Page 30 of Restoring the Ngozii

“You have been such a good influence and a true blessing to your priestess and mate. You’ve done your mother proud, my son.”

The voice that floats around me is ethereal, sweet, and familiar, causing tears to prick my eyes as a lump clogs my throat. Her smile fills my mind when I close my eyes, and my own lips lift in return. Memories flash rapidly through my mind's eye of her happy smiles, her laugh, her cries, and her battered and tear-streaked face. I should have protected her, then she could have protected me. I failed her.

“I’m sorry, Mother. I failed you, I didn’t protect you. I don’t deserve your love and pride.” My whisper is harsh as I struggle to get the words out, my arm thrusting forward to catch me against the wall before I crumble completely into tears. The wind around me picks up, causing me to stand straight in shock, my eyes widening as her face appears in the mist gathering before me.

She smiles so sweetly, her eyes filled with unshed tears of the love and pride I so desperately want but don’t deserve.“The past was not your fault. You were a child. What matters is your future, which is now brighter than I ever imagined because of your choices. I will always be proud of you.”

The mist and wind disappear, leaving me standing there in shock, tears brimming my eyes, as the curtain clacks behind me. I clear my throat of the lump and blink rapidly, hoping to hide the evidence of my emotions, before I turn to find Seuke standing just inside the room. His head is cocked to one side, his silver eyes concerned as he studies me. “What is it, mate?”

Clearing my throat once more, I decide to tell him the truth, even if it makes me sound insane to him. It’s not often someone other than those in a position of connection get to see such a vision. “My mother, she was here. I-i-it must have been the goddess… but she’s… proud of me.” I pause and swallow once more, the prick of tears again hitting my eyes as I struggle to get it out. “She says my future is brighter than she ever imagined.” My tears finally spill over as I struggle to swallow the words, to accept them. It meanseverythingto hear it now.

Kay rushes across the room and grabs my shoulders, forcing me to meet his eyes as he gently wipes my tears with one hand. “Oh, my love, she should be proud. It couldn’t have been easy for you to face your past and admit to your wrongdoings, to apologize to those who you hurt and then work alongside them. You’ve made tremendous strides in the positive direction. I know I’m very proud of you, too.”

My breath falters at his admission, the love in his eyes crushing my heart beyond belief, so I smash my lips to his, needing him to take some of this emotional pain from me. He envelops me in his arms, holding me gently as he kisses me with passion, his stubble scratching my own in the best way.

I’m always here to carry your burdens, Zen. I’m always here for you.

His words in my head are fuel on the fire, causing me to squeeze him tighter as my heart beats rapidly in my chest. My tears are dried, but the emotions are only bubbling higher with each press of lips, each pass of his hand down my back or in my hair.

The curtain clacks, causing us to pull apart and look to our side where we find Vee fanning herself at the sight, a naughty grin on her lips. “Don’t stop on my account, boys, please. Keep going.” She giggles, and I rush her, scooping her into my arms and spinning her around as she laughs. It’s a beautiful tinkling sound, much like the brook in her favorite cave, and I plan to have her make that sound everyday for the rest of our lives.

As we tumble onto the bed from my poor footing, I brush her black hair from her face, stare into her vivid purple eyes that are twinkling with joy, and tell her what’s in my heart. “I’m so proud of you, Vee. Seriously. You managed to get past the anger and pain that’s been with you your entire life to focus on your people and take their help, even if you didn’t want it. You’ll make an enormous difference for your people now.”

One of her hands comes up to tuck my hair behind my ear and cup my cheek, her eyes beginning to brim with tears. “It’s all because of you.” Her gaze turns to encompass Kay as he kneels beside us on the bed, her hand reaching out for him. “Both of you. If it weren’t for the two of you showing me that I could trust others despite the past, despite the issues, none of us would be where we are. I couldn’t have done any of this without you two. You’ve taught me what my true worth is, that I’m not defined by my past or the unanswered questions. I’m eternally grateful to have you both by my sides.”

Kay grins as he kisses her and rises to his feet, bowing deeply. “You are a very wise priestess. I vow to worship you as the goddess you appear to be for the rest of our days.” When he raises his head, he winks at her, making her giggle, so I jump up and follow his lead.

“I, too, make this vow, Priestess. We’re forever yours.”

Her laughter is the most beautiful sound as we rise, grinning like fools. Looking over at Kay, his voice rings in my mind for me only.I’ve never seen her so happy and carefree before. It’s beautiful.And he’s absolutely right, it’s the most beautiful sight I’ve ever seen.

