TESSA

Queen Ellia looked at Iolaus she took the leash and tied it to a hook in the ceiling of the bath chambers. This way Iolaus was free to move around, but not able to get away. He was not happy with the arrangement but was in no position to change anything.

"With your permission, Queen, I’d like to clean myself up, before I touch you. I am a mess and you deserve only the best." Iolaus said with all the humbleness he could muster.

"Yes, by all means clean up, Iolaus. Let’s see how well you do clean up."

Iolaus dropped the rough stable rag and stepped into the steaming hot bath water. It stung his raw back and legs, but the chance to be clean again was refreshing. Iolaus found the soap and lathered up his body, starting with his feet, making sure each toe was clean. He stood up in the tub to wash his genitals, he wanted the Queen to watch, he took his time as this could possibly be the last time he bathed these parts and made sure every inch of himself was clean. Queen Ellia’s eyes never left his body during his bath. She was enjoying Iolaus’ little show. When he was clean, Iolaus sat back down and dipped his head under the water; he washed his hair and then rinsed off. Iolaus stood and readied himself to get out of the tub. He grabbed a large towel quickly dried himself off and wrapped it around his body. The neck leash was a bit of a problem but he figured he would be able to deal with it. As a last gesture he emptied the tub and cleaned out all of his dirt and grime.

"With your permission, Queen, I’d like to have the tub refilled so that I may bathe you." Iolaus requested.

The request surprised the Queen, "Yes, of course, you may have it refilled. Refill the royal bath tub now." Ellia shouted to her waiting staff members. A young girl came in looked at Iolaus with huge eyes and poured water into the tub. It took just a few moments for the tub to be refilled.

"Please, Queen, have a seat here," Iolaus pointed to a chair in the room. Ellia had a seat all the while keeping her guard up as Iolaus was now behind her and she was at risk. "Relax, Ellia," Iolaus said. " You have the advantage over me. I only want to please you and be on my way."

Iolaus reached over and grabbed a silver horsehair brush from the Queens table. He pulled a comb from her hair, allowing it to fall over her shoulders. Iolaus then gently began to brush Ellia’s hair, making sure that he was gentle with the little tangles that hid in the fine hair underneath. Ellia began to relax as the brushing continued. Iolaus hummed a little tune as he worked with Ellia’s hair. Not since she was a little girl had anyone brushed her hair, Ellia had forgotten just how nice it was to have someone do that job that lately had become just a chore. Using fine brush strokes he soon had it shining and tangle free, Iolaus then made a quick pony tail with it and piled the hair up on Ellia’s head.

"My Queen, your tub awaits." Iolaus announced to the almost asleep Queen. Iolaus helped Ellia stand and then moving to be in front of her he slowly removed her bodice, never once touching her skin. He knelt to remove her leggings and boots. When she was nude he took her hand and walked her to the tub and helped her in. Iolaus took a chamois that was in the chamber and wet it with the warm bath water. Very carefully and slowly Iolaus washed Ellia's back then he moved to wash her front. Iolaus did not want to rush anything, at this point he knew that rushing might displease the Queen and that was the last thing he wanted to do. It had been years since Ellia had been bathed, she began to relax it felt so good, the tension was leaving her body. Iolaus saw that Ellia was slipping off to sleep, he was happy, she trusted him enough to relax that far.

Iolaus grabbed the neck leash and climbed up to unhook it from the ceiling hook. Once it was free from the ceiling he undid the neckpiece, it was chaffing him and he didn’t want it on any longer. Iolaus found another large towel and draped it over his arm. He then went to the tub and picked up the sleepy Queen. He carried her to her bedchambers and using the towel he quickly dried her off so she wouldn’t get chilled.

"That was wonderful, Iolaus," Ellia said sleepily. "But I want more."

Iolaus just smiled at her and rolled her to her back where he began to massage her neck, then down her back taking his time with all the muscles. She was a strong woman, stronger than some men, but Iolaus knew that she needed kindness now. He kneaded the tired knotted muscles, the way he had been shown how. Ellia just purred as a pleased cat would. His hands felt wonderful on her body, rubbing, kneading, healing. Ellia soon fell asleep. Iolaus covered her.

Iolaus began to look around the dwelling. He quickly found the pantry and started to make a meal. He was happy that Ellia had a well-stocked pantry, as he was unable to leave to get anything. When he had what he needed and wanted he went back to the bedchamber and climbed into bed with the Queen.

