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Too Precious	By : DonnaLynn Category: S through Z > Troy Views: 4395 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
Disclaimer: I do not own Troy, nor any of the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story.

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Chapter 3

Thera quietly made her way through the plush palace gardens. The wind was cool and brisk making small goose bumps rise on her tanned, delicate skin. She rubbed her arms up and down slowly enjoying the refreshing feeling. It was rather late and most of the palace occupants were asleep, or should have been.

The garden was sort of an overlook for the city. Many times she had ventured there to gain her wits and gather her thoughts. With a heavy sigh she sat against one of the pillars near the ledge and closed her eyes. So much was running through her mind at that moment. Her life had always been simple nothing complicated. A servant's life isn't supposed to be complicated.

Now she was destined to become the bound concubine of Prince Hector. The thought delighted and frightened her. Whenever he came into the room her stomach would get a sudden unfamiliar flutter then it would be gone almost as quickly as it came. She always felt a bit nervous around him. Afraid she would disappoint him in some manner. When she turned fifteen she was appointed Andromache's personal servant. Over the next two years she became very close with the future Queen. A feeling she could only describe as sisterly. Andromache was only three years older than she was. Being the personal servant to the Princess also meant if needed you would serve the Prince as well. Hector refused to have a personal servant, no one understood why. Which is why Thera couldn't understand why he would be taking on a concubine? Her?

"It's awfully late for you to be out alone, " a voice from the shadows spoke.

Thera quickly stood and turned to bow her head as Hector stepped into view. "My lord�" she acknowledged. "�I was unable to sleep, " she explained lousily. It wasn't against the rules for a servant to be out and about so late at night. However it was frowned upon when a female servant ventured on her own, even within the palace walls.

"It's alright Thera, " he reassured with a comforting smile as he approached with his arms folded over his chest. He wore a navy blue suede robe with gold trim. A robe she made a few months prior.

"Is there something you need my lord?" she asked automatically, wondering why he would be out so late.

He stopped across from her and leaned against a pillar and shook his head slowly. "No�but you could tell me why you are out this late alone, " he asked with hidden concern.

She bit her lip briefly and tried to find a cryptic way of answering. She didn't want to come right out and say 'I can't stop thinking about you' that would sound childish. "I have much on my mind, " she answered quietly.

"I can imagine, " he answered equally quiet.

She quickly stole a glance at him and found him staring out over the city with a worried expression. What could he possibly be worried about she wondered? Surely he wasn't worried about her decision?

There was a long, deafening silence between them. Thera swallowed the lump in her throat as the uncontrollable nervousness washed over her. Before that morning just him being Prince of Troy and the commanding presence he held was what made her nervous. Now it was something more, something personal, and he has never even touched her in an inappropriate way.

"Tell me what is on your mind Thera, " he said still looking out over the city.

She took a quiet deep breath and let it out just as quietly. "May I speak freely your highness?" she asked.

That made him look at her, his deep brown eyes held such strength and passion. "We are the only two here�" he stated tilting his head. It was an unspoken agreement between them that she could speak freely if no one other than Andromache were not present.

"Lady Andromache called upon me earlier today, " she started, glancing at him to gauge his reaction. When his gaze didn't falter she continued. "She said that you could be going off to war soon and that�you would be taking a concubine with you."

"Do you trust me? Not as your Prince, but as a man?" he asked out of the blue.

Her answer came automatically, "I am not allowed to see you any other way my lord."

"But you do, " he countered pushing himself away from the pillar to step closer to her. "You are a woman and I am a man, it is as simple as that."

As he came to stop within arms reach of her she tried not to show any weakness to him. She realized that was what he was doing, testing her. "Perhaps it would be better for me to say that I haven't been given the opportunity to see you as anything other than a Prince, " she reevaluated quietly. "Much the same as you see me as nothing but a servant."

His eyes narrowed, "Is that what you really think?" He tilted his head and looked at her more closely. "That I see you as nothing but a servant?"

She tried to appear unfazed, "As you said my lord, you are a man." She didn't want to overstep her boundaries, even if he seemed to be picking this fight.

He straitened himself and clasped his hands in front of him. "You want to know why you've been called to such a duty?" he asked.

She considered her answer for a moment, "Yes."

They stared at one another for a moment then he held his hand out for her to take a seat. She followed him to the stone ledge and they both took a seat facing one another.

"The title of concubine simply states you are not to be touched by anyone, " he stated plainly. "I wish for you to accompany me as my servant only. I have no intentions of using you in such a manner."

An odd feeling of regret passed over her. She quickly pushed it away and nodded in understanding. Why should I feel regret that I won't have to be used for sex she berated herself as she turned her gaze elsewhere but on the Prince.

You are a woman and I am a man, it is as simple as that�

His words rang through her mind over and over again. He was only trying to tell her it was only human nature to be curious about the opposite sex, no matter their station. Was he trying to also tell her he noticed her as a woman as well? Or that he knew she looked at him in ways she should not when she thought he wasn't looking?

"I will not force you to come with me Thera, " he said dragging her from her thoughts. "If you decided to join me I assure you that you will be kept perfectly safe. You will not be allowed to leave my tent unattended and no one will be allowed to enter without my presence."

She nodded in agreement and turned her gaze over the city. "Why did you choose me?" she asked curiously. When he didn't answer she looked to him and found him staring at her. The look in his eye unnerved her.

"Ask me another time, " he almost whispered. He stood from his position and rolled his head on his shoulders tiredly and looked to her. "It's getting late, " he stated in a soft commanding tone.

His voice seemed to snap her from the fog that engulfed her. The moment between them was ending. She stood and bowed in respect, "Good night my lord sleep well." She started out of the garden at a steady pace. Trying not to seem to eager to get away. As she exited the garden she couldn't help but smile to herself. She knew he lagged behind to make sure she got to her chamber alright. It wasn't the first time he had done so. Moments later she stood at her chamber door and stopped just outside.

"Goodnight Prince Hector, I thank you for your protection " she whispered so only she could hear before opening the door and stepping inside.
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