This was by no means a large space, because Queen's honeymoon or not, the Avenger was a warship, and not a barge or pleasure craft. But the rooms were well-appointed and boasted the finest and most modern conveniences. Jendri and V'Anekka both thought they knew what they would see when they entered, but they immediately discovered they were mistaken.
The space was twice the size they remembered. A folding panel replaced what used to be one wall or bulkhead, and it was retracted at the present. If closed, a separate compartment could be created, with its own door leading out to the passageway. The bed was in the same location, and although it looked similar, it seemed to have expanded. While it had already been high, it was now even higher, and the space underneath was filled with what looked like enormous drawers. It was also wider, taking over the space where nightstands had been. Moreover, it extended further into the room, to allow for the installation of a headboard fitted with drawers to compensate for the loss of storage in the side tables.
On the low ceiling directly above the foot of the bed ran rails fitted with drapes and curtains, caught back with velvet cords and gold rings. Thus the entire cabin could be one big room, or it could be divided into two using the panel or even three with the curtains and drapes closed. The head was in the same place, accessible from what was now the middle section.
"Oh, so this is what the letter to the shipwright was about,” Jendri said. “I had assumed V'Anekka and I would sleep in the adjacent cabin, but now there is no bed in that part."
"You and V'Anekka each take hold of one of those brass handles at the foot of my bed and pull,” K'Endarra directed.
V'Anekka wondered if there were bedclothes in the drawers for them to use to sleep on the floor, but before she could think too long she and Jendri had obeyed and rolled out a trundle bed not quite as wide as the Queen's, above. It was already made up with linens so that the two beds were foot to foot. K'Endarra herself reached into the new cupboard built in behind the bed and pulled out a mound of extra pillows which had been placed there at her direction.
"Here you are, my darlings; all the comforts! Plenty of room, plenty of privacy. Now, I suggest we all change and while Sharue and I go on deck to enjoy the sailing, you may unpack our trunks and stow everything away. Call the stewards to remove the trunks when you are done."
Jendri and V'Anekka went into the passage, found appropriate cruise wear and laid it on the Queen's bed. They all changed and V'Anekka picked up the discarded clothing to be sent to the ship's laundry. The Queen gave Sharue her arm and turned to go, and then turned back. “My new wife and I will be in the recreation area amidships. If you have time and wish to take the air, you are welcome to use the quarterdeck with the other officers."
Jendri bowed and said, “Yes, my lord."
They waited until the door closed and then V'Anekka allowed herself a snarl. “I don't mind waiting on K'Endarra but I'll be damned if—"
"Hush! She could be right outside,” Jendri warned.
V'Anekka went to the door and opened it on the pretext of getting to work, but the passageway was clear. She dropped the laundry bag to one side and hauled in a small trunk. “Let's get this over with,” she said.
"At least there's a good breeze,” Jendri said philosophically. “This stateroom now covers the entire beam, so there's good ventilation.” She began to tuck things away in the various cabinets.
V'Anekka bent to replace the trundle bed. “At least this moves smoothly. Is there a lock so we don't slide under in the night?” She got down to look. “Yes, here. Brass bolts sink into deckplates at the corners. We must remember to set them before we go to sleep."
"So, we will sleep at her feet while she lies with her new wife,” Jendri said. “And note, we will be looking up at them if the curtains are left open."
"I'm sure they will be, for effect, and if not, we will still hear every sound,” V'Anekka observed. “She will reduce us to quivering jelly."
"Exactly,” Jendri smiled. “And she has banned us from her presence on deck. I wonder where we will eat?"
"On the galley floor?” V'Anekka guessed.
"We shall see. I think mostly we will be in here seeing to the cleanliness of the cabin and their various changes of clothing. There may not be much time to spend on the quarterdeck, or ashore. She has us here to wait on her and to learn to deal with Sharue's new position."
"And to be disciplined, and discipline ourselves,” V'Anekka added. “A very clever woman, our wife."
"I may tell you now, she has given me directions to discipline you. You are to be numbed an hour every night when we first go to bed. If their lovemaking lasts longer, you will be free to come. If not, you must do without,” Jendri said regretfully. “I am sorry, but I must obey her."
