Cosmic Trifecta

by Anna Lewis

  “Too long,” Xander said.

  “That it has,” Elu agreed.

  The two nodded and continued to stare, causing Anna Leigh to take a step back as she studied their features. Xander looked almost horrified while Elu remained relatively calm. It was remarkable to watch them interact.

  “I’m sorry,” Elu finally said.

  Xander nodded.

  “I know,” Xander said.

  “I really am very sorry for everything. I didn’t know we would form such a strong bond, and then Anna Leigh...” Elu trailed off as his eyes filled with tears.

  She held her arms out for him, but he shook his head and took a step toward Xander.

  “I miss you as my brother and as my friend. My only wish is to fix what I’ve done and have our family back again,” Elu said through tears.

  Xander stepped forward and held out his arms for Elu to collapse in, allowing him the time to start to cry before beckoning Anna Leigh to join. For some time, Elu cried. His sobs shook his body and echoed off the walls of the small room where they stood for what seemed like forever.

  It was the first time in weeks they were holding each other. Anna Leigh felt overwhelmed with joy. In the same moment, she also felt fear—this wasn’t going to last forever. Xander would eventually have to return to his cell and she would have to go back home to her mother. A stern expression crossed her face and Elu stood up, wiping his nose.

  “Are you alright?” Xander asked.

  Anna Leigh raised an eyebrow and shrugged.

  “I’m fine,” she said.

  “Are you sure? You look worried,” Elu pointed out.

  She sighed heavily, her shoulders falling forward as she pressed her forehead to Xander’s shoulder and reached for Elu at the same time.

  “There’s something I need to tell you, Xander,” she said.

  “What’s that?” he asked, leading them over to the table to sit.

  Anna Leigh sat in the chair and then reconsidered, standing up immediately while shoving Xander down into the chair.

  “You should really sit for this,” she advised.

  “What do you mean?” he asked with a nervous chuckle.

  Elu smiled and Anna Leigh took their hands in hers.

  “Well, I have some really great news although the timing is really poor,” she explained. “I’m pregnant.”

  Xander’s eyes went wide immediately and he bit his lower lip to keep from crying all over again. He reached out to touch her stomach as if it were a precious crystal.

  “Really?” he asked tearfully. “Oh, sweetheart... this is amazing news.”

  “I didn’t want to tell you yet, so I told Elu, but then I felt guilty. He arranged everything for us to see you,” she said.

  “I appreciate that, Elu,” Xander said.

  “You’re not mad?” Elu asked.

  “About what?” Xander asked in return.

  “That I found out first?”

  Xander looked down at their hands and shook his head.

  “I mean, I can understand why you waited to tell me, but I’m glad you came immediately after finding out,” Xander replied.

  Elu nodded.

  “I want us to be a family together,” he said. “I can’t live without either of you. I've realized that. It was awful. I’ve just had this weight on my shoulders for the longest time.”

  “I’m so glad you’re here now,” Xander said. “I thought you hated me.”

  Elu laughed.

  “I thought the same,” he admitted.

  Xander shook his head.

  “No, I don’t hate you. I’ve been reflecting about the whole situation and I feel like I need to do my time,” Xander explained. “But you don’t have to, Xander,” Elu said.

  “I mean, how else am I getting out of this?” Xander asked.

  “I’ll refute the evidence. I’ll drop the case,” Elu said.

  “You would do that for me?” Xander asked tearfully.

  “Of course I will,” Elu said. “I want us to start this family together. We can’t have you here in prison and our child asking where you are.”

  Xander smiled and pulled him into a hug, standing in order to embrace Anna Leigh as well. She kissed away his tears and ran her fingers through his hair, giggling when she felt his erection through his pants. Elu leaned against the table.

  “We do have about an hour to kill in here,” he mentioned.

  “Oh, yeah?” Anna Leigh asked. “What were you thinking?”

  Elu offered a sly smile, looking up at the camera in the corner of the room.

  “I cut off the camera, so we could celebrate the good news without any prying eyes,” he suggested.

