Captive

by Pelaam

  Lansa moved a discreet distance away, and continued to, apparently, select fruit. Nakai was sure his friend would also be trying to eavesdrop on the conversation.

  “I’ve been a part of Nakai’s family for seven years. I’m wife to both of his brothers, Tse and Yas. Here on Alpha the three of us are simply regarded as bondmates.”

  “I can’t believe they would share you,” Einian said.

  “We don’t see it that way. I’m not passed between them. They’ve been inseparable since childhood. I met them jointly, and we did everything together from the first day they courted me. We sleep together, and when a child comes to us, we don’t care who the genetic father is. All the children have two fathers. That’s the way we want it. We’re a family.”

  “Two men who love you equally.” Einian shook his head. “It sounds like pure fantasy, but you make it work.”

  “This is going to be very hard for you, Einian. I never imagined for one minute I would ever love two men equally. But I do. We don’t sleep in separate rooms, or have separate lives. Both my husbands and I sleep together, and all the children, too, sometimes.”

  “But they’re brothers. That must make it easier.”

  Mair shook her head. “They look similar, but that’s it. Each is an individual in their own right. They love me, and each other, and this works for us. That doesn’t mean there aren’t times when one or both of them don’t drive me to distraction for one reason or another. What I would never, ever do, is get one to side with me against another.”

  Einian rubbed the back of his neck. “I don’t know that Nakai and Sukh even like one another. Sukh was good to me. He cared for me the only way he knew how.”

  Nakai’s heart ached at the defensive tone. He made a mental note never to speak badly of the Xyran around Einian.

  “You were fortunate. I know of some that were sex slaves, and they were slaves in every sense of the word.” Mair shuddered.

  Einian reached out to pat her hand, and she covered it with one of her own. “I don’t know if this will help you or not. Nakai, and my husbands, his brothers, are the most loving and caring men I have ever met. They’ve done everything they could to make me welcome, and a part of their family. The orchards and vineyard are Nakai’s pride and joy. He only allows trusted people to work here. He’d stop being a spaceship captain in the blink of an eye to tend his trees and vines. He’s already given you a piece of his heart by giving you the right to wander freely. Think about it, about him. That’s all I ask of you.”

  Einian looked down at their hands, and then up into Mair’s face. “I like him. I like him a lot. Maybe even … more than like. But I can’t abandon Sukh. I love him, too.”

  “Has Nakai ever suggested he would send Sukh away?”

  Einian shook his head. “But … an Alphan and a Xyran?”

  “They wouldn’t be the first. They won’t be the last. Xyran says very little about such ménages. But it can work. It does work. But all of you must be willing to fight for it. Nakai has taken a Xyran into his home, and ensured no one has questioned or bothered him while he heals. He’s aware of the bond you and Sukh share. He won’t sever that willingly. Please don’t use Sukh as a reason to spurn Nakai. See if there’s a place in your heart for both of them. As different and diverse as they are, embrace that difference.”

  “I will. Thank you, Mair.”

  The couple stood, and Mair embraced Einian gently. “Now, why don’t we go to the house and relieve my husbands of their children? Are you willing to give me a hand to get them ready for dinner?

  “I’d like that.”

  Nakai watched them walk slowly towards the house. His heart soared. Einian liked him. Maybe even more than like.

  Now his only problem was Sukh. He reached to trace his lips with his fingertips as the memory of their kiss burned brightly, sending heat to his groin. How do I make this work?

  Chapter Nine

  Nakai sipped at his wine. Mair and his brothers had just retired, and Einian was outside giving Mo’ohta a last walk. Nakai went outside and watched him as he returned to the house.

  Einian smiled. “I like your family. You’re very lucky. The group I belonged to was my family until we were betrayed and sold. Lansa’s told me he considers himself my brother, and I can go to him with anything. He says that’s what big brothers do. He says you and he grew up together.”

  “We did. He was orphaned at a very young age. Doubtless he regales you with many stories of my past?”

  Einian laughed softly. “Yes. I like learning about you. I … I trust you, Nakai. I … like you, and your home.”

  Nakai slowly closed the gap between them. He pressed his lips gently to Einian’s, not holding him or using too much pressure. He eased back just as slowly. “It makes me very proud, very privileged, and very happy to hear you say that. I want you to think of this as your home. I will never send you away from me.”

