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Illario and Spite had grown closer over the last few months, they would often go out for drinks when either of them completed a contract. They always drew a crowd, mostly women. Spite found it amusing that most of the women who gathered around them to hear about their adventures were more interested in him than Illario, much to his friend's annoyance his purple skin and the soft glow of his eyes always turned heads, Illario had been reluctant to invite him for drinks at first more concerned with drawing too much attention to Spite, the last thing he needed was Spite to get in trouble because that would mean he would be in trouble, Lucanis would kill him if anyone hurt Spite..
Luckily since training with him, he had come to realize Spite was more than capable of defending himself and he found he enjoyed his unique view on life, like him, Spite was a terrible flirt but it was purely by accident, there was just something about him that drew people to him, he had thought people would be frightened of the strange purple man but he found most where just curious, it was when girls starting to flock around them that he began to appreciate Spites seemingly magnetic personality.
Spite would sometimes play wingman and talk up Illario so he could get laid but lately, it was becoming harder to convince them Illario was as interesting or as clever as he liked to make them believe, as Spite's reputation grew rumours that he was the Angel of Traviso had spread, however, he was fortunate that most knew he was the 1st Talons right hand and lover and while they flirted, knew better than to try and pick him up, it would only result in rejection and embarrassment or worse if Lucanis or Altara caught wind of it.
Spite felt nervous, Amika Cantori was sat only a few tables away with her friend Tally, things had been awkward between them since she had made a pass at him, only to be chased off by Lucanis. He smiled remembering how possessive Lucanis had gotten, he shivered at the memory of their little moment in one of the alcoves near the training room, Lucanis had never been possessive until he had seen her hands on him, he cleared his throat trying to shake the lustful thoughts the memory caused.
He sensed Amika was watching them both and knew she could hear their conversation. She was still unable to look him in the eye during training sessions and would get flustered around him. She had apologized for her advances, and he had told her it was fine, but she still seemed embarrassed about the whole situation. He rolled his eyes as Illario regaled him with another ridiculous story about one of his recent contracts.
Spite snorted with laughter as he explained how he had caught his target with his pants down literally.
"You should have seen the look on his face." Illario laughed taking a sip of his drink. "What about you, Spite? come on you must have some funny stories." Spite tilted his head contemplating past contracts before shaking his head.
"Not funny on contracts." Illario rolled his eyes.
"You are as bad as Lucanis." Illario sighed, Lucanis was always so serious about contracts, and it seemed Spite shared his boring attitude.
"You keep looking over at them they're going to notice" Tally teased leaning over the table so her voice didnt carry.
"I still feel guilty," Amika said staring into her drink. It had been humiliating realizing she had been wasting her time trying to flirt with him, all those times she had thought he was flirting back only to find out he had no idea about her feelings and treated her no different than anyone else, he was just so different from anyone she had ever met, his mannerisms where adorable but it had all been for nothing.
She could never compete with the 1st Talon and definitely not against Altara, Lucanis's wife was breathtakingly beautiful how could a girl like her compete with those two for his affections.
"Come on let's go join them, you two have to talk at some point." Tally laughed at the look on her face, as a look of pure horror flickered across her face, Amika shook her head.
"Tally no, I can't its too embarrassing." Tally laughed taking her hand.
"That guy he is with is hot come on what's the worst that could happen? I bet he is at least single" She grinned, waggling her eyebrows and picking up their drinks before Amika could protest.
"Tally wait!" She smiled to herself knowing there was no stopping her and followed after her.
"Nothing funny happens on my contracts." Spite shrugged as he reached for his drink only to pause when Amika and her friend joined them, He glanced at Amika surprised at her sudden appearance, this was the first time she had approached him since the incident, had she finally overcome her embarrassment or was she going to attempt it again he was unsure what to think.
"Relax Spite im not going to hit on you." She giggled placing her drink on the table, her eyes flicking between Illario and him. Illario raised an eyebrow glancing between Amika and Spite who were now both avoiding looking at the other. Illario leaned forward sensing gossip.
"Oh do tell," Illario said leaning back slightly in his chair knowing it would make his shirt gap a little wider both girls were pretty and he was feeling flirty. He knew there was a story between them he just wasn't sure what it was.
Amika's friend grinned knowingly. "You mean you didnt know?" She smirked and then laughed as Amika tried to shut her up shoving her playfully.
"Please don't, it's embarrassing." she blushed covering her face, Spite sighed.
