by Aubrey Ross
“What’s wrong?” he whispered against her lips.
“I… When you kissed Kade I wanted to kill him. I… just kiss me again.”
He kissed her long and deep, stroking her breasts and her upraised arms. The urgency eased. Her mouth became less demanding, her breathing more even. “Better?”
She just nodded and blinked away the last of her tears.
In that moment Traborn knew all he needed to know. She still loved him. Regardless of the years and the obstacles between them, her heart had remained true. Thrilled by the discovery he moved to her side and released her wrist restraints. The thrall collar remained, as it would for as long as she was willing to wear it.
She sat and rolled her shoulders as she rubbed her wrists. Her gaze was fixed on something behind him, so he turned to see what had caught her attention. Kade stood at the foot of the bed, his hands clasped behind his back, cock erect again. Oh, the resilience of youth.
“Do you think he would enjoy being fucked while he is fucking you? I’m sure that’s a new experience for him.” If she had shown the least bit of resistance toward Kade, Traborn would have separated them. Training a willing pupil was an enjoyable pastime, but he would not force the experience on his mate.
“My pussy has been frightfully neglected,” Ivy purred with a wicked smile.
Dragging his gaze away from the couple on the bed, Kade fought to catch his breath. Watching Traborn fuck Ivy’s mouth had been the most erotic thing he’d ever seen. Savage and ruthlessly carnal, Traborn had claimed his mate. She rocked her hips and stared into his eyes, obviously reveling in his possession.
Kade wasn’t sure he could remain content with the passive role, but the thought of having a partner willing to surrender so freely made his whole body ache.
Traborn rolled off the bed and stood. He held out his hand to Ivy and pulled her close against his side. Her body was flushed, her nipples hard and still a bit shiny. “I’m going to have Kade arouse me, while you prepare his ass for my cock.” He used a hushed whispery tone that easily reached Kade’s ears. “Feel free to touch him, though he doesn’t appear to need the help.”
She smiled and nodded, her gaze luminous as she turned and looked at him. He had eagerly participated in her ravishment. Now she was going to participate in his training.
“Come here, Kade.” As soon as he stepped within reach, Traborn grabbed the back of his head. He tangled his fist in Ivy’s hair and pulled them all together. “Kiss me and each other. Let’s seal this arrangement with our mouths.”
They shifted and angled until all three mouths were aligned. Their tongues met in the middle first, then both men drove into Ivy. She pushed back against them and followed Traborn into Kade’s mouth. Last Ivy and Kade tasted Traborn, paying homage to their Master.
“On your knees, Kade.” The kiss had started hardening Traborn’s cock, but Kade knew he could do better. He sank to his knees and took Traborn into his hands. Cupping Traborn’s balls with one hand, Kade stroked his shaft with the other.
Do you think he would enjoy being fucked while he is fucking you? Lust ricocheted through Kade’s body as Traborn’s question echoed in his brain. He’d drive his cock into Ivy’s hot pussy while Traborn stuffed his ass with…
“Spread your legs.” Kade glanced over his shoulder, but Traborn turned his face back around.
“Focus on your task. I’m still waiting for the heat of your mouth.”
Kade moved his legs apart and bent forward so he could reach Traborn’s cock. He circled the tip with his tongue before sucking Traborn into his mouth. The commander smelled strongly of cum and his taste was sharper than it had been before. Kade accepted the change, allowing his sexual nature to unfurl.
“If you were trained to pleasure women, why are you so good at this?”
Releasing his cock just long enough to reply, Kade said, “It’s part of the basic skill set. Every Vontralirian gives fabulous head.”
The boast made Traborn chuckle. “You’re good. Ivy is fabulous.”
Incensed by the criticism, Kade worked Traborn’s cock in earnest. Sucking and swallowing the entire length of Traborn’s shaft, Kade was determined to prove him wrong. The aggressive stimulation had the commander’s balls tight and his cock rock hard in moments.
“Hurry,” Traborn muttered. Kade couldn’t imagine that the command had been meant for him. Ivy was kneeling behind him, but she had yet to touch him.
