Elemental Faith

by L. M. Somerton

  “First-class travel isn’t that much of a chore.” This time it was Dominic who tugged Evrain toward the stairs. “But I am a little stiff.” He grinned. Evrain threw him over his shoulder in a fireman’s lift then took the stairs at a run. By the time he hoisted Dominic onto the bed, they were both in fits of giggles. When Evrain managed to catch his breath, he affected a much sterner look.

  “I’m going to strip you, cuff you to the bed then make long, slow love to you.”

  “Sounds perfect.” Dominic leaned in for a kiss.

  Evrain probed the warmth of Dominic’s mouth while fumbling with his shirt buttons. He pushed the annoying fabric away then stood back to get a better view of Dominic’s well-defined chest. “You’re gorgeous.” He pinched a nipple, twisting the nub of flesh until Dominic squeaked. “I love how sensitive you are.” He smoothed Dominic’s hair away from his shoulder so that he could taste his neck.

  “Are you reliving Hallowe’en?” Dominic asked. “Gonna sink your fangs into my neck?”

  “You do taste good enough to eat, but no.” He nibbled on a soft earlobe. “I’m too impatient. Fetch the cuffs from the dresser.”

  The leather cuffs Dominic retrieved were soft from use. Evrain buckled them in place then had Dominic lie on his back on the bed. He used the linking chain to fasten the cuffs to the headboard, leaving Dominic with his arms stretched above his head.

  “Perfect.” Evrain went to work divesting Dominic of his socks, pants and underwear. “Not too cold?”

  “Not at all. Think I’m on fire.” Dominic wiggled his toes. “The anticipation is killing me, Ev.”

  “Then I won’t make you wait.” Any plans Evrain had for a drawn-out scene went out the window as Evrain admired taut muscles and smooth skin. His need to get inside his soul mate was all-consuming. He stripped with rapid efficiency, leaving his clothes where they fell. He made sure there was a jar of lube within reach and clambered onto the bed. Dominic was smiling, amusement apparent in his eyes.

  “You’re laughing at me,” Evrain growled.

  “Just happy that you’re so eager.”

  Evrain grunted. “Spread your legs and bend your knees.” He shoved a pillow under Dominic’s ass.

  “Charmer.”

  Evrain parted Dominic’s cheeks and set to with his tongue, ensuring that the only sounds Dominic was capable of making were whimpers and squeals. He plunged his tongue into Dominic’s hole again and again. Dominic clawed at the sheets. The tip of his cock gleamed with pre-cum. When Evrain was certain Dominic was about to come, he sat back.

  “Hey!” Dominic glared at him, his eyes glazed. “Evil man.”

  “Oh hush. I’ve got you.” Evrain slicked his cock with lube. “Just making sure you’re nicely revved up and ready for me.” After hefting Dominic’s calves onto his shoulders he pressed into him, stilling once he was fully seated. He gazed into Dominic’s eyes. “Now I have you where I want you.”

  “You always do.”

  “I love you.” Evrain moved slowly at first, then quicker, monitoring Dominic’s expressions as he gasped with pleasure. The first tingles of an impending orgasm circled the base of Evrain’s spine. He sped up, pushing deep into Dominic’s body. Dominic dropped one leg to the bed and twisted sideways, the new position giving Evrain a new angle to explore. He slowed again and Dominic growled.

  “If I weren’t tied to the headboard…”

  Evrain chuckled but obliged and moved faster. He gripped Dominic’s shaft, applying some friction and they came together, shouting each other’s names in tandem. There was no need for words. Evrain released the chain between Dominic’s cuffs, freeing him from the headboard, then joined them again. He gathered Dominic into his arms, sealing their lips together. They stayed that way for a long time.

  Later, Evrain lay on his back, one arm thrown above his head, the other around Dominic. Most of the bedding had ended up on the floor in an untidy heap but one sheet remained tangled around his calves. The chain linking Dominic’s wrist cuffs clinked, the sound sending a miniature bolt of lightning to Evrain’s cock. “The cuffs will stay on for the night,” he stated. “Gonna lock up your dick too.”

  Dominic raised his head. “You waited until I was too exhausted to fight back to tell me that, didn’t you?”

