Morning After ✨ Lovers 29 - 30

Renta.

29 Tamed.

‘Geist-chan, Laila-chan, how are you doing?’

‘Woof!’

‘Ku~’

Geist and Laila responded to my call. It’s been about two months since the incident. Both wolves were doing well. Laila, the female we rescued, was able to finish her forced heat, thanks to the generous care of Douglas and the rest of the Rejude.

‘Laila, we’re going to clean your nails today. It will be over quickly so don’t be scared.’ I told her.

Laila’s golden eyes conveyed a somewhat reluctant expression. She had been mistreated by humans. Even so, she wasn’t so guarded around me and her caretakers.

I gave her the name Laila, after the goddess of night because of her deep black fur, as the first step to treating her with affection. Lucas liked it, and she seems to as well.

She let her caretakers file her nails, while Geist rubbing against me.

‘Geist is a good boy. Hmm so soft~ mofumofu’

I buried myself in Geist’s coat enjoying the fluffiness as Laila’s claws were being filed. What a nice day. So cute and healing. It would be great if we hang out in the sun together.

Laila was also a good girl.

I documented her status. Since she’s evidence, the Rejude couldn’t claim her until the trial was over. Until then, we had to take good care of her, and solidify the Rejude as the best place for her to stay after the trial.

The condition of her faeces was good. I wonder if we needed to continue to give her supplements. I didn’t seem to be necessary anymore. Once the caretaker was done, Laila slammed her tails down in annoyance with a low growl.

The trial would soon start. The news had shaken the beast keeper industry. It was time for Cranbert and Chris to be tried for their crimes.

The pheromones they had distilled were quite potent. The two men remained in a difficult state. Cranbert had to have surgery, I’m not going to say where, and Chris had become impotent due to the after effects. They’ll have to pay hefty fines, I wonder what would happen to the bottling factory.

‘Mira, you’re here?’

Lucas and his colleagues came to the kennel where I was playing with Geist and Laila. He looked like he’d been training because he had a breast place and gauntlets on.

‘Yes, thank you for your hard work. How are the tigers?’

‘Docile.’

‘They are like little house cats.’

‘More like big cats.’

‘But it’s all brigade leader’s fault.’

Lucas’ colleagues threw in their commentary on the Yaja tigers. Since Lucas won over them, they were now absolutely obedient to him, or frightened of him. I wondered if Lucas was more beast than a beast. In human sense, he was really cool.

But come to think of it, since that incident, the brigade leaders began to call me "sis". How should I interpret that?

‘Isn’t that because commander bit their noses?’

‘That… couldn’t be helped. It was necessary to subdue them.’ Lucas said rubbing the back to his neck.

I’m sorry about that. I just knew that the tip of the nose was a weakness for the tigers, I didn’t think it had more important connotations for the Yaja tigers. I was also responsible. Unlike other tigers, the black tigers were more docile than melf cats – it seems to be absolute obedience to the winner.

‘Well, what about Sis; the moment she touches them, the ferocious knights become lapdogs.’

‘Yeah, look at how spoiled they look.’

‘The most dangerous of us has been completely tamed.’

I looked up from the wolves at them; who was the most dangerous one?

Everyone was looking pointedly at Lucas.

‘Please return the name of the beast, commander.’

Lucas looked annoyed as he shood them all away.

Was the most dangerous one Lucas? Did I tame him? Well, he was like a beast sometimes, but he was mostly a cutie.

‘Mira, can you guess what I’m thinking?’

‘Not at all. You need to tell me.’

‘If possible, I want to be your cute “Beast-chan”’

‘Lucas is Lucas; you’re cool and sometimes really cute.’

Lucas pulled me to him, the heat smouldering in his eyes were apparent. I blocked his unscrupulous hand. Just because I was off today didn’t mean we needed to start in the daytime.

‘Mira…’

‘Nope.’

‘Why not?’

‘You still have work to do.’

‘I wish I’ve finished my work.’

