To Serve the Mistress

Author's Note, Thanks again to kenjisato for editing and suggestions.

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Antonia Larcia was not in the habit of attending slave sales in the nearby village. But her steward, Castus, had persuaded her that more slaves were needed for the estate, and this time, perhaps out of boredom, she joined him on this warm summer morning. Besides, the household could use more servants, and here, she could approve of them herself on the spot.

She stepped out of her litter some distance from the transactions, preferring to observe from afar. But as her steward approached her, something caught Antonia's eye among the various collections of human flesh on display; it was a shock of red hair. And it belonged to a lovely young woman, or barely a woman. And even from this distance, she could see the look of abject terror on the woman's face, her body shivering with fear.

And the young woman had good reason to be afraid. The man her slave trader was haggling with was a neighbor of Antonia's, and she knew his reputation. Partly in pity, and partly in finding herself attracted to this apparition of innocence, she gave her steward orders.

"Castus, see that young slave? Buy her. Get a good price, if you can. But be sure to get her."

Castus scampered over to the slave dealer, and after a terse conversation, he turned to Antonia to confirm the deal had been made before leading the slave girl to another servant who would take her, as well as the other new slaves, to the villa. As this new slave followed the servant, Antonia observed, the closer she came the lovelier she looked. The slave never raised her head, for if she had, she would have seen her new owner admiring her.

Perhaps, it was the Fates that compelled Antonia to come on this day. But she felt released from whatever it was that brought her here, and returned to her litter, where her retinue carried her away and back to her villa.

On returning to the villa, Antonia was greeted by several servants, as well as the freedwoman, who managed the household.

"There is a new slave arriving. She will be hard to miss, red haired... and young. Have her sent to me when she arrives."

She proceeded to her private chambers, where she found several slaves doing chores and her chief attendant and slave, Terentia, an Ethiopian, who helped her take off her palla, leaving her finally able to relax in only her tunic.

"A pleasant trip, Mistress?" Terentia asked.

She was one of the few slaves who could address the mistress directly, and the other slaves in the room looked at each other in trepidation.

"Fine," Antonia started, "There was one slave. I decided to buy her. I think she will be a fine addition to my personal attendants."

Antonia sat in a chair and refreshed herself with wine and water a slave brought to her.

"Interesting slave," Antonia started, "A lovely young woman. And very pleasing to the eye."

She proceeded to the portico to escape the heat of the day, where fruits of various kinds and other delicacies were brought. There, she enjoyed them, as well as the breeze that prevailed there in the afternoon.

While Antonia finished her wine, a slave appeared with the red-haired one following her. Antonia saw her arrive; her head held low. Antonia dismissed the other slaves, and with Terentia giving them a sharp look, they quickly departed.

Terentia looked over this fair-skinned young woman and moved to Antonia's side, as if staking her position.

"I am Antonia Larcia, your new owner. What is your name?"

Without lifting her eyes from the floor, she replied, "My father named me Rufina, Mistress."

Antonia laughed, "An appropriate name. And your father?"

"A Greek. He tutored our Master's son."

"A Greek! And your mother?"

"A Briton, Mistress."

"Ha! That would explain your hair. How old are you?"

"But eighteen, Mistress."

"So, how was it you were sold?"

"My father died a few years ago, and he was a favorite of the Master, so he guarded me."

"What did you do there?"

" Laundress, Mistress."

"Ha! Some care."

"But it was to protect me!" Rufina protested, briefly looking up at her mistress for the first time.

"Know your place, girl!" Terentia exclaimed. "Speak only when told to."

Rufina returned her eyes to the floor, as Antonia held up her hand to stop Terentia. "It is all right. Tell me, how could he protect you as a laundress?"

"To keep me out of the household..." she trailed off.

"And?"

"His son... I think he was trying to keep me away from his son. And when Master died, the son's wife had me sold immediately."

"Ah," Antonia sighed, "I understand now. Tell me, are you a virgin?"

Rufina blushed and nodded.

"The Fates were with you, today. That man negotiating for you? You would be his sex slave by now if not for my intervention. Rufina, look at me."

Rufina lifted her head and got her first good look at her new mistress. She was thirty, she guessed, and beautiful. And resplendent in her elegant tunic and jewelry. And beside her, a tall Ethiopian, who had a beauty of her own, perhaps in her early twenties, and lean, and who looked upon her more imperiously than the mistress.

Antonia, for her part, looked deeply into her newest slave's eyes, and was captivated. Her face was as smooth and white as pure alabaster. And added to her green eyes and red hair made her seem like a wood nymph, despite the deferential look on her face. It was a face that Antonia wanted to see smile, but not today.

Antonia started, "I come from an ancient equestrian line. My husband died some years ago in battle, leading a legion for Rome, and leaving me mistress of this household. There is no master here, I am mistress here! I control all on this estate. In this section of the villa, only female slaves are allowed. And you will be one of my personal attendants. Terentia, here, is my most trusted attendant, she will train you in the ways of the household. And her room is down the hall; you will sleep there."

Terentia turned to Antonia with a surprised look, to which her mistress shot back a piercing eye, reminding the Ethiopian of who ruled this villa.

"Terentia will show you to your room. You've had a harrowing day, no doubt. Rest tonight. But first, that tunic! It will not do. I expect my attendants to be properly attired in my presence. Terentia will find you something better."

After a pause, she added, "Oh, Terentia sometimes sleeps here with me, to keep me company through the night."

The audience was over, and Terentia led Rufina to her new quarters.

"That is your bed." Terentia said, coldly, "The Fates have been very kind to you, indeed! Mistress has never been so generous to a neophyte. Your training will start tomorrow. And mind you, you will be watched like a hawk. She can be a very generous master. Serve her well. And if not, you will face my wrath. Thousands of slaves would beg for your chance here."

The gravity of Rufina's new situation fully hit her, and she promised to fulfill her duties.

"You know where the kitchen is?" Terentia asked. After a nod, she continued, "Go eat. And sleep here tonight. You will need it as your duties start tomorrow."

Terentia left, and Rufina sat on her bed, in a daze, reflecting on Terentia's words, "Thousands of slaves would beg for your chance." She realized that despite being a slave, the Fates had been kinder than she could have hoped.

On returning to Antonia's chambers, the mistress asked Terentia, "Is she settled?"

Her attendant confirmed it, and Antonia continued.

"Good. She will be a pleasant addition to the household. Don't you think?"

"You have been most generous to her. More than with any other slave, even me!" Terentia replied.

"And why not. She's a lovely young girl. I took pity on her."

"Yes, very pretty! Pretty enough to replace me, no doubt!" Terentia replied, with an edge in her voice.

"Terentia!" Antonia snapped, giving her slave a sharp look. "I give you certain liberties when we are alone. But do not press them!"

"Beg forgiveness," Terentia said softly, her eyes turning to the floor.

Her mistress walked up to Terentia, and putting a finger under her attendant's chin, lifted her face until their eyes met.

She spoke gently, "Terentia, you are my favorite. I could no longer part with you than my right arm. You know that."

Antonia pulled Terentia's lips to hers and kissed her most tenderly before looking into her eyes reassuringly.

"Come. I would like one of your lovely massages." Antonia smiled.

They stepped to another room, where Terentia helped her mistress undress. And after Antonia lay face down on a table, received a very sensual massage.

After, a very relaxed Antonia turned to Terentia, "Come. Supper awaits."

Terentia joined her mistress in the dining hall. When Antonia had no guests, she often invited her favorite slave to dine with her. It was a privilege no one else in the villa had, slave or freeperson. It left Terentia in an odd place, above and aloof from the rest of the household, yet still a slave to her mistress.

Terentia did eat with Antonia, and along with the wine and food, enjoyed sharing her company with her mistress while slaves served them both.

After the leisurely meal, Antonia retired to her bath house, where the bath had been prepared. It was a small bath by the standards of other villas, but it suited Antonia perfectly. In the anteroom, Terentia and another slave helped undress her. She entered the bathing room, illuminated by several lamps, and slipped into the warm water as Terentia watched the look of satisfaction on her mistress's face.

Antonia always enjoyed her bath before bed, a chance to relax. And it often aroused other feelings in her.

Looking at the attendants, she dismissed them, "Leave. Terentia can attend to me."

And after they left, she turned to Terentia. "Do my back," she commanded.

