Embracing Ember

by Astrid Cielo

  Ceylon looked into the pale grey eyes of his apprentice and clasped his shaking hand. He had to ensure that Ember was taken care of and he wanted her to go into the medical scanner. Ember had to be alright. “I have taught you well, Merrcum. Do what you know, but promise me that Ember will get the medical scanner. I will allow the humans to treat my wounds. Promise me.”

  “I promise, Ceylon.” Ceylon’s blue eyes sought Ember and he smiled briefly before allowing himself to slip from consciousness.

  Ceylon knew he was dreaming, but he truly didn’t understand how this was possible. Ember was the one who could talk to those who had passed on in her dreams, not him. Ceylon had never had any kind of psychic ability. But before him, in the field they used to play was Ashwin. “How?”

  “I am using your connection to Ember. I had to see you, to let you know that I’m okay. I only held on for so long because of you. I’m sorry that I left, but in a way I knew that it was for the best. I love you, Ceylon and I probably always will, but we weren’t truly meant for each other. Ember truly belongs with you. She completes you in a way I never could have.” Ashwin said, her eyes shining with vitality.

  “I love you, too. I never stopped, but your right. I love Ember and I feel…”

  “I know you feel guilty for loving her more than you ever loved me. I understand, though. I actually found the other piece of my soul. I need you to let go completely, let me go and ensure that Ember understands that she is your one and only.” Ashwin walked up to him slowly, placing her hand on his chest over his heart and her face turned up to look into his eyes. “I can feel it beating. The pull was strong for the other side for a while. I thought you had lost her before you even had her.”

  Ceylon didn’t know what Ashwin was talking about, but he could feel a pull in the center of his chest, a small tug that while it didn’t hurt was uncomfortable. Enough so that he couldn’t ignore it.

  “I feel like I need to go somewhere.”

  Ashwin smiled and stepped back, she tilted her head as if listening to something. A bright smile lit her face, a smile that he had never seen before. “I’ve got to go, too. Tell Ember bye for me, I won’t be visiting her anymore. Bye, Ceylon.”

  “Bye,” Ceylon said as the pain gripped him. His fight back to consciousness one of pain as his brain fired off the signals for every piece of tissue that was damaged. Apparently it was a lot. He focused on the light pressure in his hand, that he finally figured out was a hand itself. A familiar scent filled his nostrils, the scent of his Ember. Ceylon’s heart filled with joy at the thought that she was here with him. He weakly squeezed her hand and he heard the sharp intake of her breath.

  “Ceylon?” Her whispered voice was close, bathing his ear with her breath. He smiled slowly, the concern in her voice warming his heart. Oh, how he loved this woman! Ceylon clasped his hand around her neck and pulled her face to his before opening his eyes to stare into the most beautiful green eyes he had ever seen. Ember’s eyes were wide with surprise and relief. He pressed his lips to hers and kissed her gently. Her hand connecting with the middle of his chest had him wincing.

  “I’m sorry. Oh, Ceylon I am so glad you’re awake. I was worried.”

  Ceylon looked around at the small room he was in; beeps and alarms were going off around him. He had only briefly visited this place upon his tour of Trinity Heart. He was in the recovery room. Ceylon was going to ask what happened when a tall and thin female with blonde hair came, her voice pulling them from their reunion. “I see you’re awake. If you’ll let me ensure that he is okay, I will see about getting the doctor to release him to his people. I hear they have some medical scanner that will heal him right up.”

  Ember smiled at the nurse and nodded, stepping to the side. Merrcum arrived and spoke with the nurse, his pale grey eyes full of relief that his patient survived the ordeal. Ceylon was proud of him, but he was ready to get Ember home and make love to her. He didn’t want to think about how he almost lost her. Ceylon’s heart clenched at the thought of losing her again.

  “Ceylon I have arranged transport back to the ship and you will be as good as new by tonight.” Merrcum’s announcement pulled Ceylon from his macabre thoughts. He nodded in acknowledgement and watched Ember as he was transported. Hers was the last eyes he saw as the lid closed on the medical scanner, thoughts of exploring her body as her cries echoed through the room.