‘Procrastination.’

‘Why not?’

I couldn’t beat him. With such a sweet look, I know what he wanted, I didn’t dislike it because I was already tied up.

Lucas made a sad noise and kissed the top of my head. I didn’t mind him doing that in public. But it was likely that I would permit more.

I think I’m the one completely tamed rather than he.

I pinched Lucas’ mischievous hand to repel temptation.

‘Remember, it’s prohibited at work.’

‘Fine. I’ll work hard so please spoil me when I’m done.’

Lucas gave me one last hug before going after the rest of the crew.

Please spoil me…

Every one of his words and deeds held my heart tightly.

Oh I guess I’ll spoil him today as well. I was also spoiled a lot.

I decide to think about something else to surprise the urge squeezing sweetly between my legs.

‘Woof?’

‘Woof?’

I looked at out two chase wolfe guards who had been watching us trying not to blush.

✨

 Lucas

Something smells good.

Half asleep, I was wrapped in fluffy, soft covers and sweet scent surrounded me. Smells so good. I reached over to my side to find the warmth that should be there.

Where?

The gentle scent that spoils you with all their might, but the person who wore that scent wasn’t there. The sheets were cold. They got up a long while ago.

I opened my eyes and rose.

Not my room.

The flowery wall paper and delicate looking furniture was not something I would choose. There were a line of stuffed animals on the shelves.

I was in Mira’s bedroom.

‘Mira?’

There was no reply.

She was still around. My clothes were folded on a chair, I put them on, and headed out for the kitchen.

‘Mira.’

‘Morning Lucas, I was just going to wake you up.’

On the table was a dish of steaming soup, savory bread and salted meat. Mira was standing at the sink cutting up fruit she placed on a platter and carried to the table.

‘Wash your face first?’

‘Hmm.’

I stuck my head in a bowl of clean water in the sink. Mira laughed and wiped my head with a clean cloth that smelled of soap. I wonder why, this makes me feel so warm, I wanted to have a morning like this all the time.

‘Are you alright? You don’t have to overdo it.’

‘It’s fine. I have to work hard today. I have to eat a lot in the morning to cultivate my spirit.’ She said with blushing cheeks, as she pushed me away and told me to sit while she hid her shyness.

I had wanted to go back to my place yesterday. Mira’s house was semi-detached, and I didn’t want to bother her neighbours if we got too excited. I was waiting for Mira to finish her errands, but I couldn’t stand it anymore, and we ended up remaining here.

I sat at the table facing Mira.

‘It’s not as good as Pigelem pork, so I hope it tastes good.’

‘Thank you.’

I tucked into breakfast. The soup had chunks of vegetables and chicken – it was delicious. I suddenly realised I was hungry, we hadn't eaten anything last night. I drank my first bowl and Mira refilled it.

‘Aren’t you eating?’ I asked Mira who had been watching me eat.

‘Yeah.’

‘The soup is delicious, you’d better eat before I finish it all.’

‘Yeah? I’m glad you like it.’ She replied shyly as she poured herself a bowl and picked up a slice of bread. We were like lovers who had just started dating.

Well, it had only been two months, so we are lovers who have only just started dating.

After the incident, we began to get used to each other, and Mira was more relaxed around me. I was very happy about that. When we stay over at each other’s place, we would cook for each other. Mira was now a fixture in my life. I liked that we had things at each other’s houses, it felt nice.

My eyes met Mira’s as she was looking at me. I smiled at her. At that moment, a feeling dawned on me. I had forseen it when I was looking for her that morning when she left her shoe and disappeared.

‘Mira.’

‘Hm?’

‘I want to be with you every morning and night from now on.’

‘Lucas…’

Mira’s eyes widened. It looked like tears were about to spill out of them.

Mira, what did this mean? I’m not always confident. You probably don’t know but I feel I am always grasping around blindly especially when it comes to you.

