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Heat of the Hearth

(C) Cederwyn Whitefurr

3rd September, 2024

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The roadside inn's door swung open with a loud crash, letting in a blast of cold, rain-soaked air as two imposing figures filled the entrance, their shadowy forms momentarily silhouetted with a flash of lightning. Roderick and his son Garron, both bull elk of formidable size and appearance, stepped inside, their cloaks dripping with water from the tumultuous storm that raged outside. Firelight caught the rivulets of water running off their dark brown furred heads, the heavy fabric of their sodden cloaks clinging to their powerful frames. Mud caked their cloven hooves and shins, the natural protection of their iron-like hooves serving them well. Their towering antlers, wide and majestic, nearly brushed the exposed wooden beams of the inn's ceiling as they entered, Garron shutting the heavy door behind them.

Roderick, his seasoned eyes scanning the inn and its patrons with the intensity of a lifelong town guard, grunted in approval before striding purposefully towards the hearth, his heavy, ponderous hoof steps clomping loudly on the worn wooden floor. Garron followed his sire, equally mud-spattered and drenched, his younger frame echoing his father's strength and stoicism.

As they approached the fire, the warmth began to chase away the chill, and steam started to rise from their soaked clothing. Around them, the inn's patrons slowly returned to their drinks, food and conversations – a mix of wariness and respect as the two guardsmen settled near the flames, the wooden chairs creaking as they sat themselves down before it, holding their paws out to the crackling fire.

Roderick's ear twitched and swished, as he heard the quiet hoof steps approaching, slowly, his head turned, his dark eye glancing at the young fallow deer buck that approached and stopped a respectable distance from them.

"A terrible evening, m'lord," come the quiet voice. "what may I get for you both? Some ale? We have --"

"Two tankards of mulled ale, and four bowls of stew," Roderick's deep voice rumbled, carrying the weight of his authority.

The young buck nodded quickly, his ears twitching with nervous energy, before hurrying back to the bar to fetch their orders.

After a moment, Garron pulled his cloak into his paws and wrung out some water, exhaling quietly. "Father, we're both off duty. Would it hurt you to leave your work behind for one night? To just... let your tension and suspicion go?"

Roderick snorted quietly, his eyes never resting, constantly scanning the room, his dark ears twitching as he listened to everything, saw everything, forgot – nothing. "A guardsman is never off duty. Even in sleep, our senses remain aware and perceptive, even if we are not."

Shaking his dark-furred head, Garron rolled his shoulders and unclasped his cloak, draping it over a nearby chair. He then rested his chin in his palms, elbows on his knees, eyes growing distant as he gazed into the crackling fire before him.

As Garron gazed into the fire, the warmth slowly began to thaw the tension from his muscles, though his thoughts remained heavy. He could feel the weight of his father's presence beside him, a constant reminder of the duty and discipline that had been drilled into him since childhood. Yet tonight, he longed for a moment of peace, a brief escape from the relentless vigilance that defined their lives.

The young fallow buck, Finnian, returned quickly, balancing a tray with two large steaming tankards of mulled ale and four bowls of thick, hearty stew. He approached cautiously, weaving his way through the patrons with the grace and naturalness of his slender form. His gaze flicked between the two elk, uncertain how to navigate the stern atmosphere that surrounded them.

"Your ale, m'lords," Finnian said, setting the tray down and placing the bowls carefully on the table.

A rich aroma of vegetables and grains wafted from the stew, mingling with the scent of the aromatic wood of the fire and the dampness of their fur.

Roderick gave a curt nod of thanks, his eyes momentarily softening as he took in the sight of the food. Garron, still lost in his thoughts, absentmindedly reached for his tankard, wrapping both hands around it and sighed, feeling the warmth seeping through the clay.

"Thank you," Garron murmured, his voice quiet, before he lifted the tankard to his lips, the spiced ale warming him from the inside out as he took a long drink. The heat of the fire and the warmth of the ale began to work their combined magic, slowly easing his chilled body.

Roderick took a deep gulp of his ale, savouring the robust flavours of the spices. Its familiar, comforting taste was a welcome distraction from the thoughts that constantly crowded his mind. He glanced sideways at his son, noticing the slight slump of his shoulders and the weariness that was etched into Garron's features.

"Eat," Roderick said gruffly, pushing a bowl of stew towards his son. "You need your strength."