  Nakai held very still as Einian laid his hands on Nakai’s shoulders. “You and Sukh are so alike. So strong, so powerful. Yet so different,” said Einian. He leaned forward. He licked briefly at Nakai’s lips, and Nakai parted them instantly, keeping a tight rein on his reactions as Einian’s tongue explored his mouth.

  They sat, their foreheads pressed together for a moment, neither man speaking or moving.

  “I don’t know what Sukh will do. I do care for him, but I don’t want to go back to Xyran. He had to fight to keep me before. Now … I don’t know what would happen. With his maimed leg, he’d lose his standing. Everyone would challenge him. But I can’t stop caring for him.”

  “I wouldn’t expect that of you. I already know that’s not part of who you are. All I ask is that you see if there’s a part of your heart that could be mine.”

  Einian sat back and stared deeply into Nakai’s eyes. “There is.”

  Nakai took Einian into his arms, and they kissed again. This time Nakai’s tongue explored Einian’s mouth, and he groaned as Einian caressed his horns with his fingertips. As the kiss ended, Nakai trailed his fingers down Einian’s cheek.

  “We should return to the house.”

  Einian stared for a moment, and then smiled. “Thank you. For giving me the gift of your patience. Thank you.”

  “Thank you, Einian. For the gift of your trust.” Nakai stood and held out his hand. A flush of pleasure coursed through him as Einian took it and continued to hold on after he stood. I will find a way to repay Mair for speaking to him. I have to find a way to make life here acceptable, if not desirable, for Sukh, and pray the Xyran doesn’t want to challenge me in some way for Einian’s love. I swear, I will not lose Einian now.

  ****

  Nakai lay in bed, one of his favorite books in his hands. Dinner had gone well. Einian had been a source of curiosity and delight for his nephews and nieces, and the young man had displayed an incredible amount of agility, performing forward rolls, somersaults, and even walking on his hands to much applause from children and adults alike.

  A knock from the adjoining door to Einian’s room caught him by surprise. By the time he shouted, Einian was already peeking around the door.

  “Come in, please. Are you well? Do you need something?” He was instantly concerned by the sight of Einian, clutching tightly to the oversized robe wrapped around him.

  “I … I wanted some company. If you’re not busy?”

  “Not at all. I was just reading, and thinking about the way you enthralled the children tonight.” Nakai set his book on the table beside the bed as Einian came to his bedside. “Do you want a more comfortable chair?” Nakai indicated a plush armchair close by the window. “I can bring it over, only I am naked.”

  “No. I don’t need a chair. And so am I.” Einian let the robe drop.

  Nakai’s cock surged to attention as he stared at the expanse of smooth skin and a well-trimmed nest of red curls surrounding the human’s dick, which seemed uncertain whether to rise or shrink. Nakai reached for his coverlet and pulled it back, ensuring Einia
n knew how aroused he was.

  Einian slid alongside Nakai, a soft sigh of pleasure escaping his lips as he nestled close. “Will you hold me?”

  Nakai wrapped his arms around Einian’s still-thin form and nuzzled him gently. “Is this enough?”

  Einian gazed up at him. “No,” he whispered, his voice low and hoarse. “Please, Nakai.”

  Sliding a hand between Einian’s legs, Nakai kissed him tenderly as he fondled the modest length. The barely-audible sounds of need spurred Nakai on. He pressed forward, blanketing Einian’s body with his own, relishing the feel of skin on skin. He sucked at small pink nipples and grazed them with his fangs as they descended.

  Einian arched his body upwards, clearly craving more, and Nakai allowed more of his weight to settle, ensuring their cocks ground and rubbed together. Einian tilted his head, offering his throat, his fingers digging into Nakai’s shoulders as he tried to pull Nakai closer.

  As Nakai’s fangs pierced Einian’s flesh, the young man cried his name, and his seed splashed hot and wet between their bodies. Nakai needed nothing more. The taste, scent, and feel of Einian in his ecstasy were more than enough.

