The Choice.

For another ten minutes you continue holding Rene in your arms as her emotions overwhelm her. You can only imagine what is going through her head. You want to hold her until she is done, but she is starting to get heavier and heavier.

"Rene, as much as I wish I could hold you in my arms forever I am starting to feel the burn a bit" you chuckle.

"Oh...right, I'm sorry" she said disengaging herself from you and wiping the tears from her eyes.

"It's no problem I promise" you say rubbing your shoulders a little. "Why don't you go sit down and process this a bit more" you suggest. She nods her head and goes to sit at the table again.

The five of you sit in near silence as you finish your meals. No one wants to break the silence so Rene can have some more time to process everything. Eventually your finish your meal and set your napkin on the table. You contemplate getting up and seeing what alcohol is available, but Rene interrupts that train of thought.

"Why" she asks looking at you confused.

"Why did I do that" you ask for clarification.

"Yes, you don't know me. Why would you spend so much gold on someone you don't know" she asks almost frustrated. You assume she's frustrated because she can't wrap her head around this.

"Let me ask you something. How many people have you told your story to" you ask.

"I asked my question first. You can't answer a question with your own question" she answers.

"Heh...you are normally correct, but I promise your answer is part of my explanation" you respond.

"I...I haven't told anyone my story before. Just the four of you. You're the only ones who asked and didn't treat me like a piece of meat" she answers stabbing a piece of meat on her plate.

"Well that is part of the answer right there" you say.

"Huh" she says clearly still confused.

"Slavery disgusts me" you reply casually.

"But you have a slave...no offense Yvette" she says gesturing at Yvette.

"Yes, but only because I didn't understand how slavery works here, and in name only. She is my equal in every way. Probably my superior in many ways...for instance I could never look so good in that dress" you say chuckling.

"Oh my Gods" Yvette chuckles as she shakes her head. The rest of the group giggles as well.

"That doesn't answer my question though. Is it just the whim of a rich person? Are you trying to make yourself feel good" she asks with a little anger in her voice.

"In truth...I don't fully know. What I do know is you were someone I could help. So I did. Yes, it makes me feel good, but really only because I just...I want to help people. I want a purpose in this world, and I think I'm starting to find that purpose. I want to help those who are most vulnerable in this world, and slaves are by far the most vulnerable" you answer.

"What does that even look like" Annabel asks with a serious tone "you are just one man" she says with a little fear in her voice.

"For now I am, but I'm starting to see a path that will lead to many more than just me" you answer her.

"So what am I too you then" she asks as a tear streaks down her cheek.

"Are you just going to send me on my way after you're stay here" she says looking like she is ready to cry fully.

"Shhhh shhhh dear" Yvette says walking over to comfort Rene.

"If I know my man he's already thought of how to help you with your freedom" she says rubbing Rene's back and holding her hand.

"Uh...well...there are really only two options I see...well...three technically, but I'm not going to just leave you with nothing" you start off.

"This will be your decision so don't think you'd offend me...er...us, if you pick one. Option one. I give you quite a bit of money and we help you get on your feet to live a comfortable life" you say pausing to see if that's what she wants to do.

"What is the second option" she asks after a moment.

"You come with us on our travels. I don't know where we will end up at, and I haven't discussed it with the group yet, but..." you start explaining but get interrupted.

"Option two" she says loudly.

"It's a big decision, are you sure you don't want to spend a little more time thinking about it" you offer.

"What's to think about" she says deadpan serious.

"The people in this town could have helped me, but they ignored me instead. I don't want to stay here or anywhere else that people like me would be ignored" she replies.

"I can't guarantee your safety...heck...I can't even guarantee my own safety" you chuckle. She seems confused why that would be funny.

"He scared us to death by almost bleeding to death from a poisoned crossbow bolt...I'll tell you about it later" Annabel explains smirking.

"Uh...yah...there would be more to explain about me in time anyways" you say rubbing the back of your neck.

"He's a demi-god" Jane blurts out. Rene takes a second to take that in as you raise your eyebrow at Jane.

"What...it isn't like you weren't going to tell her eventually" Jane says defensively as she smirks at you. Rene looks up at you searching your eyes for answers.

"I don't know if I'd call myself that really" you say shrugging.

"Of course you wouldn't" Yvette smiles at you "I doubt many would even if that is what they are" she finishes.

"I'mmmmm...not from this world. I was brought here..."

"By the Gods" Annabel says raising her eyebrow at you.

"By the Gods...maybe" you add "and I'm just trying to survive" you finish.

"Survival includes three beautiful women and a lot of money" Rene smirks at you.

"Well yah, I came with the money, and as for these three" you continue.

"He saved two of us and seduced the other" Yvette says with a smile.

"Who seduced who" Annabel says with a little huff.

"Annabel, you are definitely seductive" you wink at her.

"Don't you forget that" she says in a serious tone and then smiles with a wink back.

"Look I don't know if I'm some kind of demi-god or not, but it does make things a little more dangerous for me and those around me. Please consider that a little bit" you offer.

"It doesn't change anything" Rene crosses her arms. "There isn't anything safe in this world. Even this town isn't safe to be in. I'd rather take my chances with a demi-god, or not demi-god, whatever you are really. People like you don't exist except in stories. No one rescues someone like me. They...they just ignore me, but you...you knew me all of a few minutes and helped me. I don't know what my future holds, but I'd be an idiot to think it'd be better without you in it" she says smiling shyly at you.

"Well...regardless if you change your mind at any point just let us know. Our feelings wouldn't be hurt if you wanted to stay somewhere" you offer. "Anyways, welcome to the group Rene" you say walking up and offering her your hand to shake. She stares at your hand for a second and then jumps up to hug you. You aren't as surprised this time so you quickly hug her back. As she lingers this time you can't help but feel her breast pushed up against you and your cock hardens slightly. You aren't sure if you want her to feel that or not, but it does press against her when she hugs you tighter in return. She disengages from you with a smirk.

"I look forward to showing you what I can do" she says looking up at you.

"Be careful hun" Annabel smirks at Rene "you might get exactly what you wish for" she finishes.