Chapter 227 – Restraint and Restraints
<span style="font-weight:400">I wake at a slightly weird angle, which makes me flinch a little. It takes me a few long seconds, and a peek at the woman affectionately snuggled into my front as Iy on my side, to figure out the reason behind this weird feeling.
<span style="font-weight:400">The bed’s all fucked.
<span style="font-weight:400">Both literally and metaphorically.
<span style="font-weight:400">From how it feels, only one leg remains standing after our quite lively evening. I didn’t expect Codae to have something like <i><span style="font-weight:400">that</i><span style="font-weight:400"> on hand, but I wasn’t going to say no to such a gorgeous woman when she put herself in that situation with rather expectant eyes. Needless to say, our trip to the barrel was kind of pointless in the grand scheme of things. With how much we <i><span style="font-weight:400">rolled in the hay</i><span style="font-weight:400">, we’ve both gotten incredibly sweaty. Not to mention other things.
<span style="font-weight:400">Regardless, none of that stops the beautiful Roonkin from wrapping her athletic arms around my waist and nuzzling her face into my chest. The chieftess sleeps with an adorably peaceful expression as I hold her close, resting my chin atop her hair, between those pretty grey ears of hers. The attire from the previous day is still decorating her ensnaring figure, bringing forth a bunch of images full of rather ecstatic cries and moans.
<span style="font-weight:400">But, that was yesterday, and today is a new day. The sun is already poking its invasive tendrils through the window at the far end of the attic. I hadn’t nned on crashing at Codae’s ce, but considering the Whisper I received before we wrapped up round two, Sirgia isn’t going to mind. That still doesn’t mean I don’t feel a bit miffed about not bidding goodnight to my incredible little wife after all the work she must have put into the defences.
<span style="font-weight:400">All while I have been fucking the chieftess’ brains out.
<span style="font-weight:400">Well, it’s going to be pointless for me to bring that up anyway. I can already see her assuring me that I’ve been working hard on my own matters too. It’s all gotten so much worse after bing an actual Demigod of Lust. Now they can argue that it’s my job to lend my <i><span style="font-weight:400">divine assistance</i><span style="font-weight:400"> to the females in need.
<span style="font-weight:400">This might also be the reason why she was so supportive of me approaching Codae. I don’t doubt the chieftess has been very troubled by her situation.
<span style="font-weight:400">Anyway, pointless thoughts aside, I gently run my hand over my current sleeping partner’s fluffy triangles. Thedy whose firm breasts are pressing into my stomach sighs dreamily and rubs her soft nipples into it even more, tightening the embrace. Her legs wrap around one of mine, grazing my skin with the little tuft of hair above her girly mound, alongside the pleasant heat of her feminine secrets.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Dear Chieftess, it’s time to wake up,” I whisper tenderly. “You have responsibilities to tend to.”
<span style="font-weight:400">“Yes, sir…” Codae mutters quietly, arching her back to further push herdy bits into me.
<span style="font-weight:400">She takes hold of my hand and brings it to her neck, delicately closing my fingers around her throat, proceeding to pretty much hump me while nibbling on her bottom lip. I’m not sure what she’s imagining right now, but she’s clearly misunderstood the meaning of her <i><span style="font-weight:400">responsibilities</i><span style="font-weight:400">, making me chuckle in amusement.
<span style="font-weight:400">That sound finally causes the dreaming girl to open her eyes with a little flutter and then freeze in an instant. Codae quickly realises what she’s been doing, especially with her palm still trying to force my fingers into a tighter squeeze, and a deep blush surfaces on her cheeks.
<span style="font-weight:400">Man, she really likes the feeling of that, doesn’t she?
<span style="font-weight:400">Contrary to my expectations, she doesn’t suddenly push me away, jump out of bed, or shout something about a misunderstanding. The fine warriordy in my hands simply stays put, looking at me a bit embarrassed but also awaiting. It makes me realise that she’s still deferring to me even after the night has passed.
<span style="font-weight:400">Smiling warmly, I brush my thumb over her lips and bring mine to affectionately greet her with a loving kiss. Codae purrs in satisfaction, carefully raking her nails over my back in an equal sign of affection. Our tongues wrestle a little as she offers me a challenge, and I happily meet it, fulfilling thedy’s desire to show her who is on top here. After I pull back, her mouth can be seen following after mine until she catches on that I’m actually withdrawing.
