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 54

But they’re moving. Of course, there’s trampling, which makes Wes wince. The mob is almost crazed, running and rolling on the ground. Unax is shouting, at Wes this time, finally having located the person responsible for the beetles. And the bodies hover oddly like they’re about to charge but having second thoughts. Ollie watches them from the corner of his eyes.

A little more and Ollie would have the space he asked for. Wes has to hold on. It’s not for long, just a little more. He can do it.

Unax gasps. The bodies fall. Ingel yells something. The mob is still panicking.

What’s going on?

Wes looks from the corner of his eyes and thinks he sees Randy. Randy?! Wes turns and he indeed sees the cuffs Randy worked on around Unax’s wrists. Randy himself is standing a couple of steps to the right. The advisors are huddled, some even crying. And…is that? A snake?

It’s Mica.

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