Chapter 980: You Are Mine

"Apollo! Come here my love!" Valerica yelled and pulled me towards her. I was about to greet her before she placed her lips against mine, squishing my cheeks as she did so before pulling back and grabbing my arm hard.

"Ladies, this is my wonderful son I’ve been telling you about. Sentinel Apollo Hyllus-Lambdason."

"We know Valerica, this is the fifth time you have introduced us. Seriously, you might want to pace yourself with that stuff. I’ve seen it literally rip through one of us normal humans before... Also, hello again dear, how is your night going?"

I smiled at the nice elderly woman. "Hello again, Dot. My night is going well, thanks for asking. Have any of you beautiful ladies seen Kathrine or Hailey? I’ve been busy with the king and lost track of them."

The older ladies got a laugh at my shameless buttering up, but none complained.

"I think I saw Lady Kathrine and Lady Serena out on the balcony. As for the princess? I haven’t seen her in a while. She went with the other purple haired woman and the Greyard pup out of the event room a while ago." A woman with two augmented eyes spoke.

"Thanks, Melina. I’ll go check on Kathrine first then."

"Hrmm!" Valerica harrumphed, folding her arms and turning her back to me after I said that.

I chuckled at drunk Valerica and gave her a kiss on the cheek. "Come find us soon, we need to spend some more time as a family."

"Ok, my baby~" Valerica said gleefully and I was about to walk away before she grabbed me by the arm with an insane amount of force.

She then pulled me close and kissed me on the lips again for a few seconds before pulling away and wiping my lips. "You forgot your goodbye kiss. Now go and give Kitten a kiss for me... But don’t go near that sullen wench that I am forced to call a sister, do you understand me?"

...

Heading outside onto the balcony, I took a moment as I noticed the last rays of the sun being obstructed by the mountains on the horizon. Nature, no matter the planet, was always beautiful.

My attention was swiftly attracted to a more beautiful sight though. Serena and Kathrine were sitting together on a bench, chatting and smiling. Kathrine had her head resting on Serena’s shoulder and Serena had an arm wrapped around Kathrine’s back.

I have experienced a lot of love in my life. Pragma, Eros And Mania Being the highlight of my life.

Familial love was still very fresh to me having only experienced it in the last year and a bit. And I loved seeing it between those I care about most.

I didn’t want to disrupt the scene before me, but my presence was swiftly noticed by Kathrine, who’s smile radiated pure delight upon seeing me.

"Ah! Speak of the man and he shall appear! Hello my love, how was your talk with the King?" She asked.

I didn’t respond audibly, simply giving her a look, prompting her and Serena to smirk.

Kathrine then shimmied over and made room between her and Serena and patted the granite bench. "Come, sit with us. I need more Vitamin A."

I didn’t object and sat down between them, beverage in hand.

"Ugh! Apollo, how are you able to drink that stuff after the other night? The smell is knocking me sick."

"Oh, sorry Serena. I didn’t realise... erm..." I began looking around for a place to put the beverage down, Kathrine then took it from my hands and took a large sip of it before putting it down on the floor next to her.

She clicked her tongue a few times before grimacing. "Yep, still disgusting, but my goodness does it work! Wow! That hit me like a brick." She admitted before placing her hand on my thigh.

I, in kind, wrapped my arm around her and pulled her in close.

"So, you two were talking about me before I came over? All good I hope?"

"My love, when it comes to you, everything is good." Kathrine purred, rubbing my thigh for a few moments before glancing at Serena. She had never seen her aunt look so nervous before. It was something she had never expected to see.

Like her mother, Serena was another hurdle she knew she would never be able to conquer. She might be the family head, but she would never be as strong as the two... But that was before her master accidentally linked their souls together and made her his slave.

Because of her love, she was going to be able to see a lot more than she expected and do even greater things.

True love was the greatest of motivators.

’Speaking of love. Lets help Apollo with his overwhelming emotions~’

"Aunty Serena and I have been having a riveting conversation. About the war, about how the two of you bonded. She even admitted that before she got to know you, she didn’t like you and thought you had weaselled your way into the family for our wealth and status."

