"...How bad is it? The world she has been taken away from. I remember assassins appearing here, seeking her, I believe. Is there no other way for her to stay with me? Is it a war back where you come from?" he sighed, wondering just how bad the situation with the elves' family was.
"Yes, hundreds scramble for the space my family...her family left behind. I am male, I can claim no royalty or lineage among out society, but Tiff has full rights as a direct daughter of the family! She could stop the war, end the conflict for good." Zain told the truth, if Tiff left, she would claim the place of her mother and be in full control of the wealthiest family in all the underworld. She would richer than D and far richer than Alex, just because of her lineage.
"...Would I be able to visit her, during time as...Queen? Of your elf dynasty?" Alex sighed, already making his choice.
"Well...If she wished it to happen, then yes, you could visit her." Tiff smiled and looked at her master, wondering what his decision would be. If she took her place as queen, she could have him visit her almost everyday! They could be lovers instead of slave and master...but she also wondered if he would want that, since she would then virtually hold more power than him.
"Take her...I want no payment. Just take care of her. Also, I want to be with her. I want to be with her to...wherever it is that she is going, at least for the begging. After that, she can choose how often I am with her..." Alex said, and looked at Tiff, reaching and grabbing her hand, holding it lovingly, before releasing it. "Tiff...I free you, as my slave..."
Tiff's eyes welled up with tears and she hugged her former master tightly. "I wont be able to bring you...if the others see you anywhere near her they might think that you are controlling her and use that as an excuse to continue to the war. Once Tiff is properly seated as queen, then it will be safe." Zain said softly, realizing their relationship. It could be years before Alex could see her again, but she would not age and Zain would protect her with his life.
Alex looked at Zane, and slowly nodded, placing a hand on Tiff's shoulder. "...May you excuse us for a moment? I want to talk...privately." If Zane accepted, he would lead Tiff out of the room, so the two could talk...He expected they both had things to say to one another.
Zain nodded after a moment and allowed them to talk privately. Tiff would follow Alex until he stopped and then hug him again very tightly, burying her face into his chest. "I love you master!" She said into his chest, unable to believe that she would be free, after all this time finally free. She would be free to do whatever she wanted, to rule, to train, to love, to do anything she wanted not because someone told her to but because she wanted to do it. She was so happy, and she continued to hug Alex until he pushed her back.
Alex hugged her back, and sighed. "I...I love you two....I will miss you, my love." Years...They would be separated...for years. He could barely comprehend it.... "If you ever need help during your reign as Queen, I will be happy to help..." he whispered, his voice heavy with sadness, as a tear fell on Tiff's head. A single tear. A single moment of weakness.
Tiff hugged him even more tightly as she felt the tear fall on her. "Master, I will see you again...I know I will." She looked up at him and kissed his lips passionately, knowing this could be the last time she saw her master in years. She would stay with him for as long as she could, but Zain was edgy, he needed to get her back asap before anymore serious fighting broke out.
(If you want, after this, I have a time skip planned out)