The Ethiopian stood and removed her tunic and undertunic, before standing at the steps to the bath. She paused, knowing her mistress liked to look over her nude, black figure. And her mistress did look her over. She always admired her tall, athletic physique and her smooth ebony skin. Terentia slipped into the water, and grabbing a sponge, moved behind her mistress.

"Mmm... That's it," Antonia purred, while her slave sponged her back.

After a minute or two, Terentia planted a kiss at the crook of her mistress's neck. Antonia sighed and leaned back into her slave, who planted more kisses on her neck as she put her arm around Antonia's waist.

For Antonia and Terentia were more than mistress and slave, they were lovers, and had been for nearly two years.

Terentia licked Antonia's ears, while pulling her closer.

"You know just how to please me," Antonia purred.

Antonia turned to face her slave and locked her lips on Terentia's, while her hands grabbed her firm ass and pulled her closer. They spun around in the warm water, breasts pressed together, as they continued kissing. Terentia lifted one of her mistress's breasts to her lips and licked it before sucking on the nipple sensually, while her lover sighed.

Antonia took her turn, kissing and licking her slave's breasts, while Terentia gasped. Next, Antonia looked Terentia in the eyes, letting them convey her desires.

The women stepped out of the bath and the Ethiopian dried off her mistress before helping with her undertunic. Then, Terentia reached for her own tunic when Antonia stopped her.

"No, let me admire you."

She took her slave's hand and led her to her bed chamber. There, she took Terentia in her arms and kissed her with growing passion, to which Terentia responded in kind. She helped remove Antonia's undertunic and stopped to admire her mistress's nude form. Antonia had a beautiful figure, and added to her stately bearing, made her seem goddess-like in her slave's eyes.

Terentia undid her mistress's hair, draping her long dark locks over her shoulder, before the women fell on to the bed and kissed ravenously, with tongues darting into each other's mouths, while hands caressed each other's soft skin. Terentia pressed her mistress to her back and looked into her eyes, conveying her desire to please. And she did wish to please her, to worship her mistress's body.

Terentia kissed her mistress's ear, her neck, then moved to her shapely breasts, licking and sucking on them sensually, while Antonia closed her eyes, letting her slave worship her; Terentia's hand slipped between her mistress's thighs, a finger running up and down her labia.

Terentia knew what Antonia desired and lavished attention to her as she worked her way down her mistress's body. Kneeling between her legs, she planted kisses on her stomach before moving to Antonia's mons. Her thighs were next, licking and kissing their tender skin, while Terentia listened to her mistress's breathing, bespeaking her anticipation.

She had learned just how to please her mistress by building up the anticipation. And when Terentia's tongue slipped past the entrance to her inner sanctum, Antonia gasped. Her tongue started working Antonia's clitoris, slowly at first, and increasing the tempo while her hands adored her mistress's body.

Terentia was so adroit at pleasuring her mistress that Antonia soon came, her body thrashing about the bed while she cried out in ecstasy. Yet her slave knew she was ready for more and continued pleasuring her until another orgasm welled up. And still, Terentia lapped at her clitoris. Finally, another orgasm hit, and as Antonia's body tensed, she held onto her slave's head while the climax washed over her.

"Stop!" Antonia laughed, pulling Terentia beside her for a lust-filled kiss, while her hands explored her slave's smooth skin. After some unbridled play, Antonia slipped her hand between Terentia's legs.

"You're wet! Go fetch it," Antonia purred, in her lover's ear.

Terentia knew what she meant, and went over to a chest, pulling out an ivory phallus. She returned and handed it to Antonia who pressed her slave to lie back with Terentia spreading her legs in anticipation of what was coming. Antonia pressed the phallus at her lover's vestibule, looking deeply into her eyes, wanting to see the moment expressed in Terentia's face.

The slave took a deep breath as the phallus parted the curtains of her essence, while Antonia's eyes seemed to pierce her soul. To have her mistress pleasure her was her most treasured moment. Antonia kissed her sensually as she slid the phallus in and out. With time, Terentia was thrashing restlessly to Antonia's attentions until she arched her back and came. Antonia smiled as she watched her slave fall into the throes of ecstasy before planting kisses on her. She didn't feel obliged to return her slave's attentions, but enjoyed rewarding her favorite with this little pleasure, and took pleasure in giving it to her.

Terentia took control of the phallus and returned the pleasure until her mistress came. And for the rest of the night, mistress and slave pleasured each other until they were sated. Finally, Antonia rested her head on Terentia, wrapped in her slave's arms while her ebony lover caressed her hair.

Terentia asked quietly, "This new slave, Rufina, are you going to take her?"

"Did I take you, Terentia? But if she pleases me, I may seduce her, like I did you."

"You hardly needed to seduce me, Mistress. I was yours for the taking."

Antonia kissed her lovingly before continuing, "Oh, Terentia! Still, I won't take Rufina. I want her to come to me. And I don't want you to be jealous. In fact, I want you to befriend her."

"Yes, Mistress," Terentia replied, quietly.

Antonia snuggled next to her lover, while her slave reconciled to the fact that she may have a rival for her mistress's affections. And worse, that her mistress expected her to befriend her rival.

After eating a good meal in the kitchen, Rufina returned to the room that would be her new home. The day had been a whirl. She awoke that day, terrified about her future. And here she was, still a slave, but in a position far beyond anything she could have imagined. A personal attendant to a powerful mistress. And more, as she tested her bed, found she had a more comfortable one than she had ever slept in.

***

The next morning, Rufina startled to a slap on her buttocks.

"Wake up, girl! You are not here to sleep!"

She turned to find Terentia glaring at her, and quickly jumped out of bed.

"I'm... I'm... sorry. Won't happen again," Rufina said, demurely.

"No matter. Here, put this on!"

Rufina looked over the new tunic laid out before her.

"Beautiful!" Rufina replied.

What she didn't notice was Terentia staring at her. Rufina had slept in the nude, and the Ethiopian was taken aback by Rufina's beauty. Rufina's alabaster skin and near perfect figure and lovely breasts were a sight to behold. It was framed by her long red hair which the young woman had let down. Terentia paused for a moment to admire this woman who would be a companion in serving the mistress.

"Get dressed and come to Mistress's quarters. And fix your hair! A mirror is over there," Terentia said. And in a gentler tone, added, "Look your best for her."

Terentia left and Rufina quickly dressed before putting up her hair hurriedly, taking a moment to admire herself in her new tunic.

Rufina entered Antonia's chambers to find Terentia and another slave helping the mistress dress.

"Help me with her tunic," Terentia said.

Antonia turned to look over her newest attendant.

"Yes, much better," she said, looking over Rufina's new tunic approvingly.

Antonia's hair was next, which Terentia attended to herself, while Rufina awaited instructions.

"Empty the chamber pot," Terentia ordered.

It was something one of the scullery maids would do, but Terentia felt it would remind Rufina of her place.

Rufina returned and watched Terentia finish attending to Antonia's hair. A tray of fruit and other delicacies had arrived for Antonia's breakfast, and she ate while her hair was being finished. Rufina looked at the tray longingly, having not eaten that morning and steeled herself, not knowing when she would eat.

With the mistress ready for the day, she stood.

"Time to meet them, I suppose. Come Rufina, I want you and Terentia by my side."

She walked out the door and Rufina turned to Terentia.

"Mistress holds court for the various supplicants once a week. Tenants, freedmen, people seeking favors. You'll see."

Antonia's slaves followed her to the great hall, where many were mulling about. They bowed to Antonia, while she took the only chair in the room. Terentia and Rufina stood behind her as the first of the supplicants stepped forward. Rufina noticed that her steward, Castus, was taking notes.

As each came forward to make their plea, Antonia said nothing, only giving a slight nod of acknowledgement. As one after another made their case, the day dragged on for Rufina, who stood motionless behind her mistress, her stomach reminding her of the slow passage of time.

Finally, Antonia gestured to Castus, who ushered them out of the room.

"Done!" Antonia declared.

She looked at Rufina's puzzled look.

"I make no decisions now. I will decide on their pleas later... What is wrong, girl?" Antonia exclaimed, looking at Rufina's clear discomfort.

"Uh, nothing, Mistress," she demurred.

"It is not nothing! Tell me!"

"Um... I... I... didn't eat this morning."

"Oh, heavens, girl!"