<span style="font-weight:400">A small smirk quirks the corner of my lips up at the expectant gaze I receive.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Have you not had enough yet?” I ask with a little bit of tease in my voice.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Do you know that feeling when you have been looking up to something very tasty for a long time only for it to turn out so much more insane when you finally get a chance to grab a bite?” she asks me back, sighing in bliss. “I can’t help but want seconds. And thirds. And fourths. Even though I know that’s not healthy and will only make me bored of it much quicker.”
<span style="font-weight:400">A snicker escapes me as I roll us over andnd above the exquisite female dressed in quite sensual ck belts.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Love, you are still dreaming if you think you can ever get bored of <i><span style="font-weight:400">this</i><span style="font-weight:400">.” I press my body against hers, making it obvious just how specific our position is. “It’s been like a year since I weed the first few women into my life and they are as voracious as in the very beginning.”
<span style="font-weight:400">“If so…” Codae sneakily tries to wiggle herself lower, also for an obvious reason. “Then one more time won’t change anything, no?”
<span style="font-weight:400">Shaking my head, I grant the eager chieftess her wish, watching her lips curl into a smile and eyshes flutter in the process. One quick orgasmter, she’s once more snuggled into my chest, tracing patterns over it with a finger, fully awake this time.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Barrel again?” She looks up at me.
<span style="font-weight:400">“I can clean us up with a single spell,” I reply, raising a questioning brow. “It’s up to you.”
<span style="font-weight:400">“A morning dip usually makes me feel much better and more awake. Though, I think thetter is already achieved thanks to you.” Codae kisses the edge of my chin.
<span style="font-weight:400">“As you wish.” I peck her ticklish ear in return.
<span style="font-weight:400">Touching the belts, I send them into my storage and then summon them back on the side, quickly helping her out of theplex getup. She looks at it in awe and I promise to teach her how to efficiently use spatial artefactster, of course leaving at least one in her hands. We take a quick stroll to the back of the house, and to my surprise, the water has already been changed. I don’t think it does so magically so Codae must really be loved by her subordinates, even if the men find her a bit scary.
<span style="font-weight:400">Without further ado, I take good care of the exquisite female, washing every inch of her beautiful skin and fur with proper affection. We don’t mess around much this time. She’s clearly still a tad ashamed after thest bath. But, Codae makes sure to convey her appreciation for the help through her charming eyes. Whenever they don’t rake over my body like she’s considering another bite.
<span style="font-weight:400">No one walks in on us, thankfully, and we slip back into Codae’s charming home. Which, due to certain specific circumstances, has lost a little bit of its charm. Yeah, the broken and splintered furniture doesn’t help the image much. It’s like a cyclone passed through the bottom level. But, the owner doesn’t seem to mind, ncing at a few damaged spots rather fondly.
<span style="font-weight:400">As the sexy roondy disappears into her bedroom to dress up, I move to the kitchenplex. Fortunately, the cupboards and shelves here sustained minimal injuries. The tableware is still in one piece. I can work with that.
<span style="font-weight:400">While I’m not a master chef like my precious Dwarf lover, I’ve known enough even before arriving in this world. Plus, I picked a few things up while helping her and our cookingdies here and there. After a quick scan through the avable ingredients, I figure out a few things I can prepare in a sh. The only slight setback is theck of fresh bread, even if that won’t make it that much worse.
<span style="font-weight:400">Receiving a brief epiphany, I decide to peek out of the front door. And surely, just as it has been prophesied, a wicker basket sits next to the doorstep, full of fragrant baguettes and bagels.
<span style="font-weight:400">Ruralmunities are just something else entirely.
<span style="font-weight:400">Grabbing the delivery, I return to the kitchen and get to work. I don’t think I have enough time to cook something warm up before Codae slinks back down, so I settle for a healthy set of sandwiches with some dried meat, vegetables, a boiled egg, and a pinch of salt and pepper I bring out of my spatial pockets.
<span style="font-weight:400">Yes, I could have brought out fancier stuff from there, but that would be cheating.
