tags: smut, 18+, mdni, no use of y/n, fem!reader, shadow hands, teasing, coming untouched, kind of set post-KOA if you squint
summary: Dorian watches as his shadow hands do all the work for him.
a/n: happy day 2 of kinktober!! short & sweet this time. i feel like a rusty bike and the wd40 has just been applied. things will crank up here soon.
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You find yourself pinned against the mattress by the cool, silken grip of shadow hands. Dorian hasnât even touched you, and yet your wrists are stretched above your head, bound by the dark tendrils that curl and tighten when you so much as twitch.
âDo you trust me?â His voice is low and velvety. He lies beside you, mere inches between the two of you but enough distance that you can barely feel the warmth wafting off him. Itâs all âpart of his plan to drive you mad. Heâs so close yet so far.
Your throat goes dry, but you nod, the words slipping past your lips anyway. âYes, my King.â
The smile that curves over his mouth is sharp. âGood.â
The shadow hands slip lower, brushing along your forearms, your shoulders, your waist. They donât settle anywhereâdonât truly touch you, not the way youâre desperate forâbut they hover, teasing the edges of sensation, stroking without contact. Itâs maddening.
âDorianââ
âShh.â He leans closer, dark hair falling into his sapphire eyes as he studies you like a language heâs intent on mastering. âYouâre not allowed to beg. Not yet.â
You bite down on your lower lip, arching when the shadows ghost along the inside of your thighs. Every brush of air is like the caress of a feather or the drag of a mouth. Your back bows, muscles straining against the shadows binding you, and he only chuckles.
This isnât a new thing for the two of you. Sometimes on his bad days, Dorian canât handle the intimacy that comes with sex. He canât be close, breaths mingling while he fucks you. So on nights like this, when the past haunts him, he uses his shadows to give you pleasure. And as much as you would like the real thing, the weight of his body on top of yours, your nails scratching down his back, you canât complain when he still makes you come.
âSensitive already?â His voice drips with dark amusement. âAnd I havenât even laid a hand on you.â
You want to curse him. You want to demand for his hands, his mouth, his cockâsomething real. But the ache building inside you makes your tongue heavy, your body pliant.
He watches the shadows ghost over your skin, slow and sinuous, his pupils blown wide with lust.
The shadows move down to your chest, squeezing your breasts, the phantom of a palm and thumb brushing your nipple. Your breath catches on a gasp, your hips bucking instinctively, searching for friction.
âStay still,â he commands, his eyes snapping toward you, momentarily breaking his trance as he watches the shadowsâ ministrations. The shadows tighten at your wrists and ankles, holding you open, utterly helpless beneath him.
You whimper.
âThatâs it,â he murmurs, voice dipping lower, more intimate. âLet me see what a needy little slut you are. How you come without me having to touch you.â
They move down your stomach, swooping just above the apex of your thighs before trailing back up between your breasts, sending tingles down to your toes. Your hips jerk, your thighs flexing. The anticipation is unbearable, your body screaming for more.
Dorian, ever observant, must notice your reaction, using his shadows to repeat the same path over and over again until your toes curl, your limbs straining against the restraints.
You canât help the whine that rips free before you can hold it back. âDorian, pleaseââ
âI told you not to beg.â He doesnât sound angry. If anything, he sounds delighted, drunk on your unraveling. âBut since you asked so prettilyâŠâ
The shadows speed up their rhythm. Itâs too much and not enough all at once. Your hips rise, straining against the icy hold, chasing friction you canât have. You feel every inch of the bed beneath you, every breath in your lungsâand him, watching, devouring every sound you make.
âLook at you,â he whispers, leaning so close his breath ghosts your ear. âComing apart for nothing but my shadows. Do you know what that does to me? To know how much pleasure I can give you with so little effort?â
You shake your head, but your eyes are already rolling back, your body shuddering against the restraints. The pressure builds and builds, your clit throbbing. Your orgasm claws at you, desperate and inevitable.
âCome on, my little whore. Iâm growing inpatient. Show your king how good he makes you feel,â Dorian growls.
You come with a scream, your body convulsing against the shadowy restraints, climax tearing through you. The shadows hold you down as the waves crash, until youâre trembling, tears pricking your eyes from the intensity.
When it finally ebbs, you collapse back into the sheets, chest heaving, hair damp against your forehead. The shadows recede, loosening their grip until your wrists and ankles are free.
Dorian strokes a hand over your cheek now, finally touching you, the warmth of his skin almost startling after so much phantom sensation.
âThere you are,â he murmurs, pressing a kiss to your temple. âSuch a good girl for her king.â
You can barely find the breath to answer, your body still twitching with aftershocks. âYouâre⊠youâre evil.â
Summary: When Reader and Lorcan have to share a tent and canât find sleep, they find other ways to exhaust themselves.
Warnings: Minors dni | 18+ only | Controlled orgasm I P in V I semi-public (in a tent) | size kink | Hair pulling | praise I clit play | cream pie I fluff at the end
A. Note: Iâm so sorry this is late, it didnât post when I scheduled it for some reason đđ, anywho, this is made specifically for the lovely @lexluvswriting because Iâm simply here to feed her Lorcan obsession đ«¶
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"You know, for being Maeve's pride and joys you'd think we'd be given better accommodations," I say as I lay out my bedroll, the tent Her Majesty supplied us with so small it was almost comical.
"We're warriors, not royalty," Lorcan grumbled from the outside of the canvas, giving me some privacy as I stripped from my leathers and into a nightgown.
"Speak for yourself," I scoffed, poking my head out of the flaps to look up at him. "Rowan is a prince," I say matter-of-factly. "Perhaps he could pull some strings and get us all our own tent," I suggest and he looks at me with that sneering expression he always wore.
"We've battled in wars, I think you can manage," He grumbled, motioning with his hand for me to recede back into the tent. I frowned but backed up and sidled onto my bedroll. I tried not to laugh at the sight of the seven-foot demi-fae crouching to stop his head from hitting the ceiling of the tent.
He gave me a glare that I assume was meant to intimidate me but it didn't affect me much when he had to walk on his knees in order to settle on his own bedroll.
All seven of Maeve's blood sworn were called to meet with her in Doranelle, something about the Lost Princess of Terrasanâ I wasn't really listening when Rowan was briefing us, all I knew was that I was going to have to pack my life up for the crazed queen I was sworn to, again, and take the week hike away from my comfy home in Varese.
With only three tents, the seven of us were split into pairs. Two per tent, and one on watch outside. Gavriel had posed a system to put the smallest and the largest together, as to avoid uncomfortably in the tentsâ and I hadn't thought it would be a problem until now. Shoulder to shoulder, with my least favorite of the group.
"Why do you have to be built like a damned giant," I grumble as I shift away from him, the side of me pressing into the wall of the tent. I could've shifted onto my side and separated us a little furtherâ but that would mean I'd have to face him, and at this proximity, I doubt it would be comfortable for either of us.
"Would you rather join Rowan and Fenrys?" Lorcan grumbles, sounding like he was talking in my ear he was so close. I smirk at the idea.
"Can't say I'd be displeased in the middle of that," I purr.
Lorcan sighs, muttering a string of curses, too low to make out. "You're insufferable." He decided on voicing.
"And yet, here we are, stuck with each other," I teased, glancing at him from the corner of my eye. "Don't pretend you don't love it."
He snorts. "I could think of better ways to spend my time."
"Oh?" I hum, turning toward him a little more, my cheek propped on my hand. "What would Lorcan Salvaterre rather be doing right now, instead of sharing a tent with yours truly?"
He shoots me a look, dark and brooding, but his lips twitch. "Not listening to you, for starters."
I roll my eyes. "If you weren't so quiet all the time, maybe I wouldn't have to fill the silence."
"There's silence because I'm trying to sleep," he retorts, though his tone is lighter, almost playfulâat least, as playful as Lorcan ever gets.
I scoff, grinning. "Please, you never sleep. You just brood all night like some menacing statue."
"You should be grateful," he says, adjusting his position, his shoulder now brushing against mine. "At least I keep the monsters away."
