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With the moon behind her, her face as in shadow. Her voice was soft, not grating to the ear. I really wanted her to keep talking.
‘What happened? You’re all torn up.’
Lucas rose from the ground, and found his mouth dropping open. While he had been distracted by the woman, Geist had lay down. More surprising was his tails were wagging.
The woman crouched before the large beast maintaining eye contact, ‘You’re so lovely,’ she said tickling Geist’s chin. It looks as though she knew the basics of how to treat a beast.
Lucas made eye contact with the other brigade members to get ready in case Geist went wild again.
Geist made a soft whine.
‘Can I stroke you? Is it okay?’
He whined.
The woman laughed and started to stroke Geist’s fur while she exclaimed, ‘Wow so fluffy~! Feels nice!’
The Geist who had been fighting a deadly battle had been replaced with a lap dog. The dignity of the proud king of the northern forests was gone.
‘Commander, is that a pet dog?’
‘No, it is the same wolfe that was thinking of eating me only a moment ago.’
‘Really throwing away his pride…’
The woman was ruffling and stroking his fur enthusiastically. Geist looked relaxed as he turned onto his back and showed her his belly.
What happened to the wildness?! What happened to the aggression?!
The woman buried her face and nuzzled his fur, who looked very happy being stroked.
‘So fluffy. Your buddy cares about you very much. Ah you smell so good…I’m a bit turned on.’
The contrast between Geist’s white fur and her lustrous blonde was nice to look at. Why don’t you turn towards me so I can see? He pleaded inwardly. He wanted to see her face, learn more about the woman with the soothing voice.
He decided to interrupt, seeing that Geist had fully calmed down. He tried to look calm as he went up to her,
‘Hi, I’m sorry to interrupt your play. Thank you for helping me.’
She turned her head to him; her eyes were indigo.
‘Oh! your clothes are torn and you have scratches.’
‘It’s no big deal.’
‘It’s okay,’ she said in a baby voice, ‘It wouldn’t hurt anymore. Don’t be scared~’
Oh goodness! Not only was her voice was cute, her face was cute.
If I was honest, I was too tired to stand. I fell onto Geist’s chest with beside the woman, and was surrounded by white fluff and a sweet scent.
She reached up to pat my hair, ‘Your hair is very stiff, isn’t it?’
‘Um that…’
‘But your muscles are nice.’
She was drunk. Along with her sweet scent was the reek of alcohol. Still, what was this situation? She was on top of me tampering with my hair and stroking my back.
Wow! She’s so beautiful.
Do more.
I managed to pull her away from me, she was smiling. I am also a beast for such a beautiful woman.
I could hear Geist whine underneath me.
‘I am worried about this guy in estrus right now.’
‘Oh?’ she looked serious, as serious as a drunk person could look, ‘Isn’t there a mate?’
‘Due to some logistic issues, they are separated.’
‘Poor guy, me too. It’s painful to be heartbroken, isn’t it?’ she said stroking my cheek.
‘Not me, Geist.’
‘I’m so upset, Beastie!’
‘The man has no eyes.’
‘He cheated…’ she said as tears welled up in her eyes and she burst into tears.
I lent her my chest and let her cry. Geist also sat up and tried to comfort her, snuggling close.
Above them, the full moon shone.
‘…and that is what happened.’
It was as though he was speaking directly in my ears with his deep voice reverberating through me.
I was so embarrassed and wanted the ground to open up and swallow me. No matter how drunk I was, calling a grown man “Beastie”.
I covered my face with both my hands.
‘I’m so sorry.’
‘I don’t know why you’re apologising; you didn’t do anything wrong. Rather, I am grateful to you.’
‘I called you Beastie…’
‘Both Geist and I must have looked like beasts to you.’
‘Please don’t say anymore!’
My heart was damaged. I should stay away from alcohol for a while. Who knows what kind of trouble I might get into? The price of tuition is high.
‘Don’t worry about it, it happened because of Geist’s pheromones.’
‘I guess…’
‘You got a good whiff of it when you were snuggling without hesitation. And I was immersed in it while fighting him…’
Lucas’ sigh near my ear made by body tingle. Even if I wasn’t sure about him, I still remember that part of the night vividly. He had soothed me as I cried, and even though the sex was because of the pheromones, he had hoped in the end I would forget about Chris.
Well, we forgot that part of the matter when we got to the posting inn. It was amazing that the pheromones could do that. I can see why it is illegally exploited.
‘I understand completely. I know you aren’t lying.’
‘Good, I can try to persuade you without worrying, and I’ll do my best until you’re tied up.’
‘What? That is something else entirely.’
‘No, it’s not. I keep business and pleasure separate. I don’t cut corners in and out of work.’
