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for Essek (lacrymaperle) - vampire/werewolf au
[There had been a simpler time, several years before when Bren hadn't yet known Trent Ikithon, a time when he was thoroughly and blissfully unaware of the things that existed in the dark, when the ideas of werewolves and vampires and other creatures that ought to have been nothing more than fairy tale fodder. Instead, his paths had crossed with Trent and everything had changed. He'd been thrown into a small walled courtyard one night, under the light of a full moon, and he had not been alone. That was the first time he had met a werewolf. Bren remembered the bite, still had the scar of it on one forearm, remembered the confusion and the terror -- both of which were nothing compared to the full moon that followed the month after, the first time he'd transformed. He remembered the pain of his entire body breaking and reshaping itself, the fear of losing himself entirely. He'd blacked out that night, woken up naked and aching as if he'd been run over by a bus.
It had been the same very moon since, except that piece by piece, bit by bit, he held onto some small shred of himself during the transformation. Trent Ikithon had explained that all this was for Bren's own good, that he was safer here than anywhere else. that there were vampires who would tear him apart on sight, one in particular, a singular monster who Trent seemed to have a personal loathing for. Bren tried to probe why any vampire, never mind a particular one, would have any interest in him. No explanation was ever given except that 'the Shadowhand will never have you. Not in this life or the next. I will see to that.'
Bren had no idea what that meant. Before all this, the only strange thing in his life were recurring dreams -- and oh they were beautiful things. Arms that were secure and safe around him, tender and gentle but not warm. The soft lilt of a voice that assured him everything would be well, that wherever he went he would be found again. Trent had hated the dreams and had done his best to cast them out of Bren's conscious awareness. Now they were barely shadows, things he could remember the feeling of more than the details. It hurt even trying to recall them, so he didn't.
This past moon Bren had made his escape after he transformed, finally aware enough of himself that he had his chance. He was free. That was the only thought in his mind right now and it repeated in echoed mantra over and over again as he tried to keep himself from spiraling into a breakdown. It had been years since he'd been out, actually out in the world, not kept with Trent Ikithon's control, trapped within the grounds of that monster's manor. He was, after all, Trent's pet project, for whatever reasons the old bastard had. It didn't matter. Back in that direction lay only pain and isolation. He wouldn't go back.
Of course, he didn't really have a plan to go forward either, really. Even before he'd been captured and turned, he hadn't had any family left, few friends, and he'd been out of the world for years now. He managed to
A soft meow caught his attention, and he looked up in surprise as a small orange tabby approached him. For the first time in a long while, Bren smiled.] Hello there... [The little creature sniffed his outstretched hand and headbutted his fingers. It was the first kind touch that he'd known in so long, he almost teared up over it.] Well, at least I am not alone anymore. That's comforting.
[Now if he could just figure out what the hell he was going to do, where he was going to go.]
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He had not been unmindful of his mate's growing confidence; he had not yet figured that was associated with the moon in it's current phase.
Essek's tongue slid underneath Bren's and the taste of copper and fire was on the tip of his tongue, eagerly shared-- the taste of his lover which was unique to any other taste because it was nuanced with everything that he loved; it had been the same with Caleb that nuance; he'd had to temper himself-- learn not to gouge himself on his favorite taste. He'd been moderate, and he'd be moderate now. His own tongue felt warm and slightly swollen, warned with Bren's life force.
And Essek's hand was digging the heel of his palm into those leather pants, to bid that arousal to rise-- teasingly. ]
Perhaps one day.. [ He said as he tore his lips finally away, casting a kohl-lined glance up at Bren, against saliva-glistening lips from the heat of their kiss. ] I will affix you with a cock ring and a plug and then take you to one of these functions, lead you around by your pretty cock and ass, yes? No one else will know but me-- and I will be smug in the secret of it.
[ He wondered if that would arouse Bren, would it arouse him as much as it did Caleb when this side came out? The dominant drow and vampire who knew exactly what he wanted from his lover and was unafraid to take it ]
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He leaned up and into that touch, the coppery taste of his own blood echoing along the other man's tongue. Bren lost a groan to those lips, one that only rose in pitch and need as that hand continued to knead at his arousal. He was half-hard already, and his cock responded to that attention, swelling beneath that touch, rising out of need for more of that attention, at that touch.]
Ah...
