The trio quickly entered their cave, which had been carved out in such a way that it provided a surprising amount of space.
They couldn't stand up fully, but there was enough room to stand slightly hunched and sit comfortably.
The floor was made of tree trunk, raised a bit above the ground, keeping the rainwater from pooling inside.
The walls around them, though rough, offered a sense of privacy and shelter from the relentless storm outside.
It wasn't perfect, but it was far better than being out in the pouring rain.
So, the question was, why did Kaisen grab Lloyd's hand instead of Sable's or even Maximus's?
The answer was simple.
Kaisen was thinking strategically. It was a gamble, a calculated risk, betting on Maximus to take action.
He needed to push the right buttons to set the plan in motion, and grabbing Lloyd's hand was the trigger.
And Lloyd was the safe bet. If he didn't grab him and that stupid elf barged into the tree cave, Kaisen would have to sleep with one eye open.
He couldn't risk that.
Grabbing Lloyd's hand was the only way to ensure some semblance of control over the situation.
If it was Lloyd, well, he was more than happy to have him along. Kaisen was pretty sure this guy wouldn't try anything with Alice.
If he had any intentions, he would've made his move from day one.
And even if some dumb idea popped into his head and he tried anything, Alice would smack the hell out of him.
Simple as that. And that's a fact.
"Damn, it's freezing out here."
Lloyd muttered, rubbing his hands together vigorously and blowing on them in a futile attempt to warm up.
Alice and Kaisen exchanged weary glances, their leather armor soaked through from the relentless rain.
There was no way they could sleep in that condition, not unless they wanted to wake up with their bones frozen solid.
"Turn around. I need to change."
Suddenly, Kaisen leaned in and playfully sucked on Alice's nipple, causing her to bite her lip to stifle any moans that threatened to escape.
Lloyd's head twitched as if he wanted to glance back, but he resisted the urge.
Little did he know, if he had turned around, he would have witnessed the scandalous scene unfolding behind him.
Kaisen snatched Alice's hand and placed it right on his bulging crotch, his pants disappearing at the perfect moment.
Alice's eyes widened in shock as her hand made contact with his stiff member, but she quickly caught on to his playful game.
With a determined expression, she grasped Kaisen's shaft, her hand moving up and down like she was stirring a pot of soup.
Meanwhile, Kaisen kept on sucking her nipples, enjoying them like they were his favorite candy.
'Wow, this feels so good.'
Kaisen thought, as Alice's hand worked its magic.
The warmth of her touch in the chilly cave made it all the more exciting.
After a minute, Kaisen pulled back, allowing Alice to quickly dress herself.
A sly grin played across his face as he did so.
'Ugh, he's at it again, teasing me and getting me all worked up.'
Alice thought to herself as she hastily pulled on her clothes, her heart still racing from the unexpected encounter.
Kaisen had already donned his pants and shirt, the ones provided by the inn.
Lloyd followed suit, dressing in his own attire.
Then, they huddled together on the far side of the opening, with Lloyd and Alice flanking Kaisen.
Alice reached into her inventory and summoned a blanket, draping it over them as they nestled close, seeking warmth and comfort in each other's company.
There were so many things Lloyd wanted to say to the two of them.
After all, he had been a total jerk to them in the past few days.
But little did he know, something else was happening underneath the blanket...