Garron smiled weakly, picking up a crude wooden spoon and stirring the stew, before lifting the bowl to his lips. The warmth of the stew and its delicious scent worked together, grounding him in the present moment. He glanced over at his father, whose expression was as stoic as ever before he nodded once and drank down the stew in three quick swallows.

"Uh – m'lord - " Finnian squeaked. "Isn't that... hot?"

Garron shuddered and set down the empty bowl, before wiping at his lips with his forearm. "Extremely --" he replied, then reached for another.

Both elk seemingly oblivious, devoured their meal in moments, ordering another round of both ales and stew. As they ate, Finnian hovered nearby, watching them with a mix of curiosity and caution. He could sense the weight of the unspoken tension between father and son, and though he was drawn to Roderick's commanding presence and strength, it was Garron's youth and demeanour that intrigued him most.

Finnian hesitated for a moment, then stepped closer, making Roderick's eyebrow raise in a silent question. "Is there anything else you need, m'lord?"

Roderick looked up, his sharp, penetrating gaze locking onto Finnian. For a moment he said nothing, simply studying the young buck who served them. There was something in Finnian's demeanour – a quiet confidence perhaps – that caught Roderick's attention.

"We well enough for now," Roderick finally ground out, his voice measured but not unkind. "Just bring us the same again, thank you."

Finnian nodded, a slight smile playing at the corners of his lips as he stepped back, his presence lingering in Garron's peripheral vision, before he moved to attend to other patrons. Garron's ear flicked and he slightly turned his head, before a low, quiet snort came from his father, snapping his attention back.

As the fire crackled and the storm raged on, the warmth of the inn began to work its way into their bones. Beneath the surface, tension still simmered – an unspoken understanding between father and son, that even in moments like this, duty and vigilance could never truly be set aside.

A Finnian once again returned with their meals, Garron watched as his father ate like a creature possessed. After two bowls of the rich, hearty stew, his heart really wasn't in it, the warmth of the fire and the ale working to relax his tension and let him truly become comfortable and at ease. He couldn't help but notice Finnian's attentive presence nearby, the young fallow buck's demeanour different from the typical actions of the innkeeper's staff. There was a certain curiosity in Finnian's gaze when he looked at Garron, a quietness and look, an allure, that intrigued the young elk bull.

Garron looked at his father, who took his uneaten stew and devoured it, washing it down with the tankard of mulled ale. His father may as well have been a statue, ever vigilant, never relaxing a single whisker. Garron flexed and stretched, finding himself more and more relaxed, the effects of the mulled ale loosening the iron-like restraint he usually held. Subtle glances from Finnian hadn't gone unnoticed, and Garron felt a spark of interest, a temptation that tugged at the edges of his awareness.

Finnian returned to their table, taking the empty bowls and mugs, and refilling the tankards with practised ease. As he leaned closer to Garron, the younger elk caught a hint of something more in the fallow buck's demeanour – a quiet invitation that was neither too bold to be crass, nor too timid to be misunderstood. Garron met Finnian's eyes, and in that moment, there was an unspoken understanding between them.

"Thank you," Garron murmured, as Finnian topped off their tankards, his tone carrying a hint of warmth and curiosity.

Finnian's lips curled into a subtle smile, his eyes holding Garron's for just a moment longer than was necessary.

"Anything else I can do for you both, m'lord's?" Finnian asked politely.

Garron hesitated briefly, casting a glance at his father, who was now focused on his drink, his expression as stoic as it'd ever been – but Garron knew his sire well – he saw the slightest of movements from his father's lips – a silent acceptance and even approval as if he could read his son's mind. Garron felt a pull toward something more than just the fire's warmth.

"Not at the moment," Garron replied softly, but the undertone of his voice wasn't lost on Finnian – there was promise in his words, something the young Fallow didn't miss, but didn't let show on in his body posture.

With a respectful nod, Finnian stepped back again, but the connection between Garron and himself lingered in the air, subtle but unmistakable. As Finnian moved away, Garron's ear twitched and a quiet sigh escaped his lips, making his father's eyebrow rise and a hint of a smile touch his lips.

"You're as subtle as a training mace between the ears -- " Roderick muttered quietly, his intense gaze flicking to Garron before returning to his drink.

Finnian swished away, taking the empty mugs and plates of fellow patrons, before he exchanged quiet words with the innkeeper, gesturing towards where the two imposing elk sat, then pointing to the rear door of the inn. With a moment's conversation, the innkeeper nodded and Finnian returned, clasping his pale-furred paws before him.