"Monsters?" I snort. "The only thing I'm afraid of in this tent is your enormous leg crushing me in my sleep."
"You talk too much," Lorcan grumbles, though there's the faintest glimmer of amusement in his eyes.
"I talk just enough to drive you insane," I shoot back, feeling a strange sense of victory at the idea of getting under his skin. "It's one of my many talents," I add, worsening the blow.
He doesn't respond, but his silence feels different this time. Like he's deciding whether to engage or just strangle me.
"If you're so miserable," I start, stifling a yawn, "you ought to throw me outside and have the whole tent to yourself," I utter, lifting my arms up over my head and stretching out to the best of my abilities.
"Don't tempt me," he grunts, though I don't miss the way his eyes follow me as I stretch, my movements exaggerated just to annoy him.
"You wouldn't know what to do with yourself," I murmur, settling back down. "Without me to keep you company."
"Go to sleep," he says, ignoring my words.
I smirk up at the stars. "Sweet dreams, Salvaterre."
His grumble is the only reply I get, but for some reason, the sound makes me smile.
The silence stretches on for a few minutes, and I do my best to settle in, but there's no ignoring the cramped space and the sheer presence of Lorcan taking up most of it. After a few more minutes of tossing and turning, I sigh dramatically.
"I can't sleep," I announced, knowing he was still wide awake.
From beside me, Lorcan groans, clearly exasperated. "Of course, you can't," he mutters under his breath, dragging a hand down his face.
"What's that supposed to mean?" I ask, rolling onto my side to face him, our faces just inches apart in the dim light.
"That you're incapable of quieting down for more than a minute," he grumbles, not even bothering to open his eyes.
"I've been quiet for at least five minutes!" I argue, though I can't help the grin tugging at my lips. "And anyway, it's your fault. You're hogging all the space."
He cracks an eye open, giving me a flat look. "You take up about as much room as a pillow. You have plenty of space."
"Then why can't I get comfortable?" I huff, shifting again, this time letting my arm bump against his on purpose.
"You're sleeping with the wolves tonight." He says like itâs a promise.
I gasp dramatically, my hand flying to my chest. "Lorcan Salvaterre, you would abandon me to the creatures of the night? Leave me defenseless and cold?"
"You're hardly defenseless," he says, but I catch the hint of a smirk tugging at the corner of his mouth.
I grin, triumphant. "I knew itâyou do care."
"Care? I just don't want to explain to Maeve why I let you get eaten by a wyvern," he grumbles, turning onto his side so his back is to me.
I roll my eyes, inching closer just to annoy him. "You'd miss me," I murmur, as if it was an absent thought.
"Like a hole in my head."
I poke him between the shoulder blades. "Liar. You'd be lost without me. Who else would keep you entertained on these long, miserable missions?"
He doesn't respond right away, but I don't miss the way his shoulders tense at my words. "You're assuming I need entertainment."
"You're assuming you don't," I tease, leaning in until my chin is nearly resting on his arm. "Deep down, I know you love it. My sparkling wit, my endless charmâ"
He turns so quickly that I almost tumble backward, his face suddenly centimeters from mine. His dark eyes glint with something that makes my heart skip a beat. "You're lucky I don't actually throw you out of this tent."
I blink up at him, trying to ignore the way my pulse races at the proximity. "You'd never."
His eyebrow raises. "You willing to bet?"
I raise mine right back, leaning in just a fraction more.
"I do." There's a brief moment where neither of us moves, the air between us charged with unspoken tension. Then, with a long-suffering sigh, Lorcan rolls his eyes and collapses back onto his bedroll.
"You're impossible," he mutters, covering his face with his arm. "Go to sleep before I do actually throw you out."
I smirk, victory swelling in my chest. "Admit itâyou'd be bored out of your mind without me."
"If I admit it, will you shut up?"
"I'll think about it," I hum, settling back into my bedroll, feeling way more pleased with myself than I should.
"Fine," he growls. "I'd be bored."
I can't help the laugh that bubbles up. "See? Was that so hard?"
Lorcan groans again, louder this time. "It was unbearable."
"Goodnight, Lorcan," I say sweetly, curling up and closing my eyes, but I'm still grinning like an idiot.
From beside me, I hear a quiet mutter, almost too soft to catch. "Goodnight."
We lay there in silence for a few minutes, but as usual, my mind refused to settle. The darkness outside the tent feels suffocating, the air thick with anticipation of the mission ahead. I chew my bottom lip, turning over a dozen questions in my head before finally blurting out the one that's been nagging me all night.
"What do you think Maeve wants from us?"
Lorcan's groan is immediate. "You said you'd shut up," he grumbles, not even opening his eyes.
"I said I'd think about it, Salvaterre," I correct, nudging him with my elbow. "Besides, I can't sleep when you keep kicking me."
He huffs out a breath, lifting his arm from his eyes to glare at me. "I haven't moved an inch."
"Oh, really?" I feign innocence, shifting my foot to gently nudge his leg. "What do you call this?"
"That," he says flatly, "is you kicking me."
"I'm just showing you what it feels like," I shoot back, smirking as I prod his shin again.
"Stop that," he growls.
"I will when you answer my question."
"You should be more worried about surviving the week without me strangling you."
I huff, my face burning, but the silence that follows is heavier nowâcharged with the tension that neither of us wants to acknowledge. After a beat, I clear my throat, breaking it.
"You still didn't answer my question."
He sighs, long and dramatic. "How should I know? Probably some power play involving the Princess."
"Do you think theyâll ally?" I ask, though I know I'm pushing my luck.
He hesitates, his gaze flicking toward the tent's ceiling. "I donât know," he admits. "Or she might just want us to deal with something different entirely. Maeve doesn't summon all of us for nothing."
I nod, feeling a shiver run through me. "I just hope we don't end up with another war on our hands."
Lorcan shifts slightly, his massive form somehow taking up even more space. "If we do, I'll be sure to shove you out in front to make use of all that 'charm' you keep going on about."
I roll my eyes, kicking him lightly under the blanket. "You're the worst."
He opens one eye to glance at me, unamused. "If I kill you in your sleep, it's your fault."
"Please," I scoff, sitting up slightly. "You couldn't strangle me even if you tried. I'd have you pinned in a heartbeat."
A low, rumbling chuckle escapes him, one that's more amused than I expected. "You? Pin me?"
I raise an eyebrow, refusing to back down. "You'd be surprised."
He tilts his head slightly, considering me with a dark glint in his eyes. "Go on, then. Prove it."
I blink, caught off guard by the challenge. "What, right now?"
He shrugs, the movement sending a ripple through his broad shoulders. "Unless you're too scared."
I narrow my eyes, inching closer. "I'm not scared."
His lips twitch, just barely, but enough to make my heart pound in my chest. "Then do it."
Before I can talk myself out of it, I shift, moving to straddle his waist. "Okay," I say, though my voice sounds much shakier than I intended. "See? You're completely at my mercy now."
Lorcan, infuriatingly, doesn't look remotely concerned. He just stares up at me, one eyebrow raised, as if waiting for something more. "That's it?"
"Well, Iâ" I start, but he interrupts by effortlessly grabbing my wrists in one of his massive hands and flipping me over before I can even process what's happening.
In the blink of an eye, I'm pinned beneath him, my back pressing into the bedroll as his weight holds me in place. His face hovers inches above mine, dark and unreadable, though I swear there's a flicker of amusement in his gaze.
"I think that's what you were trying to do," he murmurs, his voice low and dangerous, but with a playful edge.
I glare up at him, trying to squirm, but he doesn't budge. "You cheated."
He leans in slightly, his breath brushing against my cheek. "You didn't give me much of a challenge."
"You're such a brute," I snap, though I'm more frustrated with myself for falling right into his trap.
"I can't believe I made Whitethorn train you instead, this is delightful."
"Oh please, you just forgot the feel of a woman beneath you."
"Care to remind me what I've been missing?" His smirk widens, daring me to say more.
"Depends, what do I get in return?"
"A lesson, maybe I'll teach you what it's like to be beneath someone who knows how to be in control."
