Hareem of Queen Alessa
Darius's embrace

No leader is born from a calm wave. With all the bitterness of life that had been swallowed up, Emperor Alessa metamorphosed from a weak princess, turning into a very strong and respected emperor.

The head of Judas hanging in front of the Aegis gate is proof. The whole Aegis people are celebrating the victory. In the protection of the Gods, they were free from the usurpation and oppression of the Diocletianians.

Thanks to His Majesty's leader Emperor Alessa Melaina Aphrodie the crown princess, a few months later, Aegis again became safe and peaceful.

Emperor Alessa began to prepare again for her wedding ceremony which had been delayed. Although until now he does not know how the fate of King Fabian, his former lover, but life must continue.

Without the presence of Fabian, the Emperor even already had four prospective concubines with their respective properties that complement each other's lives.

"Don't ever think I'd be ruined without you, Fabian. The invitation as proof that you are not that strong. You're not that strong to hold on to this heart." With a slanted smile Emperor Alessa gulped down her drink. I don't know why he wanted to get drunk today.

King Fabian has divorced Queen Anna. The important information was received by Emperor Alessa from a spy whom he believed strongly.

"If the news is true, then now Fabian is no longer a husband. If he wanted to, it would be very easy for him to meet me immediately," he lamented.

Such was the woman, no matter an emperor, if she had fallen in love, then she had turned into a fool. Fabian's betrayal was a wound, but even now he still hopes Fabian returns.

Emperor Alessa again downed the best wine the Aegis kingdom had.

"I'm not as stupid as I used to be, Fabian. I used to be weak and naive. My world was once just you. Now you see for yourself, my life is surrounded by men."

One more sip. I don't know how many glasses poured by loyal servants surround him.

Alessa accidentally did not invite the hareem to join and drink together as usual. He just wants to swallow his own remnants of past foolishness that until now still feels sore slicing his heart.

"Pour again!" he slammed the glass. The waiter picked up a new glass, then started pouring hundreds of years old wine. After dozens of glasses, his body now fell flat on the carpet.

***

The prospective concubines chatted casually after riding on a sunny morning. The four of them had a horse race, and now everyone was exhausted. The impromptu horse race was won by Prince Lucas in first place.

In a pool of crystal clear water, Prince Lucas, Prince Evandor, Prince Jerome and Helios were engrossed in talking about their beloved Emperor.

"I'm sure His Majesty the Emperor will spend the first night with me." Prince Lucas sprinkled water on Prince Jerome's face. "You know why? Because I am the most powerful. It's been proven, horse racing, I'm the winner."

"Don't be too arrogant. Just another horse race, that means a great horse, not you" Prince Jerome said.

"Mighty problem, you better look at your body size first" he continued, comparing his stocky hands with Prince Lucas's small hands. The difference is very clear. The body of Prince Jerome was indeed burly and dense. Almost his entire body was muscular.

The other two men laughed mockingly at Prince Lucas who was met by Prince Jerome "I want the first night, yes! not to wrestle!" This time Prince Lucas. Prince Evandor and Helios laughed out loud.

Prince Lucas, who felt humiliated, did not accept. He got up from his seat and puffed out his chest. His eyes looked at the prospective concubines while sticking out his index finger. "Well, if horse racing still doesn't convince you that I deserve to spend the first night with my dear Emperor, I will challenge you to go swimming. From here we will see, who is the strongest!"

"You think I'm scared?" Prince Jerome accepted the challenge. He also prepared to go to the pool. Then the other two men followed. Helios and Prince Evandor did not want to lose. What else is connected with the Emperor.

"Nobody cheats, who's the quickest to come back here, he's the winner." Lucas gave aba-aba.

"One, two!" Prince Jerome began to count.

Byurs! On the count of three their bodies were lost in the water.

The four mighty bodies began to be seen in the pond. They're speeding. For men, this kind of competition feels fun, as well as thrilling.

Prince Lucas was contorting his body with a backstroke. It seems that he is very adept with that style, because the position of his nose is more free to breathe air.

Prince Evandor is busy with freestyle. The splashing of water to and fro spread his arms wide, he tried to focus forward, occasionally his head poking above the surface of the pool.

Prince Jerome is more in control of the breaststroke. It turns out that this is the secret of his sixpack stomach. His abdominal muscles become highly trained in this style.

"Gruh!"

Prince Jerome poked his head first at the finish line, followed by Prince Lucas, Prince Evandor in third, then last was Helios.

"It's been proven who's the strongest, right? So you have to accept that the Emperor chose to spend the first night with me" he said with a grin. His swimming ability is as good as that.

"Are you willing if the Emperor we love is just busy being kissed on the first night by him?" ask Prince Lucas who is still shocked by reality. If he is defeated by his infuriating rival beyond Helios. He really is not willing!

"Hey, remember the deal. The victor, who has the right to embrace the Emperor all night" Prince Jerome said with a witty smile. It's fun flirting with Prince Lucas.

"No! I won't let it!" Lucas wanted to jump to attack Prince Evandor. Helios managed to hold his body.

"Take me off, Mr. Helios!"

"Get the match! I'm asking for a wean!"

The jokes, ridicule, and insults of the four of them do sound late, but it only strengthens their friendship bonds.

***

Meanwhile, Emperor Alessa was enjoying the twilight in the park with Darius.

The woman was apparently still not satisfied to let go of the longing with the warlord who was always by her side. Both in difficulty and in pleasure.

"You know what I was thinking when Tristan grabbed me, Darius?" tanyanya while kissing lily petals that smell as fragrant as possible.

"You must be very frightened, Your Majesty."

"Yes, I was so scared that I subconsciously called out your name, Darius."

Once again in a longer time Emperor Alessa smelled the scent of lily while closing her eyes.

Commander Darius swallowed the saliva seeing how beautiful the Emperor was in such a pose. Darius looked like he was looking at the beauty of a living painting. The painting is real with him.

Beautiful eyelids, thick arched eyebrows, smooth blushing cheeks, and look at those red lips. Unknowingly, Darius' heart beat started racing faster.

When the emperor Alessa called out the word 'your name' Darius' body seemed to float high into the air, his face blushed instantly.

Darius did not think that the beautiful woman was so dependent on him.

But only for a moment did the happy hue stop by, remembering that soon Emperor Alessa was about to get married. 'If I had been a little bolder, ' his mind was upset.

Darius looked straight ahead, his feelings now raging.

For a long time she harbored this feeling, even long before Princess Alessa knew Prince Fabian.

Darius continued to hold the taste, but hearing the words 'your name' Darius' chest was like he was about to explode.

"Do you mean to mention the name of the servant, Your Majesty?"

"Why? You don't believe it? Have you ever seen me lie?Are-"

Emperor Alessa's words were cut short as Darius suddenly hugged her tightly. Very tight, so he had trouble breathing.

Tbc.