She reached between his legs and gently squeezed his balls. Kade gasped around Traborn’s cock and slowed his pace. She inserting something small into Kade’s ass, then he felt a gush of cool lubricant. After tossing the flattened tube aside, she pushed her fingers past his tight sphincter and worked them in and out, easing the way for Traborn’s entry.
“He’s ready,” she said and got to her feet.
Traborn grinned at her. “Are you?”
“Always.” Ivy moved to the bed and lay down on her back, keeping her hips near the edge of the mattress. Spreading her legs wide, she dug in her heels and raised her arms above her head. She was so comfortable with her sexuality, so sure of her role in the world. Kade’s heart leapt as he looked at her. He desired her beautiful body, but he envied the soul deep connection he sensed between Ivy and Traborn even more.
“Bind her wrists, then thrust that monster of yours into her cunt. She’s more than ready for you.”
Kade wasn’t about to argue with that order. He dragged the wrist cuffs down the bed and squeezed them shut around her wrists. Then he moved to the foot of the bed and hooked his arms under her knees. He stared into her eyes as he found her opening with his cock. If only she would look at him with the same hunger she offered her Master. Her gaze was warm and welcoming, but the intensity was lacking. After a miniscule pause, he thrust hard and deep. Her inner muscles stretched around him, dragging a groan from his throat.
“Holy fuck, you’re hard!” She panted harshly, waiting for her body to adjust to his invasion.
Kade paused. “I don’t want to hurt you.”
“Give her a minute, while I get into you,” Traborn suggested.
Here it comes. He swallowed hard. Taking and being taken. Surrender and control.
Bending Ivy nearly in half, Kade pressed his pelvis against hers as Traborn moved in close behind him. He felt the blunt head of Traborn’s cock press against his anus. Pressure, steady ruthless pressure, invaded him, spreading his tiny hole and stuffing his virgin passage. Deeper and deeper until Kade clenched his teeth and moaned.
“Now you know how she feels,” Traborn whispered above his ear. “Move when you’re ready. I’ll match your strokes.”
Kade straightened as well as he could with Traborn pressed against his back. Pulling nearly out of Ivy, he paused for a deep breath, then thrust deep again. After two careful rotations, Kade went wild. She was hot and tight and Traborn’s cock moved in tandem to his own. Kade rode her hard and fast, knowing the commander would thrust just as forcefully.
Balls burning, cock throbbing, Kade threw back his head and roared. He shuddered as powerful spasms gripped his body. Ivy’s pussy matched him tremor for tremor, but her gaze was locked with Traborn’s. The commander’s hot cum pulsed into Kade’s ass half a second later, sending another wave of pleasure washing over Kade.
He looked at the tranquil affection glowing in Ivy’s gaze and felt horribly intrusive. Traborn had showed him how much there was left to learn, but Kade would never again come between these two lovers. The commander belonged with his mate, whether he was ready to admit it or not.
He withdrew from Ivy as Traborn pulled out of him. With a gentleness that bordered on reverence, Kade kissed her inner thigh. “Thank you, Ivy. I hope your Master appreciates you.” The men cleaned up quickly.
Traborn moved across the cabin to fill a glass with wine, but Kade’s comment made him smile. “Do you still fear for her safety?”
“No, sir. I think she’s right where she belongs.”
Traborn accepte
d the statement with the incline of his head. “The rest of the items you requested are waiting in your quarters. We should arrive at our destination late tomorrow afternoon. I received an update from one of my friends in the Sabrotine Guard. It seems Kalleto’s tribe has petitioned the Federation for assistance with their offensive against Potentate Chaya. The Federation has been looking for a reason to move against Chaya without blatantly violating the terms of the original treaty.”
“What does that mean for Kade?” Ivy scooted back on the bed, so she could sit up.
“If Chaya’s empire falls, which is likely with the Federation’s intervention, the danger to Kade is greatly minimized.” He turned back to Kade and clarified. “It could still be months before the outcome is determined. I suggest you proceed with your original plans, but there’s a good chance you won’t spend the rest of your life looking over your shoulder.”
