A day for oaths

Vel had had plenty to think about on the ride home and was still deep in thought as he made his way into the estate. As such, he initially missed the figure standing halfway up the flight of stairs he passed. At least until he felt a very significant pulse of amused annoyance from his link with Adeline. That stopped him in his tracks, and he looked around, but only at his eye level. A laugh came from slightly up the stairs. “That worked, good. Now look up here, idiot!” Look up he did, and his jaw dropped open.

Standing at the stairs' midway landing in front of an ornate stained-glass window was Adi, and she was wearing a ballgown he’d last seen her wearing in the dreamscape. It wasn’t quite identical perhaps, but really close! She looked amazing in it, especially with the afternoon sun framing her against the window. She had a satisfied grin on her face, clearly pleased with Vel’s reaction, as she slowly made her way down the stairs. She had to go slowly and lift her skirts, as the garment was as impractical as it was beautiful.

When she came to a stop before him, one of her gloved hands came up to gently push his mouth shut and she giggled. “Thanks, Brother. That was even better than the reaction I was hoping for.” Adi did not care much for dresses, at least not ornate or impractical ones, and yet she had commissioned and worn a dress for him because he mentioned liking it once. She really was the best. He gently took her by the waist and pulled her against him, placing a soft yet passionate kiss on her lips. “I am going to fuck you right here in the entryway.” Adi flushed and giggled, but then took a deep breath as if to calm herself. “If that’s what you want, then I would love that, Brother. But there are a few more things I think you’ll want to see first.” She gestured towards the bottom of the stairs, where another unexpected sight had appeared. One that must have made its way down while he was distracted by Adi.

Dina, who despised dresses and feminine clothing with a passion was wearing a delightfully revealing and deliciously figure-hugging dark blue dress that complemented her eyes perfectly. Vel hadn’t realized it, but his jaw must have dropped open again, as a gloved hand once again pushed it shut. “Dina, he is so turned on right now, you have no idea.” There was a hint of a giggle. Dina’s face and chest flushed, and she gave a wry smile. “You know, Adi, his face kind of gave that away.” The two sisters giggled together, a wholly strange and almost unnatural sight, but a welcome one to be sure. Dina stepped closer and Vel removed one arm from around Adi’s waist, freeing up a hand to grab the exposed side of one of Dina’s breasts and squeeze it. “Nice, your tits are second to none, Sis.” A moan escaped Dina, drawing another little giggle from Adi. “God, I love when you make her moan like that, like the whore for your cock that she is.” Dina didn’t protest. “I am done denying who and what I am, Adeline.”

Behind him, someone cleared their throat meaningfully, and Vel turned swiftly, releasing his hold on both sisters as he feared discovery by a servant. Luckily, it was just another jaw-droppingly gorgeous vision of beauty and sex appeal.

It was his mother, also wearing a stunning dress. It was significantly improved by her bust already being on display. Once again, a hand pushed his jaw shut, and his mother gave a warm laugh as she stepped closer and gave him a hug. “I knew my baby wouldn’t mind. The seamstress messed up Mommy’s measurements and we didn’t have time to get it fixed, so the top won’t fit over my breasts. I have a hunch my big boy likes it like this though.” He did, her big boy most definitely did. He nodded dumbly as his two sisters chuckled behind him. They stepped closer to join the hug, the three of them surrounding him as they pressed close. Dina’s plump lips pushed up against his ear and whispered. “I think it’s time to turn around again, Master.” They stepped away to give him enough space and turn he did. No one was surprised by what his jaw did. Not surprised, but definitely amused.

Coming down the stairs this time was Chielynn. She was of course usually seen wearing dresses, but never one like this. It was slight, black, and above all sexy. It left her long and sleek legs entirely bare and left no doubt about whether or not she was wearing undergarments. She clearly wasn’t. It was held up by two of the thinnest straps Vel had ever seen resting lightly on her shoulders, then led down to a pleasingly deep V-shaped cleavage. It let him appreciate the way her modest, at least by this house’s standards, breasts bounced with every step. The best part really was those long, sexy and elegant legs though. The way every step was so effortlessly graceful, the way the muscles tightened and relaxed. And every step made the lower front of the garment sway, coming tantalizingly close to revealing her sex, but never quite doing so. Her high heeled shoes were open too, showing off her perfect dainty feet. Vel was grateful to Adi for remaining on jaw-closing duty.

