The dining table looks magnificent tonight. Hot steam rises from plates of roasted venison, creamy mushroom soup filled with mama herbs, fresh vegetables, and warm bread straight from the oven. At the center sits Aleena’s special Elven dish — delicate rice mixed with moonflower petals and spiced talong mushrooms. The entire room smells incredible.

Everyone sits around the long table except for two empty chairs reserved for Lola and Roku. I pull out my phone and call Lola.

"We’re almost there," she answers, sounding slightly nervous. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

A few minutes later, the doorbell rings. I stand up and walk toward the front door. The moment I open it, both women step inside.

Lola enters first, looking visibly awkward. As a centaur, her massive horse body struggles with the doorway. She has to duck and turn sideways, her hooves clopping loudly against the wooden floor. Her face flushes deep red with embarrassment as she moves through the living room. She wears a tight red corset that pushes her enormous breasts up dramatically, threatening to spill free with every breath. A flowing black skirt covers her powerful lower half. Red lip gloss makes her full lips stand out even more, and she flashes me a brilliant but shy smile.

Roku follows quietly behind her. She wears a simple cyan blouse that hugs her toned body and a short black skirt that shows off her long, muscular legs. Low-profile shoes and a cute headband complete the look. Despite the cheap clothing, she still looks very feminine and cute. It bothers me again. With her earnings as an adventurer and now a part-time pornstar, she should easily afford better clothes. The thought only deepens my suspicion that someone is taking advantage of her.

Just before we reach the dining room, both women pause.

"Thank you for inviting us, Jacob," Roku says softly, her ears twitching.

Lola nods as well. "Yes, thank you. We really appreciate it."

I chuckle and shake my head. "Don’t act like visitors. From now on, both of you will be part of my family."

I reach out and take both their hands before leading them into the dining room.

The moment we step inside, the atmosphere turns thick and heavy, as if a powerful monster just entered the house. The cheerful chatter dies instantly. Aleena, Lilith, and Erin all stare at the newcomers with different expressions after noticing me holding their hands.

Aleena’s eyes widen at Lola’s massive centaur frame. Lilith’s succubus tail flicks with open interest as she studies Roku’s athletic build. Erin crosses her arms, her gaze sharp and slightly suspicious. She already knows Lola and Roku, yet she still watches them carefully with scrutiny.

The only person who stays completely unfazed is Pico. It’s as if she doesn’t care about whatever tension is filling the room. Her eyes remain glued to the variety of food on the table.

I guide Lola and Roku to their seats. Lola carefully lowers her large body onto the reinforced bench we prepared, though even that barely looks sturdy enough. Roku sits more gracefully, but her tail curls nervously around the chair legs.

"Everyone," I announce calmly, "these are Lola and Roku. They’ll be joining us for dinner tonight."

Aleena recovers first and offers a warm smile. "Welcome to our home. We made plenty of food, so please eat as much as you want."

Lilith leans forward with a mischievous grin. "So you’re the ones Jacob has been spending extra time with lately."

Erin stays mostly quiet, but her eyes keep flicking between the two new women and me, clearly thinking about something. This succubus only knows how to create insane conspiracies inside her head.

I sit at the head of the table, feeling the charged energy in the air.

I raise my hand slightly and speak first, addressing Roku and Lola. "Sorry about that. My wives can be a bit... intense sometimes. But they’re not bad people."

Right on cue, Aleena, Lilith, and Erin apologize at the same time.

"We are deeply sorry!" they say in unison.

Then Erin leans back with a mischievous smirk. "It’s mostly Aleena’s fault though. She watched Jacob’s shoot with Lola and kept talking about how much he was enjoying himself. Then she dragged me and Lilith into it."

Aleena’s face burns bright red. "That’s not true! Don’t twist the story!"

Lilith and Erin giggle playfully at her embarrassment. The tension in the room eases slightly as everyone starts laughing.

Roku suddenly chimes in, her ears twitching. "I watched that video too. I have to admit... it’s the first time I’ve seen a vampire satisfy a woman without drinking blood. Especially a centaur. You know how they’re famous for taking the biggest dicks."

Lola’s face instantly turns crimson. She nearly chokes on her drink. "Roku! Stop saying rubbish like that!"

The table erupts into light laughter again. Even I can’t stop myself from smiling. The atmosphere slowly warms as everyone begins eating properly.

Pico attacks her plate with fierce determination. She devours large chunks of roasted venison, cracking bones loudly and sucking out every bit of marrow. She wastes absolutely nothing.

