Author's note
Hello, dear reader! Miss Roberta here! First of all, I want to make it clear that this story and everything in it (people, traditions, etc.) are entirely fictional and not meant to reflect reality in any way whatsoever. So, having made that clear, I hope you enjoy it, and in advance, thank you for reading! XOXO
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Princess Catherine Lombardi was sitting at her vanity, her maid carefully combing her golden locks. It was a very special day; Her Royal Highness had just turned 21, and it was time for her physical evaluation.
It was tradition that the noblewomen went through a physical evaluation before getting married, and the Princess was no exception. Actually, her evaluation was more strict; after all, she would be marrying the King and bearing the next line of heirs to the throne. It was essential that her health was perfect.
She was ready for the process. She had been woken up early to bathe in rose water, and the maids applied scented oil to her pulse points. She smelled divine and looked even better: perfect hair, flawless skin, her lips plump and red, and her very blue eyes making her look like an angel descended from the skies. To top it all off, she was wearing the fanciest crown from her collection, gold adorned with diamonds that shined like stars and lit up her doll face.
Princess Catherine was a bit narcissistic; she loved staring at herself in the mirror and appreciating how good she looked. She was entranced by her own beauty, and it was her governess's voice that finally brought her back to reality.
"Princess, it's almost time. Are you ready?"
The Princess took a deep breath before answering.
"I think so," she said, turning to look at Lady Mary, her governess, "but I'm still feeling a bit nervous. What if I do something wrong?"
"Don't worry about that. Remember everything I taught you and go with the flow," Lady Mary answered delicately, reaching out to hold Catherine's hands. "Katie, my dearest heart, you're the most perfect maiden to ever step on this earth. There's no way you'll do anything wrong."
Catherine gave her governess a beautiful smile and a light peck on the lips before both of them went to the castle's main meeting room. The Princess was feeling a bit cold; after all, the halls weren't heated, and as per tradition, she was wearing a white camisole adorned with beautiful embroidery but so thin that her lovely pink nipples were showing.
The Princess started preparing for her evaluation since she turned 18, but still, she was feeling utterly embarrassed about having to show up with so little clothing in front of the Queen Dowager.
Lady Mary gave Katie's shoulders an encouraging squeeze and stared deeply into her eyes.
"Not really in the mood, are we?" said Lady Mary.
Catherine slightly nodded; she could feel her stomach turning from anxiety.
"Let me help you with that," the governess said, gently pressing her lips against the Princess's.
The churning in the Princess's stomach soon turned into butterflies; Lady Mary was an exceptional kisser. The governess softly slipped her tongue inside the Princess's mouth and lightly pinched her nipples, making them hard and perky. She kissed Katie until she was sure that the Princess would be too horny to feel anxious.
"It's time," Lady Mary said, parting their kiss.
Catherine nodded, feeling refreshed from all the affection she received from her governess. She knocked on the door three times exactly, and immediately heard a voice answering:
"Come in."
Katie opened the door, and inside the meeting room, the Queen Dowager was sitting in a fancy chair. She looked around the age of 50, but she was stunning anyway. Unlike the Royal Family of Lombardi, who usually had blonde hair and blue eyes, the Royal Family of Bourbon had impressive red hair and green eyes that reminded one of the depths of the forests.
"Welcome, Princess Catherine," said the Queen with a sly smile. "Please come sit with me."
Catherine and Lady Mary curtseyed to the guest, and then they each took a seat in front of her.
"May I call you Katie?" the Queen asked.
"Certainly, Your Majesty."
"Wonderful!" she said, turning towards Lady Mary. "And I believe you're her governess?"
"Yes, Your Majesty. I'm Princess Lombardi's governess, Mary Carpelan," she answered politely.
"So, as you know, I'm here for your physical evaluation," the Queen started explaining. "It's fundamental to be meticulous with your evaluation, Katie, because as we all know, you're betrothed to my son, the honored King of the South Lands, and it's essential that you, as his future wife and next Queen, be up for the part."