Cassandra: Here She Rules: Book One

by Kat Brewer

  “Good.” Cassie turned and faced the warriors. Addressing Kara, Cassie instructed, “Line them up.”

  Just then the Queen approached, outfitted in her training gear.

  “Commander, were you going to start without me?” Nera asked as she smiled at Cassie.

  “Most certainly not, Your Highness,” Cassie said as she bowed to her.

  Nera joined the warriors in the front row and motioned for Cassie to begin.

  Cassie started them out with basic movements such as kicks, punches, and blocks. . Cassie was engrossed in her work and was so oblivious to the passing of time that it was only when slaves began bringing out water barrels that she became aware of her hunger. Her warriors were in good shape and kept up with her, taking well to this new type of fighting.

  She overheard many conversations between them, praising the new and different techniques and talking about how well they could be incorporated with their existing method of combat. Their words eased the tension within her.

  Cassie went to sit down at a nearby table and was joined by Nera and Kara as slaves quickly brought large cups of water before them.

  “So, how are we doing?” Nera asked as Kara remained silent, waiting for Cassie’s response.

  “I am impressed by their positive attitudes, and I am very pleased with how quickly they are catching onto the new techniques. Your troops are in excellent condition, and their self-discipline shows in their training,” Cassie enthused.

  Cassie was also very impressed by the Queen. She was catching on to the Karate style of fighting very quickly as was Kara.

  The women talked about strategies and techniques. Kara had asked a great many questions about when to use different techniques, and her interest caused Cassie to get revved up and ready to get back into training, since she was eager to learn more of the swordplay.

  The majority of fighting in the world she found herself in was done with swords. Cassie’s experience was limited to the ceremonial use of a samurai sword, and these women used broadswords.

  The more she worked with the warriors, the more she respected them. They were bright, resourceful, and downright fearless in combat. They also shared a strong camaraderie, and they never backed down from a challenge.

  Cassie refused to learn their technique idly. She was in the thick of it with the rest of them, sharing techniques, seeking corrections for her weaknesses, and laughing with them, never realizing she was building their respect for her at the same time.

  All she knew was how great she felt. It was fun and satisfying to talk, share, and sweat with them. Whatever anxiety the warriors originally felt at having an unknown foreigner leading them had been washed away by her dedication and innate friendliness.

  She knew her stuff, and it showed. They appreciated the fact that nothing was beneath her. She was willing to get in there with the lowest warrior to instruct her and to ask their opinions. She answered all of their questions while accepting advice and criticism with an open mind.

  The sun was moving toward noon as the last sparring match ended, and she motioned for the women’s attention.

  “I am not a speechmaker, but I wanted to tell you how impressed I am with your work today. I am honored to work with each and every one of you, and I look forward to learning more tomorrow. Lady Kara and I will work out a schedule that incorporates training with both styles. I expect to see you all fighting effectively with thought to your own safety. Your lives are just as important to me as my own. Thank you again for your hard work!” Cassie smiled widely.

  “Warriors of Erla, I continue to be proud of you. Your commitment never fails!” said the Queen, who then gave a shout that was echoed with cries of, “Hail Queen Nera! Hail Lady Cassandra!”

  Once the cheering subsided, Kara stepped up and said, “You are dismissed!”

  The women dispersed whilst talking and laughing amongst themselves. Many came by and thanked Cassie directly, and she spoke briefly to each woman who stopped.

  “Lady Cassandra, I would like to work a bit on some of those advanced kicks if you have the time,” Kara said.

  “Yes, Cassandra. I too, would like to work a bit longer if you are not too fatigued,” Nera added.

  “Sure. I would love it,” Cassie said, groaning inwardly. Her arm muscles were screaming from the sword fighting she had done and she was trying to hide it.

  The women worked for nearly an hour on some advanced techniques before they bid each other goodbye and headed in different directions: Nera to the Palace and Kara to the village where the warriors had their homes.

