I drift slowly into consciousness, my mind struggling to surface from the depths of a deep, dreamless sleep. The first thing I become aware of is pain, a dull, throbbing ache that seems to permeate every fiber of my being. My muscles feel like they've been wrung out and stretched to their limits, protesting even the slightest movement.
As I gradually pry my eyelids open, wincing at the assault of morning light filtering through the curtains, I'm greeted by a vision that momentarily steals my breath away. Sirre stands at the foot of our bed, backlit by the golden rays of dawn streaming through the window. Her skin seems to glow with an otherworldly radiance, a stark contrast to how utterly wrecked I feel.
Sirre's emerald eyes sparkle with mischief and satisfaction as they meet mine. A slow, Cheshire cat grin spreads across her face, revealing perfect white teeth. She's dressed in one of my old shirts, the fabric hanging loosely on her frame and barely skimming the tops of her thighs.
"Honey," Sirre chirps, her voice far too chipper for my current state, "come on, up and at 'em! It's time for breakfast."
I groan in response, the sound rumbling deep in my chest. My throat feels raw and scratchy, no doubt from the countless cries of ecstasy that were torn from it last night.
"I cooked you lots of eggs to get your energy back," Sirre continues, either oblivious to or choosing to ignore my obvious discomfort. She reaches out, grasping my arm with surprising strength, and begins to tug.
My whole body protests as Sirre pulls me into a sitting position. Every muscle screams in agony, reminding me of just how thoroughly she put me through my paces last night. I wince as I swing my legs over the side of the bed, my feet touching the cool wooden floor.
"Good morning," I manage to croak out.
Sirre's saunters over to me, her hips swaying hypnotically with each step. Without warning, she plops herself down on my lap, straddling me. The sudden weight sends a jolt of pain through my aching muscles, but I barely notice as Sirre's face comes close to mine.
"Good morning, my love," she purrs, her voice low and sultry.
Before I can respond, her lips capture mine in a searing kiss. Her mouth moves against mine with passionate intensity, her tongue darting out to tease and explore. I respond instinctively, my hands coming up to tangle in her silky, auburn hair as I return the kiss with equal fervor.
Despite my exhaustion, I feel my cock begin to harden, pressing insistently against Sirre's warm core. The sensation, usually so pleasurable, now brings a sharp stab of pain. My oversensitive member protests the stimulation.
I groan into Sirre's mouth, a sound caught between pleasure and discomfort. She pulls back, a knowing smirk playing on her lips as she feels my predicament.
"Mmm, someone's eager this morning," she teases, grinding her hips slightly against my growing erection.
I wince, the movement sending another wave of pain through my groin. "Honey, please," I gasp, my voice strained. "It hurts."
Sirre's eyes soften with understanding. She places a gentle kiss on my forehead before gracefully dismounting from my lap. "Poor baby," she coos, her tone a mixture of sympathy and amusement. "I really did a number on you last night, didn't I?"
I watch, transfixed, as Sirre begins to change into her work dress. She pulls my oversized shirt over her head in one fluid motion, revealing her naked form in all its glory. The morning light caresses her curves, highlighting the soft swell of her breasts, the gentle dip of her waist, the flare of her hips.
Sirre catches me staring and winks playfully as she slips on her dress. The fabric hugs her figure perfectly, accentuating her curves while maintaining a professional appearance. She truly is a vision, effortlessly beautiful in everything she wears.
"You know," Sirre says, her tone dripping with sarcasm, "we have time to roll in the hay if you're up for it."
I shake my head. "I really can't, honey. I don't think I could manage even if I wanted to."
I slowly rise to my feet, every muscle in my body protesting the movement. Sirre takes my hand, her touch warm and comforting as she gently guides me towards the door. We make our way down the creaking wooden stairs.
"You did so well last night," Sirre purrs.
I grimace, my free hand gripping the banister for support. "I feel worse than when we killed our first Lich," I groan, memories of that harrowing battle flashing through my mind.