"And I have never been more glad to be wrong. We are so lucky you are in our lives Apollo." Serena added on, giving Kathrine a look that screamed ’what the fuck?’

"Well, the past is the past. And I can admit, my coming into the family was quite a hasty and bizarre one. A healthy amount of suspicion is always good to have. I’m just glad we are all together now."

"Mmmh, well said, darling." Kathrine said and gave me a quick peck on the lips before resuming.

"So yes. We were talking about you as I said. Serena couldn’t help mentioning that you revealed one of my biggest secrets to her."

I heard that and my body reacted like I took a physical blow. "Did I?" I asked Kathrine and turned to Serena who was nodding her head. "I did?"

I became completely nonplussed hearing that, my heart ached. "Kat, I am so sorry, but I have no recollection of any secrets being spilled... Nothing I would consider a secret anyway, What did I say?"

"Apollo, Apollo. It’s ok. It’s ok, I was just teasing you. I’m not mad. Actually I am happy. Serena, why don’t you tell Apollo my secret. Aww, darling. Control your breathing. It’s fine."

I began to breath slowly as Kathrine began to rub my back in a soothing motion. I then turned to Serena as she said.

"You told me the other night after we drank that poison that Kathrine has a certain fantasy. That involves her, Rhea and Valerica. In bed. With you. All at the same time. You also said a word, that I haven’t been able to find anywhere to. And can’t remember to be honest, though it started with an O."

’Started with an O? Wait-’

"Hold on! I said that shit out loud?!? I thought I was thinking it! Fuck, how strong was that stuff we drank?"

I then leant back and rested my back on the balcony in deep contemplation. "Man, I am dumb as fuck."

"Apollo, you aren’t dumb. And you don’t need to feel embarrassed or guilty, can we continue with what we were discussing?"

I leant back forward and sighed. "Yeah, sorry."

"Don’t be sorry. Seeing you all worked up is cute." Kathrine said with a smirk before continuing. " So yes, in your drunken state, you told Serena, not intentionally, about my little secret fantasy.

Serena has also told me a few other things about the past few days. How she came onto you multiple times. How you actually picked up on it, which congratulations I remember when you had to be straight up told if someone was flirting with you. And most importantly. She told me that after confessing her feelings of desire for you, you told her that she needed my approval."

Kathrine then paused and gave Serena a nod, at which point the woman placed her hand on my other leg.

I glanced at Serena curiously for a moment before turning back to Kathrine.

"Apollo, my fantasy with Mamma and my Rhea was just because they are my closest family. But Aunty Serena also falls into that category and ... The thought of you destroying the both of us at the same time... Well, we are at a public event so I won’t get too descriptive. Lets just say that I love my aunty and she has my full permission to join our fun little relationship... If that is something you want?"

Serena then cleared her throat and spoke with clear vulnerability. "Apollo, as you know. I am a very powerful woman... Ugh, why did I say that? Sorry, I am nervous. Due to my position in life. I never expected to be invited into a relationship that is this... Complicated. And let’s be honest, incestuous." She said, pointing to Kathrine who just shrugged her shoulders, unfazed.

"But you have awakened something within me. Something I want to explore and not with anyone. Only with you. I promise I will remain faithful and I will adapt to the thought of sharing my partner with multiple women. All I ask is that you accept me with the love and Kindness you have shown the others... And possibly become my children’s new daddy, but that can be discussed at another time." She added on rapidly at the end.

I gave Kathrine a cursory glance, checking this is what she truly wanted. The woman was biting her lip and nodding her head rapidly. Even If I didn’t find Serena attractive, which I do because all the Hyllus women are gorgeous, I would be a fool to disappoint that face.

"Well then. Serena." I wrapped my arm around Kathrine and then around her. "You welcomed me into your family. Now it’s my turn to welcome you into mine. I am honoured that you want to be a part of it. Though just a word of warning, now that you have stepped into the front door."

I then gripped her waist tight and pulled her closer, causing her to yelp at the strength I used.

"Once I have you in my clutches. I am never going to let you go. This is your final chance to run, after tonight, you are mine."