A bird was saddled, and the Qrim chieftain mounted. It was Gay’s first encounter with the huge black birds, and she was terrified by their loud hisses, sharp beaks, and savage looking talons. #whatsinmyshorts #theqrimchieftain #newadult #fantasy
But the next day, the Great Sio countermanded his order and told her to meet him on the palace steps after her language class. When she did, he removed her collar, took her by the hand, and led her to the city gate. They passed through and walked to where the Qrim corralled the emusi. #newadult
“I suppose it is difficult to stop acting as a princess.”
Hot fear rose in her body, and moisture gathered in her eyes.
“Never mind. Your actions and words were correct. Perhaps you were a better princess than I had thought. Come here.”
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“You will not die today, boy, so how should I punish you?”
“Give him to me,” Sastra said suddenly. “I will teach him manners as you are teaching your little pretty one.” She grinned at Gaysha who blushed.
“He may think death the better choice,” the chieftain observed. #whatsinmyshorts #newadult
Giving the young man a baleful stare, the Great Sio remarked, “If you are so eager to die, why not just ask? I’m sure I can find a man willing to separate your foolish head from your body.”
“I am willing to sacrifice my life if it will remove you barbarians from my city.”
#whatsinmyshorts #newadult
Gaysha sucked in a startled anxious breath.
“What do you want, Sastra?”
“Why I wished to see your wonderfulness, and perhaps to steal a tidbit from your kitchen. I have heard that the Prowds make sweet cocoa pastries.”
“Then find the kitchen." #whatsinmyshorts #theqrimchieftain #fantasy #newadult
“Is your bottom now calloused from sitting on the Prowd throne?”
Gay’s eyes widened, and she turned toward the Great Sio, expecting to see fierce anger in his eyes. She had not heard anyone address the ruler in this manner. He was frowning, but there was no anger in his countenance. #newadult
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As the guards were leaving, a young woman dressed in the style of the Qrim, her long black hair braided, entered the throne room. She wore leggings and a prong, but her breasts were bare.
“Hail, Great Sio, Master of the Universe,” the young woman said with a snicker.
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“Should I remain here? I can’t leave the palace, but I’m supposed to report what I heard in the marketplace.”
“Is it important?”
“It is by his order.”
Bliss emitted a huff. “Oh, very well. I will accompany you. I hope you are not bringing trouble on me.”
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Bliss frowned. “You cannot speak to the Great Sio whenever you have a mind to.”
“It is by his order that I do so.”
The older girl’s expression eased. “He is at the stables examining the Prowd horses.”
Gay’s face scrunched in thought. #whatsinmyshorts #theqrimchieftain #fantasy #newadult
“We are finished here anyway,” someone said, though the others looked longingly at the stalls they had not yet visited.
Once she reached the palace, Gay searched for the Great Sio, and when she did not find him, she went to Bliss.
“I must speak to the Great Sio,” Gay said.
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Fo scowled. “It was a fluke, a stroke of luck. If we organize, we can throw the barbarians out of the city and send them on their way.”
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And then as the Great Sio had predicted, she was approached by someone she knew. It was the young man who had been chained. He had been freed, and when he saw Gaysha in the marketplace, he turned in her direction. Gay did not see him at first. #whatsinmyshorts #theqrimchieftain #newadult #fantasy
Gay soon became aware of how much more she was enjoying this excursion. Arguments broke out among the girls as to which direction they should go and to which stalls they should visit, but the arguments were good natured and contributed to the fun. #whatsinmyshorts #theqrimchieftain #newadult
Attending market while in the company of a gaggle of girls close to her own age was different. No one gawked at her except to make sure the girls did not try to steal a grape or two. It felt much freer not to have the constant attention of the vendors. #whatsinmyshorts #theqrimchieftain #newadult
Gay had gone to the market when she was the Princess, but she had always been accompanied by a whole coterie of people. The Prowd people had gawked, but were kept well away from the Royal by her palace guards. Vendors had fawned on her as they showed her their wares. #whatsinmyshorts #newadult
“Let’s go,” Gay said, and the others followed her down the steps.
It was a warm day with only a light breeze, and the sky was seeded with big fluffy clouds. The streets were dry and easily navigated even with their bare feet. #whatsinmyshorts #theqrimchieftain #fantasy #newadult
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Gaysha climbed off his lap and hurried to inform the others that they could go to the market. The excursion to the market filled them with excitement until they reached the steps of the palace, and then their meager clothing caused them to hesitate. #whatsinmyshorts #theqrimchieftain #newadult
“I don’t know. Everyone’s, I suppose.”
“Which stall will you seek out?”
“No one in particular,” Gaysha replied.
She gasped when he stroked her lower abdomen. He put his mouth to her ear and nuzzled her. She sucked in a breath.
“Who will you meet?”
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That night, Gaysha found herself sitting once more on the lap of the Great Sio as he interrogated her.
“Whose idea was this?” he asked. As he spoke, he moved the palm of one hand back and forth over Gaysha’s breasts. Her breath quickened as she replied.
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Other than their exposure, Gaysha and most of the other girls had grown use to their status, and the Great Sio eased their confinement. Peppe asked Marquus to intercede for them, so one day Marquus asked the Great Sio if the girls might be allowed to go to market as a group twice a week. #newadult
Peppe still had to work in the kitchen, and she had to attend language class, but Sia Sterna was noticeably easier on the young woman now that she wore the prong. The other girls were happy for her, but they were envious of her right to cover herself. #whatsinmyshorts #theqrimchieftain #newadult
The other girls giggled. They were a mixed group of servants and former ladies-in-waiting. The boundaries between them had been difficult to pierce at first, but gradually they had all accustomed themselves to the change.
Peppe continued to leave the palace with Marquus. #whatsinmyshorts #newadult
He might be able to get some from his cousin.”
“What’s Marquus like? Does he still kiss you?”
Peppe blushed, but she nodded. “He’s nice once you get to know him.”
The other girls giggled. They were a mixed group of servants and former ladies-in-waiting. #whatsinmyshorts #theqrimchieftain #newadult
The one exception was Peppe who often accompanied Marquus. At first she was reluctant to walk with the Qrim warrior, but the other former nobles begged her to do so and to find out what was happening. Soon Peppe was seen with the Qrim man often. #whatsinmyshorts #theqrimchieftain #fantasy #newadult
