“Yes. Yes, Master, I yield.”
He pinched it lightly then flicked one finger back and forth over the tip. My pussy clenched. I gasped as a wave of heat poured through me.
“Say it. Say it all.”
“Yes,” I babbled. “Yes, I yield. I will kneel before you and obey your every command.”
He stopped abruptly. “Show me,” he demanded, his voice dark and low.
I slid off his lap onto my knees and bowed my head. “Yes, Master.”
“Stand up and take off your clothes. I want you naked – from now to sunrise.”
My hands shook as I fumbled with the buttons of my shirt, then let it fall to the floor. I wore no undergarment beneath it, and I heard him draw in his breath when my breasts were bared.
I felt awkward and ungainly standing before him naked except for one boot and my trousers in a puddle around my ankle. He’d worked the other boot off and sent it flying somewhere when he yanked that leg free of my trousers then demanded I expose myself to him.
I crouched, untied the remaining boot, and stepped out of it. Drawing myself up to my full height, I resisted the impulse to cross my arms over my breasts and faced him.
Magnus took his time. Ran his gaze all the way up my body, making me acutely aware of the evidence of my arousal dripping down the inside of my thigh, the tight, hard peaks of my nipples poking out. The dark intensity in his eyes set off a fluttering in my belly, part fear, part arousal.
He stood and ripped off his short tunic. His cock sprang free, thick and heavy. So big my fear intensified. I could never take it in. I’d been a virgin till a few days ago, when Drayke barged into my room at the palace and sent my life spinning out of control.
Drayke! So much had happened since I entered the temple, I’d forgotten all about him. Where was he? Surely the transformation back to human form hadn’t taken this long before.
Magnus wrapped one huge fist around his erection. “It’s time to kneel before me. Show me you’re ready to obey my every command.”
I froze. Though I had no personal experience in the matter, I’d always heard men were jealous creatures. The thought of Drayke coming into the temple to find me naked, kneeling in submission before another man’s cock, terrified me. What if he flew into a rage and attacked the huge warrior? In his altered form, my lover was ferocious. But I knew the transformation took a toll on him. He’d need time to recover. Magnus was larger, stronger. I’d nearly lost Drayke once already. I couldn’t bear it if my reckless wager put his life in danger.
“Before I do, there’s something you need to know,” I said. “I didn’t come here alone today. I have a lover. A protector, sent to me by the Goddess. He can take on the form of a vicious fire-breathing dragon. He’ll be walking in the door any minute. If he sees me naked, on my knees in front of you, he’s liable to incinerate you in a fit of jealous rage.”
Magnus furrowed his brow. “A dragon, you say?”
I nodded. “A huge, fierce dragon.”
“And you fear he might attack me in a fit of jealous rage?”
“I’m not refusing to honor my wager. But I needed to warn you. I wouldn’t want a moment of reckless behavior on my part to cause you harm.”
He nodded solemnly. “How gracious of you, my lady. But I don’t want to have to punish you again so soon for being disobedient. Feel free to get down on your knees in front of me right now and swear you’ll do every wicked thing I demand.” As he spoke, his palm stroked the length of his rigid shaft. I watched, transfixed, as a drop of pre-cum welled up from the tip. “You can start by wrapping your sweet lips around the head of this cock. You don’t need to hesitate for fear of bringing me harm.” He raised his voice. “Does she?”
“Not at all,” replied a familiar voice from somewhere behind me. “In fact, I’m looking forward to seeing just how submissive our queen can be.”
I whirled around. Drayke stepped out of the shadows, stark naked, his cock iron hard, and bowed his head slightly. “Forgive me, my lady. I felt it would be rude to interrupt a first meeting arranged by the Oracle.”
He turned to Magnus.
“Greetings, brother. I’ve enjoyed watching you at work, especially the spanking. When it’s my turn to punish her, I hope you’ll give me a few pointers. Submissive until sunrise? Excellent choice for a wager. It seems we’re all in for a good time tonight.”
Chapter Five
Melisandre
I stared at him, my mouth hanging open.
“You…you know each other?”
Drayke crossed the room, climbed the steps to the dais, and clapped Magnus on the shoulder.