30 It suddenly happened in the middle of breakfast.

I was shocked. How should I answer? I needed to say something, but no words came out. I put the bread in my hand down and swallowed the piece I had eaten.

‘It could be you move in with me, or I move in with you or we find a new place.’

‘To live together?’

‘I want to be with you all the time, and I hope spend the rest of my life next to you.’

‘This is…’

Lucas was blinking, clenching his fists to tightly they were white.

At first, he called me his lover, but soon I was promoted to fiancée…

‘Lucas, are you nervous?’

It seems that I was correct, because he looked away from me and his cheeks were slightly red. Oh my, he was so cute. Cute. Cute. Cute!

‘I have imagined us being married for a long while now.’

He had called me his fiancée when were speaking to the Knights the evening of the raid. I had been very happy then.

‘My love for you is unwavering. And I want to be with you forever.’

That is good, it wasn’t something I was misunderstanding. It was a hassle to think of how messed up this last two months had been.

‘I am aware I am being pushy.’

‘Was it your instruction for them to start calling me big sister?’

‘No, that was something the decided on their own. Well maybe it’s a reminder for me to take action quickly.’

This time it was me who was shy. I didn’t hate it, but I was embarrassed. I visited their ranch almost everyday, and have gotten involved in a lot of the running of the place. Them calling me “big sister” told me that they accepted me as Lucas’ partner.

‘Because I got you involved with our troubles, I ended up causing a lot of trouble for you a work…’

‘Lucas, that’s not the case. I was my decision to hand over inspections of Rejude Brigade to someone else.’

I thought what I had done for the Rejude overstepped my scope as registration inspector. And I was too involved with Geist and Laila. Hence, if I was not an in charge of inspecting their grounds, it didn’t matter what I did that involved the brigade. This way no one would be concern that there was a conflict of interest.

‘You don’t tell me about work, so I don’t know if you have lots of trouble.’

‘There are lots of things, but my manager was annoyed that I was trying to pass off the brigade. I assured him that I was happy to take on another, and it was fine.’

‘And looking after Geist and Laila, also the other knights. Isn’t it tiresome?’

‘Lucas, does it look like I am reluctant?’

‘No, but-’ he was about to say, but I reached over and put my finger against his lips. My table was small so it was easy to reach over.

‘Lucas, I do think because I want to, and I like the beasts. You are being annoying.’

‘You should say when it becomes a nuisance.’

‘I will. You too.’

Lucas took my hand and kissed the back of my hand as if he was asking for forgiveness. I was a little annoyed he was second-guessing my feelings. He did push hard, but that was because he cared. Not just about the brigade, but with me. Somehow I think I am special to him. May I fall in love with you?

I also think Lucas was special to me.

Lucas kissed my palm, wrist and each finger. When he reached my ring finger, he put the whole digit in his mouth.

‘Lucas,’

His hot tongue brushed my finger, sending shivers through me. His blue eyes were heated as they stared into mine while he bit my finger sweetly. No Lucas, no temptation in the morning – I couldn’t be late to work.

Lucas released my finger, ‘I decided: I’m going to marry you.’ He declared. He lifted me from my chair to hug me.

No, “will you-” or “let’s-”.

‘Decided?’

‘Are there any other options?’

‘No.’

But was that how one was proposed to? It was a declaration! But it was rather like Lucas.

I looked down at my plate, there was still food, ‘In the middle of breakfast,’

But Lucas’ dishes were empty. Did he finish eating while we were talking?

‘Your parents’ house is the tenth lot in the Mills district?’

‘Yes, you remember it well.’

‘Do you know when they will be free, so I can go and give my greetings?’

I shook my head, thinking about the meaning of his words. These are greetings to tell them his intentions, aren’t they?

It was taking a while for my mind to keep up.

‘I wonder how quickly we can get married? You choose a dress you like. Actually, I’d like to choose. The most popular designers are Eoras Gate or Wafzin. Shoes will definitely be Deeper Deeper.’