  ***

  Ember’s nap was ended when a hot mouth surrounded one of her turgid nipples, suckling gently before nipping. Ember’s back arched as her eyes opened to connect with those familiar azure blue eyes that belonged to the man she loved. It appeared he had gotten a head start and undressed her while she slept, her subconscious integrating each caress and kiss into her dreams. Ember’s pussy throbbed with need, her juices already wetting her folds.

  “Ceylon.” Ember breathed his name as his tongue soothed the small ache his teeth had caused her nipple, her hands coming to tangle in his hair to pull him closer. Her heart beat wildly against her ribcage as he moved to her other breast, teasing the already hard nipple into stiff and swollen peaks. The fear of almost losing him melted away as he showed her that he was alive and well, awakening the passion that only he had been able to entice from her.

  His language spilled from his lips, comforting her, even when she didn’t understand the language. Ember tugged on his head bringing his lips to hers. She sighed as his tongue gently dueled with her own. She had missed him. When she had been taken by Landon, Ember was sure that she would never see Ceylon again. Ember had prayed for death, because she couldn’t stand the idea of becoming Landon’s punching bag again. She had a taste of freedom living with Ceylon and a taste of bliss, things of which she didn’t want to let go.

  Ember pushed at Ceylon’s shoulders, his face a mask of confusion. She gave him one last peck on his lips before pushing him to his back. Ceylon had an entire week of exploring her body, sampling her skin, now it was her turn. Ceylon went willingly and smiled a devilish smile when he realized Ember didn’t want to stop. “My turn.” Ember’s voice came out husky. She nibbled her bottom lip as she took in his naked torso. Ceylon was well built with lean muscles that begged for her to lick. And although his reddish skin had seemed odd when they first met, now she even found it sexy.

  Ember caressed his chest before leaning down and taking one flat nipple into her mouth, worrying it with her teeth. Ember smiled at Ceylon’s sharp intake of breath. Ember took her time, licking each indention on his muscled abdomen, content that he allowed her the opportunity to explore his body.

  Ember unbuttoned his pants and almost giggled when his turgid length sprang free. Ceylon lifted his hips, aiding her in his divestment. Ember stared down at his cock; it was long and thick with prominent veins running along its length. Ember’s mouth watered at the thought of taking him into her mouth. It astounded Ember that she would even consider this act, not after the brutal way Landon forced her. She had learned after the first few times that gagging would only get her beaten.

  Ember nibbled her bottom lip unsure of how to proceed, nervous at how this experience would turn out. Ember looked up to peer into Ceylon’s azure blue eyes that were studying her with interest. He frowned and sat up, cupping her cheek. Ember sighed and nuzzled into his hand, seeking comfort for her insecurities. How was she ever supposed to be normal if she couldn’t get past what Landon had done to her?

  ***

  Ember was killing him with her mouth and hands. Her touches made his cock so hard he thought it would explode, but he held as still as possible for her, because he would do anything to see that smile grace her face. He lifted his hips helping her to take of his pants, his hard cock springing free and slapping against his abdomen.

  Ember sat nibbling her bottom lip, her face a mask of worry. Ceylon didn’t know how he knew. He didn’t question his knowledge that she was thinking about her treatment with Landon. Her trouble green eyes met his and it broke his heart that such a bright light had been dimmed
by the cruelty of a male not worthy of her. He sat up almost groaning at the ache in his groin, and cupped her cheek. A sad smile graced her lips and she relaxed into his caress, nuzzling her soft cheek into his palm.

  “I would never hurt you, Ember. Please tell me that you know that.” He could hear the plea in his voice; almost desperation that she understand that she was safe and protected here in his arms. A wet drop hit his palm alerting him to her tears. Ceylon pulled her into his embrace, settling her wet core on his aching shaft; he suppressed his groan, knowing that she needed him to comfort her. Ember came without protest, curling herself around his body as if clinging to him for dear life. Ceylon’s hands smoothed circles over the satiny skin of her back as he waited for her answer.