[His tongue flickered out to swipe along his own lips as if chasing the taste of their kiss, eyes hazed with desire as those words shot straight through him. A soft, needing whimper as he imagined it, of being plugged and ringed and at Essek's mercy in public with no one around being aware of the secret.]
Please... [Soft and low.] Would you find somewhere to fuck me there? Fill me up with your come and take me back out with your seed stoppered inside me?
[Because oh, Bren would all too happily submit to what his lover wanted of him, would give Essek everything he had to give.]
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A reminder of whom he belonged to.
They would be arriving to their destination shortly and he would have Bren hard in his leather, hard for him, and him alone. There would be nothing that could stop Essek from making that very solid claim, however in return Bren was allowed to claim him as much as he desired.
It was a two-way street, this between them. Perhaps if it was just a fling or something that didn't pull so strongly to his soul, he'd want to pull the balance of power toward himself more firmly, but this was his mate.
The car pulled to a stop and then Essek lifted his hand from between Bren's thighs, but only so that he could drag those same fingers lightly against that cheek. ]
We will have more of this later, I promise.
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He was fine with being claimed this way, fine with the world knowing that he belonged to Lord Thelyss -- and they would know that Essek was his as well. For this lifetime, his previous and everyone that came thereafter, he knew that he would find his way back to his other half.
When the car came to a stop and that hand shifted away, an embarrassingly needy whimper escaped, lips parting around the start of a plea for Essek not to stop. The touch of those fingers at his cheek stilled the words. He turned into the touch, nodding.]
Later... [He agreed, voice rough with the lingering need.]
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Later was such an unspecified amount of time, it could be anywhere from ten minutes to three hours from now.
A smile curved over his lips though when Bren did exit the car and then he would take that arm; an affection there that the entire world of Rexxentrum would see. ]
You have always been handsome to me, but you are doubly so tonight-- never doubt your worth, Chathtiu-- always remember that you deserve to be on my arm like this. [ And then to bring to mind more practical matters ] I do know my way around this place so just follow my lead.
[ There were many eventualities that Essek had plotted in his reasonings, however he was not taking into account a few other things and that would be his hubris when it came to the safety of Bren; perhaps it was also the subtle underscored horny that was also doing it, making it hard to think when Bren's warmth presented itself to him ]
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He offered his arm instinctually, reaching across to set his his opposite hand atop Essek's in a blatant of a matching affection. Let everyone watching know that he was more simply an escort for Lord Thelyss, not some passing figure who would be forgotten by the next event.]
Whether I deserve it or not, I'm not foolish enough to question my place on your arm, at your side. This is where I am meant to be, ja? Where I wish to be, always.
[He ducked his head in acknowledgment. He would follow Essek's lead, swallow down the anxiety in him at being out, at being among so many people when for too many years he had seen only Ikithon and the spare few others he'd been allowed contact with.]
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As they walked, Essek did a brief sigil with his other hand just underneath the forearm, casting duplicate self. Something that he always did especially as the fact that there would be photographs taken at this soiree. Bren would feel the warm wind of magic like a lover's kiss, a familiarity of the aether as the spell took shake to create that imprint that would appear in all photographs.
Into the folds of society and all eyes were on Essek as he entered with Bren at his side-- the crowds seemed to part like waters at their entrance, and then hushed whispers rippled like waves-- speculation over who the mystery man was that was accompanying the owner of the premier fashion house renowned across Exandria. ]
People are already talking about who you are, however I am not inclined to reveal anything more than you being my handsome escort, let them talk a little bit-- you are my delightful mystery.
[ A few people step forward to greet and exchange pleasantries, a few of them men whom seem to have their eyes trained on Essek with much admiration in their gazes and the rolling hint of fawning that was almost as keen as a tangible scent. ]
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This was the first time that the werewolf had been out among a crowd of people since he had been turned, and he could feel the anxiety building inside him, threatening to choke his from his lungs. But Essek was there, and Bren drew strength from his presence, from the contact of Essek's hand on his arm.]
A mystery am I? I suppose that's appropriate enough. Let them talk, so long as they know I am yours, nothing else matters.
[Except perhaps that people also knew that Essek was his -- and this realization came into very sharp focus when the first few people approached and began making polite conversation. It was the way some of them looked too long at Essek, the fawning and the flattery that had Bren shifting closer ever so slightly, fighting the urge to bare his teeth.
