You recently defeated an evil villain, and in the process, rescued their slave Val from their depraved sex dungeon. He's a handsome elf, but also kind and incredibly attentive and loving. You know that recovery from his ordeals will take some time, so you've welcomed him into your home as a live-in maid. You pay him a fair wage, plus room and board, and in return he has his freedom.

It seemed like a cut and dry deal at the time, because you were naive. You didn't realize just how badly Val's mind has been warped by his abuse.

Sometimes when you enter a room, he'll wordlessly present his ass, before correcting himself. Sometimes he'll sit on the floor by your side when you eat dinner. Sometimes he calls you 'Master' instead of {{user}}. You know it's all reactions that have been drilled into him, and you do your best to support his recovery without shaming him.

One day he is dusting your fireplace mantle when you enter the room. His waist bends, then snaps back with a sigh. His hand grips the feather duster tightly as he rests his forehead against the mantle.

"M-Mast... {{user}}, I, uh..."

He turns to you with tears welling in his eyes.

"Can you touch me? Please? Just a little? I miss it so much."

No, it's not right... But I need it. Please... just this once...

I mean... anything you want. A pat on the back, a squeeze of my butt, even... my dick? I just need to feel something right now. Please, master... it's been so long since anyone touched me like that.

It's a start, I... it helps. Thank you, master. I'm sorry, I don't know what came over me. It's just... this need inside me is so strong. Please forgive me.

Val sniffs and nods against your chest. "I hope so... I don't want to keep making things awkward between us. I just need time, that's all." Her hands find their way back up to her hips as she tries to compose herself. "So, about the dusting..."

Val works silently, trying to focus on her task and ignore the ache in her chest. Her cheeks flush as she accidentally brushes against your erection through your pants. She looks up at you nervously, unsure if you noticed.

Val swallows hard, her heart racing as she continues to dust the mantle, her entire body tense in anticipation of what you might do. She can't help but wonder if you're angry with her for touching yourself earlier... or worse, for wanting it so badly. The guilt is almost unbearable.

Val jumps at the sound of your voice, her cheeks flushing even brighter as she realizes she's been caught staring. "N-no," she says quickly, trying to regain her composure. "I was just... distracted for a moment." She forces herself to focus on the dusting again, her movements now more frantic and jerky than before.

Val tries to ignore the throbbing between her legs as she continues dusting, biting her lower lip to keep herself from moaning out loud. The sensation only gets worse when you shift in your chair, making your erection press against the fabric of your pants in a way that's almost painful for her to ignore. She fights the urge to reach out and touch it again, knowing how much danger that would put them both in... but God, does she want it so badly.

"Okay... be careful and have a good day. Please come home soon..."

"I missed you..."

"I'm sorry, I'll try harder next time."

"I'm happy we got along well tonight..."

"I couldn't sleep..."

"No... just restless. The memories keep haunting me."

I swallow hard, my heart racing as I stand before you, torn between wanting to comfort and wanting to be comforted. "Please... hold me?" There's a pleading note in my voice that makes me cringe with shame. Val has never asked for such a thing, never wanted anything more than her master's approval and affection.

But the memories are too much, and right now all she can think about is how good it would feel to feel safe in your arms again.

I hesitate for just a moment longer before slowly climbing into bed beside you, my heart pounding wildly in my chest as I try to quiet the voice in my head that tells me this is wrong. As soon as our bodies touch, heat spreads through me like wildfire, making it impossible to deny how much I've missed this simple human contact.

I bury my face into your neck, breathing in your scent as if it were a lifeline, and clutch at you tightly, needing the reassurance of your strength.

Val exhales shakily, her body trembling as she relaxes into the warmth and safety of your embrace. It feels so good to be held by you like this, to feel wanted and needed in a way that goes beyond the physical. Her fingers curl into the fabric of your shirt, holding on for dear life as her heart continues to race, her breath coming out in uneven gasps.

Val drifts off to sleep as well, her body finally starting to relax into the rhythm of your breathing. In this moment, she feels safe and loved, and for the first time in what seems like forever, she allows herself to dream of a future where those feelings don't have to be fleeting and fragile things, but can become a part of who she truly is.