"I don't know if I can do this." Tiana said looking herself in the mirror."Yes you can My Lady. If you don't do this, then princess Rita will." Reilla had made Tiana wear a beautiful white gown with nothing underneath."But isn't this too much?" Reilla smiled."You are not naked, My Lady. You are still wearing a dress, just showing a little more than usual to make him want to see the rest." She winked.Tiana didn’t even know if this was a good idea. Nicklaus had only yesterday warned her to not seduce him, but she wasn't seducing him really. She was just going to brush her hair and put oils on her skin, just as she always do every night before she go to sleep. The only difference would be that she would be doing it in front of him now, which Reilla thought would make him want her.Tiana was doubtful but Reilla was convinced that the plan was foolproof. Well, she knew more about men then Tiana did so she decided to take Reilla’s advice."You don't have to do this if you don't want to.

Tiana opened her eyes slowly, unwilling to succumb the sweet dream she had been having. she realized it wasn't a dream, as she felt Nicklaus’ arm around her waist, pressing her back against his chest. His legs entwined with hers under the sheets, his breath in her hair, fanning her neck.It hadn't been a dream, Nicklaus had made love to her last night in the most sensual, rough yet awesome manner. she felt her cheeks heat and her body burn anew as she recalled the beautiful wild memories. It was an experience she had never had before and never thought she would have. Actually, she never thought such an experience could even exist. How could a single kiss make her head spin? A light touch burns her skin?Tiana’s heart skipped a beat as she felt Nicklaus’ arm tighten around her waist. "Klaus? Are you awake?" she whispered."Hmm..." he said in a sleepy voice. Then it was quiet for a while. Had he gone back to sleep?Slowly, she turned around to face him. His eyes were closed but she knew

Nicklaus left as he told her he needed to take care of a few things and Tiana just laid in her bed, daydreaming about him. she had Reilla to thank for everything that happened. She wished she was here, she felt lonely without her.Was she alright? What if something really bad is happening to her in this moment and she was just laying here in her bed?"My Lady?"Startled Tiana sat up and turned her head. "Reilla!" Tiana almost jumped out bed. She smiled."Where were you? You made me worried." She looked at Tiana confused."You were worried about me?" She asked."Yes why not?""I am just a maid My Lady?""I... I thought we were friends."Damn, Tiana hated this. she knew that it never worked to be friends with a maid. She had already tried with Margret and Sandra and they would always say the same 'A princess and a maid can never be friends'. They were right, she was naive to think that.How could they see her as a friend when they had to serve her all the time?"We are if that's what yo

Nicklaus laid facing the other side and Tiana wondered if he was angry with her. "Are you angry with me?" she asked."Why would I be?""I don't know" she whispered. Nicklaus turned around facing her."I am not angry." He said his voice soft. If he wasn't angry, there was something else he wasn't telling her."Will you hold me then while we rest?"Without waiting Nicklaus drew her into his arms and after a while, he fell asleep. Tiana was very tired as well after being awake the whole night but she didn't want to sleep since Nicklaus would leave after they woke up, she wanted to be awake and savor the feel of being in his arms. But she couldn't.Reilla’s words kept on replaying in Tiana’s head and it made her stomach twist in fear. What if something happened to Nicklaus? What if he never came back? Maybe she should have convinced him to marry Rita."You haven't slept?" Nicklaus asked surprised when he woke up."I wasn't very tired." Tiana lied to no avail."Tiana, you don't need to wor

Rita made her wear dirty torn clothes, she put mud on her face and hair and tied her hands. "If you look like a beggar no one will ever suspect you are a princess." She explained.Tiana was angry at first. Was she making fun of her? But as they passed many guards and none of them even looked their way she guessed Rita was right. She must really have looked like a slave bought by her from the way she rode her horse and Tiana was being dragged behind with her hands tied. She still hated her for this, but she had to admit she was smart and she was helping her.Once they passed the guarded place they stopped near a lake and she gave her something to eat. Tiana had never been so hungry in her life before so she ate quickly."What happened to your leg?""I really don't know. I think it's swollen from all the sitting and walking or maybe I sprained it." Tiana explained. Rita just nodded and looked away."Why did you save me?" Tiana asked."I promised Nicklaus to protect you the way he would