  Cassie stayed behind to stretch more, so she spent some time rotating her shoulders and loosening her spent muscles before she left the field. She stretched her legs for a moment, and then she walked back to the Palace, circling her arms as she walked. She ran up the steps, entering the cool marble interior. It was a gorgeous building, and she was growing to love its serene beauty.

  Cassie picked up her pace, eager for a bath. She was once again aware of the eyes trained on her as she walked. She responded this time with a bright smile to each slave whose eye she caught.

  They were taken by surprise, rendered red-faced and breathless by her attention. She felt the thrill of power again and found she liked it almost too much.

  Entering her quarters, she discovered the room sparkling clean and smelling of the fresh flowers that adorned every table. She was surprised to find no sign of her slaves anywhere. She walked about the rooms, curious as to where they might be. On that impulse, she opened several doors before she found them in the exercise room.

  The room had a balcony with French-style doors that were open to allow in the breeze. Each of them was covered in sweat. Their muscles rippled, and their veins were sticking out on their hands and arms. They had not noticed her yet, and she drank in the sight of so much beautiful male flesh glowing with health and strength.

  Cassie sucked in her breath, feeling an electric charge of lust run through her.

  Kai noticed her first and genuflected quickly. The others quickly followed suit.

  “Hello,” she purred.

  Desire was blatant in her eyes, and four perfect sets of lips parted as each man caught his breath. She really had no idea of the effect she had on them as she leaned casually against the door frame.

  She stood with one ankle crossed over the other, and the tendrils of hair that had escaped her ponytail curled about her face. Flushed, dirty and sweaty herself, she was also sexy, strong, and compelling.

  Each man in the room felt his knees waver under her raw sex appeal. Mouths went dry, loins tightened, and hearts beat faster as she flashed them a lusty grin.

  “Have you missed me?” she flirted shamelessly.

  “Yes, Mistress,” they replied in unison.

  Cassie had no idea she was the embodiment of every fantasy they had ever had...She was a beautiful Mistress who was powerful and dynamic, yet she was kind and gentle with them at the same time.

  She strolled over, running her fingers across the damp, bare flesh of each man. As one, they could hardly breathe when she touched them.

  “Well, that pleases me to hear. Have you finished your workout yet?” she asked.

  “Yes, Mistress,” they said.

  “Then, let us bathe.”

  The lusty grin showed itself again, and they rushed from the room, bowing and heading for the bathing room to ready her bath.

  Good God, she was beginning to love how they jumped to do her bidding. She went to her bed, removed her dirty clothes, and dropped them on the floor, knowing instinctively they would be picked up and laundered as soon as was humanly possible.

  Naked, she walked towards the bathing room. When she entered, they raised their eyes to her, and she could swear she heard some stifled groans. She just knew this bath was going to be very fulfilling...Very, very fulfilling.

  The water was still running into the tub when she stepped into the shallow depression in the adjacent floor. She pulled the lever, and wate
r cascaded over her, rinsing away the dirt and grime from the day. The water was cold, and her nipples hardened.

  Glancing up, she was pleased to see the reaction of her slaves to this involuntary response. They were still wearing their loincloths, but she could see each man was in a state of arousal. Their desire was plain on their faces, and she reveled in her power over them.

  Cassie stepped out of the makeshift shower and into the hot water of the tub, and she groaned...It felt so good. Her men quickly joined her, and while she stood they washed her thoroughly. Each swipe of the cloth against her flesh heightened her desire and anticipation of the pleasure to come.

  Once again, Aidan washed her hair, but this time, it roused rather than relaxed her. She sat and watched them wash themselves and each other. Never in the history of time had there ever been a more arousing sight than the one they presented.

  “Aidan, come to me.” Aidan’s eyes flew to her face, and he was stunned to be the first one chosen, but he quickly obeyed nevertheless.