As Lynn finally got to the bottom of the stairs, time had seemed to run at a quarter speed to Vel as she descended, she stepped up to him. Throwing her hands around his neck she pulled him in for a kiss, one Vel happily returned, pushing aside the flimsy fabric and grabbing her bare ass for good measure. That made Lynn giggle into his mouth, and from besides them came a compliment. “Nice ass, Lynnie!” the two lovers pulled apart. “Thank you, Adi!” Lynn looked simply radiant as she smiled at her sister, her joy so honest and evident. She turned her attention back to her brother and, with a smile, gently turned his head to the left. “Now look over there, my love.”

Vel was aware now and could have prevented it, but let his jaw drop even so. It was an appropriate reaction to his youngest sister in the tightest dress she had ever worn, showing cleavage to rival that of her oldest sister. She was styled immaculately too, her blonde her shining like spun gold. The way those perfect, soft, and plump tits of hers were pushed up made Vel want to dive in between them face first.

She strode over to him determinedly and confidently, but Vel could see the slight rosy blush on her cheeks and the lingering hint of shyness in her gorgeous green eyes. Lynn stepped aside so Viella could have him to herself for a moment, and Vel wasted no time in pulling her in for a deep kiss, Ella practically swooning in his arms. When they pulled apart, Vel simply couldn’t resist, and he plunged his face into her cleavage, pushing it as far as he could before shaking his face from side to side and rubbing those beautiful breasts all over it. Everyone, including Ella, laughed.

When he resurfaced the little princess’ eyes met his and were brimming with adoration. She put a hand on his cheek. “Someone else is coming just behind me, Daddy.” Then she stepped to the side, moving away from him and giving Vel the next jaw-dropping view.

Rose was certainly always gorgeous, but he’d never seen her like this before. Apart from when she was naked or in lingerie, he only ever saw her in her work clothes. Now though she was wearing a tight and low-cut black dress that showed off her flawless skin and enticing decollete. She looked like royalty as she strode towards him, her first lover, with a smile of genuine joy on her face. Vel wrapped his arms around that narrow waist, so perfectly accentuated by her tight dress, as they came together. Her eyes were so full of love as the stood on tiptoe to kiss his cheek. “I love you, my Lord. Thank you for everything.” Vel pulled her into a deep kiss, their tongues performing a slow dance with each other.

When they broke apart at last, her smile had turned adoring. He returned it, acutely aware how fortunate he had been to have a woman like this as his first lover. “I love you too, Rose.” The tan skin of her chest flushed beautifully, but she took a small step back from him. “There’s one last surprise waiting, my Lord.” She looked over to the stairs, and Vel’s gaze followed hers. At this point, he felt he had to let his jaw drop open, it wouldn’t do to exclude anyone, and the view was worthy of it.

Jeane, who he had never seen wearing anything even resembling a dress, was gracefully making her way down the stairs. She was wearing a beautiful cream-colored dress that left her arms, shoulders, and the upper part of her back and chest bare. An ornate golden belt tightened it just below her bust, hinting at the amazingly tight figure underneath. Despite her to Vel’s knowledge basically never wearing anything like it, she effortlessly made her way down the stairs in her long dress and high heels. The sunlight coming from behind her made her glow white, like some kind of angel. More so than anything, she looked pure. A pure beauty.

The thoughts that were going through Vel’s mind as she came to stand before him were anything but pure, though. She did a skillful little curtsy, not a trace of flippancy or humor in it. “I hope you find me pleasing, my Lord.” Vel chuckled as he pulled her close, crushing her against his chest roughly. Her arousal at being manhandled was immediately made apparent by a loud moan escaping her. “Pleasing doesn’t even begin to cover it, my love.” It would have been a crime not to kiss her, so of course he did. She returned it eagerly, lightly biting his lower lip. Tension seemed to drain out of her body, and Vel suspected she had been a bit nervous. This, wearing a pretty dress and acting ladylike, was out of her comfort zone and she had perhaps been less confident than she had outwardly seemed. He was glad he had been able to put her worries to rest.