"Nothing to tell." He crossed his arms trying to appear grumpy he didnt want to have this conversation, but he couldn't help but smile a little as Illario tried desperately to figure out what had happened between them.
"It's no big deal I took a shot and got rejected, he's spoken for what more is there to say." she laughed sipping her drink nervously hoping nobody could hear their conversation, Illario stared at her wide-eyed, she had actually made a pass at Spite? This woman was either brave or stupid.
"You hit on Lucanis Dellamortes right hand?" He laughed Glancing at Spite who growled at him in warning but a shit-eating grin had already spread on Illario's lips, this was delicious. "I commend your confidence." He raised his glass at her giving her a sultry look making her blush, she was quite cute and unafraid to go after what she wanted.
"Well, when a girl sees something she likes she has to at least try right?" She grinned at him flirtatiously, her friend elbowed her egging her on, he noticed but played it cool giving Spite a side look, Spite grinned knowingly leaning forward in his seat.
"Amika, did you know Illario is also a Dellamorte and single?" Illario started to look nervous, he had said the name rather loudly, and several people had glanced over at them.
"Spite keep it down." He said anxiously, as much as he appreciated Spite's attempt to deflect the attention of these lovely ladies onto him there were still those who were angry at him for the opera house incident.
"Oh, you're that Dellamorte." Amika smirked playfully "I heard all about you." she teased then chuckled when he gave her a funny look. "Relax I wasn't even a Crow when that little incident happened," she said reassuringly, Illario raised an eyebrow.
"But you know of it." His eyes narrowed in suspicion.
She raised her hands in her defence. "It's a cautionary tale in the Cantori House." He let out a frustrated sigh, Cantori he should have known, Teia was undoubtedly behind this.
"Of course it is." he groaned finishing his drink with a sigh of frustration, he had hoped people would forget about his foolish play for power by now, Spite placed his empty glass on the table and looked at Illario.
"You made up with Lucanis, no harm." He tapped his shoulder and stood, as much as he was enjoying watching Illario squirm he felt uncomfortable around Amika despite reassuring her it was fine she made him nervous.
"I need to go, enjoy yourselves." He bowed his head at Amika and her friend before leaving, the conversation was a little too flirtatious for his liking, besides Illario would have more luck picking up girls if he left, he thought with a grin before exiting the Tavern, he glanced around making sure nobody was watching before spreading his wings and taking to the sky, flying back to Villa Dellamorte, Lucanis was cooking tonight and he didnt want to miss it.
Meanwhile
"So you're friends with Spite?" Amika asked taking a sip of her drink and watching him over the rim of her glass, her eyes trailing over him. She was curious.
"Of Course, I know many people." Illario boasted relaxing into his seat once more.
"Would either of you lovely Ladies like another drink?" He asked looking between them expectantly even a little hopeful. Her friend shook her head with a sigh.
"I really should get back home, I'm taking the trails tomorrow I should get a decent night's sleep." She patted Amika's shoulder.
"I'm sure Amika would love another drink though." she winked at her before leaving them alone.
Illario and her exchanged a look both their lips curling into a sultry smile, he raised his empty glass at her and she nodded.
"I would love one thank you." He grinned getting up from his seat and heading over to the bar to order another round, she watched him leave her eyes falling to his ass with a smirk, maybe tonight wasn't a complete loss, he was easy on the eyes and quite charming if nothing else he could scratch an itch.
Lucanis smiled hearing the sound of wings by the Balcony as he set the table. "Welcome home how were drinks with Illario," Lucanis called out to him as he put down a plate of food.
"Amika was there," Spite grumbled his wings disappearing as he stepped inside from the Balcony, he grinned when Lucanis's eyes shot up in concern before narrowing a hint of jealousy in his eyes.
"She was flirting with Illario," Spite smirked coming to stand by his seat at the table.
Lucanis visibly relaxed. "I cooked your favourite." He said placing down the last plate, the sound of the bathroom door opening followed by draws opening in the bedroom drew his attention for a moment, Altara had finished her bath, and he pouted he had hoped to join her but dinner had taken far longer than he anticipated, Spite smiled looking at the food before pulling out his chair, he kissed Lucanis on the cheek before sitting down.
Lucanis smiled softly moving the tray he had carried the food on out of the way and pulling out Rook's seat as she stepped from the bedroom in her dressing down, his favourite dressing gown he noted, both of them stared at her for a moment before exchanging a knowing grin.
"Calm down boys." She teased, she knew they liked this dressing gown very much, it had become almost a signal between them that she was in a flirtatious mood or was up to something delicious, she grinned, taking her seat and thanking Lucanis as he pushed her in he leaned down kissing her cheek before taking his place next to her.