  She sat him down on the marble seat in the tub and straddled him as she leaned down to kiss him. Her lips played over his face while her hands slid down his chest. Cassie was reveling in the golden flesh that was so responsive to her touch. Muscles rippled beneath her palms, and she drank in the beauty of his physique. His manhood was long and hard, and she ran her thumb over the tip, playing with his opening as Aidan moaned and raised his hips. He was so sexy with his thick russet hair hanging wetly past his shoulders and his emerald-green eyes heavily lidded and dark with wanting.

  Slowly, she slid him into her, sliding down to fully impale herself upon him, and they both moaned. Cassie turned and caught the eyes of the others. She beckoned them, and they moved through the water towards her.

  She swept her hair over one shoulder, baring her neck. Kai moved up and began kissing her where her neck and shoulder met, and she reached back to run one hand down his muscular thigh. Aidan’s mouth captured her nipple and drew deeply as Cassie rose up and down on his hardness.

  Cassie was moaning, and her breathing quickened as she rode him faster, loving the full feeling of having him buried so deeply inside of her. Her hands reached out and caressed Arn and Mika, and they moved in to kiss and caress her.

  Aidan began shaking and panting. He was nearing his climax, so Cassie picked up her pace, and within moments, he cried out in ecstasy.

  A moment later she rose and turned, laying back against Aidan, wrapping her long legs around Kai and drawing him into her. His chocolate eyes were molten with desire, and Aidan’s hands came around and caressed her breasts, presenting them to the other two men to suckle and nip gently.

  Kai, at her urging, thrust deeply, splashing water across the room as she grabbed his buttocks in her hands, her teeth sinking into his flesh.

  Mika slipped his hand down to her clit and rubbed circles quick around it, and the heat in her belly spiraled out of control. The pressure of Mika’s fingers and the depth and force of Kai’s thrusts were taking her towards an amazing orgasm.

  Cassie gave a strangled scream as she came while looking into those hypnotic golden eyes. She felt Kai come shortly thereafter, but Mika kept up his ministrations until she climaxed again. She reached down and gripped Mika’s hand, stopping his movements as she became almost painfully sensitive. She lifted his hand to her mouth and kissed his palm.

  Cassie now had a problem. There had been four aroused men, and only two had received relief. She had the idea they did not expect completion as long as she was pleased. But, even if that was the way of things here, she would not use them that way.

  She kissed Mika and then Arn, pulling Mika from the tub, while Kai and Aidan lay replete and watchful.

  Cassie lay Mika down and got on top of him. She was so well-satisfied that she was not seeking her pleasure, but his alone. Mika looked up at her with love in his eyes as she began kissing him. He had not thought she would take him tonight after her pleasure was reached, but he was thrilled she wanted him after all. It never crossed his mind she was doing this for him. All he knew was that his beloved Mistress wanted him still, even after having had the others.

  As Cassie rode him slowly to his peak, she found herself enjoying the feel of him and the look on his face as she pleasured him.

  When he came, she leaned down and kissed him and Mika lay breathless, satisfied, and all the more in love with his Mistress.

  She rose and stepped back into the bath. Cassie sat Arn on the edge of the tub, and kneeled in the water in front of him. She brought his impressive manhood to her mouth, causing his whole body to jump in shock. The others looked on in astonishment and envy as she pleasured him with her mouth.

  Arn’s body was rigid, but, as she continued, he relaxed and lost himself in the pleasure. Before long, he had reached his peak as well.

  She then rose from the tub, a goddess in their eyes, and allowed them to dry her. Cassie’s mind whirled as she was being dressed. She had just had sex with four men, and she felt nothing akin to shame. In fact, she felt incredible, powerful, and sexy.

  As she left the bathing room, she moved across the main room to the spacious balcony and sat on a cushioned chair that looked out over the gardens. She was relaxed and happy, gloriously fulfilled in a way she had never experienced before this night.

  The men brought out a table and set it near her chair. They then proceeded to load it with food and drink.

  “Come, all of you. Sit and eat with me,” Cassie invited.

  They joined her, gracefully reclining on the cushions that were scattered about. The men ate and enjoyed the night air as their Lady shared with them her experiences on the training field. They made little fussing noises about her safety, and she reassured them indulgently.

