Chapter eighteen H.

Once more, in our apartment, we were greeted by Allie, Faith, Strafa, and Milly. All of whom were getting ready for bed but excitedly helped the Ladies, chatting idly about the day. The floral pattern dress fell like the petals of the roses imprinted on it. Rachels dress pooled like the sky at her feet, and in the warm glow of the sitting room lights a relaxed air formed.

The Florin demi-human beast kin Strafa took my sword and belt and went to store them. Ashley fell onto the sofa and stretched her feet out; Allie sat and began to rub them. Rachel claimed one of the two oversized lounge chairs and rested her feet on an ottoman.

"That was a lovely day thank you ladies." I said, taking the other seat. Milly knelt in front of me and took my boots off. A warm flush on her face as she did her task.

"Milly how was your day with the others?" I asked.

"It was boring for the most part. Allie, Faith and Strafa were wonderful company and help show me how to be of more help to you while you're at the college."

"Good, will Strafa be able to help you if I cannot?"

"It will be wonderful to cook with such quality milk, Milly is truly a gift." Strafa said as she exited from my room.

I had no idea what time it was; I was going to have to explore getting a clock of some kind. It was well past nightfall, and though the day had been long, I was looking forward to my first night in the apartment.

With my boots off Rachel got up from her seat and came and sat on my lap, claiming the position before anyone else. She had a warm, rich smell from the day, the lingering scents from one of the perfumes I had bought just barely noticeable as she nuzzled into my neck. Her slim body felt delicate. Ashly looked mildly annoyed that Rachel had beaten her into my lap, though by the resigned sigh she let out; the foot rub she was getting from Allie was worth the loss.

The quiet and peace of the moment settled as I kissed Rachel lightly. Her breath was still full of the exotic spices May had used in her cooking. The last being something close to a mint sorbet that tingled on the tongue with the flavors of unknown fruits. Sasha and the other slaves took up comfortable positions on cushions placed on the floor. Awaiting any command that might be given.

"You are being so affectionate Rachel."

"Mmm...why would I be anything else after such a wonderful day?" Rachel said while patting my chest.

"Oh, was it the day...or are you just trying to get out of having Ashley fulfill her promise?"

Coughing slightly, Rachel's demure demeanor change to a complete look of poutiness, sticking out her bottom lip.

"Lord husband is so mean." Rachel said, faking outrage.

"Lord husband is truly Noble Rachel, reminding you to keep your promise." Ashley said with an evil chuckle.

"But...but...but...." Rachel said.

"Indeed Rachel just what I was thinking; though it has been a wonderful day and I am ready for bed. My first day of school is tomorrow after all."

"So responsible." Ashely purred.

"Time for me to relax into sleep, I think."

"Very well, but don't think I have forgotten Rachel; you’ll keep your promise." Ashley said, blowing a kiss to her friend.

"I might just admit to looking forward to it." Rachel said as she got up from my lap, helping me to my feet.

"Sasha, Milly." I said, Walking over to Ashley. I pulled her up from the sofa and kissed her as she landed in my arms. The kiss lasted moments before Rachel joined, and the three of us kissed goodnight.

I laid in the oversized bed in the room. Sasha and Milly climbed in next to me under the blankets. They wore their usual night wear.

"Good night Eric."

"Good night Master."

Before sleep took me, I brought up my stat sheet and distributed the last of the points I had before sleep took me.