"As I must. You are to be given an interrupted orgasm every two or three days at my discretion,” V'Anekka said. “She does not want you to experience a complete orgasm until after we return to port."
"Will you be taking the Jewel off so I may keep clean?” Jendri asked.
"Of course. Perhaps we should replace it now,” V'Anekka said.
Jendri went into the head for a moment to prepare and then came out. She lay at the foot of the trundle bed and V'Anekka locked the device into her crotch.
"Oh!” Jendri gasped. “That makes me want her so much!"
"It will be a long time” V'Anekka said sympathetically, “for both of us."
CHAPTER Sixteen
Thus began a trying but erotically stimulating voyage for K'Endarra's first two wives. After emptying all the trunks and stowing their contents, Jendri and V'Anekka made it on deck to see the very end of the sunset and get a little fresh air. They were confined to the quarterdeck where a simple backless bench had been placed for their use, and one of them had to keep an eye on K'Endarra all the time in case she should demand their presence. When K'Endarra beckoned, Jendri went to her and knelt to kiss the Queen's hand while Sharue smirked down at her from the plush settee on which they lounged.
K'Endarra regarded her first wife fondly. She enjoyed nothing so much as Jendri's willing submission to her. “Sharue and I will be dining here shortly. You will be served in our quarters below. Oh, and if the weather is bad and Sharue and I must eat indoors, you are welcome to join the officers in their mess."
Jendri nodded. “Is there anything you require from V'Anekka and me at this time, my lord?"
"Only that you prepare our bed, and attend us later when we retire. We will stay on deck for a while after eating, I think, to enjoy the night sky. Again, if your work is done, please come out to the quarterdeck if you wish. If the Captain agrees, you are also free to make use of the other decks, away from this area, which is reserved for me and Sharue, for our privacy. You remember, the same as our honeymoon."
"Of course, my lord. I'll relay your orders to Her Serene Highness,” Jendri said.
"Thank you. That's all.” The Queen turned her attention to Sharue once again, to discuss their dinner menu, and Jendri retreated to the quarterdeck.
"We will be eating below,” Jendri said, “and we must prepare their bed and wait upon them when they come in. Have you seen the Captain?"
"No, but I can send a sailor to find him,” V'Anekka waved a young rating over and dispatched her.
When the Captain arrived Jendri asked about the use of the other decks and was immediately invited to take a tour of the entire vessel in the morning. That way, the Captain explained, they would know all the safety procedures and could easily move around at their leisure. Jendri accepted and the Captain left them to see to his other duties.
"Let's go below,” V'Anekka said. “We can eat and make sure all is ready for the lovebirds and ourselves so that when they come in, excited and ready for sex, we won't be caught unawares."
"I can numb you a little early so your chances of release are better,” Jendri offered.
"If an opportunity presents itself, of course, but don't take any chances. It would not be worth it to either of us
if we were caught cheating,” V'Anekka warned.
"I agree, but I hate to see you in any discomfort, my Princess,” Jendri said as they went down the ladder.
"She feeds on our discomfort. I am happy to bear it for her,” V'Anekka said. “I know you are as well. Don't you agree the rewards are great?"
"Usually. I am used to tolerating denial. You were never expected to—"
"But I want to! And now I can. You know, when she hears us moaning, it makes her sex all the better."
"Let's moan very long and loud then,” Jendri laughed.
"We probably won't be able to help it."
Although they had no choice about their meals and had to eat whatever the Queen ordered, the chefs were expert and the cuisine delightful. Jendri and V'Anekka made the best of it by having their table set nicely with flowers, candles and the same china K'Endarra was using. Jendri had long since learned not to ask permission but to proceed with caution. If the Queen Regnant had given no orders to the contrary, people were more than likely going to follow the commands of her Queen Consort. Leaving the ports open gave them a delightful breeze to enjoy, too, and they partook of excellent wines with every course. Had they asked K'Endarra, they might well have been eating gruel off the floor in cracked crockery bowls. It was best they didn't. And then all was cleared away following their dinner so that they could prepare the cabin for the Queen's first night of love at sea.
