The room of Concubines

[Alcaeus Destono]

Within the deep halls of the Carthagigan Palace, lingers also a room where concubines live. There all of the females the king likes are set to stay, whenever he calls they always have to obey. Each third month the king choses a new woman to stay in his harem, as he always tries to gain an male heir. However cursed he was by the gods, since the day he did sheated against his ex wife. d**ned to only gain female children, until the day the curse would somehow break. The room the kings concubine had was a large round room, with a pool in the middle. Around was many rooms for each and one of them. Mostly 4 or 5 females had to share one of the same small room together, children that was caused by the king had their own room further in. Two guards was set outside to watch over them, as well more guards down the hall outside that lead to the throne room was all to secure their safety.

[Eirene]

(What a pretty map, Alcaeus. )

The servant, ordered by Alcaeus, brought Eirene to the Concubine chambers, and showed her to her private room, one of many placed in the form of a circle. There Eirene and her little daughter were left alone at least, to get more accostumed to their new home. The room was not large, a bed there stood for Eirene herself, and a small bed not far beside for her newborn child. Although there was an own children room, a new born child was not to be seperated from his or her mother. Neither would Eirene allow to be seperated from her daughter.

One hour Alcaeus had given her. Eirene supposed that Alcaeus would come to her. That still gave her some more moments in peace. She layed Laela into the small bed to sleep, and opened the bag that she had worn on her back, and placed the clothes and other small items into the cupboard that stood not far beside the door. It was not much she owned, and she soon was finished. She then lay onto the bed, for she was tired. Such a long journey she had behind her, and weariness had taken her in this moment.

[Alcaeus Destono]

(Thanks. )

As an hour passed by since the first meeting between Eirene and the king, it was time for them to meet again. In a sudden rush Alcaeus entered the concubine main hall, there a sight of many females met him, but quickly he ordered them to stay where they were. With gentle steps he walked alone to the room she had suited herself to live, by the look of her a smile came to his face. Her beauty was amazing, even asleep she laid on bed. The child she owned laid close by in its own bed, however silent the king approached. A kiss he gave Eirene on the cheek, wanting her to wake up as an ceremony was needed for her to join his harem."Wake up Eirene, you must prepare."He said whispering, but watching her as careful he stroke her cheek.

With that said, other concubine entered the room. All of them carrying things for Eirene to wear, jewelry, a new dress, other items and garments. It was important for her to look beautiful during the short moment that soon was to happen. The king always loved his ladies to look good, but most of all he had started to like Eirene the most and so she needed to wear the best. It was expensive things he had brought her, made by the finest fabric ever seen.

[Eirene]

In her subconsciousness, Eirene heard Alcaeus enter her room and kissing her cheek. Slowly, she woke up from her deep slumber, opening her eyes to look up directly into his. She sat up quickly to not seem unprofessional right on the first day she would serve the king. Seeing all the other concubines enter, carrying jewelry and clothes for her, she looked questioning back to Alcaeus. "I shall wear all these? They must be worth so much!" She exclaimed, but accepted them. With these, her cupboard and drawers quickly were filled. Eirene was not yet familiar with these costums, and so waited for any further explanation by the king.

Most of the concubines left the room again after equipping her, only one gave a short look at Eirene and Alcaeus, and then turned towards the child. She picked Laela up, holding her carefully in her arms, and with a slight nod towards the king she left the room. "Where are they bringing her?" Eirene asked the king, in concern for her daughter, her everything in this situation.

[Alcaeus Destono]

Alcaeus smiled when Eirene woke up from her deep dreams, the sight of seeing he awake was something that satisfied him in many ways. She was a beauty he never had seen before, but glad he was that she willingly would wish to be his new concubine. Soon as she had stood up, the others dressed her in cloths the king wished her to use. Jewelry was put on her, as also some filled her drawers close to her bed. When the others left to let the King and Eirene be alone, he gentle answered the question she asked when her child was taken outside."Don't worry, your daughter will be alright. They are only bringing her to the children's room, as I doubt you would not like doing things with me while having her around."Alcaeus spoke with a smile, looking deep into her eyes as glad he were to have her close.

