Lavendu and Saoirse must have decided to let me sleep in because I woke up on my own. Downstairs in the tavern, my dies were proudly showing off their colrs to Li and Era.

  “So he doesn’t just go for the fairy girls,” Era said, brushing her fingers over Lavendu’s colr.

  “Oh look who it is,” Li sang with an eager bounce. “Good morning, Jethro.”

  All four women turned toward me, excitement sparkling in their eyes

  “Good morning, dies,” I said as I hooked my arms around Lavendu and Saoirse. Lavendu leaned in, greeting me with a tender kiss.

  “We’ve been hearing about your adventures,” Li said with a smirk. “You sure don’t waste any time do you? Only been here three nights and we could write a book about it.”

  “Go right ahead,” I said. “I’d love to read it. Speaking of books, can I get Power of Mastery back from you, Saoirse? I want to finish it today.”

  Saoirse looked down and paused before saying, “I’m sorry, master. I assumed you finished it and returned it to Freydis.”

  “Ah, Freydis,” I said. “That might be trouble.”

  “I’m prepared to accept my punishment.”

  Era fshed a mischievous smile.

  “Would you like me to retrieve the book for you?”

  “Punishment?” I said, pondering. “We’ll talk about that ter. In the meantime don’t worry about it. I’ll swing by the library myself.”

  “Yes, Master. With your permission, I must attend a meeting with the Stewards.”

  “Very well,” I said with a pyful air of authority, wondering if she’d actually skip the meeting if I asked her to.

  Once she left Li and Era looked at me, mouths agape in shock. “What’d you have to do to tame that one?” Li asked.

  I gave them a nonchant smirk.

  “I’ve never seen her yield to anyone like that. Not even close,” Era said as she looked me up and down.

  “There’s nothing to it,” I bragged. “This was inside her all along. All I had to do was let her open up to me.”

  “Right,” Li said sarcastically.

  I shrugged. The thought crossed my mind that my newfound influence over the vilge might not always be so warmly welcomed. But I brushed it aside—there were far more delightful distractions.

  “What do you want to do today, Jethro?” Lavendu asked, giving me a squeeze.

  “We could use some help around the tavern,” Era interjected.

  Li gave her a knowing smile. “It’s true. We’ve been awfully busy tely. Everyone coming by to see the new traveler and all.” She pouted.

  “That would be the polite thing to do,” Lavendu said. “They are taking such good care of us, and at no cost after all.”

  “I’d love to help out,” I said.

  Era giggled and bit her lip.

  I pulled Lavendu aside. “I have another job for you though. I’ve given it some thought, and considering the threat of growing darkness, it seems my duty to help by exploring my magical abilities as much as possible. So while I’m helping out around the Stallion, I want you to go find me another lover. Understand?”

  “Yes sir,” Lavendu said with a hungry smile. “I think I know just where to start.” She gave me a pyful salute before marching out the door.

  Li led me out back to a pile of logs. “Can you chop?” she asked.

  “It was my favorite job back at the workhouse,” I said.

  “Perfect,” she said, pnting her hands on her hips. “None of us really like doing it.”

  A couple hours flew by. It was nice to get some time to myself—time to think.

  Chop.

  I was having such a wonderful time, but at what cost? The fearsome troll came to mind. Would there be more?

  Chop.

  I wasn’t sure how many battles like that I had in me.

  After a while, Amelia came to mind. I knew it had only been a few days but it felt like ages since I st saw her.

  Chop.

  What would she think of my suddenly promiscuous lifestyle? Shocked? Jealous? Appalled?

  Chop.

  Excited? Impressed? Turned on? I really had no idea. We never talked of such things.

  Chop.

  I missed her a lot.

  As I got near the end of the pile I heard some whispers and giggles. Li and Era were watching me from the doorway.

  “Looks hot,” Era called. “Working out in the sun like that.”

  “You can take your shirt off if you like,” Li sang.

