Lying in bed one night, Star propped herself up on an elbow to face me. She said that Salma and Matri could share a room and that would leave one room on this side of the keep open. If I thought Lynna would be willing to be a consort, then I should ask her. She said that she understood that I loved her differently than I did Lynna, but also knew that I had strong feelings for her. I thanked her for understanding, kissed her and then really thanked her, with our miniature audience looking on.
The next morning I dressed in simple clothes and a hooded cape. For this mission, I didn’t want my identity known. I popped over to Wizard’s Castle and looked up my half-brother, Davie. I knew that Alba’s son would be up to playing a part that involved a bit of mischief. I explained that I was looking up an old girlfriend and wanted to take her as a consort, but didn’t want her to know I was there. He was to be my emissary, and would find out if she might be interested. He could have fun with the part, but I didn’t want the girl’s feelings hurt.
Davie thought it would look more impressive and official if he recruited a couple soldiers to dress in their dress uniforms and accompany us. He also clothed himself in a fancy outfit, to look his part, and we were off. We ported to the gates of Todan and our first stop was the inn where Lynna and I had met. Davie went inside, and for a silver coin got directions to a house on the far west side of town. We walked to that side of the city with Davie and his escort, drawing stares all the way. I might as well have been invisible, which was part of the plan.
We arrived at the described house in a fairly nice part of the city. I took up a position out of the way where I could watch and hear what was going on. Davie knocked on the door and we waited. After a moment, Lynna answered the door with a questioning look.
Davie began, “Good morning, Miss. It has been brought to my attention that my Lord has taken a fancy to you. He met you several months ago at the inn across town, and has thought of you often, ever since. He has since married and because he is quite wealthy, has taken consorts, and his wife has agreed to ask you, as well. So, what say you?”
Lynna was quite shocked. This was an unexpected visit and much unexpected information. Finally, she smiled. “I’m flattered by your lord’s offer, young man, but I’ve been waiting for someone else. I don’t know if this person will ever return but if he does, I want to be here for him.”
“A wealthy man, no doubt? How long have you awaited his return?”
She laughed. “James surprised me when he gave me money. He was just a dock worker and I fell for him. It’s been several months now, but I’m not ready to give up on him just yet. I might accept a year or two from now, perhaps, but not now.”
“A dock worker? You’re passing up the chance to be the consort of my lord while you wait for a dock worker?”
“There can be no explanation for the heart, young sir. He took me away from a life I didn’t want and he gave me one that I could be happy in. I’ll always owe him for that.”
Davie sighed, “I understand, Miss, but perhaps you should at least meet my lord. He is a bit homely, and could take some time getting used to. Once you get past his Orc-ish eyes and his troll-like face, he isn’t that bad.”
At that, I broke out laughing. “Okay, Davie, I’ll remember that! Troll-like face? We have the same father, and I might just mention that to him!” I took off my hood and said, “Hello Lynna. Do you remember me?”
She almost knocked me down in her zeal to hug and kiss me. She laughed, giggled and cried all at the same time. After a couple minutes, she regained her composure and asked, “James, what is all this about ‘lord’ and ‘married’ and ‘consorts’? Are any of those things real, or is this just part of a game?”
“I am married and do have consorts. I have been named a Lord, and I’ve come to ask if you would be willing to be my consort. I love you, Lynna, and have for a long time now. I can take very good care of you, and my wife has a room waiting.”
“Do I have time to grab a bag? A wonderful man gave me some money, and I don’t want to leave that. I just need some clothes and a few other things. I haven’t collected much, in case you came back and wanted me to leave with you, and you have!”
“We have time, my love. Go gather what you need and I’ll take care of my brother.”
She went back inside and Davie commented, “Well, it seems that I’ve actually done something nice. It will take me months to get over this, and I surely won’t tell my mother!”
