Part 3: A Horizon of Hope
Month of Tidumoon, Day 3. Sowdak.
"THE OUTBREAK IS NEARLY CONTAINED. WE EXPECT THIS TO BE THE LAST MONTH OF LOCKDOWN BUT IT IS IMPERATIVE TO NOT LEAVE YOUR HOMES UNTIL IT IS LIFTED. ATTEMPTS TO SPREAD THE DISEASE BY LEAVING YOUR HOME WILL BE PUNISHABLE BY DEATH."
It was the second time the heralds had come by since the fire four days ago. They made the announcement at each intersection and halfway down the longer streets, ensuring everyone would hear at least once but most two or three times.
Portia and Jasper watched from the window as they passed, still in their sealed, hooded and snorkeled oil skin suits that every city official and watchperson they'd seen was wearing. He had been psychically scanning for the otter who started the fire any time one of them came by but she hadn't returned.
"Well? Is it real? Or are they just trying to keep us here long enough to burn it all down?"
"She's reporting what she's been told but isn't sure if she believes it. Is this the second time they've changed the date?"
"The third."
"Yeah..."
"Anya was supposed to start at the Academy in Westerkerk the morning after the fire."
"I'm sure she made it. You think that Ryo fellow is going to creep on her?"
"At this point, I hope that's the worst of her troubles. She's tough. I didn't think I'd miss them all this much."
He put his arm around her waist, resting his head on her shoulder. "You had a lot of things to figure out."
Portia pulled him near and nodded. "We need to get out of here. Urgently."
After a long pause, he replied. "I've been waiting for you to say that. You've been different since the fire."
She turned to look down at him, her forehead raising.
"Not in a bad way! And I swear I didn't read your mind. I can just tell. You're colder. Distracted. Not in the mood. And I know it's not because of me."
With a deep breath, she thought long on how to proceed until the words slowly escaped. "Are you going..."
"...back to the castle? Yes, I am. I was being a brat when I thought my life was so terrible. I'll be better this time. To other people. To my responsibilities. And of course, to you and the rest of our family. Maybe, that also puts me in a better position than my heroic, vigilante mother, to figure out what's really going on with the plague and the arsonist. Lone wolf or a grand conspiracy?"
She gave a solemn nod.
"You have a great plan for the family and the best way I can help is to ensure there is a safe place for them here, while you figure out a more permanent solution. Maybe we can keep this safehouse and I can set up another one or two with my other family's resources."
"Well, that's very selfless of you, Jasper. You're sure it's what you want?"
A mischievous smile formed. "Not that selfless. I'm giving you a reason to come back and bring some sisters with you," he waggled his brow. "We'll keep the whole 'biological mother' thing between us so that they'll let you stay in my quarters."
"Deal," she said with a nod and a laugh.
He slipped in and hugged her. "I hope you're not upset. I never would have figured out how lucky I am if it wasn't for you and our time together."
She squeezed him back, resting her head on his.
"Of course not. We don't need to waste any more time. We can put up a sign for the morning. They'll send one of those suits when they know it's you. Then you can arrange to have another one delivered for me."
He turned to face her, squeezing her breasts with both hands, grinning up at her. "You think they'll have one that fits over these?"
"Ask for a big suit."
Fingertips began to explore, his eyes captivated by her chest. "I've gotten so used to this being our lives but now that it might actually end... should we wait another day?"
"Jasper, I can say with total confidence as a commitment-averse and independent woman, that there isn't a single person on this planet that I have had sex with more times than you. You might even be my longest relationship."
"I bet you've never had so much cum on you either," he brushed his fingers over prickled fur.
She laughed and shook her head. "I've been neck-deep in semen. I've swam in it. More than once. You don't get to break every record."
He moved closer and slid his erection against her stomach, poking the bottom of her breasts. "What if we clear the schedule today and get a few extras in? For the memories?"
"Are you trying to hurt yourself? Or me?"
After a playful wink, he led her to the bed. "If we don't waddle out of here, sore and chaffed, did we really make full use of our time?"
"Alright Jasper. Let's fuck like no mother and son have fucked. Though I think we already have."
"We're going to do even better. A proper incestathon!"
On the edge of the mattress, they melted together in nips and kisses and gropes before he greased up his erection with the cooking fat they kept in a jar on the nightstand. He eased her back on the mattress and climbed on top of her, eager hands groping and squeezing. Hips drew back like a bow, high in the air until his length lined up with her folds.
'UNGH! I'm going to miss this!" he groaned as he sank to the hilt, with fire in his eyes. "You're sure you don't want to get married? Do this every night?"
"Take it while you have it, Jasper. I've got a lot of sons to fuck."
"Gladly!"
The impending scarcity invigorated him and he was rough and eager. Selfish and energetic. The bed creaked rhythmically for his effort, protesting its continued abuse. Portia laid back with her legs spread in the air around him, bracing a hand on him as his muzzle hung low over her breasts, transfixed by how they shook. Her howling orgasm came imminently and his thrusting was free to become greedy with his climax impending. He pulled out and jumped to his feet, standing over her and jerking the last few strokes himself. With a groan, he released a thick torrent of semen down on her chest, face and open, hungry mouth.
"You'll get a bath soon enough, Mom. And I don't think I should try this with anyone else."