Lilith sighed at her husband, just shaking her head as she trailed after him. Grimgar and Almira watched Alburet and Stacia with interest but no hostility. Stacia greeted both of them before they all followed Alistern. Alistern led them to the private dining hall as the room had magic on it to dampen any sounds.
Once everyone was inside and seated Alistern spoke up with an angry voice. “Why did ya run off and leave me daughter for two weeks?! What kind of man are ya to take me daughter, turnin' her into ya succubus then abandon her like ya did?!”
Stacia opened her mouth to speak but Alburet stopped her with a gentle squeeze of his hand. She glanced at him and stayed quiet. Alburet smiled at her then began to speak. “It wasn’t a choice, Alistern. The connection between this world and the one we two-souled come from was closed for a time. When that happens, it yanks us from this world and we can’t come back until it reopens for us. This will happen at times. Normally we have more warning than we had this time. It also normally won’t be as long as it was this last time, I hope. I had to call in a big favor to just get a message back to Stacia before the connection was brought completely down. As for turning her into my succubus, as you well know I am sure, it was a surprise to all of us, except her and Lilith. It is also something I would not change for anything in either world at this point. The fact of the matter is I love your daughter for who she is. Even if she wasn’t my succubus I would still love her.”
Squeezing Alburet’s hand Stacia added her two cents. “I willing and gladly bound meself to him, Da’. He did nay turn me into his succubus as much as I tricked him into being me master. If ya object to the bond we have, then we shall leave until ya do accept us.”
Alistern’s eyes went wide, his jaw dropping as he stared at his little girl. While he was momentarily speechless Lilith spoke up, “That will not be necessary, Stacia. We will never turn our backs on you or the man you love. In fact, since you both love each other so much and we still wish to keep the family secret hidden as much as we can, I have a plan.” Lilith’s smile grew as her eyes swept her friends at the table. “I think you two should marry.”
Alburet had thought Alistern looked shocked before but now he knew what a shocked Alistern really looked like. A stiff breeze might have knocked the man over. The same could be said for Stewart, who was also open mouthed at the suggestion. The other two at the table nodded slowly, seeing Lilith’s wisdom for what it was. It would be much easier to play off the devoted wife adventuring with her husband than a maid following him around.
Alburet himself had been blindsided by the idea and was trying to figure out how he felt about being shotgunned into a wedding in the game. Stacia had let out a squeak, her eyes wide while a smile blossomed on her lips. She turned to Alburet, her eyes hopeful and eager, hoping he would agree while also fearful that her mother might be moving too fast for him. Alburet looked at Stacia and felt his heart beat a little faster seeing the sheer hope in her eyes.
Taking a deep breath, Alburet came out of his shock before the other two. “I don’t know if I am worthy of that, but if Stacia wishes it I will marry her.” As the last word left his mouth Stacia tackled him, knocking him to the floor and kissing him with passion as tears of joy fell from her eyes.
Chuckles and smiles came from Grimgar, Almira and Lilith as they watched the happy couple. Stewart finally got over his shock, and seeing Stacia so deliriously happy, felt his own heart warm at the sight. He shook his head as he watched his goddaughter kissing the man she loved, remembering a lost love he once had.
Alistern finally got his mouth closed and stood up, his face turning red. “No, I will not allow…” was all he got out before a hand slapped the table, cutting him off.
“Alistern, it be time to let her go, me old friend,” Grimgar said. “It be time. Let her flex her wings and soar with happiness. Iffin ye try to cage her now she will never come back to ye again.”
“He’s right,” Almira added, “just look at how happy she is. Isn’t that what all parents want for their children, happiness?”
Stewart coughed gently, “Even though I worry old friend, I see how happy she is and I do not wish to change that.”
“But…” Alistern tried again only to stop as Lilith rubbed his shoulder.
“We found love and happiness, dear. Doesn’t our daughter deserve the same chance?” Lilith said softly.
Bowing his head, Alistern gave in, afraid that he might indeed drive his daughter away if he kept at it. “Iffin he agrees to it I will stop the objections.”
Alburet broke the kiss to reply from his place on the floor. “I agree to marry your daughter, Alistern. I will also give you my word to always protect her as best I can, as you would Lilith.” He got to his feet, pulling Stacia up with him. “I thank you all for believing in me. I will do my best to prove your belief in me well founded. Now, how does one go about getting married on this world?”
Lilith beamed, “I’ll make all the arrangements. We shall have the event in four days, but the day before I shall need Stacia all day.”
Stacia was vibrating with excitement as Alburet replied, “Thank you, Lilith. Seeing as it’s the middle of the night and it’s been some time since Stacia and I had time together, I think I am going to abscond with her. Grimgar, Almira, we’ll be by after sunrise to sell off some gear when we go out to buy some things. Stewart, thank you for backing Stacia’s wishes.” Alburet paused to firmly face Alistern, “Sir, I will always protect and honor your daughter. Give me a chance to prove my word. Lilith, thank you for your help in this.”
Alistern nodded once, “I will give you the chance as my wife and friends have asked me to.”
Alburet gave a small bow to those at the table before he offered his arm to Stacia. Once she took it, with a smile still plastered on her face, he escorted her out of the room. He led her back up to his room, ushering her in before shutting the door behind them. As soon as the door shut he pulled her back hard into his chest as she had been a step in front of him. As soon as her back collided with his chest he wrapped his arms around her. One went around her waist, securing her to him, while his other snaked up so his hand ended up on her throat while his forearm nestled between her breasts. He took a firm grip on her, tilting her head back and to the side so he could whisper into her ear.
“I’ve missed you, Kitten. We have a few hours to kill before the shops open. I’m thinking I should reward you for waiting for me as well as you did,” Alburet let the need he felt for her come out clearly in his voice.
Stacia shuddered in his embrace as she ground her ass against his groin, “Please, master. I’ve been a very good girl.”
Alburet nipped her ear hard, which made her shudder as a yip came from her. “Do you want it rough, Kitten?”
“Yes,” she replied, panting in need, “take me master, control me, use me, please.”
For the next four hours Alburet used her as he saw fit, all the while Stacia begged for more. When they stopped, Stacia lay with her head on his chest while her bruises faded slowly away. “Thank ya, master. I’ve been yearnin’ for ya firm hand to guide me again.” She nuzzled his chest, breathing in his scent, “What are we going to do today?”
“Well, we’re going shopping to get you some new clothes for certain. I’m sure Karen and or Fluff will be on later and will ask to group up as well, so we could go hunting. We’ll see how the day develops after we take you out for clothes.” He trailed his left hand up and down her right thigh, which was hitched up on his waist. “Let’s get cleaned up, have some breakfast, and then we’ll head out.”
“Did ya wish a bath or just me cleaning ya with a cloth and the basin?”
“The basin is enough for now, Kitten,” Alburet replied, giving her a quick kiss as she slid across him to get out of bed. As she cleaned him he remembered to explain to her what the term master meant to him. She giggled during his explanation of BDSM but otherwise didn’t interrupt as she cleaned them both.