“Thank you for your help, little brother. You did that perfectly and it was quite amusing to watch, but that orc-eyed thing will have to be dealt with. If you ever need me for anything, don’t hesitate to ask, and come to Kethos when you get time. We might be able to find a cute girl in town to visit with while you’re there.”
“I might do that, but I’ve got my eye on a novice. She is an older woman, she is twelve, but perhaps I’ll sneak her off and come see you. But now I better get the soldiers back before they’re missed. Be well, brother.” He ported out, taking the soldiers with him.
Lynna came out with a packed bag and looked around for Davie. I explained to her that he’d gone on ahead because he had some business to attend to. I confessed that he wasn’t really an emissary but my brother, helping me locate her and ask her to be my consort.
Lynna asked, “How far will we be traveling, and will it be by boat or by foot?”
“Actually, I have a better idea than either a boat or walking. If you’ll cover your eyes, I’ll get ready and show you.”
“You’re just full of all kinds of surprises today. I hope you still remember some surprises tonight, too!”
I laughed, focused on the road a quarter mile from Kethos Castle and smoothly ported us. She didn’t even feel the location change and I told her she should open her eyes.
She gasped at the change of scenery, and saw the castle down the road. “That can’t be our new home, can it?”
“It can and it is, after I come clean and tell you everything. We had met before you found me in the inn. Of course, I was only seven and you were fourteen. I’m Isabel and David’s son; my mother and father are now King and Queen of Eredwynn. Because I am the oldest son, that makes me the Crown Prince. I was in Todan to get away from all the royal stuff for a while. I’m sorry for misleading you, but I didn’t want to be Prince James at the time.”
She was silent, and had tears streaming down her cheeks, but finally spoke, “I remember baby James. You grew up and became a wonderful man, as I knew you would. So a working girl is going to be the consort of a prince. It sounds like a fairytale and I hope it has a happy ending. I’m not used to dealing with proper manners and courtly ways. I hope you’ll correct any improper behavior.”
“My other consorts are running up and down the stairs of the keep, laughing and squealing all the time. There was even a footrace across the square some time back. If someone has a problem with you or them, they can tell the man in charge, which happens to be me. If they still don’t like it, they can get out of my castle!”
We walked to the gate of the castle and the guard bowed as we passed. Then we went through a side entrance, so we wouldn’t bother Jorin, and up to our living quarters. Lynna’s head was on a swivel, looking at everything that we passed. She was overwhelmed by the wealth displayed at every turn.
I opened the door to my room and Star came to meet us. She hugged Lynna. “I’m glad to finally meet you. I’ve heard a lot about you over the last few months, and hope to get to know you better. I’m James’ wife, Star. The other girls will drift in and out of here and we’ll introduce you to them as they arrive. Let me show you to your room.”
“Thank you, Star. You’re very gracious, and I hope that my being here isn’t an inconvenience.”
“Not at all! James said that having you here would make him happy, and the girls and I love to see James happy. I hope you feel the same.”
“James has been a gentleman to me from the first day I met him. He made me very happy, and now his happiness is my
priority. I have no idea how this consort thing works and would like for you to give me the details before I unpack. If there is something I wouldn’t be qualified to do, I’d like to know soon.”
I butted in, “Star, she doesn’t even know the vows or anything, so you might want to go over that with her, too. I’ll leave you ladies to get better acquainted and you can find me in the other room.”
Later that afternoon, I was down in the audience chamber pretending to be a lord. Actually, I was chatting with Jorin about the state of things and he was giving me a report on the economic upswing we were enjoying. The herald came in and announced that a merchant named Micah was here to petition for a certificate of commerce to move goods by sea. I asked Jorin to inform the man that the lady of the house would have to approve his paperwork. I ran out the back and up to my room. Star was in the room, dressed beautifully. I asked her if she would come to court and see about granting permission to a merchant. I figured that since she was the daughter of a merchant, she might know more about it than I did. She said that she’d seen that type of thing before and would look at it if I wanted her to.
