Reign was pleasantly surprised at how good she was at embroidery. Diana had complimented her twice already on her rose.
"That's so beautiful. Your mother must have gotten you one of the best teachers in the kingdom" Diana said with a kind smile and Reign smiled then nodded slowly.
"Yes she did, she only wanted what was best for me" Reign grimaced after she said those words and hoped none of them noticed. She really hated saying that but she knew that was exactly what Isabella would have said.
Just then, she held a maid scoff lightly behind her.
"Rita, you won't believe what happened last night" She heard the maid say. She didn't know why she was curious about their conversation.
"What?"
"I slept with the prince" Reign's hand froze. It couldn't be Ares…. Could it?
"What? Really? Which one?"
"Of course it's Ares, he's the only one I love. He asked me to come over tonight and I can't wait, he makes me feel so good"
"Isabella! Are you okay? Your finger's bleeding!" Reign looked down and noticed her blood was dripping down the white cloth. She hadn't even noticed she had stabbed her finger with the needle.
"Oh!" She was about to wipe it down her gown when Mirabel grabbed her hand.
"What do you think you're doing? This gown is so expensive. Maids, get us a washcloth" Reign bowed down her head in embarrassment as the maids behind her immediately ran off after the order.
"Be more careful next time, Isabella" Diana said as she stared at her with a concerned look which made Reign smile. The King's wife wasn't so bad so why did Ares hate her? She clenched her fist as she thought of him.
She knew they weren't married yet but she thought they had had a connection yesterday but it turned out he was just horny.
Diana stood up from her seat.
"We'll continue the class tomorrow, I have to go rest now" They both bowed their heads at her as she walked away and only when she had gone did Mirabel turn to Reign.
"Do not be bothered by what those maids say" The maids came back and handed the washcloth to Mirabel then she dismissed them.
"Don't worry, I can do that myself" Reign began which made Mirabel roll her eyes.
"I'll do it" They stayed quiet for a while as Mirabel helped clean up her wound.
"But…. But are they right though?" Reign found herself saying. Mirabel paused then sighed as she raised up her head to stare at Reign.
"Ares has always been known for taking Numerous women into his bed whenever he needs a release but let that not bother you. Men will be men just make sure you perform your wife duties when you guys eventually get married" Reign frowned. She didn't like the way that sounded. It sounded like she had to endure whatever he did because he was a man.
"That's Sexist. If he can be with another woman then I should be allowed that same privilege" Mirabel chuckled.
"Our kingdom doesn't care about us women. If you are caught in the act of adultery, you'll not only be made to walk round the kingdom naked but would be whipped and sold of as a slave. In your case since you'll marry the prince, you might be beheaded" Reign's eyes widened. She didn't know about all this.
"And you're okay with that?" Mirabel sighed.
"We have no choice, Isabella. This is how our Kingdom works and I'll suggest you don't say your opinions outside because that could be an act of treason. We women are expected to smile at all times and bear children for the men, that's our role" Noticing how damp Reign's mood was, Mirabel giggled.
"Oh don't think too much about it, it's not that bad. Chin up" Mirabel stood up.
"I have to go now, see you later" Reign nodded then watched her walk away before standing up from her chair with a sigh. She knew this kingdom was so unfair to the women but she didn't know it was up to that extent. This kingdom really needed a reform and if she had to swallow Ares' unfaithfulness for that to happen then she would do that.
She took a deep breath before walking back to her room.
She gasped as soon as she walked in and saw Ares seated on bed, reading a book.
"What are you doing here, Your highness?" Ares dropped the book on the bed then turned to her with a raised eyebrow.
"You don't sound so glad to see me," Reign sighed.
"It's not that…. I was just startled to see you" Ares stood up from the bed and stalked towards her.
"Are you sure?" Reign nodded then forced a smile on her face.
"So what are you doing here, Your highness?" She said that harshly than she intended and it seemed Ares noticed. He narrowed his eyes on her.
"Did I…. Did I do something wrong?" Reign wanted to laugh it off but her laugh came out like a scoff.
"Of course not, what could your Highness possibly have done wrong? I'm just tired, the embroidery class was harder than I remember" She was about to walk past him when he caught a hold of her hand.
"Is everything alright? You're acting strange? Did Diana say anything to you?" Reign turned to him.
"No she was really nice to me even. I poked my finger with the needle earlier and she seemed concerned" Ares' eyes widened slightly. He turned her hand over and grabbed the finger that had been pricked by the needle.
"Does it hurt? You should have been more careful" The concern in his voice made Reign groan. She didn't mean to but it came out before she could stop it.
Ares raised up his head and stared at her with a furrowed eyebrow.
"What is it?" She couldn't take it anymore.
"I heard from a maid that you slept with her last night" She had to confront him before it ate her up from the inside. Ares furrowed his eyebrows slightly.
"A maid?" Reign nodded.
"Yeah, she said you even told her to come tonight to your chambers" Ares stared at her clearly amused by the situation.
"Oh really? And does that make you jealous, Fiance?" Reign scoffed.
"Not a chance. I just think it's rather embarrassing for me because that's all the maids are talking about. What would people think? That I can't satisfy you in bed?" Ares chuckled. He pulled her closer before she could blink and stared into her wide eyes.
"I asked a question. Does it make you jealous?" Reign gulped. It was like his eyes were compelling her to tell him everything.
"I…. I don't know if I'm jealous. I just…. I just thought we had a connection yesterday but it turns out you were just horny" Reign knew she shouldn't be talking to him in that manner but she was in her feelings.
Ares chuckled lightly then began to slowly caress her cheeks.
"The only reason I was horny in the first place was because of you, Isabella and what I want more than anything is to fuck you till I'm satisfied".....