  “I like that idea,” Anna Leigh whispered while pulling him in close.

  Xander stood up from his chair, but Anna Leigh pushed him back down, pulling up her dress while straddling him. She pulled his erect cock from his pants and leaned in for a kiss while stroking it. He moaned. Elu positioned himself behind her while rubbing her neck, pressing kisses all along her shoulder. Pulling down the straps of her dress, he nipped the skin and then took her hand to place on his own priapic erection.

  Lips tangled together as Anna Leigh continued to stroke their cocks, leaning back into Elu as he dropped his pants. Anna Leigh turned the chair so it was adjacent to the table and positioned Elu next to her. He held his cock in his hand and smiled, stroking her chin. As she stroked the length of his shaft, Xander pulled aside her thong and rubbed his cock against her soaked lips.

  She moaned while taking Elu into her mouth, slowly dragging her tongue up to the head of his cock as he sighed. Xander gently massaged her thighs while kissing her neck, waiting patiently for her to pull back before lifting her up over his cock. She smiled, her hand still gripping Elu.

  “Are you ready?” Xander asked.

  “Yes,” she replied in a drunken whisper.

  While gripping her hips, Xander eased her down over his erection and hissed when her portal swallowed the head. She moaned softly and gasped as she slid down further, stroking Elu as she accepted Xander’s girth. Her thighs twitched as she settled, reminding her of the weeks she had spent without his touch. It made her shiver with desire. She draped an arm over his shoulder.

  While she began to roll her hips, she turned to take Elu back into her mouth and groaned as Xander leaned back in his chair. Her back arched and she tried to keep Elu in her mouth, but he kept slipping. He chuckled while holding the base, stroking her cheek as her head bobbed up and down over his shaft. Black hair fell into her face and he brushed it back, holding it as she sucked dutifully at the tip of his cock. He groaned.

  Anna Leigh slurped and sucked while bouncing against Xander, gripping his shoulder hard to keep her balance. Xander produced her breasts from her dress and gripped them as he pumped into her sweet portal, eliciting all manner of moans to escape her occupied lips. A tongue unfurled to lap at her nipple and she squeaked. He sucked on her breast and it tickled her pelvis, causing her to pull away from Elu’s cock while gasping.

  Her hand continued to stroke and Elu grunted, his hips thrusting forward uncontrollably. Xander pumped harder as Anna Leigh squeaked, her moans growing louder as Xander buried himself in her sweet heat. She teetered on the edge, throwing her head back in glorious rapture as drugging waves washed over her body.

  “Oh, I can feel it,” she groaned. “I’m going to come.”

  “Me, too,” Elu chimed as he guided her hand to stroke harder.

  “Go ahead,” Xander instructed. “Please, come.”

  Anna Leigh smiled and rode harder, grinding her hips until they were sore. The coil tightened in her stomach until it finally snapped and she shook violently on top of Xander who gripped her thighs. While she came, Elu shuddered and released his load all over her breasts, decorating them with his creamy white come. Smiling with satisfaction, Xander dug his nails in Anna Leigh’s skin and pumped harder while groaning, his own orgasm taking over his shuddering body and causing him
to cry out.

  The three were panting in the small room as the guard knocked on the door, informing them that their time was nearly up. Xander offered a bashful smile and then leaned in to kiss Anna Leigh, using the underside of his shirt to wipe the come from her chest. She smiled.

  “That was wonderful,” she whispered. “Let’s not wait long to do that again.”

  Chapter 6

  The court date was fast approaching. It made Xander’s stomach knot to look at the digital calendar on his wall, counting down the days in digital red marker while trying to retain his sanity. He had started visiting a therapist provided by the Federation, a common occurrence for first time offenders in the galaxy. The therapist was kind and he wore a pair of spectacles which he removed with his tentacled hand whenever listening to a lengthy outpouring by Xander.

  “I feel like lying would just be the worst thing I could do,” Xander said. “But admitting I was wrong and pleading for mercy just seems... I don’t know. It seems a little beneath me, Dr. Cartz.”

