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    The Elf Wife
    The Elf Wife
    The Elf Wife
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    The Elf Wife

    By Paul Lucas

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    Book3 of the Fantasy Envoy Erotica Series!

    Tobias of Winterbourne continues his epic multi-year journey to many new and exotic lands, acting as a diplomatic envoy and ambassador for his king.

    Tobias becomes the only human invited to attend the once-in-a-decade Grand Conclave of Northern Elven Houses, a prestigious meeting of many high-born elves. The exotic and sexy Lady Duana and her sister Vevina seduce him, and he quickly becomes involved in a wild scheme of marriage, political intrigue, and danger.

    Can Tobias puzzle out, much less survive, the sisters' many secrets?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPaul Lucas
    Release dateJun 26, 2014
    ISBN9781311380234
    The Elf Wife
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    Paul Lucas

    I grew up on the shores of Lake Erie, just a few snow drifts away from Buffalo, NY. I am a life long science fiction and fantasy fan, and avidly keep up on developments in the fields of science, technology, and ancient cultures.Currently I am a freelance writer and artist, with fifteen years of experience in the field. In 1998 I had a tabletop RPG published, and in 2005 my first novel CREATURA came out. My shorter works have seen the light of day in publications such as Strange Horizons, Afterburn, Tales of the Talisman, Fables, and others. Currently I do a lot of personal commissions and ghost writing work.

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      The Elf Wife - Paul Lucas

      THE ELF WIFE

      BOOK THREE of the FANTASY ENVOY SERIES

      By Paul Lucas

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      Copyright 2014 by Paul Lucas

      Cover art by Paul Lucas

      ON THE COVER: Duana and Vivana, leaders of the Silver Leaf Clan, enjoy a light-night dip in the hot springs with their pet cockatrice, Pokra.

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      Smashwords Edition

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      Other Books in the FANTASY ENVOY Series by Paul Lucas

      THE CLERIC'S FAREWELL

      THE MAD KING'S ROAD

      THE ELF WIFE

      A NIGHT AT THE DEBAUCHERY

      100 POTIONS

      DEEP DELVE (Coming Soon!)

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      CHAPTER 1

      Two dark eyes peered out from the top of the rocky outcropping. The small creature canted its beaked head curiously at the naked human soaking in the steamy water, unsure of what to make of the stranger.

      Tobias of Winterbourne had never seen the cat-sized creature’s like. As the animal crawled cautiously into view, Tobias could see that it possessed an angular avian head with piercing eyes. Its forelimbs functioned like legs, but supported a folding membrane that stretched back along its sinuous body. Some sort of wings? Its small, sleek feathers ranged in color from brownish black on its dorsal side to tan to nearly white on its stomach.

      Hello there, fellow, he said with an affable smile. The creature didn't appear hostile, and Tobias was put more at ease upon seeing a finely-wrought silver collar about its neck. Some nobleman’s pet, apparently. I'm not invading your territory, am I?

      The beast squawked guardedly.

      Or are you after some of this? The human reached behind him for a handful of butter biscuits from his small pack. He broke off a sizable piece and tossed it to his visitor.

      His feathered guest pounced on the morsel and swallowed it down in a single gulp. Any remnant of its earlier shyness completely evaporated as it bounded fearlessly over to the human, anxious for more treats. It climbed over Tobias' shoulders and chest above the waterline, sniffing at everything including the human’s half-empty carafe of wine. It buried its head in the sack of biscuits, its long, whip-like tail swaying back and forth in delight.

      Tobias let the small creature enjoy its feast, glad for at least one acquaintance in this foreign land who was honest about what he wanted.

      Tobias was the official advanced trade Envoy of the human kingdom of Raelen, over a thousand miles to the east. He was on an extended, years-long tour of many kingdoms and realms to prepare the way diplomatically for more extensive trade delegations to be sent in future years. The countries he had visited so far had mostly been indifferent, as they were already familiar with his homeland and were content with the trading status quo between them.

      But in the midst of the elven enclaves that occupied the northwest region of the continent, attitudes proved different. He had even been invited to attend the prestigious, once-in-a-decade Conclave of the Northern Houses, a meeting of all the major political players in the region. Lord Anzon, host of the Conclave and head of the prosperous House of the Crimson Hearth, had been intrigued by the prospect of increasing trade with a human nation like Raelen, whose influence had been on the rise for decades. Financial ties between Raelen and the elven enclaves had always been limited, so Tobias was grateful for the chance to establish what could be a greater economic foothold in their territory for his king.