Finally gathering herself, she sits upright and stares at us, her lower lip slowly sliding between her teeth as her eyes roam around our bodies, and I know exactly where she’s about to go. “If your vow is true, I want to see more of that kiss.”

Without a second thought, we bow to her command and turn, devouring each other as if our lives depend on it. Kay’s upper arms cup my face and hold me close as his other hands roam my body, one cupping my ass as the other slides along my tail, causing my cock to rise and jerk into his body. When his own rises, rubbing along mine, we’re both moaning and writhing against each other in need.

The sounds of Vee’s breathing, her small moans, catch our attention, causing us to break apart, only to growl at the sight before us. She’s laid back on the bed, her skirt pulled up so she can touch herself to the sight of us.

“I don’t think we gave you permission to do that, did we, Zen?” Seuke’s growl turns me on way more than it should as Vee and I both stare at him for a moment. I swallow and turn to her, noting the way her body freezes as she gapes between us.

“We’re the only ones who get to wring orgasms from that pretty pussy, now put your hands above your head.” I growl to her as I untie my shorts, dropping them to the floor, Kay following suit with his kilt. Grabbing her wrists in each of my hands, I crawl up the bed and straddle her chest, making sure to sit far enough back that she can rise as needed. “Open your mouth, Priestess.”

She obeys so beautifully, her eyes rolling back in her head as I slide along her tongue, the velvety smoothness nearly ripping a moan from my throat, but I hold it in, listening to hers instead. The bed dips slightly behind me as Kay joins us, so I lean forward to put my weight on my knuckles over Vee, my thumbs holding her wrists in place as I slowly stroke her tongue. Looking around my side, I watch Kay lean in and devour her core, making her squeal around me, her hips arching up.

With each arch and squeal, she comes undone, her mouth sucking me down so tight I nearly come, so I’m forced to finally pull back. Releasing her, I pull her up to a sitting position as Kay follows us, rising from between her legs. Leaning over, I lick his lips, savoring her release on his mouth, which has her writhing and whining as she watches. “You like that, Priestess, watching me lick your arousal from his face?”

Her answering whine is all I need to know the answer. Shoving Kay onto his back in the bed, I look at Vee. “You’re going to ride him like a good girl, and when he’s got you all stretched out like we want, I’ll join him.” Grabbing her chin, I pull her closer until my lips brush hers as I murmur, “We’re going to fill that pretty pussy with every drop of cum we have until you’re filled with our babies.”

She nods, her breath panting in and out of her as her tongue snakes out to wet her lips. “Yes, sir.”

Oh, goddess above, that’s the hottest thing she’s ever said. Searing my lips to hers, I kiss her roughly, her body turning to putty in my hands as she succumbs to my will. My mind stalls for a moment, remembering a time when my father taught me that forcing a woman to succumb to my will was the best thing about having a mate. It seems that, in a way, he was right, but he was doing it all wrong.

This, this right here, is the best form of submission. She’s willing, pliant, and eager. There’s no fighting, no demands, just passion, and that’s what a true mating should be. When I pull back and look into her eyes, she must sense the change in my thoughts as I gaze at her like she’s the most precious thing in the universe. Her eyes bounce between mine before she rises, shuffling closer to wrap her arms around me and kiss me gently.

“I love you, Shay. Your wish is my command.” When she pulls back and winks at me, I nearly lose it, but then she follows it by crawling on her hands and knees over Kay, her ass swaying more than necessary just for my benefit. My hand moves of its own volition, slapping her right cheek, making her yelp before grinning over her shoulder.

She climbs atop him, slowly lowering herself onto him, taking him inch by inch as I watch. His jaw clenches as he struggles not to simply pound into her. His eyes meet mine, and I nod towards her, indicating to let her take the lead. He palms her breasts and rubs at her thighs and ass while his tentacle slowly glides up and around, circling his cock and stretching her as she works herself around him.

Her pants grow erratic, her movements choppy, and when she gushes around him, I know it’s time. She’ll do just fine. Sliding my hands up her hips as I climb up behind her, she leans into me, turning her head to kiss me. My left hand slides up her back to cup her neck as I gently push her forward to meet Kay. They kiss as his tentacle circles me, lubricating me while vibrating and teasing me until I’m so hard it hurts. When he pulls it back, I manage to notch myself at her entrance.

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