After another few minutes spent traversing the lush forest we called home, Rhefia and I had to stop for a meal, me more than her.
Sitting on a root, Rhefia wrapped her arms over my shoulder as she took a bite from her stick of jerky, her chocolate skin glimmering in the sunshine.
Leaning into her, I chewed on the smoked meat, pursuing my lips at its taste.
Rhefia rapidly finished hers before glancing at me, or more specifically my chest.
Staring at her, I watched as she crouched before me, lifted up my shirt, and latched onto my tit, making me moan as her tongue coiled around my nipple.
Holding her head closer to my chest, I allowed her to drink her fill, my heart warm at the sight of her suckling.
When she finally released my tit, I was panting slightly, both from how much she drank and how aroused I was.
My eyes moved a little lower, and I saw her giant cock pitching a tent, making me lick my lips.
Trading spots with her, I kneeled before her and pulled off her pants, nuzzling against the erect dick that almost seared my cheek.
Running my tongue up from her heavy balls to her flared tip, I swiftly gulped it down to its base, making Rhefia let out a low groan.
Eagerly bobbing my head up and down in her crotch, I used my tongue to expertly probe her shaft, targeting the areas that I knew she was most sensitive at, bringing her to the edge quickly.
Swallowing her thick minty load, I wiped my lips clean as I smiled sensually at her, making her growl out "Astra..."
Chuckling, I sat back beside her, leaning into her warm muscular body.
Silence fell over the small clearing we had found, and we were enjoying the peaceful scenery that was around us.
However, eventually I asked "So... this is Geard Forest, yes?"
Nodding, Rhefia turned to look at me, her head tilted as she replied "Yes, it is. Why?"
Pursing my lips, I asked "Then... what's around us? How big is this forest?"
I had another question too, but I felt that now wasn't the time to ask it...
Looking back up at the trees around us, Rhefia said "Geard Forest is massive; it's the largest forest on Teran, and it's bordered by two things."
Pointing off to one side, she said "To the south is the Liaks Ocean, where all the sea creatures and people live. They rarely make their way into Geard, since the 'border' is a sheer cliff face hundreds of feet tall."
Pointing in the opposite direction, Rhefia pursed her lips for a moment before saying "To the north is the Dryadi Queendom, a large, bustling city home to well over ten thousand people. Thing is, they rarely come this far south into Geard; there just isn't any purpose to, since there's nothing valuable or worthwhile to find here."
"What... would be considered valuable?"
"Magic Beasts, alchemical ingredients, ores..."
"And... none of that is here?"
I was half relieved and half disappointed; if those things were here, I could use it to better prepare us for eventually making our way into civilization...
Because we WILL eventually leave this forest...
But only when I know that we are all capable of fending for ourselves.
However, even then, we still have the long months of winter ahead of us, so likely six or so months before we leave the forest.
"Yeah... there are a few here and there, but not enough for someone to willingly come out all this way. So, we should be safe here."
Smiling up at her, I nodded before hesitantly asking "Were... were you from this Dryadi Queendom..?"
Rhefia stiffened for a moment before nodding, turning away.
I stayed quiet after that, hoping that she might elaborate on what had happened there, forcing her to come this far into what she described as unwanted land.
However, she didn't say anything else, her lips pulled into a thin line as she stared at the ground, her amber eyes unfocused.
Sighing silently, I leaned my head on her shoulder, making her flinch.
"Rhefia..."
Glancing up at her serious face, I sighed again before getting up, standing directly in front of her.
Bending down slightly, I stared into her eyes for a moment before placing a kiss on her lips, saying "You don't need to tell me everything, nor do you need to tell me it all now, but..."
She nodded, letting out a raspy "Eventually..."
Smiling gently at her, I helped her to her feet before saying "I think that's enough for today... I don't want to leave Camara and Aethisia alone for too long..."
Taking a deep breath, Rhefia blinked a few times before nodding, a smile on her face as she said "Yeah, who knows if Camara's overwhelmed or not!"
I chuckled at that, already able to imagine my more timid daughter not knowing what to do with her more stoic younger sister.
Intwining my fingers with hers, we made our way back to our home, where I started preparing a full meal for us from the spoils of todays hunt, after giving both my daughters something to drink after a long day.
Once I had picked Aethisia up, she refused to leave my arms or side, meaning that she was currently sitting on the counter beside me, intently watching my every move.
Like before, I talked to her as I got everything prepared, saying "...and then your mama managed to put the arrow right in the center of that boar! Hehe~! That pelt will be made into some of your first clothing little one~! Are you excited?"
Bopping her little nose, I grinned at her as she grabbed my finger, her crimson eyes sparkling with curiosity.
Resuming the conversation, I eventually made my way outside, where Rhefia was drilling Camara again.
However, Rhefia was doing so with more intensity than before, making me frown as I saw Camara sporting a dark bruise on her left forearm.
Seeing me step out, Rhefia stopped, before her amber eyes roamed over Camara, widening slightly as she took in her exhausted and battered state.
Stepping forwards, she gently helped Camara to the ground and started applying some wet cloth to her arm, worry on her face as Camara flinched.
Rhefia seemed conflicted, her eyes holding a mixture of regret, worry, and anger as she cared for Camara, making me frown again.
It seemed like I should push for her to share her story sooner rather than later; it was affecting more than just her now.