Cillian is trapped in his small village by his step-uncle, who has usurped Cillian’s inheritance and squandered it on his own two sons. Cillian earns his own living, and does all the family's chores, whlie his step-cousins do nothing. Then Queen Beyta arrives, looking to have Cillian repair Princess Itha's broken glass slipper. A party celebrating the king’s arrival is in two days, and Cillian gets to work. But, the afternoon before the party, Cillian's family overpowers him and locks him in the dungeon so that they might receive the king--and any blessings he might bestow. The queen comes to his rescue, and introduces him at court to the King Malo, Princess Itha, and Prince Pari. The princess wants to show Cillian her "gratitude," but the prince intervenes and claims Cillian for himself. The prince's gratitude, however, isn't anything Cillian is interested in. King Malo intervenes and Cillian fears more punishment, so it comes as a pleasant surprise when he's led to the king's bed. Soon, though, Malo must return to the castle, and Cillian to his village. He once again finds himself at the mercy of his step-uncle and cousins again. Will he ever see Malo again? Was their interlude just a game to the king or something more?

The Glass Slipper

Cillian remained kneeling in the pond, washing the mess off his stomach, cock, and balls while Stace dried off with his jerkin and then gathered up the rest of his clothing.


“Thanks for the ride, stud,” he said. “Hope you see you again out here soon.” He turned and vanished into the shadows of the trees.


Cillian sat still for several minutes watching the place where Stace disappeared. It’d be good to have some new clothes, but Uncle Pepys would be furious.


He’ll never allow me to wear something nicer than Arten or Dodd. He’ll probably burn them. And if I get haircut, he’ll wonder where the money came from. Then he’ll restrict my movements even more, Cillian thought. Even keeping me in the dungeon until they get desperate for firewood or something else they can’t handle themselves.


Chapter 4