A short story I am devoloping that I need feedback on. It is aout a female dictator in the near future looking for a surrogate wife to impregnate to give her and hier to her throne of the country. NOTE:This story is far from finished, I am just in need of a support/critique group to help refine my ideas. I will be posting more as I get suggestions.

 I awoke, still dazed. My sight was still blurry but i could make out the small details of where I was. I saw our country's banners hanging from the ceiling. I saw soldiers on the edge of the room, overly dressed. I figured they were honor guard. I began to try and stand but was restrained by my neck on my knees. I felt the cold steel on my body. I was naked, completely exposed in front of all those people. I heard a door open behind me as i saw her walk in. The power in her steps sent shivers down my spine. She spoke, "You should be beaten or even killed for your actions. You know that?"

My head dropped in embarrassment. She grabbed the back of my neck making me yelp in pain. “Answer me whore!" she screamed. “I am sorry. I can't stay awake anymore. I have been run ragged your highness." I look back to the ground as a tear slides down my cheek. Her hand releases me as she drums her nails on my neck. “I could have you put in the breeding farms for 15 years, but I am feeling generous.” She smiles devilishly down at me. I can feel her burning gaze, burning through my very soul. “Take her to my private chambers. I have my own punishment she can endure." She barked to the guards. My heart sinks as two guards unshackle me and drug me out of the room.'

As i was dragged down the hall, I started to hear screams and moaning. I feared for the worst as I saw the beaten bodies of the other prisoners, some prisoners of war others just common criminals. Their bodies cut and bleeding, just oozing black tainted blood. The guards reached the end of the hall and opened two very large doors. A bright light blinded me as I felt them throw me onto a soft surface. The shackled my hands to post behind me and placed a gag in my mouth, then made their leave.

I began to sweat, thoughts of what she might do to me making my eyes water in fear. I sat for a few minutes but felt like years. The large doors opened again, it was her, but not like I expected. She was in a white flowing gown, slightly see through. I had never her seen her like this. She was beautiful instead of terrifying. She walked to the side of the room and opened a small door and pulled out a bottle of wine and a glass. She turned and smiled at me as she walked over and lay next to me. She placed her hand on my face and I flinched. "You have nothing to fear." she said "I won't hurt such a beautiful creature." I began to sob softly a few tears escaped from my eyes. She caressed me feeling bad for me. She removed my gag and kissed my cheek.

She poured herself a glass of wine and took a sip. “I will cut the small talk and get to the reason I actually brought you here. I have sex slaves and servants but I lack one thing, a companion. Would you be my wife?" Shocked at the offer, I stuttered unable to speak. But before I could she pressed her finger to my lips, hushing me. "You don't have to decide now. I will give you one monthto make your decision. During that time you will live with me, sleep with me and eat with me." She puts the glass in front of my mouth and tilts it so I could drink. I take a small sip. "Thank you madam.". I quivered at the bitterness but dared not try and spit it out. She chuckles to herself. “I see your aren’t accustomed to the taste of virgin blood, but you will in time.”

She reaches over to the side table, turning out the light. I heard her rustling around on the sheets next to me. She placed her cold hand against my stomach. I shivered, pulling on the chains slightly. My arms were becoming sore from being in such a position. I tried anything to keep them comfortable. I wanted to ask to be unshackled but was afraid to wake her up. Before I knew it I was asleep.