  “Would you say no if you weren’t a puddle of goo?” There was no way Evrain would ever do anything to Dominic without his consent.

  “I’m surprised you’ve waited this long. You’ve been threatening me with chastity for ages.” Dominic hid his face against Evrain’s chest. “The idea is kinda hot and I can’t believe I’m admitting that.”

  Evrain’s pulse sped up. He’d thought this might be a step too far for Dominic but the idea of holding the key to a device that imprisoned Dominic’s pretty dick was a huge turn-on for Evrain. He wriggled out from beneath Dominic, clambered out of bed and went to the dresser. The package in his underwear drawer had been there a while. He took it out, leaving the box in the drawer, then went back to bed. Dominic had propped himself against the pillows, bound hands resting on his lap.

  “Here, take a look.” Evrain handed over the bespoke device. “It’s made from palladium, which won’t rust, or corrode.”

  “And is a natural metal so you can manipulate it,” Dominic commented, his tone wry.

  “I don’t know what you mean,” Evrain said, affecting innocence.

  “There’s nowhere for a padlock on this, Evrain, I’m not stupid.” Dominic turned the metal over in his hands. “You’re going to use your power to lock it, aren’t you?”

  “What’s the use of having warlock abilities if I don’t use them for interesting things?” He took the device back. “Lie down. Put your hands over your head.”

  Grumbling under his breath, Dominic did as he’d been told.

  “Spread your legs nice and wide.”

  Evrain fitted the metal tube around Dominic’s shaft. Metal strips separated his balls and encircled them at the base, making an attractive display. Twisting his fingers into a complex shape, Evrain connected with the earth element and coaxed it to do his bidding, contracting the metal until it was a snug fit, sealed shut. The hole in the end would allow Dominic to use the bathroom or Evrain to insert a sound, another idea he’d been playing with. He sat back to admire his handiwork. “Fuck, that looks hot. How does it feel? Not too tight?”

  “It’s a perfect fit. Heavy. Constricting.”

  “Good.” Evrain jacked his emerging erection a few times until he was fully hard. He lifted Dominic’s calves so that they rested on his shoulders. “Leave your hands where they are.” Dominic was still well-lubricated. Evrain’s cock slid into his body with ease, the slick heat welcoming. He bent Dominic back, pressing deep. “How does it feel, me taking you like this when you have no hope of coming?”

  “No need to sound so gleeful.” Dominic panted in time with Evrain’s thrusts. Evrain silenced him with a kiss, punishing his lips.

  “Be more respectful to the man who owns your body.” He jacked his hips harder, digging his fingers into Dominic’s hips.

  “Sir!” Dominic screamed the word just as Evrain climaxed, pumping his seed deep into Dominic’s body. “Please…please…”

  Evrain drew in several long breaths, allowing the final ripples of his orgasm to roll over him. He withdrew with care, patting Dominic’s ass before lowering his legs to the bed. “If you’re good, I might let you come in the morning.”

  Dominic glared.

  “Now, now, don’t look at me like that.” Evrain pushed Dominic’s legs apart to stroke the taut skin of his balls. Dominic squirmed and tried to roll away. “I think I’ll tie you to the bed and play a while longer.”

  Dominic’s eyes widened.

  “A gag would look good on you too.” He smiled at Dominic’s moan.

  “Power-crazed warlock.”

  “That didn’t sound like an objection.”

  “It wasn’t.” Dominic blinked, long lashes fluttering.

 
; “I am a very lucky man.” Evrain contemplated which plug to use to lock his seed inside his lover’s body. Something thick and ridged.

  “What are you smiling about?” Dominic asked. “Or do I not want to know?”

  “Probably best you don’t. You’ll find out soon enough.” He planted a kiss on Dominic’s thigh then licked all the way to his groin. “Trust me, I’m a warlock.”

  Chapter Ten

  “It’s so good to feel normal. I can’t believe we’re celebrating Hallowe’en like everybody else. Are you sure you don’t mind doing this on your birthday?”

  “I don’t mind at all. It will be fun and besides, the kids will be gone early and I’ll have you to myself for the rest of the evening.”

  “Do you think anyone will call?” Dominic finished putting the final touches to the carved pumpkin he intended to put outside the front door. He had the perfect white candle to put inside it.

