Avilena sat down next to him with a guilty look, smoothing Lonix's tangled beige hair.
"I didn't think that youth is so weak!" Avilena chirped, looking back at angry Tarmio. -"They quickly fainted! Should I call a healer?"
"They'll come to their senses in the morning," Tarmio muttered displeasedly. "How many lovers do you have? You probably don't remember anyone's name."
"What kind of questions? A lot of! And I remember the names. Where did Gedeon go?" She shook her head worriedly.
"Busy with Zarmina."
"Already? So fast? Well done! A nut has been cracked."
"Did you bring him here on purpose?" Tarmio frowned.
"By order of Rohen and King Ornalion for love skils cultivation," Avilena admitted. "Let him live here among the princesses and get the taste according to his status."
"What kind of status is this?"
"Don't pretend you don't know, clairvoyant."
"I don't understand how such powers are possible in this teen?" Tarmio was perplexed.
"I'm surprised too! Well, don't be offended by Zarmina, she couldn't resist the magic of love. If you want, I'll kiss you for consolation! You have such strong hands!"
Avilena ran her palms over his shoulders.
"You are such a hot vampire, son of the Ruler, I remember your shameless dad, I was barely alive."
Avilena looked mockingly into the sparkling pink eyes of Tarmio excited by her attention.
"You promised us!" Two indignant men opposite jumped up.
"Sorry, guys, but I don't want to deprive you of your vitality. It is unknown what your reaction will be, in case you need a resurrection healer. Better keep an eye on your friends and call a healer just in case. Surely they have big holes in their energy field."
Delighted by unexpected proposal, without further ado, Tarmio decisively picked up Avilena a tookher away from everyone to enjoy the kiss of Goddess, whom he had long desire."
***
Gedeon woke up, trying to recall how he ended up in someone else's bed next to the sleeping princess, and, looking around, found that a white-winged man of strong build was sitting in a chair nearby and piercing him with pink eyes.
"Morning, sweetheart!" - Came his ironical exclamation.
"And who are you?" Gedeon asked, rubbing his eyes.
"Actually, I should be asking that. You're lying in my place."
"Oh, sorry! You are Tarmio, we met yesterday." - The young man jumped out of bed in search of his clothes, covering his nakedness with the wings.
"I don't know how it happened. This is the first time for me. You won't beat me for this, will you? It's better not to, otherwise you'll have problems."
"Yes, I know who you are! If it weren't for your status, I would have punished you as soon as I saw you with my princess. I am her chosen one."
"Ah, well, that's better than a husband. Then there shouldn't be any special complaints against me. Yesterday you could see that she herself pestered me. I didn't intend to harass anyone and I was forcibly dragged to the party..."
Gedeon fussily wrapped himself in his blue tunic under the appraising gaze of Tarmio, relaxed in his chair. He suddenly stood up and suggested going into another room to talk.
"No, I have to fly away!" Gedeon was scared.
He didn't want to be alone with the strong man with lustfull gaze.
"I just don't know where. Where is Lantas Tower? How can I find Avilena now?"
"You won't fly anywhere, you'll stay here, under my supervision!" - Tarmio said sharply.
"Are you kidding? I want to go home to Ornalion, to Zaria!"
"I'm not joking! Avilena won't come for you. You're here on Rohen's orders, so to speak, on a combat mission," Tarmio grinned. "Lover Hero!"
"What is this, revenge? Are you mocking me? Rohen couldn't do this to me!"
Tarmio laughed quietly.
"How naive you are, young man! Don't you understand anything? Why did you tie Luanlia to himself? It's your own fault for crossing Rohen's path."
"Do you know Luanlia? But from where? She lived only with Adivaris."
"Many persons remember falling in love in her here on Xantari, and so do I."
"How will you keep me here? You turn away and I'll fly out the window."
"The agents will catch you and you won't have time to make a word. The reprisal will be severe for illegal presence in Illuria without the knowledge of the authorities. Besides, you are the son of a rebel, they will quickly figure it out."
"Twisted power here, or what?" Gedeon was perplexed.
"Yeah, to the point! And you fell into a trap!"
"And what are you going to do with me?"
"Nothing terrible! Your captivity will be very pleasant, according to your royal status. Daily communication with princesses, new friends, fun, parties and all that. Ask anyone how glad he would be to have such a sweet life."
"Father will easily find me and take me," Gedeon grinned.
"Why would he take you away? You don't listen to anyone and are now in my care."
"I don't want to be your ward!" Gedeon was indignant, curling up into a ball.
"Don't be afraid, I won't hurt you."
"But you look at me that you're going to eat me."
"I won't hide the fact that I like you, but I won't dare disobey orders."
"Sworn to Rohen … You! I see..." The young man breathed out a sigh of relief. - "Why did they put me in this tower?"