Round Two
Brett assessed the situation and saw that the men began to question each other in their minds. The Queen had left enough doubt in the minds of these men that they began to turn to their natural instincts of survival. A few of the men went off on their own, Brett was sure that they had not moved too far from each other. He went back towards the river. He was sure no one had seen the cave. He wanted to think about the current situation that they were in and then he heard the cannon fire 5 times. Bret figured that these were to mark the deaths. He found a makeshift bowl to add water to. He filled the bowl with water and put in a tablet to purify the water.
The sun had not set yet, so he pulled out the list that Viviana gave him. He looked in his bag and grabbed a piece of scorched wood from the fire he had grabbed. He had never met Queen Alexandra, only had heard of her. She destroyed men at will and he was not planning on being one of her last victims. Clenching his jaw, he studied the list. Every last man there had been to a war of their own countries making. He heard the footsteps before he saw them. Moving back into the cave, he peeked out to see Brian and Mark talking by the river.
“I saw him come this way.” Brian stated.
“Well maybe he got lost along the way.” Mark muttered. “Where did you go to war? Who did you kill?”
“I don’t think we should be discussing this.” Brian answered. “I don’t relive the past. I simply want to survive this.”
“Well we all are going to find out eventually.” Mark answered as he pushed his dark hair out of his eyes, his beard had started growing in. Stepping forward, he walked right into the pool that was to the side of the river and disappeared. Both Brian and Brett looked as this happened. Brian stepped back to wait to see why Mark was gone. It did not take long before Brian knew why, he felt the dart in his neck before he could hear the whoosh it made. Falling forward, he soon joined Mark in the pool.
Brett wondered if what Viviana shared was true about him being the only one that had the list. There was someone out there with a vengeance who knew something. All he wanted to do was survive. Then he thought about Horus, the only one who seemed to say anything when it was announced why they were here.
Quietly the night came as Brett waited, it was the second day that he had gone without food and knew that the water was the only thing saving his life. He waited for the night’s announcement. He was sure it was not to long before it would come out of the air like every night. He grabbed the thin blanket and waited, he figured that the others would do the killing for him as hyped up as they got once it was announced that they had each killed someone within the group. Or at least someone connected to each member. He was partially correct. Most of the men had killed each other once they figured out who the other was.
Alexandra sat in her tower, her eyes on all the men. Each one of them had a different camera that followed them. She had the best technology to watch them. She had cameras on small spy cams that followed the men in silence. She watch Brett, he brooded while he waited. She noticed that he and Horus had managed to avoid the other men almost completely. Her heart raced when she saw that Brian and Mark was close to where Brett was, however she also saw them shot with darts from the treetops. She did not see who it was, she just knew that is how they died. She had started out with 20 men, each one dying within in a few hours of starting.
As she looked on, the ones that were left standing were Brett, Richard, Greg, Horus, and Kyle. She figured that she would round them up soon for the final test. She had Leon set up the stage in the center of the town. He had brought in all the people from the towns of the people connected to the five survivors. She moved out to the balcony and looked down to watch the party below. No one knew what was going to happen except for her closest servants. She looked over at Viviana, pointing her finger and wiggling it. Viviana ran over and curtsied.
“Yes my Queen.” She stated.
“Are the rooms set up?” Alexandra asked.
“Yes my Queen.” Viviana stated.
“Good, take the decoys out and bring the men in without them seeing each other.” Alexandra started to go back in. She had rooms set up with video recordings of each of the deaths that each man had performed in their lifetime. She wanted to fuel the fire to have a real champion, however she also was sending decoys to find out what they held under those loin clothes they owned. In the back of her head, she already knew who would win.
The Final Quest of Survival
The decoys went out to the designated locations. Each was a woman to entice the men. Wearing nothing more than a shift to get the men. She sent Viviana to Brett to find him and bring him in. As the women went out, they were taken there by a guide who would leave them silently so that they would walk up on the men. Alexandra knew this was a calculated risk in the sense the men could quickly kill these women in turn once startled. Because of that, they carried darts of their own that carried poison.
Slowly the women started to go to their designated areas to wake the men. Most of them were awake already. As the women moved forward, Alexandra got on the microphone once again.
“Gentlemen,” she began, “you are everything I thought you would be. With five of you left, I have sent lovely escorts to bring you back for the arena match.” She paused.
“You are welcome to do with your escorts as you wish, only when you come back to the quarters that will be provided for you so you may rest and eat. I will be awaiting your best tomorrow.” She saw the men looking for the decoys, all except Brett that was. It was like he did not care.
He picked up his bag and headed out back towards where they had woken up. He remember the way, he was an excellent tracker. He thought back to when he had killed someone, it was in self-defense. Some kid that tried to set his family’s home on fire. He had served his time in the war that his country went to, however he had been lucky never to have to destroy someone along the way. It was not until he had gone home that he had to use his sword against a man. As he was walking, he saw her. Viviana approached him. They walked in silence, he noticed she was very quiet as they walked along. He was not sure who the Queen was, he did know that he would be very happy with Viviana. He almost wanted to find a way out with her. There was something about her that he desired. She took his hand and began to walk through the meadow to the land that was beyond the forest. They were whisked away to a room without Brett being able to see anything.
