Jaina stood side by side with her slave sisters just behind Roric and Chandice. A dozen other people of note were also in attendance as a historic event unfolded. Rajeen stood proud and noble before her throne, dressed in a white and golden dress accentuating her feminine form. Beside her stood Sandris wrapped in ornate silks and wearing a veil as she trembled over what was happening.
Before them stood a man with deer-like antlers on his head. He was a handsome man with a kind face sporting a well-trimmed beard. Jaina learned his name was Drellis, and he was suspected of being a rather high level. He maintained a magical grove in a distant forest that was rumored to be much bigger inside than out. They were there to bear witness to the first time Rajeen had ever sold a slave girl, and Drellis was the buyer. He was more than eager to purchase the doe woman, his eyes glancing at her with love and compassion.
The terms of the sale were simple; she would be purchased for one thousand gold and a promise that if he ever decides to sell her, he would offer Rajeen the first choice to buy her. The deal was struck, and Rajeen took Sandris into her arms before the whole audience and began to cry. She ordered Sandris to turn around and reveal her mark, then caught a single tear as it fell. She wiped the tear across the mark, and it magically vanished along with her slave collar.
"You are sold," Rajeen said as she stepped back. "Go with your new master, and may you find the love you so richly deserve."
Sandris descended the steps and bowed her head as the dryad man placed his collar around her neck. He attached a golden chain before reaching up a gentle hand to lift Sandris's veil. Jaina felt her heart race as he leaned in to kiss her, the love so plainly obvious. Then as Sandris began to cry, he took her leash and led her away, taking her home to be a pet, frolicking in his magical grove. She looked up at Jaina as they passed, a gentle smile on her face as she mouthed a thank you.
"Go and be happy," Jaina whispered as Sandris nodded and walked away.
"Why do I want to cry?" Evalynn asked as the two walked the long distance down the hall.
"Because this is as beautiful as a wedding," Jaina replied. "I am glad she found a man who loves her so completely."
"Why didn't we buy her?" Gisley asked as she squeezed Jaina's hand.
"She wasn't ours to buy," Roric replied. "Rajeen did offer her to me in private, but I knew it would be a mistake. Sandris needs to go far enough away that her life will feel new. She would still be here if we bought her, and hardly anything would change. Also, it would pain Rajeen to keep seeing her and not be able to call her a slave."
"Not to mention we don't have the collars," Jaina added. "Though, there is a way to get more."
"I am not sure we want to explore that option," Roric replied as Sandris and her new owner finally left the room. "I don't like the idea of any of you wearing a cursed tattoo."
"Who cares if the curse is easy to feed?" Jaina asked. "If it requires me to have sex in some unusual way or publicly, I am not bothered by it."
"But what if you have to be whipped like that other woman?" Gisley asked.
"That was just a rumor," Jaina countered but still felt a chill run down her spine. The way Rajeen spoke about the potential risks made it clear this was not something to be taken lightly. She could find herself facing very strict sexual requirements or outright needs if she wasn't careful. Of course, the witch supposedly told you what the terms were first, so the person could choose to go ahead with it or not.
Once Sandris was gone, Rajeen looked visibly upset. She thanked those who had gathered to witness the event and then retired to her harem to embrace the girls she had left. Jaina felt a need to be in Roric's arms, the display reminding her how important her master was. She fell into his embrace, hugging him, and she professed her love and need to be his slave.
"Shh," Roric said as he rubbed her back. "You will always be my slave, and you will never be without a master. You will spend the rest of eternity providing your body to me or whoever else I sell it to."
"Thank you," Jaina whispered as she clutched him tight. He rubbed the back of her head, taking a deep breath as he enjoyed her embrace. They shared the warm moment for a minute before he suggested they go on a walk outside the city. The girls thought that was a great idea, especially when Roric suggested they pack a picnic and travel by magic disk.
An hour later, they passed a farm as Roric ran at a modest rate with Gisley on his shoulders. They didn't want to risk anyone seeing her wings, nor did he want her to have to be invisible for the trip. Instead, the others rode on the disk, commenting on how pretty Gisley's butterfly plug was. Roric took them into some hills where they discovered a variety of giant beetle scurried about. For fun, he leaned Jaina over the magic disk and buffed up by using his slave. She gave him her kiss of strength, and they established the magic bond that allowed Jaina to take some of his damage. Then he, Evalynn, and Chandice faced off against a few of the cow-sized bugs. While Gisley and Jain floated on the disk with the baskets.
"This is a fun change," Gisley said as she cuddled with Jaina on the floating disk.
"It is nice to be out and see some of the countryside," Jaina agreed as they watched Roric and the others square off against one of the giant bugs.
"I wonder if Sandris will come back one day," Gisley added as she thought about the doe woman.