  His fangs receded, and he arched his back, groaning Einian’s name. Pulse after pulse of his semen decorated Einian’s pale skin in glittering strands. As the last trickle oozed free, Nakai peppered Einian’s face with kisses. “So beautiful. So very beautiful. Thank you, precious one.”

  Einian held tightly to him. “Don’t let me go. Don’t send me away. Please.”

  “Never. I swear it. You are my most precious mate. I’ll never send you away.”

  “And Sukh? Please, Nakai, don’t send him to Xyran. They’ll kill him. I know they will.”

  Nakai petted Einian gently. “Sukh is welcome here as my guest for as long as he wishes. I understand very little of Xyran customs. I want him to know and understand I seek not to replace him.”

  Einian looked up at Nakai. “You wouldn’t forbid him to touch me?”

  “He holds a part of your heart. I will do nothing to cause you pain.”

  Einian sighed. “I don’t think he’d understand. I spoke with Mair a lot today. I didn’t think it was possible to love two people and be happy, but she does and she is. I love Sukh, Nakai. I didn’t want to say it aloud before in case I angered you. But, I … I love you, too.”

  “I knew I loved you the day I saw you lying hurt on the floor of the Xyran vessel. I knew I would do all I could to make you my mate. Normally there would be a formal ceremony. But be assured of my love while we have Sukh to consider.”

  Nakai rolled onto his back, and Einian nestled close, an arm flung across Nakai’s chest. “I should speak to him,” Einian said. “When your family leaves. Try and find a way he’ll understand.”

  Einian’s voice slowly trailed away into deep, rhythmic breathing, and Nakai drew the coverlet over them. He switched off the bedside lamp and lay staring at the ceiling in the darkness. Xyrans liked to dominate. They scorned the gentler emotions. Could Sukh accept Einian having an emotional attachment to him? Nakai pictured the powerful Xyran. Could there perhaps be something they all could share? He hoped and prayed it could be so.

  ****

  Warm wetness enfolded Nakai’s nipple. He opened his eyes and gazed down at Einian. The young man straddled him and was sucking gently on his nipple. He pinched the other gently, and Nakai moaned softly.

  “I see you’re awake,” Einian whispered. He bathed the other nipple with tiny licks, circling around the areola. “You like this?”

  “Yes,” Nakai whispered. “Very much.”

  Einian swirled his hand over Nakai’s chest. “I like that you’re smooth, and the gold of your skin.” He kissed down Nakai’s breastbone and traced each rib with his tongue as he shuffled down the bed. He looked at the flushed, erect flesh, before taking Nakai’s cock into his hand. “So big,” he murmured. He lapped over the head. “You taste sweet. It must be all the fruit you eat.”

  Nakai’s only reply was a deep groan as Einian took him in his mouth. The sight Einian’s lips sealed tight around his shaft as the human slid up and down his length threatened to undo him. He dug his fingers into his bedding, willing his body not to spill too quickly.

  Einian slid his mouth off the hard flesh and stroked Nakai instead. “Has it been a while?” he asked.

  “I haven’t had a lover for a long time. I really wanted a mate.”

  “You never pressured me once. Even though you wanted me. Now I want you. Do you have anything we can use?”

  Nakai’s eyes widened. That was something he hadn’t given consideration to. Then he nodded. “I have something, but I must move.” He hurried through to his bathroom. A bottle of oil sat at the side of his bath. The herbs inside were from his garden and gave the oil a slightly sweet scent, but the oil would be safe to use.

  He took it back to Einian, who held out his hand. Nakai settled onto the bed lying on his back as Einian opened the bottle and sniffed the contents.

  “It smells like your orchard.” He grinned at Nakai and poured some into his hands.

  Nakai stared as Einian knelt up and reached behind himself. Nakai couldn’t tear his gaze from Einian’s face as he prepared himself. Not even when he felt the glide of the human’s hand on his cock. The look of pleasure on Einian’s face turned his features from the beautiful into the incredibly sublime.

  “Touch me, Nakai. Make me hard.”

  Nakai obeyed, wrapping his hand around Einian’s taut flesh and stroking to the same unhurried rhythm as Einian used on him. Einian reached to cup Nakai’s face. Lust throbbed through Nakai, but that was only a small part of what he felt. There was love, desire, and an unknown need coursing through his veins. Einian leaned down as Nakai arched up, and their lips met. Nakai released Einian’s dick and wrapped his arms around Einian’s lithe body, pulling him close as their kiss continued.

