of a common whore in broad daylight. It is unacceptable, tell me what do I have to do to have such a disgrace being bought to the royal crown's name?" He spoke in his stern, calm tone. No emotions to detect.
"Let me have her and there would be no need for me to visit her." Seth spoke.
Honestly, Seth's reply surprised the king. He didn't show it of course, he was use to Seth staying quiet and going with the flow of what he said.
"What?"
Seth took a deep, quiet breath, "The whore, let me take her as my wife and I would have no reason to return."
Yes, that is what he wanted. The court room began to uproar.
"Your highness, how can we ever let a filth whore into the castle!" Many yelled.
Seth hated the way they spoke of her, the names they called her but there was nothing he could do.
"Silence!" The king commanded.
The court hushed.
"Tell me Seth, why would I ever let a filth whore into my castle? How can she ever be worthy of being your wife? You have a duty to your kingdom to marry someone of status, someone who can contribute to the kingdom's well being."
"I understand that father, but she isn't just any whore." Seth knew there was no way to convince his father to let him marry her so he would have to compromise, "If I cannot have her for a wife, may I take her as a concubine."
His father stared at him, the king could see the determination in his eyes. He decided to let him but it will come at a cost, Seth will have a price to pay but not now.
"Fine," Seth lit up at the sound of that one word, "But I expect that whore to conduct herself. She is to learn the rules of how to act like a proper lady and I better not hear any complaints."
Seth stood up and bow, "Of course father, thank you."
"I expect her here by tomorrow morning for the ceremony." Seth quickly nodded in agreement.
Seth bowed, "Please excuse me father I have things to prepare."
The king simply flicked his wrist and dismissed him. Seth left without another thought, they all watched as the door closed behind him.
"Your highness, I mean no disrespect but allowing a whore into the castle? It's madness" A lord spoke.
"He's right father, utter madness, allowing a filthy, unculture whore into the castle is ridiculous," Seth's oldest brother, the crowned prince, Silas finally spoke up.
"Silas, my boy, you are to be king one day and sometimes you have to realize an opportunity for advantage when it presents itself."
"I still think it's a bad idea, allowing a whore in here wouldn't do us any good."
Meanwhile, Seth was already on his way to see her. He was beyond excited moments ago but as he neared the brothel, he became filled with doubt.
'What is she doesn't want to be with me? What if she hates me for lying to her? What if-' His thoughts were cut off by a servant.
"We are here your highness."
Seth stepped out, he took a deep breath before going inside. Everyone stared at him as he passed, many recognized him but not as the third prince. As a commoner, who regularly rented the green room. Seth went to the office of the man incharge of the brothel. The boss looked at him in shock, he quickly bowed.
"Y-y-your grace-" Seth interrupted him.
"I wish to buy Nyx."
The greedy man saw an opportunity, he licked his oily lips, he stood up.
"I understand your grace, but Nyx is one of my best girls, I certainly can't let her go cheap."
With that Seth threw him a pouch filled with gold coins, "I'm sure that amount will suffice."
The man couldn't tear his eyes away from the shimmering gold, he violently nodded his head with a wide grin, "Yes your grace, I'll have someone fetch her."
"No need, I will be retrieving her myself."
With that Seth walked off, he had no problem finding the room. As he entered, the few women inside wouldn't stop staring, Nyx was facing the window as if in a dream. Since they met, her complexion has certainly gotten better, she looked less stressed and had less dark circles under her eyes.
"Everyone leave." He spoke.
His voice caught Nyx's attention, they stared at each other as the people around them left the room closing the door behind them. To say that Nyx was confuse would be an understatement.
"Hello honey, how are you?" She greeted him with a sweet nickname she recently started calling him when it was just them.
He love her warm smile, she once told him he was the only person she smiles like that with. That made him feel special.
"Hello Nyx."
"Seth hon, what are you wearing? It looks..." She searched for the right words, "Expensive?"
He walked to her and kneeled before her, his actions surprised her. She looked down at him with a confused brow, he softly held her hands.
"Seth, what's going on? You're acting weird, is something wrong?"
"Nyx," He softly and gently spoke, "I've been lying to you."
'Finally he's going to tell me. We must be getting somewhere.'
She tilt her head in confusion, "What are you talking about Seth? It's ok, you can talk to me, I'm not going anywhere no matter how bad it is." She reassured him.
"I'm not a commoner," No shit, "I'm actually the third prince."
'I figured.'
Nyx gasped, "What? I've been so rude, I am terribly sorry your grace, I hope you can forgive me."
"You did nothing wrong Nyx. Look listen, how do you feel about getting out of this place?"
'I like where this is heading.'
"It's all I ever wanted."
"I could get you out of here."
Her face lit up in delight, "Really?" She asked excitedly.
"Yes, you have two choices, you can just walk out of here and be free but you would be on your own or you can come with me and be my concubine, you would get to live in the castle and no one could ever hurt you again."
'Concubine? You've got to be kidding me, that's a low as they come. So I'm good enough to warm your bed, but not your throne? Cute.Still... this is the best deal I've had in years. Maybe I can make it work.
"Those are some hard choices, which one do you think I should choose?"
He looked away from her for a moment as if debating with himself, "Go free, being with me comes with restriction, rules. You deserve your happiness." He answered sadly.
Nyx put her hand on his cheek, "Then why do you look so sad. Seth, don't you think those are enough lies, come on hon, you can tell me the truth. Don't bottle it up, you can talk to me." She encouraged him.
He put his hand on top of hers that was on his cheek and gave it a light squeeze, "I want you to be with me. I don't want to lose you. Please come with me, I know it's selfish of me but I can't see myself without by my side.
'Just like a child.'
"Now, was the so hard," She kissed his lightly on his forehead, "I'm all your, if you are willing to be mines."
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