<span style="font-weight:400">Just as I’m wrapping up the meal, my ears pick up the soft thumps of the chieftess’ feet on the wooden stairs. Picking up the silver tray with my creations, I turn around to meet her in the middle. Our paths cross and my eyebrows involuntarily rise in surprise just as hers mirror the motion, for apletely different reason.
<span style="font-weight:400">While she spots the unexpected buns full of neatly presented nourishingponents, I notice a few ck lines over the skin visible between the pieces of her outfit and armour, which she thankfully has a spare of.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Are those… for me?” Codae asks with a bit of uncertainty as she points at the te.
<span style="font-weight:400">I nod with a smile.
<span style="font-weight:400">“I… I don’t know what to say…” She stares at the sandwiches while blinking dully.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Hopefully, some good things after you try them out. This isn’t my forte and I tried rounding up whatever I could find without knowing your tastes.” I smirk lightly. “Walk with me?”
<span style="font-weight:400">Codae follows me to the sofa I had thrown her over and pinned her down on not that long ago and we take a seat. Since the table is gone, reduced to atoms, I hold the tray in front of her in an offering. She admires the healthy burgers for a moment, ncing at me once more as if asking for confirmation. After another nod, she takes one in her hands and digs in.
<span style="font-weight:400">I watch as her ears lower slightly, flopping onto her dark hair, but clearly not from distress, instead in visible rxation. She hums quietly while chewing at a leisurely pace, savouring the taste. Finally swallowing the first bite, she looks at me and the second sandwich.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Both?” she asks and I incline my head. “You can have it. I’m a light eater in the mornings. Honest.”
<span style="font-weight:400">Not seeing any reason to doubt her, I shrug and take my turn too. For something hastilypiled, it has turned out fairly delicious. The spices were a good call. But it’s the bread that wins it, making me pretty much inhale the whole thing in seconds. They have talented bakers.
<span style="font-weight:400">As I nce to the side, I find Codae about halfway done, amidst another bite. However, I spot a glimmering line over her cheek and frown.
<span style="font-weight:400">“You okay?” I brush a lock of her hair aside and wipe the trail with my thumb.
<span style="font-weight:400">“No!” She flinches. “I mean, yes! Sorry, it’s just… Thest time someone made me a meal was when my parents were alive… And it’s so tasty and full…”
<span style="font-weight:400">Wrapping one arm around her shoulder, I press a gentle kiss against Codae’s temple. “All good. Just a very simple baked roll but thank you nheless.”
<span style="font-weight:400">“I usually grab a stick of sausage or some jerky before heading off,” the chieftess discloses to me. “You spent way more time on this than I ever did since bing the leader. There’s always somewhere to be and something to do.”
<span style="font-weight:400">“On one hand, that’s the quality of a great leader.” I run my fingers through her fragrant hair. “On the other hand, you shouldn’t neglect yourself this much. Do you really need to storm out right from dawn when a single crooked nce from you can scare others shitless?”
<span style="font-weight:400">A chuckle escapes her lips as she smiles charmingly and Codae takes another bite.
<span style="font-weight:400">“In the end, they are supposed to be the ones waiting for you, not the other way, right?” I raise a questioning brow at her. “But, trust me, I do understand. I have some experience withdies who are hopeless workaholics. I’ll keep making you breakfast as long as we stay here. Hopefully, you’ll apany me and get into a habit.”
<span style="font-weight:400">“That’s so weird.” Codae snorts, throwing me a cordial look. “You dominated me thoroughly. I should be serving you meals.”
<span style="font-weight:400">“I tend to separate business from pleasure.” I wink at her.
<span style="font-weight:400">She chokes a little while inhaling air through her nose and smacks me on the shoulder with rosy cheeks. “I meant in a fight.”
<span style="font-weight:400">“I know.” I grin at her as she rolls her eyes and continues to enjoy the sandwich.
<span style="font-weight:400">Judging from her faintly moving tail, she quite enjoys our morning banter too.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Regardless, it doesn’t matter who is stronger. It’s a nice feeling to make the person you like something to eat and watch them appreciate it,” I continue.
<span style="font-weight:400">“You like me?” The chieftess pauses, looking me in the eyes.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Girl, I smashed your bed into the floor.” I snicker and ce another kiss on her hair. “As surprising as it might sound, I don’t nail every attractive female Ind my eyes on.”
