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She made her way to the side of the bed and sank down. Her muscles had turned to water. “What does he want with me?”
There was no reply to her question. Esme’ hung a garment bag on the back of the door, slid the zipper, and held up the contents. “This is for you to wear tonight.”
She eyed the gown. It looked soft, and the translucent, golden sheen of the fabric gave the impression it was fae woven. Patches and strips of sequins glittered here and there in strategic locations, but the dress was otherwise sheer. Some of her gumption returned. “Forget it. I’m not wearing that.”
Esme’ gave an impatient snort. “Don’t give me any trouble. Put it on, or Master will send in Konrad to stuff you into it.” The woman’s face pinched into a scowl. “For your own sake, mind your manners and do as you’re instructed.”
“Assuming I do put it on, what then? What am I expected to do?”
“You’re going onstage. Look fetching and desirable when you get there. It should be simple enough for the likes of you. I don’t even need to paint your face and pretty you up like I do some.”
Her heartbeat stopped for a moment and then commenced at double time. “Why?”
“For the club members. A batch of wealthy collectors will bid for you. How you get along after that is up to you.” Esme’ draped the outfit across the bed and handed Resa a pair of 3 inch heels.
She flung the shoes at the wall.
With a snarl the woman retrieved them. “Tantrums won’t help. Pull yourself up by your bra strap, girl. I don’t have time to mollycoddle. I’ve got two others to see to. All you have to do is make the audience happy. An agreeable demeanor will increase your price. More money, happier Master.”
I hope you enjoyed the snippet based on the word prompt strap. Thanks for stopping by. Make sure to visit the other fabulous authors at Tuesday Tales.
Cheers & Happy Reading!
Flossie Benton Rogers, Conjuring the Magic in Romance
Yikes. Look’s like she’s about to go from the pan into the fire. Can’t wait to read more.
Thanks, Susanne!
Wow! She’s in a tough spot. Great use of the word prompt, too. Now I need to know what she’s going to do next and how she’s going to wiggle out of this!
I’m so glad you liked the use of the word prompt, thanks, Jean!
Wow! The dress came alive in my mind with your vivid description. I understand why she doesn’t want to wear it, though.
Yeah, I think she may prefer more of a cover up, Carmen.
What a grabber, no pun intended! What work is that from? I will need to know she came out okay!
It was meant to be Wychtfae 7. I work on it now and then.
Nice snippet very descriptive
Thank you, Cathy!
YIkes! Bidding for women in sheer clothes? Oh no! Hope she finds more of that gumption and fights her way out of this one. Jillian
Bidding on Fae of all genders and types! I hope she out maneuvers him, too, Jillian.
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Wonderful snippet!
Thanks!