When the kiss finally broke, his mother stepped up to his side, Jeane respectfully retreating. “Now that everyone is present, I think we can begin.” Vel wasn’t sure what was about to begin, his head was still spinning from that parade of perfect beauties. “Begin what?” His mother, her magnificent rack still exposed, gave him a typical patient parent kind of smile. “Amordina told us she has an oath to swear to you. Who better to witness it than all of us.” Oh, he liked that. “That is a beautiful idea, really. There’s no one I’d rather have bear witness to me and my beloved sister sharing a sacred oath than my family. Both those I was born to and those I chose.” Vel thought he heard a little sniffle coming from somewhere, probably Lynn or maybe Ella. It didn’t really matter.

Lady Rienne remained next to her son, but the others formed kind of a loose circle around him. Adi took Dina by the shoulder and led her forward to stand in front of Vel. “So, Dina, are you ready to swear your life and service to Vel?” Dina nodded. Of course, she kind of already had, but not officially. After this, she would be his sworn shield according to imperial law. A lot of obligations came with that. There was no uncertainty in her expression though, only determination, pride, and a bit of amusement. “I am, but I suspect our brother would prefer I swear my oath in a state more like that of our mother.” Having said that, she tore the straps holding her cleavage in place, letting her massive yet firm and perky breasts stand free and proud. Vel thought he caught a little wince from Lynn at the sound of tearing fabric.

“You’re quite right, my love, I do prefer this.” Dina grinned at him as she got down on both knees, her bust jiggling hypnotically. Adi stepped back, taking her place in the circle. They weren’t all strictly necessary, it was enough to have one person leading the oath and one to witness to it, but Vel appreciated having them all here. Lady Rienne stepped forward, standing next to the empty spot between her standing son and kneeling daughter. There was an air of seriousness about her, a gravity of sorts. Not an easy thing to pull off with her tits out. Vel was impressed.

She took a deep breath before looking from Dina to Vel and then back again. Her tone was even and measured as she spoke, no dramatic flourishes to it. “Amordina of House Andros, are you ready to speak the oath of the sworn shield and to swear your life to Velas of House Andros?” Dina, still looking at Vel, nodded. “I am.” Lady Rienne turned to her son, but he too kept his eyes on his sibling. “Velas of House Andros, are you prepared to accept her oath and to speak the corresponding words?” Vel nodded. “I am.”

It was Lady Rienne’s turn to nod. “Then let us begin. Amordina, repeat after me.” She cleared her throat. “I, Amordina of House Andros, swear upon my life, my line, my soul, and all that I hold sacred or dear that henceforth my life is no longer my own. From today it shall belong to Velas of House Andros and no one else. His safety and survival shall be my highest priority always, even if it means my own demise. I shall swear no other oaths to conflict with this, and I shall make no commitments without his permission. So it shall be until the day I die or he chooses to release me from this oath.” Dina’s dark blue eyes remained locked on Vel’s slightly lighter blue ones as she perfectly repeated every word. Lady Rienne once again nodded before turning to Vel.

She gestured for him to place his hand on her head, and he did so, finally breaking their long eye-contact. “Now, Velas of House Andros, repeat after me.” Vel knew the words, but also knew that doing this right mattered a great deal to both his mother and Dina, so he was willing to wait and repeat. “I, Velas of House Andros, hereby accept your oath. In turn I swear upon my honor and all that I hold sacred, that I will trust you with my life and cherish our bond. I vow to honor your dedication and that you shall always have a place at my side. So it shall be until the day one of us dies or I release you from this oath.” Vel repeated the words perfectly, and despite not currently touching anyone’s mind, he could feel Dina’s love, pride, gratitude, and so much more flowing through his hand and up his arm like a warm current. It would forever remain one of the greatest moments of their lives.

Their mother gave one final approving nod. “The oath has been sworn and accepted. I, Lady Rienne of House Andros, bear witness to it. As do all others gathered here. Velas and Amordina, this bond is now forged in sight of the earth around us and the heavens above us and may never be broken. May you uphold it with honor and integrity, and may your commitment never falter.” And just like that, it was done. Vel took his hand off his sister’s head and she rose. There were tears in her eyes, but a triumphant and warm smile on her face. Vel pulled her into a hug, one she gladly returned. There was a little sob from Lynn, who couldn’t hold back her happy tears. The circle burst into applause around them, even Lady Rienne joined in, giving some formal and polite claps.