His words hang in the air between us, and my breath catches, the challenge in his voice igniting something deep within me. I try to maintain my composure, but the way his dark eyes lock onto mine makes it difficult. There's an intensity in his gaze that makes my heart race, a spark of something primal that sends shivers down my spine.
"Is that so?" I reply, my voice teasing yet laced with curiosity. "And just how do you plan to do that?"
"A demonstration," he murmurs, leaning in closer until his breath warms my skin, his lips hovering tantalizingly above mine.
The space between us crackles with tension, my heart pounding in my chest as I hold his gaze, searching for any sign of hesitation. Instead, I find determination mixed with that devil-may-care amusement that is so quintessentially Lorcan. It drives me wild.
"Show me, then," I challenge, emboldened by the heat of the moment.
A slow smile spreads across his face, and before I can brace myself, he captures my wrists in his powerful hands and shifts, pinning them above my head against the soft canvas of the tent. My breath hitches at the sudden thrill of being completely at his mercy, the weight of his body pressing me into the bedroll, a heady mix of vulnerability and exhilaration flooding my senses.
"Do you trust me?" he asks, his voice low, teasing, but there's an undercurrent of seriousness that sends a thrill racing through me.
"Do I have a choice?" I reply, trying to sound defiant but feeling the flush of excitement creeping up my neck.
"Good answer," he says, leaning down, his lips barely brushing against mine, teasingly close yet just out of reach. The warmth of his breath sends tingles across my skin, and I can't resist the urge to lean in, desperate for that connection.
"Stop teasing," I whisper my heart racing, the air thick with unspoken tension. "Just kiss me already."
With a low growl of approval, he closes the distance, capturing my lips with his in a fierce, passionate kiss. It's electric, a jolt that sends sparks dancing along my nerves, igniting every inch of my skin. The kiss deepens, and I lose myself in the taste of himâwarm and intoxicating.
His lips move against mine with a hungry urgency, coaxing me into the rhythm of it. I respond instinctively, wrapping my arms around the nape of his neck, pulling him closer, urging him on. The world outside the tent fades away, leaving only the two of us, entangled in the heat of the moment.
I can feel the weight of his body pressing into mine, the way his strength envelops me, sending a rush of desire coursing through my veins. It's overwhelming and intoxicating, igniting a fire within me that I didn't know was there.
I part my legs and he adjusts, slotting between themâ gods it was an effort for my legs to even widen enough. He grabbed my thigh in one of his large hands and guided it up higher, then the other, until I was in a mating press beneath him. He smirked against my lips, his hands moving to trail up my sides. "Now you're really at my mercy," He purred and my core thrummed in anticipation.
"Lorcan," I panted into his open mouth, unable to find the words to tell him how badly I needed this.
"As much as I love the sound of you moaning my name, I need you to stay quiet for me, yeah?" He asked and I sucked in a breath, nodding all too quickly, too desperately.
He smirked at the reaction and captured my lips with his yet again, devouring me as he pried my mouth open with his tongue, exploring me with it, not missing a spot uncovered.
I tugged at the waistband of his pants and he captured my wrist before I could tug them down much further. "Not yet, I need to stretch you out first," He warned, his tone brooking no argument.
I let out a soft whimper of protest and he pressed his mouth onto mine, his voice softening as he said, "I don't want to hurt you, be patient for me and I promise I'll make you feel good alright?" He reassured me, his thumb brushing over the pulse point of my wrist before releasing it.
I nod slowly, slipping my hands into his silky black hair while he pushes up my nightgown.
He practically tore through my panties without a second thought, then froze for a moment before making contact. His eyes flicked to mine and I returned his stare with pleasing eyes and a rapid nod. He leaned down, below my lips and to the line of my jaw, making his way down the column of my throat before his calloused fingertips came to contact with my pulsing cunt.
His lips morphed into a malicious smile as he felt just how badly I needed him, the way I was practically dripping down his hand. "So wet, and here I was thinking you hated me?" He drawled against my skin, kissing down my chest and then back up to the hollow of my throat.
I tug at his hair, silently begging him for more. "Lorcan," I whine, words failing me as I arch into his touch, attempting to get even the smallest taste of pleasure. "Please, touch me," I swallow past the lump in my throat.
"I am touching you, love," He whispered, his breath ghosting over the shell of my ear.
My brows furrowed, features contorting with need. "Inside of me, please," I beg. A smirk pulls at his lips and he leans closer, gently pressing his lips to my cheekâ too gentle to be casual. But I didn't have time to weigh the action because suddenly he had two fingers pushing inside of my aching cunt, stretching me out.
A gasp escaped me and he swallowed it greedily before connecting our lips again, silencing me.
His long, calloused fingers pumped skillfully into me, grazing against my contracting walls. "Fuck, you're tight," He breathed as I clenched desperately around his hand, gripping his hair but not pulling. His other hand snaked up my propped-up thigh, pinning it down with a possessive need.
His thumb met my clit and it took everything in me not to scream, to cry out his name. "That's it," He encouraged. "Such a good girl, staying quiet for me," He praised, making the tension in my core tighten until it was nearly unbearable.
My overwhelming need for release was all-consuming, every thrust of his fingers, every roll of his thumb sent me reeling. He knew I was close, knew from the way I was trembling beneath himâ I knew that he knew, but still, I cried in protest when his hand stilled.
"Not yet," He warned softly, pulling his hand out of me entirely, leaving me empty and aching. I opened my mouth to protest, to beg him to keep going, but he cut me off with a searing kiss, swallowing my complaints with his lips. "I said, be patient," He whispered against my mouth, his tone dark and commanding. "And when you come, it'll be on my cock. Understood?"
I nodded quickly, my breath coming in desperate pants, the tension in my body screaming for release. But I clamped down on my objections, not wanting him to drag this out longer than he already meant to.
His smirk widened, pleased with my compliance, and he finally rid himself of the last of his clothes, his pants hitting the ground with a soft thud. The sight of himâbroad and powerful, his skin glistening in the dim light of the tentâmade my pulse quicken, and the need to feel him inside me surged with renewed intensity.
He moved to get rid of my clothes too, still bunched at my hips. Luckily he didn't rip it off of me as he did with my panties, instead guided the material over my head, baring me to the brisk night air and his intense gaze.
"Beautiful," He whispered softly, pressing a claiming kiss to the top of one of my breasts. My lip wobbled with a need to moan but I held it down, instead distracted myself with the sight of him.
His shirtless figure was a sight to behold, carved muscle and a chest as hard as marble, but it was what was below his torso that made me pause.
I had expected Lorcan to be big, but gods. I had been with many men in my immortal life, and still, he made me freeze.
His smirk widened as he noticed where my stare was directed. He settled himself between my thighs, his broad frame dwarfing mine. I could feel the heat of him pressing into me, so much of him. My breath hitched, and his dark eyes flicked down, catching the way I bit my lip as he aligned himself at my entrance. His size alone had me trembling, and he knew itârelishing in the subtle way my body tensed beneath him.
He leaned down, his lips brushing the shell of my ear. "I almost feel bad," he whispered, "about how much I'm going to stretch you out."
A low whimper escaped me, and I felt his grin against my skin. My fingers curled into his hair, tugging lightly as I drew him closer, desperate for more. His eyes darkened as I pulled harder, and I could feel the tension ripple through his body.
"Be good for me, love, and stay still," he purred, voice a velvety rasp. His hips barely moved, teasing me with the blunt head of his cock as he pushed forward just enough to stretch meâjust enough to drive me wild. He pulled back before I could feel the full pressure, a low groan rumbling in his chest as he watched my hips arch off the bedding, chasing him.
"You're so desperate," he murmured, his breath hot against my throat, "so needy." His tone was teasing in a way that would usually enrage me, but the way he said it sent a rush of heat to my core instead, making me clench around nothing, aching for him to fill me.
"Lorcan," I whispered, my voice trembling as I shifted beneath him, trying to ease the ache. He groaned at the sound of his name on my lips, and the tension in his body told me he was holding back, keeping himself in check for my sake.
