by Cara Wylde
Alexi turned on his back and stretched his arms and legs under the duvet, trying to release some of the tension in his muscles. His stomach rumbled, but the mere idea of food made him sick. He thought of Sophie and the concern in her eyes at dinner. He was so grateful that she was so understanding and easygoing. Kain was none of that. The blond would have shoved the steamed vegetables down Alexi’s throat if the priest hadn’t been there. Alexi smiled. He knew both of them cared about him in their own ways. It was a good thing Sophie chose to sneak into Kain’s bedroom tonight. Her patience would calm him down and she had a fair chance of convincing him to let this go at least until they would have solved the case. He had only been working with Sophie for a little over a month, but he sometimes felt like he had known her since forever. It was comforting.
It was past midnight, but the mark on his back still burned. How could he have forgotten about yesterday?
“March 4th,” he whispered into the darkness. “The day you left.”
He had been so caught up with Sophie’s training, so busy with figuring out his feelings for Kain, and so nervous about the case, that it had completely slipped his mind. Come to think of it, it was a good thing.
“After all these years, it’s the first time I forget. The first time March 4th and the burn of your mark take me by surprise.”
Was he finally moving on? He had never thought this day would come. He had been looking for that bastard all these years, he had violated Kain’s privacy because he had to know, he simply had to know if the blond had managed to catch him. Alexi wasn’t sure how he felt about it. Was he ready to let go? Did he want to let go? He sighed and, for a split second, wished Sophie were there, her soft body pressed against his side, her arm draped lazily over his chest. He shivered and winced when the mark on his back burned a little harder. No, he wasn’t ready for physical contact. It wouldn’t have mattered if it were Kain or Sophie, the people he cared about the most right now. Their proximity would have made him ill in an instant.
Alexi closed his eyes and tried to chase away the dark thoughts which he knew would only bring dark nightmares. This was not a good time to think about moving on and letting go, or about the inevitable explanation he had to give Kain and Sophie at some point. He had to sleep. And in the morning, he had to eat. He couldn’t let something that had happened over a century ago ruin this case.
CHAPTER TWO
It was a beautiful morning, and the cloudless sky promised a warm day. The sun had already melted most of the ice patches on the road when Sophie closed the gate behind her and followed Alexi and Kain up the mountain. They knew Tengu would be back from Lure by nightfall, and until then they had to use their time wisely. Sophie had practiced hiding her demon sigil a couple of times at the Academy, but they had to be sure she could do it under pressure, when surrounded by the heavy auras of more demons. Kain and Alexi didn’t know what identities Tengu would choose for them, but they could slip into their roles a bit to show their apprentice what she should expect the moment she met Casimir D’Argyle and his demon guests.
Sophie took in the marvelous landscape and breathed in the fresh mountain air. Oh, how she loved the Carpathians. At Lure Academy, she would never get tired of exploring the grounds, taking long strolls into the forest, and enjoying the powerful spirit of nature which seemed to give life to every tree and flower. This place wasn’t much different than Lure. The mountains here weren’t as tall as the Southern Carpathians, but they still offered one hell of a view.
“Come on, baby, don’t fall behind!” Kain shouted.
Alexi had already disappeared behind the trees, and the blond was waiting for her at the edge of the forest. They had no intention to go very far. They just wanted to look around a bit, get used to the place, and find a nice, private spot where they could test Sophie’s skills.
“I’m coming, I’m coming. You’re such a killjoy. With you, it’s all about work.”
“As if you didn’t like it.” Kain rolled his eyes and followed Alexi. His partner seemed to be feeling better. He had even managed to eat half the breakfast Father Michael had prepared for them, and he wasn’t as broody and grumpy as the day before. Sophie had convinced Kain to let him be for now because she was sure Alexi would tell them everything willingly when he was ready. This was just not the perfect time. All three had to focus on their plan. D’Argyle and his weird Spring Celebration were no joke.
Alexi found his way easily through the forest, although there was no path to show the way they took had been traveled before. By the time he reached a small clearing, he felt too hot in his jacket and had to unzip it. He was wearing a gray, long-sleeved blouse underneath, which went really well with his black jeans and sturdy mountain boots. The wind played in his longish black hair, and Alexi ran his fingers through it, combing it back, away from his eyes.
“I think this will do,” he told Kain.
The blond stopped beside him and took his jacket off. He was wearing a dark green T-shirt, as he had always hated anything with long sleeves. Army trousers and combat boots completed his outfit, and it was no wonder Sophie couldn’t peel her eyes off his perfect body.
“So, what now?” asked Sophie. She stepped to the middle of the clearing to study their surroundings. There wasn’t much to see there, as the tall trees obscured most of the sky. The shy sunrays provided just enough light to give the forest an eerie atmosphere of magic and wonder.
“You might want to make yourself more comfortable,” said Alexi while finally shrugging off his jacket. He gave her a last reassuring smile before getting ready to slip into his role and let his demon aura take over.
Sophie studied him curiously, then unbuttoned her coat and let it slip to the ground. She saw Alexi take a couple of steps towards her, and she gasped when she felt his overwhelming aura invading her personal space. Her first instinct was to activate her own demon sigil and lift a protective shield around her.