Terentia interjected, "It is my fault, Mistress. I slept late myself and didn't wake her in time."

Antonia looked at her favorite with a wry smile, fully knowing why the Ethiopian slept in.

"Go get something, Rufina," she smiled.

Rufina bowed and quickly headed to the kitchen. There, she found some flatbreads had just come out of the oven while other slaves watched her. They kept their distance, not knowing yet where this young woman would be in the pecking order. As she ate her bread, a middle-aged slave approached her.

"You're the new one. A new attendant for Mistress?"

"Yes, Rufina."

"Well, careful. You know about Mistress and Terentia, don't you?"

Rufina paused before looking the other slave in the eye, and replied, "And how would Mistress react if she knew you were spreading rumors?"

The older slave went pale, as a look of fright came over her face.

Rufina felt she made her point, and after finishing her bread, returned to Antonia's chambers. Still, she had to wonder about Terentia and her mistress, and a night spent together.

When Rufina returned, she found Antonia on the portico enjoying a leisurely lunch of various delicacies, fruit, and wine while Terentia looked on. Rufina stood beside Terentia, wondering if the Ethiopian's main duty was principally to be Mistress's companion.

Afterwards, they walked about the estate, with Antonia observing activities in the vineyard and farm, giving Rufina a hint of just how large the estate was.

After a rest in her quarters, Antonia retired to the dining hall, accompanied by Terentia and Rufina.

With slaves scurrying about, Antonia took a couch, and after a slight nod from her, Terentia took the couch next to her. Antonia saw the look of surprise on Rufina's face.

"I am not one who likes guests. Still, I like company when dining and Terentia is a most trusted servant. So, I have granted her the privilege of dining with me often."

Rufina watched in amazement as wonderful dishes arrived, with slaves pouring wine and water for Antonia, then for Terentia, as if she were a noblewoman. The Ethiopian glanced at her, a look affirming her position and superiority to the young slave.

"Rufina, you may leave us now. Then be at my quarters when we are through here," Antonia ordered.

Rufina excused herself and headed to the kitchen for her own modest supper. On arriving, she found many other slaves eating, but they barely looked at her, and she began to understand her place in the villa set her apart from the other slaves.

Back in the dining hall, Antonia and Terentia enjoyed their small feast.

"Mistress, if I may ask, why did you let Rufina see that you allow me to share this meal with you?"

"Isn't it obvious? I want her to know your place here with me. And, perhaps, to let her know that such a position may be open to her someday."

Terentia was both delighted by this confirmation of her place, and displeased with the prospect of a rival.

Rufina waited just outside her mistress's chambers, when Terentia came to fetch her.

"Come, Mistress likes her bath at the end of the day."

They hurried off and met Antonia as she arrived. In the anteroom, her attendants helped Antonia undress, and Rufina beheld the beautiful, nude form of her mistress for the first time. She watched, mesmerized, as her mistress slipped into the warm water.

Antonia dismissed the other slaves, leaving only Terentia and Rufina, who watched her take delight in her bath. Later, the two attended Antonia to her chambers where they helped her prepare for the night.

"You may leave me now. But Terentia, stay a moment. I wish to talk to you."

After her young slave left, Antonia turned to Terentia.

"Tell me, what do you think of her?"

"Rufina? I believe she will serve you well, Mistress."

"But what do you think of her? Do you find her pretty?"

"Yes, Mistress, very. I have seen her naked. She is very beautiful."

"Befriend her, Terentia. I know your position here sets you apart from the other slaves. You need a friend, and she will need one also."

She gave the Ethiopian a tender kiss before sending her off.

In her room, Terentia found Rufina preparing for bed.

"Rufina, I know I was harsh with you today. I only want to see Mistress well served. I think you will do well here."

Terentia took her hand and smiled at her reassuringly. But Rufina unexpectedly threw her arms around Terentia and hugged her tightly, but she quickly composed herself.

"I'm... I'm sorry. I don't know what came over me."

"It is all right, Rufina," she said gently, "go to bed."

Terentia watched Rufina finish undressing, admiring her nude form, before she climbed into bed. Terentia was finding herself unable to do anything but like this young woman. Besides her beauty, she found herself attracted to her innocent persona.

Rufina, in turn, watched Terentia undress, and was fascinated. She had never seen an African in the nude before, and her ebony skin seemed beautiful in the lamplight.

"Goodnight, Rufina," Terentia said, as she blew out the lamp.

The next morning, Antonia was attended to by her slaves as she prepared for the day. Her breakfast arrived, including a large bowl of peaches. While she ate, Rufina eyed the fruit.

"I hope you remembered to eat this morning, Rufina."

"Oh, yes, Mistress!"

"Have you ever had a peach?" Antonia asked.

"Yes, Mistress. Once or twice."

"We have a wonderful crop this year. Take one. Go on." Antonia smiled reassuringly. "Terentia come, have one, too."

Rufina, hardly believing she had been given permission, took one, and after biting into it, a large smile covered her face.

"That's the first time I've seen you smile, young lady. I hope to see more of it," Antonia said, smiling, herself.

In only two days, Antonia's attraction to this seemingly innocent creature was growing steadily, and Rufina's blushing at such a simple compliment only added to it.

Over the ensuing few days, Rufina learned the routines of the household and her duties in it. And while she understood her place, she no longer feared the wrath of her mistress. Rather, she felt she could not have found a better owner.

One evening, while Antonia took her usual bath, and the other slaves being dismissed, she asked Terentia to do her back. The Ethiopian duly undressed, and as both women admired her lovely, athletic body, she slipped into the water. Rufina watched in fascination as Antonia closed her eyes to the sensation of Terentia sponging her back. It was such a simple gesture, yet seemed so sensual.

Later, in Antonia's chambers, she asked Terentia to stay, and as Rufina returned to her room, she wondered about her mistress and Terentia's apparent closeness.

In her bed chamber, Antonia turned to Terentia and kissed her sensually before undressing the Ethiopian herself. Satisfied in seeing her slave's naked body, Terentia then undressed her mistress, before they embraced and kissed with increasing passion.

Antonia pushed her lover onto the bed, then straddled her before pressing her womanhood to her slave's face. Terentia understood that it was Rufina's presence that was driving her ardor.

Terentia pleasured her mistress with her tongue, while her hands caressed her lover's body. And she was rewarded by Antonia's gasps, happy to please her benefactress.

"Yes, my love... There!" her mistress sighed, with growing arousal.

Antonia ground her womanhood on her slave's face while Terentia's tongue lashed at her clitoris. That, and the feeling of Terentia's caresses fired up her ardor to the breaking point.

Antonia cried out as her body spasmed to a powerful orgasm, while Terentia continued lapping at her mistress's clitoris, trying to extract every ounce of pleasure.

When the climax passed, Antonia fell on her dark lover and kissed her wildly, while driving her tongue deeply into her mouth. She slipped down and partook of her favorite's dark orbs, sucking and licking on those hard nipples with abandon. She rolled to Terentia's side and slipped her hand between her legs, feeling her damp labia.

Terentia closed her eyes and sighed, as she felt her mistress's fingers glide over her clitoris. Next, Antonia dug her fingers deeply into her vagina as her slave arched her back, gasping in pleasure. She licked Terentia's neck, while her fingers worked her womanhood. She took great pleasure in seeing her slave so aroused. And more, she knew it was like a golden chain that kept Terentia attached to her. A chain stronger than any iron chain a slave knew.

The attentions of her mistress overcame her, and the Ethiopian cried out in ecstasy, her body thrashing uncontrollably.

As the orgasm ebbed, Terentia looked to Antonia and murmured, "Mistress..."

Antonia caressed her face, eliciting a smile from her slave, who kissed her mistress's hand affectionately. Antonia knew that her slave was bound to her for life by that chain. And the African's unrestrained affection for her is what made her Antonia's favorite.

Terentia fetched the phallus, and over the rest of the night they pleasured each other with it, until happily exhausted, they cuddled and kissed before Terentia lay in the embrace of her mistress's arms.

Caressing her lover's hair, Antonia started, "How do you feel about Rufina? Are you attracted to her?"

"Mistress, I have you."

"But if you could make love to her, would you? Tell me truthfully!"

After a pause, Terentia replied, "Who would not, Mistress. She is beautiful, and more. There is something about her, like a delicate flower."

