Page 40 of Elemental Hope
To Dominic’s relief, Evrain didn’t waste time with further debate. He pushed forward hard and fast, his bound hands pressing into the small of Dominic’s back.
“I love you.”
“Love you too.” Dominic accepted the momentary burn of penetration. He clamped his lips together, not wanting to give Evrain any reason to stop. A thrill of renewed desire shot through his body as Evrain pistoned his hips back and forth.
“We can stop now…” Evrain slowed a little. “I must have absorbed everything by now.”
“Don’t you fucking dare, you bastard! I’m so close…” The magic had to be working on his libido, Dominic decided. There was no way he should be ready to orgasm again so soon.
“Oh…you like a little pain, do you?” Evrain punctuated his words with a thrust that shoved Dominic into the wall.
“You know I do.” Dominic tried to keep quiet but it was difficult to stay silent with Evrain thrusting into him so forcefully. Sensation was building throughout his body. He gritted his teeth and tried to contain the shout that wanted to escape his lips. He dug his nails into the palms of his hands and suppressed his cry as Evrain came with a hot gush inside him. Dominic grabbed his own cock with one hand and a couple of swift tugs brought him over the edge as well. Exhausted, he slid to the floor. Evrain collapsed next to him and they sat side by side against the wall, breathing heavily.
“Well, if anyone was watching, I think we just gave them a pretty good show.” Evrain laughed and leaned across to kiss Dominic’s lips.
“I’m supposed to be convincing you to give up your blood to Octis,” Dominic said. “They know how stubborn you are so when Imelda gets here you’re going to have to make it seem as if I haven’t made a good enough argument and resist a little longer.”
“If I do that,” answered Evrain, “they might hurt you and that’s not something I’m going to allow.”
“You still need to take it to the edge and make it convincing. As it is, I’m sure they’re going to suspect that something’s up. Imelda doesn’t seem stupid and she knows that giving her anything without resisting would go against your nature.”
“Fine, I’ll put on a good show, but if it gets to the point where it looks as though you’re at risk, I stop straight away. Did Gregory say how long it would take for the potion to affect my blood?”
Dominic made a grab for his nylon suit. “If you absorbed everything that he put on my skin then the effect should have been instant and your blood is already useless to them. Perhaps now they’ll leave you alone?” Dominic pulled the suit up, lifting his ass so he could get it over his hips. “I really need to clean up. Imelda said she’d leave the doors unlocked so we could use the bathroom.” He stood, leaving his suit unzipped part way and hanging around his waist.
“I don’t know how to open the door. They’ve used some kind of concealing spell.”
Dominic wandered across to the wall where he knew the door to be. It slid open in front of him. “See, I can do magic too.” He grinned.
After a quick trip to the washroom they returned to Evrain’s cell. They sat on the mattress and Evrain pulled Dominic against him.
“Do you really think they’re just going to let us go once they know that they’ve been tricked? We need to find a way to get my hands free and this fucking collar off my neck. Then we have to get out of this part of the building so that I can use my power. In here there’s nothing elemental I can use.”
“What about the water in the washroom?”
“The taps only deliver measured amounts of water. Not enough to do any damage with. It’s useless anyway while I’m blocked.”
“Well, they’re going to need you to channel when they take your blood. They’ll have to remove the collar then. I can’t imagine they’ll want you channeling in here, so we will just have to take our chance that there will be an opportunity to escape when they move us. I was drugged during the car journey down here and there was a hood over my head but I’d guess we’re somewhere in downtown Portland.” He paused. “There’s something else. Symeon had help when he took me. There was someone else in the car on the way here. He only spoke once but I recognized the voice. I’m sure it was Damon.”
“What the fuck!” Evrain’s already pale skin turned a lighter shade. “That ungrateful, traitorous…he had me completely fooled.”
“Look, I’ve no idea how much time has passed since Imelda left me with you but it must be coming up for an hour. We can worry about Damon’s part in this later. We have more to fear from Symeon, especially if Imelda follows through with her threat to cut him off from the potions she’s been providing. That’s where the danger will come from. He’ll be seeking vengeance against usandthe Octis Coven.”
“I think you’re right. Finish dressing. I don’t want anyone else to see you without your clothes on.”
Dominic wriggled into the top part of his overalls then zipped up. He examined Evrain’s wrists and winced at the fresh bloodseeping from beneath the bandages under the cuffs. “I wish I had something to cut these off with.”
Evrain gave him a small smile. “Take advantage while you can, my love. This is the last time I will be the one in this position, I can assure you.”
Dominic rolled his eyes in exasperation and was about to make a sarcastic retort when the cell door slid open. He backed against the wall. Evrain stood in front of him, shielding him.
Symeon’s eyes were even redder than usual. They had a glow of madness. “I suppose you thought that the two of you would only have to deal with Imelda and her pathetic little coven,” Symeon said, his tone ice cold. “Well, I’m done with sucking up to that bitch. Her caution is just a sign of cowardice. She hasn’t the guts to do what needs to be done.”
“And you do?” Evrain challenged.
“You’ll soon see.” Symeon’s eyes sparked. His skin was flushed and sweaty. “You thought you could take everything away from me. My power. My influence. My lover.” Damon appeared at his shoulder. “As you can see, you were wrong on all counts. You’re finished, Evrain. You are both coming with me. We’ll soon see what some potent warlock blood can really do.” Sparks flew from Symeon’s hands, striking Evrain’s chest. He dropped to his knees. Damon slipped around him. He grabbed Dominic’s arm, holding a blade to his throat, then pushed him toward the door.
Symeon cackled. “Behave yourself, Evrain, and I will make sure that Damon’s hand stays steady. Try and escape me and I will not be responsible for the consequences. It would be a shame to mark Dominic’s beautiful skin, wouldn’t it?” He produced a jeweled dagger. “I can’t wait to use this on you.” Symeon bent over Evrain, wound a fist into his hair and dragged him upright. He used the dagger to slice the nylon suit from Evrain’s body, leaving him bared to the waist. He ran a hand across his chest, viciously pinching a nipple before running histongue down the side of his face. “You and I are going to have such fun together.” He thrust a hand into the overalls and groped him. “I have nothing to lose and it’s time you learnt that resisting me is futile. You will regret ever thinking you could defeat me, boy.”