<span style="font-weight:400">“I mean, you clearly desire me. Many do.” She keeps ncing at me thoughtfully.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Didn’t you say you were looking for a suitable mate?” I remind her, though it’s fairly paraphrased.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Most rtionships are still based on mutual desire,” Codae answers. “It’s not umon for mates to live likerades.”
<span style="font-weight:400">“Well, can’t help this one.” I spread my arms and shrug. “Your strong but caring personality is quite captivating.”
<span style="font-weight:400">She finishes her sandwich and wipes off her lips. Since we are done, I stand up and Codae follows. However, she steps in front of me, throws her arms over my shoulders, and presses a small peck on my cheek, snuggling to my neck.
<span style="font-weight:400">“I like you too.” The chieftess purrs quietly.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Yeah? What for?” I chuckle, embracing her waist with one arm as the other hand holds onto the tray.
<span style="font-weight:400">Her fierce face appears before mine. “You are strong but humble. When we first met, you downyed yourself greatly, ensuring that everyone wasfortable. And… You have a very <i><span style="font-weight:400">firm</i><span style="font-weight:400"> but gentle grip…”
<span style="font-weight:400">Codae flushes a little as she answers, taking hold of my wrists and leading them down her back, pushing the silver tray out of my fingers and letting it fall to the ground so that they can sink into two tender buns sticking out behind her.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Amorous.” I smirk at her.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Just making sure you know all of me is yours. You don’t need to ask before taking.” She nibbles on her bottom lip.
<span style="font-weight:400">“I’ll remember that.” Giving her a <i><span style="font-weight:400">firm</i><span style="font-weight:400"> squeeze, I trail my palms up until they run into a leather belt over her midsection. “My memory might be a little fuzzy in front of a world-ss beauty like you, but this doesn’t feel like a staple element of your attire. You sure want to go out like this?”
<span style="font-weight:400">“They barely poke out of my outfit.” Codae takes a step back to show herself to me. “People will just assume they are part of the armour. And I would like to keep this on as a memory. The corcks the leash, but it still allows you to easily yank me to your side if only you wish to.”
<span style="font-weight:400">“I’ll have to <i><span style="font-weight:400">resist</i><span style="font-weight:400"> not to.” I shake my head. “You ready to go out, then?”
<span style="font-weight:400">“Yes.” She nods. “Thank you for the breakfast. It was delicious.”
<span style="font-weight:400">“You are wee.” I gesture at her to walk with me to the door. “Just wait until you try Sirgia’s cooking. You might reconsider who you want as your mate.”
<span style="font-weight:400">Codaeughs softly and leads the way. “I doubt it. She would need to have a dick like yours if not two for me to even think about it.”
<span style="font-weight:400">Oh, you have no idea.
<span style="font-weight:400">We slip outside through the front entrance and instantly notice a change. Far in the distance, about a quarter of the palisade has been reced with a tall and thick wall with wide ramparts and several easily essible watchtowers, plus a reinforced gate ced in that direction. The Oreads have not been cking off, most likely working throughout the night. We spot some movement to the left of the current edge of the defences as the construction continues.
<span style="font-weight:400">“I’ll be damned. They really will finish in just a few days like this.” Codae rubs her eyes in disbelief.
<span style="font-weight:400">“I bet you are d you epted help from Ianthe and the Lilies.” I nudge her with my elbow.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Don’t forget who made all of it happen, Hero.” She bumps her hip into mine, “Yesterday’s victory is definitely still on people’s minds.”
<span style="font-weight:400">“Just a little bit of Illusion Magic, nothing as impressive as what the girls have shown.” I smirk.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Ah.” The chieftess stops in ce and rakes her fingers through her hair. “I’ll have to correct that misunderstanding as quickly as I can. I’m really sorry.”
<span style="font-weight:400">“It’s fine. I don’t intend to decorate your main market like my old man anyway.” Snickering, I give her a little tug on the belt over her chiselled stomach while no one is looking.
<span style="font-weight:400">“You might not have any say in that.” She smirks back.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Oh? Is that how you talk to your chief?” I squint at her yfully.