  Ember took a deep breath, her nipples abrading his chest. “I know, but sometimes I get a little overwhelmed and the past won’t let me go.”

  Ceylon kissed her briefly before stating, “I know all about clinging to the past, and I know that it can tear you apart and will keep you from living. And I’m not just saying that because I’ve got you naked.”

  Ember laughed and Ceylon felt relieved he could give her that. “I know. I want to do this, but I’m not sure how to go about it, I mean…well, I’ve never done this willingly and where I am in control.”

  Ceylon kissed her nose wishing he could gut Landon and flush him down the toilet like the piece of shit he was. “Ember, if you’re in control then that means you do what you like. I am yours to do with as you wish.”

  A real smile lit her face erasing the shadows that had dimmed her bright green eyes. Ember nodded before pecking him on the lips. Ember looked down and it seemed she noticed for the first time her position. She rolled her hips, sending pleasure rocketing through his shaft. Ember’s sigh of pleasure only made it better.

  Ember pushed at his chest and he complied with her request, anticipation making him wonder if he stay still for her to play like she wanted. Ember’s fears relieved she grasped his shaft wrapping her hand around the base moving it slowly up and down, her light touch driving him wild. Ember slowly bent her head and took a tentative swipe of the head with her tongue. Ceylon looked down at her in confusion when she just sat there on her knees, staring down at his shaft. Her sudden swoop enveloping the head of his cock and nearly half of his shaft nearly caused him to come and when she applied a gentle suction, his back bowed off of the bed.

  Ceylon really wanted to be patient because he knew that was what Ember wanted, but his limits had been pushed beyond his control. Ceylon reached down and grabbed Ember under her arms and pulled her up to him, crushing his mouth to hers, delving into her mouth even as he pushed her to her back. Ceylon worked his way down her body, feasting on her breasts and teasing her flat abdomen with his tongue.

  Ember was writhing from his touch, her face flushed with pleasure. Ceylon knew in that moment that this female was the most important person to him, more important than Ashwin ever was, and his heart felt lighter with that knowledge. He remembered Ashwin telling him that although she loved him and always would, she had realized they weren’t truly meant for each other. Ceylon smiled when he realized that Ashwin had found her other half. Sending a prayer of thanks to whoever had decided to bless him with the woman writhing beneath him.

  Ceylon pulled her legs apart displaying her glistening core. He dipped his head down and took a few swipes at her clit, her cries echoing the room. “Ceylon, I need you. Please.”

  Ceylon chuckled at her pleading and pulled away from her. “No!” Ember wailed reaching for him.

  “Shh, I am not going anywhere,” Ceylon assured her as he patted her on the thigh. “I want to try something different. Get on your hands and knees.” Ceylon held back a groan as her pert backside became thrust near his groin, brushing against his already hardened shaft. He massaged her buttocks, getting glimpses of her sopping wet pussy, ratcheting up his desire. Ceylon ran his hands up her back and pressed her torso downwards raising her bottom even more. Ember wiggled her backside in impatience, trying to tempt him into hurrying. “Are you ready, Ember?” Ceylon poised his erection at her entrance waiting for her answer.

  “Yessss…Ceylon, please.” Ember’s words cut the rope he had used to hold himself back, the neediness in her voice spurring him on, and he drove into her in one swift thrust. Ceylon bottomed out in her warm, moist sheath and had to breathe through the pleasure to keep from spilling his seed so quickly. “I love you, Ember. You are mine.”

  ***

  Ember screamed in pleasure, her sheath clutching at his shaft that had taken her so completely with one thrust. “Sum diligo vos, Ember. Vos sint mea.” Ceylon’s words were said with a growl making her heart speed up. Ember had a brief moment to wonder what he said, wishing she understood his language, before he began to thrust, slamming against her in frenzy. Ember’s sheath fluttered around his plunging shaft in pending release. Her whole body burned with the need to come, to feel him come inside of her.

