Scarred Protector(14)

             “Rather careless of you,” Sayell said, as he shook his head.



Charles wanted to wipe the smug grin of this Sayell’s face. “Both I and some of my men were incapacitated by what had attacked us in the conduit. If we had returned at full strength they would not have succeeded.”

“I’d like you to accompany me to Pergor now, if you feel recovered. I think with what has happened, the sooner you speak to the Elevated, Liliath, the better.”

“I’d be more than happy, but first I’ve a few questions of my own.” Sayell sipped his wine and nodded his head for him to go on. “Is the rumor true that a female was successfully converted? My other question is why you’re being so polite and didn’t just try to come and take her off my patch?”

“It’s true, a female has been converted and has given birth to a child. Liliath had hoped to use the woman’s body as a way to come to Earth, but it didn’t happen. With this Evie, we would like to try again. You’re correct, of course, I would have kidnapped her if I could, but Liliath has personally requested I involve you.”

Charles could hear the anger in Sayell’s voice, as he said the words through gritted teeth. The twitch was back again as well. Charles almost wanted to laugh, but he would be foolish to get on this man’s bad side so soon.

“Let’s not keep her waiting then.” Charles sent his thoughts out to his second-in-command to say what he was doing. He then stood and guided Sayell toward the large double doors that opened onto the roof. It was dark and the people of the city went about their business unaware of them as they sprouted their wings and took flight into the darkness of the night sky. Charles sent his thoughts out to form the conduit, knowing Sayell would be doing the same. He had never feared this connection before but after what had happened with Evie, he could feel his heart thumping in his chest in case the darkness attacked again. He held himself ready for the fight with his hands fisted. Nothing happened.



             The pain intensified in his temple when he visualized the crystal chamber in his mind. The beautiful lights of the conduit did not impress him with their beauty today. He wanted information and didn’t need distractions. He arrived and felt Sayell’s presence behind him. He didn’t like having his back to anyone and quickly turned, but Sayell simply nodded and raised an eyebrow. This Midworlder’s composure was becoming irritating already.

“Well that seemed exceptionally normal. I can’t say I sensed anything untoward. Are you sure you didn’t let your imagination run away with you,” Sayell said, and snickered.

“I believe whatever it was that impeded us was attached to the female. I can’t say for certain, but I think it’s using her somehow.” Charles peered around the chamber.

This place didn’t impress him. Then again nowhere did these days. Its fancy crystal columns just reminded him of their Homeworld, where he couldn’t live. He sensed the atmosphere change as if the temperature in the room plummeted and the crystals started to shimmer. It had been a long time since he had seen an Elevated back on Homeworld. Even then, it had not been up close. They didn’t mix with anyone much, and especially not with Midworlders. Maybe the boredom of Earth would be solved with this woman after all.



There was a raised platform on one side of the room with large columns placed in a circle before it. The cavernous crystal ceiling glowed different colors as a shape started to form on the platform. So this was Liliath. Charles had meant to stay calm and in control, but even he found himself holding his breath as he admired the glorious female before him. She oozed power as her body shimmered. He was sure if she wanted she could kill him with a wave of her hand. He knew at that moment he wanted a share of that power. He also knew he would not be willing to share it with Sayell.



             “Come closer, Charles,” Liliath said, as she beckoned to him with her finger.

Charles thought he heard Sayell mumble something under his breath but couldn’t quite make out what it was. It didn’t matter. He was the one she had requested to meet. Sayell had obviously failed her and she needed a new champion. Charles found himself walking toward her as if he was caught in a tractor beam and would not be able to turn away, even if he tried. She was magnificent and so different from humanity.

Her body was that of a voluptuous female, but the shimmering dress she wore was like a see-through gold net that gave tantalizing glimpses of what lay beneath. She was naked, and as he stood before her, the pheromones she was sending off hit him, causing his cock to harden. Her lips curled up in a smile, or at least he thought it was a smile. She looked down to the obvious bulge in his pants and then back up. Liliath knew exactly the effect she was having on him. She had no hair on her body as far as he could tell, and her snakelike eyes mesmerized him. He wanted to fuck her so badly. He had a new goal in life.

“You will leave us, Sayell,” Liliath said, as she waved a dismissive gesture in his direction.

Charles didn’t need to turn and look to know that Sayell had been a good little Midworlder and done what he was told. He wanted to gloat and laugh, but perhaps now was not the best moment.

“I know what you want, Charles. I admire ambition. I have my own, which is to come to Earth. I had thought Sayell would be able to help me, but it seems he is having difficulties. What I want from you is to bring this female to me. Your reward will be to rule with me when I come to Earth. There could be additional benefits, such as sharing my bed. Are you willing?”



             Charles couldn’t even manage to get any words out and could only nod in reply. He found his body lifting off of the platform, then being thrown against the wall at its rear. Crystal cords wrapped around his arms and legs, holding him in place, and Liliath moved, or rather glided, toward him. His privates would be right in front of her face, and as he gazed down, he saw her reach out her hands. He held his breath. His pants were undone and pulled down so his cock was right in front of her mouth.

She didn’t wait before taking him. Her lips surrounded him as she moved her head back and forth, sucking on him. She moved slowly and then increased her speed. Each time he thought he would reach a crescendo, she would slow down again. Her tongue swirled around the end of his cock as she took him further into her throat. The heat of her surrounding him sent his mind into a frenzy.

He knew as his cock was in her body, she was delving into his mind. He wanted to stop the intrusion but couldn’t keep up his barriers as the smell of her sexual need hit him. Did she need this intimacy to enter his mind? At this point he didn’t care. One of her hands caressed his balls while her finger played with his ass. Her other hand slowly moved up and down his cock as she sucked, and he knew he was lost. He jerked his hips forward, as he exploded into her mouth and a scream left his own. She squeezed his balls tight, digging in her nails as he came, and the pain was wonderful and made him want her even more.

Liliath moved away, and his body slid down the wall so that her face was before his. He could smell himself on her as he gazed at her moist lips. She moved forward and kissed him so he could taste himself. The kiss was rough, and she bit his tongue and lips, but he didn’t care if his face was streaming with blood. He just wanted more of her. Then she moved away and he fell forward from the wall in a heap on the floor. It seemed that was all he would get today. He wanted so much more but he knew how to play games to get what he wanted.



             “I want you to contact me when you have this woman, Evie. I will try to discover what this darkness was that you felt. Something about it feels familiar. It may even be from Homeworld but has changed somehow during its time on Earth.”



Charles stood up and rearranged his clothing, but before he could ask any questions, Liliath was gone. Sayell returned and, from the scowl on his face, was not happy. He stood before him with his hands fisted, and for a moment Charles thought he would fight, but then he laughed.

“It seems we’re both to be her lap dogs then. Be warned, she has no allegiance to anyone but herself and would be happy to see us both dead if we’re no longer useful.”

“Well, neither of us will get anything from her if we can’t get this Evie up here. Liliath felt a connection with whatever stopped me coming over before. She believes it may have originated on Homeworld. Once we know how to remove it, we’ll be able to get Evie here. I think you and I should have a truce until then and see who she decides to choose later.”

“Agreed.”

Sayell shook his hand, but Charles knew he would have to watch his back. Once they had Evie, Sayell would probably try to kill him. It was what he would do, after all. For now, they had bigger concerns. They needed to return to Earth and work out how they could break into Heath’s estate.





Chapter 8



The Darkness Returns



Evie was slowly getting used to the manor house. Heath had stayed with her all morning until she felt better, then she got the distinct impression he wanted to be away from her. Maybe she was just too sexy to resist. Yeah, right. Men had been falling at her feet for years . . . not.