6.7

A stern voice of Erin called out to her on the threshold of the bedroom:

"I heard you are going to Ornalion?"

Selestra looked at the Ruler with confusion.

"Ye-ah…"

"I don't let you go!"

"My son Virens is there, I miss him."

"You actually … dream of seeing Lariel."

"I have decided to accept the citizenship of the new King, and you should

not keep me in Azaren."

"Aren't you afraid of punishment for betrayal? After all, even if you

throw yourself at the feet of Palien, the Archons will not spare you."

"What can they do?"

"At best, you will be deprived of memory, at worst, be executed. Why

lose everything because of passion for a frivolous ladies' man? He has a lot of

women there who are ready to please him for days. What is your role in his

life? One of the countless lovers? Do you want this? And the result of such a

choice will be disastrous."

"Erin! I would rather die than live in captivity among the syrinxes. Kill

me right now! You are all caring and beautiful, but I don't need that if there

is no love. If you can live like this yourself, please, I don't want to give birth

to children without feelings for a partner and so on ad infinitum. I am still a

human being and was born with different concepts of a happy life."

"You can love another man, I'm sure. You need to communicate more,

find a friend with similar interests and spend time with him. And feelings will

flare up. Stay here, you don't belong Ornalion. I will not force you into a new

marriage yet."

Selestra could not avoid the attention of the syrinxes. Lariel's cousins

constantly hovered around her, hoping for a close relationship. However,

Imarinis was no longer as persistent as a couple of years ago, limiting himself

to only conversations with the princess without any flirting.

"Are you gave up on her?" - Keleiro asked him after one meeting with

princess.

"I don't want to force myself on her anymore, brother. She loves Lar, and

I need reciprocal feelings."

"It seems to me that you are pining for someone, that's why you

abandoned your claims about the princess. Maybe the stellar officers took

your fancy. They are very attractive."

"Don't make up nonsense," Imarinis laughed. "I don't want to cross paths

with them for any bonuses. Moreover, they have already flown away."

"Nobody approached you? You must be their type if they were after Lar

like that."

"No, I don't need such happiness. What do you think about moving to

Ornalion to live with our cousin? There are a lot of women there. Should be

fun considering the princesses are unavailable."

"It's tempting to change the situation," - Keleiro thought. - "But Tolesio will

not support my choice. He is deeply offended by Lariel, you know why. I

wouldn't want to leave him, someone will take him away..."

"Do you love him more than me?"

"You did not understand correctly. I console him as best I can. After all,

Tolesio's heart is broken, and how long it will last is unknown. I promised

him support until he gets better."

"Tolesio is not alone at all, he has a lot of friends, including Kalisio."

"I'll stay here for now. If you want… go!"

"Also Gedeon rushes to Lar and asks me to let him go. The trouble with him:

a stubborn and disobedient kid."

"The way to the city is too long. Ask Rohen to move. He accepted us into

the service, perhaps he can easily fulfill your request."

"Do you still think that the Lord is too loyal to me?"

"This is striking, Imarinis. He probably likes you because you resemble

his lover."

"Are they lovers?"

"Certainly! Even though they hide it carefully. Look how much Lariel is

allowed: he became the King of the black-winged people, acquired some new

abilities, Kamily lives with him. With all the power of Rohen - such privileges

for one handsome man? Only for intimate services - no other way!"

"In principle, they were close before. It's like love," - Imarinis muttered

thoughtfully.

"For some reason hidden from everyone!"

***

Gedeon rushed to hug him when he heard about permission to move to

Ornalion.

"How wonderful, Imarinis! Did you do this for me?"

The mentor was in no hurry to answer, hugging the boy tightly to

himself.

"Let go! You are too close," - Gedeon trembled in his hands.

"You hugged me yourself..."

The teen broke free and ran away without looking back.

He shunned him even after moving to a new city and glared angrily

in his direction and sought Lariel's attention.

"Deo, don't follow me like a tail and help with the kids," - the King's

remarks were heard. - "Why don't you listen? If you want to live with me,

follow all the instructions and don't shirk."

"Yes, Dad!" - The boy muttered. - "Just don't force me to work with

Imarinis."

"Why is this?"

"He looks at me strangely..." 

"What kind of nonsense is in your head? Who needs you, touchy-feely?

My cousin is into girls, can't you see? Better get down to business: prepare the

soil for the flower bed. The courtyard of our palace should shine with living

beauty."

Indeed, Imarinis quickly settled into the new city. The black-winged

girls spoiled him with attention, fascinated by his grace and gentle beauty.

They lured him to some house and skillfully pleasured him by arranging

orgies.

"How gorgeous and graceful you are!" - The girls admired with joy, smoothing his

body and combing his hair. - "So similar to the King! Will you stay with us?"

He could not even imagine such a lifestyle before and completely forgot

about his hidden feelings for Gedeon. Sometimes even he got tired of the long orgies and managed to escape from their embrace under the pretext of being busy with

landscaping.