  “If they don’t, we’re going to be overdosing on candy for the rest of the year.” Evrain shook the bucket he had just filled with candy, lollipops, miniature chocolate bars and some boxes of raisins for those kids with a healthier mindset. “You did a great job decorating. I’m sorry I wasn’t around to help.”

  “I handed over my final gardening customers this morning. No more mowing lawns or trimming borders, I can concentrate on the herb business full-time. Not being tied to appointment times means I can be flexible when it comes to things like hanging skeletons and constructing giant spider webs.”

  “Finding Jordan and his brother was a godsend. I know you’re going to miss some of your customers though.”

  “Some of them have been with me since I started up, but I’ve heard nothing but good feedback about Jordan and Tom. They’re just starting out and it felt good to give them a helping hand with a readymade client list. I wish there had been someone around to do the same for me—I wouldn’t have made so many mistakes when I was looking for customers. I also have invites back for afternoon tea, drinks, use of the pool… If I accepted them all I wouldn’t get any work done at all.”

  “They all loved you. Not as much as I do of course.”

  Dominic gazed into Evrain’s sparkling green eyes. “No one could ever love me as much as you do or as much as I love you.” He extended his hand, sticky with pumpkin juice. Evrain ignored the mess and gave it a squeeze. “This is way too sappy. Are you done with that thing? I want to turn the lights on now it’s dark and I still need to get changed into my costume.”

  “Me too. Let me wash up. I want to take a picture of the finished effect.” It only took a minute or two to rinse his hands in the sink, grab his camera then head outside to join Evrain, who had lit the candles inside the latest pumpkin and several others that Dominic had made earlier. He’d also fixed up strings of fairy lights in the shape of ghosts, and some Chinese lanterns in red and orange. Everything was powered by miniature battery packs as they had no outside socket. Evrain made his way around to turn everything on.

  “It all looks fantastic,” Evrain said, admiring the tableau. “That massive rubber spider is going to give me nightmares, let alone the kids.”

  “It does look good. The lights make all the difference. It’s good that it’s a clear, dry night too.”

  Evrain slung an arm around Dominic’s shoulders and squeezed. “We have time to share a shower before the kiddies arrive, don’t we?”

  “Not the kind of shower I know you’re thinking about.” Dominic gave him a quick kiss on the cheek.

  “Killjoy. Fine, I’ll be good but you have to promise me one thing.”

  “All right, I’ll bite. What do you want?”

  “You to stay in costume for the rest of the evening.” Evrain had a wicked glint in his eye.

  “Okay. If it’ll make you happy.” Dominic’s cheeks heated and he was glad of the concealing darkness because Evrain always teased him when he blushed.

  “In that case, I’ll go first.”

  Evrain went inside but Dominic stayed where he was, wanting to enjoy the night air for a while. There was a slight scent of wood smoke coming from somewhere nearby and Dominic guessed that someone further up the street had a bonfire going. When he’d driven home at lunchtime he’d idled in the van, checking out all the decorations around the area. Some people had really gone to town and made a huge effort. He hoped the dark path from the end of the village to the cottage wouldn’t put the kids off. He’d let some of the neighbors know that he and Evrain would be welcoming trick-or-treaters that night and couldn’t wait to see the fancy dress costumes and excited faces. He’d even stuck a few solar lights along the path to make it less intimidating.

  Pressure against his calves told him that he had a visitor. “Hi, Shadow, I hope you answer the door with us later. A black cat will be the perfect accessory tonight, you know.”

  Shadow meowed as if she’d understood every word. Dominic suspected that she did. She lifted a paw and gave it a few dainty licks. Rumbling purrs followed. “Come on inside and I’ll give you your supper.” With a last look at the decorations, Dominic went into the cottage. He opened a fresh can of tuna, spooning the contents into Shadow’s empty bowl before placing it on the floor. She had her face in the food before the bowl reached the ground.

  “You’re a bottomless food pit.” Dominic gave her a stroke, which she ignored.

  “Bathroom’s free,” Evrain yelled from the top of the stairs. Dominic smiled. When he got to the bathroom he found Evrain standing outside it wearing nothing but a smile and jacking his cock with lazy motions.

  “Just wanted you to see what you’re missing.”

