Chapter 14: Spirit World
Cedric returned to his chambers as soon as he heard Arik's loud snoring. He collapsed onto a bed, exhausted from his orgasm.
There was only one thing on his mind.
Seraphina.
Mum.
Fuck.
Cum.
Mommy.
She swallowed his cum. He shot it right down her throat and she swallowed it all. Right now his cum is in her belly, though not in the way he'd planned.
"I couldn't do that inside her. I love my Mum, but to make her pregnant with my child?" A rush of overwhelming love surged through him. It was like a tidal wave of affection crashing into his being. "Throughout my life, my Mum has been my constant source of love and protection. From the moment I was born, she has been there for me, guiding me through the ups and downs with unwavering support. Now, I want nothing more than to shower her with the same love and care she has always shown me. It's my turn to be there for her, to make her feel cherished and appreciated for all the sacrifices she's made for me."
Gratitude swelled within him as he felt a burning desire to reciprocate the boundless love she had bestowed upon him over the years.
A sudden burst of moonlight jolted him from his thoughts, making Cedric's head buzz with a strange, vibrating sensation.
The back of his head vibrated again, and Cedric sat down by the bed. The lingering post-sex euphoria filled him, so he relaxed with closed eyes. The moonlight gently touched his eyelids.
The light was gone and a cold wind made him twitch. He was in a cave. Dead bodies lay around, and everything looked destroyed.
Suddenly, he was doused with boiling water, his ears ringing as Corvus sounded the alarm.
"I knew the Eclipsian filth would return. It's not that hard to intercept you." A huge paw from the darkness grabbed Cedric by the throat. The hand seemed to belong to a giant, long pale clawed fingers gingerly weaved around the prince's neck.
"Don't fight back." Its body was hidden by a black robe. Hooves peeked under the cloak and red eyes peered at Cedric through the hood.
Cedric tried to draw his moon-sword or dagger, but he had neither. The creature smirked, watching the prince's pathetic attempts to escape. Like a spider watching a fly caught in a web.
"I have wandered in the eternal void for so long, Eclipsian Descendant. Your ancestors slaughtered my fathers and grandfathers. Is Alaric's blood strong within you? The Black Eye is coming. Here you call it... Eclipse. When the time is right we'll meet at the Red Castle, Eclipsian Filth."
Energy filled Cedric's body and through a bright flash, he was released from the monster's grip as the energy burned its palm.
"I'll be waiting," the Ancient one said before Cedric disappeared again, everything swam before his eyes and he collapsed into the grass, gulping greedily for air.
A white ferret ran in front of Cedric's face, leaving a misty trail behind it. Prince jumped back only to bump into a lying white fox, who made an incomprehensible sound as it looked at the intruder. The next moment the fox leaped into the forest.
Dozens of birds flew over Cedric's head, and animals - large and small - ran around.
"Welcome, Cedric, to the Spirit World," said Faithwinder from behind.
Prince turned around - Faithwinder was stroking a weird-looking horse, and for the first time the veiled mask seemed to hide a barely perceptible smile. The vulture on Faith's shoulder was watching Cedric with disapproval. "With the destruction of the Library, the spirits have returned home. For the first time in ages."
Cedric stood up, his eyes still spinning. He looked at Faithwinder, and at that moment the smile faded from the spirit's face.
The vulture made a menacing sound and flew up into the sky.
"You saw him. Again," said Faithwinder.
The horse Faithwinder was stroking approached Cedric and blew on him with its nostrils before heading in its own direction.
"Who is... he? You still didn't tell me who am I dealing with."
"Altaëri," Faithwinder said quietly. And just as the word fell from its veiled lips, life around stopped. Spirits of all sizes froze, and everyone looked their way. The world fell silent, and even the birds vanished from the dimming sky.
Cedric looked around in surprise. For the first time, it seemed to him that Faithwinder was not omnipotent. "You look scared. Who is it? How do we stop this Altaëri?"
"Altaëri is not a name, it's a race. This one Altaëri you met managed to somehow survive the billions of years that have passed since their extinction. His consciousness wandered the world until the priestesses of the Library foolishly mistook him for a spirit and captured into the body of one of the men. He found a physical shell and gained full power"
"Why didn't you tell me about it before?"
"Before, you should have helped me release my spirits, Cedric."
Cedric was silent for a moment, pondering what he had heard. Then he said, "Why didn't you tell me about the 20th descendant and the prophecy? I thought spirits were in my eternal gratitude. Why..." Cedric's voice trembled. "Why didn't you tell me that I have to die?"
Faithwinder took a step forward, though it felt like it was floating above the ground. All the spirits continued to observe the scene.
"Because this prophecy is not about you, Cedric The Savior of Eclipsian Dynasty. Don't forget about your mission. Stop the Cosmic Eclipse, stop Altaëri."
All the animals howled, sang and chimed in unison. A hand under the veil reached for the prince's chest.
