The Land Below our Feet III (Legacy)

MANIPULATE

-Well, you've been quite busy, haven't you? – Kai breathed out in admiration as he walked through the improvised commune situated on the outskirts of the realm, following Elhyna's leading steps.

Even though the handful of makeshift shacks and tents hidden in the heart of the thick forest made a rather modest military base, the young insurgent was impressed by the number of people that congregated there.

The woman had practically hauled him to that secret location without further explanation, and in the most absolute silence after finding him standing defeatedly at the palace's stairs.

Although he was dying to, he knew better than to ask any questions while she rushed them among the nocturnal shadows and into her den. But seeing the unspoken reverence with which the crowd had welcomed them as soon as they walked into the campsite, it was more than clear to him now that she was the one running the place.

-I could say the same about you – She salaciously answered, pulling him by the hand and guiding him into a small wooden hut – I almost didn't believe my eyes when I saw you standing in those fancy clothes!

The predominant darkness that reigned inside the cabin made Kaionte's eyes repeatedly squint and blink until the outline of the scarce furniture finally began to appear into view, revealing a couple of rudimentary seats and a worn-out mattress lying on the dirt.

-Oh, neither could I recognize you in that uniform at first – He playfully mumbled as he distractedly glanced around the room – Are you really working at the palace as a maid?

-I'm pretending to be – Elhyna carelessly explained with a yawn – You wouldn't believe the things I've overheard since I joined the serfdom… It is the fastest way to gather intel while remaining unseen.

The woman sniffled. Nodding intently at her humble clothes and crossing her arms self-consciously over her chest.

-People will treat you by your looks every time, and that is why this is the perfect disguise to go unnoticed – She shrugged – It only took Savghor a quick peek to find out who you were, but neither of you bothered to glance my way the whole time I silently stood there… Even though I was the face of the rebellion, he has failed to notice my presence under his nose to this day.

-And that's how you learned that I was in town – Kai quickly deduced with a perspicacious sigh – I should have known that we were bound to cross paths the moment I was sent here.

-Yeah, you should have– She mockingly scoffed as she lazily reclined on the unmade bed – So, is it true? That you have become that Xiblenean prince's pup like King Savghor said.

-If you were eavesdropping, then you are already aware that he is king now, not a prince – Kaionte promptly reminded her, playfully shaking his head with a confident wink. Taking a flirtatious step towards her, all the while his fingers started to unbutton his luxurious shirt.

-Don't! – She commanded him in an authoritarian tone paired with a big suggestive smirk, making him immediately stop his fidgeting – I kind of like how those pompous garments look on you. So, why don't you keep them on a little longer for me?

-Alright – He obediently complied with a palm resting on his hip and a mischievous grin pursing his lips – Anything else that you'd like me to do, madam, apart from remaining fully dressed before you?

-Sure – The young woman winsomely purred as she reached below her skirt, extracting her knickers from under it and spinning them around her index finger invitingly – Now that you mention it, there's something that needs your immediate attention down here.

Kaionte stared at her for only a hesitant moment. Then his eyes closed, and his grin grew wider when he dived between her thighs enthusiastically.

Elhyna's initial animated laughs had soon turned into sheer pleasure moans while he set to work diligently on her sprout, licking it delicately and probing it with his tongue.

Despite his undeniable young age, the teenager already knew what to do, and where to touch her. After all, she had made very sure to show him exactly how she liked it long ago.

It hadn't taken him much to have her convulsing uncontrollably, fully surrendered at his precise strokes as he fervently increased the rhythm of his eager sweeps, the muffled sound of his hungry grunts as he savored her fragrant fluids mixing with her broken voice as she loudly came off.

-Oh gods! I didn't even know that I'd missed you this much until now! – She cried out in total exhilaration and delight, glancing down at him with tearful eyes – Oh boy! It has been awful! You wouldn't believe it, but no one around here has been able to do a decent job.

-Well, you were the one who left, not me, remember? – Kai commented. Sitting upright and wiping his mouth with a hint of resentment ingrained in his tone.

-And you were the one who didn't want to come – She defended herself – You could have kept working for the cause along with me, but no! You suddenly decided that you were too good for it!

-I am – He nodded at her with determination and brushed her cheek – And so are you, Elhyna. Why do you keep wasting your time and efforts trying to kill a few Arganteans when you could be achieving much greater things?

-Such as? – The woman sarcastically remarked, pulling her underwear up with a sharp movement – Running errands for some spoiled child king, perhaps?

-He is my age – Kaionte pointed out. Raising an inquiring eyebrow at her and composing a slightly insulted frown.

-Maybe… But you are way more mature than that self-entitled kid will ever be – Elhyna puffed out dismissively, averting her sight.

-Precisely! – He agreed, grabbing her face vehemently between his hands and staring directly into her obstinate dark eyes – And that is why you must hear me out this time. I think you should join me… You, and all those people outside.

-Join you, uh? – The woman snarled with incredulity – You are so sweet! Do you think that you are the one calling the shots just because that brat didn't even have the balls to come all the way here and ask for what he desires?

She huffed at him with disdain, giving him a side-eye before seductively climbing on top of his lap.

-Is that it? – She whispered in his ear, throwing her arms around his neck and teasingly grinding herself against his progressively hardening rod – Do you want to be in charge now?

-N-No, No, I don't – The youngster stammered, gulping down as he felt her cold fingers harshly digging into his pants – All I'm saying is that you need to focus on the big picture here…

-And which one is that? – She distractedly murmured while guiding his bare manhood inside her core and letting out a strained exhalation – Supporting Dahro's senseless cause? King Savghor might be a total prick, but he is right! That is nothing but another traitor's crusade, and it is doomed from the start!

-I know – He simply replied. Recovering his wits as he held onto her hips and pulled her towards his youthful frame with a decided look shining in his eyes – And yet this is our chance to achieve true power, don’t you see?

He paused. Letting his words settle slowly in her mind as he centered on rocking her up and down his length for some time. Their labored breath filling the tense environment as their unspoken machinations simultaneously went about.

-How? – She finally muttered in a hoarse voice after a quiet while, and he allowed himself to utter a triumphant smile at last.

-You were wrong, Elhyna… I don't care who's on top, I never have – He answered. Purposefully running a gentle finger down her sweaty spine – But Savghor was also right about something else… There is more than one way to reign, and what better one than through an inexperienced ruler that we can manipulate?