Page 27 of Emergence of Fire
After what Torin told us what he thought he saw back there in the dining room he was adamant that he and Adrian should go out to scout the perimeter. We all heard what Vivyn said about the portals, that they were under attack from Thaddeus and how Celestia’s resources are stretched. The entire dining room held its breath at the news. It only made my mates more determined than ever to keep me safe, and by safe, I mean locked up in my damn room.
I feel my own growing anxiety about what all of this means. It feels like I am drowning and I can’t kick fast enough to rise above the water for air. I want to learn as much as I can and fast. I feel idle and for the first time in my life there is nothing I can do about it. I know that my time is running out and I need to shift. I can feel my Dragon just under the surface. Even tonight I felt her clawing at me to be let loose on Vivyn. Thank goodness my mates helped to calm me. I dread to think what I could have done to that crazy bitch. I have no control over what my fire does at the moment. I don’t think Grandpa Maddox would have been pleased with me if I blasted his palace to smithereens, let alone hurt his heir. It feels strange to call him that but after tonight and how he put Vivyn in her place, Grandpa it is.
“They are checking the portals closest to the palace. Torin and Adrian will be a while, gorgeous. You’ll be waiting until the sun comes up if you’re waiting for them to return.” I blow out a breath as he approaches me from behind. He drops a kiss on my shoulder, wrapping his arms around my waist and I try to relax.
“I just wish there was more I could do. I am used to being in control of my life, Gale. This is hard for me. I don’t like to feel impotent.” I keep my eyes trained on the darkness beyond hoping that somehow all the answers will come to me.
“You are helping. You’re here with me where I can keep you safe.” He kisses my shoulder and steps back. “Come, I ran you a hot bath.” I look over my shoulder and he gives me a mischievous grin and I can’t help but smile. Those dimples are lickable.
“Now, point me in the direction of your pajamas or you can sleep nude. The choice is yours. I am at your service tonight, milady.” He winks and dips his head as he bows to me. I laugh. Adrian and Torin knew what they were doing when they left me with Gale. His carefree nature and good humor make me feel lighter and it helps ease the tension I’ve been carrying around since we came back to the room.
“In my bag.” I point to the duffle bag on the floor by the desk as I try and fail to remove the gown I’m wearing. How in the hell did Silva get me into this thing? There’s no way I can pull it up over my head that’s for sure.
“What is the delicious smell coming from this package?” I look up mid contortion and see that he is holding an oval shaped bundle wrapped in lavender tissue paper with the logo of my company on the top. I instantly deflate. The sense of loss for my pride in joy hits me hard. That was one of the last few bars I made before my life literally went up in flames.
“It’s my lavender, honey, oatmeal and shea butter soap.” I watch as he brings it to his nose, the reaction to the smell never gets old. Just for a moment I am back home watching a customer pick up one of my soaps for the first time. He sighs, pulling me out of my memory.
“You’re amazing you know that. This is coming with me. It smells like relaxation and that’s exactly what you need.” He grabs my pajamas and puts the soap on top. I turn to try to reach my zipper again, pushing my feelings down deep so that I can enjoy this moment. This was Gale taking care of me. I didn’t want to spoil it by wallowing in sadness about something that wasn’t completely lost. No one said I had to give up making soap. I huff in frustration at this tight ass dress and give up trying to pull it off.
“Gale.” I turn and stop. I watch as he holds my remote-controlled vibrating butt plug in his hands. My mouth falls open when I realize he’s found my instant relief bag. Being a single woman every toy in that bag is for insta-pleasure. I am not afraid to own my shit and definitely not afraid to get myself off.
“Cordelia Drake, you are full of surprises.” He quirks his eyebrows at me, and awards me with a panty melting smile. Well, it would melt my panties if I was wearing any. He rummages around in the bag until he finds my lube and places it next to the soap. Watching him with one of my toys starts an ache between my legs and butterflies in my stomach. The anticipation of what’s to come is going to kill me.
“Turn around and walk over to the bed, Cordelia.” I clench my legs together, groaning softly at his command. I don’t hesitate to do what he asks. I go willingly. My ears track his every move until he is standing right behind me. My breath catches in my throat from just the slight rub of his hard cock through the fabric of my dress.
“Do you pack that bag and take it everywhere you go?” Gale’s lips brush against the shell of my ear as he grabs the straps of my dress and brings them both down slowly over my shoulders. Then he stops.
“Answer me, gorgeous.” I can barely speak. He hasn’t done anything to me yet but the shift of control, the command in his voice, oh my, the excitement makes me breathless.
“I never leave home without it. I thought I was just going home for a few days. If I knew that was the last time I was in my apartment, I would have grabbed my whole collection,” I answer. He hums in acknowledgement as he reaches for the zipper and drags it slowly down my body. I sigh in relief as he peels the restrictive material off me. I pick my feet up and he bends down to remove my boots, tossing them behind him.