"They are likely groping one another in the hammock right now,” V'Anekka said wryly. “We certainly did."
Jendri plumped pillows and trimmed wicks. “Surely K'Endarra misses no opportunity to indulge herself on these trips. Let me prepare the gel for you now and hide it in the head. When we come in here to wash we'll dab it on."
V'Anekka sighed. “I think K'Endarra misses one major point."
"What is that?” Jendri asked, measuring. She left the locket open and the evening's portion ready on the hinged lid. This she then tucked behind towels in a cabinet.
"As you know, it is not the orgasms I miss as much as her personal attention, her touch. Even if I did come every time she came with Sharue, it would not be as rewarding as sharing her bed and her pleasures directly. I am still deprived of the emotional interaction Sharue is receiving. That is what makes me ache and squirm—the realization she is not and never will be completely mine. Yet, I would not give up the portions she chooses to share with me, and of course, the waiting and wanting makes the coupling so much sweeter when I am permitted."
"That may be a bit much for her to grasp right now,” Jendri answered. “Right now she wants to humiliate us by showing us her attachment to Sharue. She likes us lying there, watching and wanting. She thinks if you are coming, you can't be wanting."
"She is mistaken,” V'Anekka insisted.
"I would not bring it up, in any event. Most of all, she needs to think you are in dire need, so her experience is even sharper and more intense. So as you said, we'll play it up for her. It won't be much of a stretch for me,” Jendri chuckled.
"I can always squeal like a stuck pig when necessary,” V'Anekka declared.
They changed into their nightwear and sat down at the table to play cards while waiting for the Queen and her third wife to appear. It was easier on them to wait inside because they did not have to hear what was going on amidships, and they would not have to race below to prepare when the Queen decided with no notice to retire.
After a few hands, the sounds of two women giggling, in love and intent on sex carried to their ears. The honeymooners were returning.
The door burst open. “Quickly, slaves! We wish to couple immediately!” V'Anekka announced. Without waiting, she stripped Sharue naked and spun her around, pushing her toward the head. “Hurry, my little minx!” she cried gaily.
V'Anekka rolled her eyes at Jendri and picked up the clothing while Jendri disrobed the Queen. The bed was already turned down, the lamps low. The Queen pushed Jendri aside and followed Sharue into the head.
"Tomorrow night I'll hide the gel out here,” Jendri muttered. “Go in quickly after and I will settle them in bed and join you."
"Pull out the trundle now and secure it, then,” V'Anekka said, bending to the task. Raising her voice, she announced. “Watch your step when you come out! Our bed is in place!"
K'Endarra responded, “Excellent. Draw the curtains but leave the drapes open. Make sure all the ports are fixed open, too. I love the sea breeze when I am fucking!"
"How romantic,” Jendri mumbled, sending V'Anekka into gales of suppressed laughter.
"I think someone's a little tipsy,” V'Anekka ventured.
"Maybe tomorrow we should be as well. There's nothing as sad as a drunk person when you're sober,” Jendri joked half-heartedly.
"No, I do not like to be hung over, especially at sea. Besides, I like my senses sharp for—"
The door to the head crashed open and K'Endarra appeared with her naked wife in her arms. Leaping forward, Jendri held the curtains aside and then closed them just as the Queen placed her delectable burden on the high bed and climbed in. Making sure all lamps were out and all gaps covered, Jendri then followed V'Anekka into the head where they made use of the facilities together to save time. “I'm sorry about the gel,” Jendri apologized as she finished. “We'll get the routine down better as we learn what she is likely to want. It is not like my honeymoon with her."
"Nor mine,” V'Anekka agreed. “This is almost silly."
"It will seem erotic and sensuous enough momentarily,” Jendri predicted, and they went out.
As they sank onto the trundle, they could easily hear the sighs and murmurs of the two women in the bed above them. The two wives lay side by side on their backs in the dark, rocking with the gentle movements of the ship, as the Queen and her third spouse began to couple.