"Yes, I want to seduce her, myself. But again, I don't want to force her. I want to know, first, if she is open to lesbian love. And that is where I want your help. Test her, but carefully. Do not take it all the way. Simply test if she is open to feminine attentions. Can you do that?"

In her mistress's embrace she would do anything for her, and agreed before mistress and slave drifted off to sleep in each other's arms.

Early the next morning, Rufina stood at the door of her mistress's bed chamber. She did not know whether to enter, or not. Finally, she knocked, and after some commotion, Terentia called out to enter. Inside, Terentia was only in her undertunic, and helping Antonia put on hers.

"Help Mistress dress," Terentia commanded.

As Rufina helped her mistress with her tunic, Terentia put on her own, while Antonia smiled wryly at her younger attendant. Terentia returned to her mistress, still trying to compose herself and proceeded to do Antonia's hair.

Antonia's breakfast arrived, and after taking some delicacies, turned to the Ethiopian.

"Did you eat this morning, Terentia?" she asked, in a teasing tone, knowing full well she hadn't.

"No, Mistress."

"I won't have my slaves fainting from hunger. Have some of mine."

"Thank you, Mistress."

While Terentia stepped forward to partake of some bread, cheese, and fruit, Antonia turned to Rufina.

"I hope you ate."

"I did, Mistress."

Her mistress smiled at her. "I know you have a taste for peaches. There are plenty here. Take one."

She did, and the simple look of joy on Rufina's face as she ate it was reward enough for Antonia.

The day took its usual routine, until supper, where her favorite slaves accompanied her to the dining hall. Antonia gave a nod to Terentia, confirming she would be joining her mistress for supper. Then she turned to Rufina.

"Tonight, you shall join me as well, Rufina. Take that couch."

Rufina looked wide eyed at her mistress before humbly expressing her gratitude. As dishes of various delights arrived, Rufina was given a goblet by one slave, which was quickly filled with wine and water by another. She cautiously took a sip and then another. It was extraordinary to her, and nothing like the poor substitute slaves received.

Rufina feasted on pork, olives, cheese, grapes, and other delicacies that were, at best, rare treats for her.

Antonia watched her slave's reaction and smiled. It was part of her seduction, yet she could not help but feel for Rufina's delight. And Terentia watched as well; torn by having a rival for her mistress's attentions, yet feeling drawn herself to this lovely young woman.

After, her slaves accompanied Antonia to her usual bath and stood by while she immersed herself in the warm water. As she often did, Antonia dismissed the other slaves, leaving only Terentia and Rufina.

"Rufina, come and scrub my back," Antonia commanded.

The young slave looked at Terentia, whose nod told Rufina to obey. She undressed in the anteroom before stepping to the steps of the bath and paused long enough for Antonia to admire her. And the mistress was stunned on seeing her naked for the first time. Her young slave's nude form was more beautiful than she had imagined. Her figure and her smooth, pale skin made her seem goddess-like. And the contrast to her ebony lover couldn't be greater.

Rufina grabbed a sponge and slipped into the bath. It was a new experience for her; for her whole life, bathing was mostly a bucket and a sponge. Here, she felt enveloped in the warm water. She moved beside her mistress, who offered up her back.

Rufina scrubbed gently, which seemed quite sensual to Antonia, and she closed her eyes, enjoying the moment. And Terentia saw it also, triggering her feelings of jealousy. Antonia then flashed a look at Terentia, which the Ethiopian took as a reminder of who owned both of them.

With the bath over, Antonia retired to her chambers, where her slaves helped her prepare for bed.

"You may go now." Antonia then added, "But Terentia, remember what we discussed this morning?"

"Yes, Mistress," she smiled.

Inside their room, the slaves prepared for the night, and Terentia wondered how she would test Rufina. A task, she found, was to her liking. When Rufina removed her undertunic, Terentia sat on Rufina's bed and addressed her.

"Rufina, come, sit beside me. I wish to talk to you."

The gentle smile Terentia expressed herself with, told Rufina this was not a reprimand, and she sat beside her.

Terentia looked at the beautiful naked nymph sitting beside her and took a deep breath.

"It seems Mistress has taken a liking to you. That is good. There is much to like about you. I have been Mistress's favorite for over a year. And, I confess, I was jealous when you arrived. The privileges Mistress has bestowed on me has set me apart from the others. I suspect you will be treated the same by the other slaves."

Terentia took Rufina's hand in hers and held it tenderly.

"I hope we can be friends. And serve Mistress together."

Rufina hugged her tightly, exclaiming, "Yes... Yes!"

As Terentia hugged her back, she sensed that her young companion was not equipped to face a harsh world alone, that she was desperate for something, or someone, to cling to. Without looking at her face, she knew tears were welling in Rufina's eyes. Her mind was in a whirl. Her attraction to this tender creature grew by the minute. She wanted to hold her, to care for her, and feeling her naked breasts pressed against her, Terentia wanted to make love to her. Yet she was dedicated to her mistress's wishes.

They parted, faces inches apart, and looked at each other. The younger slave seemed so vulnerable, yet so tempting. Carefully, Terentia brought her lips to Rufina's and kissed her tenderly, and she accepted the kiss without hesitation.

Terentia pulled back and found Rufina's eyes closed, as if savoring the moment. The Ethiopian put her hand on her companion's cheek, who opened her eyes with a look that spoke of desire. Terentia kissed her again, a little more forcefully this time, and Rufina responded in kind.

The kisses continued with growing passion, as Terentia's hands explored the smooth skin of this ravishing beauty. And with growing confidence, Rufina's hands also explored the African's athletic form through her undertunic.

Terentia's passion was growing out of control, and she broke the kiss before embracing Rufina. Terentia knew she could have Rufina willingly at this moment. Yet, she knew Rufina was to be for her mistress. She held onto this nymph for a while before reluctantly releasing her. She gave her one last loving kiss.

"Get some sleep, Rufina," she smiled, reassuringly, her hand caressing the young woman's face.

Terentia stood and disrobed while Rufina watched longingly. The younger woman could not understand why the Ethiopian had stopped. With her warm smile, Rufina could see she wanted to continue. And Rufina was eager to explore these new feelings. Still, she dared not ask why.

So, Rufina prepared for bed while Terentia watched her longingly.

As she slipped into her bed, Rufina said goodnight to Terentia in that diminutive tone that plucked at Terentia's heart.

The next morning resumed, as if the previous night's events hadn't happened. Antonia's slaves appeared in her chambers to help prepare for the day.

The mistress looked at Terentia, who returned a subtle nod.

"Rufina, go see the seamstress and find out if my new palla is ready."

"Yes, Mistress," Rufina replied, before leaving.

It was an excuse to interview Terentia alone.

"Tell me what happened," Antonia commanded, in a quiet tone.

"She is open to feminine charms, Mistress."

"Go on."

"We started talking, and at one point, we embraced. Then I looked her in the eyes, and they told me she was ready. Then I kissed her, gently."

"Then what?"

Terentia recalled the look on Rufina's face and smiled. "She seemed to savor it. We kissed again and became more passionate, until I broke it off and suggested she go to sleep."

"Tell me, Terentia, would you have bedded her then?"

Her slave looked to the floor, fearing to admit the truth.

Antonia put a finger under her chin until their eyes met.

"Tell me, truthfully."

"I would have, Mistress. There is something about her... More than her beauty."

"Thank you, Terentia."

Rufina returned and announced the palla would be ready the next day. She found herself being eyed at by both women with a peculiar look.

Antonia, again, offered her slaves some fruit from her breakfast tray, and watched the simple joy on Rufina's face as she ate a nectarine. She knew she would seduce her young slave before the day was over, if her slave was willing to be seduced.

Later that day, Antonia chose to visit her olive orchard and was taken there by litter, and followed by her attendants. It gave Rufina a further understanding of the extent of her mistress's estate.

"Almost ready for harvest. And a good crop this year," she explained to Rufina. "It is the most profitable crop I have."

That evening, Antonia retired to the dining hall for supper where, again, she invited both her favorites to dine with her. Again, Antonia was pleased at watching Rufina's innocent delight as she sampled fine wine and various delicacies from the kitchen.

As the supper was capped by plates of figs, a slave brought out another wine.

"A sweet wine from Greece. And a very rare one," Antonia declared.

