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Chapter Five: The
Festival

“c5″>"Damn, damn, damn."

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“c1″>"What’s wrong, Ep?", the Queen asked
when the cursing warrior entered her own hut.

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Eponin
froze in mid-motion. It seemed weeks since Melosa last entered her
hut. In fact, only a few days ago the Queen did spend the night
with her but only to calm her down and keep her from killing
Najara. But this wasn’t exactly what she longed for. When the
whole story with the former Conqueror began they both agreed
consuming their sexual relationship would only lead to more
conflicts and complications. So, they decided upon a period of
chastity, but here she was, casually leaning against the backrest
of the warrior's bed, and looking every inch the predator
Eponin desired with all her heart.

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“c1″>"What’s wrong, Ep?" The Queen repeated
her question. "No, don’t tell me now. Now there are more
serious matters to attend to. Come here, and pleasure your
Queen."

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Within
less than a heartbeat, one of the finest warriors of Amazon history
was on the bed, on her knees between the widespread legs of the
other woman. She pushed the leather skirt aside, and began to trace
the muscular legs right and left of her with tender fingertips as
if she soon wanted to sculpture them by the force of her
passion.

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“c1″>"No, clasp your hands behind your back,
you’re only to use your mouth. Feed of
me."

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When
the last wave of Melosa’s climax finally subsided, she found
herself in the warm embrace of her lover.

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“c1″>"Thank you for serving me."

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“c1″>"You’re welcome. I missed you, my love."
Eponin’s voice was only a hint above a whisper, still raging
with her own pent-up desire.

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She
tried to regain some self-control and finally said. "You
better hurry back to your hut, Melosa. Your dinner and your slave
are wait…" She fell silent in mid-sentence.
"I’m sorry, I know there’s nothing to be jealous
of. Tell me what to do to atone, my love."

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“c1″>Melosa’s head rested in the lap of the Amazon
warrior, and so she had to stretch to reach the woman’s cheek
with the palm of her hand in a reassuring
gesture.

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“c1″>"There’s no need, Ep. It isn’t easy for
me either. I told Xena to spend the night in the healer’s
hut. I told her she should see it as a gift for the good work she
did with the detention hut and I tried to convince myself that she
simply should have the opportunity to spend some quality time with
Gabrielle. Thania was moved to Anara’s quarters. With the
summer festival and the trial this will be their last chance of
being together. But while I was sitting here, waiting, I realised
that I also did it for me. I couldn’t stand being without you
any longer. I longed for your voice whispering in my ear, your
touch dancing on my skin. I couldn’t stand waking up without
your arms holding me tight, your scent in my nostrils. Yes, I know,
even without Xena, this will always be a dream but tonight I need
to forget all about the Queen, tonight I need to be your woman.
Please."