[Matthew's POV]
We had spent two days traveling to the city of Eratria, even though we were moving as fast as possible.
Our original caravan would be delayed by at least a week, so it would only arrive in five days and leave two days after that.
We decided to join another caravan for the rest of the journey, which would depart in four days.
Since we'd be staying longer than expected, our group chose to stick together and rent an entire villa at one of the best inns in the city.
I figured the system would add new mommies from this city, but since I hadn't achieved anything with the ones already listed, the system hadn't updated.
In just four days, without knowing anyone in the city, it was nearly impossible to make progress. So the plan was to focus on the three targets already defined.
Zahira was off the table for now, I wouldn't make any moves until I learned more about her, now that I knew she wasn't just a simple merchant.
Nicasia would be the easiest, but also the most expensive. There was no way I'd let that monster Drako lay a finger on my Lilian.
That left Derya. Today would be our first cooking lesson, where I'd teach her how to make pizza.
Well, actually, Rose would give the lesson. I had spent the last few days training her for it.
The villa we were staying in had a private kitchen, which we would use for today's lesson.
"Lady Valenci, it's a pleasure to have you this afternoon," I greeted her, taking her hand and kissing it.
"Mr. Matthew, you can call me Derya. After these days traveling together, I think we can drop the formality," she replied.
"Of course, if you wish, Derya," I said her name with my most charming smile.
"This is Rose, the cook of my company," I introduced her.
"Of course, we've already met," Derya replied.
"Lady Derya," Rose greeted her with a bow.
"Would you like a cup of tea, Derya? We have some time before we begin the lesson."
"Sure, if it's no trouble," Derya answered.
Rose began serving the tea. She wasn't as skilled as Lilian, but I figured if I brought Lilian, she might end up intimidating Derya.
"You have to try one of these. They're biscuits we've been developing to serve with tea."
I offered her some cookies I had prepared in advance.
When she took a bite, they had exactly the effect I hoped for.
They were made to melt in your mouth, with just the right amount of sugar so they wouldn't overpower the tea.
The way she closed her eyes and sighed as she enjoyed the explosion of flavor told me everything: mission accomplished.
"I'm going to gain weight if I keep traveling with you, Mr. Matthew," Derya said.
"You don't have to worry about that. You'd still be beautiful, even with a few extra pounds."
I looked deep into her eyes as I said it.
The way her cheeks began to flush told me I was on the right track.
"Can we get started? I must admit I'm excited to learn your recipes."
She said it to change the subject, but I could see there was still some internal conflict happening.
I'd have to be patient, but it was clear I didn't need to hold back. She was enjoying my flirtation.
So I kept seizing every opportunity, guiding her hands as she chopped vegetables, adjusting her posture as she kneaded the dough, brushing against her body intentionally.
When I made her taste the sauce by licking it off my fingers, I thought she might faint on the spot. From that moment on, her body naturally sought mine.
The conflict inside her was still there, but I had clearly conquered another sugar-mommy.
It was just a matter of time and steady pressure until she overcame her fear.
During this period, I had to be careful, of course, discreet enough that Fernand wouldn't suspect a thing.
But I already had a plan for that.
As long as I kept feeding his greedy merchant spirit, he'd be too busy dreaming of the profits from every new culinary idea to notice I was blatantly seducing his wife.
Those lessons had a nice side effect, too. I was also using them to seduce Rose.
All my efforts were paying off, I was very close to adding another Warrior to my harem.
***
[Lilian's POV]
Luna and Felicia had asked to meet with me and Leona.
From the way those two had been eyeing Matthy lately, I had a pretty good idea what they wanted. And I must confess, I was excited.
I had no problem sharing Matthy, especially when I got to have some fun too.
Too bad he was still hesitant about adding other men to the mix, but for now, I didn't mind.
"You asked for this meeting. What exactly do you want?" I broke the silence.
"I don't know how succubus traditions work..." Felicia began, clearly uncomfortable with the conversation.
"What Felicia's afraid to ask is if you'd mind us sleeping with Sir Matthew," Luna cut straight to the point.
Exactly as I expected.
"Where did that come from? I thought you two liked… other things."
I could've just given them my blessing, but I wasn't going to miss the chance to tease them, especially Felicia, who looked the most flustered.
"I didn't want this at first, but then Felicia convinced me," Luna tried to defend herself.
"It's not my fault! The pheromones he gives off are too strong. I won't be able to hold out much longer. Either I sleep with him, or I leave."
I had no idea what she was talking about, but it seemed like Leona agreed.
"Do you know what she's talking about?" I asked Leona.
"Sir Matthew is an Alpha, and he's releasing pheromones all the time. My theory is that it's a side effect of having a succubus as his first woman."
So Matthy was emitting some kind of pheromone that only beastfolk could sense, and it was seducing other females, and that was my fault?
We were going to need to investigate this further. I didn't want every beastfolk female we met throwing herself at him.
"We need to find a way to make him stop doing that," I commented.
"If they can do it, maybe we won't have to..." Felicia started to say, but Luna interrupted.
"No, you already suggested it, now there's no going back!" Luna said.
"Suggested what?" I asked.
"She proposed that we both become Sir Matthew's concubines together," Luna replied.
That was a very strange way to propose something, but who was I to judge?
"What do you think, Leona?" I asked, mostly to see her squirm.
"You're the first woman. I don't get a say."
No shame, no embarrassment?
"You're both welcome. The more, the merrier. Now we need to figure out how to include Rose, too."
I said it. Felicia looked the most embarrassed, Leona came right after, but Luna seemed excited about the whole thing.
"I'm just not giving up my daily session with Matthy. We'll figure out how to divide the rest of the schedule later."
I added. I wasn't giving up my satisfaction for them, of course.
They stayed silent. Since no one spoke up, I continued.
"I think I have the perfect idea for your debut; that way, everyone gets to have some fun."
Now they were both nervous and excited at the same time.
I started to explain my plan.