Princess Hannah of the Jade Harem CH 42

Hannah smiled as she lay back, resting against Frank as he sat on his throne. Rajeen sat beside her with Blackbast on her right, both women shaking their heads at the display. Quinny and Umtha lay on the cushions with a dozen other girls scattered around them. Breanne stood beside Frank, his arm around her waist as she smiled in contentment.

“Any more questions?” Rajeen asked as if she were tired.

Hannah smiled as she had been grilling the masters for over an hour. She wanted to make sure she fully understood the boundaries of the harem after the recent change. She also liked seeing them struggle to justify their beliefs and put them into context, as all three looked at the harem differently.

Frank loved the fantasy of it, seeing the harem as a dream come true. He had been without a girlfriend his entire life and hid in manga stories about awkward men and the girls who wanted them. He dreamed of having such an experience one day, and now he was living it to the fullest.

Rajeen was more of a collector, taking more pleasure from owning her girls than playing with them. She relished the idea that they were hers and enjoyed caring for them and making them happy. She spent more time watching her girls make love than she did participating in it; in fact, she rarely partook at all.

Blackbast was her polar opposite. She relished the sex and enjoyed the deviant lifestyle. She had chosen her class because it required her to have sex, creating a system of punishment if she denied it. It was hardly a challenge for the horny cat who was eager to make love with any man or woman she could. She also treasured having girls to share the experience with and enjoy the fruits of passion in her temple.

However, Blackbast found it difficult to have a meaningful relationship with a man, never having more than a shallow sex-filled experience. Over the years, it had begun to erode her as she longed for somebody to look past her behavior and love her.

Frank had become that man, but in the effort, he tried to enable her. He did his best to look the other way as she served in the temple and even allowed Hannah and Quinny to do the same. He did it as a way of saying he supported what Blackbast did and as a means of making his girls happy. But Blackbast, of all people, began to have regrets and was seriously considering a reset. She wanted to be free of the requirement to serve in her temple so Frank would no longer have to be so flexible.

Nobody wanted her to take so drastic an action so Frank sought advice from Rajeen. The two began conspiring to find a solution and free the girls from the temple. It came to light one night when the harem went to the temple en mass and made love. The end result was that Blackbast's requirements were completely fulfilled from the harem alone, making it unnecessary to entertain strangers. Hannah, Quinny, and all the others didn't need to serve to help her.

It came to a head the previous night, but the argument had spread beyond Blackbast. Rajeen wanted the entire harem to adhere to one set of rules. That included Roric's girls whose free sexual proclivities were essential to the Lovewood. It also affected Gwen and a few others, throwing a great deal of secret encounters into chaos. The masters were descending into an argument that was growing more hostile by the minute. Hannah resolved the whole thing by making Rajeen an offer. She would become Rajeen's slave girl, and through her, so would Breanne, Umtha, and Quinny. This would give Rajeen the final say in how Hannah and her wives were used, which made the tiger woman very happy. As part of the deal, she had to agree to allow Blackbast's temple to operate and Roric's girls to play in the forest. Rajeen agreed, hungry to gather Hannah to her direct command. Now Hannah wore the tiger woman's collar and was part of her collection. For the last hour, Hannah had been carefully testing the boundaries of that new dynamic, and Rajeen was growing tired.

“Alright, let’s run down the list,” Hannah said as she smiled at Rajeen. “So, no sex outside the harem for any of us slave girls?”

“That is correct,” Rajeen said. “However, Frank is free to make love to any woman he wishes, inside the harem or not.”

“How wonderfully fair,” Breanne scoffed as she played with some of his hair.

“You are free to take the collar off and renounce your place in the harem,” Rajeen reminded the tall succubi woman. Breanne smiled and shook her head, leaning over to peck Frank on the cheek. “He has plenty of girls.”

“I wouldn’t do it anyway,” Frank assured as he looked up at her and Hannah saw the flash of love that passed between them.

“No, but you have the right,” Rajeen said. “What you choose to do with your right is your decision.”

“Ok, then what about Mr druid?” Hannah asked. “He’s not a master.” She smiled as Rajeen jumped in the sudden realization she had been caught. It took her a full minute of consideration before she voiced her answer. He was a dear friend and a powerful ally to the harem, as well as a master with his own slave girls. She secretly hoped he would consider joining the harem as a master, lending his considerable power to theirs. As such, she didn't want to restrict his access to Hannah as she hoped it would entice him to consider the offer to join.

