James

Ethan and I make our way to the buffet table as we let Odessa handle her adoring crowd.
They all came in, in such a large number. It is terrifying to imagine such a crowd all in just one room.

"Just try and grab as much food as you can" Ethan mumbles as he grabs a plate and picks up dozens of pies with his chubby hands.
"Ey, take it easy!" I punch his arm. "Leave some for me!"

We eat our way through bounteous supplies of pies, cooked pork and dozens of miniature pastries. By the time we're finished, I am feeling quite sick.

It seems my idea of surfeit eating wasn't the best idea.

I am about to turn and head to the bathroom when suddenly a young girl appears before me.
Wearing a forest green dress, she glowers, keeping her sharp eyes on me.

"James?" I glance and I can now see her powder blue eyes twinkling under the chandelier light. Her blonde hair shimmers and hangs at her shoulders as she lingers over and grabs a glass of champagne.

I am stunned by her beauty as she stares towards me taking small sips of her beverage. I am speechless as I have never seen such a masterpiece in my life.

"You don't remember me, do you?"

I tilt my head to the side, feigning confusion. She holds her gaze, wanting to see my reaction.
She takes a sip of her drink and gives me a spiteful look.
"Wow and I thought I was a slut"

She leans in close, revealing more of her cleavage than her low cut dress already exposes.
"I totally do, ah..." I mange to spit out while being captivated by her beauty.

She grumbles, twirling a small lock of her hair.

Suddenly I am interrupted by Odessa barging in. She grabs my collar forcefully and panics "By any chance do you know where the prince is"

I roll my eyes. I can't be her babysitter all the time.

"No I haven't, now go find him yourself"

She says something I don't catch but marches away, grabbing at the end of her trail.

I turn my direction to the girl and then it hits me.

"You're Audrey Lowry, right?"
She mockingly claps her slender hands together and replies, "Yes I am Audery Lowry, the girl you hooked up with in the closet room at the party for the celebration of the boreal trading agreement"

Now I remember. Damn she was good.

I brush back my hair and let out a small laugh. "Sorry for forgetting, I've just been busy, doing important things, like being the next heir to the throne, you know things like that"

She smirks. "It's hard to believe you're the next heir to the throne"
"And why is that?" I playfully question, but also extremely curious to hear her answer.

She looks down at the floor and says matter of factly "You're too good of a kisser to be the next king"

Suddenly she grabs at my sleeve and notices my watch.
"You always have a new watch on whenever I see you" she remarks. I can only nod as her touch pulses throughout my body, making the hairs on my body stand.

"It's my brother's watch. It was a part of the will"
Instantly she looks up, her eyes full of sorrow. "Oh I'm sorry"

I grumble. If I hear one more person, especially this attractive girl to sympathies, as if they know what it's like, I will bash my head against the wall.

I turn back to Audery who stares down at her empty glass. Now it's my time to shine.

"Look, I'll get you another drink and if I prove worthy of your time, we can have dinner"

"So a date?"
"A date" I reply spontaneously.

She speculates me, her eyes showing a hint of disgust.
"So you also forgot I have a boyfriend?"

I stare stunned at my doltish thinking.
How could I forget? That's why we stopped our little fling in the first place.

"It's okay, he's a guard from New Ferand, and besides I don't remember either"

I fumble and quickly she turns away. Smelling her rich perfume makes me quiver, lusting for her.

I grab at her arm and she twists around, looking intently into my eyes.

"How about I make you remember me"

* * * * *

As soon as I finish my drink, we both rush upstairs out of sight.

Before we even make it down the hall to my room, we pound ourselves against the wall, kissing passionately all over.

Steadily we make it to my room, the place where the real action begins.

We kiss and grab at each other's flesh as we place ourselves on top of my bed.

"Now I definitely remember"
Audery speaks against my lips as she starts to take off my suit jacket.

She caresses my cheek and kisses me on the lips, tugging her nails into my side.

We are oblivious to everything around us as we pull each other closer, both wanting more and more.

"I am so glad you came tonight" I breathe huskily as I rub my hands against her tender neck.

Soon she starts playing with her sleeves, gingerly sliding them down one by one.

But as soon as she does, I stop myself and get up from the bed, my hair sweeping across my face.

"What seems to be the matter-"
I place a finger against her lips.

"Do you hear that?" I ask as sweat pours down my face.

There is a silence of briskful heavy panting as we both try to listen.

"It sounds like screaming" Audery inputs, propping herself up on her elbows.

Instantly my heart starts pounding as I fear the worst possible outcome.

"Odessa"

I warn you the next chapter is a bit gritty and some sences may be a bit graphic, especially towards the end...so please if you are sensitive do not read as this is a PG-13 story!
Anyways I hope you like this chapter! It was fun to write! I like to see a flirting James!