Chapter 95 - Fallen Prey

He went on describe his efforts to support aspiring artists in honing their skills and creating trade around artwork to make art a profession for more people to make a living from. Prince Kin also constructed and help support many performance venues in various large cities in the empire. I guess even Prince Kin has found a way to contribute to the development of the empire.

I wasn’t sure if it was the pressure of spending time with Prince Kin or today’s hot weather, but I was starting to feel dizzy and I felt a slight headache. My mind struggled to keep up with the things that Prince Kin was talking so animatedly about.

“That’s pretty amazing. I didn’t know that so much effort went into art…” I complimented honesty. In a different way to Ren, Prince Kin was helping people in his own way by doing things that he likes.

“You have a very beautiful face and figure, I’m sure you’ll make a good actress on stage…” Prince Kin said as he laughed a little.

“I don’t think so but I’m thankful for your kind compliments…” I replied with a polite smile.

I tried to keep my answers vague as I felt the nagging headache getting worst and worst. Prince Kin continued speaking, oblivious to my discomfort. I should probably head back soon to get some rest. The hot weather seemed to be getting to me and suddenly my clothes felt too thick and heavy on my skin.

“So…how are things going with my brother?” Prince Kin asked, suddenly changing the subject of the conversation.

“With the crown prince? Umm…I think our relationship is progressing normally as to be expected,” I replied, suddenly on guard.

“Hmm…I see. I have to say I’ve never seen Ren so interested in a woman before…” Prince Kin said as he rubbed his chin as if thinking of something.

“What do you mean?” I asked, a little curious. I did want to know more about Ren.

“Ren has little to no interest in women in general and it has never happened that he’s spent time with one for so long,” Prince Ken said with a small laugh.

I wouldn’t call the time I’ve spent with Ren ‘so long’, so I wondered how short his other relationships were…

“I see…” I mumbled.

“Which makes me wonder…what is it about you that is so special…” Prince Kin said as his eyes stared at me as if appraising my worth.

It was like the air around him had changed and that frightened me. I felt the hairs on the back of my neck stand up…

“I don’t think…that there’s anything special about me…” I replied, trying to keep the panic from showing in my voice.

“I’m sure that’s not true and there’s no need for you to be so modest…” Prince Kin said as he leaned closer to me from across the table.

His change in mannerism and the way that he was looking suggestively at me made me feel cornered like a prey. I knew then that it was a mistake coming to this place to meet him alone. My headache had gotten much worst, my body felt hot, and it was starting to get harder to breathe. I should probably ask to take my leave right now.

“I think I should leave for the day. I don’t want to overstay my welcome…” I said as politely as I could before I began getting up from my seat.

I felt extremely unwell when I stood up. My head felt heavy and unbelievably hazy, I couldn’t keep my balance at all. Quickly, I reached out to grip the table with my hands to maintain my balance. I didn’t want to believe it. How could I get so sick…and so suddenly?

“Oh dear…let me help support you,” Prince Kin said as he quickly came to my side and wrapped an arm around my waist to support me.

“Prince Kin…” I called his name, my voice sounding so weak. I wanted to tell him to let me go, but I couldn’t. My head hurts…

“You should come and rest this way on the sofa,” Prince Kin said as he guided me towards a large sofa in the room.

The short walk to the sofa left me panting for breath. My body feels abnormally hot, and my clothes felt tight. I wanted to remove them…

“Your body is reacting so much and so fast…I’ve used the potion many times before, but I’ve never seen a woman reacting to it this fast…” Prince Kin whispered seductively into my ear.

A potion…? What did he give me? Is that why…I’m feeling this way?

Was that why he spent so much time talking to me? All this time, he’s been waiting for the potion to take effect?

His arm around my waist tightened, pulling me closer to his body as he stared down at my face. He’s too close…

“Prince Kin…please stop…” I managed to say although my throat felt so dry.

I used my hands to push against his chest; however, my body felt heavy and weak. It felt like I had a mild fever, and my mind was hazy. I couldn’t think straight, and I shook my head from side to side, trying to desperately clear my mind.

“Relax…don’t resist it. Let the pleasure take over your body…” Prince Kin hissed in my ear.

The next moment, I felt the sensation of the sofa against my back and realized that Prince Kin had pushed me down onto the sofa. I needed to scream for help, but I didn’t have the strength or control for that anymore. My body felt like it was on fire, and I couldn’t stop myself from writhing from the discomfort.

“You must be feeling so hot right now, I’ll help remove your clothes for you…” Prince Kin said with a laugh as his hands boldly reached for the sash around my waist.

He’s going to strip me. How can I stop him? I shouldn’t have come here…

Why didn’t I listen to Ren…?

Ren…where are you right now?

Ren! Help me!

--To be continued…