Rufina sampled it, and the look on her face told Antonia she had never tasted anything like it. And it was true; the wine was like ambrosia to her and only added to the extraordinary foods and other events she had experienced the last few days. It was hard for her to believe that she was allowed to enjoy these delights as a slave.

"Thank you, Mistress," Rufina exclaimed, when she finished her wine, blushing with gratitude.

They retired for Antonia's usual bath. And again, she had Rufina do her back with only Terentia in attendance.

"Thank you," Antonia said, turning to Rufina before planting a simple kiss on her lips.

Rufina's blush and bashful smile told her mistress that the gesture was not rejected. They withdrew from the bath, and after Rufina put on her undertunic, she reached for her own.

"You can come back for it, Rufina," Antonia smiled, wryly.

Her slaves accompanied Antonia to her chamber, where they helped her prepare for bed. After helping her mistress with her undertunic, Terentia undid her long hair.

"You may leave, Terentia. But I would like to talk to Rufina alone for a moment."

The look on her mistress's face told Terentia that this would be the night. She bid her ado and left the others alone.

Naked, Antonia sat on her bed, and with a smile, gestured to her young slave to sit next to her.

"Terentia told me what happened between you two last night," she started.

Rufina blushed and looked at the floor, not knowing what was coming.

Antonia put a finger under Rufina's chin and turned her face to her own.

"It is all right. Terentia is very beautiful, and I see nothing wrong with a sapphic moment between two women. Tell me, did you enjoy it?"

Rufina looked at her mistress and sheepishly replied, "Yes, very much."

"You must know by now, Terentia is my lover. And yes, she is very beautiful. And I know she finds you so, as well. Tell me, what do you think of me?"

"Mistress! I... Um..." Rufina stammered, not knowing what to say.

"I find you very beautiful, Rufina."

With that, Antonia placed a delicate kiss on Rufina's lips. She was pleased that her young slave accepted it without hesitation.

"Have you ever kissed anyone before? Besides Terentia, that is."

Rufina shook her head, looking embarrassed.

"My, you are all innocence. I could take you, Rufina. But rather, I'd prefer if you were open to me. Like you were with Terentia."

Rufina looked into her mistress's eyes for a moment. She did find her beautiful. And more. Perhaps, it was this powerful woman, or just the force of her personality, but Rufina was drawn to her.

She closed her eyes and offered her lips to her mistress, who tenderly kissed her. Antonia knew she had Rufina mind and body. She put her arms around the young slave and pulling her closer, pressed her lips harder on Rufina's. Rufina put her arms around her mistress cautiously, not knowing what liberties she had.

Antonia paused to hug Rufina.

"You are a beautiful woman," she said, looking Rufina in the eyes.

Rufina blushed. "As are you, Mistress."

Antonia looked at her, wanting more.

"I can't explain it, you are," Rufina added.

"You have never made love to another woman, have you," Antonia said, her face inches from Rufina's.

The slave shook her head with a shyness that Antonia found was endearing. She took the young woman in her arms and resumed kissing her, to which Rufina responded more confidently, with her hands caressing her mistress's back.

After several minutes of kissing, Rufina flashed a smile at Antonia that spoke of her thrill at these new experiences. It was a look that fired up Antonia's passion. She pulled off her slave's undertunic before drinking in Rufina's fair, tender body. She traced one of her shapely breasts with a finger, while Rufina closed her eyes, receiving the gentle touch with pleasure. Next, Antonia took Rufina's hand and placed it on her own breast, which elicited a nervous chuckle from her new lover.

"Let your hair down," Antonia commanded.

Rufina unleashed her long red hair and draped it over her shoulder before looking at her mistress, as if awaiting her approval. Again, Antonia's eyes drank in this luscious apparition, eager to fully partake of her new lover. Yet, she knew this was a night to be patient and to savor.

They resumed kissing, with each fondling the other's breasts. Rufina took a moment to look over Antonia's lovely orbs, while her fingers caressed their soft flesh.

"So beautiful," she whispered.

Antonia pulled her to the bed, and side by side, they resumed kissing again, with mistress giving her slave some tongue this time, while Rufina's hand explored her mistress's body with growing eagerness. And Antonia explored Rufina's body as well, with a hand cupping her tight buttock. Soon, their legs were tangled together as they held each other tightly, kissing with growing passion.

Antonia moved to Rufina's firm breasts and planted kisses on them before sucking a nipple into her mouth, eliciting a gentle sigh from her slave. She lavished attention on them, pleased at Rufina's reaction. Next, she rolled on top of Rufina, and they resumed kissing wildly.

Her mistress got on all fours over Rufina and looked her in the eyes before leaning forward and offering up her dangling breasts to her slave. Rufina paused to look over those orbs, inches from her face, before kissing one, then the other. Next, she started licking her nipples.

"Yes..." Antonia hissed, "Suck on them!"

Rufina obeyed and sucked on a nipple. Quickly, she became consumed with making love to her breasts, sucking hard on them and feeling their soft flesh on her face. Antonia closed her eyes and smiled, feeling Rufina's growing excitement at enjoying another woman's breasts.

After receiving such pleasant attentions for a while, Antonia sat up and looked at Rufina. The time was ripe, and she leaned down to kiss her slave, while her hand slipped between Rufina's legs. She looked into Rufina's eyes, who was trembling with anticipation. She wanted to see her slave's face, while she pleasured this young woman for the first time.

Her finger slid over Rufina's labia as the slave gasped in excitement. Next, her fingers found Rufina's clitoris, who startled to the touch.

"Just enjoy it, my love," Antonia whispered, while her finger started rubbing Rufina's womanhood.

She leaned down and licked Rufina's neck and ears, while her fingers went to work, listening to the stuttering breath of her slave.

Antonia returned to Rufina's breasts and made love to them as her slave seemed primed to receive her mistress's attentions. Antonia could feel her lover's passions rising to the breaking point, and worked her clitoris faster. As Rufina thrashed restlessly, Antonia looked at her slave's face in order to watch the moment.

Suddenly, Rufina took a deep breath and arched her back before crying out in ecstasy, while her mistress pleasured her. Antonia's fingers continued working her womanhood as the orgasm washed over her. Finally, the orgasm ebbed, and Rufina opened her eyes to find her mistress smiling at her.

"M... Mistress..." Rufina mumbled, overcome by both her orgasm and her mistress's attentions.

Antonia sealed the moment with a tender kiss, full knowing this ravishing young woman was in her powers from here on out. Antonia lay beside her slave and pulled her closer, letting her bask a moment in what she suspected was the first orgasm given to her.

But Antonia knew what she expected of her slave, and rolling on her back, pulled Rufina next to her. She kissed Rufina sensually, before taking her hand and placed it between her thighs, while looking at her in a way that expressed her desires.

Rufina understood what was expected, and was, in fact, eager to please her mistress. She ran her fingers over Antonia's labia, feeling its moistness. Antonia closed her eyes and sighed gently to her slave's touch, and Rufina realized she had a certain power over her mistress at that moment. She kissed Antonia lovingly while her fingers dug deeper into her mistress's womanhood, eliciting a gasp from her.

She moved to Antonia's breasts, licking and sucking on them, while her fingers found Antonia's clitoris, provoking moans. Rufina felt exhilarated by her ability to pleasure her mistress -- to have this control over her. She dug her fingers deeply inside Antonia's womanhood, while she kissed her, and licked her neck and breasts, feeling her mistress's growing passion. Her fingers worked Antonia's clitoris while she kissed Antonia passionately, driving her tongue into her mistress's mouth, as Antonia's body grew restless.

Suddenly, Antonia grabbed Rufina's hand and pressed it to her womanhood. Her slave proceeded to pleasure her clitoris until Antonia's body spasmed in ecstasy with Rufina kissing her mistress madly while she came.

Finally, the orgasm passed, and laughing, Antonia pulled Rufina's lips to hers for a passionate kiss. Antonia said nothing, simply pressing Rufina's head to lie on her breast while stroking her hair. For Rufina, it was no less a thrilling moment; to have seen her mistress so aroused, then, being held by her and caressed so lovingly.

But Rufina soon found herself pressed to her back with Antonia kneeling beside her and looking lustily at her body. Antonia was eager to taste this sweet young woman, and more, to show her the ultimate way one woman could please another.