Slowly, torturously, he guided himself to my entrance, the blunt head of his cock teasing me, stretching me open just enough to make me gasp. My nails dug into his shoulders as he began to push forward, the burn of the stretch sending sparks of pain-laced pleasure through my core.
"Fuck," I breathed, my eyes squeezing shut as he inched deeper. He was so bigâbigger than I'd expectedâand I had to fight to keep my breaths steady as my body adjusted to the size of him.
Lorcan paused for a moment, letting me catch my breath, his large hand caressing my thigh in slow, soothing strokes. "You're doing so well," he murmured, his voice a low rasp, full of restraint. "Just relax for me."
"Stay still," he breathed, voice rough as he pulled back just enough to make me whine, the emptiness unbearable. "Gods, it's hard to control myself when you keep moving like that."
A shiver ran through me at his words, my core clenching around him as he pressed forward again, slow and deliberate, giving me every thick inch of him until I was stretched impossibly full. My legs trembled as they tried to accommodate his size, and his hands came down to hold them steady, lifting my thighs higher, and spreading me wider beneath him.
"That's it, just like that," he murmured, his voice dropping to a growl as he adjusted his angle, sliding deeper still. "Good girl, taking me so well."
I whimpered at the praise, my fingers tangling in his hair, tugging harder now, desperate to feel him move. His breath hitched, a low moan escaping him as I pulled, and I could feel the way it affected himâhow much it pushed him closer to the edge of his restraint.
But Lorcan wasn't one to be rushed.
He withdrew agonizingly slow, leaving me panting beneath him, aching for him to fill me again. "You can handle a little more, can't you?" he teased, his lips curling into a smirk as he saw the need in my eyes. My hands moved from his hair to the nape of his neck, trying to pull him back down to me, urging him on, but he caught my wrists with ease, pinning them above my head with one large hand. The contrast in size was startlingâhis fingers easily wrapping around both of my wrists, holding me completely at his mercy.
He leaned down, his lips barely brushing mine as he whispered, "Stay still, or I'll make you wait longer."
A soft whimper escaped me, and he chuckled darkly, pleased with my compliance. Slowly, he started to move again, his thrusts deep and deliberate, each one drawing out the delicious stretch, making me gasp as he filled me completely, finally bottoming out as his hips pressed into mine.
My body trembled beneath him, the intensity of it building with every slow, torturous thrust. I could feel the thick slide of him inside me, the way my walls clenched around his cock, desperate to hold him, to keep him deep inside. But Lorcan kept up the slow pace, each thrust deeper than the last, drawing me out, making me feel every inch of him.
"Fuck, so tight," he murmured, his voice low and rough, filled with desire. His free hand slid down my side, gripping my waist as he pulled me closer, his hips rolling into me with a new intensity that made me see stars.
"Lorcan," I mewled, writhing beneath him, bucking my hips up to meet his
He let out a low growl as I continued to disobey his order to stay still. "If you keep doing that," he warned, his voice thick with strain, "I'm not going to be able to stop myself."
"Then don't," I breathed, my voice trembling as I arched into him, wantingâneedingâmore.
His eyes darkened, and before I could say anything else, he was moving again, faster now, his thrusts more intense, each one hitting deeper, making me cry out in pleasure. He swallowed my moans with his mouth, devouring me with a kiss so fierce it left me breathless.
Lorcan's hand, the one not gripping my wrists, slipped between us, his thumb brushing over my clit with just enough pressure to make me gasp, my body jerking beneath him. "Stay quiet," he reminded me, his voice a low growl as his thumb circled slowly, teasingly. "We wouldn't want anyone to hear, would we?"
I shook my head frantically, biting down on my lip to keep from crying out as his pace quickened, the tension inside me building unbearably with every push and pull of his powerful hips, every circle of his thumb on my sensitive clit. I was so close, so on edge, but I knew he wasn't going to let me go just yet. He wanted to drag it out, to make me feel every second of it.
His lips ghosted over my ear as he whispered, "I love how small you feel beneath meâhow perfectly you fit around my cock."
His words sent a shiver down my spine, making my walls tighten around him in response. I could feel the heat of his body pressing into mine, the steady rhythm of his thrusts making me dizzy with desire. The way he filled me, stretched me, it was almost too muchâalmost, but not enough.
I wanted more. I needed more.
He pulled back just enough to smirk down at me, his eyes gleaming with dark satisfaction. "Gods, you're so fucking tight," he growled, his voice low and guttural as he picked up the pace, thrusting into me harder, deeper. My body arched beneath him, instinctively chasing the pleasure only he could give me.
His hand, still holding my wrists above my head, tightened its grip, his other sliding down my body to grab hold of my waist, pulling me against him with each thrust. The intensity was overwhelming, but I craved every second of it. His thumb returned to my clit, circling it with maddening precision, making my toes curl and my breath catches in my throat.
I bit down on my lip, desperate to keep quiet as he'd commanded, but it was nearly impossible with the way he was driving me to the brink, over and over again. I could feel the pressure building in my core, a white-hot ball of tension that threatened to unravel me at any moment.
"You close baby?" Lorcan rasped, his voice rough as he ground his hips into mine, each thrust hitting deeper than the last. His thumb pressed harder on my clit, the friction sending shockwaves through my body.
I nodded frantically, unable to form coherent words, my head spinning with the need for release.
"Beg for it," he commanded, his breath hot against my ear as he continued his relentless pace, driving me wild. "Beg me to let you come."
I whimpered, my body trembling beneath him as I struggled to find the words. "Please, Lorcan," I whispered, my voice shaking as I arched up against him, desperate for more. "Please, please I can't hold itâ I need it, Lor."
He groaned at my words, his thrusts becoming harder, more erratic, his control slipping. "Good girl," he growled, his voice thick with desire. "Go ahead, come on my cock."
With those words, the tension inside me snapped. My entire body clenched around him, my back arching off the bed as I came undone, the wave of pleasure crashing over me so violently I saw stars. I bit down on my lip, stifling the scream that threatened to escape as my orgasm tore through me, every nerve in my body alight with sensation.
Lorcan let out a low, guttural groan as he felt me clench around him, his pace faltering as he chased his own release. His hips snapped into mine one last time, burying himself deep inside me as he came with a low growl, his body trembling with the force of it.
For a long, breathless second, neither of us moved, the sounds of our ragged breathing the only thing filling the air. But as the intensity slowly ebbed, Lorcan pulled back, his smirk already returning to his lips. He let out a satisfied hum as he leaned down to press a lazy kiss to my jaw. "See? You can follow orders when you really want to."
I swatted his chest weakly, a smirk tugging at my lips. "Don't get used to it," I said, still panting, though my voice had a playful edge to it.
He chuckled, rolling off me and settling onto his side, his large arm draped possessively over my waist. "I don't need to. You'll break soon enough."
I snorted, feeling the familiar banter falling back into place. "You're dreaming, Salvaterre. If anything, you're the one breaking. You were practically trembling back there."
His dark eyes flashed with amusement, and he leaned down to brush his lips against my ear. "Oh, sweetheart," he murmured, his voice low and teasing. "If I was really trying to break you, you wouldn't even be able to walk right now."
I rolled my eyes, unable to stop the grin tugging at my lips. "Bold words for an old man who can barely control himself."
He raised a brow, his grip on my waist tightening just enough to remind me of his strength. "Care to test that theory?"
I shot him a challenging look, though the heat still lingered in my veins. "Maybe next time," I teased, flipping onto my side to face him, our noses brushing and suddenly the tent didn't feel all that small. "You've got to save some energy if you plan on keeping up with me, after all."
His eyes glinted with amusement, and the playful edge in his smile sent a shiver of anticipation through me. "Oh, you have no idea what you've just gotten yourself into,"
With a wink, I scooted a little further from himâ well, as far as I could, feigning innocence. "Well, in that case, let's see if you can keep your hands to yourself until morning."
Lorcan's low chuckle reverberated in the tent, his eyes gleaming with challenge as he watched me. "Go to sleep already," He insisted. I look at him, staring at his features softened by the moonlight filtering through the canvas.
And as I settled back into the blankets, his body warm beside mine, I couldn't help but smirk, knowing that the game between us was far from over. "Goodnight, Lor," I mumble quietly.
