Chapter Sixteen
When she was finished, Dreydon put the top back on the stone bottle and placed it in the cupboard. Then he came back, picked up the two empty containers, and took them to the sink. After rinsing them, he returned to the inglenook, put out the fire with a slight wave of his hand and said, “I’ll manifest a shirt for you to sleep in. You can get changed in the bathroom and leave your clothes in there. I’ll make them fresh for tomorrow.”
“I’ve no intention of sleeping with you tonight. You go to bed and I’ll make myself comfortable here.”
She was going to argue with him, but he was not in a sparring mood. It was time to let her know how much she had affected him. He wanted Esther and he was determined to show her what sex with him would be like. If, after that, she hadn’t changed her mind about going home, he would return her and hope their separation would become intolerable for her. He already knew it would be for him.
Dreydon bent over Esther and picked her up. She started hitting him and trying to get free.
“Stop fighting with me. If you don’t, I’ll make it impossible for you to move.”
She stopped, but he knew she was extremely angry. He carried her to the bathroom door and set her down. Next, he manifested another white shirt and offered it to Esther.
“I need pants as well as a shirt.”
That wasn’t what he wanted. He liked looking at her legs. They were short but well-shaped. Dreydon increased the shirt’s length by a few inches and answered,
“That is the only change I’m prepared to make. If you argue with me about it, there will be no shirt and I’ll remove your clothes.”
Esther bit her bottom lip and her eyes were sparking. One of the ceramic containers was suddenly flying through the air in his direction. He pointed at the container and it swiftly returned to the draining board.
“My magic will always be stronger than yours, Esther. Don’t fight with me!” Dreydon glared at her.
She angrily snatched the shirt from him and went into the bathroom. “It’s dark in here.”
He pushed the door open and threw a small ball of golden light up to the ceiling. Dreydon closed the door and brought his attention to the other sphere of light in the main room. This one he directed into the bedroom and it was quickly followed by Toldo who lay down beside the bed.
Dreydon waited by the open door, speculating whether she might refuse to come out of the bathroom. If she did, he was sure that wouldn’t be a problem. He’d go in there, pick her up, and carry her to the bed. His demon was getting excited about the possibility of him being even more forceful. He would never hurt Esther, but he wanted her to see how dominant he could be. If human females were submissive, they must want their mates to be assertive. However, Esther wasn’t fully human. Maybe she isn’t submissive? She certainly hadn’t been passive about several other matters. He’d only know if she was subservient during sex when he made love to her. Dreydon knew she liked his kissing and biting. He’d listened to her thoughts as they flew away from the amethyst cave. So she should enjoy everything else he wanted to do to her.
Esther came out of the bathroom barefoot and wearing the shirt and her panties. She gave him a withering look. For once he didn’t need to listen to her thoughts; her facial expression told him everything. Obviously, the grespat juice hadn’t worked on her. Perhaps their last few hours together wouldn’t be as enjoyable as he had hoped they’d be.
“Get into bed and I shall be with you in a few minutes.”
She stared at him for a moment and then walked into the bedroom. Esther removed her bead bracelet and placed it on the chest of drawers next to the shells that she’d put there earlier. She’d already taken off her socks and sneakers and left them in the bathroom. Dreydon was thrown one more contemptuous glance, and then Esther climbed into the bed.
After busying himself in the bathroom for several minutes, he went into the bedroom carrying her freshened jeans, top, socks, and her sneakers. Dreydon put her clothes on the chair and her sneakers on the floor. Esther was lying on the other side of the bed with her back toward him. That definitely wasn’t a good beginning for what he had planned. He removed his sandals, took off his shirt and pants, and draped them over the back of the chair. As he got into the bed, she moved to the extreme edge, leaving a large space between them. With a double silent command, he opened the window and extinguished the golden light.
“Esther, please come close to me.”
She ignored his request.
“I want to hold you. If you don’t move over here, I’ll pull you to me.”
The moonlight shining through the window made it possible for Dreydon to see her. She didn’t move, so he did what he’d said. Esther struggled against him, but he easily turned her over and held her close.
“When you physically fight with me, my demon becomes more and more excited. He can be very forceful and I don’t think you want that other than when we have sex.”
“You can tell your demon and yourself to forget about the sex. It’s never going to happen.”
“I could make it happen, but I wouldn’t do that to you. In the demgel world, there is no such thing as rape, but I know in your world it’s a serious offense. I’ll never hurt you. I want you to enjoy being intimate with me.”
She pushed against his chest and he allowed a small gap to exist between them. He brought his hands up to her hair and gently combed his fingers through it. Its silkiness was a tactile delight.
“I know you feel attracted to me. You like my kissing and biting, so why not let me make love to you?”
“I don’t like your kissing and biting.”
“That’s a lie. You enjoyed what I did to you in the amethyst cave and wanted more.”