Antonia leaned down and kissed her before trailing her tongue down her lover's body, while Rufina drank in these erotic sensations. Antonia lingered on her breasts before spreading Rufina's legs and kneeling between them, while her hands explored Rufina's pale skin. She kissed the young woman's stomach before planting more as she traced a path to her womanhood.

Rufina could hardly believe what was happening and trembled in anticipation. Antonia kissed a thigh, then Rufina could feel a warm breath at her entrance, followed by the feeling of a soft tongue parting the curtain to her inner sanctum.

Rufina moaned to this most exquisite sensation, while Antonia's tongue tasted her for the first time. She dragged her tongue over her slave's clitoris, triggering another moan. Soon, Antonia was feasting on her slave's nectar while Rufina's arousal became untamed, grabbing Antonia's head in blind passion. Rufina arched her back and Antonia ravaged her clitoris wildly, sending her slave into the throes of ecstasy.

As Rufina's climax ebbed, her mistress planted kisses on her mons, while enjoying the look of pleasure on her slave's face as Rufina basked in the afterglow of her orgasm.

"Cunnilingus is a most wonderful experience, is it not?" Antonia purred, while she climbed on top of her lover.

Rufina could taste her own juices on Antonia's lips as her mistress plunged her tongue into her mouth.

Antonia rolled them over, leaving Rufina on top, and looked her in the eyes, expressing her expectation of what she was to do. Rufina was drunk with these newfound feelings of arousal, and after confidently kissing her mistress, started licking her neck. Next, she moved to Antonia's breasts, and after taking a moment to admire her lovely orbs, made love to them while watching her mistress's reaction as she sucked on each nipple.

"Yes..." Antonia whispered, while she pushed her slave's head further down.

Rufina settled between Antonia's legs and beheld her glistening labia. Her feelings were everywhere. She had never done anything like this, yet was eager to please her mistress, and more -- she wanted to taste another woman. She built up her courage by kissing Antonia's thighs, which only heightened the mistress's anticipation. Next, she kissed Antonia's vulva, followed by running her tongue up her slit, eliciting a shudder from her mistress.

"Oh... Yes..!" Antonia moaned, as she felt Rufina's tongue hesitantly slip past the entrance to her core.

That moan encouraged Rufina, and her tongue dug deeper, finding Antonia's clitoris and eliciting a gasp. Soon, Rufina was lapping at her mistress's womanhood enthusiastically and discovering the thrill of pleasuring another woman so intimately, let alone her own mistress!

"Yes! That!" Antonia was gasping, as her hands held her slave's head, guiding her just as she wanted.

Antonia's breath grew erratic and held tightly onto her slave's head, pressing her vulva into her slave's face, until her body started convulsing as she cried out in ecstasy. Rufina lapped at her mistress's slit relentlessly, while she writhed in pleasure.

With the orgasm over, Antonia pushed her slave away and looked at the smile on her face.

"You should be pleased with yourself. You're a quick learner." Antonia laughed.

Suddenly, Rufina found herself pressed to her back and her mistress straddling her face.

"Yes! Lick it!" Antonia hissed, as she lowered herself on Rufina's mouth.

Antonia ground her dripping labia on her slave's face, while Rufina's tongue went to work. Antonia grabbed Rufina's hands and pressed to her breasts, which her slave kneaded as she ravaged her mistress's clitoris. Again, her lover cried out, convulsing to another climax, while her slave pleasured her relentlessly.

Antonia caught her breath and looked down at those green eyes looking back. She was enraptured by this nymph, and feeling the power she had over her, continued grinding her womanhood on Rufina's face. She pleasured herself on her slave mercilessly until, finally sated, she lay next to her young lover.

Antonia's aggressive use of her slave was quickly replaced with tender kisses and hugs, sending Rufina's emotions into another whirl. She hardly knew what to think as her mistress held her lovingly in her arms. She laid her head on Antonia's breast, while her mistress's fingers lazily caressed her.

But being held like this helped clear Rufina's head; she was falling for her mistress. This woman, who had total power over her, was holding her so tenderly, after showing her the joys of being made love to by another woman. She turned to her mistress to say something, but could not find the words.

"Yes, Rufina?"

"It's just... I mean... You are my mistress, yet here I am... in your arms."

"I think I understand," Antonia started, "this is new to you; that your owner can treat you this way. You are a beautiful young woman, Rufina. From that day I saw you at the slave market, I was captivated by you. I could have forced you to be my sex slave. But I wanted to seduce you; to make you want me.

"Remember, when we are alone, you and I are lovers, and I give you certain license. But at all other times, never forget, I am your mistress."

The sudden, stern look on Antonia's face sent a chill through Rufina. She lowered her eyes and humbly acknowledged her mistress.

Then, Antonia's continence turned, and smiled, "But we are alone, now. And are simply lovers."

She pulled Rufina's lips to hers and kissed her sensually. The kissing became more passionate, with Rufina becoming more confident with her mistress. Antonia pressed Rufina to her back and looked her in the eyes.

"A woman's most precious possession is her virginity. It can only be given once. Would you give yours to me?"

Rufina paused at first, surprised by the question.

"But how?" she asked.

Antonia went to her chest and pulled out the ivory phallus before returning to the bed, and holding it before Rufina.

Rufina looked at it in fascination, while understanding what her mistress was asking for. After a minute, she closed her eyes and lay on her back, while spreading her legs as if offering her body to her mistress.

Antonia paused, while she looked over her lover. This exquisite creature was offering herself to her, and even she was taken aback. She owned this sweet young woman, yet here she was offering up her most intimate possession. Antonia took the phallus and ran it down Rufina's body before placing the tip at her vestibule.

She carefully slipped the phallus into her slave's moist entrance, watching closely for her reaction. Rufina winced, and her mistress paused before pressing deeper. After the pain had passed, Rufina opened her eyes and looked at her mistress, while she felt her inner sanctum penetrated for the first time.

"Feels wonderful, after the first moment, yes?" Antonia whispered, before kissing her slave.

Carefully, Antonia slid the phallus in and out, while Rufina's arousal grew. She lavished attention to Rufina's succulent nipples while she continued pleasuring her slave with increasing intensity; all the while, watching Rufina grow restless with unbridled passion.

Finally, Rufina arched her back and gasped breathlessly, while holding Antonia's hand as she ground on the phallus planted deeply in her womanhood. Antonia watched with pleasure as her slave came from her first penetration.

With the orgasm over, Rufina opened her eyes to find her mistress smiling at her, increasing her feeling for Antonia. Antonia slipped the phallus out of Rufina's dripping slit and licked it before giving it to her slave. Rufina understood it was her turn and proceeded to pleasure her mistress to another orgasm. For the rest of the night, they made love and brought each other to numerous orgasms.

With the lovers' passions finally spent, Rufina lay in her mistress's arms, her head resting on Antonia's breast, and feeling completely enraptured by her. For Antonia, there was little difference. She was still the mistress of this slave, but completely taken by this young nymph, whose hidden erotic side came to the fore this night.

As they lay together, Rufina spoke, "Mistress, may I ask you something?"

"Right now, my love, anything!" Antonia whispered.

"You were married, but never remarried?"

Antonia chuckled before replying, "Yes. But one husband was enough. I have a daughter, she's ten now, and her grandmother is bringing her up. It was a compromise; she will be brought up to be a fine Roman woman, and both families stopped offering prospective husbands. No, no more husbands. Mine, let's say, had sexual tastes that led elsewhere."

Rufina left it at that, and cuddled closer to her mistress, as both drifted off to sleep, feeling each other's warm body next to hers.

***

The next morning, Rufina heard the door open and felt someone sleeping next to her, with memories of the previous night of love flooding back. She looked at her naked mistress stirring beside her, then to Terentia, who had entered her mistress's room, carrying Rufina's tunic.

By this time, Antonia had opened her eyes.

"Good morning, Mistress," Terentia said, calmly.

"Mmm... Lovely morning!" Antonia beamed, pulling Rufina close to her.

"I'd like to sleep in this morning. Tell the others. Rufina will let you know when I'm out of bed."

"Yes, Mistress. Your tunic, Rufina," Terentia said, with little emotion.

She left, with Rufina finding herself in her mistress's arms and being kissed. Still, Rufina noticed Terentia never looked at her, and wondered how this would affect her friendship with Terentia.

"Oh, you are irresistible!" Antonia exclaimed, before resuming kissing her slave.

