Page 39 of Elemental Hope (Warlocks #2)

A shelf set in the side of the fireplace held Evrain’s ever-growing collection of plugs and dildos.

Gregory insisted that he practice manipulating natural materials and Evrain found it amusing to fashion stone and wood into tactile sex toys.

Stone was much more difficult to work with than wood but so far Evrain had succeeded with quartz, polished granite and marble.

He chose the quartz, his favorite, and the biggest of the bunch.

Dominic’s pulse sped up as Evrain coated the plug with a thick layer of lube, taking his time, making sure Dominic saw everything.

“You’re enjoying this far too much.” Dominic shivered in anticipation.

“What’s not to enjoy? You’re at my mercy—my favorite position for you. You’re naked, the state I prefer you in, and I’m about to make you scream, which is always pleasurable.” Evrain pressed the tip of the plug to Dominic’s hole.

“Evrain…”

“Sir.”

“Bossy warlock.”

“Any chance you had of coming today is rapidly diminishing.” Evrain pushed the smooth quartz rod into Dominic’s channel. The stretch was accompanied by a mild burn that soon gave way to pleasure as Evrain nudged his prostate.

“Please. Please… Sir…”

“I love to hear you beg, sweetheart. Tell me what you want.”

A small part of Dominic wanted to resist, a far larger part wanted to give Evrain whatever he demanded.

“Touch me.” The lack of friction on his cock was torment.

“Touch me, Evrain, please… You’re driving me mad.

” In response, Evrain pushed the plug in and out of Dominic’s body, varying his pace and rhythm.

“More. I need more.” Dominic yanked on his bonds, attempting to push back so that Evrain would drive the plug deeper.

“Who’s in control here?” Evrain withdrew the quartz rod to its tip.

“You are! Evrain… Sir… You, always you.”

“That’s right. Don’t forget it. I decide what to give you, I decide between pleasure and pain.” He thrust the plug deep into Dominic’s channel. “You’ll keep this inside you.”

Dominic moaned. The plug was heavy, slippery—he clenched his ass muscles around the invader. In front of him, Evrain dropped to his knees. He swiped the end of Dominic’s leaking cock with his tongue.

“Love the way you taste… Of herbs and green things, fresh like spring rain.”

“Your Scottish accent turns me on.”

“What accent?”

Dominic regretted saying anything if it kept Evrain’s attention away from his cock. “When you’re excited, or angry, you start rolling your ‘r’s… It makes me picture you in a kilt.”

“I have one. The family tartan is very dark.”

“Why doesn’t that…oh!”

Evrain sucked the end of Dominic’s cock, making it impossible to think until he pulled off with a pop. “You were saying?”

“You’re evil.”

“When it comes to torturing you, yes. Hundreds of years ago the family name was Brooke. Not sure where the ‘s’ came from. So we use the Brooke tartan, which is mainly dark green and black.” Mouthing Dominic’s balls, Evrain hummed, sending vibrations through Dominic’s body.

He stopped again. “Would you like to see me in my kilt? I don’t wear anything under it. ” He grinned.

“Can we save this conversation for later? Interesting though it is.” Dominic worked his muscles around the plug.

“Or I could give you a potted history of tartan making. Did you know that one of the earliest examples of tartan found in Scotland dates back to the third century AD?”

“Evrain…”

“A small sample was found used as a stopper in an earthenware pot to protect a treasure trove of silver coins buried close to the Antonine Wall near Falkirk.”

“Evrain!”

“So impatient.” Evrain took Dominic’s cock deep into his throat. He sucked hard and there was nothing Dominic could do to stop the orgasm that seared through him. Evrain sucked and swallowed until Dominic’s skin was so sensitive he couldn’t stand it any longer. He sobbed for mercy.

“Enough…please, Sir!”

Standing, Evrain gave Dominic’s ass a sharp smack, jostling the plug. “I don’t think I gave you permission to come.”

“You’re unbelievable.” Dominic was glad of the bindings because he didn’t think his legs would hold him up without the additional support.

“I am.” Dominic shuddered as Evrain fondled his ass. “Unbelievably good to you, considering your lack of respect for my authority.”

“Your…you arrogant…fuck me!” Dominic howled. “Stop that.” Evrain played with the plug some more.

“Once I’m done fucking you into unconsciousness, this is going back in. Gonna keep my seed inside you for the rest for the day.”

“No! I…”

“You don’t want me to fuck you?” Evrain feigned hurt.

“I didn’t say that.” Dominic whined. “I have to work.”

“All you have to do is submit to my will.” There was a rustle of fabric then the messy heap of Evrain’s pants slid into view. He pulled the plug free and before Dominic could manage a yelp, pressed the head of his cock to Dominic’s hole. “All stretched and ready for me. Nice and slick.”

Dominic gripped the ropes holding him in place in an attempt to keep his body still but Evrain placed a hand on each hip, digging his fingers in hard enough to leave marks, keeping him steady.

