Chapter 6

Quickly, I stumbled across the bedroom towards the bathroom door. Slowly, I turned my head to peer back at Davina, who was silently crying, while redressing herself. Her tear-stained face and gentle shaking shoulders were enough for anyone to feel sorry for her. Biting my lip nervously, I bowed my head and made my way into the bathroom.

The floors and walls were made out of ornate marble. One wall was completely missing, allowing bathers to bathe in peace while looking over the city. In the middle of the room was a large bath carved out of the marble, big enough to be mistaken for a swimming pool, with gold taps at one end.

Sitting at one end of the bath in a mound of bubbles was the Alpha Prince, his back resting against the side and his head resting gently in his hands. He seemed troubled as an audible sigh escaped his lips, and his shoulders sagged nearer to the water. As if sensing my presence in the room, he turned his head slightly and beckoned me over with one hand.

"You, girl. Come here," the Prince called out loudly. "I want to have a look at you."

Nervously, I walked around the edge of the bath, feeling the warm water lick my feet and stopped in front of him. Silently, I stared down at the floor while twiddling my fingers behind my back. My heart was beating wildly in my chest, knowing that I was only metres away from the Prince, knowing that he was naked. It certainly didn't help that he was the most handsome man I had ever laid eyes on and that I was crushing on him badly.

"Look at me. Now!" the Prince ordered gently. "I want to see your face."

Slowly, and feeling my body tremble with fear, I lifted my face and gazed across the water at the Prince. I could see him sitting there lazily in the water, scrutinising my every move. Feeling the familiar red heat creeping up my neck once more, I shyly looked down.

"What is your name, girl?" the Prince asked softly as if he was genuinely interested. "It would be rude of me to keep calling you Girl!"

"It's Elena, your Highness," I whispered gently. "It means shining light in Greek."

"I think it's a lovely name," the Prince replied, causing me to look up in shock. "Come over here by me."

Puzzled at the Prince's new attitude towards me, I slowly walked around the bath once more and stood a couple of metres away from him. The Prince's gaze became more intense as he looked me up and down before he smiled gently.

"I think we shall start with getting you undressed," he whispered carefully. "Then I want you to join me in the bath."

"Join you?" I squeaked in shock. "Oh, no, your Highness, I couldn't dare join you in the bath!"

"And why not"? The Prince replied carefully. "I'm telling you to join me in the bath. Besides, someone needs to clean you up. You look a mess, and you don't smell too good either. Come. Let me clean you."

Sensing my fear, the Prince extended out a hand and beckoned me forward. "Come. Don't be afraid. I won't hurt you."

Nervously I stepped forward until I was within grasping reach of the Prince. Without any hesitation or embarrassment, the Prince stood up, showing off his naked body and proceeded to remove the dress from my body. Feeling shame creep over me and out of respect, I closed my eyes and bowed my head, embarrassed that the Prince would see me like this. Feeling the Prince tug the dress over my head, I quickly used my arms and hands to cover my modesty, only for the Prince to pull them away.

"Don't yourself cover up. I want to see you," the Prince murmured gently. "All of you. Elena, look at me, please."

Slowly, I raised my head and carefully examined his body with my innocent eyes. His muscles rippled all over his body, and even his muscles had muscles. Thick black body hair covered his arms and torso, trailing down in a distinctive line towards his pelvis. As I continued my lustful gaze down south, my eyes widened at his quivering member, standing fully erect and pointing towards me. It was massive, and I'd never seen anything like it in my life, let alone been this close to a man's pride and joy. Embarrassed and shocked, I averted my gaze and tried to find a point in the bathroom to stare on. The Prince gently took my hand and pulled me down the steps into the water, feeling my unease. The water was warm and smelt of roses, but it bit at my skin hungrily.

"Come here and turn around," the Prince whispered into my ear, grabbing hold of my hips and pulling me down onto his legs. My eyes widened as I could feel his hardness underneath me, but the Prince did not attempt to remove my virginity. Instead, he began massaging the soap into my shoulders and back as he started washing me, a feeling I quickly welcomed.

"Tell me about yourself?" The Prince whispered softly. "I need to know more about you."

"Theres not much to tell," I stuttered. "I'm not that interesting, really. Look at me!"

"I am looking at you," chuckled the Prince. "Look, we got off onto the wrong foot earlier, and I said some nasty things. I have my reasons but for now, accept my apology. But please, who are you?"

"if you insist, my lord," I replied huskily. "My full name is Elena Lilly Rose Smith. My parents both died fifteen years ago, and l lived with my grandmother, but she is on her own now. There's not much to say. You already know I don't like my wolf and that I was bullied."

"There must be more things to you than that," coaxed the Prince gently. "What things do you like doing or what was your dream in life?"

"What does it matter about my dream in life?" I mocked loudly. "I'm stuck in this palace with you and your fancy men, and I probably won't see the year out!"

"I just wanted to know," replied the Prince cooly. "And if you watch that smart mouth of yours, you may do well here. Now answer my questions."

"I like drawing and reading books," I replied sullenly before an idea struck me. "I wanted to be a nurse so that I could help people. But what about you? What makes you tick? You seemed very agitated when I walked in?"

"Me?" The Prince answered back in shock, not expecting me to turn the tables on him. "There's nothing you need to know about me. That's enough of the small talk. You must remember your place! From now on, you are nothing but a servant to me. I want you to be loyal and truthful to me and answer my every need. And in return, I shall look after you and protect you. There's something about you that I can't place a finger on yet, but I need to keep you close. Now shut up and sit there while I clean you!"