A Rogue in the Night

Chapter 1

"That's it! Pack your bags and get out!" Chester yelled, throwing Tyde to the floor and slamming a bag against his chest. "This was your last straw, I've already got a buyer lined up for you." Chester stormed out of the door, punching the wall as he walked out.

Tyde frantically scooped up as much as he could into the bag, but he only had a few seconds before two large, burly half orcs came into the room and dragged him out. "Wait! No! I'm not done getting my stuff!"

"Too bad! You're never coming back again, it's lost forever." They laughed cruelly.

"Please! I'll do better I promise!! The fire wasn't my fault!" Tyde begged to Chester.

"You pulled every single one of my men out of here for that damn twink and risked everyone's lives!" Chester spit in his face. "You're lucky I'm only going this far." The two men tossed Tyde out like a sack of flour and slammed the door shut.

"Well, well, well... what do we have here?" A tall man loomed over Tyde. He could barely make out the long frame leaning over him in the dark. Some faint torchlight leaked in from the entrance to the cave, illuminating the outline of the stranger. He could see the luscious locks cascading from his head down to his thighs, curling around his form in a playful manner.

Tyde scrambled to his feet, trying to get a better look at the man. "Who- who ar-"

"Now, now, kitten whiskers, calm down. You'll be coming home with me tonight. Would you like to see your new home?" He held out a hand, allowing Tyde to get a glimpse of the olive toned skin with patches of russet brown. He carefully took his hand, feeling the rough callouses around the palm with surprisingly soft fingers that dexterously wrapped around his hand. He could feel a hidden strength below the skin, sending a slight thrill of fear (and excitement) up his spine. The man then led Tyde out of the cave, skipping along elegantly.