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“Mmm, we haven’t talked about it. Pip, do you have thoughts?” he asked.
“We won’t continue to live in your room?”
Astrid and Agnarr both laughed.
“The tribe is expected to come together to build the new jarl and jarlin a new home. However, we do have some empty cabins if you’d rather see one fixed up. The cabin of the tribal leaders usually offers a bit more comfort than a regular cabin. Like my dining room or garden,” Astrid explained, waving her hand toward her garden. “Is there anything specific you’d like in your home?”
My stomach flipped. I had never been asked what I would like in ahome.I had always just looked for the best apartment in my budget—looking for things like air conditioning and clean carpets. And someplace that took cats. That reminded me, that at some point I would have to ask about pets—a thought for another day. Living in LA, finding affordable housing was challenging. The idea of having no budget for my wants and needs was a little overwhelming.
“Humans aren’t used to communal bathing—is there a cabin available with its own sauna?” Agnarr asked.
I looked to Agnarr, eyes brimming with tears. His thoughtfulness was killing me.
“There’s Old Harald’s cabin? It isn’t in the center of the village, but it is easy enough to access. It has its own sauna and is nestled amongst the furutré at the edge of the tribe,” Astrid offered.
“I fucking love trees!” I exclaimed, then I clapped my hand over my mouth, realizing that was a super weird thing to say.
“How many rooms did Harald’s cabin have?” Agnarr asked while laughing at my tree comment.
“Four. Plenty of room for orklings,” Astrid said, eyes sparkling mischievously.
Agnarr looked at me, assessing, “Would you be comfortable living in a cabin that someone else previously lived in?”
“Mmmm, that is pretty much the standard on Earth, so definitely. I would rather not sleep in a dead orc’s bed if that’s an option?” I said.
Astrid laughed, “No, Piper, you won’t have to sleep in a dead orc’s bed.”
“Well then, yes! I am good with Harald’s cabin as long as you are,” I said, looking at Agnarr for approval.
“Piper, you are the one that has been dumped here unceremoniously. Your comfort comes first. I am happy to move into an already established cabin if you would be comfortable in it,” Agnarr looked down at me while stroking my neck with his thumb.
“I don’t see any reason for the tribe to build a new space for us to live, especially considering the needs of the new women,” I said, smiling up at him.
“Well then it is settled,” Astrid said definitively. “We will clean out and refurbish Harald’s cabin for our new jarl and jarlin.”
CHAPTER5
AGNARR
We left Astrid’s cabin, having discussed everything concerning the new human women and our new role as jarl and jarlin.
“What are you thinking?” I asked as we walked back to my room.
“Oh boy, I don’t even know—too many things. Um, right now? What should I wear tonight? I am guessing a tunic and leggings isn’t what a new jarlin should wear?” she responded, looking concerned.
“I will have Tora come visit. We can figure out an appropriate outfit for this evening—for you and me both,” I said, grinning.
Even though I’d had more than a tiår to mentally prepare for becoming jarl, now that it was here, the tiny details would prove to be an unexpected stumbling block. We walked back to my room in silent contemplation. We arrived at my room and I ushered Piper in.
“How long do we have until we have to prepare for this evening?” she asked, intention clear in her voice.
“Not long. It is already late in the day,” I responded, taking in the shift of her scent. She was aroused at the sight of my bed, and I would not deny her. I scooped her up and walked her to my bed. I laid her down and leaned over her.
“What do you need?” I asked, my voice hoarse.
“I want everything,” she whispered.
I groaned, knowing we were on limited time before Tora arrived to offer us outfit options, but shucked my clothing quickly. Piper removed hers just as rapidly. She was spread out before me inmybed like a delicious feast. I could barely hold myself back. But I needed her ready for me. I didn’t want to hurt her. I reared over her, leaning in for one of thekissesshe’d taught me about. I kissed her lips, then down her neck.