He bombarded me with all this in quick succession it was hard to keep up. An Eoras Gate dress would be lovely, Wafzin dresses didn’t even have price tags! Both were nice, and I have though I would like to wear one of their dresses someday. But they are expensive. I definitely want Deeper Deeper wedding shoes.

‘How about Gulfmer Gardens or the Lutranze temple for the wedding? Actually, they are a bit far, perhaps, Presse Deluex Castle?’

‘For the wedding? I’m a civil servant, I don’t have that much money!’

Those sorts of places were used by the rich. Lutranze was used by the royals and dignitaries for their ceremonies, and it was certainly impossible to rent out Presse Deluex!

Lucas mentioned these places that were in the wedding magazines as the places where women longed to get married. Longing is one thing, actuality was impossible. Wait, did Lucas read wedding magazines?’

‘Do you hate it?’

‘No, its not about not liking it, it's about the dimension.’

‘I just want everything to be the best. I want you to be the most beautiful. This is my selfishness, so choose as you like.’

‘You will do as I like.’

‘Let me know, and I will make it happen. You’re the only person in my life and I want to do everything you want.’

Lucas seemed to be a romantic. He was more particular about our impending marriage than I was. He looked like a macho man but he liked that kind of thing. It seemed his heart already reached a new home with the proposal. He was already thinking about a hall and gardens nearer to us. He nuzzled against my neck as he spoke.

‘Lucas,’

He looked up at me with unease in his eyes. I hugged him tighter. I strokes his black hair and kissed his forehead. He was the sweetest most beloved beast of the Rejude brigade. My cute Beast-chan.

‘Please don’t worry, I won’t run away.’

‘You ran away at the start. Leaving money. It was so depressing.’

‘I’m really sorry. I thought your house was an inn!’

I completely forgot that I had ran off leaving money for the room. But I was in bed naked with a man I didn’t know. I was in shock and upset. Please forgive me. I stroked his cheek, because he’d turned his head away from me, pouting, and kissed him.

‘I’m sorry, Lucas. I really won’t run away. So let’s take time to think about it together.’

‘If so, let’s go buy a ring this weekend.’

‘Yes, but nothing too flashy. I can’t wear it at work.’

‘It could be earrings or a necklace. I’ll get what ever matches what you choose.’

Matching things? The though of Lucas wearing amythyst, and I wearing a sapphire sounded fun.

‘The season for those shoes is almost over. Are you getting new shoes?’

‘Well, we’ll be getting married soon, so I think it’s best to save money for now. Perhaps, we should move in together first. Maybe choosing a place that is between my work and yours?’

There was suddenly lots to think about. I looked at Lucas, my expression mildly troubled.

He smiled broadly.

‘My cute fiancée, I love your seriousness.’

‘Seriousness? I’m just normal.’

‘I’m not saying it in a bad way. I love everything about you. I love that I am the only one you spoil.’ His hand crept up my shirt and covered my breast and his slightly callused fingertips teased my nipples. I bit my lips at the shot of pleasure. I hadn’t finished breakfast, and I need to get dressed for work soon.

‘No, lets be patient.’

‘Are you saying it feels good here?’

‘Hmm, but you aren’t satisfied with just a little bit. You have to wait till after work.’

A beast had a fixed period in heat. He was in heat all year round. And I, who was weak to him, must accept Lucas all year round. As my body heated up, I glanced at the clock, it was about a minute to start getting a move on.

‘Mira, please, just a little.’

‘No, leave it.’

‘I promise you won’t be late. I can’t wait till night.’ He carried me to the bedroom kissing me. His muscular body was heated as he carried me.

‘I love you, Mira.’

‘I love you too Lucas. For all time.’

We made love until I was on the verge of breaking my waist, so I didn’t get to finish breakfast. I really need to find away for Lucas to put up with his desires a little more.

Lucas did make sure I got to work on time with the help of his grall horse.

Hold on a moment, did I properly tell Lucas I accepted his proposal?

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