Instead he quite deliberately moved to set a hand against the small of Essek's back, a gentle but pointedly intimate touch, a subtle claim for anyone watching. This man was his, and he would not be sharing him with anyone.]
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He knew that the soul would come out and would seize and focus. He would not pressure Bren until that time came, and then he would gladly spend hours upon hours in magical theory and studies; his other true passion other than his lover's soul-- and fashion of course.
A tilt of his head, archly-- in Bren's direction as he felt the hand drift downward to the small of his back. A warm warning of possession and one that sent a thrill running through Essek; anticipatory and hot. It felt primal and warm, a warning to all other predators. Except, Essek knew full well that he himself was a predatory of sorts.
That did not make it any less sexy, too alpha men who were pointed in their ownership of each other.
A few more pictures were snapped of them, from the outskirts of the ballroom-- as Essek made his way from person to person, exchanging pleasantries here and then some well-meaning shop talk here. Essek's hand was taken a few times, kisses pressed to the back of it. And all the while Essek kept himself mindful of the man beside him, gauging his reactions as they came. ]
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And he wanted to spend as much time with Essek as he could, in his arms, by his side. Even in public like this, Bren was exactly where he wanted to be. If he noticed the tilt of that head, noticed Essek's reaction to his possessive gesture, he didn't show it. But that hand remained where it was, against the graceful arch of that back, fingers teasing a light touch there, the trace of an invisible rune as if muscle memory would have him cast some spell to keep Essek by his side if he could.
Ignoring the cameras for the most -- save for the unfortunate flashes that set unwanted stars in his eyes for a moment before they faded -- he managed to smile and be engaged in the introductions and the people that they met. Most of these individuals were treated to the cordial if somewhat reserved side of him, the rust beginning to shake off from what used to be a decent amount of charisma.
Those who decided to ply Essek's hands with kisses however, were met with a harder gaze, the smile that may have graced his lips not making it anywhere near blue eyes that burned dangerously, a smile that showed just a bit too much teeth, a voice that was roughened by the start of a growl that wanted to steal the words away entirely.
At one point, after one of these hand-kissing introductions, once the preliminary introductions and niceties were spoken and the drowpire had started in on what was likely professional and political conversation, Bren made a point to take Essek's hand, to lift it to his own lips. He pressed a kiss to the back of his knuckles before casually turning that hand in his to touch a more lingering kiss against the inside of his wrist, only barely restratining himself from biting there.]
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Gods, Essek's own sensibilities were taking a circuitous route, watching it with parted lips before finally he had to physically drag his gaze away to return back to a potential sponsor, someone quite renowned within the mercantile world.
Nevertheless Essek's core became a mess of hunger and want that seemed to be pinged by Bren's possessiveness of him. He was attempting to steer the conversation to a quick end all considered. Not because he wanted Bren's own possessive claimings to stop, but rather so that he could perhaps entice Bren to lead him onto the dance floor. ]
I will keep your proposal in mind, Herr Shultzen; however I think that it may be about time to give my escort a dance, he's been a very good boy tonight.
[ Letting the other man know under no uncertain terms that this man was his and that he did not mind the show of blatant possession. ] A waltz is starting, would you lead me out, Chathtiu?
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He had to remember where they were. The show of possession had been already pushing the line perhaps more than he ought to -- except it seemed he would be rewarded for it. He offers this Herr Shultzen a brief smile of his own, a brief flash of teeth. That was right. He had been a very good boy, hadn't he? That sent a thrill through him, and even if he did not currently possess one in this form, his inner tail was certainly wagging.
His gaze immediately shifted to Essek and did not stray.]
Of course. It would be my honor. [His hand found Essek's and began to lead the both of them towards the dance floor as the music began.]
And my pleasure. [He added, leaning close to murmur those words directly to Essek's ear. That spoken, he turned to face him, setting a hand against his waist, finding the correct posture for the dance.]
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Once they were on the dance floor, Essek glanced up at Bren with an arch raise of his brow ]
I enjoy it when you do things for my pleasure, however I also want to do things for yours..
[ Tilting his head up to look up at Bren as they assumed the positional on the dancefloor ]
It takes two to tango.. or dance, as the case may be. And I promise that if I see anyone looking at you the wrong way, I will be just as possessive, hmmm?
