Wrath of the Dragon 2, page 10
“Perfect,” I said. “Cyra, how much gold do you have left?”
“Enough.” She shrugged. “At least for the night. We might have to find some more soon.”
We headed over to the inn, and there was a warm glow of candlelight flickering in the doorway.
As I stepped inside, I was hit with the smell of fresh baked bread, and my mouth started to water. There was a small entranceway with a coat stand, but we kept our cloaks on as we headed through the next wooden door. When I pushed open the entrance, there was a wave of noise and chatter that washed over us.
We were clearly in the bar area of the inn, and it seemed much classier than the last one we had visited. The floor was made of blue marble, and the bar itself was pure, black stone. The tables were a red wood, and each one had a candle sitting on top to create romantic lighting. It was warm, and the windows were all stained glass with plant pots under each one.
One of the tables was occupied by thin creatures that were about four feet tall. They had very pale skin and spindly tails that curled around their chair legs. Their faces were a bizarre mix of reptilian and human, with small snouts and wide foreheads. They held their drink glasses up to their mouths, and long tongues curled out to lap at the liquid.
“Grindylows,” Nisha whispered as she nodded at the table. “And those over there are Lake Ladies.”
I looked over to see three women sitting around a table, and each of them were absolutely soaking wet. They all had long gowns on, and their sodden hair was pinned up into drenched buns. Water seeped from their clothes onto the marble but seemed to evaporate after a few seconds so no puddles were left. They were fairly young women and all had very gaunt but pretty faces. It didn’t seem to bother them in the slightest that they were soaked, and they sipped on their wine and chatted as if it was the most normal thing in the world.
“Why are they so wet?” I asked.
“They live in the lake,” Nisha whispered. “That’s their whole thing.”
I tried not to stare too intensely at the Lake Ladies, and we made our way over to the bar. The man behind it looked human, and he wore a white shirt and blue pants. His face was round and rosy, and he had a mop of blond hair that bounced with every step he took.
“Evening!” he said cheerily as we reached the bar. “What can I get for you?”
“We were actually hoping for a room,” I said. “And some food if you have it.”
“You’re in luck.” The man grinned. “I have both of those things available tonight, sir. Soup or stew?”
“Stew, please,” I said. “I think I’m the only one eating?”
The angels nodded, and the bartender smiled as he grabbed a bowl from a shelf. There were two huge black pots at the back wall, and a wave of steam came out of one as he took the lid off. He scooped a generous helping into the bowl and then sliced up a loaf of bread that was under a dishcloth.
“Here you go,” he said as he handed over the food. “That’s two silvers, please.”
“And some wine.” I smiled.
“Three silvers altogether, then,” the barman said.
“This pretty lady is paying.” I said as I picked up my dinner.
Cyra laughed as she produced the money from her cloak and handed it to the blond man.
He gave her a bottle of wine and three glasses, and we headed for an empty table. It felt good to take the weight off my feet as I sat on the padded chair. The food smelled great, and I hungrily bit into the bread. The stew seemed to be vegetarian, and I guessed they hadn’t had much luck with their fish. It was delicious regardless, and I wolfed down half the bowl before I stopped to sip my wine.
“This place is nice,” I said as I looked around. “Do you think all the rich water folk live here?”
“Looks that way,” Cyra said as she glanced at the high ceiling. “It looks like it’s halfway between the sea and the falls. Maybe this is the prime location for the Water Lands.”
“I bet it’s because of the lake,” Nisha said. “People love coming to visit lakes. They probably get visitors from other Shores all the time.”
The night angel sat back to quietly observe the other guests, and she gave one of the Lake Ladies a polite smile when she glanced over.
“So, what do they do in the lake?” I asked quietly as I tilted my head toward the drenched women.
“They guard it,” Nisha said. “They can be very fearsome when they need to be. I very much doubt there will be any demons in it.”
I didn’t question that anyone who lived under a dark lake could be terrifying, and I silently vowed never to get on the wrong side of the soaked women.
Then the blond barman hurried over with a key and presented it to me.
“Room three,” he said. “It’s just upstairs on the right. I am afraid there is only one bed, although there is a rather comfortable chair. Perhaps the ladies will get the bed, and the gentleman can make do with the chair.”
“Ah.” I grinned. “Great, yeah, that’s probably what we’ll do.”
The blond man nodded and scurried back to the bar to serve one of the Grindylows.
“Really?” Cyra asked playfully. “You’re going to curl up all alone on the chair? I promise we won’t bite.”
