Out of the Shadows // Sebastian Sallow

Chapter Eighty-Six*****

This was another of my favorite chapters to write. It holds a special place in my heart! ENJOY

*****Warning: This chapter contains sexually explicit adult content.*****

One Month Later

"Are you sufficiently relaxed, darling?" Seb asked me as he ran the warm water over my skin. I was in my favorite nook of his legs and chest in our large tub.

"Mmhmm." I mumbled softly. He chuckled.

"Good. Because I have a proposal for you."

"Oh? I think it's a bit late..." I held up my hand with the wedding ring on it.

"Ha ha." He kissed the top of my head and enclosed his arms around my waist, holding my back securely to his chest.

"I am to be the leader of the next mission. I was wondering if you'd like to join me?"

I turned my head slightly to look into his eyes.

"I can do that?"

"Yes."

"I mean, YOU can do that? Just bring your wife along with you?"

He smirked. "Pfft. Darling. I'm the boss. I can do whatever I like. Besides, they encourage us to use whatever assets we have at our disposal. And you've always been my biggest asset, love."

I could feel my face getting pink. "Well, I'd love to! But... what about the twins?"

"They can stay with Anne and Ominis. Or we can have them come here for the day. It shouldn't be a long mission. It's just a small island that needs to be cleared out and there should be a cache there that will probably have artefacts or other items that lead to the next big one. At least, that's what I'm hoping for... "

"Oh. Well, then I'm in!" I reached up to lay a kiss on his cheek. He smirked. "But I'm nervous... I haven't done anything like this in so long... I mean, I've only been doing small household spells. And besides the connection with Junior, I haven't used any ancient magic at all."

"Don't be nervous, love. I'll be with you. We'll take it slow and do it together."

"Ok. Well, then. Brief me. What can I expect?"

He chuckled. "Listen to you. 'Brief me.' I'm not expecting much besides maybe some spiders. A dugbog or two. Like I said, it's a small, abandoned island with a cave. There isn't even enough vegetation to support a troll. So, it should be pretty simple."

"Hmmm. Well, I think it's smart to NEVER count out a troll. I've learned my lesson there. Also, where there's some mysterious cache. And a cave. With possible artefacts. It would be a good idea to be defensive against dark wizards. They love that stuff."

"This. This is why I asked you to come with me. You're so bloody intelligent." He kissed me again on my temple and squeezed me tightly in his arms.

I smiled widely. I loved his confidence in me. But I was still extremely nervous...

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"There's milk in the icebox. Their bottles are clean here in the cupboard. Fresh nappies in the upstairs dresser. For some reason, Junior is really attached to Charlotte's pink blankie. He won't let it go. Even when she's using it. So, unless you're a huge fan of his wailing, I wouldn't try to pry his little fingers away from it. And Charlotte will be hungry again in about two hours. Junior not for three, maybe four if he's napping. They love to play with Seb's old quills. Watch out for Junior's sparks though... he's enjoying throwing them when he thinks you're not looking... and then giggles like a maniac..."