“And the first cracks start to appear,” Breanne laughed.

“You hush,” Rajeen insisted, silencing the elf woman. “There were always going to be circumstances where the rules must be bent to maintain order.”

“Alright, what about the rogues?” Hannah asked as she watched her two masters carefully.

“Santos and his men are loyal to me,” Rajeen said very confidently. “They are also very fond of Roric and his girls.”

“His girls regularly sleep with them,” Quinny pointed out. “Gisley works in their bar as a waitress and a prostitute.”

“I am aware of the girl's activities,” Rajeen sighed. “But I do not see why you four must do the same.”

Hannah smiled to see Rajeen struggling to make her point. Blackbast began to counter her statements, suggesting that the rogues could always use a little encouragement. Frank pulled Hannah close and whispered in her ear, asking her what she thought about it. She was neutral on the whole issue, as it really didn't matter. The rogues had given her gifts of magical items, rare books, and unique devices. Hannah had given them her love in exchange and spent one night sealing their loyalty. She didn't see the harm in reaffirming that bond, but only if Frank permitted it. As far as she was concerned, he had to command her to do it, and she would not take action on her own.

Frank nodded and said he would consider it, then spoke up to end the discussion. He told the two that he wanted time to think about the role the rogues would play and their level of access to the girls. Until then, they needed to move on, so Rajeen and Blackbast relented.

Hannah then asked about the Lovewood and the magical tattoos. Frank loved the tattoos and wanted all his girls to earn them, but Rajeen was against the idea of the girls running wild. She pointed out that they could easily earn the tattoos by going to the Lovewood with women from the harem and making love together. Hannah was all right with that idea but then asked a question.

“So what are we? Are we bisexual?” she said.

“You are lesbians,” Rajeen said firmly. “When you think of sex and love, you should always think of women.”

Quinny and Umtha giggled as Rajeen stated her stance so directly that arguing was impossible. Hannah asked how Frank fit into that picture, and Rajeen said he was accepted because he was their master. However, they were to hunger for women over all else.

“I never thought of myself as a lesbian,” Hannah admitted. “I was always sure I would be married and have three or more children.”

“A family woman,” Breanne said as she reached over to stroke Hannah’s head. “There is nothing wrong with that. I was fully loyal and dedicated to my husband for over forty years. It wasn’t until the children had families of their own that we started dabbling in other kinds of relationships.”

“I forgot you did the swinger thing,” Hannah laughed.

“Don’t laugh,” Breanne said and swatted the top of her head. “Especially considering how often you and that druid are going at it.”

“It was just five times,” Hannah insisted.

“Five times,” Breanne laughed. “You do realize he’s only lived here for six days?”

“Oh, that makes it sound bad,” Hannah said as Quinny and Umtha laughed.

“I doubt you can step foot in the Lovewood without him seeking you out,” Quinny said. “You might find getting tattoos hard if he's always after your attention.”

“I will talk with him and ask him to limit his attention concerning Hannah,” Rajeen countered.

Hannah smiled, but deep down, she wasn't sure she wanted those affections limited. The druid always appeared as a big, muscular, moose-like man with a crown of antlers and a body as powerful as Franks. She fondly recalled what making love to him was like, and now she wished she could be in the forest at this moment.

“Any more questions?” Rajeen pressed, snapping Hannah from her daydream of lust and sex. She sat up and considered her list of questions, finally remembering the one she felt was important.

“What about dreams?” Hannah asked. “You know the ones Gisley does.” She watched Rajeen, Frank, and Blackbast exchange looks, but none dared answer. She realized it was a question that was difficult to challenge as what was a dream after all? It was only a dream, and most of the time, the other party woke up fully believing the dream had been just that. Nothing actually happened, and nobody was harmed. However, Hannah would remember the dream and know the person was real, sleeping somewhere in her city. It would, for all intents and purposes, be a genuine encounter that only she was fully aware of.

“I am fine with them playing in dreams,” Frank said to break the silence. “I don’t care what happens in them so long as it stays in the dream.”

“I am in full agreement with this,” Blackbast nodded. “A dream is just a dream, even if Gisley is manipulating it and one of the parties is aware of what is happening.”

Rajeen looked distressed, so Hannah got up and moved to her throne. She sat astride the tiger woman's legs and leaned in to cradle her head to her chest.

“I won't do it if you don't like it,” Hannah offered. “I want to be yours in every way, and if a dream is too much, just command me and say no.”

