Page 73 of Only Human in Strangeville

“I would have thought you’d be satisfied from earlier.”

“Damn supernatural hearing,” I muttered.

“It didn’t take supernatural ears.” Katsuro continued to tease me.

“Damn it.” I hunched my shoulders.

Katsuro gently led me from the room. Nimbus warbled happily, wagged his plumed tail, and trotted off to the kitchen where I heard more cries of dismay. The werewolves seemed constantly hungry and there was always food out. Nimbus was taking full advantage of his telekinesis.

“Do not fear,” the vampire said gently. “No one is judging you. Werewolves especially are very keen on sex, and we’re all glad Oliver was able to satisfy you. You’re simply adorable when you blush.”

That just made me redden more. “I guess I need to make up for lost time. I’ve been single for several years.”

“Then we shall have to do a very good job indeed,” Katsuro said sounding quite serious. “It will take all four of us to make up for your deprivation.”

I mock glared at him. “Seriously?”

“Yes, sunshine.”

By that time, we’d made it back into the basement, and Katsuro showed me into the room he was using.

“If it makes you feel any better, the soundproofing down here is quite good. I intend to put it to the test.”

“Fuck,” I muttered. “How long has it been for you?” I asked to change the subject, though I almost regretted it after his silence.

“A lifetime,” he admitted after a while. “It is difficult to get close to someone when you’re in my position. Many are simply looking for advantages. I prefer a more intimate connection.”

“And you think you can have that with me?”

He grinned. “I already do.”

I didn’t press the issue as he took my hand and pulled me close. “No one trying to gain an advantage with me would call me out as you did. And I thank you for it.”

Katsuro leaned over and kissed me gently. I returned the pressure, this time urging with my lips and requesting more.

The dance of our tongues and the melding of our lips drew me closer, and I wrapped my arms around Katsuro. His lean strength reassured me, made me feel safe, as he held me in his strong arms.

“All right if I take your clothes off?” he murmured.

“Generally easier that way.” I held up my arms and he lifted the shirt over my head. I hadn’t expected a centuries old vampire to have the kind of consideration to ask when we were already clearly heading in the getting naked direction.

Once he had my shirt off, he deftly unhooked my bra and let that fall to the floor.

“Okay, I know they didn’t have that kind of closure lifetimes ago,” I said, poking him in the chest.

Katsuro laughed. “I do know how they work, sunshine. You are lovely.” His fingers traced the sides of my breasts, teasing me as he studied my body.

Since my hand was already on his chest, I fingered the button on his shirt and glanced up for permission.

“Please.”

I slowly undid his shirt, tracing my fingers down his front as I did so, feeling the planes of muscle under the soft dress shirt.

He rumbled softly, eyes lidded and thumbs lightly stroking the sides of my breasts as he enjoyed my touch.

Once I had the buttons undone, he quickly undid the cuffs and let the shirt fall to the floor to join my clothing. Then he kneeled in front of me, undid the button on my pants, and tugged them over my hips. He supported me with one hand, while he gently helped me step out of the leg.

Then he looked up at me, tracing his fingers up my thigh. “I’m out of practice, but I don’t think I’ve forgotten everything.”

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