Seeing that I was looking at her, the girl began to blush and, trying to say something, froze, clutching the mug in her hands, which, as I thought, also contained tea.
- Good morning, Trey, - She said, trying not to show her embarrassment. - What were you doing just now?
Smiling at her, I saw her trying to start a conversation and move on from whatever was apparently bothering her.
While waiting for me to speak, she tried to carefully lift her mug with both hands. Whether it was out of nervousness or because it contained boiling water, I couldn't tell.
- Good morning, Samantha. I was in my world talking to a wyvern. - As I answered, I saw the girl choke when I spoke. - How are you feeling? After the first night?
I could see that the girl was worried about this and upon hearing my question she began to blush even more. Putting down the mug, the girl tried to cope with her emotions and worries.
- I feel fine, thank you. Did you enjoy the evening?- Samantha asked worriedly; I could tell this was the question that was bothering her the most. - This was a first for Cassandra and me, but she acted differently than I did.
Remembering the previous night, when Samantha and I first met, the girl screamed and became very upset at the sight of blood, but succumbing to her emotions and feelings, she relaxed and tried to ignore it.
Rising from her seat, under the surprised gaze of the light elf, I sat down next to her and pulled her close. I smiled and looked into her beautiful eyes, which revealed both the worry and the fear that I might not enjoy the previous night with her.
Kissing her lips and holding her close with one hand while tracing her back with the other, I felt her pressing herself ever closer to me.
- I hope that answers your question, dear? - I said quietly into the girl's ear after the kiss. "We'll have our whole lives to enjoy and try new things.
The girl kissed me again and, clinging to me, began to climb into my lap. Running her hand over my clothes, I regretted getting out of bed and getting dressed so quickly.
The conversation with the wyvern had been amazing, but my desire to spend time with Samantha was stronger than the time I'd spent talking to Canley.
I enjoyed the feeling of her touch against my body, and when she rested her head on my shoulder and ran her hand over my chest, I longed to pick her up and carry her back to the room. At that moment, footsteps were heard behind me.
Samantha wanted to see who had left the room or if it was Keirin, who might be returning from the inn. A smile appeared on the girl's face and, with a quick movement, she climbed off my lap and sat down next to me, tucking her legs under her.
From her behavior, I knew who had left the room, and my thoughts were confirmed by the appearance of Cassandra, partially dressed, smiling, her gaze shifting from me to Samantha.
- And I was worried where you two had disappeared to, but it turns out you've decided to continue getting to know each other? - Cassandra said understandingly, nodding her head at her own words. - So, it turns out my friend and second wife doesn't want to share our husband with me?!
I could tell from her voice that she was joking. Samantha leaned against me, closed her eyes, and pretended not to hear her friend's words.
I didn't care what kind of wives they considered themselves—to me, they were all first. She held Samantha close and shifted, allowing Cassandra to sit next to us.
She shook her head at the fact that her friend didn't react at all to her words. She sat down next to me, rested her head on my shoulder, and looked up at me.
- Now I understand why my mother doesn't leave my father for long. - Cassandra said with a laugh in her voice, snuggling close to me. - Maybe you want morning intimacy?
I wanted to tell her I wanted to be intimate with her and Samantha right now, but I also knew it wasn't the time.
Running one hand through Cassandra's hair and the other over Samantha's shoulder, I closed my eyes, savoring the peace.
- We don't have time for intimacy right now, darling, we need to get ready for team practice. - I said, turning to Cassandra, who began running her hand over my body.
I enjoyed her touch and the sensations the two girls sitting next to me gave me, and I didn't want those feelings to go away.
While pondering how to become even stronger, I didn't know how the Chosen had grown stronger before. If there had been opportunities for the Chosen to become stronger before, in my current situation, they might be unavailable to me.
I doubted the library would have books about the Chosen; if there were such books, they wouldn't be for everyone. Sighing and opening my eyes, I looked with interest at one girl, then at the other. To my surprise, they both fell asleep.
Smiling at their sleeping faces, I could only hope that my strength would grow enough to protect them and Keirin.
Closing my eyes and relaxing, I tried to enjoy the moment of peace and quiet, reflecting on my conversation with the wyvern, which remained alive thanks to my magic.