Kade finished the wine and set the glass aside. “This is wonderful news. Thank you for sharing it with me.”
Traborn tossed him the discarded bathrobe. “You’ll find clothing in your quarters as well. Turn left at the end of the corridor. Your cabin is located beyond the second archway on the right.”
“Am I being dismissed?” Kade smiled as he shrugged into the simple garment.
“I’d like to show my mate how much I appreciate her. Any further lessons will have to wait.”
Mate? Had Traborn just called her his mate? Ivy’s heart flipped over in her chest and she pressed her lips together to keep from grinning.
Kade bowed from the waist. “This has been most… educational,” he said to Traborn. He winked at her and then left the cabin.
She was finally alone with her Master -- her mate.
“Does he have somewhere to go?” She fiddled with the cable extending from her wrist cuffs. “People who will shelter him?”
Traborn brought her a glass of wine and joined her on the bed. “I’ve transferred his Palonti currency into Standard credits and provided him with ident-documentation and university credentials. He now has an eleven-year history of employment in private security and glowing recommendations from his last two employers. His new identity has been input into the three major personnel networks. Even if the Palonti managed to capture him, they will have a hell of a time proving who he really is. Once we arrive on Tranocous Nine, Kade will disappear.”
“You do good work.”
“Yes, I do.” He grinned at her. “I also heard from your obnoxious head of security. He’s stuck on an obscure space station, but he managed to track me down.”
“You spoke with Jazz?”
“Well, it was more like Jazz issued ultimatums and I did my best not to laugh. He definitely has more guts than brains.”
“He’s got plenty of brains too. He found you, didn’t he?”
“Yes, he did.” He took the wineglass from her hand, drained what little remained, then set the empty glass on the shelf beside the headboard. “I want to make love to you, sweetheart, but I refuse to hurt you. Answer me honestly, are you sore?”
Catching her bottom lip between her teeth, Ivy hesitated. She craved the fullness of his cock moving inside her eager body, but she was tender from all the previous play. “I don’t care.” The plea in her tone shocked and embarrassed her. It was foolish to let him know how deeply he affected her. “I want you more than anything.” That was subtle. Self-recrimination made her turn her face away.
His warm fingers cupped her chin and turned her head. “There is no shame in your desire. I want you just as badly as you want me. We’re making up for a lot of time.” He slipped off the side of his bed and activated the drawer.
“Do you travel with a pet or find pleasure with members of your crew?” Her treacherous heart lurched at the thought of him touching anyone else. Even with Kade it had been a struggle to keep her possessiveness under control.
“When the ship is underway, business is business. But when I do find time for pleasure, I insist on an environment I can control.” He closed the drawer with a bitter little scoff. “I learned that lesson a long time ago.”
One question lingered in her mind. If they were to move beyond the past, she had to understand his motivation for staying away so long. “Why didn’t you ever try to contact me? Part of my heart died when I thought I’d lost you.”
He sat on the edge of the bed, his gaze warm, yet guarded. “I was so enraged when I left prison I wanted nothing to do with anyone. I focused on the job the Federation had hired me to do and thought of nothing else.” Grasping her ankles, he pulled her down until she lay flat again.
“Did you think I was in on it, that I’d set you up?”
“Never.” He stroked her leg from hip to knee, but his gaze remained on her face. “I saw you in a bar not long after I was released. You were with those two Limbarians and you seemed genuinely content. I was halfway across the room when I realized I had nothing to offer you. I’m a glorified space tramp, just like your father.”
“Oh, Traborn, that couldn’t be farther from the truth. I accepted my life because you were no longer an option. The difference between my mother and me is I’m a space tramp too. I would have gone crazy in a house.”
He smiled at her vehemence, then traced her lips with his index finger. “I think you should sell Bluz and Jazz the Chrysalis. Let them fight on the right side of this war for a change.”
“Turn them into Sabrotine privateers?”
