I wanted to hit something. I can’t beat Europa, no matter how much I want to. As much as I hate to admit it, Melite has me wrapped around her delicate fingers. Why is it no one warned me this could happen from having sex? Or is this just me? I doubt Minos got emotionally attached to my mother the first time they had sex or with any of the whores he’s fucked. Ironic he got pissed that my mother, under a curse from a God, slept with a bull while she’s not allowed to say anything about his many affairs and bastard children.
I wish I could talk to my mother. I’m sure she could help me understand this and that she’d also put Europa in her place, but I don’t know when I’ll see my mother again. So I must leave it to Melite to deal with Europa. I can only hope any of the others aren’t like this. However, I do worry about what will happen when one of the boys is
We walked in silence as I led the way to the bath. “Here it is. I’ll be around the corner while you do your business.” I said, gesturing to the bath area. “I… thank you.” Europa said before quickly dashing past me to the bathroom. “Is there not anything for privacy?” she questioned. “No. Remember, this was built for me. No one else is supposed to be alive here. And thus, I’ll be around the corner.” I waved a hand, turning my back to wait around the corner.It didn’t take her very long to do what she needed then come looking for me. “Asterion?” she called out. She sounded nervous, like she thought I’d just left her there. “I’m right here.” I greeted, stepping out into sight. “Oh, good. I wasn’t sure how far you’d gone. Of if you’d just left me to return to
Europa had genuinely looked shocked that I would promise to protect her. Maybe before my mother can help her escape, Europa will truly understand that I’m not a monster. I won’t hold my breath, but it’s something to work towards. The rest of the day went by slowly and without incident. The girls busied themselves reading what I brought back from my makeshift library. I stayed occupied the same ways I always have, sharpening my ax and wandering the maze.By the time I had returned, both girls were on my bed, sound asleep. “There goes my plans of having Melite to myself.” I sighed, looking over their sleeping forms. They were both under my blanket, sleeping on their sides, facing away from each other. I carpet closer, trying to be quiet or as quiet as a hooved animal of my size can be quiet. I crouched down, gently moving some loose strands of Melite’s golden hair from her
I woke in the morning to the echoing sounds of people starting to gather outside. I groaned, sitting up rubbing my face with both hands. “Starting already?” I groaned, getting to my feet. Looking at my bed, I saw the girls were both sleeping soundly. Unconsciously I licked my lips, remembering the fevered kiss I shared with Europa late last night.I don’t know if it will happen again. I don’t know how Melite will feel when she’s told. Which I will tell her. Not telling Melite about it would be a betrayal, even if we aren’t in a defined committed relationship. Melite deserves the truth. I stretched and cracked my neck. Sleeping on the floor was not good for my neck and back. But oh well. I certainly wouldn’t make the girls sleep on the floor.I lumbered over to the fire and brought it back to life from its dying em
"Asterion…" Melite called out after me. I didn't stop. There were no sweet words she could say to make me not kill this boy. He, like the criminals who get sent in her, deserve what I'm going to do to him. I'm not letting that little bastard stay in my labyrinth, especially not with Europa, who he's already hurt, and Melite. He is a danger to them, and I'll see him put down like the dog he is."No, please! Please don't send me in there!" Antimachus cried out as I heard the familiar rumble of the boulder being moved back across the entrance. As I peeked around the corner, I saw the sandy blonde boy beating his fist against the boulder. As if that would help him. He wasn't going to escape this place. He wasn't going to escape me.I watched him for a while, staying just out of sight as he cautiously tried to navigate the maze. He didn't look all that danger
I don’t know why they’d come looking for me. Least of all, why they were still coming closer knowing where I am. I don’t want them to see all this blood. I sighed and pulled the stopper, letting the bloody water drain out while reaching out to pump refresh water in to rinse myself with. I had stood up in the tub dumping the water down me to ensure I was free of any blood, when I heard a gasp.I raised my head and saw both girls standing at the entrance staring at me. Melite’s bright blue eyes were wide as she looked at my wet naked, well as naked as one can get when covered with fur, body. Her eyes darkened as she bit her bottom lip, and the scent of her blooming arousal hit me. Her eyes were focused on my member, which hardened under her gaze.Europa’s green eyes were also wide, her mouth gaping as she looked at me. Un
I let Europa guide me away from the bath, thought just enough for us to be out of Melite’s sight. We’d only managed to get around the corner before Europa surprised me by pushing me to the wall. Typically her pushing me wouldn’t have caused me to move an inch, but she’d caught me off guard, and I stumbled slightly into the wall.“Europa…” I started to question. The rest of my words died off, muffled as she kissed me. Her kiss was different from Melite and even different from last night's. It was desperate and chaotic. It felt like she wanted to use me to erase the trauma even hearing that boy’s name brought bubbling back to the surface. And I don’t know how I should feel about that.But I do know I want her to feel better, so I go with it. I wrap my arms around her, lifting her to my level. Swit
I was careful as I shifted out of bed. I didn’t want to wake her. She needs the rest. I moved a blanket to cover her naked body with. “Sleep well,” I whispered, bending to pick up the cloth I’d dried off with. My clothes were still back in the bath, so I would have to wait to get dressed properly till I got there. So I tied my drying cloth back around my waist and headed to find Melite.I could smell her as I got closer to the bath. She’d washed herself using some of the oils I had on hand. Even with the scent of the oils, I could still smell her natural scent. It was mouth-watering. I could hear her humming a song to herself as I turned the corner. I smiled, watching her drying herself as she hummed.“Do you intend to lurk in the shadows or help me dry off?” she asked, turning her back to me. I chuckled, co
I groaned as I shifted, the chains loosening now that the guards weren’t holding them in place. I looked and saw my mother with Melite and Europa just behind her. My mother was crying and the girls...they were both pale and looked horrified. Damn it. I didn’t want any of them to see that, to see me like this. Why would my mother bring them out here? “How… how could he be so cruel?” Melite sobbed as Europa hugged her. I groaned as I moved to get to my feet. I had to reach out to stable myself on the wall. “Asterion…” my mother called out, rushing forward. “I’ll be okay, mother.” I nodded trying to reassure her. “I’ll be alright, girls.” I said looking to the distraught Melite and Europa. “Does he do this often?” Europa asked. I shook my head. “Not recently.”I assured. It wasn’t the first time I’ve been beaten. Probably won’t be the last either. My mother