<span style="font-weight:400">“No one has any idea you are one.” Codae walks quicker nonchntly, putting quite some sway to her supple hips.
<span style="font-weight:400">I catch up to her side. “I recall being caught twice yesterday.”
<span style="font-weight:400">She chuckles and shakes her head. “Daki won’t bber. He was actually trying to convince more males to challenge me in hopes of finding the equal I kept bringing up. As for the female from the backyard, she will most likely gossip with other housemates but that’s a tight-lipped circle. And not many take their rumours seriously.”
<span style="font-weight:400">“Great. Your image is saved, then.” I smile warmly at the fierce woman next to me, who is once more walking with the gait of someone you don’t want to fuck with.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Yeah…” Codae nces at my hand as we take a turn, her thoughts visibly conflicted.
<span style="font-weight:400">Since we are moving through a narrow passage near my mother’s cottage, I move closer and intertwine her fingers with mine. That surprises her as it’s clearly not what she had on her mind, but she soon reciprocates the gesture and her tail starts swaying much faster.
<span style="font-weight:400">With our destination in sight, she grows a bit more conscious of that contact and retreats back to her side. I might be mistaken, but I catch a hint of nervousness as we approach the front door. I can’t see a reason for it, though.
<span style="font-weight:400">I knock on the wood lightly and wait. Sirgia is in there, that much I can tell from our connection. We hear Ayumi’s voice from somewhere within and small footsteps echo on the other side. But, it’s not my lovely mate who greets us as another short individual pokes their head out.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Big Bro!” Noah gasps in surprise. “Where did you go? I thought we would sleep together in your big mansion!”
<span style="font-weight:400">“Sorry, little guy. I had some important things to discuss with the chieftess after yesterday’s trouble.” I ruffle through his short hair.
<span style="font-weight:400">“I saw the walls the stonedies are making! Are they your friends?” he asks with wonder-filled eyes.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Yep.” I chuckle.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Cool! I told the other kids but they didn’t believe me!” Noah groans and remembers the thing hanging off his finger. “Big Bro, look! Sis made a new toy for me! It’s a finger trap! I’m going to prank everyone so hard!”
<span style="font-weight:400">Giggling to himself, he shouts back into the house that he’s off and sprints outside before Ayumi can even respond.
<span style="font-weight:400">Well, I might need to have a talk with Sirgia before she turns my little brother into a real troublemaker for Mom.
<span style="font-weight:400">We help ourselves in, with me leading this time. After navigating through the house, we find both women in the kitchen, in the middle of their own breakfast. From how it looks, my mother prepared it. She turns to the doorframe, most likely expecting Noah and already having some correcting words for the young miscreant, but pauses seeing the two of us.
<span style="font-weight:400">“stair!” She shows a cordial smile. “And Chieftess. I didn’t expect you back so soon, Codae.”
<span style="font-weight:400">As her eyes move onto the roondy, her brows rise pretty much instantly, the ck belts seemingly spotted in a sh. Codae, much to her confusion, first turns to my Dwarf wife, makes a polite bow, and then faces Ayumi with a wry grin.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Sorry for the unannounced visit. I just wanted you to know that… I mated with your son,” the nervous leader announces.
<span style="font-weight:400">“You did?” Mom looks between the two of us with wide eyes beforeunching herself at her. “Oh, that’s marvellous!”
<span style="font-weight:400">“W-What?” Codae blinks in confusion as the fluffy catgirl rubs her furry cheek against hers. “You aren’t angry I didn’t ask?”
<span style="font-weight:400">“Why would I be?” Ayumi snorts adorably, taking a closer look at the other female. “I’m happy you finally found someone you could submit to. And from the looks of it, he was <i><span style="font-weight:400">very</i><span style="font-weight:400"> rough with you. So many hickeys. Just splendid!”
<span style="font-weight:400">My newest mate just stands there, her cheeks turning increasingly more crimson. My mother’s expression then slightly falters as her head whips towards Sirgia.
<span style="font-weight:400">“But was this okay?” she asks worriedly.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Completely.” My short lover nods faintly. “I told Master to follow the chieftess knowing he would most likely want to help her. And she is just his type so it’s perfect.”
<span style="font-weight:400">“Hey, now.” I set my fists on my hips, drawing out a giggle from the little minx.
