“When I was unconscious, I saw something… Nico and Brayden. They said the souls of Vilokan were passing on.”
“Some of them,” Agwe said. “But many more languish. Destined to become wraiths. To be utilized by Kalfu. If you don’t set them free.”
“And you can’t just get this thing for yourself?”
Agwe shook his head. “I cannot retrieve it. The power that holds it is not something I can penetrate. But you can.”
“So you want me to go on a quest? I’ve always wanted to go on a quest!”
Agwe smiled. “Yes, I suppose you could call it a quest.”
“One problem,” I said. “I can’t breathe underwater. You know, on account of being human.”
Agwe smiled. “I’ve never given my aspect to a mortal. But today you will be the first. It will grant you the ability to breathe in my domain.”
I glanced at Oggie. “Are you sure you’re okay with him mounting me? I mean, it’ll feel kind of like cheating on you.”
Oggie grinned. “You already have more than one aspect. What’s still another? I think I can live with it.”
I winked at Oggie.
“And I’ll get to see Ashley and Mikah soon?”
Agwe looked at Oggie. “When we know it’s safe.”
“All right,” I said. “I’ll go, on one condition.”
“What’s that?” Agwe asked.
“Give Pauli your aspect, too. He comes with me.”
Agwe pinched his chin. “And if I agree to this, you will come with me?”
I nodded. “I will.”
“It’s a deal,” Agwe said.
“Language I don’t like hearing from a Loa. A deal, but not a bargain, right?”
Agwe laughed. “No, I do not make bargains like that.”
“Sweet!” Pauli exclaimed. “A three-way mounting with a demigod! Fantasy fulfilled!”
Oggie and Agwe even laughed at that one.
“All right,” I said. “Then I’m ready. Let’s do this.”
“One thing first,” Oggie interrupted.
“What’s that?”
The next thing I knew Oggie grabbed me by the waist and pulled me in for a kiss. His lips mashed with mine. My fingers dug into his back, trying to pull more of myself into him, wanting more…
And Isabelle didn’t even protest…
It’s okay… You deserve happiness, too.
Oggie released me.
I took a deep breath. “Wow…”
“That’s all you have to say?” Oggie asked. “Wow?”
“Sometimes that’s all you can say.”
Oggie smiled at me. I smiled back.
Then I turned to Agwe. He looked into my eyes. And I felt it… Not much, but I felt a change. Something new. Something powerful.
Pauli zapped himself onto my shoulders.
“Are you sure you can give your aspect twice in a row?” I asked. “I thought most Loa could only give their aspect every so often.”
“When you’ve never given away your aspect,” Agwe said, “there’s plenty to give.”
Agwe and Pauli locked eyes as Agwe bestowed his aspect on him.
“That was hot!” Pauli exclaimed. “The most action I’ve had in weeks!”
Agwe smiled.
I turned to Oggie again and smiled. “See you soon?”
Oggie nodded. “I’ll be waiting.”
Agwe took my hand, and together with Pauli we waded into the waters until our bodies disappeared beneath the waves.
To be continued…
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