Editor's note: this story contains scenes of non-consensual or reluctant sex.
Myra made her way through the forest, cursing quietly as she stepped on a broken branch in the dark. It was fortunate that no one was nearby to hear her, or they'd likely be appalled at the princess using such language. Not that they'd be able to do anything about it, of course.
As the sole heiress to the elven throne, she had all the authority to do almost anything she pleased. Ever since her parents passed, it had been up to Myra to handle the daily affairs of the state. As a result, there was little time for any of her own wants.
The only time she was ever really alone was at night - and even then, there were always two elite female guards stationed just outside her room. To Myra, it had recently become a game of sorts. Could she find a way out of the palace without getting caught? Or better yet, find a way out into the forest where she could lie in the grass and look at the stars...
The only issue Myra had was being careful not to alert any of the nearby patrols. She's been gone for a while, the crescent moon shining brightly in the sky as Myra made her way deeper into the forest. The wind blew at her back, as though encouraging her onward through the thickening brambles and undergrowth.
Guards ran in the distance, keeping Myra alert as she ducked her head and kept running. There was no doubt that the royal guard would be searching frantically for her right now. Myra suppressed a mischievous smile. With any luck, they would think that she'd gone to the nearby town for entertainment again. They probably wouldn't realize their mistake for at least the next few hours. Plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful night sky!
...
A short while later, the princess let out a pent-up breath as she lifted the helm of her silk dress. She tip-toed clumsily and stepped over a fallen log before landing in a puddle. Mud speckled her lower half and she picked up her pace, a single bell echoing loudly in the distance.
The cool wind caressed her face, and Myra slowly lost track of time as she stumbled through the dark. There was a clearing somewhere ahead, and soon she'd feel the soft and cool grass on her back as she stared at the night sky. At last, she approached the clearing, and her breathing eased as she reached her target. The guard hadn't found her yet, and they were unlikely to for the next little while at least. Finally, she could relax!
Just ahead, the faint moonlight shown on the tall field of grasses that blanketed the grove, offering her just enough direction to avoid losing herself in the dark. Crack! A branch broke again, and Myra cursed her clumsiness. Bad Myra! Elves are supposed to be graceful, she chided herself... before she tripped once again.
Myra grit her teeth and pulled sharply, ripping away a portion of the dress that had tangled on a bramble bush before sighing. This wasn't the first time this had happened, and it definitely wouldn't be the last. At least the palace tailors wouldn't lack for work, she thought.
THUMP. She jumped slightly as a branch fell somewhere in the dark. Was it the guard? Or the wind dislodging a broken branch?