Violette POV Lillian and Sylvia were in the servants eating hall after I’d helped Ms. Beatrice cook breakfast. The smiles on their faces when they saw me made my spirits lift immensely. We talked as we ate until we were done. “I still haven’t heard anything from the King, so you may work in the gardens with the girls if you wish,” Beatrice said. I nodded my head as I stood up. The idea of being outside sounded wonderful. “Today will be a lovely day!” Sylvia cheered. “Yes, it will.” I giggled. I followed both of them outside. The bright light felt amazing on my skin, the fresh air filled my lungs and I swear I felt dizzy. It had been a minute since I felt this good. It must have started with my writing this morning. “How did you sleep?” Lillian asked. I followed her to the rows of flowers and sighed. “I’ve slept better, but that’s okay. It was made up with a good morning. What about you two?” I asked. She gave me the brightest smile I’ve ever seen on her beautiful face. “I slept

Violette POV I was out of words when he kissed my shoulder so gently. I didn’t think he was the kissing type.. especially not for me. I felt his eyes dig into my back like a whip. It made my skin feel like it was on fire. My core began throbbing with need.. but there was no way I would be taken on the desk. Not even if it was a completely different one. The idea of him and her.. seared into my brain and there was no ridding myself of it.I knew the bed wasn’t an option. At this point, I’d rather be taken on the floor than the desk. At least then I’d have a soft rug under me instead of the wood of the desk digging into my skin. My eyes wandered out of his office and landed on the part of his bed that was visible. I knew he would never.. but the need to was unreal. I couldn’t even explain it. My heat must be back.. back with a vengeance. And I knew he knew it. There’s not a chance he didn’t. Of course he’d ask me to join him in his chambers so that he could seduce me. What else wou

Violette POV I followed Master to his chambers. Before we even reached the door, Loren opened it and Master stood to the side, waiving me to go on before him. That’s.. different. Master stepped into the room behind me and the door closed. “You didn’t make the bed.” He said plainly. I pinched my lips together as I looked at it. The blanket lay messily on the mattress, the pillows flat and sunken. “I.. didn’t think you’d want me to,” I said. “Why not?” He asked as he walked around me. He walked over to the bed and began making it. “Rule number 5,” I said it as if it was the most obvious thing in the world. “Oh.” He replied. I took a deep breath and watched him. His dress shirt clung tightly to his muscles, his hair was neatly combed on his head. Dear Goddess.. what am I doing? I can’t be checking him out right before he kills me! After he’d finished making the bed he walked into his office, taking a seat at his desk, and sighing. “How do you feel?” He asked. I took a few steps

Violette POV “Oh my Goddess! You marked each other? That’s wonderful, Lillian!” I said. She showed off her mark with pride and I was so excited for her. “Did hit hurt?” I asked. I’d always been so curious as to how a marking felt. Unfortunately in my case, it seems that may never be in my future.. Honestly though.. I was beginning to feel okay with that. “Kind of.. but it was a good hurt, if that makes sense. And, I may or may not have marked him first..” she said. I threw my hand over my mouth and giggled. “Lillian! Who would have thought?” I asked. Her face was so red from embarrassment but I thought it was hilarious. I pulled her in for a tight hug. My best friend is the happiest I’ve ever seen her.. it’s the most amazing thing in the world. “I’m so happy for you, Lillian.. you have no idea.” I pulled back and smiled a big, toothy smile at her. “Thank you.” She said softly. Before I could say anything else I fell to my knees on the floor in pain. “Princess?” She asked. I cr

Violette POV “Good morning, Violette.” Beatrice woke me up. I looked around the room and to my dismay, Master had left just like he’d said. “Good morning.. Ms. Beatrice.” I said with a small smile. I was upset but I wouldn’t let her know that. “Today will be a fun day, indeed. The kingdom is having its annual light show. You will not be working in the castle, but instead helping with decorations outside.” She in a cheerful tone. “Light show?” I asked. I’d never heard of that before. “Oh.. sometimes I forget you’re not from here. Every year on this day we do a light show. People from the towns come in and picnic in the dark while fireworks get shot off.” She said. That brought a true smile to my face. “I’ve never seen fireworks,” I said. “You will love it, then.” She clapped her hands together excitedly. “The king arranged for this gown. You’re to be bathed, and your hair done, then we will eat before time to start the decorations.” She said. I quickly planted my feet on the gr