Warning: Mature Content Ahead Without another word, River reached for his hand and tugged him towards the bathroom. Gonzalo loved it when she dominated. There was something about string women that got to his bones. He wanted to be babied and River was one hell of a mother. The room was spacious, the clawfoot bathtub was a magnificent centerpiece. With a flick of her wrist, he watched River conjured warm water that filled the tub, swirling with fragrant steam. “Show off.” He chuckled as he pulled her closer and undid the rough zip-up she had done during their messy escape from the living room just now. “I'll show anything off to you.” She chuckled in return. She also helped undo his buttons and soon, their clothes fell into a discarded heap as they stepped into the tub, the warm water enveloping them in a soothing welcome. Gonzalo leaned forward, his lips skimming across the sensitive skin of River's neck. She sighed and her head fell back against the rim of the tub as she all
Gonzalo was about to walk out of that door when Sofia emerged from the back of the house, pushing past him before he could reach the door. He had no idea if he was supposed to be relieved that Sofia was here or scared that she seemed so worked up. "What's happening?" he hissed, already clenching his fists in apprehension."Seems someone's hurt," Sofia explained with a furrow in her brow. "They need my help. I think they were attacked by rogues. Stay here."He exhaled as the tension left his shoulders. His initial worries dissipated. "Thank goodness. We thought it was-""The pack warriors?" she finished, shaking her head disapprovingly. “It is those bloody rogues again.”She glanced towards River and Rain, who were huddled together on the bed. "River, keep Rain close. No noise, alright?"River nodded tightly, her eyes wide with apprehension. "Go, attend to them Sofia. We’ll be fine here. They need you."Sofia gave a single, worried nod before hurrying towards the front door. As she
River ~~ Sex with Gonzalo was great as usual. River wouldn't mind spending the rest of her life with him if they were going to keep having such crazy morning shower sex. But then, of course, she loved him so much— and that was that. Being with Rain and him was soothing. However, the recurring factor in their lives was that ‘thing’ that always happened to disrupt their plans. One of which was the interruption by those poor kids whose families had also suffered the tyranny of the rogues. She could hear them crying, begging Sofia to help save their mother probably because they knew no one else would. Everyone had been forced to cower… to retreat into their shells and save their asses alone. No one wanted to be the hero. Being the hero was synonymous with stupidity now. All of these needed to change. People needed to start helping one another again. They needed to stop acting as though seeing young kids carrying their injured father with wails and cries for help was a norm
A strained but obviously fake cough from Sofia brought River and Gonzalo out of their bubble of affection. Gonzalo released River from his embrace, while she blushed slightly with embarrassment.Right. This family needed their help.River turned her head to the father, who looked at her and Gonzalo with curiosity. "Your children said you were attacked and your wife was taken away. Please, could you shed more light on that?"River saw the myriad of emotions flashing through the man's face. He bent his head slightly, caressing the heads of both his children who were still clung tightly to him like they were scared he'd die if they let go."It is obvious that somehow, you saved my life." The man's gaze traveled around the room before landing on River's face, his voice full of gratitude. "Thank you. Thank you so much for sparing my children the harsh fate of living without their father. I am forever indebted to you."River opened her mouth slightly, unsure of how to reply to that. She gla
River knelt before Alex, her eyes locked on his. "Close your eyes, Alex," she instructed gently. "Think, as clearly as you can, of the exact spot where they took your wife.""Why?" Alex stammered, eyes squinted in doubt.She wanted to reply when Sofia stepped forward and cut him off. “Do you want to save your wife or argue? Time is of the essence!"River chuckled softly, Sofia’s patience was almost non-existent. The woman was more like a man than a woman. She was sure she used to be a loving wife and doctor to her people. But now, grief had forced her to become strong – rigid. That was the kind of thing pain did to a person. “Relax, Alex. Sofia's right, but don't worry. I plan to use teleportation to get us there quickly. Think of the place, picture it vividly in your mind."Alex blinked. “Teleportation?”He got a nod from River and a groan from Sofia in return. Finally, he reciprocated River’s nod and closed his eyes. He envisioned the clearing, the fallen log where his wife had tum
Did this rogue just tell her to mind her business? Hehehe."Wrong," she countered, a scowl stretching her face. "This very much is my business. You rogues have plagued these lands for far too long, rendering people— my people...” She glanced at Gonzalo. “…Our people, homeless, orphans amongst many others. Today, we make a change no matter how little it is."With a flick of her wrist, she released the magic that emerged as a torrent of energy from her fingertips. The rogues were about to duck but River’s aim was precise. She sent it straight at him, engulfing the leader in its swirling vortex. He screamed – a sound that was both animalistic and utterly human, as the magic ripped through his tattered clothes and seared his flesh. The other rogues recoiled in horror, losing their coincidence, and stood by the power unleashed before them."Tell us who you serve," River demanded, her voice amplified by the crackling energy of the power surging within her, "or face the full brunt of my mag
River heaved a sigh of relief when the familiar surroundings of Sofia's living room materialized around them. Alex and his wife blinked in surprise, disoriented by the sudden shift and having to witness magic teleport them.It seemed even though it was the second time for the man, he was yet to get over it. "We're back," Sofia announced like they didn't already know, stretching. "Consider yourselves safe here. We'll explain everything in more detail soon, but for now, why don't you get yourselves settled? Wash all that blood away. I'm sure none of us like the smell of it.”Alex’s wife who was still visibly shaken, seemed not in the mood for jokes or talks about showers. She took a step closer to River, her fingers twisting around one another in shame. River knew what she was about to do, so she decided to receive her with a warm smile.The woman, whose name River had learned was Mary mumbled an apology to River and threw her arms around River in an embrace. "I... I overreacted back
"What are you talking about?" Alex replied to his wife in a defensive voice.At least, the husband wasn't an ingrate."I can't trust a witch," Mary insisted.River knew she should have gotten used to being betrayed. She had been betrayed from way back when she was still a fetus. First, it was by her parents, then, by her betrothed, then the first people she trusted once she was back, and now, someone whom she had just fought for.Betrayal was a norm to her now.Yet, she had risked everything to save this woman, and this was the thanks she got? Her anger simmered, ready to spill and destroy."Even if that witch saved your life?" Alex countered his wife."What if she only saved us to hurt us later?" the woman persisted. "Why would she save us anyway? No one does that anymore these days. She owes nothing to us. Hell, she doesn't even know us. It's… It's fishy."River’s fists clenched by her sides. This was greatly unfair. As if Gonzalo could sense her unease, he held her hand and squeeze