Distressing Dominance | Owl House x Reader

Chapter 28

We laid there, not speaking, just listening to each other breathe. It was a simple, intimate moment that felt more profound than any spell I had ever cast. I stroked her hair, the softness of it beneath my fingers, and she traced patterns on my chest, her touch sending sparks of warmth through my body.

Our breaths grew shallower as sleep claimed us, the events of the day slipping away into the shadows of the night. But even in the quiet darkness, I couldn’t shake the feeling that everything had changed. The sex, the swim, the connection we had made, it all felt like the beginning of something new, something that could never have existed in the mundane world I had left behind.

The following morning, the house was eerily quiet. Eda had left early to deal with the aftermath of the battle, leaving us a note to be careful and not to leave the house. The tension of the night before had left its mark on the Owl House, the walls seeming to breathe a sigh of relief at the reprieve from the chaos.

I rolled over to face Amity, the soft light of dawn illuminating her face. She was still asleep, her features relaxed and peaceful. The fiery hair that had once been a beacon of anger and frustration laid in soft waves across the pillow, and her bare skin was dotted with freckles that looked like a constellation of stars. I couldn't help but lean in and press a gentle kiss to her forehead, feeling the warmth of her skin against my lips.

Her eyes fluttered open, and she smiled sleepily up at me. "Morning," she murmured, stretching her arms out like a lazy cat. "What do we do now?"

The question hung in the air, heavier than the silence that had enveloped the house. "I don't know," I admitted, my voice thick with the weight of the decision that laid before me. "But I do know that I can't hide here forever. I have to find a way to get back to the human realm."

Amity's smile faltered, and she sat up, her eyes searching mine. "But what about us?" she asked, the vulnerability in her voice piercing my heart. "What we shared... it was real."

I took a deep breath, the gravity of the situation settling in my chest like a stone. "I know," I said, my voice barely above a whisper. "And it's something I'll never forget." I gently grabbed her hand before continuing, "Come with me, Amity, we can live together in the human realm, without the fear of being killed."

Her eyes lit up with hope, but just as quickly dimmed. "But what about my family?" she asked, her voice trembling. "I can't just leave them behind. They'd never understand."

I nodded, understanding the conflict that raged within her. "I get it," I said, squeezing her hand. "But you can still visit them whenever you want. The portal that brought me here can take you back and forth."

Her expression was a tumult of emotions: hope, doubt, fear. "But the Emperor's Coven," she said, her voice barely a whisper. "They'll never let me go. We have to help the Titan fulfill his mission first, before we even fantasize about a peaceful future."

I sighed, the weight of our conversation settling on my shoulders. She was right, of course. The fate of two worlds hung in the balance, and our personal desires had to take a back seat to the greater good. "We'll figure it out together," I promised, my voice firm with resolve. "Let's help the Titan then...right now."

Amity nodded, determination replacing the uncertainty in her eyes. We both knew that the path ahead was fraught with danger, but the bond we had formed was stronger than any fear. We had to be careful, though, the Emperor's Coven was more powerful than we could ever hope to be, and we had to tread lightly.

We crept out of the Owl House, the early morning air feeling cool and fresh on our skin. The forest was waking up around us, the sounds of birds and distant howls of creatures a stark reminder of the world we were fighting for. We made our way back to the clearing where I had first met the Titan. The massive creature laid there, his form now more solid and less ethereal, a testament to the power he was gathering.

As we approached, the Titan's eyes snapped open, the golden orbs gleaming in the early light. He looked at us both, and I could see the hunger for knowledge and power in his gaze. "You've made your decision," he rumbled, his voice like the grinding of ancient bones.

Amity stepped forward, her hand still in mine. "We're with you," she declared firmly. "We'll help you fulfill your mission."

The Titan's smile was a thing of beauty, his teeth gleaming like polished gold. "Excellent," he boomed. "The time for preparations is almost at an end. Soon, the emperor's reign will be no more, and the Boiling Isles will be free. Sadly, we have wasted time and the Emperor retook his fortress, I was not able to stop him on my own."

"What happened?" I asked, a knot forming in my stomach.

The Titan's expression grew serious. "The Emperor's Coven found out about you leaving our side and moved swiftly. They pushed me out after hours of battle and have now fortified their position, it won't be easy to challenge them now." He paused, his gaze intense. "But fear not, we still have a chance. The human world holds secrets even they are unaware of, and with your knowledge and your human curiosity, we can find a way to tip the scales in our favor."

Amity and I exchanged a look, her grip on my hand tightening. "What kind of secrets?" she asked, her voice steady despite the fear that I knew she must be feeling.

The Titan leaned closer, his massive form seeming to shrink slightly so that we could hear his whispered words. "There are relics of power scattered throughout the human realm, artifacts that can amplify the magic of those who wield them. With your help, we can find these relics and use them to challenge the Emperor's dominance."