I wondered why the other tormentors hadn't tried to talk to me this whole time. Is it possible that because they were created by magic, and in the case of Kenley, whose body my magic altered and brought back to life, there was still another tormentor I had created earlier.
His body was also altered, and when I summon him, I feel no pain. Does this mean that the stronger the monster or animal I make my tormentor, the greater the chance he will survive?
I wanted to ask Keirin's opinion, as she knows more about blood magic and the tormentor techniques I use when creating tormentors than I or the girls.
Breaking out of my thoughts, I heard sounds coming from the girls, opening my eyes and looking from one to the other, who had woken up and were touching their badges on their academy uniforms.
- We have to get ready for team practice. - Cassandra said with a sigh, her voice frustrated. - Maybe we should skip practice and spend some time together today? You just got back, Trey, and you still need to rest after last night.
I understood the girls' reluctance to go to team practice. They clung to me and closed their eyes again.
Running my hands over their backs, I realized we still had to go to team practice. I longed to see the man who had become the team's leader and what he was capable of as a leader.
The pleasant fatigue from the previous night still lingered in my body, and the desire to remain in that state with the girls was very much desired.
- I think we should go to team practice, I'm curious to see how it's going. - I said quietly, listening to the girls sigh at my words. "You don't want to get replaced for missing practice, do you?
I had my doubts about replacing the girls; perhaps they were less battle-experienced than the other team members.
Both girls were former princesses of their respective races and likely had more opportunity to demonstrate their strength and talent over time.
- You're right, Trey, I have no desire to be kicked off the team. - Samantha's quiet, annoyed voice was heard as she began to rise from the couch. - Especially since I feel the power that's overflowing me after the wedding ritual; I need to release it.
Listening to the girl, and when she spoke of the power that overwhelmed her, I looked at Cassandra, who was still clinging to me.
Considering the possibility that my second wife had also felt a change in her powers, I wondered if these changes were related to the fact that I was the chosen one and my blood had somehow affected the girls.
The girl rose from the sofa and headed to the room where some of her clothes remained, stopping in front of Cassandra, who hadn't reacted to our conversation with Samantha.
- Get up, we still need to freshen up, just like you do, Trey. - The girl said thoughtfully, glancing at me and the dark elf. "I certainly like that I smell like my husband, but I also smell like sweat.
I heard grumbling from Cassandra, who reluctantly opened her eyes and looked from me to Samantha, who merely shook her head and headed toward the room.
The dark elf sitting next to me looked thoughtfully at me and then at the door where the girl had disappeared.
- As your second wife said, we all need to freshen up, but she didn't say we should do it separately. - Cassandra said softly, rising from the couch. - We need to get to team practice on time, and showering together will speed things up. Let's go.
I wanted to find reasons why I shouldn't have done this, but the girl's expectant gaze made all possible excuses disappear.
Following her, holding Cassandra's hand, we entered the room where Samantha was removing her top, leaving herself naked.
She tried to cover herself at first, but remembering last night, she relaxed her arms, allowing me to look at her.
From her glance, which she cast first at me and then at Cassandra, she tried to figure out what was happening.
- We decided that showering together would speed up our time at team practice. - Cassandra's teasing voice was heard. "You don't mind Trey joining us, do you?!
The girl looked at me, waiting for confirmation of what her friend had just said. I could only nod and smile slightly.
Cassandra, freeing herself from my hand, began to take off her clothes, leaving herself naked. She walked past Samantha to the bed, placing them on the bed while turning her head in my direction.
Breaking free of my thoughts and desires, I felt my heart beat faster and faster; without noticing, I was naked.
Samantha began to blush as she lowered her gaze below my waist, while Cassandra smiled slyly and, taking the hand of the fair elf, who was staring at me, pulled her toward me.
- It seems we're not the only ones who want to save time, right, Trey? - The dark elf asked teasingly, pressing her body against mine.
I wanted to say something, but from the look in Cassandra's eyes, I knew my words would be useless, especially after I began to feel her chest press against me.
Taking my hand, the three of us headed to the shower. I hoped we'd make it in time for team practice and that the girls and I could resist our desires now.