Once to the room Viviana began to dance for Brett. She shut the door and locked it as he walked to the shower room. Alexandra was able to see each room that the men were in. Several had already taken the decoys to bed with them and were having their way, as if they had already won the games. She started the tapes and each man stopped to see who they would destroy the next day. She saw their surprise, everyone except for Brett who was busy washing up. It seemed he did not care much for the games that he was immersed in. He came out with a towel around his waist. Viviana was sprawled out on the bed without a stitch of clothing on.
Alexandra zoomed in on Brett and watched how he reacted. He threw the towel he wore on Viviana to cover her bounty. Finding a pair of shorts he placed them on, not before Alexandra saw what he was working with. She gasped and looked between Horus and Brett. She knew who the winner had to be. She noticed that Horus was holding his decoy down by the wrist and having no mercy as she cried out for more and more, her legs wrapped around his body tightly as she pushed up into him. So he not only had a nice package, he knew how to use it well.
Alexandra let her hands wander down between her thighs as she felt her nub and sighed. She could not wait to have her way with the man who won. She watched each screen enjoying what she saw and rubbed her hard clit until her body was arching and she was crying out in her own pleasure. She heard a knock on the door and closed her legs standing to answer the door. It was Leon. Opening the door, he brought her dinner to the table. Nodding as he left, Alexandra looked at him.
“Everything will come clean tomorrow.” She stated clearly.
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br /> “Yes my Queen.” He nodded again and left.
Brett looked at Viviana and sighed. He desired her greatly, however he was sure she was still a virgin and he wanted no part of that. Finally he looked at the tape, he saw all he needed to see. Horus was standing above his mother as he pounded into her and sliced her throat as she begged for him to stop. He turned the video off by throwing the vase from the table, shattering the video screen. His insides seethed as Viviana turned to hold him and tried to get him to settle down. Finally he fell asleep only for a moment, he awoke with Viviana kissing him on the forehead. He threw the covers off and saw his clothes hanging on the back of a chair. There was not much there for him to wear. A simple loin cloth again along with the bag of weapons.
He grabbed the bag and put on the cloth while Viviana walked him to the arena where the other men were already standing and waiting on blocks. There was electrical wire around the circle so that they would not step out early. Viviana took Brett by the hand and let him to his circle, kissing his hand as she walked away.
He searched for Horus and found him directly across from him in the arena. His rage was building as he remembered the pained face on his mother. He gave out a cry as the others had no idea what was going on. Horus smirked as the men looked at him. For the most part, Horus had affected each and every one of the men in some way or another.
“Gentlemen,” Alexandra stood up. “Welcome, it is my hand and my bed you fight for.”
They all looked and nodded in frustration. They were ready to destroy each other, not win the hand of a woman they did not know. They would rather have the girls from the bed the night before. At least they knew what their bodies looked like. They heard the buzzer go off and the electrical wires fell to the ground. Horus was the first off his circle as he moved quickly towards the man to his left. He carried a simple knife and as he circled he sliced the man’s throat and he moved forward taking out one more on his way to Brett.
As he approached Brett who was quickly assessing the situation, Brett moved quickly to the center of the arena so that Horus would have to join him. He threw a dart at the last contestant. He was not sure who the three men were that just died, his eyes were focused on Horus. Horus cracked his neck and looked at Brett.
“I know who you are you little bastard.” Horus bellowed. “I will enjoy killing you.”
Brett remained silent as he watched Horus closely. Horus charged at him as Brett spun around and pulled out a razor blade that he had hidden in his palm, cutting Horus on the ribcage. Horus howled out as he felt the poison running through his veins. Alexandra watched and smiled as she did not notice Viviana moving closer beside her. She was enthralled with what was going on below. As Viviana stood up, Alexandra kept her eyes on the games.
Horus fell to his knees and looked up at Alexandra trying to cry out as he saw what was going on. His hands outstretched, Brett kicked Horus in his back and knocked him to the ground as Viviana brought the dagger up to Alexandra’s neck quickly. With one swift motion, Alexandra held her throat and looked at Viviana who pushed her off the balcony to join Horus below. Viviana and Brett looked at each other and the audience gasped in shock.
Without a word, Brett walked towards the exit to go back to his room and pointed to Viviana to join him. Leon stood up and began to explain to the audience as to what happened as the two disappeared into the room they shared the night before. Without any warning, Brett took Viviana into his arms and kissed her forcibly, slamming the door behind him with his foot. Ripping off her clothes as her hands went down to take off his loin cloth. Her hands making him harder than she expected him to be. His hand rubbing her breast, as his mouth sucked on her nipples and forced her legs open. He could not hold back anymore. He thrust into her as she cried out, his mouth found hers as he slowly moved back and forth. Kissing her forehead and her mouth, then tracing his mouth down her neck.