“You snooped! That’s despicable.” Esther began inching further away from him, but he put an arm around her and said,
“Let me show you how important you are becoming to me. I have never felt as drawn to a female demgel as to you.” With his free hand, he began unbuttoning her shirt. She tried to stop him, but he grasped her hands with his other one and finished undoing the shirt. Dreydon pulled it open and he could see by the dim light she wasn’t wearing her bra. His hand gently cupped one breast, as he told her,
“I want to make love to you, Esther. Then you will become my true mate.”
* * * *
Her body went rigid as she felt the warmth of his hand on her. This reaction wasn’t out of fear or revulsion; she wanted Dreydon but mustn’t let him know that. Over the past two days, she’d felt a bond growing between them. Her rescuer was everything she’d ever hoped for, but with one big exception. He wasn’t human. Does that really matter? A part of her didn’t think so, yet that might be the influence of the grespat juice. It was definitely reminding her how she always said true beauty came from within and outward appearance shouldn’t count. Not that his body image was a turn-off. His wings, horns, and scales didn’t bother her, she actually liked them. Furthermore, she’d probably get used to his fangs and claws. It was just the fact he wasn’t human that was proving difficult to ignore.
His presumption that she would want to sleep with him and have sex had made her angry, but part of her anger was really directed at herself and the whole situation. If she’d told her friends a date with an angel wasn’t what she wanted, she would never have been abducted, and then rescued by Dreydon. She would be continuing her life as a writer and as Anna’s assistant while he would be helping the centaurs and lycans. Or having sex with Perali and other female demgels, but that wasn’t something she wanted to think about.
Now, Dreydon’s hand was squeezing her breast. His claws were completely retracted so there was no discomfort from them. Next, his thumb flicked over her nipple and this action made it tighten. Esther felt a tensing response deep inside. A battle between her body and mind was rapidly developing. His touch was exciting her, but she must act as though it wasn’t.
“Please don’t do that, Dreydon.”
“Wh
y? You are so warm and soft, you make my demon happy.” He released her hands and captured her other breast. As he gently manipulated the contours of her flesh, he began speaking in his native tongue. Dreydon’s voice was low and husky.
Trying to get beyond the sensual reaction that was rising in her body, Esther stated, “I don’t know what you’re saying.”
“I’m telling you what I want to do to you.”
“Oh.” She didn’t want a translation.
Dreydon pulled her shirt over her shoulders and down her arms. Once it was removed, he threw it across the room. Then he moved down in the bed until his head was level with her chest. He came close, put his hands around her waist and drew her even closer. His tongue started licking one nipple and she gasped.
“You are my little Esther.” He sucked her nipple and part of her breast into his mouth and began a light, biting action, over and over. Before she could stifle it, a small moan escaped from her. Next, he licked and bit the other breast and her body arched against him.
“I told you this was what I wanted to do and it’s obvious you like it. Let me show you other ways in which I can make you feel even more satisfied.”
“No, no, Dreydon, this is crazy. I don’t want to become involved with you. We come from different worlds and you’re not human. It doesn’t feel right.”
He stopped the biting and answered, “You’re not fully human yourself. What we feel for each other is real and I see nothing wrong with it.” His mouth moved downward and now he was biting the small curve of her belly. She shuddered in response and somehow forced herself to say,
“Please stop, Dreydon. If you don’t, I know we’ll have sex and then I’ll be so unhappy. I like you and what you’re doing really turns me on, but I don’t want you making love to me. What I’m saying probably doesn’t make any sense to you, but it is how I feel.”
He straightened up and caressed her cheek. “I can’t understand it, but I don’t want you to be unhappy. Just let me bite and kiss you, and I’ll not allow my demon to be in command.”
Esther wondered if she could take any more of his sensual foreplay and not let it end in full love-making. She was enjoying what he was doing and that must be how the juice was influencing her. Anna would definitely say, “Go for it.” So why shouldn’t I?
“Okay, but I’m only agreeing if you promise not to do anything more than kiss and bite.”
“I promise, even though it will be difficult.” He placed his hands on either side of her head and brought his mouth to hers. His kiss was fierce with tongue action that sent her senses reeling. She pressed her own tongue against his fangs and suddenly realized she actually loved them and their wicked, biting delight.
Their kiss lasted several minutes and when they finally broke apart, they were both trembling.
“My demon is demented. He has never wanted anyone the way he wants you. Would you stroke my horns and scales just to appease him a little?”
Esther was uncertain whether she could manage to do that without thrusting herself against his fully erect cock that was now just below her sternum. His demon wanted her and she was starting to crave whatever demonic or angelic love-making he could give. She reached up and slid her hands over his chest scales. Dreydon sighed and moved down until he was level with her once more. He resumed the licking and biting of her breasts, and this time there was more passion and urgency about his actions. Esther placed her hands on his horns and moved them up and down in the same manner she would like to caress his cock. They continued this tantalizing play until they were both panting and she knew she wanted to feel him deep inside her.
Dreydon pulled back and almost growled, “Enough! My demon is fighting me for control. Narrak said you have the enchantment of the fae and it’s true. I’m consumed with the need to take you. No more, little Esther. Let us try to go to sleep.” He drew her into his arms and her face rested against his chest.
