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 31

“Ah, no,” Frank chuckles. “There are many animals. I’m not saying they’re the same, but a heart, lungs, limbs, everything we have they have.” Then as if he can’t help himself, he says, “They don’t complain as much. Bonus.”

Mica snorts. She goes to cover her mouth and almost bludgeons herself with a talon. Barely avoiding the painful collision, she nonetheless loses her balance and Randy hurries to help her.

Wes grimaces and sees everybody—including Frank and Mica—do the same.

“We don’t have time for this,” Wes tells Ollie. They don’t. Between Mica and the necromancer, they aren’t in a position to waste time.

Ollie nods. “One more question. Do you have any idea what they were expecting to accomplish by sacrificing you?”

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