"Well, if she's happy with her new master, there is no reason for her to come back," Jaina suggested. "But I suppose she might come to appreciate Rajeen's love and one day desire to return."
"I thought she looked happy to be his slave," Gisley added. "Did you see how she smiled when he put the leash on her collar?"
"I did," Jaina said as she thought of the wonderful moment. Sandris was truly happy about being sold and looking forward to her new purpose. She would spend her days making love to her new master, her body his to use as he saw fit. Jaina was moved by the whole scene and deeply hoped all slave sales were just as beautiful.
"Do you think you could ever be sold?" Jaina asked as Gisley curled to her chest.
"No, I want to stay with you and Roric forever," Gisley replied as she lifted one of Jaina's breasts and began to suckle as if a child feeding from her mother.
"Oh, baby," Jaina cooed as she closed her eyes and wrapped Gisley in her arms to cradle her to her chest. "You know I love it when you do this." She smiled and began to rock, singing a soft lullaby as Gisley sucked on her nipple. The two spent a good hour in the embrace, sharing their love for one another. Jaina sang little songs the whole time as if trying to soothe a child to sleep. When at last they looked at one another with pleased smiles Roric and the others were returning to resume the trip.
With Gisley on his shoulders, he ran off, carrying the girls on the magic disk as Chandice complained the beetles were disgusting. They spit gooey balls that dissolved like acid, and she had two holes burned in her new robes to show for it. Thankfully the material would repair after a night in a magic wardrobe, but she was still rather unhappy about it.
After nearly an hour, they found a small brook that wound its way through the countryside. Roric took them to a shady tree, and it was here they laid out a blanket for their picnic. A basket packed with food was set out, and the girls sat about laughing and talking about Sandris as they relived the touching moment.
"So, I think we should talk about these tattoos," Jaina said as she nibbled on a meat pie.
"I don't want you getting one," Chandice said and handed Gisley a cherry tart.
"Why not?" Jaina asked. "Think of what we could gain for a little inconvenience."
"But will it be a little inconvenience?" Evalynn asked. "Rajeen only knew of a few of the curses, and she was sure there were far worse ones."
"I understand, but she was able to double her collars and unlock one, so it caused no penalties," Jaina pointed out. "Roric will reach a point where he can have three full collars soon. Think of what we could do if he had six instead. We could have taken Sandris or any other girls we fancy."
"It would be fun to have more girls to play with," Gisley agreed. "I am jealous that you get to play in Rajeen's harem."
"I am sure she would let you play in the harem if Roric asked her," Jaina said and looked at her master. "So, what do you think about the tattoos?"
"I already told you, I am not so sure I like the idea," Roric replied as Chandice nodded in agreement. "I have four wonderful women at my side, and I am swimming in your love. So why do I need the tattoos?"
"Because you only have two actual collars," Jaina countered. "Your third collar comes from a special power you have to use daily. If we could double your collars, you would have four normal ones, and we could all wear one for good."
"By we, I assume you mean the slave girls," Chandice added with a smirk.
"Of course, I wouldn't expect my mistress to be in a collar," Jaina cooed. "Which means you would have an additional slave girl to dress and care for."
"Hmm, I like the sound of that," Chandice agreed as she tossed her long blond hair. "But I still don't like these curses."
"Neither do I," Roric added as he made a sandwich out of bread and meat. "What if the curse does something like you can no longer orgasm from men?"
"Then we don't get it," Jaina countered. "Look, I am not saying we should accept any curse. All I am saying is it wouldn't hurt to find out. Let's look for this hex witch and see what she wants for the same thing she gave Rajeen. In fact, let's see what curse it takes to make you a chosen."
"Why would we do that?" Roric asked.
"Because you would have an extra class. You could pick one of the big harem building ones, and then you would have extra collars to play with plus skills to manage the large harem of girls," Jaina argued.
"You just want a lot of girls now that you have had a taste of it," Evalynn laughed. "You really are a lesbian."
"I am a lesbian," Jaina said with a playful smile. "But it isn't about the sex. Let's be honest, we have a lot of sex because Roric desires it, but what would we do if it was just us?"
"A lot of cuddling," Gisley answered.
"Exactly," Jaina replied. "The sex is fun, but it's being in your arms or seeing that look in your eyes that matters most. I love it when we are all sleeping in one big pile, each of us clutching the other for warmth and comfort."
"That's actually what I like about it the most," Evalynn admitted. "I love it when Gisley sleeps directly on top of me."
"I love that too," Jaina said, turning her smile on Gisley. "I feel so loved when you cuddle up like that."
"That's because I do love you," Gisley replied and set her treat down. "I want to be as close to you as possible."
"Now, just imagine how much fun that would be if we had more girls," Jaina urged.