Page 55 of Oaths & Vengeance
Uncaring of the male server’s exposed parts, I grabbed a mug from the platter and began drinking right away. Sariyah did the same while Rynn hesitated.
“Don’t be shy,” I said, gesturing at the male centaur. “He’s not going to hurt you.”
She shifted foot to foot before taking the leap and grabbing a mug. The large fae gave her an amused look. They preferred their own kind for copulation, but they knew the effect they had on all of us. They were innately sexual beings when they weren’t in the middle of a battle.
As the centaur moved away, we drank down the contents of our mugs. They disappeared as soon as we finished, spelled to return to the kitchen where they’d be washed and refilled. The wine loosened my body and made me feel lightheaded. I knew I should eat, but I desperately wanted to dance first. The others followed me as I crossed the field toward the massive bonfire in the middle. Dozens of fae danced around it.
Taking Rynn and Sariyah’s hands, I formed us into a circle. The nearby musicians played a lively beat with drums and stringed instruments. Before long, we fell into step with it. Music and magic flowed through our bodies until the joy of our movements sent us into a mindless trance. I couldn’t have said how long we danced, but the sun had set, and the buzz of the wine had worn off by the time we stopped. Each of us was coated in glistening sweat, our hair wild and loose.
“Hungry?” I asked, chest heaving from exertion.
Rynn jerkily nodded her head.
Sariyah put a hand to her stomach. “Ravenous. Every year, I swear I’ll eat first and just observe others until the food settles.” She gave me an accusing look. “And each year, you thwart my plans.”
“Then you should learn not to follow me,” I said, laughing.
She sighed. “Easier said than done when you make it so much fun.”
We headed toward a female centaur who wore no more clothes than her male counterparts, leaving her voluminous breasts bare. She held a platter filled with various foods to satisfy anyone’s appetite. I took the whole thing from her.
“Thank you.”
She dipped her head. “Enjoy.”
Though it was large and cumbersome, I insisted on carrying it until I found a quiet place near the tree line to sit. We settled around the platter and gorged ourselves. The meats were warm and delicious, the fruits sweet and luscious, and the pastries practically melted in my mouth. Food always tasted the best on solstice.
After finishing, we sat back to watch everyone else. The music had changed to a slower pace. Over a dozen male and female faeries, clad in revealing garments, formed a line and danced hypnotically, moving in perfect sync. It was mesmerizing to witness. At first, they were separated, but then they paired with each other. None of them touched, but they were a breath from each other in a teasing glide that taunted their audience, making us wait with bated breath to see if they’d do more.
Warm hands touched my shoulders, and I turned to look up. Camden smiled at me. He wore dark blue pants and nothing else. I couldn’t help admiring his bare, muscular chest.
His lips quirked at my admiration. “Sorry, I couldn’t wait to join you any longer.”
I’d asked him to give me time with my cousin and best friend before finding me. “It’s alright. Have you eaten yet?” I gestured toward the platter, three-quarters empty. “We still have some left.”
“I’ve already eaten,” he said, then settled behind me and pulled me into his warm body.
It felt good having him here. I twisted in his arms and angled for a kiss he didn’t hesitate to give. “Glad you’re here.”
“You’re beautiful tonight, Aella.” His gaze was heated. “It’s twenty minutes before midnight.”
I knew exactly what he insinuated and looked at Rynn. “You should start heading back now.”
Some other adolescents gathered nearby, as they would walk together for safety. Most fae were good-natured and wouldn’t dream of harming them, but there were always a few with dark tastes who might take advantage of their vulnerability. It was a hard rule for none of our younger participants to be left alone on solstice night. They would enjoy a smaller celebration inside the castle grounds, complete with dancing and music, for those who wished to stay up late.
She nodded and rose to her feet. “You all have fun!”
We watched as Rynn made her way to the group, not letting her out of our sight until she and the others reached the torchlit path. Several guards who weren’t participating escorted the group. All the while, Camden ran his fingers over my bare shoulders and arms, teasing me for what was to come. Sariyah left us, going on the hunt for a partner of her own.
The mood changed over the next few minutes as the music’s thrum grew louder and magic swirled through the air, stimulating our bodies. We rose to our feet, kissing and swaying to the beat. Camden’s hands ran up the backs of my thighs under my dress, kneading my butt. My fingers traced the hard lines of muscles across his chest. Despite hundreds of fae everywhere, it was as if the universe shrank to only us.
Slowly, we moved into the trees, our mouths and hands too busy to break apart. We didn’t make it farther than thirty feet into the forest before my dress fell to the ground, and I was yanking his pants off. As soon as Camden stepped out of them, my mouth went to his cock. He moaned as I closed over it, licking and sucking him wantonly.
More fae entered the woods around us, ready to be one with nature as well. Some paused to watch us, but I barely noticed before he nudged my head closer, urging me to take all of him. I obliged, needing to drive him wild with pleasure.
Before long, Camden pulled away from me and pressed me onto the ground. I spread my thighs for him, aching and wet. The fae who’d been watching us moved on, but we were surrounded by others feeding theirpassions. The eroticism in the air was tangible and growing thicker by the moment. I could hardly think beyond longing and need.
His thick cock thrust inside me, filling me. I moaned and pulled him closer. He started slow and teasing, but before long, he quickened his pace. My body was more than ready. With each thrust, my need heightened until I was exploding and screaming my pleasure. Camden followed close behind. More shouts and cries rang through the woods as so many others hit their peaks simultaneously. It was music to our ears and the power of the magic that night.
