NTR Quest - Odyssey 21 - Jeane and Teuta (Patreon)

You left the room and tried to discern just from looking where the other rooms would be. Amun was a worrying sight when you last saw him but ultimately your companions took precedent over him. You glanced to the left and saw a dead end at the end of the large, tiled upstairs hall. To the right it was much more hall, which meant more rooms. You fully turned to leave down the hall, but turned back and readied yourself as you felt a presence behind you where there was once nothing.

“Master Fin...” Rather than a threat there was the meek frame of Amun. He stood near you with his head lowered and his back bent slightly forward, seemingly to prevent himself from seeming taller than he was.

“You scared me.”

He shook lightly and dropped down to one knee. “I am SO sorry. I will announce myself in the future.”

You felt a bit bad. “Okay... That's fine. You don't need to-” You were about to say that he did not need to worry about it so much, but then you remembered how Djir treated him for acting out.
“I understand. Thank you, Amun. Where is Djir?”

“Master Djir is hosting downstairs. It is a political meeting. He said to tell you that you are welcome, but not required.”

“And where are Teuta and Jeane right now?”

“Your mistresses are exploring the garden. I will lead you to them if you like.” He offered delicately.

“Mistresses?” You shrugged.
“Uh, never mind. I'll find my way out into the back. Thank you, Amun, I'll tell Djir you did a good job.” You left to go downstairs. Amun remained in the same place, in the same position until he was out of your line of sight.

'Sorry, I can't unravel that right now.' It was not that you could not, it was just that you wanted to see Jeane and Teuta.

As you exited into the garden what you were witness to was a beautiful maze of hedges and flower bushes the likes of which you would not find out of place in a royal palace.

'Dictator, huh? Is King a bad word?' He wandered through the garden walkways until he noticed two feminine figures standing near a large wall overgrown with vines.

“How are you two?” You asked.

Jeane and Teuta looked back. Jeane eyed you up from your sandals to your tunic before responding. “We are fine. What about you?”

“I think I'm fine.” You offered, remembering the other night. You were unsure how you felt about getting fucked. It was an odd feeling, like giving away control but at the same time it was intimate and Djir was caring in how he went about it. It was not as if he was trying to make you feel that loss of control, it was simply a byproduct. You guessed that especially since he stated that you both could stop at any time.

“Did you and the Gnoll...” She trailed off. Jeane was unclear if it was an inappropriate questions or not.

You wondered if it was wise to share, then shook off that hesitance. The two girls in front of you were your friends and partners.
“We've gone 'all the way' at this point.”

Jeane seemed surprised, as did Teuta. “All the way?”

“It means they've had sex.” Teuta observed.

“The atmosphere feels different around you.”

You furrowed your brow. “What? No! I'm not any different. I just... Wanted to try.”

Jeane nodded semi-skeptically and asked.” You have tried, so what do you think?”

“It's not a replacement. It's not even really that fun.” You closed the distance and held Jeane in your arms from behind. You pulled her into a tight embrace and placed your head over her shoulder as you rocked subtly. You are not sure where it came from, it just felt right and familiar.

“If not fun, then-”

“Uhm.” Teuta interjected.

“Oh.” You realized you had immediately moved to give Jeane attention over Teuta.
“Sorry, come here.” You opened one arm and allowed Teuta to come in. You did not want to say that it just felt natural and right to embrace Jeane.

Jeane continued. “If it is not fun then will you keep going with him?”

“Other parts are nice. He treats me well and seems to genuinely care about me. What I'm worried about is what he'll do if I start acting differently. I saw his temper yesterday and it's a bight frightening. Cyyani said that it would be difficult for me and her to beat him together. That there was a 'chance' if it was Fiona and I. I believe it. It feels like he really is on my side but will that change if I start pushing him away meaningfully?”

Teuta chimed in. “What you're talking about doesn't seem like love so far, it seems like dependence on both sides. Nothing has really been tested and you both are stumbling through and it's new for you so you're unsure. We're talking about someone you've met recently. He has started coming out of his shell around you, as you said. It was a dark side that scared you. The question is: Is that the side of him that is dominant, which he is not showing or is that a small piece of him while the care that you've felt so far is real?”

You smiled. “I forgot you were a priestess...”

She gasped. “Whyyy?”

“You KNOW why.” Jeane snapped.

“I'm sorry... I also had time to think while I've been away from other 'partners.'”

“Oh?” You leaned over and kissed her cheek from behind.

She blushed and looked back. “It feels like I go after sex like an obsession... I went after you like that, but it wasn't enough. Then when I no longer had an outlet these past weeks I wanted really badly to go back to you but... After talking to Jeane I realized that I didn't want to go after you as an obsession. I wanted to be with you genuinely.”

“What's that mean?” You leaned back, suspicious that it meant no sex, but extra love.

Jeane took your hand that was wrapped around her and leaned back into you comfortably. “Say it more clearly.”