“Forgive me, m'lord,” he spoke, addressing Garron. “I need to retrieve another keg of mead from, the cellar. Our stock is running low. May I request your assistance in retrieving it please?”

His voice was quiet, yet unmistakably carrying a subtle, inviting tone to it as he gazed up at Garron.

“Mead, you say?” Garron grunted as he stood up. “I could use a bit of exercise after this meal,”

He rose from his seat, his eyes lingering on Finnian with a mix of curiosity and eagerness.

Roderick's quiet chuff of amusement was barely perceptible, giving his son a curt nod of acknowledgement, his stoic expression returning to its normal implacability.

Finnian led Garron through the back of the inn, the corridor dimly lit and quiet, save for the distant rumble and sounds of the storm. The cellar door creaked open, revealing a cool, musty space beneath the inn, filled with rows of barrels and casks. Flickering lantern light cast shadows on the stone walls, creating an intimate atmosphere of coolness and quietness below.

“Please, make yourself comfortable,” Finnian said, with a playful smile at Garron. He moved towards a barrel, pretending to check the labels, whilst his playful gaze kept drifting back towards Garron.

Garron followed, his gaze steady and filled with anticipation. He watched as Finnian's slender form moved with an easy grace amongst the barrels, leading the larger elk to a more secluded back wall. The warmth of the inn's fire had left him, replaced with a different kind of heat – one that started to tent the rough leggings he wore.

Finnian approached Garron, his tough light and teasing as he brushed one hand against the firming lump, gazing up at the elk's warm, sensual eyes. “You know, the cellar's not the worst place to spend some time,” he murmured, his voice dropping to a softer, more intimate tone. “If one's looking for a bit of warmth...”

Garron's breath hitched, his body responding to the fallow's touch and proximity. He reached out, his hands finding Finnian's hips with a rough yet tender grip. “Seems I've found exactly what I need,” he growled, his voice becoming hoarse, his eyes darkening with desire.

Finnian's breath caught in his throat, and he leaned closer, their bodies nearly touching. The playful banter between them melted into more intimate interactions, as Garron's rough hands roamed over Finnian's body, exploring with a mixture of urgency and hunger.

Finnian's touch was teasing and deliberate. He moved closer, his warm breath mingling with Garron's as he whispered. “Careful m'lord... we don't want to get too loud.” His tone was playful, but his eyes held a promise that set Garron's heart racing.

Garron's hands gripped Finnian's shoulders, gently guiding him downwards with a rough yet gentle touch. As the Fallow's fingers quivered, untying the leather belt and letting the scabbard and leggings fall to the floor, Garron shuddered in lust and desire. Stepping out of his leggings, already half aroused, he felt Finnian's warm breath on his ankles, slowly making its way back up until Finnian's muzzle bridge rested beneath Garron's furred testicles.

Garron shuddered, the sensation incredible and causing him to cautiously step out of his leggings and lean back against a large barrel. Already, he was half-erect, a clear, viscous liquid dribbling from the tip of his pale penile head.

Finnian smiled wider, his widely spaced eyes seemingly innocent and expressionate as his fingers ever so tenderly wrapped themselves around the elk's male-hood, then the other fingers followed – Finnian's nervous swallow visible as his eyes perceptibly widened.

Garron chuckled, a deep rumble in his chest before he grunted and shuddered as Finnian slightly rose and crouched – his warm tongue flickering and then encircling the sensitive organ tip.

Finnian began to salivate, slowly working his way downwards as his chin brushed against his fingers and his warm lips formed a delicate seal. As Finnian lifted his head, his cheeks hollowed out and puffed back out, as he lowered himself once more.

With each flicker and caress, Finnian's skilful tongue heightened the pleasure, making Garron's breath come in ragged gasps. He chuckled deeply, the sound rumbling from his chest, as Finnian's mouth worked its magic. The urgency of their situation only intensified their passion, driving them both to the brink.

Once Finnian was assured he had Garron at the edge of his pleasure, he gave a final, playful slurp before rising. He nuzzled and kissed his way up Garron's furred chest, then gently nibbled his throat. Garron, his breath coming in heavy pants, gripped Finnian under the arms and lifted him effortlessly. With a quick motion, he turned and pressed the smaller fallow down onto a nearby barrel.

Garron's movements were purposeful, as he found a small container of lard on a nearby shelf – almost as if it was intentionally placed there. He raised an eyebrow slightly, but Finnian's low giggle turned to panting and expectation, his tail flagging eagerly. Applying a generous amount to his length, Garron shivered at the sticky consistency before placing his clean paw firmly on Finnian's trembling back.