Kisses and caresses grew with increasing passion until Rufina, knowing her duty, slipped her hand between Antonia's thighs, and her mistress sighed to the touch of her slave rubbing her damp labia. Rufina continued to pleasure her mistress, kissing her lips, neck, and breasts, as her fingers dug into Antonia's womanhood. Rufina was quickly learning how to please Antonia, and her mistress's body was soon restless with passion as she kissed Rufina madly. Suddenly, Antonia cried out and convulsed to another orgasm.

In post-orgasmic bliss, Antonia curled up next to her slave and rested her head on a soft breast, while hugging Rufina.

"Mmm... You are a delight! There will be many more nights like this, to be sure," Antonia purred, while Rufina held her close.

But the day awaited, and Antonia sent Rufina to fetch Terentia and breakfast.

The day resumed like other days, except Rufina noticed Terentia's subdued countenance; she barely acknowledged Rufina's presence.

Before lunch, Terentia gave her mistress a massage, while Rufina watched. And seeing her nude mistress receive a sensual rubdown from Terentia rekindled the passions Rufina first felt the night before. As Antonia headed to the portico, a chance came for Rufina to talk to Terentia privately.

"Terentia, last night. Um... I don't know what to say."

"There is nothing to say," Terentia replied, calmly. "Mistress owns us both. I have no say. Besides, I know she enjoyed you, and I think you enjoyed it, as well."

Rufina smiled bashfully before asking, "But, aren't you jealous?"

"Jealous? Of whom?" Terentia said wryly, before turning to follow her mistress.

That evening, both her slaves dined with Antonia, with Rufina still feeling awkward. After, Antonia took her usual bath, watched only by her favorites.

Alone, Antonia felt free to talk. "Well, Terentia, it seems I unveiled Rufina's hidden side last night. A passionate woman is behind that innocent face. And, I will say, she is a quick learner."

Antonia smirked at the blush on Rufina's face. Terentia saw it as well, a look that pulled at her heart, which added to the knowledge that her companion had a passionate side.

Her slaves attended Antonia to her chambers, where she bid them goodnight.

"I will sleep alone tonight."

She turned to Rufina and gave her a sensual kiss, before turning to Terentia, and putting her arms around her, gave her a more passionate kiss.

Then she whispered in Terentia's ear,

"She is yours tonight, if you want her."

Terentia looked at her mistress with a growing smile before the two slaves returned to their room. Inside, Terentia quickly undressed before sitting on her bed to watch Rufina ready for bed.

"Come, sit here. We should talk." Terentia smiled at her naked companion.

Rufina sat beside her and Terentia took her hand.

"Now you know Mistress's skills of seduction, and they are formidable!" The Ethiopian chuckled before continuing, "And you can see why I am so attached to her."

"Do you love her?" Rufina asked.

"Can a slave love her mistress?" And after reflecting, added, "Yes, I believe I do."

"You must be jealous of me!" Rufina replied.

Terentia continued, "No. You please her. If anything, I'm jealous of Mistress."

Rufina looked into Terentia's eyes, trying to understand what she was saying. Then Terentia brought her lips to Rufina's, who accepted them with closed eyes. And much like that first time, two nights ago, Terentia put her hand on Rufina's face and looked at her.

Rufina wrapped her companion in her arms, and with breasts pressed together, they resumed kissing with growing passion. Tongues began to explore each other's mouths, while Terentia's hands caressed her lover's back. Rufina pulled back to look at Terentia and placed her hand on her cheek, smiling.

This set Terentia's passion ablaze, and she pressed Rufina to lie out on the bed. She lay beside the redhead and took a moment to admire her lovely, pale form, while her fingers glided gossamer-like over Rufina's skin; skin as light as her own body was dark. Rufina closed her eyes as she drank in these delights.

"That's it, just close your eyes," Terentia whispered, while her fingers continued to caress this tender creature.

Terentia continued to let her fingers make love to her new lover's skin, enjoying the chance to touch her freely for the first time. She looked at Rufina's face, eyes still closed, before leaning down and planting delicate kisses on the young woman's neck, eliciting a gentle sigh from her.

The Ethiopian was completely captivated by this nubile woman. Her only thought in that moment was to please her, and please her as well as she had ever done for her mistress. Her tongue traced a line to Rufina's lips, giving her a long, delicate kiss.

For Rufina's part, she simply surrendered herself to this ebony goddess.

Terentia's tongue traced a line to one of Rufina's firm breasts before circling its nipple. She sucked on it hard, triggering a whimper of delight, which encouraged her to give the other equal treatment. Terentia slipped her hand between Rufina's legs and found her already damp.

She could have pleasured Rufina this way, but she wanted more -- to taste this nymph. Terentia started kissing her way down Rufina's body, until she was kneeling between her lover's legs. She let her hands glide over that alabaster skin once more, before lifting one of Rufina's legs, and running her tongue up and down its length.

Rufina looked at Terentia, and seeing her lick her way down her thigh, closed her eyes in anticipation. The Ethiopian planted kisses around her entrance, letting the anticipation build. Finally, Terentia kissed her damp womanhood before letting her tongue slip past the folds of her inner core. She slowly lapped up the nectar of this lovely woman, enjoying the clear arousal she was causing.

A flick of her tongue on Rufina's clitoris triggered a gasp, while her fingers slipped into her sheath. A rhythm formed, with Terentia's tongue lashing at her slit, while her fingers worked her core. Terentia, herself, was becoming quite aroused at watching her lover in the throes of pleasure when Rufina arched her back, moaning uncontrollably, and grabbing Terentia's head while a powerful orgasm washed over her.

As she came down from that climax, Terentia slowed down, then kissed the tender skin of her lover's inner thighs before digging in for another round. Laughing, Rufina cried out Terentia's name before resigning herself to another round of pleasure.

Slowly, Terentia wound up Rufina's passions until she was moaning and thrashing about the bed. And with time, Rufina fell into the throes of ecstasy again, while Terentia ravaged her clitoris. Rufina sat up, and grabbing her lover's head, pulled her lips close and kissed her wildly. She pulled Terentia on top of her and soon, the lovers were giggling and kissing as they rolled about the bed.

Rufina found herself straddling Terentia's torso and pinning her hands down. Terentia shuddered with anticipation, as Rufina looked her over, lustily. Rufina then gave the Ethiopian a long, sensual kiss before planting delicate kisses on her neck, with Terentia taking her turn to surrender herself to her lover.

"You are so beautiful," Rufina whispered, as she kissed her way down to Terentia's stiff nipples.

She gave each a flick of her tongue before sucking on them enthusiastically. She lavished plenty of attention to Terentia's breasts, sucking and fondling them while her hand reached between Terentia's legs, causing the Ethiopian to gasp. Rufina paused long enough to watch the reaction on Terentia's face as her finger glided over her lover's moist slit. Hesitantly, she slipped her fingers into Terentia's sheath, pleased with her lover's reaction.

Rufina looked over the body of this ebony beauty, eager to please her. She worked her way down, imitating Terentia's own moves, until she was kneeling between her legs. Terentia opened her eyes to find Rufina admiring her with her hands, as well as her eyes.

Rufina leaned down and licked Terentia's stomach, then kissed her way to her mons. Terentia held her breath as she felt a warm breath on her womanhood.

"Rufina...!" Terentia moaned, as the young woman's tongue slipped into her sheath.

She threw her head back and gasped, as Rufina began pleasuring her. While her hands caressed the dark skin of her lover, Rufina lapped at Terentia's essence and enjoyed the effect she was having on her. She soon had Terentia squirming with delight as she increased her effort. Finally, Terentia arched her back and cried out uncontrollably in ecstasy.

As she came down from her orgasm, Terentia looked down to find two green eyes smiling back and beaming with accomplishment. Terentia shuddered at that look; to be made love to by such a creature was almost overwhelming.

"Come here!" Terentia commanded, pulling Rufina on top of her.

They kissed passionately, until Terentia threw Rufina on her back and straddled her in a sixty-nine. As Rufina eagerly lapped at Terentia's womanhood, the Ethiopian leaned down and partook of Rufina's. They pleasured each other to several orgasms in this way, then moved on to other positions, licking, kissing, and sucking through much of the night, until both were spent.

Rufina lay next to Terentia, her head resting on her lover, while Terentia caressed her.