“I think I'm done screwing around.” Teuta explained more simply.

“Wait... What about your 'religion?'”

“To begin with Irisia doesn't specifically promote sex, that was my addition to it. She promotes intimacy and if I'm being honest... The temple being so open is what lead me to going so out of control. The Gnoll Priest has continued preaching to me every time we settled down. I'm looking for other outlets.”

You smiled. “That's great.”

“What exactly are we to that Gnoll?” Jeane asks curiously.
“He obviously likes you, but then... He lets us do this?”

“I would do this if he didn't let me. I'm not bowing to him in some respects. Maybe he sensed that and decided to make allowances ahead of any disagreements?” Looking to Jeane and Teuta, both seemed to find that likely.
“But... At the same time it's not flattering. He considers you both to be the method in which I will have children while I am with him. That's how HE sees it, anyway.”

“A bit... Kinky.” Teuta muttered.

“On the contrary... It seems far more traditionally minded.” Jeane corrected.

“Huh?” You  looked to her.

“What? It is not uncommon. In Aoia rulers have many partners just to have more children in line for the throne. In some Tryskan states a mistress is also used by the leader to take a break from his family... But those women having children is not ideal so it is not an exact parallel.”

“You saying you are in favor of it?”

“I am not saying anything like that. Not sure I like the idea of being a breeder for you while you and your Lover sleep together in the big bed away from us.”

“Point well taken. I wouldn't want that for either of you.”

Jeane spins around to face you in your arms. You other hand rested idly on one of Teuta's breasts. “I am not saying you need to make the decision now, but at some point you are going to have to make a choice. I wont say what I prefer-”

Teuta smiled sweetly. “I prefer you pick us!” She hugged your arm and nuzzled into you.

“I don't even know what 'this' is. When Djir proclaimed his devotion I asked if he would choose me over his ambition.” You huffed.
“He said 'ask me when it matters.' What does that mean?”

Jeane looks down. “I think it means even he doesn't know.”

“How?”

“Surprising, but he also has a choice to make eventually.” Jeane shrugged, leaning in to kiss you on the lips gently. She ran her hand through your loose hair and stepped back.

-

You returned to the manor and found Djir searching for you. “Fin!”

“Hello.” You waved.

He approached you quickly and got very close, going so far was to place a hand on you. “You feeling alright? I know it can be rough, especially at your size. I didn't want to wake you up along my schedule so I left the room without you. So don't assume I left you as some sort of slight. I would prefer to wake up with you when possible, or simply stay in bed until you awake.”

You smirked. “You're fussing so much. I'm fine and I feel fine. If training with a Master back home didn't break me, last night certainly wouldn't. As for leaving me... I understand you have work to do.”

Djir covered his muzzle to stifle a laugh. “Heh. I mentioned for Amun to tell you to join me if you liked. You were welcome.”

“What was it about that I could contribute anything?”

“What do you mean? You are a magnificent person in your own right. We were talking about what is going to happen in Garm in the coming month. I'd like to include you in all of that when possible so you can learn the political side of things. The things you can learn here may help you stand up to your sister in the future.”

It was a bit surprising. The polar opposite of Fiona. He was trying to include you in his business. But, something did not sit right with you.
“You want me to fight my sister?”

“Yes.” He offered flatly. You sputtered a bit because you expected a more evasive answer.
“I think you should. Everything she's done so far is a fight against you and you haven't once raised your own hands against her. She used you. She took control for herself. She set herself apart from you and denied you accomplishments. Based on everything I was told, you were rapidly becoming her shadow.”

“So... What? You're grooming me to beat her? I don't want to kill or fight her.”

“I'd rather you two fight behind the scenes. An actual fight could cause turmoil in the Aniyufar Province. My original thought was for you to control the northern portion with the wealth and allow yourself to stand out apart from her. Your added legitimacy as her sibling will create a natural draw for her unhappy vassals to come over to your side.”

“You're also banking on the fact that my influence within the expedition will make it so that those forces are hesitant to advance since they could reasonably treat both territories as belonging to our side.” You observed.

Djir tapped his nose and gave you a pat on the shoulder. “Very smart.”

You furrowed your brow. “I'm a tool in these plans but... I'm also being given far more than would be reasonable for a puppet.”

“Somewhat.” He shrugged.
“I gain more... You lose more. That's the simple and honest truth. But, you can also think of it as you using me. My forces are stronger. My backing is better if you consider Garm and Aniyufar as both being separate from your expedition.” He leaned back and sighed.
“I... Wanted to try and include you more however your adorable stunt the other day, as amazing as it was, made it hard for me to grant you as much power as I wanted to within Garm. For now, if you like I could bring you around as one of my retainers, like Amun. It would serve a similar purpose and keep you close and help you to learn the ropes. If you don't want to, you can feel free to make this place your home. I'll still try to do as much business from here as I can, but... You wont see as much so treat it like a vacation in that case, haha!” He grinned.