Cedric felt like he was caught in a strong whirlwind and suddenly found himself back in his room.
Chapter 15: Execution
Seraphina sat in silence, her gaze fixed on the world beyond the window. Her hands cradled her belly. After having two babies, her stomach became a bit loose.
"My stomach isn't as taut as before, but there's nothing more beautiful than a woman's afterbirth body."
Seraphina wasn't wearing a dress, she sat with the head down, her firm tanned breasts dangling. She didn't care. She felt an unpleasant tingling inside, and in the morning it was blood again.
Her body was going through the same cycle once more.
Her womb was ready for fertilization by the right person. It was calling her to sow the seeds of life within its depths.
But that wasn't what the queen was thinking about at that moment, or rather not entirely.
"Cedric penetrated me again. My lovely son, the meaning of my life, entered me again. And thinking it was a dream I called out to him. I was calling for my son inside me, calling for him to fuck me. What have you done, Seraphina? Is that the kind of mother you always wanted to be? Your own son already penetrated you two times." She brushed her brown luxurious hair away from her face, tucking it behind the shoulders. Cedric said he wanted a child. Wanted her to be the mother of his 19th descendant.
"I've ruined my beloved son's life. I overflowed him with my love and now he says he wants me to bear him a child. He's out of his mind. No, it's just not right. I can't even believe it..." She squeezed her breasts, mimicking his strong grip full of love. "Aghhhh... but maybe he didn't mean it? Maybe he didn't realize what he was saying? Me and his child? No, the way he spoke, the look in his eyes... He was like an animal. He wanted it so much." She squeezed her pink nipple, massaging it. Gentler and gentler. "Mmmm, I wish you'd never grown up, Cedric. I miss so much having your lips on my nipples. I miss you enjoying my milk. I want you to suck it again.... ohhhhhhgghhh... Cedric." She began to massage her nipples more actively, harder, barely holding back a moan. "Oh, Cedric, I want you...I want you to come in again...I want you inside...you're so b..."
Queen's hand was intercepted by someone else's large palm. "Seraphina?"
She looked at Arik in horror. Her cheeks flushed at the realization that he'd caught her doing something so obscene.
"Arik?" She instantly covered herself with her bedspread. There were a few bloodstains.
Arik looked at his wife with a raised eyebrow and then gazed at bloodstains. "So my servants are right. You are ready for a new baby," he said, running his hand gently down her palm cheek. "Ain't you happy?"
Seraphina covered herself with the bedspread further up to her plump lips, hiding from husband's touch. "I'm sorry, Arik. I'm so sorry for what I did. I don't know why, but..."
"It's okay, Serfy. Although I have to admit I've never yet come in finding you playing with your nipples, but I get it. We haven't spent a night together since you returned, and tonight's Blunder execution... I know it's tough for you." He kissed her, unaware of what Seraphina was really trying to apologize for.
Seraphina placed her hand on her stomach, feeling a different sensation than her usual discomfort.
Swallowed Cedric's seed was still inside.
He gently took her hands in his, preparing to ask something important.
"Do you still love me, Serfy?"
"You've asked me this so many times since I came back, Arik, please..."
His expression was earnest. "Remember how you used to say that only true love creates the most wonderful children? Don't you believe in that? Didn't we create great children? Can we still make another one? Do we still have this true love?"
He watched, waiting for an answer. The answer that was so hard to say when your son's seed was still inside you. So hard to say, because a moment ago you dreamed of feeling your grown son's lips on your nipples, and maybe even inside you.
Seraphina took a deep breath. "I... love you, Arik. Our love is pure, and I believe it will bring us a beautiful child. There has never been another man in my heart. I know you suspect me, but you must be sure that I have never cheated on you with another man. I've never been unfaithful to you. Please, believe me," she pleaded. "I'll always stay true to you, every moment, every day," she hugged him with a blank stare.
"Thank you, my love," Arik whispered.
She stared out the window, completely unaware of what the next day would bring.
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A lot of people gathered in a big square in the middle of the capital city. A man with an axe was waiting for the prisoners to arrive on a platform.
Seraphina carefully sat down on her seat in the designated place for the royal family.
Queen then glanced at Cedric, who was sitting next to her. Prince was rubbing his hair trying to hide the white streak at the roots.
It's been a few days, and they still haven't talked about what happened. Her heart raced whenever she thought about talking things through.
She grabbed her stomach.
"Are you okay, Mum?" asked Cedric.
"Yes, sweetie, everything's fine." The sound of his voice made her feel goosebumps. She heard it again. 'I'm going to make it inside, Mommy' and shivered.
"Ate something wrong, mother?" remarked Elowen wryly.
Seraphina remained silent.
Cedric couldn't stop thinking about what Faithwinder told him. "What did he mean by 'this isn't your prophecy?'" He carefully pulled out the family tree sheet as Elowen stepped away to take some food.