When we entered the audience chamber and Star gave me an evil smile. She walked up behind Jorin and he introduced, “Sir, here is the lady of the house, Princess Star. You may show her your paperwork.”
Micah looked up and instantly went pale. “Star, my daughter! I was wondering where you’d gone. I hope all’s been well for you.”
“Actually, Micah, things have been wonderful, and no one has threatened to sell me in months. It seems now that our roles have been reversed. You made me live in fear for years by threatening to you sell me. Now I can make you live in fear for your life. But what should I do with you?”
“Star, I asked for your forgiveness. What more can I do?”
“I’m not sure what can be done. Perhaps if I had you locked away for a while, I could think of something. That would be doing exactly what you threatened to do to me, taking away your freedom.”
“Star I…”
“But I think that stooping to your level would be unworthy of me. I believe we’ll grant your papers, and then I’ll go relax in luxury that you’ll never know or afford. Don’t make coming to this court a habit. My Father-in-law drops by from time to time, and I don‘t think he‘ll be as lenient.” She turned her back on Jorin and walked out.
I followed her up to our room where she threw off her clothes and went straight to the shower. As she was adjusting the water I asked, “Are you okay, my love? I just thought that you should be given the opportunity to make him as uncomfortable as he had you.”
“And I did, which makes me happy. But just being around him and thinking what he’d planned for me makes me feel dirty. I think I might like some help in here, so…”
I was out of my clothes before she finished the sentence and climbed into the shower with her. I rubbed her down with soap and could tell that her mind was no longer in the court. She turned and faced me, put her arms around my neck and kissed me. She laughed with glee as I levitated her off the floor and held her to me, kissing the bad memories away. When she reached down and slid my member between her legs, I knew that she had only one thought. She wrapped her legs around me, pulling me into her. I thrust into her, listening to her gasps and moans, until I couldn’t take it anymore. I leaned my shoulders against the back of the shower and let go, filling her as my legs quivered. We separated and Star laughed again. “That was wonderful, but you can put me down now.” I looked at her, still floating six inches above the floor, then chuckled and lowered her down. She remarked, “If that is what we’ll do after a visit from my father, I might consider letting him move in! No, I wouldn’t.”
We dressed and went back into the bedroom, where Lynna was resting on a couch. “I can tell you haven’t lost your touch. I wonder if your wife will let me borrow you sometimes, or do I need to get in line.”
Star replied, “After watching him mope from time to time because he missed you, he’ll be in your room tonight. Unless, of course, we’re attacked or monster women show up wanting to be consorts.”
Our quiet afternoon was disrupted as Alba arrived with all the girls. They had been on a sightseeing field trip, flying over the province. Alba came up behind the couch that Lynna was sitting on. “Lynna? Is that you?”
Lynna jumped up and ran around the couch. Hugging Alba, she cried, “I never thought I’d see any of you again. When a young man named Davie knocked on my door this morning and told me a lord had fallen for me, I thought they had the wrong house. When I learned that my James was baby James from Gore, I was stunned! But I’m so glad to see you again, and maybe you can take me flying, too, just like the old days.”
“A young man named Davie, huh? And he was there to just make a request, or did he tease you before he did?”
“Well, he did say that James had orc eyes and a troll face, but other than that, he was a perfect gentleman.”
Alba laughed, “That was my son, and I knew he wouldn’t do something nice without throwing a couple jabs at James. He might have too much of his father in him to be as mean as his mother. I come here all the time to visit my favorite nephew and train my Adept. I’m sure I’ll see a lot of you, and we may get to go flying.”