The faint light of dawn filtered through the tent, pulling me from sleep. The warmth of Lorcan's body was missing, and the space beside me felt cool to the touch. I blinked groggily, rubbing the sleep from my eyes as I rolled onto my back, pulling the thin blankets over my bare body, the events of the previous night replaying in my mind.
I swallowed hard, my heart thudding as I thought about everythingâwhat it meant to have crossed that line with Lorcan. We'd been stuck in this tense back-and-forth, pushing each other's buttons ever since I met the male, but last night had changed everything, we stepped past a boundary we couldn't come back from. A part of me wondered if it would be different now, or if he'd go back to being the brooding, impossible male he was before. My chest tightened, but I pushed the thought aside. No use overthinking it, especially when we had a mission to accomplish.
I took a deep breath, sitting up and squaring my shoulders as I reached for my clothes, trying to act as normal as possible. We had orders and obligations, and I couldn't afford to be distracted by what happened between us. But gods, it was hard to ignore the lingering ache in my body, between my legs, the reminder of how thoroughly Lorcan had claimed me.
I ran my hands through my messy head of hair and braided it back to have somewhat of a semblance of neatness. With my nightgown replaced by my gear, I slipped out of the tent, the early morning air crisp against my skin, my boots crunching on the fallen leaves. As I approached the campfire, I spotted Lorcan among the rest of Maeve's blood swornâall gathered around, the smell of campfire smoke filling my senses.
The moment I stepped to where the rest sat, Fenrys' head snapped up, a mischievous grin spreading across his face. "Well, well," he drawled, his golden eyes sparkling with amusement. "Look who decided to join us."
I forced a casual smile, pretending I hadn't noticed the way the rest of the males exchanged looks. "Good morning," I said, keeping my voice steady, though I could feel the heat rising in my cheeks. I kept my eyes off Lorcan as I took a seat beside the white wolf, ignoring the tension in my stomach that was somewhere between knots and butterflies.
Lorcan didn't say anything, but I could feel his presence in front of me, his tall frame looming over the fire as he flipped something on the skillet. I couldn't tell what it was amidst the flames, but with the way Vaughan and Rowan were wincing something told me it was a bird one of the others seemed good enough to eat.
Rowan raised a brow at me, his sharp gaze flicking between Lorcan and me before he smirked. "You sleep well?" he asked innocently, though the gleam in his eyes betrayed him.
I shot him a sidelong glance. "As well as I could, considering someone was snoring."
Fenrys snorted, nudging Gavriel on the other side of him, who was tryingâand failingâto keep a straight face. "Must've been some noise last night," Fenrys said under his breath, not bothering to hide the grin that tugged at his lips.
Heat surged to my face, and I glared at him. "I don't know what you're talking about."
Gavriel gave a soft cough that sounded suspiciously like a laugh, while Fenrys outright cackled. "Don't worry," Fenrys said, flashing me a wink. "No judgments here."
My face felt like it was on fire, and I was sure my expression was betraying me, but I shot back, "How sweet of you, Fenrys."
"You know, if you ever grow bored of the brooding male you could always come join me in my tent instead," Fenrys added, leaning back on his palms with his signature smirk. "I could show you what it's like to really be loud," He suggested and I swore Lorcan's knuckles turned white he was gripping his hunting knife so tightly. But he remained steady, didn't so much as look at us as he awaited my reply.
"Tempting, Fenrys, but I think I'll stick with what I have. Once you go tall, dark, and brooding, it's hard to go back." I say, flicking my gaze past the fire to Lorcan, whose shoulders visibly relaxed.
Fenrys clenched at his chest, pretending to be mortally wounded. "Ah, so it's like that, is it?" he quipped, but the glint in his eye said he was far from offended. "I guess I'll just have to find solace in knowing I could've changed your life forever."
I grinned, leaning back on my hands as I shot him a mock-sympathetic look. "You'll survive, Fenrys. I hear rejection builds character."
He was about to retort when Rowan chimed in, his deep voice filled with dry amusement. "I don't know, Fenrys. After last night, it sounds like she found someone more than capable of showing her a good time."
My cheeks flamed as I glared at Rowan, though I couldn't help the laugh that bubbled up. "You too, huh?" I shot back.
Before Fenrys could continue the teasing, Lorcan finally broke his silence, his voice a low, gravelly rumble. "Don't you have better things to do than gossip about things that don't concern you?" He still didn't look up from the skillet, but the hard set of his jaw and the tension in his broad shoulders were unmistakable.
Vaughan, silent as ever, gave a half-shrug, tossing a stick into the fire as he added his two cents, his voice calm but amused. "Considering the noise last night, it kind of does concern all of us."
A chorus of snickers followed, and even Gavriel cracked a grin. My face went up in flames, and I buried it in my hands. "You all need better hobbies," I muttered into my palms, but it did nothing to stop the laughter ringing through the camp.
I turned my head just enough to catch Lorcan's eyes as he finally glanced over at me, the firelight flickering in his gaze. The corner of my lips lifted in a challenging smirk.
"If you lot are done, breakfast is ready." He moved and passed me a plate, his warm hand brushing against mine for just a secondâa flicker of something unspoken passing between usâbefore he turned back to the skillet.
The knowing looks from the others didn't stop throughout breakfast. Fenrys continued to make sly comments, Rowan smirked every time Lorcan so much as glanced at me, and even Gavriel, the most serious of the group, couldn't completely hide his amusement.
I had managed to block all of their comments and snickering remarks out, but for some reason, I wasn't able to shake the stare Lorcan had pinned on me.
I looked over to him and for a moment his eyes flicked down to my lips, a challenge. I smirked, beckoning him to test the silent boundaries. He didn't move, but he didn't look away either, and something told me we were nowhere near finished with each other.
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note: Basically. Fenrys deserves happiness and I thought of this and kept putting it off because I thought I should add like a whole plot before and after this but um i've decided not to partly because I'm lazy and because ik i won't post it otherwise and I like the scene how it is. Feel free to send in requests. Anyways enjoyy <33 (Reader was one of Maeves healers she kept imrprisoned)
The room was still.
Still, save for the soft breeze winding in from the balcony, stirring the edge of the velvet curtains. Morning light spilled across the marble floor of the meeting chamber, warm and golden, as if trying to chase the shadows from the corners.
It didnât quite reach us.
We stood outside on the connected balcony, just beyond the arching glass doors, the city of Orynth stretching far below. Its rooftops glinted in the sunlight, life bustling through the streets, but up hereâhigh above the noiseâit was quiet. Peaceful, in a way neither of us had truly known in years.
Fenrys leaned his forearms on the railing, the wind playing with a few unruly strands of his golden hair. His gaze was distant, unreadable, fixed somewhere beyond the horizon.
I watched him for a long moment before I joined him, resting my elbows beside his. For a while, we said nothing. We didnât need to.
âTheyâre late,â I murmured eventually.
He gave a noncommittal grunt, eyes still locked on the city below. âAelinâs version of on time is always dramatic.â
I almost smiled, but it faded as my eyes drifted across his faceâhis perfect, too-handsome features marred only by the deep scar that cut from the edge of his eye down his cheek. Faintly pink still, though it had healed long ago.
A cruel mark.
He caught me staring, his jaw tightening just slightly. Not from embarrassment. No, Fenrys had long since passed the point of vanity. It was something elseâsomething bitter and raw, just beneath the surface.
I hesitated, then spoke. âI could fix it.â
He blinked. âWhat?â
âThe scar.â I reached out gently, barely brushing my fingers to his cheek, near the edge of it. âItâs a simple healing. It wouldnât take much from me.â
For a heartbeat, he didnât move.
Then he pulled back, just enough to break my touch.
âNo.â
His voice wasnât harsh. Not even cold. Just quiet. Firm.
I blinked at him. âWhy not?â
He looked away again, toward the mountains this time. His knuckles whitened on the balcony railing.
âBecause I deserve it.â
The words struck like a blade. I stared, stunned into silence.