"You're back from drinks with Illario early." She commented as she cut her food.
"Amika." Lucanis and Spite said at the same time, she groaned.
"She didnt try and flirt with you again did she?" She growled she had been a little angry about it when they told her what she did, Spite shook his head.
"No, Left her with Illario." She nearly choked on her drink as she laughed.
"And you didnt warn her, poor girl." Spite grinned taking a bite of his food and closing his eyes at the taste. He didnt know how Lucanis made it so delicious.
"Maybe Illario will have finally met his match." Lucanis pondered pouring wine into their glasses Amika had a bit of a reputation for being a flirt much like Illario. Altara swallowed her bite of food and dabbed at her lips with a napkin
"They are both flirts, they are perfect for eachother." All three of them laughed, finishing the rest of their meal, Lucanis began to clear up the plates until Spite insisted he would do it, letting Rook and Lucanis retire to the sofa with their wine.
They exchanged a look as they watched Spite wash up the plates in the sink, it was amusing to see him do something so domestic it was easy to forget he used to be a Spirit or still was according to Emmrich but he tended to be a little biased when it came to Spite. He had completely adapted to having a body he still had moments of confusion when he experienced an unknown sensation but he no longer pined for his spirit form, He was drying his hand when he looked up to find them watching him, he tilted his head.
"What?" he said checking himself over thinking he had something on his clothes they both chuckled.
"Nothing." They both sighed happily reaching for their drinks at the same time then laughed.
Spite grabbed his drink and joined them, immediately putting his feet on the coffee table only for Lucanis to kick them off.
"Behave." He growled playfully making him grin.
"I always behave," he said, making Lucanis roll his eyes.
"Badly, yes." He finished his wine and then lifted Spite's feet across his thighs, Spite slid down the sofa making himself comfortable, and sighed as Rook took off his boots.
"You need a bath," Rook said making a face and pushing his feet off her lap, his feet smelt terrible.
Spite groaned in annoyance and got up, she was right though, he had gone straight to the tavern from his last contract, Lucanis got up as well.
"I need a bath too, we can save water and share." Spite grinned at that and made his way to the bathroom, Altara waggled her eyebrows at Lucanis when he looked at her with a smirk.
"Don't wear eachother out too much I might need you boys later." She purred letting her dressing gown slip open.
"Temptress." He purred back kneeling in front of her and trailing his fingers up her bare thigh and making her open her legs slightly, he leaned down pressing his lips to hers.
"Keep the bed warm for us," he growled pulling on her lower lip before releasing it and following after Spite.
She bit her lip feeling their desire through the bond, it was funny most claimed once you married your sex life was basically over, but their appetite for eachother and her never seemed to waver she smiled to herself she could feel their love for her, a strong flame at the centre of the bond, words could not express the feeling of being with them even when apart.
The bond had many advantages not just intimacy, being able to communicate without saying a word was an advantage when on contracts together, and though it was extremely rare for all three of them to be on a contract it was not uncommon for her and Spite to go on contracts together Spite was excellent backup scouting a head, ensuring escape routes where clear and keeping lookout feeding her information via the bond. Lucanis rarely went out on a contract these days unless specifically asked for but the price of hiring the 1st Talon was not a price most could afford.
There were times when Lucanis would specifically take a contract due to a common interest or if the plea moved him, since stopping Zara the Venatori had scattered to the wind but there were still small groups of them scuttering around Tavinta like cockroaches, causing trouble.
The smaller villages around them had little gold and were easy prey for blood mages, he had made arrangements with these villages where they could appeal for the crows to assist them should blood mages cause trouble, the other Talons had scoffed at him calling him soft, they argued it made the crows who had once been feared look weak. Lucanis had made his feelings abundantly clear and most had relented, his reputation and standing in the crows, the way he had handled anyone that threatened his seat as 1st Talon had made many fear him.
She finished her wine and tidied up before heading to the bedroom she crawled onto the bed, grabbed her favourite book and settled down to read, she opened the book her eyes settling on where she left off, the book was Balara's latest serial the one she had written during the veilgaurd, it was quite a gripping tale when she had walked in on her back when she was writing it, she had expected it to be erotic but while there was sex it was not the main focus, the plot was actually quite good and she smiled, she had noticed the similarities between the main hero and her lover with herself and Lucanis.