“You would give that up for me?” Rajeen asked as she looked up to meet Hannah’s red eyes.

“I would give up anything for you,” Hannah replied. “Well, anything but my husband and wives.” She was surprised by the look of love that passed through Rajeen's eyes and the warm arms that wrapped around her. She relented and said the girls could play in dreams if they wished but that she didn't want to hear about it.

“Please tell me your list is done,” Rajeen begged as Hannah shook her head.

“Sorry, I have one more,” Hannah said as she leaned back.

“I should have known,” the tired woman replied. “What do you wish to torture me with now?”

“NPC guards,” Hannah stated with a wry smile.

“Guards?” Frank repeated.

“Roric’s girls have sex with the gnoll and tiger guards all the time,” Quinny said.

“Evalynn does it a dozen times a day,” Breanne added. “She loves it.”

“I didn’t expect that one,” Frank admitted as he leaned over to tap his chin. “They technically aren’t real.”

“Please just tell them no for me,” Rajeen insisted. “I look the other way for Roric’s girls because he likes them to run wild with sexual adventures, but your girls are more reserved.”

“I want to run wild with sexual adventures,” Quinny said.

“I want to go with her,” Umtha added.

Hannah struggled not to laugh as Rajeen looked at the two girls who lay side by side, their tails in the air. She shook her head and turned to Frank for a suggestion, but he was trying not to laugh with Hannah.

“You are all hopeless,” Rajeen grumbled.

“Well, they aren’t real men,” Frank repeated. “I find it hard to feel threatened by them. It’s like being threatened by a sex toy.”

“I have some sex toys that would make you feel threatened,” Rajeen growled.

Hannah laughed so hard she nearly fell over. She had to get up and stagger to the side, her face wet with tears as she tried to recover.

“That was the funniest thing I have ever heard,” Hannah cried as she wiped the tears away.

“What makes it more funny is you know she is being serious,” Quinny added.

“I am going to tie you four down and show you what they are,” Rajeen snapped, bringing the room to silence. “Good. Now let’s continue.”

“You never answered the NPC question?” Hannah reminded.

“Do you really want to have sex with my guards?” Rajeen asked.

“They are already grabbing my tail,” Hannah replied as she folded her arms and cocked her hip. “I assume you told them they could do that.”

“I put you on the list of girls they could flirt with,” Rajeen replied. “That’s all they can do.”

“What if we initiate?” Hannah asked.

“Then they are free to return the advance,” Rajeen frowned.

“Alright, I see you’re not at all happy with the idea,” Hannah relented. “I will drop it.”

“Thank you,” Rajeen said. “Never have I had a slave who made me tired from owning her.”

“It’s part of her charm,” Breanne said with a wink Hannah’s way.

“I am just trying to clarify the rules,” Hannah said. “I want to make sure I am honoring my master's wishes. I think that's all I have for now, but if I think of anything else, I will ask.”

“Please, put her back in your temple and keep her mind occupied,” Rajeen begged of Blackbast.

“Oh, no, she’s not my problem anymore,” Blackbast countered. “You took her willingly.”

“I am going to regret this,” Rajeen groaned.

“Hey,” Hannah said as she folded her arms. “I am not that bad.” She frowned as Rajeen and Frank exchanged glances that said neither wanted to reply. Quinny burst into laughter, and even Breanne hid her smile as Hannah began to simmer.

“You are all cut off,” Hannah stated as her tail coiled like a snake about to strike. “I will spend my nights with Roric and his girls. They appreciate me.”

“You will spend your night where I say you can spend it,” Rajeen countered as she got up. She walked to Hannah, who tossed her head to the side and wrapped her into a hug. Hannah smiled as Rajeen comforted her and promised that she loved her. Hannah was led back to the throne and sat in Rajeen's lap as the tiger woman held her tight. They moved on to discussing how to use the temple going forward.

Hannah let the masters talk and enjoyed her warm cuddle in the strong woman's arms. She found it odd that she spent so much time hugging women these days, but then why shouldn't she? What was wrong with expressing a little love with a simple hug? She supposed it was her upbringing and the nagging feeling that she should be focused on her husband and starting a family. She couldn't have children in New Eden, at least not in a way she knew of. There were rumors of people having had them, but that caused a dizzying chain of questions, not the least of which was if the child was a true human or an NPC.