Sirre chuckles. As we reach the bottom of the stairs, she wraps her arms around me from behind, her warm body pressing against my back. "Remember how worried about me you were that day?"
A smile tugs at my lips despite my discomfort. "Yes," I reply softly, recalling the fear that had gripped my heart as I watched Sirre face down the undead monstrosity.
We continue our slow journey towards the kitchen, the familiar scents of coffee and freshly cooked eggs wafting through the air. As we round the corner, I freeze in my tracks, my eyes widening in surprise.
There, seated at the table Sirre had set up us, is Mira. Her long dark hair is pulled back in its usual practical braid, and she's already dressed in her leather armor.
Mira's lips curve into a slow, predatory smile as she takes in our disheveled appearance. There's a cruel glint in her eyes, like a cat who's caught a particularly juicy mouse. Her gaze lingers on me for a moment, trailing over my body in a way that makes my skin crawl before settling on Sirre.
"Good morning, lovebirds," Mira purrs, her voice dripping with false sweetness.
Beside me, I feel Sirre go rigid. The temperature in the room seems to drop several degrees as her emerald eyes lock onto Mira. Sirre's face is a mask of cold fury, her jaw clenched so tight I can almost hear her teeth grinding.
Sirre's hand, still intertwined with mine, tightens its grip. Her nails dig into my palm.
"Mira, What the fuck? That breakfast was for me and my exhausted husband."
Mira's smile widens. Her crimson eyes dance with malicious amusement as she regards us.
"Now, now," Mira tuts, her tone patronizing. "The only one that should be exhausted is you, dear sister-in-law."
"What the fuck does that mean?" Sirre spits out, her voice trembling with barely contained rage.
Mira laughs.
"Oh, dear brother," she purrs, her voice dripping with false sympathy, "I caught your devoted wife sleeping with one of your guests last night. A rather muscular man."
The blood drains from my face, leaving me feeling lightheaded and nauseous. My heart pounds in my chest, each beat echoing in my ears like a war drum.
I swallow hard, my throat suddenly dry as desert sand. "Mira, I asked Sirre to sleep with him."
Mira's eyes widen, her crimson gaze darting between Sirre and me. For a moment, the predatory gleam in her eyes dims, replaced by genuine surprise. "Eh?" she says, her usual composure cracking.
I take a deep breath, steeling myself. "Please stay out of our business," I say, my voice steadier than I feel.
The room falls silent, the only sound the soft ticking of the old clock on the mantle.
Mira's surprise quickly morphs back into anger. Her eyes narrow, flashing dangerously as she leans forward, her hands gripping the edge of the table so tightly her knuckles turn white.
"Even if you asked her to do it for money," Mira spits out her assumption with venom, "she was making the face of a whore in heat, not a loving wife reluctant to do what is needed to save your inn."
Her words hang in the air, heavy and poisonous. I feel my face flush with heat, a mixture of shame and anger coursing through me. Unable to meet Mira's accusing gaze, I bury my face in my hands due to embarrassment.
"I asked her to do it because it's my fetish," I mumble, the words muffled against my palms but still audible in the tense silence of the kitchen.
Sirre, who has been trembling with barely contained rage beside me, suddenly explodes into action. Her emerald eyes blaze with fury as she slams her hands down on the table, causing the plates and cutlery to rattle violently.
"It's your fault he's like this, Mira!" Sirre roars, her voice reverberating through the small kitchen. "You twisted him, corrupted him when he was young and innocent!"
Mira recoils as if struck, her usual composure crumbling in the face of Sirre's raw anger. Her crimson eyes widen in genuine surprise, a flicker of confusion passing across her face. "My fault?" she stammers, her voice uncharacteristically uncertain. "What the fuck? How? I would never betray my brother like this."
I lift my head from my hands, my gaze moving between the two women. "Wow, really?" I say, my voice dripping with sarcasm.
Mira's brow furrows, her eyes narrowing as she regards me. "What do you mean?" she asks, a hint of defensiveness creeping into her tone.