  I ughed. It really wasn’t that hot, but the sun felt nice. Of course I indulged them and tossed my shirt to the ground. They watched me for a while longer. I caught them kissing a couple times as I worked. They just smiled and ughed. The cool autumn air was refreshing against my bare skin.

  By the time I had finished, they had gone back inside. The hot steamy air of the kitchen felt heavenly on my cold sweaty skin. Li and Era were chatting to each other as they worked.

  “All done,” I said. “What’s next?” I looked the barmaids over. Era wore a blue dress and apron, the same I’d seen her in before. Li’s corset was distracting as ever, lifting and squeezing her bountiful bosoms as though it was presenting them to me.

  “Era could use some help with the dishes,” Li said. “Oh don’t do that. It’s so dirty now.” She snatched my shirt away. “I’ll wash it for you.”

  She looked around the now empty kitchen. “I don’t know where she’s gone off to, but I’m sure she’ll be back soon. Go ahead and get started.” Li pointed at a couple of steaming barrels, full of ptes, cups, and pans soaking in hot soapy water.

  The warm water soothed my hands, a perfect reward after chopping wood in the crisp autumn air.

  In a moment, Era returned. She had changed into a long, thin skirt and a loose white blouse. She pushed me aside. “I’ll wash, you dry.”

  “Fine with me.”

  Era’s breasts brushed against my arm as she pced each dish in front of me. I could feel her hardening nipples through the fabric of her blouse. She washed each dish with vigorous enthusiasm, spshing hot water all over both of us. Before too long her blouse was completely transparent, exposing her round, perky breasts.

  “Excuse me,” Li said as she pressed herself up to my other side, her massive bosoms squishing against my wet body. She was reaching for a dish that would have been easily accessible if she just approached from the other side.

  “Oh I’ve got it.” Era grabbed the dish and pressed herself into me before passing it to Li.

  “Thank you, dear,” Li said. They both ughed as they lingered on either side of me.

  My cock throbbed, and just as they began stepping away again, I caught Li firmly by the wrist, pulling her back against me. "Enough teasing," I whispered sharply into her ear. She gasped, smiling as her eyes widened in surprise, clearly enjoying the unexpected assertiveness. Era watched, biting her lip as if excitedly awaiting her own turn. But before I could say another word, Li twisted pyfully away, giggling—just enough to let me know the game wasn't over yet.

  “Jethro,” Li sang across the kitchen. “I need your help with something.”

  When I got to her she leaned her hands on the counter behind, her back slightly arched. She looked up at a dle hanging over her head, clearly within reach. “Can you hand that to me?”

  I looked at the dle, then back at her smirking face. I slowly stepped up close to her, pressing my body against hers, not bothering to hide my standing erection.

  “Thank you,” she whispered, sliding her hand along my abdomen—slipping her fingers under my belt. I looked into her grey eyes with bated breath. “Oh.” She looked over my shoulder. “Looks like Era needs your help now.

  I clenched my teeth. I wasn’t sure how much longer I could hold back.

  I almost fell over something soft as I turned around. Era leaned enticingly over the counter. My cock pressed right through the thin fabric of her skirt, right between her thighs.

  “Hah! Jethro!” Era excimed, arching her back and looking back at me. “You vilin!” She wiggled her ass against me.

  “I’m the vilin?” I excimed.

  Li wrapped her arms around me. “Don’t try to deny it. We can hear all the debaucherous things you do in the night. You’re not going to try anything like that on us poor, wholesome barmaids are you?” Her lips brushed my ear as Era ground her hips into me.

  “You’re not wholesome. If you can hear me in the night, then be sure I can hear you too.” I seized a fistful of Era’s curly hair and drew her upright against me. I brushed my lips against hers as I filled my hands with her firm breasts.

  “Hah! Mmnnn!” she gasped.

  “And just what do you think we’ve been up to?” Li asked, her hands roaming around my body, her breasts squished against my back.

  I leaned back until I found Li’s lips with my own. “I’ve been thinking about that,” I whispered into her open mouth between hot, heavy kisses. “And I guess I’m really not sure. Perhaps you two can give me a demonstration.”

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