“If you do that, the demons will immediately know they’re dealing with a cambion, not a human.”
His dark, menacing voice took her by surprise, and her gaze went to Kain. His icy blue eyes confused her even more. It was the first time she saw this side of her mentors. Cold, calculated, their auras ready to take control of her body and will, their inner demons hungry for her energy. She swallowed heavily and tried to remember her training. She had to lower her shield, let the burn of her demon sigil dull to a mere throb, then will the mark to fade completely under her skin. At the same time, she had to keep her mind clear and focused. Yes, Kain’s and Alexi’s auras would eventually overwhelm her to a certain degree, which she had to allow if she was to ever convince any demon she was human. There was a fine line between holding her ground and letting them in just enough to trick them into believing they owned her. Sophie needed all her strength, patience, and concentration to mentally place herself exactly on that line.
Alexi and Kain advanced on her, and she willed her body to stay still. They didn’t offer any encouragement or reassurance that she was doing fine, as they usually did during their private sessions and training. She knew they wouldn’t. Right now, they were not the Alexi and Kain she was used to.
Sophie took a deep breath when Alexi ran the tips of his fingers from her temple, down her cheek and neck, only to stop at the collar of her blouse. His heavy aura clouded her mind, and she allowed it. Suddenly, the ground beneath her leather boots wasn’t frozen anymore. It was rich and damp, and the smell of rain overpowered the crisp smell of early spring. She reminded herself these sensations weren’t real. It hadn’t rained the night before. It was just Alexi’s unique aura playing tricks on her.
Kain stepped in front of her and his hand went straight to the hem of her blouse. He lifted it up to her breasts and smiled when he saw no trace of her demon sigil. Sophie’s abdomen was tense, and she willed it to relax. Tension and nervousness could tip a demon off, and she couldn’t risk that. Instead of letting go of the soft material, Kain pulled the blouse over her head, and S
ophie had no choice but to let him remove it. Her nipples hardened when the chilly morning air hit them full-force, the thin bra not doing much to protect them.
“The Ke’let Count and his guests will not go further than this, at least not before the Spring Celebration,” said Alexi. “By then, we will make sure his victims are free and safe. However, we’ll make this just a tad more challenging for you. You must be ready for anything.”
He dove down to capture her lips in a fierce kiss, his tongue immediately taking control and exploring every crevice of her mouth. Sophie moaned and let him do as he pleased. She had to remain flexible. Kain reached around her to unclasp the bra, and Sophie felt his warm aura chip a bit more at her sanity. She closed her eyes and struggled to keep the balance. The way his demanding hands massaged her breasts and rubbed her nipples made it really difficult, then his mouth latched onto her left nipple, and all Sophie could do was tangle her fingers into his shoulder-length blond hair and press his head harder against her full chest. Her panties were already soaked, and her pussy was throbbing with the desire to be filled, but she had to keep it together. She couldn’t lift her shield, push against their auras, jump their bones and take what she wanted. No, as a human she had to assume a submissive role and let them choose the pace. She had to create the illusion of helplessness. It was hard for someone who had never been helpless, not even when she thought of herself as such.
Alexi broke the kiss and looked into Sophie’s eyes. She was panting, the wind had disheveled her long brown hair, and her lips had turned a dark red. She nearly lost her balance when Kain tugged at her jeans, a little too eager to pull them down her legs, and Alexi hugged her to his chest for support. He felt her body soft and flexible in his arms, which was a weird sensation since Sophie had always had that unique inner strength which had drawn him and Kain to her in the first place. But now she had to let her guard down and surrender to their will. She was doing a good job. The sigil on her stomach was invisible. It was time to push a little further and challenge her even more.
Kain helped Sophie step out of her jeans and wet panties. His gaze went to her slick folds, but no matter how much he wanted to taste her, he had to stick to the initial plan. He rose back to his feet just as Alexi pushed her down to her knees. Those big, brown eyes looked up at them, and they had to resist the temptation to smile. They kept their faces straight and unbuttoned their jeans at the same time.
Sophie’s attention was drawn back down by her mentors’ quick movements, and she licked her lips when Alexi pulled his cock out.
“Suck,” he ordered.
She shuffled closer to him, curled her fingers around the base of his thick rod, and guided the tip to her lips. She closed her eyes and moaned in pleasure when she felt his unique, unmistakable taste on her tongue. She swallowed more of him, moving her lips up and down his shaft faster, at the same time pumping with her hand. All thoughts had flown out of her mind. She could only focus on how much she wanted to make him finish in her mouth. She snapped her eyes open when she felt Kain’s cock poke her in the cheek. The blond wanted to get the same treatment his partner was enjoying, and he had no intention to wait a moment longer.
Sophie grabbed Kain’s cock with her other hand, and moved her mouth from Alexi’s rod to the blond’s. She didn’t close her eyes this time. She wanted to see every single detail: the way Kain’s abs tensed, the beads of pre-cum which started gathering at the tip of Alexi’s cock as soon as she switched to the blond’s, and the slight differences in length and girth between the two marvelous rods she was sucking. She hummed around Kain’s cock, sending delicious vibrations straight to his balls, then switched back to Alexi’s. Her heart started beating faster when Kain traced her shoulder with his fingers only to move his hand to the back of her head to pull at her hair while he stepped behind her. Sophie knew what she had to do. She let go of Alexi’s cock and fell on all fours just as he knelt in front of her to regain access to her wicked lips.