I looked directly at him, and the confident determination in his eyes fascinated me. This man named Lucas Rejude exuded a charm and presence that stands above other men. And the knight beasts may know that instinctively. Geist, his chase wolfe, must have been cared with a lot of love.
I also wanted to be loved like that…
While it may be hard to love me, but I was just as…No, I was confident that I could return love given to me with more love. But I had been so badly treated in the past, and have lost confidence. I didn’t take Lucas seriously.
Besides, he needed me to help with the illegal Chase wolfe breeding.
‘Mira, do you believe me?’
‘Of course, I am good at my job as well. No need to worry. As for that night, it was an accident so you don’t have to feel responsible.’
‘Responsible?’ Lucas’ expression darkened as he leaned closer to me.
‘Hii!’
‘I do have a strong sense of responsibility, but what is this regarding?’
The sofa was narrow and he was too close. I tried to poke him to move away, but he barely registered feeling anything.
‘Ah, well, I took medicine the next morning so there is no need to worry about any unintended consequences.’
The contraceptive from the pharmacy had been very effective. Fortunately, it turned out to be consensual, even so, we did not have the disastrous consequence of an unwanted pregnancy.
‘Well, you forgot.’
‘But it’s okay now right?’
‘What do you mean by “taking medicine”?’
‘Um…’ Lucas was looking down at me with a terrible grin, I felt like I was lamb to the slaughter.
Wow! Don’t lick your teeth, you can’t eat. Definitely cannot!
‘Mira Fair River, I will make you understand my serious intentions, right here, right now!’ he declared before kissing me.
Wouldn’t this definitely be confusing business and pleasure?!
I chose to accept Lucas’ biting kiss rather than resisting, not because I lost to my lust, but I had read that resisting seemed to excite men more. (Zuben: A sad sentence, that is)
But there was a problem.
Though the spirit was willing, the flesh was weak. What kind of nasty body did I have to get aroused from him just kissing me? It must be because he’s a good kisser. I had never thought that kissing felt good. (Zuben: Been kissing the wrong people, obvs)
‘Hmm…’
‘Don’t run away.’
‘Can’t…breathe.’
‘Breathe through your nose,’
The kiss was like a wave. It was no longer a one-sided thing. But I couldn’t keep up with breathing when my tongue was being sucking and bitten. (Zuben: Sucking somewhat get, but how is biting the tongue sexy, Japan?)
I was panting.
‘Mira…’
This felt like my first kiss. I couldn’t remember what kissing Chris was like. My mouth felt like an extremely sensitive erogenous zone.
I moaned sweetly.
‘Did I make you feel good?’
‘No, you didn’t.’
‘Why are your eyes a little teary?’
‘They’re not!’
‘You have many expressions.’
My eyes were teary because I had been suffocating. But I also knew I was aroused.
He kissed me again, and this time it wasn’t one sided, he started gently to gauge my reaction before deepening the kiss.
‘How do you find my seriousness?’
Was it serious?!
It would be a big mistake for him to think anything was allowed because he was good looking. But I couldn’t say that out loud. Maybe it was because we were doing naughty things in the office, or maybe there was another reason. His hand moved suspiciously around my waist.
‘I thought you were a man who kept business and pleasure separate?’ I mustered up a glare. If I get kissed any more than this, I wouldn’t be able think properly.
‘Of course, I do.’
‘I am working right now.’
Lucas stilled. He finally remembered why I was here. I was the inspector here to see if their stables and beast could be granted their permit. If things took a down turn, he could say I seduced him.
‘I am sorry.’ He said. He let me go, and sat away from me.
He slumped his shoulders looking dejected. It was rather amusing to see the large confident man look like a chastised puppy. He looked very cute. No, I can’t get carried away!
‘I will forget it. Let’s begin again.’
‘Forget? How merciless.’
‘We shouldn’t be doing this at work!’
‘You were responding.’
‘It’s your imagination!’
Despite my vehement denial, Lucas couldn’t have missed my dreamy expression while we were kissing. (Zuben: Should he eyes be open?)
Lucas sighed, ‘I didn’t mean to get in the way of your work.’
‘I want to think so too.’
‘But I am not going to give up.’ He said clenching his fist with determination in his eyes.
‘Mira, finish work on time today.’
‘Why?’
‘I’m taking you for dinner. A do over.’
‘Wait a minute! I have another brigade’s stable to inspect today, I may not be able to return on time.’
‘You can do it with your ability.’
Even though I didn’t know him well, it was nice to hear that the acknowledged my work and that trust elated me. My heart became warm. (Zuben: Girl, they obviously didn’t praise you enough in your life)
‘Right, let’s returned to the stable and matter of Geist.’
