“Really?”
I certainly didnotfeel that powerful most of the time.
The two nodded.
“You have your mother’s power,” Lhorine whispered. “You are her legacy. Let that guide you tonight.”
This was a lot to take in, but I wasn’t upset that these two had taken the time to tell me. I certainly felt more confident knowing what I waspotentiallycapable of.
“Thank you,” I said, bowing my head to these women,my mentors. “Thank you for everything, all you’ve taught me, all you’ve told me. Thank you.”
The two stepped closer and embraced me tightly.
Then Vyns gave me a long kiss for good luck and we headed out.
We had a narrow window in which to apprehend the succubus, who was to be Myel’s conjugal visit, and take her place. We had to wait till after dark, so we wouldn’t be seen out and about on campus, but that didn’t give us long before she was likely to leave.
She lived in a small residence for non-students attached to the campus bar and lounge. Grandma Oli had spent all day yesterday staking out the place and learning the forms of others who lived in the dorm. She and I snuck in, disguised, found the room in question and walked right in. The succubus hadn’t locked her door.
Olinara quickly enveloped the woman in a cocoon of water, ensuring it wouldn’t get into her lungs. That suffocated the succubus to the point of passing out. At which point I healed her, to ensure she’d be okay, then we bound and gagged her. The others were let in through the window. They’d remain here, watching the succubus and hiding.
I studied the woman, ensuring I had her form down pat, then used Grandma’s trick to lock in the form, so it wouldn’t slip on my way to see Myel.
The succubus had been dressed and ready, so I put on her dress, in case it was known to anyone else. And by dress, I meant lingerie: a barely there baby-doll in black lace with nothing underneath. Why did it not surprise me that a succubus wouldn’t mind showing offeverythingto the world?
Sigh.
At least it wasn’t my body I’d be flaunting when I went out. Also, thankfully, the arena wasn’t far away.
“Ready?” Vyns asked.
“As I’ll ever be,” I said and blew out a breath, trying to relax and act casual.
“I wish I could go with you,” Koar said, frustration lacing his voice. He’d not be able to protect me during this covert mission. “I know your voice, your spirit. If you’re in trouble shout as loud as you can, I’ll hear you and come.”
Good to know.
“Thanks,” I said, laying a hand on his chest, feeling his sturdy form. I wasn’t sure if the gesture was to reassure him or me, but it seemed to do both. I breathed a little easier and Koar let out a long sigh as well.
I headed out, trying to act like a nonchalant succubus in next to nothing. It was a level of body-confidence I wasn’t used to. Being confident wearing something revealing was one thing but being brazen enough to wear next to nothing… this was new. I tried not to think too much about the few lingering looks I got as I strode to the arena. Oddly, I didn’t get as many oglers as I would have thought.
How common was this? Did succubi walk around naked all the time? There were still so many things about this world I was getting used to.
A few people called out this succubi’s name and waved as I passed, I waved back, keeping responses to a minimum.
Entering the arena was easy. Guards let me pass, knowing who I was. Koar and Vyns both knew the way to the dungeons and had given me instructions. I only got lost twice making my way into the dark depths of the massive structure.
The holding area wasn’t pleasant, smelling of human waste and rotting flesh. I cringed at the conditions and triednot to gag or vomit. After all my training, I had rather strong control of my body now, so I sturdied myself and continued.
“Hey! Here she is boys!” one of the three guards called when I came into view. He was an ogre, heavy with muscle, but something in his eyes made me think he wasn’t too smart. “Finally!” he cried out, then began undoing his pants.
Sorry? What now?
The other two men began doing the same.
It hit me. They never intended for me to see Myel. I’d be pleasuring them instead.
Yeah… no.
