"After death, will I be captured?"
"It's not exactly captivity. Have a nice time, as you are used to. There are many beautiful attractive souls around. The Master will assign leadership to you and your service will begin in other worlds for the good of the Kingdom."
"Will I become a Lamorie?"
"It all depends on your abilities. Rohen has long noticed you as his servant. It is his job to see through the worlds for shining of mature radiant souls fit for Amriobraes."
"So should I be happy about this or… not?" King's face darkened.
"It's hard to say... I have nothing to compare with. I have not been in other Realms."
"Well, at least... everything sounds good, quite heavenly. Does Arlow know about our affair?"
"No. I don't want to upset him, although he suspects that you are interested in me and opposed our meeting today. He might be watching us right now."
"My property is carefully guarded; it is unlikely that anyone will be able to enter this garden."
Eriolan suddenly took the young man by the hand and led him forward along a path with rose bushes on both sides.
"I would like to share the flowering time with you, Ray... After what happened, a romantic mood will smooth out the awkwardness in our relationship."
"Intimacy involving your body did not make me feel awkward. Everything is fine! Nothing to worry about."
"So you liked it?" Eriolan smiled. "Describe how it all happened briefly. How long did it last?"
"About an hour... First, deep kisses... Your hands gently stroked me, your tongue and lips caressed some areas, then gentle enter and sweet ecstasy... All according to the same pattern."
"Quite similar as with a woman... Have you never been on top yourself?"
"There was no desire!"
"Curious! At your age, I already really wanted to enjoy a female body."
"The girls weren't allowed near me, neither my father, nor Arlow..."
"That is, intercourse with a woman is possible for you. I can arrange a date with a charming girl to gain experience."
"For what? No need. Such love relationships are quite enough for me. And without feelings I don't do this."
Ray hovered dreamily over the fragrant buds of purple roses, enjoying the rich aroma.
"A-ah... how I like your garden, Eriolan! So magical…"
"M-mm… Ray, you are… like a rose among people. You can live with me and walk in this garden every day."
The young man felt the King's arms close around his waist and his excited breath touch his neck.
"Milord..."
"Only you gave me such amazing feelings. My heart is trembling... I can't even live without you... I think about you all the time, my angel..."
Long thin fingers sliding over the body and leisurely kisses to his neck caused Ray anxiety. The King pressed his torso completely against him from behind.
"What would you like from me, milord?"
"Reciprocal love."
"I like you... but I already have a husband..."
"I don't dare ask for marriage with you, my delicate flower, at least for signs of attention."
"Does our date indicate that?"
"Quite, but I don't want to let you leave my palace. Stay with me tonight."
"I can't, Eriolan, you know. Arlow's heart will be broken. Why do you intend sleeping with me if you're not gay?"
"I feel so good from your presence. I just want to kiss you and cuddle."
"Don't you have anyone with? There are plenty of pretty girls around who will not refuse the gorgeous King affection."
"I had a lot of them... hundreds, of exquisite beauty and in luxurious attire. I am so spoiled that now it is very difficult to surprise and please me. I had long been fed up with all sorts of earthly excesses and could not imagine that a fragile young man could stir my heart. It's not even about your exceptional angelic appearance. You are something more!"
Ray turned to face him, closing his eyes languidly and kissing him on the lips.
"Oh God, Ray, I didn't expect... do you really like me?"