Ellia, woke with a start, Iolaus was curled up next to her watching her sleep. "I don’t like being watched while I sleep," she said.

Iolaus looked at her, his blue eyes, twinkling in the dimming sunlight. "Would you like lunch?" He asked politely. When Ellia didn’t answer he reached down and picked up the tray of food he had prepared. He took the fresh orange and peeled it, sectioned it and reached over to offer it to Ellia. She took it into her mouth.

She sucked the next orange piece in, this time taking some of Iolaus’ finger with the orange. Ellia smiled as she watched the almost immediate response he gave. His loosely wrapped towel was giving away any secrets he might have had. Iolaus slowly fed Ellia the orange. She ate hungrily and with passion.

Iolaus looked deep into Ellia’s eyes, "Now would you like something a little different to eat, or some of this…" he leaned down and gently kissed her on the neck slowly moving his mouth around her whole throat. Ellia sighed with pleasure, Iolaus continued, kissing her throat and nibbling her earlobes. His hands were slowly pulling down the sheet that was covering her. Ellia’s flesh began to dimple from the pleasure and the chill of the air.

"May, I continue?" Iolaus asked.

"You had better." Ellia replied.

Iolaus moved closer and began to kiss Ellia’s navel, working his way up towards her breasts. His hands gently seeking her thighs, moving slowly, surely and closer to her soft downy fur, her pleasure center. Soon Ellia was lost on a plane of pleasure. She arched her back to try to meet his hand as he began his gentle explorations.

Iolaus took her nipple in his mouth and sucked hard and hungrily, Ellia moaned with delight. He took his time running his tongue over her breast and then at a leisurely pace moved to the other breast. Ellia was quite sure she was ready, "Iolaus now, I want you now!"

"Not yet my Queen, not yet," he murmured softly into her ear. Iolaus then began kissing Ellia, fully, deeply tasting her, using his tongue to explore her mouth. Ellia answered the kiss with her own exploration. But her whole body was screaming for completion. They kissed deeply and passionately, rolling over on the bed, Ellia planned to use her advantage to get Iolaus inside her. But he was too quick for her and soon she was on her back again, needing and wanting more.

Iolaus straddled Ellia and taking both hands gently took her breasts and placed his engorged penis between them. He played with her nipples using the soft head of his penis. Ellia was arching her back and moaning for release.

"Do you want me inside my Queen?" Iolaus asked?

"Yes, now, now deeply and now," Ellia answered.

Iolaus moved to position himself to enter, he placed just the tip of his member in and teased Ellia, then with a sudden and breathtaking plunge he filled her every hope and desire. Their passion continued for what seemed like hours; Ellia was satisfied on levels she wasn’t even aware she had. Iolaus smiled as Ellia’s body trembled with the first orgasm, he continued to thrust, each time penetrating deeper, fulfilling her every want, her every desire. Iolaus came finally, falling off to one side so as not to cover Ellia with his sweaty body. He reached down to the tray of food and poured a glass of wine, for the Queen.

"Here, my Queen, something to drink, you must be thirsty," Iolaus said. He handed her the glass. Ellia rose to one elbow and drank fully of the glass. "Would you like some more?" Iolaus asked with a twinkle in his eye.

"Yes, I would like some more, and I’m talking wine for right now." Ellia said. "Iolaus what happened to your neck piece and leash? And for that matter your shackles?" Ellia asked.

"I found them to be restrictive and annoying so I removed them while you were sleeping," he responded.

"Well, we can’t have you doing what you want!" Ellia snapped at him.

"I’m truly sorry if I have offended you great Queen, but I knew that I would need more freedom of movement if I were to do all that you asked of me." Iolaus responded.

Ellia looked at him and grunted. "Well, you did do what was asked and you did a wonderful job, but that doesn’t change what I have in mind for you. Guards!!!!"

The Amazon Guards came rushing into the room. " Take him to the stable and chain him there." Ellia ordered.

Iolaus was speechless and desperately confused. "What did I do wrong Queen Ellia?" he asked, as he was dragged out of the room.

Attie stayed behind to speak with the Queen. "Any other orders?"

"Yes, find Iolaus’ vest and have it fixed and make him a pair of pants, I have found the man that will bring young Tessa into the fold of Womanhood." Ellia said, with a sly smile. Attie was pleased.