The Tattoo of the Elf [The Triplet Mermen Trilogy]

by Casper Graham

  “You’re doing great, sweetheart.”

  Baltic nodded. “Am I almost there?”

  Jefferson shook his head. “Not even at the halfway mark, but it’s okay. We’re not in a hurry.”

  Baltic bobbed his head up and down. Jefferson placed his elbows on the bed and rose his upper body up as high as he could. He kissed Baltic with all the passion he could muster. After a few moments, he sensed Baltic dropping down farther on his cock. His eyes widened in amazement at the determined expression on his lover’s face. He moaned when he could feel Baltic’s butt cheeks rubbing against his crotch. He grinned at his lover.

  “I…I did it.”

  “Yeah. Just move your ass up and down on my dick when you’re ready.”

  Jefferson thought it would take a while for that to occur, but he was surprised when Baltic started riding his cock a few seconds later. It was slow going, but he was more than delighted about it. Baltic would kiss him once or twice, but most of the time, they would simply stare into each other’s eyes as their lips were two, three inches apart and their breaths mingled together. He moaned when Baltic abruptly stopped. Then, the merman bent forward closer to his ear and whispered the statement he had been dying to hear.

  “Will you make love to me, please?”

  Jefferson gulped and agreed immediately. He grabbed Baltic’s ass with his hands and maneuvered his lover down onto the bed while they were still connected to each other cock-to-ass. Then, he drove into Baltic’s hole over and over again with slow, deep thrusts. He grunted when Baltic wrapped both thighs around his waist and tried to push back against him. He gazed into Baltic’s eyes and noticed the lust and desperation within.

  “I’m going to hammer your sweet ass so hard, sweetheart.”

  “Okay.”

  He slid his arms underneath Baltic’s body and embraced his lover as tightly as he could. It felt even better when Baltic hugged him back using his arms and legs. He licked away the sweat on Baltic’s neck before proceeding to pound away at his lover’s ass. Baltic shouted out loud in an obvious mixture of pain and pleasure, urging him to fuck much harder. He simply held on to Baltic as he pummeled into his lover with more force than before. He couldn’t last much longer, but he needed Baltic to climax first. He slipped one hand between their slippery bodies and stroked Baltic’s cock as fast as he could.

  Baltic wailed louder for a minute or so before tensing up underneath him. His hips stuttered, and he arched his body up while looking down at Baltic’s face as they both climaxed at the same time. It was the most beautiful sight Jefferson had ever witnessed in his entire existence. He loved the glow on Baltic’s face as the merman reached his orgasm. He didn’t stop pumping into Baltic because he was desperate to fill the merman up with his cum. He was claiming and marking Baltic from within.

  All of a sudden, an icy-blue pearl emerged from deep inside Baltic’s chest. Jefferson watched in awe as the pearl floated toward his chest right against his heart before it disappeared into him. He slumped forward and pressed his lips against Baltic’s as his magic swirled around him. He could feel the tattoo on his chest drifting away from him and landing right on top of Baltic’s chest. He pulled back from their kiss and observed as his tattoo shimmered for a moment on Baltic’s chest right against the merman’s heart before it settled down on it for eternity. Baltic stared at him in shock, but he only snickered in response.

  “You didn’t know, did you?”

  Baltic shook his head. “Not at all.”

  “I was born with that tattoo. Every elf has a different symbol. When we mate, our tattoos will be transferred to our mate, linking us together forever. My tattoo will work as a physical and magical protection for you just as I’m sure your pearl will shield me from harm.”

  Baltic nodded. “My pearl inside you also allows you to breathe underwater. It can only be gifted to my mate. Now that I’m mated, the ice around my heart has disappeared, allowing my merman magic to regain full control. I can’t feel the coldness surrounding my heart anymore. Anyway, my pearl will be with you for all eternity. It’s a huge chunk of my magic.”

  Jefferson grinned at Baltic. “Thank you for the honor. The pearl will come in handy in the future should I ever need to go underwater for an extended period of time.”