  Ember imagined having Ceylon’s baby, her womb expanding and carrying the life of a child that the man she loved helped to create. She could almost see the baby’s beautiful skin coloring, hoping for her eyes to be the same blue as her father’s.

  Ember was taken from her musings when Ceylon’s hand reached under her sliding down her abdomen to worry her clit with small circles even as he increased his pace and that was all it took. Ember’s world shattered as she came, her vagina clamping down on his shaft as he groaned his own release, bathing her channel with his seed.

  They collapsed together, his shaft still buried deep within her. Ember allowed Ceylon to position her, moaning as he pulled free of her. Ceylon kissed her on the neck as he spooned himself behind her. She had never felt so content. Her heart beat for Ceylon, even now it felt as if a piece of her had connected to him, tying herself to him for all eternity. Her eyes drooped, becoming heavy as lethargy and contentment lulled her into sleep. “I love you, Ceylon,” she whispered as she drifted off to sleep.

  ***

  Ember walked the now familiar halls of the ship that Ceylon had told her was named, Volucris Ignem. She wasn’t sure what that meant, but it was a mouthful. The past two weeks had moved in a blur. Ceylon had opted to stay aboard ship because he stated that she would be safer. Ember smiled at his consideration.

  Ceylon made love to her every chance they got. He had become insatiable since he had awoken unscathed from the medical scanner. Ember didn’t mind, just the thought of Ceylon made her folds moisten and her mind to turn to naughtier thoughts. Even now she had become hungry for his touch.

  There was only one thing that bothered her, he still hadn’t told her that he loved her. Ember knew she had done so many times, especially during the heat of the moment. Although he murmured to her in his own language, he never once told her that he loved her. She had tried to contact Ashwin, to ask her, even though it would be kind of weird to talk to his dead wife, but she was near desperate to know how he felt. Of course she could always ask him, but she didn’t want to drive him away by seeming needy.

  Her steps brought her to the conference room where Ceylon was speaking with the rest of the crew. She almost stepped inside, but his words stopped her, causing the blood to drain from her face. “So, we are set to leave in two weeks?” Ceylon asked Cedwin.

  “That’s affirmative, so far. I believe they are sending a new shipment of diplomats including a few of our females. Serenity stated that Earth’s media has questioned the females place in society and she believes a few females acting as diplomats will ensure Earthlings that we are not, sexist, I believe is how she put it.”

  “Can we afford to allow some of our females to come to this planet?” Merrcum asked.

  “Serenity says we have no choice. I want each member of this team ready to leave in that two week period. If any has an objection to leaving let me know and I will talk with another crew to see if we can accommodate your stay. I believe a few of you have found potential mates and I would hate for our depar
ture to put that chance at jeopardy.” Cedwin announced.

  “I have no objection to leaving, Cedwin. I will be ready in two weeks,” Ceylon announced.

  Ember felt her world crumble, the tears began to flow down her cheeks. She had to go, because there was no way she could stand to stay and watch him leave her, stomping on her heart in the process. She ran back down the hallways to the room where she and Ceylon had made love countless times, her heart bleeding from the pain. What did you expect? Landon always said that you were worthless. For the first time ever, Landon’s words became her mantra. Always able to disregard his cruel words, now she couldn’t deny their truth. She was worthless and even Ceylon knew it.

  ***

  Silvius couldn’t believe she had run, leaving him with no indication of where she had gone. Yeah, Maria had said she was going to see family, but she had a lot of family. What he didn’t understand was why she had run. Silvius knew he wasn’t dreaming when she responded to his touch and kiss, even though it had been like a dream.

  Why are you even worried about this little female? Earth has plenty of females to choose from. Even as he thought it, the idea was expunged like yesterday’s trash. Silvius realized he couldn’t find another when she was his, his mea, his love. Maria was the other piece of his soul and the one he had hoped to find when he accepted his position on the diplomatic team. It was simply Maria or no one.