She thought about that idea a moment while her gaze fell on Frank. She would gladly have his children and raise them with love, teaching them all about how great their father is. The idea made her smile as it reminded her of the life she once dreamed of having. Despite how hard she worked in school, she had always dreamed of being a wife and raising a family. There would be a house to manage and dinners to cook while she watched over the children. She would be the perfect housewife, turning the house into a home and filling it with love.

She wondered if that was part of why she wanted out of New Eden so badly. Was it her dream of family? Just thinking about not having children made her sad, and she had to look away from Frank before her face reflected her mood. No wonder she needed to hide in this lifestyle. She was trying to fill the void inside and create the family she couldn't have traditionally. She even enjoyed taking care of Quinny, Umtha, and Breanne. They were her children in some small way, and she wanted to mother them. The more she thought about it, the more she began to burn with anger. All Hathlisora had wanted was to escape and go home so she could have a proper family. Why had so many people worked so hard to deny her so simple a desire? Why had they destroyed the necromancers that were helping her, making it illegal to play one? They had even gone to the extreme effort of erasing her memories and attempting to imprison her. How could all this be over her desire to go home? Surely, it had to be something more.

“Are you alright?” Frank asked as she looked up to realize he was standing beside Rajeen the two of them looking at her in concern.

“I was just thinking,” Hannah replied, quickly recovering her composure. “I got mad because I was thinking of why they erased my memories in the first place.”

“You should not dwell on such things,” Rajeen urged. “I worry that maybe you do need the distraction of the temple to keep your mind occupied.”

“It helps, but I like the idea of being kept as a prize,” Hannah countered, holding her arms up to Frank. He picked her up and cradled her to his chest as she ran a hand along his jaw. “I'm sorry,” she whispered.

“You’re sorry for what?” he asked. “I am the one who told you to do those things.”

“No, not that,” Hannah said with a shake of her head. “I am sorry I can’t have your children.”

The look on Frank’s face betrayed his shock as he held Hannah tightly to his chest. He cradled her head and asked her if she would really do something like that for him, and she told him she wished she could.

“What brought him up all of a sudden?” Rajeen asked as she stroked Hannah's back.

“I was thinking about this lifestyle and what motivated me to want to escape this world so desperately,” Hannah replied. “I realize that I always dreamed of getting married and having a family. Deep down, I want to be a mother and show my love to my husband by having his children.”

She lifted her head to smile at Frank before leaning in to share a kiss. She apologized again and explained that her desire to escape New Eden might have been deeply rooted in her desire for a family.

Rajeen turned to Umtha and asked if there was any truth to this. Umtha shrugged and said that she honestly didn’t know. Hannah had never shared a desire to have children before. She always spoke about getting them all out so they could have the life they wanted.

“Could that mean a family?” Quinny asked.

“Is that why you married all of us?” Breanne asked. “You are trying to build your family?”

“I thought that too,” Hannah admitted. “I just don't know. I feel like those motivations are hidden in my memories. They are subconsciously driving me, but I can't consciously recognize them anymore.”

“Well, there are rumors of people having children here,” Quinny said. “I read about it online a few times.”

“Rumors,” Blackbast countered. “I have heard them myself, but I know of no one who has actually had one.”

“Even if you could have one, would you want to?” Breanne asked. “I mean, would the child be real?”

None of them knew the answer or where to begin looking for it. Hannah put an end to the topic by stating it had been a stray thought and nothing more. She was just reevaluating her motivations and why she was once so determined to escape. She hadn't meant for it to become a distraction. She looked around at the gathered faces and told them that they were her family now, and she felt love for all of them.

She was rewarded with a hug as they swarmed around her, uniting in one large embrace. When it parted, they sat down, and Rajeen ordered drinks to be brought. They sat together with the masters on their thrones and the girls at their feet, talking and drinking as they enjoyed the company.

Hannah had Quinny and Umtha snuggled in close as she stroked them and sang them a little lullaby. This was why she had taken to singing; it was part of her desire to be a mother and have somebody to soothe to sleep. She would settle for her little dark angels, all nestled to her sides in peaceful bliss. It was a perfect moment of calm broken only when a tall woman with red hair ran across the harem calling for Rajeen. She ran right up to the thrones and fell to one knee as she visibly trembled before the gathering.

“What is the matter?” Rajeen asked with concern while coming to her feet.

“My lady,” the woman said as she looked up with eyes full of disbelief. “Harem girls are missing!”