ERIKI gave a nod to Birgir and he understood, standing up. Tova looked up from the map with alarm. “Are you leaving?” she asked, a quiver in her voice.Birgir looked at me with a warning look. “Yes, little one. It’s time to sleep. I will see you again tomorrow. If you are feeling up to it, I know Bo would like to see you. I will take you to the stables and ride with you if you would like.”She bit her lip and nodded. “Yes, my Keeper. I would like that.” I approved of the formal way she addressed him. He leaned forward and kissed her on the forehead, giving me a warning look that irritated me. I knew what he was wanting, but she was mine. I would do as I saw fit.Tova stood at the table, watching Birgir leave the room. We could hear the antechamber door shut and I reached out to touch Tova’s arm. She jumped but quickly composed herself.“It is time for bed,” I said. She demurred, looking down, but following me to the bedchamber.The servants had been in, draining the b
TOVAWhen Erik rolled off me, I don’t know what I expected. Certainly, no cuddling. That was something Liv and my other attendants whispered about, talking about how considerate their lovers were and how the cuddling afterwards was their favorite part. My instructors had spoken about sex as a duty, something that we completed and then went on our way, usually back to our own bedrooms. Erik laying next to me and staring at me was a little unnerving and I didn’t know what to do or where to look.I was exhausted from my long day and soon dozed off to sleep with him still stroking my face. Sometime in the middle of the night I felt him roll me over to my stomach and gently rub some cream onto my back. I kept quiet and pretended to sleep through it. I wasn’t sure of the proper response, and honestly, it shocked me. That was something an attendant would do, not a stuffy lover. Though, after tonight, I’m not sure stuffy would describe Erik’s lovemaking. I could feel that he was res
TOVAWe rode out to the bluffs. I rode hard, pleased at how much easier it was to ride Bo in britches than it was in a cumbersome dress. Slightly less cumbersome were the tunics I favored, but even then the excessive material bunched up or was caught on branches. I pulled up at my favorite spot and Birgir cantered next to me on Troi. The two steeds nuzzled each other and Birgir watched with a little bit of exasperation. “You need to get on with it,” he chided Bo, smacking him on the flank. I looked at him questioningly. “He and Troi keep flirting. It’s been a while since we’ve had a Sleipnir colt born and I need the big ox to quit sniffing around and mate already!” He gave an outraged look to Bo who seemed nonplussed. I laughed at the beast’s expression. “Perhaps he is not interested in mating,” I suggested. Birgir shook his head. “He mates with the ordinary horses in the stables. He’s just messing around with Troi.” He grunted with exasperation and then slid off Troi’s
TOVAI looked at the king with shock in my eyes. He smiled at me and licked his lips. “I told you that you would be punished if I had to ask twice.” He looked excited at the prospect and that scared me. I immediately untied the sash at my waist and began unbuttoning the shirt.“You didn’t ask twice, Sire,” I pointed out, somewhat breathlessly. He gave me a sly grin“You are correct, Tova. My mistake. I will be careful not to accidently remind you in the future. I think punishing you will be very. . .” he paused and took a strand of my hair that had come loose from the braid and tucked it behind my ear. “. . . fun. I think we would both enjoy it.”I shuddered, not sure what he was talking about. I can’t imagine any scenario I would enjoy a punishment. I have been whipped many times in the past, the last whipping I almost didn’t survive. Punishments sounded horrid.I continued to undress, pulling off the shirt and the undershirt underneath, then untying the ribbon at my wai
ERIKI reached over and stroked the side of Tova’s face. She had a funny look.“What are you thinking about?” I asked, surprising myself. Never in my life had I ever asked that question of anyone. I am King. I do not care what anyone else thinks. But with Tova, I’m finding that I do.She smiled and blushed. “I’m thinking what an odd pair we make.”I was confused. “Explain.”She shrugged and reached out to touch my cheek. “You’re tall, broad, and your hair is the perfect combination of blonde and red. You are muscular,” she used her finger to reach under the blankets, gently tracing my abdominal muscles, “and you are lean.” Her fingers danced over my hips. I groaned and rolled to my back, my member making a tent in the sheets. I couldn’t believe her touch was doing that to me.She continued. “I am dark, round and soft. I am not firm like you are, here.” She grasped my rod and squeezed gently. My self-control broke and I rolled over on top of her again, spreading her leg
ERIKI heard the antechamber door open and close, and I knew it was Birgir. He was the only one who would be brave enough to defy the guards and my orders. He was also smart enough to only do it when he knew it wouldn’t be an issue. Like now.He walked into the office carrying a paper wrapped parcel. He gave me a half bow and then handed Tova the package. “Thank you, Keeper,” she murmured. He bowed to her and she started tugging on the strings.“What is it?” I asked. I wasn’t sure how I felt about Tova receiving gifts from others.“It’s from Brunhild. She was making one of your illegitimates an outfit when I made the request for Tova’s clothing to her. She altered the boy’s clothing and had it fitted for Tova.” He looked at Tova who was opening the package with glee. “I have seen it and I liked it enough to tell her to make several more. Then I ran into Abot who told me that Tova is joining the march and that he was ordered to make sure she had clothing.” He shrugged. “B
ERIK The servants set up a large table in my anteroom and pulled chairs around for all. The generals started filing in and taking their seats, passing around the bowls of stew meats and potatoes. I ignored Tova and she ignored me. I was pretty sure I could trust my generals but I didn’t want to take the chance and so we played the charade. She did well. “We will be leaving in two days,” I began. “We can not allow King Triz’s act of treason to go unpunished.” “What are your plans for his kingdom, sire?” asked one of my generals. I looked at him sharply. Loki was one of my least favorites of the generals. He always seemed to be looking for a way to self-promote. “What do you suggest?” I asked him. “Beyond hanging Triz and his traitorous family publicly, I haven’t thought about it.” I was curious how he was going to turn this into benefitting himself. “Well, I believe that someone should lead the country. You would have to be very careful about who you choose, of course.
TOVAI stood in front of Erik, unsure of what was going to happen. He was gently running his finger up and down my arm while looking at my naked body. I had goosepimples from just that touch and I could feel myself getting wet. I know Erik noticed because he smirked a little.He patted his lap. “Lay over the top of me,” he said, softly. I looked at his lap and then awkwardly lay across it, my waist over one of his legs. He tugged at me a little, lowering my head and my feet so that my rear was directly over his leg. I could feel his rod poking into my stomach, and I realized that he, too, was aroused.I heard the sharp intake of his breath and felt one of his hands on my back, holding me in place. His other hand rubbed my bottom in a circular motion. I was starting to relax; it felt nice. Then it stopped and a stinging slap was smacked on to me. I jumped and gasped.“No, Tova,” he said, gently. “When I am spanking you, you are not allowed to move or to make a noise. If yo