  Baltic smiled before speaking up again. “I have a request.”

  “Anything, sweetheart.”

  “Don’t pull your cock out from inside my ass.”

  Jefferson was tickled upon hearing that, but he obliged anyway. “Okay.”

  However, he knew it would be uncomfortable for Baltic if he stayed on top of the merman for far too long, so he arranged for them to lie on their sides with his dick still inside Baltic’s tight hole. He wrapped both arms around his mate and kissed the top of Baltic’s head. Baltic was so quiet for the next few moments that Jefferson thought his mate must have fallen asleep. Thus, he was startled when Baltic broke the silence.

  “Jeff, what’s with your name?”

  “Huh? What do you mean?”

  “You’ve existed for thousands of years. Were you named Jefferson from the time you were born?”

  Jefferson chuckled in amusement. “My name was Jefroi originally, but I altered it to become Jefferson. I had no last name, though. Elves believe that as a community, we’re one big family. I added ‘Workman’ as my last name when I moved into the mortal realm. The ordinary humans insist on something as mundane as that. I’m just trying to fit in better.”

  “Okay.”

  “Yeah. I have a question for you, as well.”

  “Shoot.”

  “What do you look like in your original form?”

  Baltic scooted backward, causing Jefferson to moan softly as his dick was buried deeper inside his mate. Baltic turned toward him and winked at him before responding to his question. “My upper half more or less remains the same, but the rest of me is covered in bright, blue scales. I have sharp fins on my forearms and along the center of the back of my upper body. My caudal fin is actually very sharp, as well.”

  “Caudal fin?”

  Baltic nodded. “That’s the part at the end of my lower body. My fins can actually cut through diamonds. I also have fangs and claws that are so strong they will make diamonds seem like baby powder.”

  Jefferson groaned, and his dick throbbed inside Baltic’s ass. “Fuck. That’s so hot.”

  Baltic snickered. “You’re a masochist, aren’t you?”

  Jefferson shrugged lightly. “I can’t help it. It turns me on to hear and know how powerful you can be.”

  “Would you like me to dominate you sexually someday?”

  Jefferson whimpered while bobbing his head up and down eagerly. “Hell yeah. Please.”

  Baltic chortled. “I will do that soon.”

  Jefferson was excited at the prospect, but he was getting drowsier now. He embraced his mate tightly in his arms. “Sounds awesome to me. Let’s go to sleep for now. We’re going to discuss our living arrangement tomorrow morning.”

  “Okay.”

  Jefferson expected to fall asleep almost immediately, but he discovered how difficult it was, especially with his dick remaining half-hard inside his mate’s warm ass. It didn’t matter to him. He had finally mated with Baltic, the merman he had fallen for at first sight. He also put all other thoughts to the back of his mind, including the elusive sorcerer. He could take care of the sorcerer on another day. He simply wanted to enjoy this incredible moment with his new mate to its fullest. Everything else could take a backseat.

  Chapter 10

  Baltic’s heart beat faster as he and Jefferson drew nearer to the edge of the magical barrier that separated the mortal realm from the land of the elves. Jefferson had informed him that the land of the elves wasn’t in a separate dimension at all, but the barrier surrounding the land prevented any ordinary humans from ever passing through it. In essence, any being without a smidgen of magic within him or her would be repelled and compelled to walk away.

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bsp; He knew he was being irrational, but he couldn’t help it. It was still very early in the morning. The sun hadn’t even risen yet. He was terrified that he would be hearing the call of the siren magic from deep within him the moment he stepped out from the magical land of the elves. A part of him was aware that he was now a mated merman. The curse of the siren should have been broken, but he had been living with it for so long that he couldn’t stop the fear from overwhelming him.

  After what felt like hours, he noticed the shimmering magic wavering in the air. There was plenty of it. He could tell it was very powerful. A part of him didn’t want to leave the land of the elves, but he had to return home before packing his belongings and moving into Jefferson’s house as they had agreed upon during their brief discussion earlier. He stared at the massive magical barrier and steeled himself before stepping closer toward it. He was taken aback when Jefferson tugged him backward.

