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 52

“Is that your answer?” Ollie asks neutrally.

Ingel chuckles. “No, of course not.” He stops, clearly hunting for the right words. “I suppose it depends on how you define responsibility.”

“How do youdefine it?” Ollie’s expression hasn’t changed but Wes knows that Ingel just confessed. If they know about the disappearances and it’s only a matter of nuance, that’s it. The only thing left is finding out why.

Was Ingel so unbalanced by his advisor’s question that he didn’t realize that he just admitted guilt? But not truly. This is probably the answer Ingel wanted them to reach. Was the argument they wanted to make limited to a discussion about the relativity of responsibility? Because right now, it sounds like an excuse.

Whatever it is, Wes can’t pay too much attention. If anything, all the confession does is fill him with urgency. When their conversation is over, he’s out of time. So, he tries again.

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