<span style="font-weight:400">“That’s good.” Ayumi exhales in relief. “And he must have been good too if you put this on.”
<span style="font-weight:400">Codae tries to worm out of her grasp as the other female tugs on numerous visible straps. “It’s because of a bet…”
<span style="font-weight:400">“A bet?” Mom tilts her head.
<span style="font-weight:400">“A challenge of strength,” I answer. “I was supposed to be her pet for a day and she mine for a night.”
<span style="font-weight:400">My mother rolls her eyes at the chieftess. “You couldn’t just have confessed to him like a normal female that you want to be ordered around, could you? You and your silly pride. Seriously, sometimes you are more like a male than not.”
<span style="font-weight:400">The person in question flushes even deeper.
<span style="font-weight:400">“You seem to be quite knowledgeable about Codae’s secrets,” I note with a surprised tone.
<span style="font-weight:400">She smiles at me knowingly. “Knowing of her crush on your father, I even tried to nudge him in her direction in the past, but she conferred with me after noticing me randomly bringing up multiple mates when the three of us were present in one ce. Out of everyone in this vige, I might know our chieftess the most intimately. After my mate, of course.”
<span style="font-weight:400">“I should have figured out you were such <i><span style="font-weight:400">close </i><span style="font-weight:400">friends.” I rub my temples with a smile. “Just, spare me the unnecessary details about <i><span style="font-weight:400">him</i><span style="font-weight:400">, if you may.”
<span style="font-weight:400">Ayumi giggles and raises a brow at me. “Can I still talk about <i><span style="font-weight:400">you </i><span style="font-weight:400">with Codae, though?”
<span style="font-weight:400">“Sure. As long as I’m not in the room. I know how much Beastkin like to boast about their mates.” I snicker and wave her off.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Thank you. For a Human, you are very understanding. I appreciate it.” She inclines her head my way with a cute smile adorning her snout, making me exchange nces with Sirgia. “So, am I now to address you as our new chief?”
<span style="font-weight:400">“About that… I’m not exactly taking on that role. At least not publicly.” I rub the back of my head.
<span style="font-weight:400">“He wants to let me retain my reputation as the strongest one so that others don’t undermine my authority,” Codae exins. “It’s very kind of him.”
<span style="font-weight:400">“A. So he won’t be walking you on a leash like you hoped to?” Ayumi wrinkles her snout as she looks at the other female’s neck. “What a waste of a perfectly good cor. I could have lent you one of our cords or chains.”
<span style="font-weight:400">As the chieftess almost achieves her boiling point, I frown at my mother. “Why do you even have those on hand?”
<span style="font-weight:400">She grins and puts a finger in front of her feline nose. “Can’t say. You told me not to.”
<span style="font-weight:400">“Oooooookay.” I shake my head to get rid of the vivid imagery while Sirgia snickers in amusement. “Moving on, is everything fine after the attack? Do you need anything?”
<span style="font-weight:400">Mom chuckles too as she strolls my way to offer me a chaste peck on the cheek. “No. Thanks to your intervention, everything ended without any issues. I didn’t see it myself, but I heard how you led those Cockasaureses away after stopping them with just your aura. I’m proud of you, Son.”
<span style="font-weight:400">I ept her appreciative embrace and pat the kind woman on the back. “I just cleaned up after everyone else. Put up a bit of a show.”
<span style="font-weight:400">She snorts and gives me <i><span style="font-weight:400">the </i><span style="font-weight:400">look. “Lying to your mother, are we? Go and ask Noah how well that ends, young man. Nothing gets past the female parent’s instincts.”
<span style="font-weight:400">I knew she was a sharp one. I might not even have enough time to fully reveal all about myself before she figures it out on her own. If she hasn’t already.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Now, I believe we are about done here so you can go handle chief matters while I look for that little rascal, Not-Chief.” Ayumi smirks at me and Codae. “I would be happy to have you for dinner this time if you can make it.”
<span style="font-weight:400">“I’ll make it no matter what, Mom.” I squeeze her once more and step back. “Sorry for disappearing without a word yesterday.”
<span style="font-weight:400">“You had much more important <i><span style="font-weight:400">things</i><span style="font-weight:400"> to do.” She winks at me. “I hope you can do them some more if you have time.”
