In The Rough - The Chronicles of the Diamond Prince
Chapter 13 -- The Honored Guest
Content warning:
strong language, mentions of PTSD/anxiety, mentions of abuse/neglect, graphic sexual content
Mistress Dani very rarely allowed other free people to touch Declan just yet, She saw him as precious and delicate, even without all the mental and physical trauma. If someone mishandled him, the repairs would be time consuming and strenuous. When She did on rare occasions allow it however, She had rules. Rule number one, be careful of, and don't mention the scars. She didn't need anyone digging up that dirt when he was supposed to be doing his job. She also didn't want anyone marking him in anyway, he was Hers to mark. She wanted no mistake when it came to who he belonged to.
The first time She did allow it, a business associate was at the manor from another country, and this country was known to have much fewer slaves, and especially very few, if any, male.
"Now that business is concluded," Dani said, standing and shaking the woman's hand. "You have a few hours before your flight, could I interest you in a drink, Ms. Calada?" she asked politely.
"Yes, I'd very much like that. Travel is so tedious." Dani led the way out of the office. "You have so many servants." Ms. Calada remarked as they strolled towards the sitting room. "How many are slaves?" she asked with curiosity.
"Nearly all." Dani said with a smile. "I have an employed servant as head of each department, the remainder belong to me, or the rescue."
"Really?" she said with fascination. "My household has only two slaves."
"Female?" Dani inquired.
"Oh yes, of course." She said as they reached the sitting room. "It is believed that males are far too aggressive to be tamed; they remain defiant throughout their service. They also never fall into their roles with the enthusiasm of females." She explained as Dani snapped her fingers at a passing service girl who knelt immediately.
"What can I get you, my guest?" Dani asked.
"Oh, do you happen to have any of that lovely Nellura Red wine you served at the banquet last year?"
"Yes of course. And the white for me." she said, turning to the girl at her feet. And have someone send in Declan and Phoenix, please." She said giving the girl an affectionate pat. The girl smiled.
"Of course, Mistress." She stood and left. With a bow to their guest.
"I hope it's not too presumptuous, but I thought maybe you would like to meet a couple of males I've acquired." Dani said with a knowing smirk.
"You have male slaves here?...Now?" she asked with shock.
"Why, yes. I think you'll find them quite different from what you've heard." She then considered something and continued. "But please, don't mention the scars in front of them. It does upset them so." She trailed off with a sad smile.
"The... scars?" Ms. Calada inquired cautiously, almost like she was getting nervous.
"Yes, my newest has been through quite some intense situations in his past, he was quite a mess when he came to me, actually. But he's on the mend now." She recalled with fondness. After a few moments of awkward silence, the girl returned with the ladies' drinks and knelt quietly off to the side in case they needed anything else. "Are they on their way?" She asked the girl.
"Yes Mistress, Declan needed to get dressed." She replied to the floor.
"Ah yes, of course. Silly boy seems to have a bit of a dislike for clothing. We have to remind him that not everyone is ready to behold his dazzling body." She mused with a chuckle to herself.
After some chatting and a refill on the wine, the boys appeared in the doorway. "Ah good; boys." She cooed, motioning for them to enter. As much as She wanted to watch Her boys, She turned Her attention to the woman sitting with Her, whose face showed clearly, she hadn't been ready to believe it, (or that she really did), and her body was still, mid-sip of her wine. The pair elegantly strode forward, their heights only off by mere centimeters, their hair and body type so very similar. They'd obviously taken into consideration the guest and taken a moment to freshen up. Both their hair was done neatly, and they were dressed in matching shirts (white and green, respectively) and black slacks and they both had radiant smiles on their faces. They never disappointed their Mistress.
They dropped to their knees before them and in unison, "Mistress. Ma'am" nodding to each before directing their eyes to the floor.
"Ms. Calada, may I introduce Declan and Phoenix; my personal bed warming slave, and personal service slave." She said, reaching forward and gently running a finger down Declan's cheek. She saw his glow of pride at Her words, and felt it surge into Her hand. Her guest continued to stare, apparently dumbstruck, so Dani continued. "Phoenix has been with me for many years. He is a pure-bred slave coming from a long-distinguished line known for their docile temperament. Declan has only been with me a few months, but he has been an absolute dream. A mixed breed, he comes from very humble beginnings and is smart, sweet and attentive." Dani preened with pride. The woman finally managed to swallow her mouthful of wine.
"They... they obey?" she asked hesitantly.
"Phoenix?" Dani directed the question to him.
"In all things, without question Mistress. We are Yours." He vowed, lowering his forehead to the ground momentarily.
"Wow." The woman whispered under her breath. "And they are... so pretty." She remarked, looking them over.
"Would you like a demonstration?" Dani asked, motioning at the service girl for another round. The woman just nodded. "Have you ever been