Christine's first Day as a Whore

Freshly washed and dressed in a new nightgown, Christine lay in bed. Erik had joined her and snuggled into her side as he had come accustomed to.

She lay awake while contemplating her future. Her life had totally changed. From a world of privilege to a life of nightmares, and felt it was only going to get worse. The one crumb of comfort was that she was doing it for a reason.

But through exhaustion and the fact her belly was full she soon fell into a deep sleep.

They slept through dawn until mid-morning.

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Christine woke to her brother's smile. Erik was joyful and very chatty which he hadn't been since the attack. His happiness made Christine feel a little better. "Morning Erik."

They sat and chatted. Erik seemed convinced that father was alive and well, and that they would someday meet. Christine didn't dismiss it out of hand. She thought that would be cruel. She just embraced him and laid a loving kiss on his ginger crown. "We will earn some money so we can support ourselves then take it from there. I'm going to make sure you become the most famous knight in the realm."

"You always look after me."

"I know you will do the same for me in a few years. Promise?"

"I promise."

Then there was a knock on the door.

Scarlett opened door. She was dressed in all her finery. "Erik, you're wanted downstairs. Your sister has her first visitor."

Christine pulled the bedsheets up to her neck. "Already?"

The visitor has places he needs to be today. But he couldn't pass on the opportunity. Nor I, the money. A great way to start the day, you don't think?"