Free The Realm's Mystics [Mystic Women of The Realm Series Book 3] by Robbie Collins

I think we will all be the better for it."
    Sle'nel’ had risen and placed one of the bed covers around her thin undershirt and pants. She walked out to the porch where she heard the voices.
    As she opened the door, she said, “And they talk about me behind my back as I sleep. I should never leave them alone."
    Gladdened to hear her voice, The High Queen laughed and rose. Ann'wn knelt and bowed, but Sle'nel’ made her to rise by pulling strongly up on her shoulder. She went to her Queen touching her hand to her cheek, “My Queen. Thank you."
    She turned to Ann'wn, smiling, “Kneel to your Queen, Ann'wn, not me. I be no queen."
    Ann'wn's heart softened upon seeing the smile, “But, my Princess. I must. It is—"
    Sle'nel’ looked at The High Queen, standing close to her, “If I beat her senseless, will she halt?"
    Both laughed, but Ann'wn responded, “No, my Elfin Princess. But if and when you beat me in swordplay, then I shall do as you bid."
    "I am ready. Where is a sword?"
    "I will return in a moment, my Princess."
    Ann'wn left to retrieve the sword. Sle'nel’ looked at her Queen, touching her face gently, “Thank you for prior turn. While my heart broke, your strength and presence were always felt. You save me yet again."
    San'lr'in'thel'ineln’ smiled, “It was noth—"
    Sle'nel’ wrapped her cover around the both of them as she moved her arms around her Queen's neck, bringing her Queen to her. She kissed her for a long moment. Neither of them moved the kiss further, enjoying the closeness of the moment. San'lr'in'thel'ineln’ moved her hands to Sle'nel's breasts, holding them firmly. They separated briefly, then Sle'nel’ kissed her again, more passionately, more consuming, needing to be close. The High Queen placed her arms around her and moaned at the intense feeling. They remained tightly embraced in the kiss until Ann'wn's return. Upon hearing her, Sle'nel’ looked at her Queen sleepily with a knowing smile, but with sadness yet remaining in her golden, glowing eyes.
    She began to smile more fully, looking only at her Queen, yet embracing her, but speaking to Ann'wn, “Are you ready to lose, Ann'wn? You know I am part Elf, and they are well noted with the sword."
    The High Queen smiled back at her, mouthing the words, “I love you."
    Sle'nel’ gave her Queen a quick, stolen full kiss, then threw the cover off of them, “Prepare, Ann'wn! The Elf is upon you."
    Clothed in only her pants and the most see-through of shirts, almost fully unlaced, she placed one hand on the railing, jumped over it easily, grabbed her sword and circled around Ann'wn, laughing. The High Queen watched, fully amused, loving Sle'nel's wildly uncombed hair and her entire bearing. She watched as her Sle'nel’ was turning into the Elfin Faiere The Realm long missed, complete with their often playful qualities. The memories and powers given to Sle'nel’ prior by her Birth-Mother were already awakening. Ann'wn was unprepared for her playfulness, but attacked as she was allowed. Sle'nel’ danced around lightheartedly, now with fully-honed Elfin sword skills.
    Ann'wn didn't know this swordplayer, “These skills, my Princess. You used them not during our prior swordplay."
    Sle'nel’ laughed, moving her sword against Ann'wn, “I learned them most recently.” She lunged at Ann'wn, making her to move back. Sle'nel’ laughed again, “Say ... prior turn only?” She laughed again, moving around gracefully like only the Elfin Faeries could do.
    Meera came running with sword in-hand, hearing fighting.
    She suddenly halted, seeing Sle'nel’ barely clothed, fighting against Ann'wn. She watched, completely in awe of Sle'nel's sword ability. She re-sheathed her sword and enjoyed the scene.
    "Don't just stand there, Useless One. Help me. She is more than I can handle."
    Ann'wn needed Meera's help, as Sle'nel's new skills were truly magnificent. Sle'nel’ laughed, “You have not lived until you fight against an Elf. Go ahead Meera.