I wasn't sure what Matthieu had done to prove his loyalty in the past, but Emperor Lloyd seemed to believe anything that came out of his mouth. Which, considering Matthieu had a sharp tongue, wasn't a good thing. Emperor Lloyd had even taken it upon himself to contact Emperor and Empress Lovington to ask if they needed any assistance for the upcoming war.
They, of course, accepted. Emperor and Empress Lovington were good mages--for the most part. All mages had their downfalls, but the royalty in the Allura Empire had been the most sensible in my lifetime, and that was the same for the current generation ruling.
Emperor Lloyd offered them his shield to help with the monsters, and they graciously agreed.
My adventurer guild was doing everything they could, but they were being worked to the bone. Monsters ransacked every single village they came across. Ash had reached out last night to vent to me about howderangedthe monsters were--more so than usual.
More than likely, the Revivium Empire already used the rage potions we'd found on the monsters. Even though we'd been expecting it, it was terrible timing.
In two days, we had to be at the capital to stay with Emperor and Empress Lovington and dispatch any lingering monsters. At least, that was the cover. We were also going to be snooping around the manor to see if anything Matthieu said held true.
I doubted it would.
We planned to stop by the adventurer's guild on the way to the manor. I couldn't wait to see my adventurers, yet at the same time, dread coiled in my gut. Some of them had betrayed me and paid for it with their lives, but I also knew the ones there now were loyal. It was only the newer members I'd have to worry about since I wasn't as familiar with them. Though, I knew that my adventurers took pride in being able to protect innocents from monsters. Any mage with that drive earned my respect.
My bare feet padded against the wooden floor as I left the twins asleep in my bed and went into the common area.
Bastian and Silas were sprawled out on the couch at opposite ends, and they looked cramped.
I had to make the cottage bigger, even though I loved the coziness of it being small. Since the six of us were bonded, I knew it was time to make room for them. I just had to do so when I had magic to spare. I could exhaust my magic and keep going, a perk of the immortality--but it was draining, and if I had an option, I'd rather not.
Aimon stood in front of the stove, humming a soft tune, cooking eggs and strips of bacon. His red hair stuck up every which way. Even with a bad case of bedhead, he was handsome.
My lips curved into a smile. Once I was close enough to smell his earthy scent, I wrapped my arms around his waist and buried my face in his back to sniff him.
Aimon's scent reminded me of when it rained and the droplets of water hit dry soil.Bless, he smelled so good.
"Good morning, bug," he murmured. I could practically hear the smile in his tone.
"Good morning." My voice sounded muffled from being pressed against his back.
He set the spatula down and turned off the stove before turning toward me and taking me into his arms. "Sleep well?"
"Yes." I tilted my head up and smiled at him. "Did you?"
"Yes." He leaned in, capturing my lips with his in a sensual kiss. His tongue swept slowly across my bottom lip, and a bolt of desire raced down my spine as he groaned. "I always sleep good next to you."
"I feel the same about you." My cheeks flamed with heat as I leaned on my tiptoes to kiss his lips again.
The twins, Aimon, and I shared the bed while Bastian and Silas slept out in the living area. It was another reason I knew it was time to renovate. Everyone should have their own space and a bed of their own, even if we would share the same bed every now and then.
"How do you feel about letting me bury my cock inside of your pretty pussy against this wall?" His blatant question burned into my veins and pooled heat between my legs. "Silas and Bastian didn't go to bed until late. Theyprobablywon't wake up."
Biting my lip, I glanced over at their sleeping forms before deciding I wanted Aimon, anyway. "I can't say no to you."
"Good girl." He gripped my ass cheeks and hoisted me up until my legs wrapped around his waist.
His erection dug into my core, straining against his pants as I soaked the fabric. I couldn't be more happy that I didn't wear panties in that moment because it meant his clothes were the only barrier between us.
"Why do I love it so much when you say that?" His praises made desire swell through me.
"Because you're amazing, bug. You're good, and you're so beautiful it physically hurts to admire you sometimes." His hand slid between us, and he pulled his dick out of his pants, pumping it a few times. "You feel so perfect when you're wrapped around me."
"Aimon," I moaned, breathless pants pulling from my lungs.
"Yes, bug? How do you want me? You've been so good, you deserve a reward." He nudged his blunt head against my soaking slit, and my pussy clung to him as he sank the rest of the way in.
His mouth descended on mine, swallowing my initial moans as I adjusted around his length. He may not have had any magic runes or piercings, but his cock was thick and long. Every time we were together, it took me a few moments to adjust to his girth.