Dominic shivered then sighed his relief as Evrain pushed inside his body.

The heat, the pressure, the fullness were all familiar and welcome.

He floated on a wave of deep satisfaction.

Evrain muttered and sparks tingled inside Dominic’s body, as if Evrain’s cock was coated with fireflies.

Dominic gasped and danced from foot to foot.

“Be still.” Evrain gripped him harder, ramming home his claim. Dominic gave in and let Evrain take control, not that he had much choice. Evrain nailed his gland over and over, sending him into a spiral of desperate need and acute pleasure.

“I love it when you give me everything,” Evrain said, nibbling the nape of Dominic’s neck. “Your powers of recuperation are remarkable.” He licked Dominic’s shoulder before pressing his teeth into the flesh just hard enough to sting.

“Evrain! Don’t stop… Harder…”

For once Evrain didn’t argue. He pounded Dominic’s ass without mercy.

“I need…”

“You need what I give you.” Evrain reached around Dominic’s body to grasp his aching cock.

He squeezed, harder than was strictly necessary, and Dominic came with a yell, his vision blanking.

The sensations in his body were so overwhelming that his awareness of Evrain diminished to the point where they were joined and no more.

Evrain sank his fingertips into Dominic’s hips, holding him close, sealing their bodies together as he came shouting Dominic’s name.

The gush of extra heat inside him made Dominic shake, his body attempting to come again even though it was impossible.

He sagged in his bonds until the ropes slithered away from his wrists and he dropped into Evrain’s secure hold.

“One of these days you’re going to kill me with pleasure.”

“Best to make sure that doesn’t happen,” Evrain muttered, half carrying Dominic to one of the armchairs next to the fire where he settled him onto his lap. “Because I intend to do that again and again and again.”

“I should clean up.”

“You should stay right where you are and besides, I’m going to plug you again before you shower—with something big, to keep you well stretched for me.”

Dominic groaned. “Do you know how hard it is to work with one of those things inside you?”

“I don’t have first-hand experience, so no.” Dominic could feel Evrain vibrating with laughter.

“You’re such an evil bastard. I thought it was part of the Dom rulebook that you had to try everything you do to me first?”

“I like to be the exception to most rules, sweetheart, as you’ve probably worked out by now.” Evrain pulled Dominic close, fondling his softened dick. “I should cage this, keep it safe for me.”

“What do you mean?” Dominic sat up, imagining all kinds of horrific scenarios.

“Chastity, my love. I could get hard just thinking about your sweet dick locked in metal for me. You would only be able to get hard when I permit it. I’d be the only person able to grant you release.”

“No. Just no.” Dominic’s traitorous cock made an attempt to harden.

“You say no, but your body seems to be agreeing with me.”

“I…” Dominic had no idea what to say. He couldn’t deny that Evrain’s words were turning him on, against his better judgment.

His rambling thoughts were interrupted by the sound of a phone.

He slumped against Evrain’s chest. “Saved by the bell. Does Gregory know that you have the theme from The Godfather as his ring tone?”

Evrain shrugged. “I hope not.” He reached for his cell. “Gregory, thanks for calling back. Did you and Coryn have a fun trip?”

“I think we can dispense with the niceties, Evrain. I can’t leave you alone for ten minutes, can I?”

“What did I do?” Evrain rolled his eyes at Dominic. “I wasn’t even here when the symbol appeared, I was at work.”

“Well, you’ll be glad to know it’s benign. Nothing to worry about. In fact it will start to fade soon.”

“I guessed as much because Shadow wasn’t spooked. Dominic was here alone when it happened and that fur ball is more protective of him than I am.”

Gregory snorted. “I doubt that. Regardless, I need to see you in person. Coryn and I will fly out today. We’ll be there this evening and stay in your guest room.”

“Why, what’s up?”

“It’s not something I can talk about over the phone, Evrain. We’ll discuss it later, but for now I suggest you and Dominic check that your passports are in order.” He rang off before Evrain could say anything further.

“What’s going on?” Dominic wiggled into a more comfortable position.

“Apparently we’ll find out later. In the meantime, I’m going to plug you, then we’ll take a shower and start thinking about some dinner because we’re going to have guests. Do you have a passport?”

“What?” Dominic was finding it hard to keep up. His mind had stalled on ‘plug’. Evrain lifted him to his feet, giving his ass a pat. “I have you, sweetheart. Everything is going to be fine.”

“Don’t patronize me, Evrain. I’m a grown-up and quite capable of hearing the truth.”

“The fact is I don’t know any more than you do, other than Gregory said we will need passports.

There’s no point in worrying until he and Coryn get here and tell us what’s going on.

In the meantime, I can think of several interesting ways to take your mind off everything but me.

” Evrain stroked the curve of Dominic’s backside, pushing his fingers between Dominic’s cheeks to graze his hole.

“No chastity. No plug.” Dominic glared at him even as his cock jerked.

“I don’t hear your safe word, my love.” Evrain took his hand and tugged him toward the stairs.