  “Sweetheart, we’re mated now. I can feel your emotions. You need to relax. Everything will be fine. You’re not a siren anymore.”

  He smiled sheepishly at Jefferson before nodding. “I know, but I can’t stop worrying about it.”

  Jefferson held his hand and intertwined their fingers together. “I’ll be with you.”

  Baltic inhaled deeply before slowly letting the air out. “Okay. Let’s do it.”

  The two of them passed through the barrier. It was just as dark outside in the mortal realm, but he felt calm. He didn’t feel the siren magic raging inside him. There was no extra voice calling out to him and urging him to sing the enticing song of death to lure men and women to their deaths. He was free. He turned to face Jefferson in amazement and beamed at his mate. Jefferson simply snickered at him.

  “I told you.”

  Baltic laughed in relief. “I…I’m…I’m mated and free.”

  Then, he jumped into Jefferson’s arms, who caught him easily and hugged him without any hesitation. He could feel the tears streaming down his cheeks, but he didn’t care. He was all right now. He could return to the Pacific Ocean for a visit with his parents. He was a part of the merfolk community once again. He remained in Jefferson’s embrace for a moment longer before pulling away and grinning at his mate.

  “Are you ready to go home now?”

  He bobbed his head up and down enthusiastically. “I am.”

  His excitement was short-lived, though. He was elated to be mated to Jefferson, but he was also feeling down and worried about Caspian. After all, Drake was already mated to Edwin, and the two of them were living together. Now, it was Baltic’s turn to move out from the house they had been sharing for a century. He sort of knew Caspian and Gavin were growing closer to each other, but he had been too immersed in his own relationship with Jefferson to pay his older brother’s situation any mind. It turned out he had been concerned over Caspian for nothing.

  When he and Jefferson eventually reached home, he was astounded to find Gavin and Caspian snuggling on the couch in the living room on the second floor. Caspian blushed while Gavin simply appeared rather smug. Baltic was certain that those two must have been mated with each other. His magic might still be connected to Drake and Caspian’s, but the loop was more muted now. Once a merperson was mated, his or her magic would be linked more strongly with his or her mate. Their loop of magic as triplets was rather faint now.

  “Hey, Balt.”

  “Hey, Cas. Congratulations to you and Gavin.”

  Gavin nodded. “Thanks. Congratulations to you, as well.”

  Baltic was about to respond when he heard Jefferson shifting closer toward him from the staircases. He had gone up first because Jefferson needed to park the car a bit farther away since there are too many cars in front of and near to the house. Jefferson glanced back and forth between Gavin and Caspian before laughing out really loudly.

  “Oh, Gav, this is hilarious.”

  Gavin blushed before glaring at Jefferson, but the water dragon shifter couldn’t quite pull it off, especially since the man was attempting not to grin. “Shut up, Jeff. Mind your own business.”

  Jefferson smirked at Gavin. “I seem to remember someone telling me he would never ever mate for the entirety of his existence.”

  Baltic was amused to note the simultaneous reddening of Caspian and Gavin’s cheeks, but he took pity on them. He approached his brother and hugged the man tightly.

  “I’m delighted for you.”

  “Thanks. I feel the same for you, baby bro.” Baltic grimaced upon hearing that, but Caspian only chuckled at him. “Anyway, are you packing up and moving out today?”

  Baltic smiled. “Yeah. What about you?”

  “I’ll be living with Gavin, as well. This house will be our place of business from this point onward. We can discuss with Dray about what we’re going to do with the second floor when we meet him tomorrow.”

  “Sure.”

  After that, Baltic dragged Jefferson into his bedroom. Between the two of them, they were able to put all his belongings into one large suitcase. He didn’t own much because he never truly believed he would be lucky enough to be mated. He was relieved when Jefferson grinned in understanding at his lack of personal stuff before wrapping both arms around his chest while he looked around his bedroom, feeling strangely out of sorts.