He exhaled through his nose, the wind ruffling his hair as he spoke again. âShe gave it to me. Before her last stand...it reminds me of-â His voice caught.
He didnât say the rest. He didnât have to. We both knew what had happened. What Maeve had him go through. What he had to endure.
âIt reminds me of my failureâ he continued. âHow I wasn't able to save himâ
I stepped closer, letting the silence hang between us a beat longer before I said gently, âYou didnât fail, Fenrys. She took everything from you, made it impossible for you to do anything but watchâ
âI shouldâve fought harder,â he murmured, voice frayed. âI shouldâve done something. I was his gods damned brother and I...I let her twist me into something I wasn't.â
âYou survived,â I whispered. âYour still fighting. You did what you couldâ I knew my words wouldn't fix his broken heart but I tried. Because I hated that defeated look in his eyes.
He turned to me then, finally. The pain in his eyes was so raw it made my throat tighten. Haunted. Aching.
âI understand why you keep it,â I said quietly. âBut youâre more than what she did to you.â
His eyes flicked to my wrists, to the marks that even my healing hadnât erased. Maybe Iâd left them there on purpose too. Maybe we both needed our reminders.
âI know,â he said, almost too softly to hear. âBut it helps. On the days when I forget. When I feel like I donât deserve to be here at all.â
A breath left me. I nodded, not in agreement, but in understanding.
âYou do,â I said. âEven if you canât see it yet. You do.â
He held my gaze for a long time, something unspoken moving between us like a tide neither of us could stop. Then, at last, he gave a single, slow nod.
We turned back to the city together, the silence no longer heavy, just⊠quiet.
The door creaked behind us. Aelinâs voice floated through, exasperated and amused âYou two lovebirds planning on coming in or should we push the meeting to next week?â
Fenrys smirked faintly but didn't comment on the term Aelin used. Before we turned, his fingers brushed against mine intentionally, his lips tilting up in the slightest of smiles.
A promise.
Together.
We would do this together.
note: first time writing for him idk idkk lmk what u guys think <3
A/N: dipping my toe back into writing to see if I can still do it before I try to conquer requests
Soft wisps of clouds drifted lazily across the vibrant blue skies of Terrasen, the gentle breeze that blew along with them granting a cool contrast to the sun on your skin.Â
Pushing your arms above your head, toes pointed as you stretched the muscles throughout your body, a gentle yawn following along with your satisfied smile.Â
âBeautiful,â Fenrys whispered next to you, watching as you hummed in agreement.Â
Your hands twined in the blades of grass beneath them as you savored the feeling of the emerald earth against your skin. âIt is a beautiful day,â you sighed, eyes fluttering shut as you moved your arms to fold behind your head.
The feeling of warmth from the sun gave way to a different, familiar warmth as Fenrysâs body turned into your own, a broad hand sliding across your waist. âI wasnât talking about the weather,â he murmured, voice rough and low from where his mouth settled at your throat.
Heat rose to your cheeks, breath drawing shallow at the feeling of his knowing grin spreading across the sensitive skin, canines dragging lightly down to rest on your collarbone. Faster than you could process, Fenrys pulled away, onyx eyes taking in your dazed expression, the flush on your cheeks and chest heavy with want.
âFenrys,â you half-scolded, half-pleaded as your hand reached to brush golden curls from his face. With a low laugh, your mate, caught your hand with his, eyes still locked on yours as he pressed a tender kiss to your palm.Â
âCare to join me for a swim?â he questioned, eyebrow arched as he glanced between you and the sparkling lake that lay just down the hill. Unsure if it was the clouds that had slowly disappeared from the sky, or the way Fenrys was looking at you, a wave of heat coursed through your veins.Â
You nodded swiftly, allowing Fenrys to draw you to your feet just to throw you over his shoulder as he began bounding towards the lake. Your weak, laughter-filled protests had no effect on the warrior, setting you back on your feet when heâd reached the waterâs edge.Â
Stripping off his shirt, your mate flashed you a lopsided grin as his hands reached for the ties of his pants. âAre you going to join me, or do you prefer to watch?â he teased, nodding at the dress still covering your body.
Rolling your eyes, you smiled up at him. âOf course, Iâll join you anywhere,â you promised, pushing up onto your toes as he met you for a kiss.Â
âThen allow me,â he murmured against your lips, his mouth trailing down your jaw and lower, towards where his hands deftly undid the laces of your dress. The warm sun bore its heat upon your newly exposed skin for only a moment before Fenrysâs hands found your backside, your legs instinctively wrapping around his waist while he carried you into the cool lake.
âI love you,â you whispered, arms locked around his neck, head laid against his chest where you listened to his heartbeat.Â
Lips pressed against the top of your head, and lingered there. âAnd I love you.â Lowering you to where you stood in the water, chests pressed against one another, Fenrysâs arms wound around you once more, a cocoon of solace into which you gratefully relaxed.Â
You simply stood there for awhile - enjoying the closeness of one another, the oneness with your mate and with nature - before finally stepping out of the water. As Fenrys helped redo the last ties on your dress, his dark eyes grew soft - a look that you knew all too well at this point.Â
His gaze shone with sincerity, with the same devotion heâd shown as he spoke his vows on your wedding day. Dark eyes grew soft, his hands winding through your hair to tilt your gaze to his. âThank you, for just being with me,â he smiled softly.
Returning his smile, you brought your hands to his cheeks. âEvery day, I donât know how I could love you any more than I already do. Yet every day, I fall for you a little more. There is nowhere I would rather be than by your side. On the best days, on the worst days, on these quiet days. Iâll go anywhere with you.â
summary; where fenrys is having some trouble to find a gift for her mate.
warnings; none just pure fluff
authors note; omg its been so long since i wrote a throne of glass fic i really wanted to come back to my roots and what a better way than to write about one of my fav tog characters <3
one thing fenrys always does is bring his mate something from where aelin had sent him. from flowers to books, from stuffed animals to dresses, she had a piece of the world with her.
this time was not any different, in Adarlan, fenrys walked in to one of the most famous bookshops of Erilea and went directly to the romance section. endless shelves of books towered above him, endless stories and lives, he felt small surrounded by them. girls were reading on the booths, waiting to feel the love and comfort of a mate, or reading about her heroine saving the world again and again, he had lived and felt the weight on his bones when aelin sacrificed herself to save the world, he had had enough of that. he looked and looked and looked, but she had read most of the books that were on the shelves, he was about to give up on his adventure and buy her another thing when the old lady came to his rescue.Â
âi can see the smoke coming from your head,â the old lady snickered.Â
âyeah, im having some trouble here.â
âwhat are you looking for.â
âhonestly, anything. my mate has read nearly all the books here. he likes romance but when the mood hits she can read, horror books, mystery books, war books⊠anything, if i didnt know her any better, i think she lives by eating booksâ the lady chuckled at that âyou sure know her well boy.â
âyeah⊠yeah i do, she is my everything, i live because of her. she has saved me more times than i can count, im no one without her, thats why everytime i travel i come back with a gift, to say im sorry for leaving and to show her that even distance cant tear us apart and that i love her with my whole beingâ he cleared his throat âsorry about that.â
âoh dont be sorry about that young boy, you love her. love is the greatest power on earth, love can heal, can bring comfort but love can also bring us pain, can bring us sorrow and anger, love can be the first cause of war and the first cause of peace, dont be sorry for showing the world that you love your mate. be proud of that.â
he had no words, no thoughts, only gratitude for the ladyâs words. his eyes watered and gave her a nod. âi think i might know the perfect book for herâ she wandered through the shelves, moving and mumbling the titles until she found the book. âhere it isâ she announced and handed him the book âits a collection of letters from a lover to his mate, from the first time he saw her to their last day on earth together, i think it's the perfect book for her.â smiling at him she added âmy mate gave me this book as a gift shortly after we accepted the bond, i have it on my nightstand and every night i read a letter, so i can feel as close to him as possible.â
fenrys looked at the book in his hands, he imagined her reading it at night, the moon making her glow like a dream, he could see them reading a letter a night, her voice carrying away any sad thought, anything.