They stripped off as the bath warmed, the bath was large and carved out of solid marble with ornate gold fixtures it was big enough for several people, Lucanis smiled letting out a contented sigh as he slipped into the warm water, the scent of honey and lavender floated around the room the scent soothing. Spite stepped into the bath after him and sat down letting out a breath as he moved until he was settled between Lucanis's legs his back to his chest as he slid further into the water letting his head rest on his chest.
They soaked for a few minutes enjoying the warmth, the water soothing their aches and pains, Spite sighed happily tracing patterns on Lucanis's thigh. Lucanis washed Spite's hair, massaging the suds into his scalp gently, Spite let out a purr before dunking his head to rinse off the suds, he turned gesturing for Lucanis to let him wash his hair, Lucanis turned offering his back to him, he gently applied some soap and began running his fingers through his hair gently freeing him of any knots.
Lucanis closed his eyes enjoying the attention, Spite was so gentle with him that he felt a little sleepy and Spite chuckled huskily behind him stopping his ministrations
"Rinse." he purred his hands slipping from his hair, Lucanis dunked his head and then came back up shaking his hair out, Spite spluttered behind him in annoyance as his hair slapped him in the face
"Did that on purpose." Spite pouted, Lucanis gave him a playful look "Did I?" he said innocently. Spite growled moving behind him
"Naughty." he purred his arms circling his back as he rested his forehead on his back.
Lucanis smiled touching his hands that rested on his belly
"How was your contract." He asked breaking the silence, Spite lifted his head
"Was fine." he said releasing him, Lucanis turned to face him and captured his face in his hands "What's wrong?" Spite tensed and avoided eye contact, Lucanis reached out with the bond, Spite was sad and angry.
"What happened?" he asked more firmly making him look at him.
"contacts always scared of me." he looked away
"Spite." Lucanis said softly pressing his lips against his tenderly
"They don't know you, you're different, people fear the unknown, It's nothing personal." he reassured him, Spite let out a tired sigh
"They called me a demon again." Lucanis frowned "What you were doesn't define you any more than what you are now." he pressed his forehead against his.
Spite let out a whimper "You're good at what you do, who cares what they say, they don't know how wonderful you are." Lucanis pulled back to look into his eyes and smiled noticing him trying not to smile. Spite looked into his eyes for a moment searching for something, Lucanis remained still watching him he leaned closer till his lips were an inch from his, their breaths mingling
"Your my Demon." he purred before kissing him, Spite stilled then sighed into the kiss, they kissed slowly, there lips pressing together and gliding, Lucanis traced his lower lip with his tongue and smiled into the kiss when he opened to him and there tongues met.
Spite let out a low moan leaning into him and pushing him back against the edge of the bath, Lucanis pulled him into him until he was in his lap, he groaned when Spite rolled his hips and kissed him eagerly swallowing his groan of pleasure as he rubbed against his growing erection. Lucanis arched up pressing against him as the kiss grew more amorous, they parted to breathe both taking in deep lungful's of air before their lips collided again, Spite reached down between them wrapping his fingers around his cock and sliding his palm up and down, Lucanis broke apart from his kiss letting out a shuddering sigh of pleasure.
"Spite." he gasped as his grip grew tighter Spite smirked leaning down to kiss his neck, Lucanis's head rolled to the side giving him more access he gasped when he bit him gently before soothing it with his tongue his palm moving up and down his shaft faster and faster, he felt light headed spikes of pleasure shooting up his spine
"Fuck." he moaned gripping his hair and tugging sharply so he could explore his neck, Spite's grip faltered letting out a shaky moan as he began to leave love bites on his neck
"Lucanis." he moaned adjusting his position so he could press their erections together they both moaned at the friction, the water of the bath spilled over the side as they moved against eachother.
Their cocks slipping together in the water
"Need you inside." Spite groaned lifting himself and grabbing him again,
"Spite... wait what about." he trailed off in a moan as he sank onto his cock the water giving enough lubrication that his hips were flush with him, his head fell back he was so tight it almost hurt. Spite had his eyes clenched shut in pain and pleasure, Lucanis tried to keep still tried to not come immediately as he tensed around him, then Spite began to move and he nearly swallowed his own tongue.
He gripped his hips trying to slow him down as pleasure washed over him in waves
"Spite please, slow down." he gasped his eyes rolling into the back of his head as Spite lifted up only to drop back down sharply taking him to the hilt, he cried out in pleasure so loud he was sure Altara could hear him,
"Fuck." the water in the bath once more spilling over the side, He smirked down at him before opening the bond letting him feel his pleasure at being filled. Lucanis's grip on his hips was sure to leave bruises as he began to buck into him.