After finishing her bowl, she wipes her hands clean and suddenly stands up. Without warning, she walks directly toward Roku and lifts her cyan blouse in one swift motion, exposing her toned, scarred abs.

Roku freezes, stunned and embarrassed. "W-what are you doing?!" she shouts while trying to pull her blouse back down.

Pico remains completely serious. She runs her hands across Roku’s ripped abdominal muscles with open admiration.

"You have a great body," Pico mutters sincerely. "The body of a true warrior. I hope my body becomes this fit someday."

Roku’s golden eyes shine briefly before dimming again. She gently pushes Pico’s hands away. "It would be better if I actually had the Warrior class."

Pico looks shocked for a second but quickly shakes her head. "Your class shouldn’t decide your destiny. Master taught me that even with the trashiest class, you can still reach a high Rank if you use it properly."

Roku’s expression softens noticeably. She briefly glances toward me across the table, as if wanting to say something important, but ultimately purses her lips and stays silent.

I reach out and gently pull Pico back toward her seat. "That’s enough, Pico. Come sit down."

She obeys immediately, returning to her chair with a happy sway of her tail.

I look around the table at everyone — my wives, Lola, Roku, and Pico and feel a deep sense of satisfaction.

I clear my throat and begin speaking softly, turning first toward Lilith, Erin, and Aleena. The firelight flickers across their faces, highlighting the way they watch me with expectant eyes.

"Even though I plan to marry the three of you as my wives," I say steadily, "that doesn’t mean you should treat the others as anything less than equals. We all move forward together."

I shift my gaze toward Roku, Lola, and Pico, meeting each of their eyes in turn. Pico immediately sits straighter, her ears twitching with anticipation. Roku crosses her arms while Lola adjusts her powerful centaur frame on the bench.

"You three will become my Mistresses," I say before continuing immediately. "You are all vital parts of my journey. Together, we’ll build great names for ourselves. I already spoke with each of you individually about this, but I want everything out in the open now. If anyone objects, raise your hand."

Silence settles over the table.

I scan their expressions, my chest tight with the weight of the moment. But no one raises a hand. Relief washes through me, followed by a surge of pride.

Pico breaks the silence first. Excitement lights up her face, her eyes sparkling as she leans forward.

"Master, I’ll gladly become your mistress!" she declares joyfully. "I look forward to having your pups!"

Everyone immediately glares at her with killing intent.

Aleena’s eyes narrow dangerously. Lilith and Erin exchange sharp looks as their succubi instincts flare. Roku’s jaw tightens while Lola huffs in embarrassment, her cheeks burning red.

Pico freezes in her chair. Her excited expression crumbles into wide-eyed panic as she slowly realizes the disaster she unleashed.

I suppress a chuckle, though warmth spreads through my chest at her unfiltered enthusiasm. She always speaks directly from the heart without any filter, and I love that about her even when it creates chaos. Thankfully, she still hasn’t exposed herself as a snitch yet.

Roku clears her throat, drawing everyone’s attention back to her. She uncrosses her arms and looks directly at me, her voice firm but sincere.

"I don’t mind becoming your mistress, Jacob, as long as you treat me right. I vow my loyalty to you. I’m even willing to form a contract if it makes things official."

I gently shake my head. "I don’t need a contract, Roku. It would make me feel like I’m owning slaves instead of building genuine partnerships with women I care about."

I glance toward Lilith and Erin. "I tried convincing these two to terminate their lifetime contracts, but they refused. It helps calm their Succubi curse, so they remain the only exceptions."

Lilith smiles slyly while leaning against Erin, who nods in agreement as her fingers lazily trace circles across the table.

Lola suddenly speaks up, her face burning bright red. She taps her hooves nervously against the floor.

"You’re a jerk, Jacob. You wounded my pride as a Centaur by not marrying me outright. But... because I like you, I agree to become your mistress."

Her admission hits me squarely in the chest. I can see the vulnerability beneath her fiery words — the way her ears flick back and her shoulders tense slightly.

I sigh and rub the back of my neck. "Truthfully, I would treat all of you equally as partners. Every single one of you matters to me."

The words settle warmly over the group. I feel their eyes on me, filled with affection and growing acceptance.

Next, I reach into my inventory and pull out a bottle of rich dark wine. The glass feels cool in my hand as I open it with a soft pop. I pour generously into each glass, the liquid gleaming ruby red beneath the firelight.

I raise my glass.

"To us. To our new bonds, shared journeys, and building something great together."

They all raise their glasses in response.

The clink echoes warmly throughout the room as crystal meets crystal.