How Much?

In another world, there is so much magic, the people see no reason to advance their technology. Their history has been altered as well, resulting in a barely recognizable twentieth century. Wes, however, doesn’t know anything else. All he wants is to live a peaceful life with his small family -- his ward Mica and his friend Ollie. For his part, retired assassin Ollie never wants to leave Wes and Mica, but when Ilixo shows up, Ollie may not have a choice. Ilixo, his Chieftain, has a necromancer to find and Ollie is the perfect person to go hunting. Wes has to make a choice. He can accompany Ollie and help him capture the rogue necromancer, but then they will have to leave Mica unprotected at home. Mica is vulnerable, as she is on the verge of discovering her magic gift, and needs gentle guidance to help her through the process. Or Wes can stay home, and let Ollie face the danger alone. Torn between Mica and Ollie’s best interests, Wes makes his decision. Will Wes and Ollie survive and return home? Will Wes realize his love for his best friend reaches far deeper than loyalty and respect? Will Wes and Ollie maybe even find love?

Robin H. Pine · LGBT+

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55 Chs

Chapter 28

Frank suddenly lifts his head.

Not knowing what he’s planning on doing, Ollie pulls back his upper arms. Frank gives a small whimper. He’s in a painful position but, more to Wes’s interests, he’s not moving either. His arms might fall asleep, which would be a bit of a blessing at this point. Those wounds look like they hurt.

“You defended yourself,” Wes reminds Mica as he pries the talons apart. He tries to do as gently as possible for both Frank’s and Mica’s sakes but it’s harder than it looks. “Can you relax for me? You’re safe now.” And Wes swears if this’s the reason Mica gets nightmares, somebody’s going to pay.

“Er…How do I do that?” Mica asks, her eyes wide.

“Fast,” Randy says. “So he doesn’t bleed out.”

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