"you feel so good." Lucanis moaned burying his face in his neck as he bounced in his lap, Spite grunted biting his lip to stifle his moans of pleasure
"Harder." Spite gasped biting his shoulder, he liked it when he was rough liked the mix of pleasure and pain, Lucanis lifted him up before pulling him down his hips bucking up to meet him spilling water over the edge of the bath as he thrust into him over and over, Spite let out a low whine of pleasure his cock throbbed
"Touch me." he gasped when he felt Lucanis long fingers wrap around his cock pumping him in time with there movements.
He felt it building low in his belly a building tension and warmth that spread like wildfire under his skin
"going to cum." Spite gasped spilling over his hand and belly a moment later, Lucanis threw his head back and groaned filling him as he spiralled over the edge after him, Spite shivered feeling him pulse inside him before they collapsed against the edge of the bath breathing heavily
"That was." lucanis trailed off unable to find the words, Spite purred resting against him catching his breath as he pulled himself from his softening length letting out a sigh as he slipped from him and letting out a husky laugh.
"Needed that," Spite said softly kissing his shoulder before grabbing a washcloth to clean his spend from his belly gently, they finished their bath rinsing off the evidence of their lovemaking before towelling off. Both feeling alot more relaxed their eyes met and they let out a laugh before pulling on dressing gowns, they emptied the bath and cleaned it before heading into the bedroom, Altara was lounging on the bed reading,
she glanced up at them and let out a giggle noticing their hair, they had towelled off and both there hair was sticking up at odd angles.
"Honestly you two." she put her book down and picked up the brush
"Come here." she patted the bed and they both joined her, they were perfectly capable of tending to their hair but Altara loved to brush it for them so it had become a nightly ritual that she would brush their hair for them. "I thought I told you not to wear eachother out." she teased sensing their fatigue "We always have energy for you mi amore." Lucanis purred as she brushed out a tangle in his hair.
Spite sat behind her kissing her neck distractingly
"always." Spite purred behind her ear before sucking the tip of her ear into his mouth
"Spite, I haven't done your hair yet." She said breathily feeling heat pool in her belly Lucanis turned taking the brush from her and placing it on the side
"Let us take care of you." he said before capturing her lips as Spite slid a hand around her tugging her gown open and groping a breast making her gasp into Lucanis's mouth in pleasure.
Lucanis stole her breath with his kiss deepening it, sucking her tongue into his mouth as Spite massaged her breasts and pressed against her back, she moaned as Lucanis kissed down her neck and shoulder before capturing a nipple between his lips as Spites hand tailed down her belly and slid between her legs
"So wet for us." he purred in her ear before biting her neck sucking a bruise into her skin
"mi amore." Lucanis whispered reverently spreading her legs
"Are you ready for us." she closed her eyes letting out a needy moan
"Always." she groaned as he pulled her legs around his waist and sank into her lifting her into his arms laying her back as Spite moved out of the way, he pressed her into the mattress his lips against hers as he moved within her.
She moaned gripping his hair and pulling, Lucanis leaned back till he was on his hunches pulling her hips up against him and holding them as he began to thrust into her, Spite leaned over and kissed her swallowing her moans as Lucanis pumped into her, she gripped Spites hair hard and he groaned kissing her throat then taking a nipple into his mouth suckling gently, she cried out when Lucanis thrust particularly deep his grip on her hips almost bruising, Spite pulled back from her breasts and stroked down her belly finding her clit and stroking it in time with Lucanis's thrusts.
"Yes oh god right there." she gasped burying her head back into the pillows and breathing heavily small moans and whimpers of their names fell from her lips as he moved faster, thrust deeper, Lucanis groaned feeling her grow tighter and tighter before she cried out and came hard her inner walls squeezing so hard he let out a ragged guttural moan and followed her over the ledge his hips thrusting one last time burying himself to the hilt, Spite worked her clit tighter prolonging her pleasure until she grabbed his wrist
"no more." she panted feeling over-stimulated Spite grinned licking his fingers clean and laying at her side as Lucanis fell forward collapsing into her breathing hard.
"God I love you." he panted pulling from her and rolling to the opposite side of Spite they both grinned kissing her shoulders, Spite padded into the bathroom finding a washrag, and cleaned her up gently before discarding it and re-joining them under the covers Lucanis had pulled up.
"rest." Spite purred caressing her cheek and pressing a kiss to her lips before settling down at her side. They curled into eachother their eyes slipping closed, tired from their activities.