<span style="font-weight:400">“Ayumi!” <i><span style="font-weight:400">Things</i><span style="font-weight:400"> finally snap out of it and cross their arms over their firm chest. “You are being too much.”
<span style="font-weight:400">“I can smell your need from a mile away.” Mom waves her hand as if dispersing smoke before her face. “I’ll need to open all the windows in this house for half a day to get rid of it.”
<span style="font-weight:400">Scowling, Codae marches out of the kitchen, the red on her cheeks unmistakable. I nod respectfully at my mother and go after her, hearing another pair of footsteps behind me. Sirgia and I make it outside, finding the chieftess with her back against the front of the cabin, a grimace still adorning her lips.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Come on. She was just teasing you.” I caress her adorable ears.
<span style="font-weight:400">“She was.” The proud chieftess sighs. “But she wasn’t wrong. I got wet again from her talking about the leash. Like a bitch in heat.”
<span style="font-weight:400">To prove it, she takes my hand and slips my palm under her actual belt, brushing my fingers against her damp mound. Looking into her eyes, I find a faint trace of shame, but also quite some hope and a lot of desire.
<span style="font-weight:400">Pulling my fingers back, I lick them off between our faces. “We’ll do something about that soon.”
<span style="font-weight:400">She chews on her lip but nods obediently.
<span style="font-weight:400">“I could make you an invisible leash,” Sirgia suggests, making Codae’s eyes widen to the brim.
<span style="font-weight:400">Chuckling, I shake my head. “Later. We need her capable of walking without leaving a trail.”
<span style="font-weight:400">Using Livelihood Magic, I cleanse Codae of her physiological troubles, ensuring that she won’t be assaulting everyone with the scent of her lust. Noticing what I have done, she thanks me appreciatively and takes a deep breath, recovering her strong girl persona.
<span style="font-weight:400">Can’t lie, seeing her this confident and menacing does things for me in a simr way cors and leashes do for her.
<span style="font-weight:400">We enter the streets and head for the construction site. As Codae said much earlier, the residents don’t seem aware of our little tryst yet. The men still pay the same respects to her and the women still politely greet their leader and guardian. From afar, the red marks and spots over her skin can be perceived as battle bruises and such.
<span style="font-weight:400">Convenient that there was a fight yesterday.
<span style="font-weight:400">We reach the finished wall and admire the fine craft. Sirgia talks us over it since she helped with the ns and schematics while our rockdies handle the manualbour. The Inversicate will help a lot with magical attacks since some monsters out there are supposedly capable of using spells. Other times, it’s just tough enough to block physical blows too. Especially when enchanted by Oreads.
<span style="font-weight:400">Moving closer to the work-in-progress, we witness a number of Beastkin pull another sharpened pir out of the ground with the assistance of the Lilies. The girls wave at me with wide smiles as the others carry the log aside. Spotting us, the workers jog up to the chieftess.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Chief, what should we do with these? We weren’t sure so we have been tossing them out there for now,” one guy speaks up.
<span style="font-weight:400">They look at Codae, and Codae looks at me.
<span style="font-weight:400">I rub my chin thoughtfully. “Well, it would be a waste not to make use of them. Maybe pile them up near the woodworking workshops while we figure out the next steps. One could definitely be used for your new furniture.”
<span style="font-weight:400">I nce at her, and she nces at them, who look between her and me.
<span style="font-weight:400">“You heard him! What are you still doing here?!” The chieftess growls at the men.
<span style="font-weight:400">They hastily scamper away to fulfil their new orders as Codae taps her foot on the ground. I smile wryly while rubbing my eyes.
<span style="font-weight:400">I don’t think this will remain a secret for long.
<span style="font-weight:400">“So, we are going to stay here at least for these few days that our friends are working on this project,” I say next. “Anything else we can help with?”
<span style="font-weight:400">She considers it for a moment before inclining her head to the side. “We should meet with our Shaman. She might have an idea or two as the person in charge of our worship and healing. We’ll bounce other ideas as we walk if you would like.”
<span style="font-weight:400">And so, we head for the Shaman’s hut. It would be great if we could help the injured recover a little faster. That should earn us a few points in her eyes