      Lord Anzon had not only invited Tobias to the Conclave, something humans rarely attended, but had also lavished Tobias with a number of perks to make a good impression. So Tobias found himself soaking naked in a secluded mountain hot spring known only to a few of Anzon’s friends, enjoying the peace of having the spot all to himself at this late hour.

      Except for his little visitor. The feathery creature poked its head out of the sack, having eaten its fill. It nestled down beside Tobias. The Envoy very tentatively scritched it behind the horny crown on the back of its head. The animal churred contentedly.

      Pokra! A female voice called from nearby. Tobias’ new friend lifted its head. Pokra, where are you?

      Two figures stirred in the shadows of the far side of the spring, immersed to their thighs in the water. Tobias realized that they must have come from one of the other nearby pools, as the heated bodies of water of the hot spring were all networked by open channels that had been carved into the towering mountain rock centuries ago. They were designed so a bather could shift from one pool to the other without ever leaving warm water. A convenient feature for an often chilly climate.

      Two nude elf women, bearing light tan skin and silver-white hair, emerged into the moonlight and waded casually toward him.

      The pale hair was surprising. Only the ruling lords of an elven House and their immediate family were allowed to wear silver hair, a readily-recognizable mark of their station.

      Both women bore sleek, smooth-skinned bodies that for a human would seem no older than nineteen or twenty. One styled her hair short and curled inward at the shoulder. She possessed a tight, athletic physique and an almost boyish figure with a modest chest but large raspberry red nipples.

      The other's hair flowed down to the small of her back. She was much curvier than the other, with wide-sweeping hips and soft-looking breasts the size of plump apples.

      It was apparent from their similarly angled cheek bones, expressive lips, and intelligent violet eyes that they were related. But were they siblings, cousins, mother and daughter, grandmother and granddaughter? With elves and their unaging bodies it could be very difficult to tell.

      Greetings, the long-haired one said brightly. I hope Pokra isn't bothering you.

      Tobias made to stand to greet the two women, then thought better of it when he remembered his naked body. He wasn’t sure how they would take that. He sank back down to be safe and nodded to them politely. You mean this little guy? Not at all, we were just relaxing together.

      The long-haired one picked up Pokra, nestled her pet to her bosom, and scratched him gently behind his head. He squawked happily. Tobias found himself more than a little jealous of the creature.

      The skinnier one frowned slightly as she looked over the human male. My name is Vevina, and this is my younger sister, Duana. We are Ladies of the House of the Azure Heavens.

      Tobias affected a polite, diplomatic smile. I am honored, and hope you are both enjoying the evening. I am…

      Tobias of Winterbourne, Royal Envoy of the human kingdom of Raelen, Vevina finished for him with a cool voice. It would be difficult for us not to know the only human at the Conclave. We elves tend to be a gossipy lot.

      Not so different from us humans, then. So what kind of animal is Pokra there? I don’t think I’ve seen his kind before.

      Pokra is a cockatrice, Duana said.

      Tobias raised his brows in surprise. Aren’t those dangerous?

      The noble woman shook her silver head. Not the domesticated ones. A few Houses specialize in breeding them.

      I didn’t know they could be tamed, Tobias admitted. Is it true that their gaze can turn men to stone?

      The bridge of Duana’s small nose crinkled when her smile broadened. Nothing so dramatic. They are able to channel magical energy naturally, but their so-called gaze attack only locks up the muscles of their target for a short while. Pokra is so small that his paralyzation would last barely a dozen heartbeats on a human as big as yourself.

      A handy skill for a small little predator.

      Indeed. Wild cockatrices can get as big as dogs and are known to paralyze larger animals just so they can tear out the eyes for a meal. But my sweet little cockatrice would never do such a thing. Would you, Pokra? She nuzzled the small animal on the beak playfully, and Pokra nuzzled back.

      Duana contemplated Tobias for a moment with slitted eyes, then waded up and boldly sat down right next to him. Her hips bumped his under the water. Pokra settled down around her slim shoulders like a long-tailed feathery stole. Our House and Lord Anzon’s are close allies. He has told us much about you, she said. Our House is also very interested in trade with Raelen.

      The short-haired Vevina sighed, leaning back against the rocks on the other side of the human a few feet away. Tobias blinked hard, trying not to openly stare at

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