  “Can’t bear to leave your old room behind?” Jefferson whispered while placing his chin on the top of Baltic’s head.

  Baltic shrugged. “I can’t help it. This room has been both my sanctuary and prison for a hundred years. I have plenty of memories associated with it.”

  Jefferson tightened both arms around him as he leaned back against the elf’s much broader chest. “I get it, sweetheart, but you’re not abandoning it. Or even the house for that matter. You’ll still be coming back every day to teach yoga to your precious students. On the plus side, you’re going to move in with me. Regardless of where we end up now or in the future, we will be creating new memories. Just the two of us.”

  Baltic shivered a little, more a result of the excitement of living with his mate than any actual coldness. “You’re right.”

  The two of them stayed like that for a while before Baltic turned to face Jefferson and pressed their lips together. The kiss was more for comfort than a prelude to anything sexual between them. He wanted to convey his gratitude and love for Jefferson through the simple act, and he hoped it was enough for the elf to catch on to the message he was trying to pass on. He was relieved when Jefferson hugged him so tight as if unwilling to ever let him go before pulling away and smiling down at him.

  “I love you.”

  Baltic grinned so wide his side jaws ached a little. “I love you, too.”

  Jefferson nodded. “Should we go home now?”

  “Yeah.”

  The two of them walked out from Baltic’s old bedroom and made their way to Caspian’s bedroom. They bade farewell to Caspian and Gavin. Baltic didn’t know what came over him. Maybe he was a baby after all. He clung tightly to his oldest brother while ignoring the tears streaming down his cheeks. Caspian snickered at him, but he was thankful his oldest brother didn’t utter a single word to bring attention to his less-than-silent sobbing. He couldn’t help it, though. He had never been apart from his brothers for an extended period of time. Now, they wouldn’t be living together anymore. It had been hard enough without Drake. Baltic found it even more difficult at the moment, knowing he also wouldn’t have Caspian nearby.

  After a while, he and Caspian broke apart before grinning at each other. He knew his oldest brother would take a while to pack since Caspian had a lot of things to box up. He and Jefferson left the bedroom after waving at Gavin and Caspian. They headed down the stairs and walked to the front door. When they made it out of the house, he grabbed Jefferson’s hand in his own. The two of them had to cover a longer distance in order to each the car because it had been parked quite far away from the house. He was thankful Jefferson was very muscular and strong, though. His mate carried his suitcase as if it weighed a mer
e pound or two.

  They were getting nearer to Jefferson’s car when Baltic felt a weird sensation from somewhere in the vicinity. He halted mid-step in an instant and darted his eyes all around him, but he couldn’t detect anything or anyone that would cause his senses to perk up. Nevertheless, he was sure he didn’t imagine that haunting feeling earlier. Something was going on, but he couldn’t quite put his finger on it. The only thing he was certain of was the magic in the air, but it was nothing he ever encountered before.

  “Sweetheart, what is it? What’s going on?”

  He faced Jefferson and whispered at his mate. “There’s dark magic somewhere. It feels both familiar and not at the same time.”

  “The sorcerer?”

  “Maybe. I…I don’t know. It doesn’t feel exactly the same as before.”

  Jefferson stared at him in bewilderment. “It’s either him or it isn’t.”

  He unleashed his magic to get a feel of his surrounding, but he was unable to pinpoint the exact location of whatever or whoever it was that made him uncomfortable. In the end, he gave up and turned toward his mate.

  “You have more magic than I do. Why don’t you give it a try?”

  Jefferson nodded at him. He watched in amazement as Jefferson’s light magic was released. It was an incredible sight. It was so powerful he could actually taste it. Now he could better understand why Jefferson was leaking magic through every pore of his being the first time they met and in every meeting they had after that. He was certain even the ordinary humans would be able to sense Jefferson’s magic roaming all over the place even though they couldn’t view the trace of magic in the air. It compelled him to shift closer toward Jefferson, who grinned at him before tugging him closer.