The Warlock (BxB)

Chapter 33

They didn't leave the barn until the next day. It took hours for their drenched clothes to dry. Casimir hung their clothes up and then found a dusty blanket. After getting off the dust, the prince laid the blanket down for the men to lay on for the night. Logain cast a spell to start a small fire to keep them warm. After what the men did together, Logain didn't mind lying naked with the prince. He felt relaxed as the prince held him in his arms.

Once the next day came and they could get dressed again, it was time to leave. Logain surprised Casimir by being the first to take his hand. The prince smiled, happy that the warlock was taking the initiative. Casimir didn't mind being the one who made the first move, but this was nice. It meant that Logain was finally opening up to him. He noticed that Logain had been slowly opening up to him for a while now, ever since they were back in Cordea. Now that they were almost home, Casimir hoped that they could take their relationship further.

Logain walked beside Casimir, giving directions when he needed to. Since Logain had been around for a long time, he knew Ambria like the back of his hand. He hadn't been everywhere in the kingdom, but he visited most parts of it. The kingdom hadn't changed that much in two hundred years. The walk was quiet, but it was pleasant. Logain didn't think he could ever enjoy a peaceful time like this with someone else.

The prince decided to break the silence between them as he asked, "So where should we go for our first date?"

Logain blushed at the thought of spending time with the prince in public. He liked being alone with him, but they wouldn't get this much alone time once Casimir returned to the palace. The prince would always have eyes on him. If Casimir left the palace, he would have soldiers following him to protect him, and the church would keep an eye on him. Logain didn't know if he could handle it if people were constantly watching them.

He had to ask, "How will we be able to see each other? Won't you get in trouble if people see you trying to meet up with a man?"

Casimir shot him a smirk. "I only met you in the first place because I decided to sneak out of the castle. I know my way around the palace, and I know every secret passage. I won't allow people to follow me and ruin our date."

That was reassuring to hear, but Logain was still skeptical. People would recognize the prince on the streets unless he wore a disguise. Wearing a cloak with a hood would only get him so far. If they wanted to go on a date, then it needed to be somewhere outside of the capital where they could be alone.

"A picnic sounds nice. I know a few beautiful places where no one will bother us and you won't have to worry about being seen." There was a glade not far from Logain's house they could go to. Not only did Logain choose to build his home far away from people, but he chose a spot surrounded by various pretty locations. He would love to take the prince to a few of them.

Casimir gently squeezed Logain's hand and said, "I'll be happy to go with you anywhere."

His words made Logain's heart race. He never thought that someone could make him feel like this before. Logain always held onto the useless belief that maybe one day his first love would return his feelings. When that never happened, Logain wanted to give up hope. He didn't want to get close to humans because their lives were limited, but here he was, spending time with and falling for a mortal. He knew he shouldn't open his heart to the prince, yet it was hard to do so when Casimir treated him this way. Casimir gave him the affection he craved for so long. He was tired of being lonely, so he was willing to let the prince into his life.

But Casimir's inevitable fate would always taunt him. If he continued down this path with the prince, he already knew how it would end. A happy future with the prince could only last for so long, but Logain decided to keep his worries and doubts to himself. He didn't want to ruin the peaceful mood as they ventured to his home.

To lighten his mood, he said, "Why don't we go on our first date tomorrow? You'll be spending time at my home anyway, so we should make the most of our time together. After all, I don't know when I'll see you again once you return home."

"It's a date then. While yes, I'll be busy once I go back to the castle, that's not going to stop me from coming to see you. And while I stay with you, why don't we work on your teleportation magic? I can help you regulate your magic like before, and once you become a professional, you can teleport to my room whenever you'd like." Casimir smirked when he said that last part. His words sounded innocent, but there was a hidden meaning behind it.

Logain blushed when he realized what Casimir was hinting at, but he didn't comment on it. After last night, Logain wouldn't mind doing that again with the prince. If they kept doing it, then maybe eventually Logain would be okay with taking it further. If Logain was going to lose his virginity, then he wanted the prince to take it. Casimir was his first kiss, and now he wanted him to be the first person he had sex with. The warlock tightened his grip on Casimir's hand. The prince was making him think lewd thoughts, which didn't cross his mind often.

It was true though that Casimir helped him feel like he was in control of his magic. Even now as they held hands, Logain didn't feel like his magic was running wild. He could feel his magic flowing through his veins, but it was calm. This was how most normal warlocks and witches felt. Magic wasn't a scary thing for them. Casimir was the first person to ever make Logain feel like this. It would be hard to let go of Casimir when the time came.

As they continued their journey, they made small talk, and soon enough, Logain's home came into view. On top of a hill sat an old home, but it looked to be well-kept. Logain clearly took care of his house, and it was bigger than Casimir was expecting. Since the warlock liked his privacy, the prince thought Logain would want something small that didn't stick out. However, the house was a decent size, much bigger than one person needed, and plenty of flowers surrounded the home. Steps led up from the bottom of the hill and all the way to the front porch. Far in the distance, Casimir could make out his kingdom. Logain was closer than Casimir realized, but it wasn't like the prince ever came out this way. If they had never met on that fateful day, Casimir would have continued to never know about Logain's existence. He was glad he ran away from home on that very day.

Logain gestured to his house. "Welcome to my home. It's not much, but you're free to stay as long as you'd like. Just . . . stay out of the library at the very top. It's a mess . . ."

It was embarrassing to admit that, but Logain didn't want the prince to accidentally stumble upon it when he explored the house. Logain could tell that Casimir was itching to get inside and see what the place was like, but he tried to patiently wait for Logain to invite him in. With a sigh, Logain firmly held the prince's hand and led him to the front door.

Casimir was allowed to stay for as long as he liked. Logain didn't mind, and his heart raced at the thought of having a guest. It would be interesting to have the crown prince of Ambria stay with him.