  Dominic licked his lips. Evrain smelled of the woods after a rainstorm, his skin was flushed from the heat of the shower and a few stray drops of water rolled down his chest. Dominic dropped to his knees. Evrain grabbed his hair and held tight as Dominic took his hot, rigid shaft into his mouth.

  “Keep still. I’m gonna fuck your mouth.”

  Much as he enjoyed sucking Evrain’s cock, Dominic loved it even more when Evrain took control. He didn’t resist Evrain’s hold but focused on giving Evrain as much pleasure as he could. He knew the spot under the head of Evrain’s dick that drove him wild if he tongued it. The gentlest scrape of his teeth achieved grunts of pleasure and if he fondled Evrain’s balls in time with sucking him, Evrain lost it completely. Dominic tried the latter then kept as still as he could while Evrain used his mouth, coming in hot salty bursts with a shout of delight.

  Evrain leaned against the wall, dragging in gasps of air while Dominic staggered to his feet.

  “That was… That was… I have no idea what that was other than bloody brilliant. Happy birthday to me!”

  Dominic gave him a kiss, transferring the taste of Evrain’s seed into his lover’s mouth. “You are incorrigible and we’re going to be late.” He ran for the bathroom before Evrain could get any other ideas, slamming the door behind him. He stripped then got beneath the spray, hard cock already in hand.

  “Jesus, Evrain, you’re going to kill me.” He jacked himself hard, already close to the edge. It didn’t take long and he came with a shudder, eyes squeezed shut. When he regained enough composure to wash, he sluiced himself with shampoo and shower gel, taking the minimum amount of time possible. In his hurry, he almost tripped climbing over the side of the bath as he reached for a towel with water in his eyes. He caught himself just in time, thankful that the towel rail was well fixed to the wall. He dried off then strolled naked to the bedroom, toweling his hair as he went.

  Evrain was already dressed in his vampire costume, the long cloak swirling around his knees. He had on a black shirt and leather trousers and had lightened his skin with white face paint. The final touches were a set of false fangs, one painted with a drop of blood on its tip, and a set of red contact lenses.

  “There’s no way I’m going to let you open the door looking like that,” Dominic said. “All the neighborhood moms will be after you.”

  “The only person I want t
o sink these fangs into is you, love. You have nothing to worry about.” Evrain did a little twirl. “I do quite like the costume though.” He reached out to give Dominic’s ass a slap but Dominic skipped out of reach.

  “Oh no you don’t, I have to get dressed too.” He threw his towel over the back of a chair. His outfit was hanging in the wardrobe but he pulled on underwear first, choosing a clingy pair of shorts that elicited a couple of inappropriate comments from Evrain.

  “Go downstairs, or I’ll never get ready. You’re a bad influence.”

  With a laugh, Evrain left the room. Dominic shook his head as his mischievous lover stomped down the stairs. He laid the costume Evrain had chosen on the bed, eyeing the deep red satin pants and thigh-high boots. He couldn’t imagine that any genuine pirate would have worn such an outfit but Evrain had spotted it in the store and loved it. Dominic didn’t mind the frilly shirt with its long sleeves and lace cuffs and the thigh-length waistcoat he wore over it would conceal how tight the trousers were. Because his hair was long he didn’t bother with a wig, just tied it back with a black ribbon, perching the tricorn hat on his head. He applied a little makeup, outlining his eyes and sketching a fake scar down his cheek for effect. Content with the overall look, he went downstairs to join Evrain who was stirring something on the stove.

  “That smells really good.”

  “It’s mulled cider. One of Gran’s recipes, so I raided your spice jars. And, by the way, you should wear thigh boots a lot more often.”

  Dominic ignored the comment and Evrain’s leer. He leaned over the pan and took a deep breath, trying to detect the mixture of spices Evrain had used. “I can definitely smell cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon. There’s orange juice in there and something else… Vanilla.”

  “Very good, but you’ve missed something.” Evrain stirred a bit more and steam rose from the mixture.

  “Hmm, I’m not sure.” Dominic took a deep breath and caught a hint of aniseed. “Star anise!”

  “That’s right. Ten out of ten. I thought we could have this with the snacks you made, by the fire, while we wait for anyone to arrive.”