Page 18 of Bloom
Jaime’s eyes went to Aleric and then around the room like he expected an assassin to jump out. Considering Aleric’s current life, that might not be much of a stretch. When he saw the glass flower light catchers hanging in the window, he paused.
“Those are pretty.”
They weren’t just pretty decorations, not that Jaime needed to know what they were for. He didn’t need to know anything about Aleric’s private life. Nestled against his pillows on top of his blanket, he lowered his book. “I didn’t bring you in here to gawp at my things.”
Jaime came to the foot of the bed. “Did someone try to rob you?”
He’d noticed the locked doors last night, so Aleric went with his question. “A couple of things went missing several years ago. I take precautions now. I don’t know if a servant did it or if my brother was being an ass. If you ever steal anything of mine, I’ll have you whipped.”
“I’m not stupid. If anything went missing, I’d be the first suspect.” Jaime rolled his eyes.
“I’m still warning you. Get over here and undo my trousers.”
Even though he couldn’t have what he really wanted anymore, at least he could get off. He could take care of himself, but he couldn’t suck his own dick, and it’d be a way to burn off a little stress. Instead of immediately complying like the whores Aleric used to scratch the itch, Jaime simply stood there.
Trying to dominate a top was likely better done by someone more imposing. Or an actual, true top. Aleric only pretended, and Jaime not getting started on his job, like he was paid to do, didn’t bode well for the future.
“Are you deaf?” Aleric snapped as he pushed his heat anyway. “You can’t do anything over there.”
“I heard you,” said Jaime. “You know, usually, I like sucking dick and getting a guy off. Usually, my partners aren't so demanding of me either. Anyway, it’s not fair if I spend a year swallowing your cum while I’m stuck with my hand. So…are we going to do stuff so we can both get off or what?”
“You’re being paid to satisfy me.”
“You can’t get any satisfaction from sucking mine too?”
“I don’t suck dick.” Dear Elira, Aleric missed sucking cock. “Use your wages and find a whore later. You’re allowed to go out with a guard.”
Even though he was sure he’d never feel like a real top, he had something Jaime didn’t: his heat. A blowjob felt better with it, and he was sure herbs to improve a man’s stamina and sexual performance couldn’t quite match up. His face and chest werealready warm, and even though Jaime was being a nuisance, Aleric still couldn’t pretend he wasn’t easy on the eyes. The gold embroidery on his coat enhanced his orange eyes, and Aleric wanted to know what he looked like without anything on.
“You don’t suck dick?” Jaime asked like that was the most ridiculous thing he’d ever heard.
Aleric was ready to feel Jaime’s hot mouth on his cock, not argue. “Again, are you deaf?”
“No, I’m not deaf, so stop asking. I guess I can see that. If you really don’t like dicks in your mouth…” Jaime shrugged. “Are you going to turn over for me?”
“No, I’m not going to turn over for you. I can get pregnant, you idiot.”
“Herbs prevent pregnancy.”
“Did you just come in here to ask stupid questions?” demanded Aleric.
“Did you only bring me here to use my mouth as a cum midden? I was kinda hoping for something a little more exciting, and maybe you didn't want to say it right away last night. We’d just met, and maybe you wanted to keep something back. Even if you don’t like me all that much, sex is supposed to be fun for both involved. I happen to like orgasming too.”
Aleric wasn’t allowing other things that might make him feel close, and he certainly wasn’t going to satisfy a man who might betray him later since Aleric would have to kick him out if he had an inkling of that. He wasn’t going to be anyone’s toy again, that was for sure, and he was pretty sure that’s exactly what Jaime would see him as.
“We could have a lot of fun, we’ll both be satisfied, and you can take herb stuff to ensure you’re not popping out my kid in nine months. I’m not one of those guys that leave the other hanging-”
“No.”
“Or I could do other things to you that don’t involve cumming in your ass. We just met yesterday, so if you’re not keen on letting someone in that fast...” Jaime probably didn’t like the glare he was getting since he looked away. “I’m not bending over for your dick if that’s what you’re thinking.”
The heat was making him desperately horny, and while a blowjob would work, it was tempting to take off his clothes, turn over, and beg to be fucked in the ass. It was being offered. Most men would think another was a fool for rejecting sex. It would feel so much better to cum on a cock. “I didn’t ask to fuck your ass. You-”
“I’m just making sure, and I don’t care if you pay me double. I don’t bottom.”
“I don’t bottom either. Nothing ever goes up my ass. Clear?” Elira, how Aleric missed being fucked. It was tempting to pay a whore to hold him down and pound him into a bed. Or the wall. Or the floor. As long as he wasfuckedbecause nothing would ever match up to it. It would be even better with someone of Jaime’s build. He’d always liked big men who could easily take control of him.
Jaime squinted. “You don’t strike me as a top or a dominant. And it’s not because you’re an abundant male. You just don’t seem like that kind of guy, and my gut is usually right. You also let me stick two fingers up your ass, so clearly, your hole isn’t untouched land.”