“Exactly.” He moved her legs apart and bent her knees. This was sure to be a quick conversation. “I could arrange a full pardon if they applied for a Sabrotine charter.”
“I’ll certainly make the offer, but where does that leave me?”
His hand brushed up her inner thigh and he gently parted her folds. “Here with me.” He’d coated the first two fingers of his other hand with something clear and shiny. After smearing the ointment on her tender folds, he pushed his fingers into her passage. She closed her eyes and sighed as her flesh absorbed the cool, soothing ointment. He didn’t move his fingers, but his other hand stroked her tummy and her breasts. Slow and comforting, his touch glided over her skin.
“The details are up to you,” he said after a long, silent moment. She opened her eyes and found hope clearly written in his gaze. “You can join my crew, or marry me, or define this however you like. I’m not losing you again.”
The sweet temptation was more than she could bear. Her life had never been easy, yet here he was, touching her tenderly with love shining in his eyes. “Didn’t you hear? There’s a price on my head?”
“If my contacts can give a mighty Vontralirian a fresh start, don’t you think we can take care of one rebel captain?” Carefully removed his fingers, he rested his hand on the bed. He obviously wanted this settled before they made love.
“I’d welcome a fresh start, but I don’t want someone to ‘take care’ of me.”
“Then we’ll take care of each other.” He framed her face with his hands and kissed her mouth, wine still sweet on his tongue. “I don’t want to rewrite your life, Ivy. I just want a new beginning. Let’s create a future together, starting right now.”
His willingness to compromise thrilled her as much as his tender kiss. Proud, commanding, Traborn was used to issuing orders and having them obeyed. “Just for tonight, will you release me? I need to touch you.”
The wrist cuffs responded to his voice command, freeing her hands. She knelt on the bed and traced his features, then combed her fingers through his short hair. “Part of me still can’t believe this is real.”
He mirrored her movements, his gaze locked with hers. “I’m here and I love you beyond reason. I never stopped loving you.”
His hushed confession tore through the last of her reservations and set her heart free. “I love you too. Oh, Traborn, you have no idea how much I --”
He cut off her words with his mouth, ravenous for more kisses. Their lips clung and caressed as their tongues stroked and curled. He knelt facing her, his cock
erect and waiting.
Ivy squeezed his shoulders and explored his chest, desperate for the feel of his hard body. Despite his obvious need, he didn’t hurry her. She caressed his arms and his chest, finally rushing past his tense abs to curl her fingers around his shaft.
She continued to kiss him while her hands grew bolder. So many nights she’d dreamed of touching him, of falling asleep in his arms, and waking up to his sexy smile. He was here now, loving her, and she intended to savor every moment.
His hands slipped between her legs, parting her thighs as he slid her bottom up along his thighs. She gasped and reached behind her, bracing herself against the bed. He tilted his hips down, skillfully finding her entrance without using his hands. His cock head parted her folds, then pressed inward.
Watching his thick shaft sink into her pussy sent her pulse racing and made her clit throb. Her folds stretched tight around him as he drove deeper and deeper. When only enough room remained for his fingers, he stopped and pulled her legs around his waist. “Lock your ankles and release your arms.”
She found one foot with the other and relaxed back against the bed. The unusual position lodged the head of his cock against the front wall of her passage. As soon as he moved, he’d be sliding across her G-spot, but he was in no hurry to move.
His thumb circled her clit and her inner muscles rippled. “How’s that feel?”
“Not half as good as it will when you start moving.” She squeezed him tightly, accenting her impatience.
He chuckled. “You haven’t earned it yet. Put your arms above your head and surrender to the pleasure.”
Crossing her wrists above her head in much the same position the restraints held them, she gazed into his eyes. “Yes, Master.” Compromise. He had allowed her to touch him, now she would offer her submission.
His thumb kept up the slow, rhythmic orbit of her clit, while he caressed her breasts with his other hand. Even at his most demanding, Traborn never left her unsatisfied. He squeezed the firm mounds and rolled each nipple until they stood tight and proud. “Come for me. Look into my eyes and come.”