  Their groins aligned, and their cocks rubbed deliciously together. Nakai groaned as Einian writhed above him. Breaking the kiss, Einian sat back and closed his hand around Nakai’s cock. He stroked once more, twisting the movement at the head, and flicking his thumb across Nakai’s slit. Then he shuffled back, down Nakai’s legs, and licked the hard flesh he held.

  Einian rubbed the shaft over his lips, stroking and squeezing, and licking away the pearly fluid that leaked continually. He closed his mouth over the head, sucking slowly, pressing his tongue against it. Nakai murmured Einian’s name, circling his hips restlessly, wanting to thrust deep into the welcoming wetness.

  But Einian wasn’t finished teasing him. He released Nakai’s cock, kissing it, and then licked from root to tip before flicking his tongue around the ridge. He repeated the process earning a long, low moan from Nakai.

  “Einian. Einian, please.” Nakai didn’t care he was begging. He needed more. He wanted to be inside his mate.

  The only response was Einian taking him back into his mouth and sucking slowly as he rolled Nakai’s balls. Finally Einian eased the flesh from his mouth and gazed into Nakai’s eyes.

  “I’m ready. Help me.” Einian straddled Nakai’s hips, snuggling his legs against Nakai’s sides and knelt up, positioning himself over Nakai’s drooling erection. Nakai reached to palm a smooth toned cheek in each hand. He spread Einian wide as the young man seated Nakai’s dick at his prepared entrance, and bore down.

  Both men groaned. The head of Nakai’s cock was enveloped in searing tightness. He remained still, resisting the urge to thrust upwards and bury the rest of his flesh in tight heat. Einian squirmed above him, sliding slowly down, taking Nakai’s solid shaft deeper into his body.

  A surge of energy blazed through Nakai, the sensation far more powerful than he’d previously experienced during a coupling. The feeling intensified as Einian twisted and rotated his hips. But even those incredible sensations paled when Einian rose and fell in a smooth rhythm.

  Nakai’s fangs descended, but Einian was too far away, his eyes closed, his lips open and glistening as
his tongue darted out wetting them repeatedly. Each time Einian lowered his body, he clamped his inner muscles around Nakai, which drew a deep moan from him.

  “I need to move, precious beloved.”

  Einian didn’t resist as Nakai repositioned them. He knelt and eased Einian back down onto his cock, his lover’s back pulled close against his chest. Einian laid his head back a against Nakai’s shoulder, his neck exposed.

  “Claim me,” Einian whispered.

  “Yes.” Nakai licked the sweat damp skin of his lover’s neck, before he bit down. In response Einian’s channel clenched tightly around Nakai’s dick. Nakai reached around and grasped Einian’s taut erection as he drove his hips upwards to bury himself deeply in his beloved’s body.

  He tightened his hold around Einian’s body as he moved closer to his release. The air was filled with the scents and sounds of their lovemaking. Moans, sighs, and soft growls mingled with the green scent of the oil, the sweetness of musk, the saltiness of sweat, and the tang of Einian’s pre-ejaculate.

  Nakai eased his teeth from Einian’s neck and lapped at the small puncture wounds. “Spill for me, my beloved one.” His voice was deep, husky, and Einian’s body shuddered at the sound.

  With a whine of Nakai’s name, Einian froze, and his release cascaded over Nakai’s hand. A final surge of pleasure overwhelmed Nakai. An amazing feeling of pleasure started in his balls. The sensation travelled to his cock, and he held still despite the shuddering of Einian’s body as his lover rode out his orgasm.

  With a reverberating groan of Einian’s name, Nakai came, and his dick pulsed repeatedly sending spurt after spurt of his semen to fill his lover’s still-rippling channel. Even when the last drops of his seed had surged into Einian’s body, they remained locked together.

  Carefully, Nakai eased them to lie on their sides, his arms encircling Einian, holding his lover tightly to his chest. His cock would soften and slip free of Einian’s body all too soon. But for the present he relished the feel of the intimate connection as the vestiges of their shared pleasure still zipped through his body.