Chapter 36: The Calm

I gleefully closed the door to my temporary lodgings. The Rose peek Inn was beginning to feel like a home away from home. Today was another busy one; it felt like with the ladies there was never any downtime; they were always running around, shopping and chatting like housewives. I sat on my bed and stared at the chambered Egg for a while. When would this lovely creature hatch? I had long decided no matter what it was I was going to love it regardless. I moved to lay down and it was then I spotted pieces of rolled parchment held shut by a familiar red ribbon. at first I stared at it feeling conflicted; I was excited and frightened all at once. No one had notified me that a letter was waiting for me, Not to mention the fact I was excited to see it in the first place. I felt embarrassment suddenly, I was acting all weird over a letter. I shouldn't open it; if Don knew about this he would definitely get mad again. I picked up the piece of parchment; I was ready to hand it over to Don until a little picture fell out of it. I swooped down swifty to catch it. Curious I looked at them both.

The picture was a hand drawn photo of me. My face was lit up by campfire light making my eyes appear to glow. It depicted me looking down sadly. but my outfit was one that made my face blush. I quickly looked away from the photo; placing it on the bed, and at the letter.

My Dearest,

Forgive me for breaking my promise and writing to you. It's hard not thinking about you every day; Often I find myself lost in daydreams about you. One in particular; that I remember fondly, Shows you in the glow of fire light. Red flames really suit you my dear. Lastly I want to reassure you, I have not forgotten you; I haven't given up. I promise soon I will return and when I do I will show you the fruits of my efforts. I just hope you will give me the chance to show you how much you mean to me and offer me the chance to be by your side. I know I am not worthy but I am trying.

Yours for an eternity

𝓐𝓶𝓸𝓼 𝓥o𝔁 𝓓𝓮 𝓒𝔂𝓹𝓱𝓮𝓻 𝓚𝔂𝓷𝓮

I read the Second page and the words " I have not forgotten you" made my heart jump. I read the rest with bated breath and slowly lowered the pages. I shouldn't be this happy; was the first thing to come to mind. Me and Amos were little more than strangers... I blushed remembering everything that had happened between us. Amos was mean, incredibly frightening, and mildly eccentric, he was a monster on top of all that! But he was also the first person to hold me while I cried and wipe away my tears; He could also be completely normal at times, one could even call him nice.

Who was Amos really? I picked up the photo again and looked at it with a sigh. the way he sees me and the way I am are worlds apart; He's dreaming. I shook my head; when it was all said and done however it wouldn't matter how I feel. Love between monsters and people is illegal in this country. I felt like I was suffocating. these emotions... Have I really fallen for a monster? An almost crazed laughter creeped out of my lips, How Ironic. My first love was a monster, and not only was it forbidden by law for us to be together, the entire country wanted him dead.

My life; Is it a comedy or a tragedy? At this point I can't really tell anymore. I decided to fold the pages and hide them away in my large backpack. If Don were to see them he would definitely give me what for. I knew this was a major risk, if I was showing extreme signs they would lock me away for haresy even beastiality and spreading occult arts. breeding with a monster was seen as an act of the occult and was a slight against the new Divines. It wasn't like this in every country and kingdom; the Empire Grinfall was one that expressed favoritism towards free love and therefore was the most diverse of nations. However Naverok was not one of them which means my love was doomed and if he really did come back would probably be put to death. I removed the egg from it's chamber and decided to take a nap. I was too tired to process all of this and much too drained to properly bond with my egg over one way small talk. Perhaps when I wake everything would be much easier.

In another room at Rose Peek Inn...

"Don~...Don~!" Ophelia screamed my name over and over as I rammed my dick deep into her. her entrance clung onto me so tightly it made a slurping sound anytime I pulled out. I tensed as I thrusted one last time before I came. the tingling and pleasant sensations shot up my spine and spread slowly as I relaxed. falling forward I held onto her content.

"you've never cum so much before; are you trying to get me pregnant?" she was joking but she had a point.

"It's been a while." I said; feeling a bit of guilt. she smiled at me and ran a delicate hand through my hair. My wives would be returning in a few more days. I had done them all except Katherine. she was still too young to lay a hand on by a year. I was going to miss them and their crazy tendencies.

"What's bothering you Don? you seem distracted." I looked into her beautiful hazel and Grey speckled eyes troubled. The girls were just starting to come around to liking Eva too. If I said I had interest there would surely be complaints; ENDLESS complaints...

I wasn't short of cash so I could definitely afford another wife. perhaps I could buy a separate home for her so she would be safe..? No, No.. I shook my head and cuddled Ophelia lovingly.

"It's nothing, Lia don't worry yourself " I said defeated. Eva didn't want me anyway. But knowing that just made me want her all the more. why wouldn't she just submit? but then again I did love a chase; and it's not like she had anyway to escape me now. If anything she was already mine; She had to stay at my side like she promised for an undecided amount of time as my teammate and even if she did run away I would have just cause to follow her as I was ordered to stay at her side by the count. A low chuckle rumbled deep in my chest and Ophelia kissed my forehead tenderly.

"You can be so weird sometimes you know" she sounded worried and by proxy I felt worried too. I rose up and kissed her tenderly, then deeply as I invaded her mouth with my tongue. Just as I was getting ready to lay claim to her body again a knock at the door interrupted us. with a torn moan I begrudgingly pulled myself away from her.

"Just a moment!" I called as I put on a pair of pants. Opening the door I saw a smartly dressed man. He bid me hello and handed me a letter with the Royal seal on it.

"What's this?" I said confused. The carrier shrugged and went on his way. I closed the door and opened the letter impatiently. I felt a silent rage grow inside me upon reading it's contents.

"What does it say dear?" said Opelia sweetly. I closed my eyes and ran a hand through my hair frustrated. licking my lips I looked at her and sighed once again.

"It's a call to action. I am relieved of my duties to guard Eva but I'm now needed by the kingdom as we prepare for the possibility of war." Ophelia covered her mouth with a shocked expression.

"What could be so troublesome that they would call one of the the nations Champions to action?" She said in a worried tone. I hugged her trying to bring her comfort and calm myself down. Why was this happening now? I was just getting started and now there was a chance I was going to war.

"The birth of a Demon lord." I said in a low voice. Ophelia no longer looked surprised. she was clearly shaken and that broke my heart. I hugged her closer trying to reassure her in any way I could.

"Don't worry. There is simply a chance; this doesn't mean I will have to go to war." I said it but I wasn't too sure. The present demon lords were already here before the establishment of the present kingdoms. what would this new demon lord be like? could it be negotiated with? would our king even allow that? There were so many questions that It made my head hurt. Hopefully this would end peacefully.

"Just don't die..." tears began to pour from her eyes and I lifted her up and placed her on the bed gently. with a kiss I said.

"I'll try."