âill get the bookâ
he pushed his body to the limit to make sure he came back home. they were fewer lights on the castle, aelinâs room was off, as well as lysandraâs and aedionâs room, there was only one room with the lights on, their room. with the little magic he had on his body, he shifted to his fae form, each step heavier and heavier until he reached the door to their room. from there he could feel the bond brighten, could feel the love and happiness flooding down making him feel overwhelmed but eager to see his mate. the moment he opened the door, his mate came running to him and crashed into him, arms hugging his neck and legs on his waist.Â
fenrys arms embraced her tightly, head on her neck inhaling her scent, feeling home at last. he walked in the room and closed the door with the lock in all without releasing her. with one arm holding her, he used the other to drop his bag on the floor and then carry her to their bed, falling down offhand and making her laugh. he rolled them, leaving him on top of her.Â
âfen youre crashing meâ
âno, im not crashing youâ
âoh yes you areâ
fenrys lifted his head from her neck and looked at his mateâs eyes for the first time since he walked in. and he felt whole again. he felt like he could breathe again, like he was himself again. without any second to spare, he kissed his forehead, then his cheeks, neck and finally her lips, as addicting as ever, his personal drug. they kissed softly, pouring all the love they have on the kiss. they kissed what felt like years, without a rush, they were finally together again after 2 weeks apart, he wished the next time he would need to go would be in a long, long, long time.
âive missed you so muchâ fenrys muttered, not moving away too far, their lips millimeters away, breath intertwined, her fingers ran through his hair scratching softly his nape, something he loved and godâs curse him, he purred, he really purred like a cat, but he was in heaven or at least the closer to heaven on earth someone would be.
âyou are purring mr moonbeamâ
he only smiled and kissed her neck again. âits not my fault you're making me feel good ms moonbeamâ
âi love to make you feel goodâ
âyou make me feel good with your existence, which reminds me that i have something for youâ
âfen, babe, you dont need to do this everytimeâ she added while fenrys got up from the bed and walked to the bag on the floor, taking out a box from it.
âi will do this everytime because i love seeing your smile, it makes me happy seeing you happyâ he handed her the box and took it. âits a book, isnt it?â, âim not gonna tell you anything, come on open itâ they both sat on the bed. this, seeing his mate happy was worth every coin spent on all the gifts he had bought her through the time. once the box was opened, he looked at how her face lit up like the brightest of the stars.
âfenrys⊠oh my god, this is beautifulâ
âyou like it?â
âlike it? i love it, what is it about?â
âits a collection of letters from a male to his mate, from the first time he saw her to their last day on earth together, the old lady from the bookshop suggested it to me when she saw me burning my neurons to try and search for a new book for youâ
she placed the book on her nightstand and sat on his lap, her hands cupping his face, tracing the scars on his face that the war left on him. that ones were the physical, but she knew there were scars left on his heart that would linger a little more. she looked into his eyes, into those onyx eyes she loved so much, she looked at the male that held her heart and soul, the male who gave everything without asking something in return. âhow did i get so lucky to have you as my mate?â
he held her by the waist. âhow did I get so lucky to have you as my mate? thats the question, cause i never thought i would get the chance to be this happy with anyone.â
âi love you so much fenâ
âi love you moreâ
âno, i love you moreâ
âno, i doâ
so she kissed him to shut him up, and fenrys thought he could die right there.
Nicky is not a starred chef, but he tries his best, showing off knowing Joe canât exactly pick up on Nickyâs level of effort from past experience. For all Joe knows, Nicky cooks elaborate homemade vegetarian lasagne every Wednesday.
âThis is great. Completely out of my diet plan,â Joe mutters in between too-large bites.
âYou do know you donât have to inhale food and you can just savour it a bit, yes?â Nicky knows heâs making a disgusted face, but Joeâs enthusiasm is as flattering as it is worrying. Nicky has never seen someone fit that much lasagna in his mouth in his entire life.
I mean, Joe always fit enough in his moâNO. NO, Nicky.
Nicky chokes on his food. Joeâs eyes get all wide and worried as he pats Nickyâs back. âYou okay?â
âYeah,â Nicky chokes on the word, probably already burgundy red in the face. âJust wanted to say I can adjust to your plan if you send it to me. I meal prepped,â he coughs, unable to stop the words from spilling out of his mouth. âAn entire grocery store for you, because I bought too much waiting for you to come.â
Joe bites his lips to stop himself from smiling, which is pointless, because his eyes are all sparkling with humour. Nicky can read 10 minutes of teasing in the tilt of Joeâs eyebrows.Â
âThat was very nice of you,â is all Joe can say, smiling to his plate.Â
Nicky serves him a bigger second serving, just to shut him up for the rest of the meal.Â
you're on a rollercoaster with Yusuf Al-Kaysani and NicolĂČ Di Genova, who have been in love with each other for 8 years. The challenge is to endure the lows and hope they manage to communicate thanks to the Holy Plot Grail of 'forced' proximity. Good luck
(Temporary) Summary:Â Aelin and Y/N shared a deep bond since childhood, growing up together in the royal courts of Terrasen as their innocent crushes hinted at a future romance. However, the invasion of Adarlan shattered their world. Aelin was forced to become Celaena, while Y/N stayed behind, joining the rebellion and becoming their most lethal spy, never ceasing to look for the princess. That is until she accidentally meets with a famous assassin whoâs eyes she knows for so long.
Author's note: This chapter is set one month before the events of AB.
Warnings: death, bar fight, daggers, mediocre writing.
Chapter 1 | Echos of the past
y/n pov:
After that fateful night, King Orlon and his court were slaughtered. Princess Aelin was presumed dead a few days later, as survival from her fall into the Florine River seemed implausible. The once vibrant magic of the land vanished entirely as Adarlan declared Terrasen under their dominion and the land was marred by despair; hundreds went missing, and thousands perished. Countless faes lost their minds without their magic, poverty gripped the families who had relied on their abilities for sustenance and hundreds were now trapped in their animal forms, gradually forgetting their true selves.Â
For eight long years, Aedion had to rise through the ranks of Adarlanâs army, gaining their trust, securing a position of power, orchestrating battles, and inflating body counts. All this to aid the rebels hiding in the Staghorn mountains. I trained as a soldier, after relentless begging for Aedion and Darrow. Soon, I proved myself as a military strategist and a well trusted spy, with âlethal combat skills despite being humanâ to Darrowâs headache and âa specialty on being annoyingâ according to Aedion.
All this to find her.Â
We often bluffed about her being alive to give hope to the rebels. And even if it was a dangerous gamble, it helped to ignite the spark of resistance. But I have never believed otherwise. Some part of me was certain that she was alive, that sheâs surviving in her own way. Darrow often called me delusional and I often blamed him for his lack of will on tracking her. And even when Aedion tried to dissuade me, I couldnât stop searching for clues. Looking for a familiar face in every woman I know. She could have changed her entire appearance, but you canât hide those eyes. Those turquoise eyes with golden hues..Â
And working as a spy for them had me traveling around the continent: gathering information about the court, to recruit more allies, leaving favors to use in the future, tracking some groups to see if theyâre doing any improvement, and to...seize threats, whenever needed.Â
Sometimes I wonder if she would feel disgusted of me, of Aedion, after so much blood in our hands. Some of them were innocent who accidentally got involved.. Just thinking that she might be repulsed by this path I took, terrifies me.
I just never thought my path would lead me to the most hideous and filthy part of Rifthold.Â
The smell of waste and sewage burned my nose, making my eyes water. Not even the night or the salt air could mask that stench. Each step through the narrow alleys and dimly lit streets painted a picture of despair and disgust.
I pulled my hood lower, trying to blend into the shadows as I navigated through the labyrinth of decay. The muffled clamor of a filthy bar nearby reminded me of my goal. The distant shouts, the clinking of bottles, the occasional scurrying of rats through the streets... Fuck this was disgusting, with all the blood money this kingdom has, I expect them to afford a little bit of soap or something.Â
Finally, I reached the abandoned house, the wood rotting and the stones cracked as I entered. Hunter and Louis were already there, their faces tense in the dim light. Hunter was pacing while Louis leaned against the wall, arms crossed.
