Claws of the Dragon

Chapter 16

Donna wiped down her work surface, getting together a new package for Alcina. "I should've known Alcina would've found out that consuming the pollen had the same effects, perhaps stronger." Angie called out, coming into the kitchen with a fresh batch of honey. The wheels clicked against the wooden floors, soon coming to a complete halt. Donna brought over a jar of pollen, having collected it for a while to pollinate her plants. Donna rolled up her sleeves, grabbing the large jar and mixing in the pollen. "What are you setting the intention to?" Angie asked quietly, looking at the dropper of pomegranate juice. "Love, sexual and romantic attraction." Donna's words were soft. She was happy to help Alcina get what she wanted, just as long as she recorded the effects.

Mixing in a couple of drops, Donna had Angie help her start the jarring process. She filled 120 pounds worth of honey, each half gallon jar weighing 6 pounds. Setting the jars in hot water to seal them, she then carefully placed the jars in a safe crate marked 'Beneviento Honey' to keep it hidden. "What if Alcina stops giving her the honey?" Angie asked, putting a lid on a crate holding 4 jars. "Alcina has instructions on how to wean (Y/N) off it if she so chooses to." Donna got the crates onto her carriage.

Once at the castle, maidens stacked the crates in the food supply closet. Donna went to the opened crates to check how much was used. Luckily, this shipment came in during their dinner. Donna snuck into the kitchen, spying on what food was being prepared. Your food was slightly sweetened by the honey, especially your drinks. Donna eyed a glass you had been using, it was in the sink to be washed. There was a small amount of pollen remaining, but it for the most part mixed in rather well.

Sneaking into Alcina's sleeping quarters, Donna found Alcina's journal with a honeycomb stamped onto it. She looked into it, smiling.

Day 1
(Y/N) never noticed that there was pollen in their food. The maidens slipped the honey mixture into what ever could use some sweetening. (Y/N) is still hesitant and mildly hostile, as expected. They look so beautiful in the moonlight, I want to hold them in their sleep beside me. I wonder if Daniela can tell me more.

Donna flipped through a few pages, then grinned.

Day 49
(Y/N) has been very affectionate. I have started to produce the honey into mead, perhaps the fermentation process will aid in strengthening the pollen. I will only give them small amounts at a time, I don't want to make our love a lie. They will love me in truth, I need them to truly love me.

Donna closed the book, sneaking out. This is perfect.