As soon as Erik mentioned the difference between them, curiosity flashed through Naeku’s eyes, and Leia pouted slightly.
"Right..." Naeku muttered, still leaning on Erik’s shoulder as pleasure radiated softly through her tired body. She narrowed her eyes at her aunt, eager for a little payback after Leia’s teasing. "Exactly what happened between you two? Why are you... calling him that word?"
Leia’s pout quickly turned into a playful smirk. "Daddy made me an offer I couldn’t refuse... He reminded me why I did what I did, and offered an alternative—one that I gladly accepted."
Her gaze drifted over to Erik’s still-hard, fluid-covered cock, and almost imperceptibly licked her lips. "Of course, if he hadn’t been dicking me down thoroughly at the time, I might not have listened... Until yesterday, I was a silly, bad girl..."
Slowly, she started undressing as she sank to her knees with a bright smile, her eyes focused on Erik now. Naeku watched with surprise, Erik with glee. With the beginnings of true devotion, she looked up at Erik, before tightly hugging his leg.
"I— I know you have a good relationship with your grandmother, but I’ve relinquished any remaining threads of care that existed between me and my parents, Naeku..." she whispered softly, despite her eyes remaining trained on Erik. "I realised those threads were preventing me from being happy."
Finally, she glanced at Naeku again, her gaze now equal parts anxious, guilty, and sad. "I... chose your husband as my new Daddy, to replace the one I lost at that moment. He’s... the only authority figure in my life now, but... I’d understand if this is too weird for you. I— All I want is to be with the people I love, a— and you’re one of them, so if you say no, then..."
She left her implication hanging in the air, but everyone understood she was willing to abandon this path if Naeku asked her to. Although Naeku had not rejected the new her, accepting her as one of her husband’s lovers was understandably different.
Erik’s newest wife blinked and stayed silent for a moment. By now, she was sitting on her own strength again and clearly looked shocked.
Her silence quickly caused a little anxiety to slip into Leia’s expression, but Erik extended a hand to caress her cheek. Seeking comfort, Leia instantly leaned into her new Daddy’s touch.
"Don’t worry, she’s just surprised," he smirked, glancing at Naeku while talking to Leia. "I don’t feel any rejection from her."
Having already heard about the bond that existed between Erik and his wives, a clear sigh of relief escaped Leia’s lips, but she didn’t take her eyes off Naeku. She still needed to hear the words.
Erik’s words also freed Naeku from her shock. First blinking, she then chuckled and shook her head. "Heh, don’t worry, Aunty." She threw Erik an accusatory, but playful glance. "I knew who I’d be marrying when I accepted his proposal. He’s a lustful, womanising ass-hole, and I always knew there was a chance you’d end up in his clutches."
Unashamed, Erik chuckled. "Facts!" And then wrapped his arm around Naeku’s shoulder to pull her tighter. Giggling, Naeku rolled her eyes before focusing back on Leia, who now truly looked relieved as all tension left her body. Her aunt’s bright smile returned, now more carefree than before.
"I’m just surprised by your changes," Naeku continued, an eyebrow raised. "Growing up, you always seemed so... strong, and independent. Honestly, I never fully believed what Dad told me about your past. Why do you even need an authority figure?"
Leia giggled and smirked teasingly. "Are you saying Erik isn’t an authority figure for you...?" It was obvious they were family, as they clearly both liked to tease.
Naeku blushed and looked away with a pout. "T— That’s different... I— It’s bedroom only, b— because we both enjoy it... I don’t need nor want him to be an authority figure in my life all the time."
At this time, Erik interrupted with a playful smirk. "I mean... I’m still an authority figure in your professional life, though."
Obviously, there was still a subordinate relationship between them, as Erik was Emperor, and Naeku the highest commander of his forces.
"Ugh," Naeku grumbled, rolling her eyes. "Yes, yes. The only time I won’t jump on command is during personal, non-sex-related moments. Don’t undermine my point!"
Leia smiled at their interaction. Despite her niece’s disgruntled words, she could see how happy Naeku was with him, and that filled her with joy of her own. Meanwhile, Erik chuckled.
"That’s because you’re actually far stronger and more independent than I am, Naeku," Leia finally answered a little more seriously, but still smiling brightly as she hugged Erik’s leg. "I’ve been pretending for almost as long as I can remember, but... I don’t care about independence that much, and I’m not strong enough to get the things I want myself."
She looked back at Erik again. "I don’t mind trading my independence for the protection of someone strong enough to give me everything I want!"
Naeku blinked and looked at her aunt, fascinated by the changes she saw. "Well, if you’re happy, then it’s whatever to me, I guess..." she muttered, before smirking at both her and Erik. "I’m guessing you won’t be marrying her, then?"
"Heh, no," Erik chuckled, and looked down at Leia with a possessive grin. Before continuing, he gently pushed his thumb between her lips, and she dutifully began sucking on it. "Leia here will be my personal little slut, my servant, and my mother’s handmaiden."
Still suckling, Leia nodded and spoke with his thumb in her mouth. "I’ll be whatever you want me to be, Daddy..."
"Such a good girl you turned out to be," Erik grinned, before raising his other hand and conjuring the dark green glow of Elora’s magic. "So, are you finally ready to make this official, or do you still want to talk to my mother as well?"
Still suckling, Leia shook her head, her eyes focused on the green glowing hand with only a hint of hesitation. "N— No, Daddy. I already did that after talking to my brother. I— I’m ready for your mark."
"Good girl," Erik nodded. Without hesitation, he grabbed Leia’s throat and started conjuring the collar of runes representing the Bond of Service. Gasping, Leia felt it happen. Her body tensed as her soul became enchained. She could feel the ability to resist if she wanted, but... now that the moment was there, she actually dove into the certainty he offered without hesitation.
Moments later, Erik had officially acquired another servant and member of his harem.