Softly he started to touch her cheek as they both stood close, the ceremony that had to be done before she could join his harem was simply that she had to sleep with him under erotic circumstances. She had to wear a dress that easily could please the king, while also a feast after their affair was to be held in the concubine hall. It would be a feast to honor the kings new concubine, including dancing, drinking, eating and special offerings to the gods. Carefully the king moved closer, moving his hand down from her cheek until it reached her waist and ass. Slightly he pulled her close, wanting her to kiss him and make love.

[Eirene]

Eirene now was dressed in the finest fabrics. From the Orient they were imported, finest with gold embroidered red silk. Golden jewelry had been put around her neck, around her arms and waist. As far as Eirene could remember, she never had been dressed in such worthy clothes, not to speak of all the gold and precious stones. With her pale teint and dark hair, the dress fit her even better.

Being finished, Eirene turned back to Alcaeus. She was sure that her daughter was taken care of, but still it was not easy to be parted from Laela. Since she had been born, she never had left her side, mother and daughter always had been at least in the same room. However, Eirene now had an occuption where her daughter surely should not watch, if ever Laela would wake up. She was a silent child, hardly ever screaming.

"Thank you, my lord." Eirene spoke with a smile, then clearing her mind and returning to what she was supposed to do. This ritual was easy to understand, a man and a women being so close. She now tried to please the king Alcaeus as far as she knew, to make sure she would earn her job well. She leaned closer to kiss him, and while letting him touch her she laid her arms around his neck to hold him close.

[Alcaeus Destono]

Alcaeus held Eirene close as the new look of her amazed him greatly, the new cloths she had on was made out of silk and golden threads, which made her more amazing then she ever had been before. With her arms around his neck to hold him tight, he gentle moved forward to kiss her passionately. She reminded him of someone he had met before, thought unable he was to figure it out as his mind already were deep in thinking about her. The words she spoke was comfortable in his ears, which he loved always to hear. The king surely was glad that a such beautiful woman like her wanted to be his concubine, now as a ceremony was to be held she would soon join his harem of lovers. The reason to why he had, was cause he wanted a male hair and not a daughter. Too many daughters was already born by his deeds to the other ladies, never would he let that happen again. He had given them all a promise, the first who gave him a son would become queen of Carthage. Still none male child had appeared, thought he hoped that could change with Eirene. Different she was then others, as more beautiful she looked and nicer then others.

Slowly as they made out, his hands moved across her body from the back of her spin to her ass below. With it done, he carefully moved himself closer until they both fell on bed. His kisses was made with love and joy, cause warmly it touched her lips with his. Even she recently had got dressed, she soon again were to undress by the hands of the king. Thought after a feast would be settled, to honor her welcome as a woman belonging to the palace of Carthage."Now, please your king as you would please a husband."He spoke, glad to have her below but kept on kissing as his hands touched.

[Eirene]

And so Eirene did. She pleased him as she only could, as she would please a husband, or her true love. She kissed him deeply, and tried to tease him and to make him want her even more while doing so. Slowly, they both moved down to the bed while still kissing each other and being in each other's embrace, like true lovers. Soon, Eirene was rid of her clothes again which she only just had gotten, but so was Alcaeus. Skin on skin, they continued to touch each other and kiss each other, and move together.

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Only a couple of minutes later, Eirene was lying in Alcaeus' arms, with the blanket of her bed draped over them. They both were exhausted and half asleep, both satisfyed, but Eirene wondered how this day would continue. She heard plates and glasses clapper from outside, the other concubines were preparing a feast for the new woman in their round to please the king. The noises made Eirene look up to Alcaeus, to wait on what he would tell her to do, but she guessed it was time to get dressed again.

[Alcaeus Destono]

With Eirene returning the kiss and agreed to lay down with him, he got quickly far more happy. A new concubine he would now have, who could please him and possible give him a son he always had wished for. However still difficult it was for him to gain one, as a cursed man he was. With careful touches and gentle movements, they both enjoyed each other in every possible way. Her teasing made his passion grow for her, as well he more roughly went on in return. Having a new lover was something he loved, specially as the new one named Eirene were the most beautiful of them all.

