Anna nodded. “I know.” She hugged him. “Do this in honor of his memory. Let the pain strengthen
you as you fight.”
He nodded and they led him into a shallow, portable tub filled with steaming water and
proceeded to clean every inch with their delicate touch. Every inch. When Irina’s fingers found their
way into his ass, his cock stood at attention. “Oh, God,” he murmured, closing his eyes as she thrust
her long slender fingers in and out of him.
“You have a lover?” Irina asked.
Chase closed his eyes against the pain in his heart. “I—” His voice cracked.
Anna put her hand on his shoulder. “He was bonded to Ethan, Sabrina’s guardian. But he was
killed helping him escape.”
Irina looked deeply into his eyes and gave a sad smile. “I am sorry that happened to you.” She
glanced at Anna. “Is love really worth it?”
“It is,” Anna said firmly. She gave a sympathetic look to Chase. “Love is worth the pain. But it
can be hard to process.” She put her cool hands onto Chase’s temple. “I will ease your pain so you
can do your duty.” Chase felt a warmth spread through his body and he relaxed. The pain in his heart
melted into a dull ache.
“It is only temporary,” Anna said. “But you need to be able to concentrate.”
Chase nodded. He felt hollow, but Anna was right. He needed to put the pain aside for a while so
he could do his job. “Thank you.”
She nodded with a sad smile. “Are you ready to continue?”
He nodded.
They shaved his face and trimmed the curls at the base of his cock, then dried him off and studied
him.
“You are very handsome,” Irina said with a satisfied nod. “And strong. Of body and mind. You
will be a good Elder.”
“I agree,” Anna said softly.
“Bend over,” Irina said, motioning to the edge of the tub.
“What? Why?”
She held up a black bottle. “It is easier to accept a man into your body with lubricant, is it not?”
Chase did as instructed, and she squeezed a liberal amount of the cool liquid into his ass. He