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 44

“Tell me why I shouldn’t find out if a Gilen is flammable,” Ollie says. It sounds cold, it sounds final, and, worse, he means it.

Apparently, Old Man knows it too. “I can tell Michaela more about her parents.”

Ollie clenches his jaw. “We’re listening.”

“Not now,” Old Man says. “I want to find…Frank? I want to find him first, make sure he’s fine.”

“Can’t you see?” Mica asks doubtfully. “We were all there.”

“I…” Old Man stops. “I don’t look, not at everything. I skim enough to convince people of my abilities, but I don’t like to look.” He looks down for a second, gathering his thoughts probably since he doesn’t strike Wes as shy or guilty. “You must understand, seeing the entirety of a man’s life is a burden. If Cathal speaks the truth about his age, I can’t bear to see it all.”

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