For the past week, Cassian had fallen into a new routine, waking up daily to Lucy in one form or another—sometimes with her mouth, other times with her breasts, or whatever she felt like using to rouse him.
Cassian didn't mind at all; in fact, he enjoyed it. The mornings began with Lucy gently stroking his member, and from there, they would spend the rest of the morning together. After a shared bath, they would head to Katherine's room, where she was still in bed, recovering from the massage Cassian had given her the night before.
He had been enjoying his time with both of them, and today was no different—except that he was also focused on swinging his sword and gathering mana to fill up the circle. Thankfully, he managed to complete that task. To his luck, Katherine had arranged for an expert to examine the effects all this accumulated mana might have on his body and other aspects of his health.
Katherine had explained that this particular expert was well-versed in both human biology and the unique physiology of Circle Warriors. While Circle Warriors might appear similar to humans on a basic level—such as having the same heart shape or organs functioning in a similar manner—they were far stronger and more resilient, able to perform tasks with greater efficiency and withstand damage more easily. The true differences, however, were found on a deeper cellular and blood level, where the intricacies of their enhanced biology set them apart from regular humans.
Cassian was surprised to learn who the expert was—he had met her once before and was still in her debt. He wasn't sure if Lady Katherine would allow him to repay her, especially considering the "currency" he'd be offering: his services as a masseur.
The expert was none other than Rowena Alacio, Katherine's supposed friend, the very woman who had helped Cassian when his bones had broken the first time, providing him with a bone-repairing potion.
Katherine shared the news with him during their evening massage session, which primarily focused on her upper body. Cassian, as usual, had been refining his massage techniques based on what he'd learned from the massage books he learned the lower body massage technqiues.
Cassian had gotten the hang of his massage techniques and had even reached an expert level. It wasn't too difficult for someone skilled in massage to refine their craft. Now, he was incorporating his knowledge of human anatomy into his methods, making the massages even more effective. With the arrival of the expert in human biology, he thought he might finally have the chance to perfect his full-body massage technique.
Lost in these thoughts, he slipped his hands under Katherine's clothing, reaching her collar and squeezing her breasts gently as she wrote something down from one of her books into her research notes. He couldn't help but ask, "Is Lady Rowena really coming all the way from the kingdom just for me?"
Katherine shook her head with a smile and said, "Cass, my dear, you're very special to me. So much so, I wouldn't hesitate to kill hundreds just to save you."
Cassian looked confused, not sure where that had come from, but he was still touched. It made him happy to know how much Katherine cared for him. He smiled and said, "Thank you, my lady," as his hands gently played with her hardening nipples, enjoying the sensation.
Katherine relaxed back into her chair, continuing, "But that's just me. As for Rowena, you're nothing to her. She has other things to do, which is why she's here. To her, you're just another task to get through."
Her words struck him, and she noticed his smile faltering as he squeezed her breasts. "You didn't have to say it like that, my lady..." he murmured.
"Then how should I have said it?" Katherine asked with a smile, raising her hips slightly to slide off her skirt, while Cassian continued to massage her breasts. Her big, toned thighs were now exposed, with only her peach-colored panties covering part of her lower body.
Cassian, picking up on the hint that it was time for the usual massage, began to unbutton her shirt. He pouted slightly, saying, "I don't know... maybe not so harsh, I think..."
"Oh, did I make my little Cass angry?" Katherine teased in a playful, childlike tone, seeing the pout on his face. She squeezed his cheeks and shook her head, clearly enjoying the moment.
Any embarrassment or awkwardness between them had faded over the past week, likely due to whatever Cassian had done to her. Katherine had even accidentally muttered his name in her moans at times, making them both more open and less self-conscious about everything. She no longer cared if Cassian knew she was awake while he massaged her; she just pretended to sleep for the added pleasure it brought.
For Cassian, he enjoyed it just as much. He only hoped she would move a little more, making things even more erotic.
Today was the day Cassian thought he would make her move to, and as he followed Katherine into her bed, he helped her remove her wet panties and bra, leaving her fully bare. Katherine smiled at him, her gaze lingering on the noticeable bulge in his pants. 'He's not even trying to hide it anymore,' she thought, feeling a mix of anticipation and desire as he brushed against her body. It wasn't just an accidental brush—each touch was a deliberate press and grind as he continued working on her arms. Finally, he asked her to lie down.
Cassian began working on her waist, his hands moving with practiced ease. After a moment, he hesitated before speaking up. "My lady, I have a request."
Katherine's smile faltered, turning a bit bitter. She knew that whenever Cassian said this, his requests were usually difficult for her. Still, she nodded and replied, "Ask away."
As usual, Cassian hesitated before finally speaking. "Can you stay awake for today's massage?"
Just as she had guessed, it was another difficult and embarrassing request for her. Placing an arm over her face to hide her expression, she sighed softly and said, "I'll try..."