Chapter 6 : Ready to do anything for Elbra !

The second day of negotiations came to an end. Priscilla hadn't managed to glean a single piece of information, even when her father emerged from the large chamber. He walked past her with a stern, unreadable expression.

It wasn't over yet.

She recognized that look. There was hope, and its name was Dila ! The magical nation, represented by Théo, their first prince, was clearly throwing a wrench in Alburg’s plans. On one hand, that was a good thing; on the other... .

Prince Léo emerged next, his face far gloomier than anticipated.

Going too hard against Alburg meant making lifelong enemies. Even in the best-case scenario, the Empire would likely cause them trouble down the line. Their flourishing trade would take a hit, their exchanges with other nations would be curtailed, and rumors of all sorts would begin to circulate.

She clenched her fist.

I have to find out why they came, and I have to do it tonight !

There was a tiny window of opportunity.

Although the negotiations spanned three days, the outcome wasn't announced until the fourth. So, in a sense, there were still two days left.

The night between the third and fourth days was the time for making the final decision, that was when her father would choose. Her plan was simple, discover the reason for the Empire's visit, confirming it through Théo or her father during the night, and then negotiate from a position of strength the following day.

If that wasn't enough, there would still be the third night, during which she hoped to find a solution.

Then Théo emerged. He seemed the least annoyed of the group, wearing a calm expression that soothed her own racing heart. He walked past without stopping, as any interaction between them would be too conspicuous, but she heard his voice carried on the wind as he went by.

" You have to find out tonight, at all costs... . "

She knew it, and his words only fueled her determination. She was ready to do whatever it took, even the unthinkable, if necessary. To avoid things reaching that point, she had to seduce him first. If she made the first move, she might win him over before doing something she would deeply regret.

Everyone else left the room.

" Princess, her maid said. "

" Let's return to my chambers. I came here for nothing. "

The maid felt sorry that the king hadn't even taken the time to speak to his daughter. Once back in her room, she didn't do things by halves.

" Go get a dress with a plunging neckline. A red one, if possible, and form-fitting. "

The maid was slightly surprised but understood immediately without asking questions. That is what a good maid does. She returned with a magnificent dress, simple yet sexy. She had grasped the subtext in the princess's words.

If she wore that, any man would quickly understand her intentions, too. Priscilla let out a long breath.

" Help me put it on, please. "

" Yes, Princess. "

There was even a pair of black gloves to add an air of mystery, a maid who knew how to do her job thoroughly. In silence, she dressed the princess. She was ready just as night had fallen.

The princess looked at herself in the mirror.

" You look ravishing, Princess. "

" Thank you, Matilda. Now... summon Prince Leo, and ensure no one disturbs us. "

" As you wish. "

The maid left, closing the door with a sharp click that made the young woman start for a moment.

" You can do this. "

Her noble, calm expression gave way to an enchanting smile that clearly invited him to close the distance. She had to fully embrace her role... seduction !

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The door swung wide open. Leo walked in ! This time, he wasn't wearing an outfit that seemed to scream " warrior " to the world. It was a white and blue outfit, resembling a two-piece suit. Elegant, to be sure !

" Princess Priscilla... you... ! "

He froze upon seeing the young woman. The vivid red caught his eye immediately, drawing his gaze just like a delicious meal set upon a table.

" Oh... I didn't realize you were so... . "

" Beautiful ? "

" No... I already knew that. But now, I see the true woman within you. "

Did that mean he had viewed her as a child until then ? Who knew, but for her, it wasn't exactly the best compliment. He was far from skilled in that department.

" Thank you. I invited you here tonight to speak frankly. Our small nation is no match for yours. No matter how this ends... I want to know why. Why did you come here and declare war ? "

Leo felt a bit unsettled. He hadn't even had time to admire her beauty before she confronted him with a sensitive topic.

" Should I take your question as a " no " to my marriage proposal ? "

" I didn't say that. "

She raised her gloved, delicate hand.

" It’s a safeguard. If you want me to join you, you have to give something in return. "

Her words didn't match her gestures, which were highly erotic. Leaning forward slightly, delicately touching her lip, or crossing her legs to reveal her thigh, driving him wild just like that !

She had to make him forget that, normally, he held the upper hand. Seduction is a dangerous game. If she slipped out of her role, beautiful, sexy, seductive, things could escalate very, very quickly.

" I... can... understand. "

He was clearly focused on her; his words were becoming jumbled.

" But I can't reveal the reason we're here ! "

Now !

Priscilla saw an opening and seized it. She dropped to her knees before him, shifting from a playful air to that of a desperate young woman. She clung to his leather trousers, tugging at them as if her life depended on it.

Leo recoiled slightly.

" Prince Leo... . I’ll do anything to find out. Don't tell anyone else, but tell me... . Please... I beg you ! "

She was on the verge of tears. It was touching, but that wasn't the emotion she wanted to convey. She wanted to appear as a young woman who could be taken advantage of at any moment. He was a man, after all, wasn't he ? A man with power.

He knew how to spot these things !

Léo swallowed hard, he clearly saw not just the sadness but an opportunity to indulge his wildest fantasies.

" A blowjob... , he whispered. "

" Excuse me ? "

She hadn't heard him.

" Give me... a blowjob... and I'll tell you ! "

The gauntlet was thrown. The final choice was acceptable to her. If she threw herself to her knees, it was to imprint that image in his mind, and fortunately, it worked. He let himself be swayed.

" Very well... Prince Leo... if that is what you want... . "