“Yes, master,” Tiny rumbled, then vanished.
“Spoilsport,” Bob sighed before he also vanished.
Putting Stacia back on her feet, Karen looked over at Alburet, “So how about it, up for another go around with me and your 'maid'?”
“Thought you would never ask,” Alburet said, pulling out his Homestone. “See you at the inn shortly.”
Karen agreed as she vanished, leaving Alburet and Stacia at the fort. “Ready, Kitten?”
“Yes, master,” Stacia said, taking a deep breath. “She can really work up a body.”
The rest of the night was filled with the pleasures of the flesh for each of them. Karen dipped out after two hours, leaving the duo to continue on for a bit longer after she left. By the time sleep claimed them they were thoroughly exhausted and sated. When sleep did claim them, it was with Alburet spooning Stacia with both of them wearing smiles.
Alburet
Human Summoner
Level 17
Strength: 22 (17)
Agility: 22 (17)
Constitution: 30
Intelligence: 54 (24)
Wisdom: 57 (17)
Charisma: 35
Health: 1150
Mana: 1420
Spells:
Demon Skin-Rank 2
Demonic Retribution- Rank 2
Summon Least Imp
Fire Blast- Rank 2
Sap Strength- Rank 2
Demonic Haze
Summon Lesser Destroyer
Demonic Vitality
Fire Burst
Summon Lesser Succubus
Abilities:
Personal Spells
Flame Weapon
Copy
Chapter Eight
“Why, Seamus? Why did this happen?” David sobbed uncontrollably on his friend’s shoulder.
“I don't know,” Seamus did his best to hold himself together for his friend as he looked at Kaylee, who lay with her face turned away from them on the bed. “I promise you I will make the bastard pay. You just do your best to stay strong, for her.” He disengaged his friend and marched out of the room, his anger rising to heights it had never reached before. He was ready to kill the man who had hurt Kaylee, even if it cost him everything he had worked for.
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Alburet jerked awake, panting, his heart rate fast and with sweat covering his body. His eyes scanned the room fast, trying to figure out where he was. Stacia's eyes were round as she quickly set the tray down and hurried over to him.
“Master, are ya okay?”
Letting out a ragged breath, Alburet nodded once, “Just a bad memory, Kitten. I'm fine now.”
Stacia sat down on the bed and hugged him, “Be ya sure, master? Iffin ya want to talk about it I am here.”
Shaking his head, Alburet tightened his arms around her, “No, it's fine. What’s in the past should stay there, we can't change it after all.”
Stacia kissed the top of his head as she rubbed his back, “I have breakfast for us, master. I was thinkin' we might want to sell thin's before we go out huntin' again today.”
He forced a smile to his lips as he reached up to tug her down for a kiss. After a few seconds he broke the kiss so he could get up. “Yeah, we should, Kitten. You seem ready to make a go of it today.”
“Aye, we be huntin' tougher monsters today, then tomorrow me Ma' will have me all day. Tonight though, we go to the castle. Do ya think everythin' will be okay there, master?”
“I'm sure it will be fine, Kitten. Ioaniss will probably just ask me a lot of questions about the book and letter opener and where I found them. I don't see how there could be any real issues.”
Stacia seemed to relax a little as she poured them both coffee. Alburet got dressed and joined her at the table. Once they’d eaten the duo headed out, waving to Erin who was behind the bar as they left. Erin watched them go with a smile on her lips, glad her sister seemed to be doing so well.
They stopped by their usual three shops to sell their loot, chatting briefly with Grimgar and Almira as they sold off the stuff. Just as they were about to leave Grimgar's Weaponry, Grimgar stopped them.
“Alburet, a moment if ye please. Stacia, can ye wait outside?” Grimgar asked with a pleasant smile.
Stacia paused, her brow creasing before she nodded and stepped out of the shop. Alburet turned to face Grimgar with a puzzled expression. “What do you need, Grimgar?”
“Be wonderin' where ye be plannin' to live after ye take Stacia as ye wife. Have ye even considered tha'? I think it be mighty awkward iffin ye try stayin' at the inn more than a day or two after tha' event.”
Shaking his head slowly Alburet replied, “I had not considered that, actually. Hmm, guess I need to start looking around tomorrow when Stacia is with her mom.”
Grimgar coughed once, “Nay, it be fine, do nay worry about it. I just did nay want to step on any toes iffin ye had, lad. Have a good hunt. Also, watch ye back when ye go to the castle later. Them peacocks all have knives ready to stab ye in the back. Bunch of cold blooded jackals that look down on the rest of us.”
Alburet felt warmth touch his chest for a moment before a wave of sadness washed over him. Grimgar had for a moment reminded him of his own father with the concern. Nodding once, Alburet met Grimgar's eyes, “Thank you, sir. I will make sure to keep my head on a swivel when we go up there tonight.”
Alburet joined Stacia outside the shop, taking her arm, “Shall we? I’m thinking of stocking up on a bit more jerky and tea before we head out as we haven't heard from either of the other two yet.”
“Aye, master,” Stacia said, taking his arm. After a few steps she spoke up, “Master, what did Unca Grim wish to speak about?”
“He was asking about a wedding gift, in a roundabout way I think, Kitten. He also wanted to tell me to be wary of the petty politics of the court.”
A bright smile filled Stacia eyes as well as her lips. “Thank ya master. Ya have no idea how happy it makes me to think tha' in a few days we will be as one.”
A feeling of contentment and joy washed over him. “Me too, Stacia. I’m a little shocked at the sheer depth of the feelings I have for you. A little over a week in this world and I have someone I would set the world aflame for.”
A giggle escaped Stacia, “I do nay think I be tha' hot, master.”
A belly laugh escaped him, “Oh, but my dear little fire Kitten, you are indeed.”
They made it to Pablo’s Provisions so they could stock up on travel food. Alburet greeted Pablo, “Hello again, Pablo, I'm back to get more of the fine goods you sell.”
Pablo smiled, “Welcome back. You are the first two-souled to become a repeat customer. Do you need help again or do you want to give it a go yourself this time?”
“I think we will give it a go alone this time, see you in a few with a hefty supply.”
Alburet went around the shop with Stacia, going over what she thought was better. Eventually they ended up with a good two weeks’ worth of jerky and tea for several people. Stacia also had him pick up some rope and other traveling gear.
“So, these camp tokens are good for a dozen uses and will make sure you aren't attacked while in the wilds?” Alburet asked, trying to take in what Stacia was saying.
“Aye, they be essential iffin we ever stay out in the wilds. The tent be another thin, but it comes stocked with a bedroll when ya use it, also good for a dozen night’s sleep.”