  A knock sounded at the door, and Arn rose to answer it. He opened the door to Kara and bowed low.

  “I have come to speak with your Mistress,” she said as her eyes swept over his body appreciatively.

  “Please enter, Lady Kara,” Arn said as he motioned towards the balcony.

  “Kara! What a pleasant surprise.” Cassie exclaimed as she rose to greet her Second.

  The rest of her slaves rose and bowed to her respectfully. Mika indicated a cushioned chair next to Cassie, and Kara smiled at him as she sunk into the plush softness while they filled a goblet of fruity wine for her.

  “Your slaves are pleasing to the eye. Are they as pleasing in your bed?” she asked mischievously.

  “Indeed, I have no complaints,” Cassie answered with a satisfied grin.

  Kara took in her relaxed glow and chuckled. “I am sorry to disturb you, but I wanted to go over the training schedule a bit, and I wanted to let you know the women under your command have expressed a desire to purchase you a gift,” Kara said with a smile.

  “It’s no bother, and it’s not necessary for them to give me anything other than their loyalty,” Cassie replied.

  “It is tradition that the troops give a gift to a new leader when she takes command.”

  “Oh...Well then, I shall be honored by their gift.”

  Though Cassie strove to hide her feelings from Kara, she was actually a little uncomfortable because she felt she had not yet proven herself to them. Pushing the feeling aside, she returned her attention to Kara.

  “Lady Cassandra, the Queen has asked that I inform you of our normal protocol. Our warriors train five days out of the week. They train in the mornings, and they patrol during the afternoons and evenings. Also, there are guards whose sole task it is to police the cities,” Kara said, pausing to take a breath. “In regard to combining our techniques, I was thinking we could train in your arts part of the morning and work on your swordplay for the remainder of the time for the next few weeks. Then, we could combine the two types of training and develop a plan from there.”

  “I think that is an excellent plan, Kara. Thank you,” Cassie said. She knew very well her sword work was not bad due to her physical conditioning, but she was far from being good wi
th the weapon.

  She looked at her slaves and gave them a dismissive wave. They gracefully rose and went into the main room, leaving the women alone outside.

  “Kara, you know I am new to this world. I have questions, many of them in fact.” Cassie gnawed at her lip as Kara motioned for her to continue. “How many slaves do you own?” Kara’s brows rose as she said, “I have three, My Lady. My household is not large.”

  “Please, call me Cassie,” she said with a smile. “I ask because I am not sure if women are different in my world, but, how do you keep them all satisfied? I felt myself stretched thin tonight giving them all of the attention they deserve,” Cassie sighed.

  Kara’s eyebrows nearly disappeared into her hair line. “You mean to tell me that you enjoyed all of them? And after today’s rigorous training no less?” Kara was astounded. “Cassie!” Kara started laughing.

  “My friend, you need to schedule your personal time with them. Assign them each a day. They probably think they are in paradise if you take all of them on the same night.” Kara laughed harder. “You will wear yourself out doing that.”

  “Well, I felt a little guilty leaving them hanging when I had purposefully aroused them...”

  Kara sobered a bit. “Lady Cassandra, I know your world is different from ours. You should be aware that your slaves have no expectations of you. They live to serve you. Their joy is in making you happy. They do not expect to have an orgasm, they are bred and trained to think of your pleasure alone, not their own. I am sure this may sound strange to someone raised in such a different culture. Most of the Ladies I know love their slaves and wish for them to be happy, so they see to their pleasure as well. I recommend you spend some of the generous allowance that the Queen has given you to purchase some female slaves. That way, when you take one of your men to bed, the females will be available to attend to the others when they have need.” Kara stared intently at her Commander, curious as to her reaction. “At the very least, assign them nights to lay with you.”

  Cassie sat silently for a while taking this in. It made sense, and she started laughing at herself, thinking of her panic at how she was to take care of all of them.