"Oh, my darling,” K'Endarra moaned. “Suckle me. Make them hard. Ohhhhh."
V'Anekka jerked a little as she imagined the sensation of the Queen's nipples hardening to her tongue. She heard Jendri gasp quietly, too.
"My lord, you are so lusty!” Sharue exclaimed. “And so wet!"
"Then lick me, lick until I come on your face,” K'Endarra growled, and there was a rustling noise indicative of changing positions. This was followed by the moist sounds of an enthusiastic tongue between the Queen's legs, and Jendri groaned softly, her own insides melting.
V'Anekka nudged her. “Louder."
"Ah! Oh, K'Endarra,” Jendri sighed audibly.
At that, K'Endarra allowed her wives an especially intense response. “Oh, yes, Sharue! Suck deeply, my sweet. How I love your tongue all over my womanhood!"
"Mmmmmmmmm-oooooooh,” V'Anekka moaned, twisting on the sheets. She was numb outside but within her internal clitoris she was as aroused as ever. She thrust up and down. “Godsgodsgods,” she sighed.
Beside her Jendri was mumbling, “I need it. I need her,” over and over, like a chant. She gripped V'Anekka's hand hard.
"Taste me, love,” K'Endarra murmured to her young bride. “Suck all my come. It is all yours, yes, more, harder, there, ahhhhhh..."
Under her, Sharue was groaning with desire and pleasure, and the other wives could hear it.
"Ah, what she is getting from our lord,” V'Anekka grunted. “I can almost taste it myself!"
"I can smell the aroma of their passion,” Jendri agreed. “And my nipples are so hard!"
"I will torture you for her,” V'Anekka announced, and she leaned over Jendri and began to tease her nipples with a supple tongue.
This drew gasping sighs from the helpless First Consort. “Oh, no, please no, I can't, no, I beg you, stop, please, no, no, noooooooo,” she pleaded, writhing but unable to escape.
"Listen to my wives suffering for me, Sharue. Make me come now. I want to come while they are feeling my pleasure."
Sharue sped up, using her unique tongue to delve the cleft of K'Endarra's powerful clitoris. Sweetness poured into her from the Queen, and then the eruption of climax engulfed h
er. “Gah—gah—gah ... goooood!” she yelled, her ass bouncing up and down and she pursued completion.
All three of her wives squealed in need as K'Endarra enjoyed herself. She leaped from one orgasm to the next while they all sobbed with the agony of denial. When she was finally done, the Queen yanked Sharue up out of her crotch. “Feel your own release now, my love. Ride.” With that she reached into Sharue's tender genitals and began the in and out high-speed strokes with which it was easy to make her youngest come quickly. “Come on, lover, you can do it. Feel it build up. Yes, I want it. Come for your lord,” K'Endarra urged.
"Please, K'Endarra, oh yes, don't stop,” Sharue panted, wiggling in her lover's strong grasp. “Yes, I'm coming oh, oh! Thankyouthankyouthankyou!” she shrieked, not forgetting even in ecstasy to give honor to the Queen who owned her so completely.
The wives in the trundle bed were also panting, and they relaxed only slightly when Sharue stopped coming, because there had to be more. There always was.
"I burn, oh, how I burn inside,” V'Anekka groaned, clutching at herself. “So cold outside, so hot inside."
"So we should both be burning for her as she enjoys her new wife. It is an honor to increase whatever she feels,” Jendri said, trying to convince herself as much as her listeners. “I am also on fire, but I can do nothing but want her, and wait for her."
"Her orgasms are magnificent,” V'Anekka sighed. “So complete. I love the way she wrings every drop from a lover."
"I can't wait to hear her come again,” Jendri said. “She is divine."
"Mmmmm, that was delicious,” K'Endarra told Sharue. “Now let's do it with a dildo, shall we? Face to face, lots of kissing, and we'll orgasm together."
"Yes, Lord K'Endarra,” Sharue breathed. “I love when you do me that way. Shall I find our toys?"
"If my other wives have done their job well, they should be right over my head. Have a look. Turn the lamp up just a bit."
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