His hands holding onto the fullness of her hips as her body arched into his. She clawed at his back and bit his shoulder as she cried out for more. He pulled on her hair, exposing her neck. She bucked back against him as he felt her shudder under him. Her nails dug into his skin as he groaned and laid on top of her panting.
“How did you know?” She finally asked after she caught her breath.
“Because my mom told me about the Royal family.” He touched her hair, “They were red heads. Alexandra had ebony hair like the blackness of her heart.” He kissed her nose and brought her with him to the shower. This was not going to be the end of the games they had.
Victorian Secrets
The Barons' Temptation
By Lady Aingealicia
Hidden Agenda
Lady Angela had become very sought after once word had spread of her work with the Duke and Duchess and what a success it was in exposing the tavern thieves. She was sought after more than she expected and found herself in a mystery at every turn. Using her wisdom of the world she lived in and the connections created along the way there was nothing that could stop her from finding out what others could not see. Now there was a death in the community and a Baron who was accused. Lady Angela had to don her red cape one more time to find out more about The Barons’ Temptation to clear his name and reputation.
Vacation Time
Diego and Angela sat in the carriage looking at each other. Angela licked her lips and began to close the curtains to signal that they were not to be disturbed. They were headed to the Baron’s house on the coast to collect the children. Diego was related to the Baron and had agreed to take the children with him to allow Diego and Angela some time alone after the baby was born. All Angela seemed to do with the break was relax and heal, it was not an easy delivery and Diego did not want her pregnant again, so he had stayed away. Now they were stuck together and 2 days away from the Baron’s castle. He could not fight off the hunger he saw in Angela’s eyes as she climbed over on top of him.
She traced her gloved hand down his neck and began to undo his pants. Her blue eyes searched his as he moved his hands to the back of her dress and down her back. She lifted up her skirts and straddled his hips. Kissing him softly, Diego placed his hands on her hips and pulled up the skirts so he could feel her skin under the clothes she wore. Soon Angela freed Diego’s manhood and began to rub up and down with her hips. He could barely hold back as his mouth kissed her hungrily. He had had his time with Katarina and Maria while Angela was not accepting him during recovery, he found out he missed his wife in his bed during this time.
He pushed Angela back on the seat and pulled her pantaloons down, pressing into her. Pinning her hands above her head, he felt how wet she was as he entered her. She moved to arch into him as her bosom showed and he kissed the pillows of her breast as she sighed.
“Diego,” Angela said as her legs wrapped around his hips pulling him into her. “I have missed you my love.”
“I have missed you too.” He gasped as his hips moved faster into her. Letting her wrist go, she wrapped them around his neck and pulled his mouth to hers to kiss him deeply as her hips thrust up to meet his movement.
“Don’t stop.” She cried out as her head was thrown back and she broke the kiss. Diego began to groan as he thrust in one last time. He had not been with Angela for so long, he released quickly, so quickly, he was not able to pull out before he exploded inside her. He fell on top of Angela’s breast and shook his head.
“I hope you do not get pregnant again.” He uttered as he shook his head. “I don’t want to lose you.” He grabbed a cloth and gave it to her so she could wipe herself. Cleaning himself up with a cloth and some water, he found a bag that was not being used and placed the cloth in the bag as he looked at Angela. She finished cleaning up and he felt the carriage come to a stop.
Opening the curtains, Angela saw that they were right outside of the Baron’s and Baronesses home, in the town right before the castle. Diego and Angela had 3 carriages with them on their travels. As they stopped, Angela noticed that Richard had gotten out of the bac
k carriage to meet up with them. As he opened the door, Angela looked at him, she did not like Richard; however he was the Baronesses nephew and had asked to come along. Letting himself in, he sat by Diego. Angela noticed that Richard looked like Katherine in his features.
He had a sharp nose and high cheekbones. His eyes sparkled as they got closer to the castle. The one thing that was the closest to his Aunt was his tongue. Full of slippery lies. Angela had come close to catching Katherine in her lies, yet they always seemed to be tied up to make sense once she tried to expose them. She adored Edgar and his gentle heart and the whole family did not like Katherine, however they would not intervene in the marriage because they respected Edgar and his ways. Something did not sit right with Angela concerning Richard.
“Well we are close I see.” Richard commented.
“Yes, we are.” Angela commented as she stepped out of the carriage and walked around. Approaching the coachman she looked at him. “When will we move again?” She asked.
“One of the horses need to be looked at my Lady and then we will be on our way as soon as he is checked out.” The coachman answered and tipped his head.
“Thank you.” Angela said as she looked at the town and wondered if she had time to go get some chocolates for Edgar. She knew he loved the ones with cream inside. Deciding against it, she moved back inside to join Diego and Richard who were deep in conversation. Soon the carriage was in motion again. They were about a half hour away and Angela decided it was time to start asking questions.
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