"That was wonderful! More wonderful than with Mistress," Rufina whispered, her hand exploring Terentia's skin.

"That's because we are equals," Terentia replied, before giving Rufina a warm kiss.

"With Mistress, we are both subordinate. Oh, I know, she pleasures me just enough to satisfy me. But it's all for her own pleasure. I'm sure you saw it. Still, I love pleasing her. And wouldn't trade it for the world."

"But what would she think if she knew we made love tonight?" Rufina asked.

"Oh, silly girl! Mistress told me to seduce you. She offered you to me, if you were willing. And you certainly were!" Terentia laughed.

She kissed Rufina once more, before both drifted off to sleep in each other's arms.

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The next morning, Terentia awoke to the feeling of a warm body next to hers and she snuggled close to Rufina as memories of the night's passions returned. But reality soon intervened.

"Mistress!" she exclaimed, before jumping out of bed.

"We're late! Get dressed!"

They hurriedly dressed and assembled themselves as quickly as they could before rushing to Antonia's chambers. There, they found Antonia putting on her undertunic.

"Let me help you!" Terentia said, plaintively.

"Oh, I know how to dress myself," Antonia smirked. "You are late!"

"Sorry, Mistress."

Antonia put a finger under her slave's chin. "Oh, I think I know why. A long night?"

She kissed Terentia lovingly, while Rufina watched, astonished.

"It's all right, Rufina. I expected it, knowing Terentia's, um, skills."

Antonia walked up to Rufina and gave her an equal kiss.

"I gather you enjoyed Terentia's company last night. Yes, she does know how to please. That's why she is my favorite, as well as my lover. And now it seems I have two lovers. Well, this will be pleasant. Come. Help me finish dressing, then breakfast. I'm sure you two didn't eat. You will join me."

The day's routine continued, except for Rufina, it was unlike any other. In two days, she had discovered the joys of womanly love, and her own sexuality. And she was eager for more, wondering what that night would bring.

Antonia took a stroll around the estate, followed by a massage before lunch. Later, her slaves joined Antonia at supper, with Rufina still trying to believe her new privileges with her mistress.

After, Antonia took her usual bath, except it wasn't her usual. She was attended to only by Terentia and Rufina. And after slipping into the water, she beckoned her slaves to join her.

Antonia watched her naked lovers descend the steps of the bath and move beside her. She put her arms around Rufina's neck and started kissing her, while Terentia moved behind her mistress and licked her neck. After a minute or so, Antonia turned to Terentia and, wrapping her in her arms, kissed her while Rufina watched their uninhibited passion.

"Kiss Rufina," Antonia demanded.

Terentia gave the young slave a lusty grin before pulling her close and kissing her sensually, while Antonia's arousal grew, watching this lesbian scene unfold. She moved behind Rufina and wrapped her arms around her lovers as they continued kissing, where she planted kisses on Rufina's neck. Finding herself the center of her lovers' attention sent Rufina's passion sailing.

But the position changed when Antonia pulled Terentia's lips to hers and Rufina took her turn kissing and licking her mistress's neck. Terentia broke that kiss, and lifting one of Antonia's breasts, began sucking on it while her mistress leaned back on Rufina, and turning her head, offered her lips to her redheaded lover.

"Mmm... I would like to retire," Antonia whispered to Terentia.

Antonia stepped out of the bath followed by her attendants, who helped dry her.

When Rufina offered Antonia her under tunic, her mistress turned to her.

"No need. Besides, I like admiring my lovers."

She took Rufina's hand and led her nude slaves to her bed chamber where, pulling them close, they freely shared lips and tongues, while hands caressed each other.

Then, Antonia turned to Terentia, and pointing at her bed, said, "Make love to her."

Terentia grinned mischievously and pushed Rufina onto the bed, before falling on top of her and kissing her passionately. Rufina was more than happy to receive these attentions, and the two became consumed with kissing and feeling each other's bodies. Antonia sat on the edge of the bed to watch her slaves make love.

Terentia looked over this bewitching nymph, eager to partake of her. Starting at her neck, she dragged her tongue down Rufina's tender body, as the younger woman closed her eyes and submitted to these lovely sensations. The Ethiopian sucked on each nipple before kneeling between Rufina's legs and lustily eyeing her delectable form. She gave her mistress a knowing grin before leaning down and planting kisses around Rufina's womanhood.

Antonia looked on lustfully, while this seemingly sweet young creature became aroused by Terentia's sensual skills. When Rufina gasped at Terentia's tongue digging into her sheath, Antonia could not resist touching this nubile woman, letting her hands glide over those firm breasts and hard nipples.

Rufina was lost in the pleasure of Terentia's tongue lapping at her clitoris while four hands tenderly caressed her body. With Rufina's lust growing, Antonia could not help bringing her lips to her young slave's, kissing her sensually. Rufina opened her eyes to find her mistress looking at her adoringly, stirring her passions to new heights.

With Rufina's breathing becoming erratic, Antonia kissed her wildly, wanting to share in her orgasm. And she did cum, as her body writhed in ecstasy.

When her climax ebbed, Rufina looked at Terentia before climbing on top of her in a sixty-nine, eager to reward her lover. Antonia watched in delight while this seeming sweet young woman showed off her sexual hunger. Antonia moved to a better position to watch Rufina pleasure Terentia with her tongue while the Ethiopian gasped to the attention her clitoris was receiving.

"Yes... Make love to her," Antonia purred, as her hand caressed Terentia's thigh.

It wasn't long before Terentia shuddered to a shattering climax, moaning and gasping the whole time.

Then Antonia moved closer and lifted Rufina's face for a kiss on her lips, dripping with Terentia's juices. Next, she planted kisses on her ebony lover's thighs before kissing her mons. Rufina sat up and firmly planted her womanhood on Terentia's face, who eagerly lapped at her slit. But she also realized it was her mistress's tongue that was digging into her womanhood. It was too much, and she climaxed again while doing her best to pleasure Rufina. Rufina's own orgasm soon followed, aroused by Terentia's expert attentions as well as watching her mistress partake eagerly of this Black beauty.

She climbed off of Terentia's soaking face, who, in turn, pulled her mistress's face to hers for some sloppy kisses. Terentia rolled her mistress to her back, and after some more passionate kissing, moved down to sample her luscious breasts. Rufina moved to the other side and both slaves partook of her orbs.

As Terentia started working her way down Antonia's body, Rufina worked her way up, licking and kissing her mistress's neck before the two kissed madly, with Antonia's passions rising while her ebony slave parted the curtains to her inner sanctum.

Her slaves fully indulged their mistress, with Terentia ravaging her clitoris while Rufina kissed her sensually. Antonia pulled her young slave closer, craving her succulent breasts while Rufina swooned to the sensation of her mistress feasting on her dangling orbs.

All the while, Terentia continued to pleasure Antonia until her mistress grew restless, her ardor on the edge of breaking. Antonia cried out to an overpowering orgasm while her slaves worked relentlessly to pleasure her.

As that climax ebbed, Terentia looked at Rufina, who quickly changed places with her ebony partner. While Terentia's hand explored her mistress's body, she watched this nubile beauty make love to Antonia, aroused by the sensual scene unfolding. She kissed Antonia lovingly and felt her mistress's unbridled lust betrayed by her halted breathing. Antonia looked down at those two green eyes peering back from between her legs before throwing her head to the bed and arching her back. Terentia took the opportunity to suck on her mistress's stiff nipples which, along with Rufina relentlessly lapping at her clitoris, sent Antonia to another orgasm.

Terentia smiled at the look of bliss on her mistress's face, before fetching the ivory phallus. She handed it to Rufina, who then pressed it to Antonia's entrance.

"Oh, yes..." she hissed, as her slave drove the instrument home.

For much of the rest of the night, her slaves pleasured Antonia to numerous orgasms, as well as the sensual delight of two sets of feminine hands caressing her skin.

With the three finally spent, her slaves settled on each side of Antonia as they drifted off to sleep.

The next morning, Antonia awoke to find her lovers still sleeping. After such a night, she was prepared to indulge them with a little more sleep. Besides, she enjoyed watching them, particularly Rufina, who looked angelic. And she reflected on having such lovely slaves -- and lovers. And she suspected that the golden chain that kept Terentia bound to her would keep Rufina bound as well.

She gave each lover a gentle kiss before reminding them the day awaited.

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