The King’s Sons are Evil

I thought I might find you here. I've searched all around the river for you, but I couldn't spot you until I saw your guard by the roadside. Delighted to finally set my eyes on you, my prince," Prince Mayo turned from his rest after tending to his crops to see Zeep, dressed beautifully and smiling at him. It was his way of escaping the burden of being the next king of Maribah.

He had expected the young lady who stumbled upon him to be Soma, but it was Zeep instead, and he was a bit disappointed. He knew she wouldn't do the bold things Soma was willing to do just to please him. As the prim and proper daughter of Chief Dramidi, he was certain she would never give herself to him before their marriage, even though he wanted a taste of her. Zeep froze, realizing he wasn't pleased with her presence.

"I'm sorry if I came at the wrong time. I just thought it would be a great idea for us to spend some time together before our marriage is finally announced," she said, mustering the courage to move towards him and sit beside him.

She smelled delightful and looked even more beautiful than Soma, causing Prince Mayo to instantly forget he was initially upset at her unexpected arrival.

"I'm sure you'll make a fine wife," he said, gently touching her flawless jaw, and she smiled.

"I'm certain you'll make a great king and a fine husband," she replied, allowing him to run his delicate kingly hands over her smooth ebony neck. This unexpected intimacy thrilled Prince Mayo; it wasn't something a noble daughter typically did. Detecting excitement in her eyes, he sensed she was there for more than a casual visit.

"Tell me, why have you come to such a secluded place? Is there something beyond just holding hands that you desire? Maybe a warm kiss on your soft lips" The prince's question surprised Zeep, she swallowed nervously but she chose not to reveal her fear of being alone with him and concerns about what people might say if they found them together.

Clearing her throat and avoiding the prince's gaze, Zeep stated, "I'm here to remind you that you'll have a beautiful and loving wife in me, and you won't need any other woman."

"Any man would be proud to have you as a wife. I wonder why you've stayed single for so long. You have me now, and I'll teach you everything about being with a man," he ran his hands on her smooth skin, and she remained silent.

"I am more than enough, and you'll see!" Zeep continued, maintaining her boldness.

"Will I? Is that what you've come to show me, beautiful one?" He ran his fingers over her lips, causing her to tremble slightly.

Believing it was an invitation, Prince Mayo moved closer, feeling the warmth of her body and the scent of oil on her skin. He struggled to resist the urge to undress her and discover all the beauty she concealed beneath her clothes.

"We have many years of marriage to teach each other about love," she said, distancing herself from him. Was she teasing him? Prince Mayo wondered. It seemed she was playing hard to get, wanting him to chase her before savoring her taste. If she didn't desire more than hand-holding, why be alone with him?

Closing the gap, he brought his face closer to hers. "No need for games. You'll be my wife soon, and I'll eventually possess every part of you. It wouldn't hurt to let me have a taste of what's to come," he declared, capturing her lips in a possessive kiss. She resisted, pushing against him.

He released her when she continued to resist. "Why fight against something we both should enjoy?" he asked angrily. "Why come to this secluded place if you plan to play the innocent?"

"I thought... I don't... I was only..." she muttered, completely confused about the scenario that unfolded between her and Prince Mayo. Seeing him in a different light left her unsure how to react in his presence.

Footsteps approached, making Zeep anxious about being discovered with the prince, who was to marry her soon. However, relief washed over her as the prince's guard arrived, informing him that his mother needed to speak with him.

"What does that irritating mother of mine want with me?" Prince Mayo complained. Zeep gasped at his insulting words towards his mother, despite her being rude; she would never insult her own parent.

Prince Mayo turned upon hearing her gasp and advanced menacingly. She moved back until her back hit a tree. "You should never have come here if your intention was to tease and upset me! I am a man and a son of a king; you should not play games with me!"

"I'm sorry... I only wanted to make sure you..." Zeep considered explaining why she was there, but the words sounded too silly, so she kept them to herself.

"Goodbye! You've ruined my day. I hope yours is better," he grunted, storming out of the little clearing where he had kissed Zeep.

Confused about how things turned ugly, Zeep judged herself for being too afraid and prudish to let the prince kiss her. Now, she feared losing the chance to become his wife. Regret filled her as she strolled back home, trying to hold back tears.

Zeep had ignited Prince Mayo's desire for a woman, and this time, he didn't desire a maid, as was his usual preference. His appetite that evening craved a refined daughter of a chief. He had previously driven Soma away, and now he needed her desperately to quench his need for a woman. Despite her pleas and willingness to fulfill his desires, he had chased her away. And it annoyed him greatly!

He walked home with frustration, pausing now and then to ponder how to satisfy his desires. Turning back to the river, he sought a quiet place to be with Soma and promptly commanded his guard to fetch her.

Soma arrived eagerly, hopeful that the prince might finally promise her marriage. "You came, my fiery beauty," he said, pulling her closer and showering kisses all over her face.

"What's come over you, Prince? Have you fallen in love with me?" She smiled, prideful that the prince still had eyes for her.

"The things you've made me feel, no one else has made me feel them. So maybe it is love. Maybe I've fallen for you!" He gazed deeply into her eyes before capturing her lips in a passionate kiss.

"Wait, my prince! Someone may find us, and you know what that would do to my reputation. Tell me, Prince Mayo, have you fallen for me, and do you intend to marry me?"

Prince Mayo paused, finding some clarity in thought since Zeep had stirred his desire. 

"Maybe I'll talk to my father about us! But first, why don't you kiss me? Make me feel like a man."

"Do I hear you begging for my touch?" Soma asked, running her hands over his chest as he breathed heavily.

"We can't do this here," she whispered when he kissed all over her body until he reached her breast. It was too much, and she knew it, but she couldn't bring herself to stop him.

"You were right when you said you'd keep my nights hot with passion. If anyone should be my wife, it should be Soma," he squeezed her thighs, drawing her closer, breathing heavily as if he had lost his senses. Soma enjoyed her influence over him and didn't want to stop, even though it was going too far.

She allowed his hands to venture into places they shouldn't be, and as he did, he kissed her, promising marriage, filling her with delight.

Their affair could have gone further to the point they would have both lost their minds when the guard interrupted once again, informing Prince Mayo that the queen urgently needed to see him. Grunting, he whispered to Soma, assuring her they would finish what they had started soon.

"So, does this mean you'll announce me as your wife..."

"I'm not the one to make that announcement; it's my father!" he snapped, adjusting his beads and robe.

"Yes, I know. You'll speak to him then?" She watched him closely, waiting for him to utter the words. However, he remained silent, only nodding before leaving her standing there, confused about her fate when the royal celebration day arrived the next day.