After some time of fun they finally stopped, but totally exhausted as a lot they had done together that contained many sorts of making love. Although skin to skin they laid on top of each other naked, with a blanket covering around them. Having her close was something he dearly loved, but knew they could not stay in bed forever. It was time to continue the ceremony, the first part were already finished. A feast in her and his honor would now be held, along all other concubines the king owned. With a smile he watched Eirene who laid on top of him, but kissed her slightly before he ever spoke." I believe we should get up, more there is for us to do this day."

[Eirene]

Eirene turned to look up to Alcaeus when he spoke, wondering what else there was planned for this day, she did not know about any more plans. "What more is planned, my lord?" She asked him, for actually she had wished to be reunited with her daughter once more. However, she knew that for sure she would have to get dressed. So, she stood up and moved over to the small cupboard, picking up clothes which's colors and stile appealed most to her. They were blue colored, with silver threads and beads holding them together. She also found herself ornaments for her neck, arms and head, silver they were, with blue and white stones decorating it. When she finished, she turned back to Alcaeus, awaiting his answers.

[Alcaeus Destono]

"A feast, to celebrate our union."Alcaeus answered with a smile, glad to have her close as curiously he watched her stand up. Her naked back was a sight he loved to see, it reminded him of something even he could not figure what it was. As she got dressed in the beautiful cloths giving to her, he himself stood up to dress himself, but followed interested what she did. The cloths he took on was both elegant and magnificent, worthy a Carthaginian king. With gentle steps he moved over to where she stood, taking her hand in his as gladly they together went into the hall of concubines. There many greeted them welcome, ready to celebrate the new lover of Alcaeus. In many different suites the females were dressed, mostly in which what suited the king most.

Gracefully Alcaeus and Eirene went to the middle of the room, surrounded by other lovers as the children still played in their room next by. With a kind look he turned to look at Eirene, but spoke out for them all to hear."Now let us celebrate."He said, clapping his arms to tell the others to start feasting

[Eirene]

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Many many weeks later, Eirene was on her way through the halls of the king's concubines, hoping to find him there somewhere. She needed to desperately tell him something of importance, not only for her, but also for him. Searching for a sign of his voice, of his presence, she walked around the main hall with the pool of water in the middle, ignoring the giggling and whispering sounds from some other concubines who sat close by. In all these weeks, Eirene had not yet managed to get more accostumed to any one of these other women, for she rather was a person who loved to stay on her own, minding her own problems. And so, these other women did not see any reason to treat her as true friend either, but almost like an outcast, a person with special treatment. And after her little secret, which she now was about to tell king Alcaeus, made the round through the Concubine Chambers, she was even more excluded.

[Alcaeus Destono]

Alcaeus was not far away as Eirene went to search for him, in the hall he was speaking to some nobles as he had ran into them. He actually was heading for the concubine chamber, however had to speak with them before ever he could come to see his lovers. After some time of talking, he could see his favorite woman approaching where he stood. With a few words he told the people he spoke with to leave, as he now turned his gaze upon Eirene."Hello there, what are you doing in these halls, is there anything I may help with?"He asked curiously, wondering if she wanted anything special. Alcaues hoped there was something in his benefit as much he loved fun with beautiful females like her, not only was she dress nice but also she had a nice personality.

[Eirene]

Eirene felt relieved when Alcaeus at last came to her view. Now had the moment come at last she had been so nervous about. But she needed to inform him, leaving behind her shyness and nervous acting. "Yes, my lord. I have been looking for you." She answered him, and still a shy tone could be found within her voice. "It's... For me it's a rather personal matter, maybe we could go to some more quiet place before I tell you?" She asked him. Her nervousity within this situation as well as her little secret made her feel slightly sick, and so she wanted this conversation to get over as quickly as possibly.

[Alcaeus Destono]

"Really? well of course we can go somewhere quiet, if there is something important you have on mind to tell."Alcaues answered with a smile, glad to see Eirene again as well he loved to have her close. He really wondered what news she wished to tell, she at least seemed nervous as she stood in front of him, perhaps it was something he had not expected or maybe it was something he had waited for long to happen. As he offered to link their hands together, they shortly after went to another place were both could speak alone.