Chapter 18 - Garlic

"What time do you leave the palace tomorrow?", Alistair asked Theodore as he helped him get on the horse.

"afternoon. Why do you ask?",

"so I will come pick you up, I want you to go somewhere with me tomorrow",

"OK, I will be expecting you then". Theodore said as he took the reins of the horse in his hand.

"good night Alistair". Before he could leave, Alistair stuffed some books into his saddle bags.

"what are those?", Theodore asked.

"just some books that you might enjoy",

"thanks",

"you are welcome. See you tomorrow". Theodore waved at him as he left.

Theodore got home and ate dinner with his parents.

"how was your first day at work?", his mother asked.

"it was okay". He answered. He didn't notice the worried glance his parents shared. He finished eating and went up to his room.

He changed his clothes and got into bed. He picked up the books that Alistair had given him and decided to read them.

The first book he picked up had no name. It was enclosed in leather cover and nothing was written on both the front and back covers. He looked through the rest of the books, they were exactly the same. What kind of books had Alistair given him?

He shrugged and opened the first book. He gasped at what he saw. A detailed drawing of a man and a woman both naked stared back at him. He turned to the next page. The man and the woman were locked in a passionate kiss.

He turned to the next page, the man had the woman's nipple in his hands. He wondered what it would be like if Alistair took his nipples in his mouth and sucked on them. He swallowed as he imagined it. His cock started to grow hard.

His hands unbuttoned his shirt and trousers quickly. He took off his clothes leaving him stark naked. He made sure to lock the door before getting back into bed.

He picked up the book again and continued reading. This time the man was in between the woman's leg, sucking her. He imagined himself naked on the floor with Alistair on between his legs sucking his cock.

He groaned and flung the book away. His hand found his cock and he started to slowly move his hand up and down his rigid length. His other hand was on his nipple, slowly rubbing the tender nub.

He pinched it lightly, that action sent a jolt of pleasure straight to his cock. His hand move faster, fisting his cock urgently. Only one thing was on his mind at this moment and that was the need for release.

Soft moans escaped from his mouth as his hand moved faster. Little drops of pre ejaculation came out from his cock.

He remembered the book and the images he had just seen. He imagined he and Alistair in those positions. He and Alistair kissing passionately, his nipple and cock in Alistair's mouth. Alistair's shirtless body he had seen today.

All of these were too much for Theodore and with a loud moan, he ejaculated. His sperm flew everywhere. He panted as he tried to recover his breath.

"damn Alistair, I am so going to kill you tomorrow", he said out loud.

The next day, Fife and Theodore were at the library again. They started going through books.

"I found something", Theodore announced. Fife rushed over to where he sat.

"what is it?". He showed him, some of the books he had just finished reading.

"garlic", he told Fife.

"garlic?".

"yes, garlic. It repels vampires, come on let's go tell the king".

They walked together to the throne room and Theodore told the king his findings.

"garlic. How are we supposed to make use of the garlic?", the king asked Theodore after listening to him.

"we could keep it on us, in our pockets or bags, litter it around the ground, hang it in front of houses. It is worth a try".

The king thought about Theodore's suggestion. He decided to give it a try, after all it was better than doing nothing.

"ok, I will instruct the messengers to pass the message around, the guards would also start the distribution of the garlic today. Good job Theodore". The king praised him. "thank you, your highness".

"tell your parents that I would like to have them over for dinner one of these days", the king told Theodore.

"I will. Thanks for the invitation. Your highness",

"I will send a guard with details to them later",

"I will be expecting it",Theodore replied.

They bowed and left the throne room. "please tell me we are going home now", Fife pleaded.

"of course we are, we have done enough for today", Theodore told him.

"yaaay", Fife cheered while Theodore looked at him with an amused smile. A guard came up to them. "Sir Theodore, Lord Alistair is waiting for you outside", Theodore's smile dried up immediately. He remembered what Alistair had done yesterday by giving him those pornographic books.

"tell him I will be outside shortly", he instructed the guard.

"Why is he here?", Fife asked. "he is going somewhere and he asked for my company", Theodore explained to him.

"oh, I see. Let's be on our way then".

Their horses were brought by the servants. However before they could leave, the servants handed them little pouches. Fife brought it up to his nose to sniff it. He turned to Theodore. "it's garlic".

"the king instructed us to hand them over to you", the servants said.

"send the king our thanks", Fife replied. The servants bowed and left.

The both of them looked at each other and smiled before putting the pouches in their pockets and getting on their horses.

They rode their horses outside. Alistair was standing beside his horse waiting. He looked very handsome today. Theodore gulped as he remembered all the things he had imagined last night.

"Alistair",Fife called his name as they rode up to meet him. He turned around to look at them.

"hey guys", he smiled at Theodore. Theodore blushed and looked away.

"so Theodore says you two are going somewhere, why am I not invited?", Fife asked with a teasing smile.

"You are welcome to join us", Alistair offered.

"no thanks, I am so tired. I just want to go home and jump into bed", Fife declined the offer.

"I don't think you will get much rest at home", Alistair told him.

"why do you say so?", Fife asked curiously.

"I passed by your place when coming here and I spotted Betty going in, your mother was with her", he informed him.

"oh no", Fife groaned, looking very pitiable.

Alistair handed him his handkerchief which was embroidered with his name.

"hand this to my servant and tell them to prepare a room for you", Fife took it gratefully.

"thanks a lot Alistair. You two have fun okay?, I will be go get some rest", he waved them goodbye and left.

Alistair turned to Theodore, "can we go now?",

"of course", Theodore replied.

They rode in silence for a while. Theodore noticed that Alistair was looking uncomfortable. "are you okay?", he asked.

"of course",

"you don't look so good", Theodore insisted.

"it's just the hot weather", Alistair replied. He leaned towards Theodore.

"so did you enjoy the books I gave you?", he asked with a smirk on his handsome face.