Finnian bit his lip, feeling the Elk's length pressing eagerly against him. He lifted himself slightly, standing on the tips of his cloven hooves, his tail flagging even faster.

Garron's touch was careful and deliberate as he eased himself forward, inch by inch, his warmth building against Finnian's body. As his penis slid inside, he shuddered, feeling the tightness around him. With a moment's pause, he withdrew, then pushed himself forward again with greater intent. Finnian gasped and panted beneath him, his body trembling with passion and pleasure.

The fallow's loud, piercing bleats soon rang out, as Garron mounted him, his powerful thrusts echoing like the storm outside. Garron's hands slid around Finnian's hips, lifting him up and back, each thrust driving them both closer and closer to the edge. Their furred hips slapped together with the force of thunder, their breaths ragged and intense.

As the intensity of Garron's thrusts became almost feral, his hoarse, deep grunts resonated off the stone walls. Finnian's body was driven hard against the barrel, his pleasure reaching a crescendo – the firm pressure against his prostate too much for the fallow to endure any longer and he bucked twice – his length slapping wetly against the end of the barrel, his semen sliding down to puddle on the hard dirt packed floor.

Garron's thrusts intensified, the scent of Finnian's orgasm slamming the elk's sense of smell like a war hammer. With a bestial lunge, his paws contracted and yanked Finnian up and back, Garron's hips slamming home as he ground himself against Finnian's rump.

Finnian's bleats became loud and piercing as he felt Garron's hot, sticky release flood deep inside him. Each pulse from Garron's powerful length made Finnian spasm with pleasure, his climax coming in waves. Helpless and overwhelmed, Finnian's intense bleats echoed off the walls of the cellar as Garron rutted him with a brutal, borderline feral intensity.

Finally, Garron shuddered and his hands slapped down on the sides of the barrel, his breathing rough and gasping. Finnian lay sprawled on the barrel, his fur damp with sweat and his body shuddering. His breathing come in exhausted, shuddering pants, his eyes fluttering open as he slowly come down off the intense high of the encounter. Garron, still catching his breath, took a moment to try and compose himself, his own body glistening with a sheen of sweat and musk. H gently caressed Finnian's shoulder before retrieving his shirt and drying his paws on it.

It took them nearly half an hour before they were somewhat presentable, they dressed quickly, Finnian staring wide-eyed at the elk, who merely chuckled and gave a nervous smile.

“I've never - “ Finnian moaned, then swallowed, both in awe and more than a little fright.

“Never had an elk?” Garron mumbled, then wrapped his arms around Finnian and held him close. “I've never had a fallow deer before, so...”

Finnian nuzzled against Garron's chest before he carefully pushed himself back and composed himself. As the two of them calmed their breathing and straightened their clothing, they made their way back into the inn – to find its normally vibrant and boisterous crowd quiet. The patron's eyes followed them with looks of curiosity, amusement and a few even shocked. Finnian's inner ears turned a brilliant salmon pink and Garron chuckled, clapping a hand on Finnian's shoulder. Garron, his ears starting to grow hot at the unexpected attention, grabbed up a large tankard of ale and gulped it down before slamming the empty mug down on the counter.

Roderick sat at the table with a bemused expression, his eyes crinkling with a rare, amused smile. He shook his antlered head slowly and chuckled, before raising his tankard in salute to the two younger bucks. His voice, though low, broke the silence of the inn. “That's my boy...”

Garron, ears flushing with both exertion and embarrassment, met his father's gaze. Roderick's playful acknowledgement was a rare, approving gesture, and Garron could only manage a sheepish grin in return. Finnian, feeling a mixture of relief and chagrin, wrapped his paws around another tankard and began gulping the ale furiously.

Around them, patrons began cheering and laughing, only adding to the two buck's embarrassment and Roderick's bemusement.

“Come, join my father and myself?” Garron murmured, leaning close and placing a paw on Finnian's shoulder. “Have a seat and share a drink?”

Finnian twitched and glanced sideways up at Garron, before he winced and looked down into his ale, muttering quietly. “After that I don't think I'll be able to sit for a while...”

Garron snickered and pulled Finnian close, holding the quivering fallow in a gentle embrace, as Finnian resumed gulping down his ale, shivering and glancing nervously up at Garron, both intimidated and impressed in equal measure.

END