BXBX NOVEL Chapter 1016: Shani's And Selene's Introduction
Chapter 1016: Shani\'s And Selene\'s Introduction
"How long has this been going on?" Reena asked, her raised eyebrow sharply focused on Orion.
"It\'s been ongoing for some time," Orion replied. "For Shani, it started around the time we managed to rescue her child. As for Selene, it began when the Prismarions started settling within the Orion Cities."
Reena nodded. She was merely curious about the timeline of Orion\'s relationships with the two women. She had heard rumours within the farm about Caretaker Shani\'s and Orion\'s Kushi session. However, it wasn\'t strange for the Village Chief to be desired by all, including the Caretakers, and with the Village\'s culture, she had swept it under the carpet.
However, she now recognized her oversight, realizing that Orion\'s tastes were far from conventional.
As for Selene, Orion already had his clutches on Ursa and Lyra, her, their mother, and Gina, so she wasn\'t surprised by his ability to grasp both mother and daughter. Her interest shifted to how Crystalia and others would react to this revelation.
Noticing the mixed reactions from Celeste, Gina, Celia, and Vivian, who were seated beside her, Reena shook her head with a tired smile. "I apologize for not catching on sooner. He managed to keep it well-hidden."
Celeste sighed deeply, her shoulders slumping with exhaustion. She could have been more accepting and even pleased if Orion had brought home an unknown woman who could
seamlessly fit into one of the existing household factions.
But with the two women he had chosen, both a Key Leader-one being a Caretaker of Paradise managing resources and the other a ruler of her race-how could she not be concerned? Thankfully, they would initially hold the positions of Mistresses; otherwise, she feared the household\'s power dynamics would be thrown into chaos.
That boy was truly testing her patience!
Celeste glanced at Orion, noting how he deliberately avoided her gaze.
It seemed she would need to talk seriously with him about the types of women he should consider, or else he might bring home a goddess one day, further unsettling the household\'s balance.
"Do you want to handle this discussion later, or should I?" Celia asked, her fierce gaze briefly fixed on Orion before turning to Celeste.
Despite her temperament mellowing to Vivian\'s level after giving birth, she was ready to use it to ensure Orion fully understood the implications of the women being introduced to the household.
"I\'ll take care of it," Celeste nodded.
On the other side of the room, Elysia\'s eyes sparkled with excitement as she observed Selene, while Crystalia\'s gaze was as sharp as daggers, focused intently on her. Merida and Maya wore sour expressions, realizing that despite their roles as Mistresses, the power dynamics in the household were shifting away from their former status.
As the household began to bombard them with questions before they could deliver their prepared speeches, Shani and Selene lowered their heads, overwhelmed with shyness and embarrassment.
They quickly realized that the women\'s appearance outside the household wasn\'t the same as inside. They were blunt with their words, displaying every bit of their emotions, and, most of all, as individuals who possessed far more power and authority than an ordinary inhabitant of Paradise, they could sense their calculating gaze.
With such a diverse mix of races and ages, the atmosphere was far more intense and complex than either Shani or Selene had anticipated. Under Crystalia\'s searing gaze, Selene\'s head drooped even further, her fingers nervously fidgeting.
Suddenly, a voice rang out, cutting through the tension in the main room.
"Welcome to your new household. I know you both have prepared a lot to say, but I have pressing matters to attend to, and I don\'t think I need to stay any longer. I\'ll be taking my leave," Seraphina said, rising from her seat.
Although she was also stunned by Orion\'s choice of mistress, she had a good relationship with both women and saw no reason to remain. She decided to return to her lab, as she could catch up on the details later.
Whisperwing perched on Seraphina\'s shoulder as she exited the room. Initially, she was displeased with Orion\'s punishment, but Whisperwing had come to appreciate it.
Spending time with Seraphina allowed her to observe and learn valuable skills-knowledge that would otherwise require payment from the alchemist and healer. She understood this was far preferable to spending time with Lyra and Derry, who had little regard for anyone\'s feelings and frequently got on others\' nerves.
Willow and Breezeflutter have been spending time with Fiona and are already blending into the household. Meanwhile, Maeve, due to her role as the Vice Guild Master of the Gardeners Guild, has been slowly integrating into the household, but her progress was impressively fast. Seraphina had already promised to help her explore the Pixies\' racial ability, so who knows, they might eventually find a way to shrink Orion so that he could give her his seed also.
"I think it\'s best to return to look after the children. Shani, Selene, please make yourselves at home," Saria said, her voice echoing through the main room.
She rose from her seat, Grace cradled in her arms. Although the children upstairs were still asleep, she could already anticipate the impending chaos and preferred to be in the calming presence of the children rather than here.
Grace gazed at Shani and Selene with wide, bright eyes. While she didn\'t fully grasp the details of the conversation around her, she understood that the two women, one of whom she recognized as a Caretaker from the farm, were now her new mothers. This realization thrilled her. It meant she would be free to visit her favourite sections of the farm and play to her heart\'s content without her mother\'s usual strictness during playtime.
She thought that if only her father could make all the Caretakers on the farm her mother\'s, she\'d be free to explore every corner of the farm without restrictions.
\'I believe in you, Daddy,\' Grace thought, smiling brightly as she raised her thumb toward Orion as if reaching out to him.
Anara, Malaia, and Dariya stayed behind. It wasn\'t every day they got to witness such a moment, especially since their tasks often demanded their constant attention, making it challenging to attend household meetings. They appreciated the thrill amidst the chaos, which helped them bond with their sisters and make up for their time away.