“Bend over the bed.” Again, I don’t hesitate. I was all for him doing whatever he wanted. I want him and I’m ready to beg. I’m such a needy bitch. He runs his hands up the inside of my legs and I moan from the sensation. My skin tingles from his touch as he swipes his finger over my clit. I bite back a moan.
“Gale, please.” I beg. I can’t see what he is doing behind me and it only heightens my arousal.
“Look at how wet you are, gorgeous. I almost don’t need this.” I can hear the cap of the lube flipping open and I am panting as he rubs his hands over my ass before parting my cheeks. Another moan escapes me, followed by a gasp of shock as he pours the cold lube down my ass. His finger circles my tight hole gently before he inserts one digit inside me.
“Oh God!” Is all I can say as he removes his finger and gently pushes the butt plug into my ass. I moan long and loud into the mattress, feeling full and stretched in a good way. All thoughts of anything else goes out the window as I focus solely on my pleasure. I can hear Gale removing his clothes as he gives me a moment to adjust to the plug, I take my hand and attempt to ease the ache he’s left there but his hand grabs my wrist as if he can read my thoughts.
“No, gorgeous. You’re not getting off that easy.” I groan and laugh at the double meaning of his words.
“Stand up,” he commands. I ease myself off the bed in a standing position and he points me in the direction of the bathroom. I walk slowly towards the door, my arousal running down my legs with each step I take. I want to explode from all the stimulation, my body is on fire as I finally walk toward the giant tub in the middle of the floor.
“Get in, baby.” Gale keeps his commands short and direct and I hurry to comply. As soon as my toes touch the hot water, I am thrown completely off guard as my butt plug begins to vibrate. I almost fall face first into the water but I manage to catch myself before I do. I walk further into the tub and it’s deeper than I expected coming up to just below my breast. The hot water and the combination of the vibrations only adds to my growing orgasm. I need release. I turn toward Gale as he enters the bath with my soap in his hand. I take in his body, he is the smallest of my mates but still impressive with a lean body, and muscular abs. I lick my lips at the sight of his hard cock floating in the water. He smiles knowingly as I memorize every inch of his beautiful body. Done with waiting I close the distance between us and claim his mouth. Our lips dance in a sensual kiss as he nips at my bottom lip before he sucks on my tongue. He swallows my moans with another kiss, and my nipples are pressed against his chest. Every touch and kiss we share is so overwhelming, and I have to pull away, breaking off our kiss. He smiles. He knows what he’s doing to me, and he’s enjoying watching me fall apart.
“You're supposed to be relaxing, let me take care of you, gorgeous.” He tsks. I wasn’t the one who started this little game but I was ready to finish it, in a big way. Lathering the soap in his hands, the smell of lavender and honey fills the air. Gale approaches me and starts to clean my body methodically as if this is just a bath. His hands rub over my nipples and I gasp. I lean into his arms as he runs the soap over my stomach and the top of my thighs. He washes me gently, every stroke has purpose, he takes his time, never staying too long in the same place. He is teasing me and I am nothing but putty in his hands. The vibrations in my ass are tipping me over the edge but not enough to give me the release I desperately need. Gale rubs the soap between my legs and between my folds until the oval-shaped soap hits my clit and I buck at the contact.
“Oh, fuck!” I shout. My legs go weak but he catches me around the waist with his other arm as he continues to run the soap over my swollen clit repeatedly. The slippery soap and the pressure from his fingers give me exactly what I need. I throw my head back, hitting Gale's shoulder as the orgasm builds inside of me.
“Let me hear you scream, Cordelia. Come for me, baby,” he whispers in my ear. I wrap my arm around his neck from behind, clinging to him as I unravel. My scream echoes around the room as he continues to rub me with the soap until I snap my legs tight around his hand.
“No more. No more,” I plead. My pussy is sensitive and sparkling clean. He takes his hand away and eases me into the water, reaching for the butt plug he pulls it out of my ass, and tosses it out of the tub. He turns me around, kissing me tenderly while he runs the soap over my back and ass. The hot water soaks into my skin, seeping down deep into my bones and finally I am relaxed.
“I don’t think I will ever look at my soap the same way again,” I say as I pull away from his kiss and lean my forehead against his. He smiles, and I can’t help but grab his face in my hands and kiss both of his dimples. I’ve been wanting to do that since the moment he smiled at me.
“That was the plan. I don’t want you to look at them and think of what you’ve lost. Only what you’ve gained.” He kisses me softly, my emotions getting the better of me as I come down from the most intense orgasm I’ve ever had. Yep, I cry. My tears fall freely as I feel his love for me and the sentiment of what he’d done in that moment. It was hot as fuck but beautiful at the same time.
The words were out of my mouth before I can stop them. “I love you, Gale.” He steps back slightly, clearly caught off guard for just a moment before he picks me up and slams inside of me in one swift motion. My head falls back, my mouth opens with a wordless cry. He stills inside of me allowing me to adjust to him, taking my nipple into his mouth. Our eyes lock, no words are said as he begins to move, slow steady strokes, taking his time, loving me back.
