Victoria found herself lost in the countless golden hallways. It all looked the same to her. The same black marble floors, the same torches that hung from the walls and chandeliers that dangled from the ceiling. She saw a maid walking down the hallway.

"Hello! Excuse me I'm so sorry but I think I'm lost."

The maid curtsied and and smiled softly at her.

"No problem my lady, please come with me."

The maid led her down some more corridors, each lined with beautiful arches that revealed beautiful scenery outside.

"I don't know why everything looks the same here." Victoria grumbled, "every time I turn to another corridor, I'm confronted with the same thing."

The maid giggled.

"I was the same, miss. It took me a month to figure out how to navigate these hallways."

Victoria smiled.

"What's your name?"

"My name is Rose, milady."

"It's lovely to meet you."

"It's an honour my lady. Are you excited for the feast tonight?"

"Oh I completely forgot." Victoria chuckled, "I take it that I'll have to be in attendance?"

"Yes miss, the Kings have been planning it for months now. We have all waited a long time for you to arrive, the feast will be held in your honour."

Victoria couldn't help but think how lovely everyone was here. Everybody she spoke to was accommodating and friendly. We'll, maybe except from Hades.

"Your chambers miss." Rose opened the door for her.

On her bed lay a deep monochromatic emerald dress that shifted to a crimson when tuned in the light. Victoria's eyes widened as the sight and immediately rushing to get a closer look.

"I will go fetch some water and call on your personal maids my lady." Rose bowed and rushed out the room.

The dress was beautiful. It was unmistakably an expensive silk. Shimmering gold embroidery decorated the dress and deep red rubies were embedded on along the neckline. The dress was shoulderless, the same silk fabric hung on each side for her arms to thread through. Victoria picked the dress up and turned it around.

The same fabric was attached to the back neckline and trailed to the floor in a cape. Attached by clips, Victoria further inspected and discovered that it was also attached to the sleeves.

The cape reminded her of Hades' words to stay warm. A sudden rush of happiness overcame her and she set down the beautiful garment.

"Good evening my lady!" Victoria spun around to see three familiar faces. Edith had a bucket of hot water and was pouring it into a wooden bath. "We hope the meeting went well! Your bath will be prepared shortly."

The three maids took it in turns to fill the bath with hot and cold water, Alexandra tossed in handfuls of petals and oils.

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Victoria didn't know how she found herself in her current situation. She was buck naked whilst the ladies gently cleaned her body. This was so embarrassing.

The maids had nagged her until Victoria had relented and removed her clothes.

Once she was bathed, Victoria stepped out of the tub very self conscious that her naked body was out for everyone to see. No doubt about it, she was definitely blushing furiously. The maids dried her off and applied a scentless oil on her skin.

Orla was holding black lingerie in her hands. Victoria wanted the ground to swallow her whole.

"If you would kindly step into these miss." she held out a pair of lace panties, a garter and sheer black tights to be clipped on by the garter. Victoria was just grateful that the maids weren't being awkward and acting as if what was going on was completely normal.

Still blushing, she quickly slipped on the underwear. She felt like a fraud. This beautiful silky lingerie was meant to be worn by somebody who had way more confidence than her. All the lace made her blush, the under garments made it seem as if she were on a mission to seduce somebody.

She was then fitted into a black lacy corset. One where the lace had the effect of mesh and she could see every detail of her body. She could see the boning lining her body, the tug of the maids tightening it moulded the garment to her.

Huh, she thought to herself, this is actually really comfy.

Victoria caught sight of herself in the mirror. Dress in a full ensemble of lingerie. She did a double take in front of the mirror, realising in surprise, she looked seductive. The underwear did its job well.

Filled with a bit more confidence, she slipped on a pair of heels that were given to her. The heels were very high. They were black and gold embroidered the same patterns as the dress.

Alexandra, Edith and Orla helped her into the beautiful evening gown. Her makeup was applied and hair combed, curled and braided down her back. Victoria was once again confronted by the same jewellery box.

The jewels once again glittered under the lights of the candles and torches.

"My lady, would you like to wear any of these for the feast tonight?" Orla asked.

Victoria hesitated. They were gifted to her, surely that meant they belonged to her? Fuck it, she thought, these are too pretty to be kept in their case.

"What would you suggest goes well with the dress?" She asked, a small smile on her lips as she remebered who had gifted them to her. This was ridiculous. One kiss and the thought of Hades had her melting in a puddle. What happened to the terror she felt whenever they made eye contact? Or even just seeing him? "I trust that you'll have a better idea than I do."

Alexandra smiled and looked at the other two maids. They all grinned at each other as if they had already discussed beforehand.

Edith picked up a gold necklace. The front was shaped almost like a downward facing triangle. Thin lines of gold dangled from the necklace in the triangular formation, in the middle lay a huge, beautiful ruby. It seemed to pulsate in the flickering lights, as if it were alive.

Victoria gulped and allowed her to put it around her neck. Once secured, she couldn't help but feel like she was a piece of property to Hades. He was the god of riches. It would make sense that he could give away such expensive jewels.

Rubies dangled from her ears and neck. Similar pieces of jewellery decorated her hair, the deep gold glimmer whenever she moved her head. It felt like her entire body was covered by art.

Finally, as if she were a painting to be varnish, the same amber scented perfume was applied.

The was a knock on the door and Victoria took a deep breath to calm herself.

"King Hades is here to escort the lady down to the feast." A butler announced. At the sound of his name, Victoria's heart started to speed up. She got up from her seat as her maids fixed her dress before exiting the room.