Sirre's laugh is sharp and bitter, cutting through the tension like a knife. She leans forward. "He told me everything, Mira," she hisses, her words laced with venom. "How you used to make love with men while you'd have him watch from the closet."
The color drains from Mira's face, her usual complexion turning ashen. For a moment, she seems at a loss for words, her mouth opening and closing soundlessly. Then, as if a switch has been flipped, her defenses slam back into place.
"That was because that was the closest we could-" Mira begins, her voice rising defensively.
But Sirre cuts her off, her words sharp and biting. "The closest you could what, Mira? The closest you could get to fucking your own brother? Is that it?"
Mira's eyes flash with a wild, desperate intensity. She leaps to her feet, her chair clattering to the floor behind her.
"Yes!" Mira screams, her voice raw and primal. "Back then, I was weak! I couldn't stand against the law!"
Her chest heaves with ragged breaths, her fists clenched so tightly at her sides that her knuckles turn white.
"But now," she continues, her voice dropping to a low, dangerous growl, "now I have the strength of an army."
Mira's crimson eyes lock onto mine, filled with a desperate, almost manic light. "I got strong so we could be together, Orth," she pleads, her voice breaking with emotion. "You have to understand!"
I stand there, frozen in place, my mind reeling from the bizarre turn of events. My body aches from the previous night's activities, every muscle screaming in protest.
"Mira, this is all too much. It's all super creepy, and none of this even makes sense."
Sirre looks coldly at Mira. "I think you should leave, Mira."
The words hang in the air, heavy and final. Mira's eyes widen, her usual composure cracking. For a moment, she looks lost, vulnerable, like a child suddenly realizing they're alone in a vast and uncaring world. Her lower lip trembles and tears begin to well up in her crimson eyes.
But even as the first tear threatens to spill over, Mira's gaze locks onto mine. But I meet her gaze with cold detachment, my expression carefully neutral.
"Did I really fuck you up so bad?" Mira whispers, her voice cracking with emotion. "I thought..."
She trails off, unable or unwilling to finish the thought. Sirre steps forward, her movements fluid and purposeful. When she speaks, her voice is firm and unyielding, brooking no argument.
"It doesn't matter what you thought," Sirre declares. "Your brother is under my exclusive care."
With grace Sirre turns to me. Her emerald eyes, so cold when addressing Mira, now soften with warmth and love. She wraps her body around mine, her curves molding perfectly against my pained form.
Sirre's lips brush against my ear as she says, "I will make him happy, no matter what."
Mira's face contorts with a mixture of rage and anguish. Her hand moves to the hilt of her sword, the leather of her glove creaking as she grips it tightly. The air in the kitchen seems to thicken, crackling with the potential for violence.
But then, like a storm cloud passing, the fight drains from Mira's body. Her shoulders slump, her hand falling away from her weapon.
"I'm leaving," Mira says in defeat. "I have a lot to process."
She turns towards the door, her movements slow and deliberate, as if every step causes her physical pain.
As she reaches the threshold, Mira pauses. She looks back over her shoulder, her crimson eyes locking onto Sirre's emerald ones.
"This isn't over."
Sirre responds with a giggle. Her emerald eyes gleam with triumph as she watches Mira's retreating form.
The door closes behind Mira with a soft click, the sound seeming to release a tension I hadn't realized I'd been holding. I let out a long, shuddering sigh, my body sagging with exhaustion.
"I feel hungover," I moan, running a hand through my disheveled hair.
Sirre turns to me, her eyes softening with concern. She guides me gently to the table, her touch warm and comforting on my aching muscles. As I sink into a chair, the wood creaking softly beneath me, Sirre's lips curve into a smile. It's a wild thing, full of manic energy and barely contained excitement.
"Then let me feed you, husband," she purrs, her voice dripping with affection and something darker, more possessive.
I nod weakly, too drained to do much else. Sirre's smile widens, her eyes sparkling with an almost feverish light. She scoops up a forkful of fluffy scrambled eggs, the utensil glinting in the morning sun.
With exaggerated care, she brings the fork to my lips. "Open wide."