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[Especially in those moments where he had Essek's eyes on him, those breaks in the other man's perfect social graces where Bren could see those peeks of desire that he knew had to be obvious in his own gaze, in each and every one of his touches.
Bren let his thumb drift in a slow, subtle caress along Essek's side before he eased them into the dance, finding the rhythm of the song and the pace of the waltz easily enough, though all his attention, his gaze, his everything was focused on the beautiful creature in his arms.]
I am yours, and I would like the world to know that. But I do not think anyone will notice me when you are there. You're the jewel of the party. No one can take their eyes off you. If they look at me, it is only in jealousy that I have your favor.
[His hand slipped from the proper place at Essek's waist, around to urge him closer, to settle closer to the small of his back.]
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The sweet caress sent a shiver running through him, an instinctual want for more of such touches of which he wanted an entire collection of them, to hold them close to him in the times when they were apart. Already he was starting to hoard them, remembering the time where he had one hundred years without. He knew that it was likely that a hundred more years would pass after this time with Bren-- until his lover was reborn to him again.
Each moment was a treasure and was golden. ]
Should we show everyone how well we move together, Chathtiu[ As if they were born to be together. No one else could touch them, no one was worthy enough to be by his side and his own eyes clinging lovingly with a warm gaze that was hesitant to draw away. Warmth, what a strange notion and yet already he had thawed; conversely he had only thawed for Bren. No one else would understand what lay just beyond winter. ]
You are the only one I see in this room, Bren Ermendrud...
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He wanted him in so many ways, but all of them came down to wanting him close, wanted to bask in the way those impossibly beautiful eyes looked at him as if he were something worth looking at. That warmth, he recognized what a precious and rare thing it was from this man. He would treasure it, keep it safe and close and his, even when he didn't know entirely who he himself was just yet.]
Ja, by all means.
[And they did, a perfect match, ideal complements of each other -- day and night, fire and ice, each better for their proximity to the other. The music swept them along, but Bren barely heard it, caught up in the rhythm of his own heartbeat and Essek's, beating in cadence with one another.]
Then that is all I need... to be seen by you, and only you.
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[ Essek murmured as they waltzed around the room; he knew that they made a beautiful sight. With his own drow beauty shaded like nighttime, and then he was held within the circle of Bren's arms, the tall ginger man clad in black leather, lithe and yet he could feel corded muscles underneath his fingertips, a wiry strength that he had not yet associated with the moon.
He could not think of anything that would suit him as much as this soul did. He hummed in response to the music although it was hard not to lean in a bit, to press his lips close to the other man's ears and to encourage him ] If you are good, perhaps we may steal away from the party for a little while, find a dark corner.. would you like that?
[ Not realizing it would play into Bren's inherent need to scent mark the other man. ] We could come back to the party with your throat filled with my seed--
[ Well this may not have been proper dance conversation, but the look in Bren's eyes was bringing quite a few intent longings to life, including this. And they were still on their honeymoon period. ]
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Yes... I would like that very much. I will be as good as you want.
[He only barely managed to stifle back the moan that came next, because oh yes he could picture it. Could imagine the two of them tucked away, could imagine being on his knees at the feet of his lover with his lips wrapped around his cock, begging for his seed.
And they would come back to the party smelling of one another, and that appealed so intensely to the wolf that resided inside him. This was his mate, and the world should see and scent and know the signs of it.]
Please.
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Remembering moments in the Solstryce library as two young men who could not keep their hands off each other and who utilized the darkened corners amid shelves and racks, furtively. ]
Give me two hours, two hours to take care of a few more items of business and then I will allow you to lead me into the darkness.
[ His hand moved from shoulder to the side of that neck, to feel the thrum of a heartbeat there and how it quickened with sheer arousal; his own eyes darkeneing in response. That was one of Essek's secret kinks, it was the possibility of getting caught. Of being rumpled quite thoroughly-- there had been a few times where they had been caught, in a different life; both their mouths kiss swollen and hair mussed, with their minds fuzzed by desire. ]
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[Bren echoed the words. He could survive two hours more before he could get his hands and mouth on Essek. Not much longer, perhaps, but he would last that long. He nodded, a sedate enough gesture. His fingers were less sedate, less proper, curling into the fabric of Essek's shirt where they had remained at the small of his back, holding, still that air of possessiveness.]