  “It’s not begging to take a plea bargain,” Dr. Cartz explained.

  “I realize that, but I’m also worried about Anna Leigh,” Xander said.

  “Why are you so concerned about her?” Dr. Cartz asked.

  Xander smiled, looking down at his hands that were folded in his lap.

  “Well, she’s pregnant with my child,” he replied. “I’m excited to become a father, but I’m worried that I’ll have to do it from prison.”

  “So, why don’t you fight harder to get out of prison? Instead of a plea bargain, why don’t you build a case against the man who put you here?” Dr. Cartz asked.

  “I can’t do that,” Xander replied.

  “You could if you wanted to,” Dr. Cartz said.

  “But that might put Elu in prison,” Xander insisted.

  “Do you have any other options?” Dr. Cartz asked.

  Xander shrugged.

  “I can do my time or I can put my child’s co-father in prison. It’s a horrible conundrum. At least with Elu out there, he would be able to raise our child with Anna Leigh,” Xander explained.

  “Ah, a traditional triad bond,” Dr. Cartz said while stroking his chin with a tentacle. “I remember when my parents bonded. Both of my mothers were exhilarated to find my father. He was quite happy bonding with two women, as most men of my species find.”

  “Is it really that common?” Xander asked.

  “Absolutely. Many aliens find themselves in a triad bond. Humans adopted the same notion not long after joining the Intergalactic Federation which is why you’ve been attracted to the bond, I presume,” Dr. Cartz explained.

  “It’s been the best thing to have ever happened to me,” Xander said. “And I feel like it’s going to get thrown away because of my mistake.”

  “I would suggest pushing for more than your plea bargain. Those are merely made to speed up the process of your trial. You might find yourself pleasantly surprised by how much you can gain by serving your sentence while also building a case. You could be out in two years instead of ten,” Dr. Cartz said.

  “I’m still not sure I want to put Elu through such a process,” Xander said. “It would just put a strain on our relationship. We just started talking again after not speaking for weeks and I don’t want to lose his trust.”

  “But you trust him?” Dr. Cartz asked.

  “Well, I trust him enough to not betray us again,” Xander replied.

  “You don’t sound quite sure of yourself,” Dr. Cartz pointed out.

  Xander shrugged.

  “No, I’m still not sure. I’ve been questioning his determination to help reduce or even remove the charges,” Xander admitted.

  “Do you think he’s not being entirely honest with you?” Dr. Cartz asked.

  “I’m honestly afraid to say,” Xander replied.

  “Like I said during our first session a week ago: I will never share anything that you tell me in confidence. It’s all part of my vow as a therapist to retain the secrets of my clients. You will never be under scrutiny for what you say in here, even if it’s against the Federation,” Dr. Cartz explained.

  Xander nodded.

  “I’m aware,” he said. “I’m just afraid to admit it to myself, I think.”

  Dr. Cartz sat patiently, his tentacles sitting over the glass of his desk and making a suction noise when he lifted them to adjust his spectacles.

  “I’m still resentful about his initial betrayal,” Xander finally admitted. “And I think he might do it again.”

  “That’s understandable, Xander. Anyone in your position might think the same thing,” Dr. Cartz assured him. “The only thing that will prove his allegiance is time. Do you have time to spare for that?”

  Xander chuckled.

  “I mean, I’m not really going anywhere,” Xander replied.

  Dr. Cartz smiled, revealing a few rows of sharp teeth.

  “Exactly. Give it some time and come back next week to discuss more of your case,” Dr. Cartz said. “Take care, Xander.”

  Dr. Cartz gurgled into the speaker next to his desk. A guard appeared in the doorway to usher Xander to his prison cell. Even though he was still considered a moderate level risk prisoner, they no longer needed to cuff him during transport because he had a chip implanted into his neck that kept track of his whereabouts at all times. This meant the laser bars were no longer over his door, but he couldn’t go past the yellow line without tipping off the guards. It was in his best interest to behave.

