The days went by and with each passing season I felt less of a prince and more of a member of the Lorcan's household. After two years I overheard some guards calling me Lorcan's wife. I blushed. Deep inside I felt a perverted joy that I became his longest … lover or maybe a partner? Well, I couldn't define myself with words yet Lorcan was firm in his decision and we honestly looked like a married couple. Sharing a bedroom together, talking about business and enjoying simple things.
That day I was drinking my tea leisurely in the office when a letter came. Lorcan was frowning a bit while reading it.
"Bad news?" I asked putting the cup aside.
"No." Lorcan kept reading the letter. "Just some matters I need to check."
I was silent waiting for him to get chatty but he stood up and left. I was curious, yet I decided not to force any information from him and started doing my job.
In the evening when I was sitting in the bedroom and combing my hair Lorcan came in and sat on his favorite armchair.
"I need to go to Katnar."
Well I expected something like that.
"I see, for how long?" I started to braid my hair.
"About a month."
Silence. I nodded, there was no point asking him if I could go as well, I already knew the answer.
"You are going with me." He added out of the blue.
I was too surprised to say anything.
"Don't look so shocked. I won't leave you alone. I still remember what happened when I did that."
Fuck, he was bringing that again. I thought we were over and done with it but no. Lorcan wouldn't be himself if he wouldn't pull out my disobedience from over two years back.
This time I frowned and with a pouty expression I stood up and went to the bed.
Lorcan chuckled.
"You feel offended?" He followed me to the bed and embraced me. I could feel his warm breath on my neck.
"We will stay a whole month in a big city, aren't you excited? I'll let you buy some new stuff and spend my money on whatever you want."
His hands were holding me firmly and I liked that. I leaned back and smiled looking back at him.
"Watch out, I have an expensive taste."
In the morning I overslept. Lorcan was keeping me awake for half of the night and now I felt sluggish. Gelda burst into the room without knocking.
"I'm sorry sir, I thought you were with the Lord. I need to pack some stuff for you." She immediately started to sort out the clothing items that were supposed to be packed.
In an instant it all came back to me. We were going to Katnar. For a whole month. I almost jumped out of bed and started to help Gelda. I wanted to make sure I had some proper clothes to wear. The whole work was going pretty fast until Gelda simply closed the traveling chest. I looked at her with surprise.
"Lord told me to pack only a few things as the rest would be bought in Katnar." Her words had a chilling effect on me and I stopped midway putting the rest of my stuff aside. Right, that filthy rich Lord will surely buy me some more tacky clothes. I sighted and went to the kitchen to grab myself something to eat.
Early in the morning clad in riding outfit I was ready to go. After I insisted on riding on a horse, Lorcan generously allowed me. I regretted it after half of a day in the saddle. I was used to riding but only on short distances, now my butt was really sore. The bare thought that tomorrow I will have to sit on that horse again made me pity both my ass and that horse.
"What is it, Kian? You don't look so well." Lorcan was observing me with an unpleasant smirk on his face.
I could pretend I was all right but knowing Lorcan he will make me admit my defeat sooner or later.
"My butt hurts." I whispered, not willing others to hear it.
"What? I can't hear you."
I rode closer to him and even leaned.
"My butt hurts."
"Shall I rub it?"
I blushed and said nothing more. I only discreetly looked around if any of the knights accompanying us could have heard it. Judging by their expressions, they did. My cheeks were deep red for sure. I decided to keep my mouth shut for the rest of the day. That asshole shurely knew how to make me feel miserable.
We stopped at an inn. Lorcan's men made sure to get a comfortable room. Well I went straight to that room trying not to limp. At least I hope I didn't.
I was lying flat on my belly on the bed when the lord came.
"Is it that bad, my prince?" He was mocking me, I knew that without even looking at him.
"You yourself insisted on riding a horse, remember?"
"Yes, my Lord, I do remember. Thank you for reminding me of that." I turned my head to the side, not willing to watch his satisfied expression.
"I ordered a hot bath for you, the servants will bring a tube here in a moment. The hot water helps you to relax and then I will generously massage your butt."
I looked at him, he was openly smiling. Well I guess there was nothing I could do to stop him grinning. I sighted and got up from the bed.
"Thank you, Lorcan."
I was standing on my tiptoes and gave him a gentle kiss. After all, the bath was a really tempting offer. I was ready to forgive him for making fun of me.
"Kian, you shouldn't tempt me." I watched his eyes getting a darker shade.
"Maybe we should take a bath together?" I decided to act seductively to pay him back for mocking me .