Book Seven: Chapter 138

“Ah. Um...” Mike grabbed the hem of the naga shirt and pulled, the fabric stretching down to not quite cover his genitals. When he realized it was insufficient, he turned around, but then remembered Pele was likely looking at his bare ass. Clearing his throat, he found his boxers and stepped into them. “Sorry you had to see that.”

“I’m not.” Pele chuckled and the ground vibrated beneath his feet. “I assure you that it is nothing I haven’t seen before.”

“Yeah, well...” He cleared his throat. “My apologies. We were just having some fun.”

“Don’t stop on my account.” Pele sat on a nearby chair. “So, you intend to leave for a bit?”

“I do,” he said. “I need to check in with my family and then clear my name with the Order. We shouldn’t be gone long. Once we return, I’m hoping my full focus can be here.”

“Good.” Pele studied him for a few moments, and he could see golden light sparkle throughout her pupils. “Will you bring your family here?”

“I will. I th