  After settling into his cell, he walked to dinner with the other prisoners and then went for the showers. It was inside one of the small corridors near the showers that he encountered a familiar blue face and hand.

  “Elu?” he asked in a low voice. “What are you doing down here?”

  “I cloaked myself so I wouldn’t be recognized by the guards. How are you doing?” Elu asked.

  “I’m fine, but you’re risking everything by being here right now,” Xander warned.

  “It’ll be fine. I just wanted to catch up with you and let you know what we’re planning to do,” Elu explained.

  “It better be good. I only have five minutes left and I’m still naked,” Xander said.

  Elu chuckled.

  “I’ll be quick. I promise,” Elu assured him.

  “Alright. Hurry up,” Xander said.

  “First, Anna Leigh sent this for you to wear,” Elu said while holding up a necklace.

  “They’ll never let me keep that,” Xander argued.

  Elu pushed a button on the charm and it effectively disappeared. Xander’s eyes went wide and he smiled when Elu pushed the button to hand him the necklace.

  “Thanks,” he said. “I really like it.”

  “It’s blessed by her mother and two sages,” Elu explained. “It should keep you safe from harm here in the prison.”

  Xander twisted the charm between his fingers. It was a golden sun with a row of green scales, a trio of people painted on the inside. The entire thing smelled like sage and frankincense. He smiled.

  “Second, our plan is quite elaborate and it would require doing something medically risky with your body,” Elu said.

  Xander raised an eyebrow.

  “Anna Leigh still has access to certain medical supplies. In her collection, she has a toxin that is near fatal for aliens, but fine for humans,” Elu explained.

  “I don’t know if I like where this is going,” Xander commented.

  “A couple of weeks before your trial, you need to start complaining of stomach pains. Make the complaints progressively worse until you’re nearly screaming in pain. They’ll send you to the infirmary and that’s where Anna Leigh will meet you with the serum,” Elu went on. “Your body will be completely paralyzed and the physician will assume you’re dead with no trace of the toxin in your body. We’ll then transport your body down to the crematorium where we’ll have a ship waiting to take you away.”

  “And how long will I be under?” Xan
der asked.

  “About twelve hours. The serum will then wear off and you’ll be safe with us in my private cabin,” Elu replied.

  “Where’s your cabin located?” Xander asked.

  “A private moon on the outer reaches of the galaxy. It’s not within the limits of the Federation, so we’ll be safe,” Elu replied.

  “I don’t know, Elu. That all sounds incredibly complicated,” Xander said. “Are you sure it’s going to work?”

  “It has to,” Elu insisted. “I couldn’t repeal the evidence against you because the Federation took charge of the case. I’m no longer part of it except as a key witness for evidence against you. I could face jail time if I don’t show up, but if you weren’t alive...”

  Elu trailed off and shrugged, waiting for Xander to respond. Xander smiled politely and fingered the charm around his neck, tracing the way it curved around in a circle with small flames.

  “Elu, that sounds incredibly complicated and I’m not sure I’m comfortable doing it. We don’t want to ruin our family again,” Xander explained.

  “No, but this is our best shot right now. We can run away, have our home, and raise our child together,” Elu insisted.

  “Raise a child on the run? What would we tell it about the world? About other life forms?” Xander asked.

  Elu sighed.

  “This is happening, Xander. We need you to be ready in a week, alright?” he asked, taking his shoulders.

  Xander looked deep into Elu’s eyes, studying the way the colors swirled around. He looked hard for any semblance of betrayal, any hint that Elu was lying to him, but he only found passion.

  “Alright,” Xander sighed. “I’m trusting you, Elu.”

  Elu smiled wide.

  “I won’t let you down. I promise,” he said. “It’s my only chance to repair my family and make amends.”

  “I forgave you the moment I was arrested, Elu,” Xander claimed.

  “You know that’s a lie,” Elu said.

  Xander shook his head.

  “I accepted my fate as soon as I was gone. I knew you had done something against me, but I didn’t understand the magnitude of it until I reached the prison,” Xander explained. “But I still forgave you.”