Kain grabbed her generous hips, his fingers digging into the soft flesh. He slapped her lightly and almost lost all focus when he saw the ripple his small gesture sent up her round butt. He positioned himself at her soaked entrance and pushed in slowly, enjoying the eagerness with which she pushed back against him.
Sophie moaned at the sweet invasion of the blond’s long rod, and sucked Alexi harder. She needed both her hands to keep herself up, so Alexi had complete control. His hands cupped her face tenderly while he rammed his cock down her throat, at the same time careful not to hurt her. He knew exactly how much their lovely apprentice could take. However, even though she was at their mercy, he was sure she felt comfortable and trusted them completely. That had to change if she was ever to learn how to control her powers in the most difficult circumstances. Alexi looked into her beautiful eyes one last time, then he tightened his grip on her flushed cheeks and aimed his aura straight at her. He saw the slight surprise on her face, but he didn’t stop. Kain followed his lead and did the same thing while pounding her tight pussy and trying to last for as long as possible. The way her walls clenched around him drove him insane with lust.
Sophie whimpered and tried to pull away from Alexi. For a second, she felt like she had forgotten to breathe through her nose, and she wasn’t sure why. Her mentor refused to let go. He wasn’t even looking at her anymore. She forced herself to relax and keep her mind as clear as she could without fighting against the mist of the two cambions’ auras. Her shield was still down, and she intended to keep it that way. Her mentors and lovers would never hurt her, would they? Kain’s cock still felt nice inside her. Actually, it felt better than ever. It felt as if the blond’s every thrust sucked all the energy in her muscles, turning her knees to jelly and making her arms tremble under the pressure of keeping her body steady under the men’s physical and mental attack. And that was when she understood: she was growing weaker and weaker because Kain and Alexi were both working on draining her of energy.
She couldn’t fight them, and she couldn’t protect herself either. The orgasm building deep down, between her thighs, was tempting her to let go of her sanity, surrender herself to the two cambions, and let them make her body explode with pure, mind-blowing pleasure. But that was also out of the question. Letting go meant allowing them to drain her completely. She had to prove that she was able to control her inner demon, keep her sigil hidden, but at the same time resist their overwhelming attack. Sophie gathered all her strength, willed her knees and arms to resist a while longer, tried to concentrate on the delicious cock that was fucking her mouth, and clenched her walls down on the rod pummeling her pussy. She knew neither Alexi, nor Kain would be able to last much longer. She just had to hang in there and enjoy the hard fucking they were giving her without letting them absorb all her energy.
Sophie’s body was so soft and flexible in his hands, her pussy so slick and tight, that Kain knew he wouldn’t be able to hold back anymore. He looked into Alexi’s eyes and saw he was also very close. The submissive position she was in and the fact that she hadn’t fought them in the least, made things so much hotter. It was a miracle she could still hold her body up when they had both forced their auras upon her. Her resolve was probably hanging off a very thin thread. She flexed her pussy walls again, which sent Kain over the edge. He squeezed his eyes shut and let out a low, husky grunt as he came deep inside her hungry cavern.
Sophie moaned when she felt Kain’s hot seed fill her to the brim, and the second Alexi shot his first load onto her tongue, her body exploded in a powerful, almost painful orgasm. She moaned and struggled to swallow as much as she could, while her pussy clenched and unclenched, milking Kain’s cock dry, and her body convulsed and threatened to collapse. She swallowed another mouthful of delicious, sticky cum, then her arms gave in. Alexi’s still hard cock slipped out from between her lips, and the last stream hit her cheek. She let her body fall to the ground, thankful that she had been inspired enough to cover it with her coat. Kain kept her hips in the air and thrust hi
s cock inside her a couple more times, coating her passage with the last drops of his seed. When he finally let go, her soft belly made contact with the cold ground. She winced, but couldn’t find the strength to move, so she just lay there, telling herself she would get up soon. Soon, but not now. Now she just wanted to fall into a deep sleep. She had never been so exhausted in her life.
“Sophie?” Alexi pulled her sweaty hair away from her face. “Are you all right?”
“Hmm…?” Did he actually expect her to form coherent thoughts and speak?
“You did great, baby,” said Kain. He leaned in to kiss her shoulder while he caressed her lower back.
Sophie opened her eyes and gave Alexi a weak smile. She knew she had to focus on her demon sigil and will it back to the surface, but it was so difficult.
“Come on, love, find your way out through the haze in your mind. Fight it,” Alexi encouraged her. “I know you didn’t let us drain you completely.”
Sophie listened to his comforting voice and made an effort to gather all her energy and focus it in that spot on her stomach. As her sigil started glowing, she felt her muscles regain their strength. She could do this. She just needed to focus a bit harder.
“That’s it, Sophie. Come back to us.” Kain’s strong hands went to her shoulders.