"We'll rest here for the night!" Kenoth shouted to the rest of his party.
He dismounted from the bay stallion as the others scrambled to gather firewood and set up the shelters. After making sure all was going well, Kenoth untied the woman who rode behind him and lifted her down.
"You better behave. You are worth much more without any bruises." he whispered sternly in her ear.
"Humph..." She replied as she glared at him.
She found him attractive, but hated him for kidnapping her and forcing her to do things against her will. She liked his voice. It was stern and commanding, but at the same gentle and calming. The dim moonlight caught in his eyes, making them sparkle.
Kenoth grabbed her arm and pulled her roughly to the center of the camp. A fire had been started and the tents were set up. The men had begun to bring out their instruments and play. Those who didn't play, danced to the lively music.
He gave her a cup of wine and a piece of meat. Reluctantly, she ate. She was hungry but denied it to herself, her pride stopping her. However, her hunger soon won and she ate. The meat was flavorful and the wine, good, but being forced to eat in this manner angered her.
Once finished, she was again grabbed by the arm. Kenoth put her into his tent and set a guard to watch her.
"Get rest." He hissed into her ear, "Tomorrow we reach the city."
"How dare you treat me like this. You will pay dearly." She growled angrily
"You are even prettier when you are angered." Kenoth said as he kissed her roughly, grabbing her breast.
She slapped him across the side of the face and ducked into the tent. Furious with herself, she sat on the cot. I am Princess Mirshann, I do not deserve to be treated in this manner." She thought to herself, "When my father hears of this..." Her anger began to dissipate as her mind drifted to Kenoth.
He was strong and well built, fairly tall, and overall very handsome. Yet, there seemed to be something more, something else underneath the tough exterior. The way he roughly kissed and grabbed her, excited Mirshann. She tried to deny all feeling for him but the building dampness said otherwise.
The celebrating outside began to settle down. The men checked their horses and went to their tents. Kenoth entered his, startling Mirshann. She turned and glared at him. He ignored her icy gaze and went to her, giving her another rough kiss.