Page 15 of Crown of Draga

Chapter Six

Adelina

Crystal Ballroom

Draga Royal Palace

Planet Draga Terra

The throneon the dais helped her aching feet relax after all the dancing. It had been nonstop since Adelina began the party with her escort. Sweat dripped down her back and she leaned against the cushioned chair as she watched her cousins and the guests laugh, mingle, and dance. The performance would come next and Adelina couldn’t wait to see it.

She’d given the Lady Masha an idea, but Adelina had no idea what she had done with it. The choreography was supposed to be completely original though. The sol-powered lights dimmed, leaving only the candles to light the ballroom and Adelina smiled when the crowd hushed in anticipation.

All dancing stopped completely as a deep and haunting note filled the ballroom and bounced off the walls, the acoustics absolute perfection. It twirled and twined around every person in that room and even the spiders could feel the beat as they swayed. The spiders danced in their own way as they moved among each other with an eerie grace. All eyes were turned up and the following explosion of smoke made everyone gasp.

One spotlight drew attention to the stage. The musicians had disappeared and four dancers were in their place. Adelina studied the performers and didn’t see Lady Masha. Her brothers and sisters settled into their chairs on the dais as well when the music began. As the song rose and intensified the dark mysterious notes grew louder and the dancers on the stage shimmied in their barely there outfits of glittering spidersilk. The females wore a scrap across the breasts and long skirts baring the belly. The skirts shook and mesmerized as they twirled, showing the long legs of the dancers through the many slits.

Adelina leaned forward in anticipation. The wild beauty astounded her and resonated with a part of herself deep inside, one that she’d ignored for so long.

The male dancers were shirtless and wore low pants that glittered just as much as the skirts and were even sheer enough to see outlines under the fabric. She couldn’t help her blush as she realized what she was seeing. It wasn’t like she’d never seen a cock before, but Adelina hadn’t expected such a public display.

Still, they were graceful and powerful – every move perfect.

Every single guest was in a hushed trance as they waited for what would unfold. The performers danced and leapt and tumbled. The men threw the women into the air like they weighed nothing. The acrobatics were heart-stopping. As the music took a breath, so did the dancers. They formed a circle and with a crescendo; Masha suddenly appeared.

The Lady was a sight to behold.

Masha’s black skirts matched the red ones on the other dancers. The young female had gorgeously muscular legs and beautifully bare feet. The scrap across her breasts showed the full roundness of them and seemed to be held in place by magic alone. Adelina was entranced. The bravery required to perform something so seductive and sexual – she knew the culture on Avvis wasn’t as forward about such things as Draga Terra.

Each movement of Masha’s body was perfection and her breath caught as she watched, hardly blinking for fear she’d miss something. The girl’s hips moved and undulated and Masha was lifted up, thrown and spun. She rolled across the floor, stopping only to strike magnificent and impossible poses. The glory of the goddess-maiden Nubia was before them. With the cello’s dark tremble, the other dancer’s covered her, ripping and tearing until she stood before them anew. The now purple spidersilk hid a full, pregnant belly and with a final leap the candles were snuffed simultaneously so the moon behind her – Mala – framed Masha’s beautiful form through the massive window as curtains dropped.

The music trailed off and Masha rose with an enormous smile. Adelina wiped away tears as the girl bowed for her transformative performance. The cheers in the ballroom were deafening and the dance would be one Adelina would never forget. It was a dance representing the goddess’s transformation from maiden to mother, fitting for a coming-of-age celebration.

Adelina was honored to have such a magnificent artist create a dance so unforgettably perfect. Masha curtseyed elegantly for the royal family and Adelina stood and clapped with the rest of the guests, a huge smile on her face.

She leaned over and asked Alpha to invite Lady Masha to the dais. Her performance had been everything Adelina had hoped for.

Masha disappeared for a moment and then came out of the parlor Adelina had given her access to in her ball gown, the fire opal at her throat. She was pleased Masha wore her gift and practically bounced in her chair waiting for the girl to reach the dais.

Adelina jumped to her feet and grabbed Masha’s hands. She practically gushed her gratitude.

Masha blushed and bowed over Adelina’s hands.

“You were absolutely breathtaking,” Adelina told her. “Here, I’d like to personally introduce you to my family.” It didn’t take long and her father was indulgent. Adelina knew it would mean much to Masha to have their support. Perhaps it would help the girl achieve her dreams in the future performing to billions across the Draga galaxy.

“Thank you, your highness. You are too kind,” Masha murmured.

Adelina knew from her own experiences how nervous and anxious Masha was as a submissive among royals. She patted her hand one more time. “Please, I’d love to spend some time with you in the coming weeks. Feel free to approach me at any time.” Adelina gave her a kiss on the cheek and thanked her again before releasing the young lady.

Masha curtseyed, her cheeks red and her eyes on the floor, but there was an enormous smile on her face. “I will, your highness. Thank you again for such a lovely opportunity.” Masha turned and made her way to the sidelines but another noble requested a dance. All eyes were on Masha now and plenty wished to congratulate her.

Adelina sat down with a happy sigh. It wasn’t always easy to be seen when one was a submissive in a world of dominants.

“Here you are Princess,” Alpha said, bowing as he handed her iced water.

It was like heaven as Adelina sipped. The hint of berries and mint was refreshing.

“Can I get you anything else?” Alpha asked. “Do you need me to escort you to the parlor?”

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