‘Yes.’
Lucas reached for the document packet I brought and began to peruse them. The sweet atmosphere was gone. Though his serious face as also nice, I liked his sweet one better. Switch back. Actually, not to worry, he was picking me up from work this evening.
But what would I do if I had to work overtime? I’m sure this person does not have the concept of over time.
‘As you can see, we have to keep Geist here until the heat ends.’
‘I fully agree. I also want him to get used to being in a city a little more before I can give the permit.’
‘Why?’ Lucas raised his eyebrow in question.
I always make this proposal to permit applicants to reduce the chances of accidents, unhappy beasts and unhappy people.
‘Within the city walls, there are many different beasts and people living, coming and going. The chase wolfe is sensitive to scents and sounds, if Geist doesn’t get accustomed to the city’s scent and sounds, he would get spirit fatigue. Though the Rejude brigade is wealthy and has vast land, there is still also the Royal dragon brigade and their Balmeia dragons.’
The Balmeia dragon species were at the top of the knight beast ecosystem, only the specially chosen Knights can ride them. Their roar was jolting, even if you were used to it.
The chase wolves were the kings of the forests with high aggression. It was better for it to get accustomed to life in the city walls so it would understand that not every animal wants a fight.
It was not compulsory, but I think it is good for the beasts.
‘You’re right, especially about Balmeia, they are very agressive. I’ll think about it.’
I felt relieved at his reply. He wasn’t a bad person, he seemed to care about his knight.
‘Thank you.’
‘No need. When it comes to the knight beasts, you’re like their Holy Lady.’
‘That is an exaggeration.’
‘We’ll put the registration on hold for now.’ He said rising from the sofa. He held a hand out to me, and I took it without hesitation.
‘I’ll tell you of the female chase wolfe tonight.’
‘Yes, that’s right.’
‘If I don’t divide business and pleasure, I can’t woo you.’ His sullen face loosened into a smile; he was really cute.
‘Where are you going next?’
‘22nd Avenue in the ramparts.’
‘I’ll take you. Let me get ready.’
‘No need, I can take a hackney.’
‘You will be late.’
‘No, it depends on what I need to do.’
But Lucas ignored me and went out of his office, laughing. I followed with a grimace. Why doesn’t he listen? I always make sure I finish my paperwork on the day! I can’t go home without doing that.
Beyond the door, Douglas and the others were grinning. Why were they grinning? Did they hear everything? Oh…every embarrassing thing? Worst of all, they may have misunderstood. (Zuben: what are they misunderstanding?)
I was so worried I forgot about my shoe.
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‘I’m back!’ I announced to the office as I headed to my desk to begin writing the reports of the day’s inspections; two stables in the morning, and three in the afternoon. That breeding ranch was a last minute addition, and I was nearly late – it wasn’t my fault but the ranchers were a bit grumpy. I have to thank Lucas for ferrying me around.
‘It’s unusual for a Rejude beast to be on probation.’ A male voice said near me. I looked in the direction of the voice to see my colleague, Clyde Sayers, had dropped a chair beside me and was reading my report while drinking a cup of tea.
‘Don’t get in the way, Clyde. I have to finish my report in the scheduled time.’
Clyde was also an inspector, but somehow, he was mainly in charge of the national knight inspections – which made him rather self-important. I don’t believe it is much different from any other inspection, but Clyde likes to think so.
Why is he getting involved in my duties anyway?
‘I heard you ruffled it at reception. On probation? Until it gets used to life in the city?’
‘It’s been a while since a chase wolfe has been granted a permit, so we decided it was best to be careful. I spoke to the brigade commander; he was fine with it.’
‘Huh? You spoke to the brigade commander?!’
Was that so surprising? Sure, I never met the retired Rejude commander, but I never had to. This was a special case, and since he is a new commander he wanted to be involved.
‘Yes. He was a person who listened to advice, and decided to agree. I am grateful he considered my proposal.’
‘So, there are people like that amongst the private armed militia, huh? I thought it was just a rough group of people.’
‘Aren’t you being judgemental? As long as they love their beasts, their education or social status does not matter.’
‘What is this? Are they bribing you?’ he said before getting up and taking himself away.
I didn’t think it was funny that he was insulting private militias, especially the Rejude. Though they were a tough looking lot, they were kind and friendly people. Douglas, Lucas and the rest of the team treat their knights with great care. Rather, it’s the national knights that treat their beasts like disposable items.
Lucas was a knight rider who was better than a national knight.
I looked at the time, it was just past five. Half an hour more till he came to pick me up as he had promised. I focused on the rest of my work to finish in time.
Thanks for fixing the link! I really enjoy reading this story.
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