One wing was extended and covered her. She took several deep breaths and felt herself calming down. It felt right and soothing to have his nude body pressing against her nakedness. For some unknown reason, it wasn’t a turn-on.
As her thoughts began to drift toward sleep, in her mind she heard, “My demon wants you to know that before you go home he will make love to you.”
Chapter Seventeen
When Esther woke up, Dreydon was already gone from the bed. She lay there for a few minutes, thinking about what had happened between them the previous night. By the time he stopped biting and licking her, she was more than ready to have sex with him. If he hadn’t insisted they go to sleep, she would have happily given herself to the demgel. She was thankful to be going home today. If she spent another twenty-four hours with him, Esther was certain they would be sharing more than one act of intimacy.
She got out of the bed, picked up the shirt, put it on and walked into the main room. Dreydon was sitting on a chair, leaning his elbows on the table and supporting his head with his hands. His large wings were draped around him. Esther moved close to him and could see his eyes were closed. Is he asleep? Is he unwell? Instinctively, she wanted to help him.
“Are you okay?”
The demgel lifted his head and looked at her. “I didn’t know you were awake.” Dreydon closed his wings tightly against his back and stood up. He looked down at Esther and began buttoning her open shirt. “We’ll shower at the waterfall, and then have breakfast.” Dreydon bent his head and sniffed her face. “Zortek’s scent is gone so I’ll take you home after we’ve eaten.”
“I asked you if you’re okay. Is something wrong?”
“Yes, I’m already missing you.”
Esther had no answer for that remark. She knew she was going to miss him, too, but was trying not to think about it. “I’m sure there will be plenty of things to occupy your mind. You’ll soon forget about me.”
“I know that won’t happen, but you’ll probably forget me. Some human male will catch your attention and you will want to spend your life with him.” Dreydon walked away from her and went into the bathroom. Almost immediately he came back out carrying two bars of soap. He put them into the pocket of his pants and moved into the bedroom. When he returned, he was holding her clothes and pink underwear in one hand. “Let’s go to the waterfall.”
She followed him to the front door and, once they were standing outside, he pulled her close with his free hand and lifted off. Esther was facing him, but she wouldn’t argue about that today. He liked carrying her this way and she had to admit it felt protective and secure. They flew to their destination without seeing any other creatures in flight.
When they arrived at the waterfall, Dreydon manifested two thick towels and gave one to her together with a bar of soap. After creating the shield around the area, he moved beyond the corner to the other waterfall and Esther took off the shirt and mauve panties. She stepped under the cascading water and allowed the tumbling torrent to relax the tension that was building in her body at the thought of leaving Dreydon. It was difficult to believe how in less than two days he had become significant in her life.
She stepped out of the waterfall and lathered her whole body, face, and hair. The sandalwood perfume surrounded her and she breathed it in. This soap was so special. She must ask Dreydon if she could take a couple of bars home with her. Esther put the soap down on the narrow ledge and moved back under the water in order to rinse herself clean. She closed her eyes, stood still and enjoyed the invigorating sensation of the frigid downpour as it encased her head and body.
After several minutes, she opened her eyes and saw Dreydon standing in front of her on the ledge that was just beyond the waterfall. Obviously, he wasn’t ready to leave because he was naked. Why is he standing there? She could make a guess and was beginning to hope she was correct.
In her mind she heard, “Last night I didn’t allow my demon to have control, but now he is insisting that I take you. If you aren’t willing, I will force him to submit.”
She thought about how to
answer him. The willing part of her was growing stronger with each passing hour. Esther knew she would regret having sex with Dreydon afterward because he wasn’t human, but due to his tantalizing foreplay several hours earlier her need of him was becoming unbearable. Anna would say she should agree if only for the sake of curiosity. And wouldn’t it be better to know whether his love-making is mind-blowing or merely okay? Mentally she whispered, “Yes, I’m willing.”
He stepped under the water, bent over and started gently biting Esther at the side of her neck. With tiny bites, he moved under her throat to the other side. Then, he turned her around and continued biting across her shoulders. She pushed against him and could feel his erection hard against the middle of her back. He was almost two feet taller than her height, so Esther wasn’t sure how he could manage to take her.
Dreydon’s large hands with claws retracted were on her shoulders, but now they went to her chest. He cupped both breasts and squeezed them with such force that she cried out. His hands stopped their movement and he expressed, “I didn’t mean to hurt you. My demon is fast becoming out of control and is a brute.” Now, he grasped her with far less strength and made her nipples stand firm by rubbing his thumbs over them. Esther let him know she liked this by squirming against him.
Dreydon’s left hand moved away from her breast and downwards. His fingers claimed her clit and began circling it into complete submission. Now, she was writhing against him and moaning.
“Tell me what you want, little Esther.”
“I want you to make love to me, Dreydon.”
He held her arms with his hands, lifted her up, and moved back out of the waterfall. Next, he positioned both of them facing the rock wall. Then, he maneuvered himself so that he brought her down onto his member that felt too big to enter her. The tip of his cock was just inside her vaginal folds. “Relax, Esther, so that I can take you. I am big and you are very small, but I am sure we can do this.”
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