I jumped into the conversation. “If I can interrupt your reunion, I’d like for Lynna to meet the other consorts.” The girls lined up and I began, “Lynna, my wife and I met these girls in Sabia. They were having a bit of a problem, namely the locals were planning on burning them at the stake. My wife asked me to interfere, so I called Aunt Alba to help. They are Salma, Matri and Ulia. Next we have my bodyguard and lifesaver, Adept Kemma. She is the excuse that Alba uses to come here so often, but we all know it’s because she’s just a girl at heart and wants to come play. If you leave the castle grounds, I’d prefer that you take either Kemma or me. I doubt anything would happen now that we’re known here, but better safe than sorry. And last, but surely not least, this is Ivy. She’s from Kethos Village and knows her way around. If you need to know something about the area, turn your brain on high speed, because she doesn’t slow down. Other than you, she is the most recently added member of the family. She’s also one of the girls I have to hide when Alba gets ready to leave.”
“I’d just keep her for a while,” Alba teased. “Just a year or two and I could buy her pretty little dresses…”
I retorted, “You can’t have any of my girls, and if you feel that you need to play dress up, you can get Della, or better yet Baissel, Gwen’s daughter. She’s still tiny.”
Alba said flatly, “Elves don’t play dress up.”
We all laughed and Lynna interrupted, “It’s very nice to meet all of you happy young ladies. I look forward to getting to know you better and I hope I’m accepted. I see that I’m the oldest one of the consorts, and hope you won’t hold that against me. I’m still a girl at heart, watching wizards knock dragons from the sky.”
Alba nodded. “That was some day… but I best be going. I have a boy to talk to about being so nice. I guess I set a bad example.” She kissed everyone good bye and waved me over out of the group, to talk. “Have you given any thought to Lynna having her magic back? She was stripped, and I don’t even know if it would work at her age. We’ve never found a girl that could do magic after they hit seventeen or so, but since hers was taken, perhaps she can.”
“First of all, it was Father’s punishment for breaking her training. Secondly, you should find out if it’s even possible before mentioning it to her, and third, you might ask if she wants it back. I know that she’s missed it from time to time over the years, but if it was an option, she may choose not to. See what Father thinks and then we’ll go from there. I have no objection.”
She kissed my cheek, called goodbye to the room and was gone.
I went to Lynna that night and she was naked and waiting. She came to me as I walked through the door, pulled me to her and kissed me fervently. I saw my first order of business and turned her
into a nicely bald wizard’s consort. She giggled, “I saw you do that this time. You have no idea how confused I was after our first night together! Now, out of your clothes and show me you remember how this is done.”
As a welcome home, I turned the swirling sex magic on, intensifying everything she felt. Her orgasms were intense and quite boisterous. After a wonderfully satisfying time I rolled off of her, completely spent. The covers on the side of the bed rustled and my pint-sized consort climbed onto, and straddled, my chest!
Ivy exclaimed, “Wow, James! You sure didn’t go easy on her for her first night here, but I don’t think those were sounds of complaint. I might have been better off sticking my fingers in my ears, considering the effect that being a bystander had on me!”
I laughed, “I’m sorry I kept you awake and caused your present state. I can tell how bad it is, too, since you’re straddling me and are mostly naked. I don’t know what to do about it, though.”
Lynna cried, “You’re such a tiny thing that I don’t know how you make love to James, but we caused your condition. If you’ll allow me, I’ve been called upon to do all kinds of things in the past. May I show you?”
Ivy nodded. “If you think that it will help until we can get James back in action again, I’ll try anything.”
Lynna reached across me and lifted Ivy up and then set her down with her knees on either side of her head. She reached around her legs and pulled her down by her thighs. At contact, Ivy went limp and then rigid, with her legs twitching and spasming from her thighs down. Her moans of pleasure turned to a mewling sound. I was back at full attention because of the show the girls were putting on. After a series of shudders, I asked if I was still needed or if Lynna had fixed her. She untangled herself from Lynna and gasping, crawled across me to straddle me. She positioned my member in her slit and slid all the way down, much to the amazement of Lynna. She worked herself back to mewling again, and I was soon thrusting up on her down strokes. When I erupted inside her, she collapsed forward on my chest and lay there, not moving.
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