âSo,â I greeted, pulling down my hood. âAny news?â
Hunter stopped pacing and looked at me, relief flickering across his face when he saw me. âSomeone is trying to ditch us.â
I winded my eyes slightly in alert waiting for to continue but it was Louis, who pushes off the wall and nodded âOne from the Finnâs group got caught by the guards talking to Lady Balanchine and was.. bribed by to be their informant on usâÂ
âBribed as beaten up, huh?â He nodded as I furrowed my brows âAnd Archer thinks the little fella knows about our contact on Eyllwe and wants her gone?
Louis went quiet as Hunter sighed âWe just want to make sure nothing goes wrong. Having a royalty in the castle will be more efficient than a healerâ
He was right. Sorscha has been doing a great job, but if we get a princess in there..
I bit my cheek in annoyance âAnd deciding, alone, to kill off the problem, will solve everything? Without giving a flying damn about how this will affect the otherâs trust in the rebellion?âÂ
Louis walked to me, handing me a dagger âJust make it look like a bar fight.â He shrugged his shoulders âNicky was always volatile anyway.âÂ
I looked at him in disbelief. What kind of people Archer has been recruiting? How can he be so nonchalant with this?
âItâs a life, Louis. A person. And, yes, she fucked up and I agree on thisâ I said pointing to the dagger with my head âbut pull this shit and again Iâll show how volatile I can be.â I said, grabbing the bladed weapon and adding into my sheath. âAnything else?â
âItâs said Celaena Sardothien is aroundâ Louis said walking past me
âAh, the Adarlans Assassinâ I smirked as I fixed hair into my hood. âSheâs quite famous isnât she? Love her style. Gotta be lucky to stumble on her, though.â
âIâm serious YN. She didn't get this title by nothing. Sheâs deadly, and if you get hurt, Aedion will kill meâ Hunter said in annoyance.
I rolled my eyes, a smirk tugging at my lips. âIâm perfectly capable of surviving,â I said, striding to the table and grabbing a bag of coins. âSardothien or not.â
Hunter sighed, his eyes serious as they met mine. âY/N, this isnât just about your survival. If Nicky says anything about this princess being involved, it could jeopardize everything weâve worked for. We need solid intel, and we need it without drawing attention.â
I nodded, understanding the weight of his words. âI get it, Hunter. But weâve handled tough situations before. Weâll get through this too.â
Louis crossed his arms, his gaze steady. âJust remember, if you encounter Sardothien, avoid her. Gather information and get out. Sheâs lethal, and we donât need unnecessary risks.â
Adjusting my leather vambraces, I tightened the straps of my boots and pulled my hood lower over my face. My garments were dark and form-fitting, designed for stealth and quick movement. âYeah, Got it. In and out, no heroics,â I said, my tone light but my resolve firm.
Hunter placed a hand on my shoulder, a rare gesture of camaraderie. âBe safe, Okay? I like breathing but I would be sad to lose a colleagueâ he smiled softly
I returned the smile and gave him a nod, âIâll be back before you know it,â I promised, slipping out of the building.
The bar was as dirty as I had anticipated. The stench of stale beer and unwashed bodies permeated the air, and the floor was sticky with fluids that I really donât want to know what they were. My eyes scanned the room, seeking out for Nicky: Beaten up women, brunette, medium height, and a scarface. Easy target.
I located her by the final table on my right, defeatedly drinking her beer. Poor thing, already knows what to wait for. I bit my lip, thinking how I could rile up this place towards her. Maybe stealing drinks on her behalf or bluffing to the bartender that she caused me a huge default and would do the same here.. it wouldnât be suspicious if she ended up stabbed.Â
I was about to put my plan into action when my attention was drawn to a commotion at a table with five drunken men and women,who were dressed entirely in black, masked and hooded, standing out among them. They were accusing her of cheating at their card game,their voices grew louder as I stood from afar.
 Perhaps I wonât be the one to rage up the bar, then.
"You think you can just waltz in here and cheat us?" a burly man with a scruffy beard shouted, his face flushed with alcohol and rage. "We don't take kindly to thieves!"
The woman, her masked face revealing nothing but the level of her eyes, remained calm and collected. She leaned back in her chair in feline grace, crossing her arms over her chest. "I didnât cheat. Youâre just upset because Iâm winning," she replied coolly, her voice carrying an overly sweet edge.
A second man, tall and lanky with a sneer plastered on his face, slammed his fist on the table. "Donât lie to us! We saw you slip that card from your sleeve!"
The woman's eyes narrowed, and she stood up slowly, her movements controlled and deliberate. "I donât need to cheat to beat you," she said, her voice dripping with contempt as she leaned onto the table. "But if you want to make a scene, be my guest."
The tension at the table was palpable, drawing the attention of the entire bar. I leaned back against the counter, smirking in awe, my plan momentarily forgotten, as I watched as the situation escalated. Damn, she was looking for âfunâ tonight.Â
"Enough of this!" the burly man growled, reaching out to grab her arm. But she was faster. With a swift movement, she twisted his arm behind his back and shoved him face-first into the table. The impact sent cards and drinks flying, and the bar erupted into chaos. The tall man lunged at her, but she sidestepped gracefully, delivering a sharp kick to his midsection that sent him crashing into a nearby patron.Â
Another one, bald with full beard, likely a regular at the bar, staggered towards her with a determined yet unsteady gait. The idiot raised his fists, clearly intent on joining the fray. But the woman barely seemed to notice him. With a flicker of disdain, she sidestepped his wild, clumsy swings, delivering a swift, expertly placed jab to his ribs. He crumpled to the floor, gasping for breath, utterly outmatched. It only added to the mesmerizing display of her skill and power, deepening my fascination with her.
There was a primal elegance, a wild, untamed energy on her that seemed to ignite something deep within me. It was quite hypnotic as if she was dancing on the edge of a knife. Admiration mingled with a hint of something darker, that thrilled me as much as it intrigued me.
The masked woman smirked beneath her hood. "Come on, guys, this is too easy. What does it take for someone to have fun here," she taunted, her confidence unwavering, her blue eyes gleaming with savagery and rage. Blue eyes that seemed..
A bottle was thrown and smashed above my head, quickly bringing me out of trance.
The fight erupted into a full-blown brawl, as I shook my head to ground myself and seized the opportunity to move through the chaos undetected. I crossed the bar avoiding the people who were now fighting among themselves, ducking and dodging bodies and fists, eyes locked on Nicky, who was retreating towards the corner of the bar. Nicky's eyes were fixed on the growing fight, her body tense and ready to slip away unnoticed.Â
I moved swiftly, coming up behind her and, with a precise motion, plunged my dagger between her fifth rib. âSorry about this,â I murmured in her ear, my voice laced with sarcasm and a hint of pity, as I twisted the dagger and pushed even more inside her. âBut itâs necessary. We canât afford any risks.â Nickyâs eyes widened in shock, tears streaming down her face as she looked at me, her mouth forming a silent scream.
I felt my eyes soften a little. No matter how many I kill, this never gets easier. Iâll always remember them. Agreeing or not, wonât change the amount of blood I have in my hands.Â
I took the dagger out of her and turned away without looking back. The soft tremor under my boots was the confirmation that she collapsed. The fight was still raging, with the barâs patrons, already on edge from too much drink, joined in. bottles flew, chairs were overturned, and the air was filled with the sounds of shouts and breaking glass as walked towards the secondary doorÂ
The bartender still yelled for order,voice drowned out by the cacophony, when someone slammed into me from the side. Instinctively, I shifted my weight, performing a swift maneuver to regain my balance and avoid falling. As I pivoted, I found myself face-to-face with the person who had collided with me.
The masked woman. And her eyes were turquoise and gold.Â
Even with smeared black kohl, it was unmistakable.
The world seemed to stop as her eyes widened, as if she recognized me.
Before I could react, she bolted for the door. I sprang to my feet, weaving through the crowd in pursuit. The night air hit me as I burst outside, the woman already disappearing into the shadows. But I wonât let her go, not again. I ran after her, with my heart pounding with the need for answers.
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