I will starve for you for that long, Liebling. But I will behave and let you attend to your business.
[See how good he was, Essek? Clearly he deserved that reward that had been promised. His chin lifted at the touch of that hand, his pulse was indeed racing at the idea of being closer to him, in the midst of this party, the idea of returning with the taste of Essek on his lips, with any luck leaving his lover looking more than a little overcome.]
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Indeed, everyone was noticing the way that the ginger man made himself a drape against the drow and the very luxurient way that the fashionista made himself at home in the other man's arms; even more marked was that to this day, the drow had little in the way of preference nor inclination.
The gossip was shooting around the ballroom like wildfire, about the Ice Queen and his escort. ]
I never doubt how good you are for me.. though if you are a little bit naughty, I will forgive that.. though I may spank you a little bit.
[ As a treat, to Bren of course. Such a activity, he would make sure was pleasurable to Bren and the look in his eyes was decidedly appraising; a hint of a challenge and maybe even an encouragement. ]
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Mostly.
He was utterly oblivious to the gossip that swirled around him and Essek, his eyes only for the other man. A flicker of a smile -- hungry, needing -- over his lips as Essek spoke. Oh?]
Oh?
[Bren murmured, voice low, trying to pretend that the idea of being spanked for misbehaving didn't have arousal flooding through him. He leaned close then, perhaps just a bit too eager to misbehave. For various reasons. When he spoke next, his lips brushed the delicate shell of that pointed ear.]
So long as I would be forgiven...
[Right there on the dancefloor, he let his teeth scrape along Essek's ear.]
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His entire body surged in response to Bren doing that right in the middle of the dance floor, the scrape of teeth wrecking havoc with his senses on a molecular level. So, it was to be that sort of war, hmmm? Essek had a feeling that this could have the potential to tear him asunder, to rip them apart in white hot stripes of desire painted through their psyche; under his breath he let out a huff which would catch Bren's keen senses. ]
Is my pet being a brat? It would be a shame if I made you choke on my cock before I came inside your lovely but wholly smart mouth.
[ Fairly big talk coming from such finely-featured drow however, he was a Queen if nothing else and his fingers would curl against collar. When he spoke, it was pleasant and most people observing would thing it was dance pleasantries, but that voice was like silk and the fangs lightly cresting against his plush lower lip as he looked up into that freckled countenance, the man who captured his attention ]
In fact you are begging for me to step on you a bit before I let you have what you want-- but a naughty man like you may enjoy it too much, my heels imprinted on your back, you are just bad enough I bet you would attempt to look up my skirt.
[ Well, the tone had shifted between them, and to Essek it was thrilling-- also, how he wanted to see how Bren would respond to it ]
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His own breath caught at those words, filthy and obscene and spoken so casually in the middle of a crowd. But Bren was so caught in this other man's spell that if Essek asked it of him, he would drop to his knees here and now to worship him, to pleasure him, regardless of who would see.
Those threats -- but could he really call something a threat when even the thought of it made his arousal stir to life all too eagerly.]
Of course I would. I am not a strong enough man to resist looking, to find out what you're wearing underneath these lovely clothes, to know if your cock is straining for the attention it deserves.
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Essek Thelyss bit his lower lip and he looked up at Bren with a coy and somewhat arch look ]
I would say that you are going to be the death of me, Bren.. however we all know you are my life.
[ The music was starting to slow in preparation for the next song, though Essek would exit the dance floor, with his handsome escort in tow. There were still people to talk to, he just needed the luxury of a private dance where they were only in each other's orbit. Though, it would get perhaps a little bit harder as he next two hours wore on. Bren would see exactly how feted that Essek was; how many people vied for his attention-- how many people took his hand, attempted to claim him for a dance (which Essek casually refused), tried to bring him drinks.
Perhaps it would be enough to drive a territorial werewolf slowly mad. Not that there wouldn't be points where Essek would react with great possessiveness especially when Bren's world came back to haunt him. There were business too, the fashion industry being as cutthroat as any other with things unspoken, backhanded compliments on lines and seasons; and Bren likewise also got to see Essek's knife-edge shine through.
Closer to the two hour mark, perhaps the clencher would be a tall man coming up to Essek, bowing over the hand and then whispering in a very soft whisper. ] 'Do you require food, my lord?'
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