Another chapter of the tale of mystery.

FAMILY SECRETS

A HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE FANFIC

Chapter 33

An hour later and we were ready to proceed with my plan. Michael had been sent to Wales with Arthur. While Howl's sister would not appreciate it was safer there for them. Particularly since we did not know how long we would be gone. She would assume, quite rightly, that she would be stuck with childcare duties. Something that she would never appreciate - ever. Sure, it was her nephew but he was also the son of her good-for-nothing brother and his hussy of a wife. She really didn't want much to do with us. Not that I really wanted contact either. I would prefer not to leave him there with her, but it was safer than staying at home. So, I went along with it. I just hoped that the boys would survive that's all. I was so glad that I didn't have to explain to her what we were doing!

Howl also had to secure approval from the King to be out of contact for a while. Which wasn't that hard. Howl disappeared frequently all the time. Just like her did before he became a royal wizard. He wasn't the King's most reliable Wizard, but he was his strongest. So, he gave Howl a wide berth. It wasn't like he really needed his talents right now. Freeing us for our operation.

When we returned to "Seus" we found him annoyed but otherwise untouched. A part of me was afraid that the enemy could even find him here. Howl had insisted that they couldn't, but I wasn't sure. Who knows what kind of power they have! In theory, it could happen! Luckily, it hadn't. We still had a chance.

Howl released the bindings then escorted us through the maze. Once he opened the door he turned himself into a small kitten. His voice rang out in our heads, Go through quickly! It will close again soon. Go first 'Seus.' We'll follow afterwards. He stepped forward towards the door. Before he could go through it Howl warned. Don't try anything funny. There is a tracking spell on you. I can find you!

Seus eyed the cat cautiously then stepped through the portal. While he didn't say anything it was clear that he was afraid of my husband. That was good. Hopefully it would keep him in line. I couldn't afford the man to try something. I hoped that it stayed that way.

Before I could move Howl stepped in front of me, Be careful, Sophie. I don't trust him.

I nodded, "Neither do I. But he's our best shot."

Alright. He jumped up into my arms. I wasn't expecting it and I almost dropped him. Careful!

"What are you doing?"

I need to hide. He put his paw on my chest. Would you mind?

For a second I blushed very brightly. True, he was my husband and he had seen me naked many times before. That didn't mean that it wasn't odd to have him want to nestle inside my clothes!

What's the problem? It's not like I haven't seen it before!

"I know! It's just . . . It's just . . . It's just weird! That's all."

Relax. I'm not going to do anything. That's no fun as a cat anyway. I'd much rather take them in my own . . .

I cut him off. "HOWL!"

He looked confused. Like he hadn't said something perverse. What?

I growled as I opened my blouse. "Just get in there!" He slipped in then settled right on top of my breasts. It was amazingly uncomfortable. Yet it also turned me on a bit. Not that I would tell my husband that. If I did then he would never stop doing this! It was not right!

Very comfy.

"Just remember that I'm not a pin cushion, okay?"

I know!

I ignored him. "Remember it Jenkins." I warned. "If you ever want to touch them ever again then remember it!"

Yeah, yeah. He said dismissively. Whatever. I won't jab you. I relaxed a little. I will, however, enjoy the view!

I blushed again then I stomped off towards the portal. I wanted to end this conversation as soon as possible. I hoped that he wouldn't go on like this in front of the prisoner. This was embarrassing!

"I hate you." I growled as we entered the door.

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