“I don’t mind,” I said. “It will give you and Nisha some room.”
“I don’t need room,” Nisha said. “I like having company.”
I wasn’t sure what to say to that, so I quickly ate the last of my stew as the angels giggled.
“Well,” Cyra said. “I might head upstairs and get some rest.”
I knew angels didn’t need much rest, and I had a strong suspicion she was trying to get me alone with Nisha.
“Would you like more wine?” Nisha asked me. “I think I might get another glass.”
“Sure.” I smiled. “We can have one more before I go to sleep.”
Cyra handed the other angel a gold coin, and the night angel hurried up to the bar.
“What are you plotting?” I grinned as Cyra leaned down to kiss my cheek.
“I told you,” the fire angel whispered. “Nisha really likes you, and you should make her feel less lonely. Whatever that entails. Besides, she is devastatingly attractive.”
“Are you sure?” I asked seriously as I grabbed Cyra’s arm. “I love you, and I don’t want to do anything that would upset you.”
“I would tell you if it did,” Cyra said. “I love you, too, and I’ve already told you… angels’ love is not greedy. I love my friend, and I want you to be as close to her as you like. I want her to feel as good as you make me feel. Just let me know if you want the room, and I’ll come back to the bar.”
The fire angel planted one more kiss on my lips and strode over to the wooden stairs at the back of the room. She gave Nisha a wave as she disappeared, and the bartender almost broke his neck watching her go. I couldn’t blame the guy. The angels were insanely hot, and no cloak in the world could cover that up.
Nisha sat back down with two full glasses and handed me one with a smile.
“Thanks,” I said. “I take it you don’t need any rest?”
“Not just now,” she said. “I love being around the dark.”
She looked over at the window and showed off her sharp side profile. Her silver eyes studied the customers around us, and I felt incredibly drawn to her. She was quiet but not in an awkward way, and when she spoke, it was clear she wasn’t timid. I wanted to get to know her better, though, and I felt an overwhelming urge to be physically closer to her, too. Maybe in the way Cyra had suggested.
“Would you like to go for a walk with me?” Nisha asked as she turned her gaze back to me.
“Sure.” I nodded. “We could go and see the lake?”
“Perfect.” The night angel smiled.
We had a few more sips of wine and then made our way back out into the fresh air. The sky had darkened quickly, and the moon was a half-crescent alongside thousands of stars. It was slightly colder than it had been earlier, but there wasn’t much of a breeze, at least.
Nisha looked up at the sky as we made our way from the inn, and it got quieter as we left the buildings of the Shore behind us. The lake was a fair distance from the inn, and the dark water glistened under the moonlight. It looked still and clean, and it was clear the Lake Ladies took good care of it, but it wasn’t just any lake. These waters seemed to have a strange shimmer on the surface. It shifted from dark blue to green and changed colors with every step I took. It was mesmerizing to look at, and I watched as the flickers of emerald turned black and then blue again.
“It’s a beautiful night,” I said. “I can see why you like it so much.”
“It makes me feel at peace.” Nisha smiled. “Knowing I can fly up and disappear into the night sky is calming.”
She frowned suddenly and pulled her cloak closer together as if she was trying to comfort herself.
“Is everything okay?” I asked.
“Yes,” she said as we stopped by the lakeside. “I just miss her sometimes.”
“Your goddess?” I asked, and the angel nodded.
“I can’t even imagine,” I said. “It’s such a brutal betrayal, how they left you after centuries of being together.”
“I suppose they didn’t value our relationships as much as the angels did,” Nisha said. “It really felt like I had my heart cut out at the time. It’s been easier lately, though.”
Her silver eyes flickered up to meet mine, and I desperately wanted to take her into my arms to comfort her.
“Being back with Cyra must have really helped,” I said.
“It has,” Nisha agreed. “But I think you have also played a big part in it.”
“Me?” I asked. “I’m glad to hear it, but what have I done?”
“I’m not exactly sure…” Nisha studied my face for a moment. “But the hole in my heart hasn’t felt as big ever since I met you. I feel safe again.”
I lifted my arm to give her the choice to cuddle in, and I felt my stomach flip as she nestled into me. Her head fit perfectly against my chest, and we stood in silence for a moment as I held her.
I stared at the calm lake as I stroked her soft hair, and then Nisha raised her head to look at me again. I instantly felt myself getting lost in her silver eyes, and I could have sworn they were twinkling as much as the stars in the sky were.
The longer I gazed into them, the quieter my mind became, and the sensation reminded me of how still everything felt when I sat on my porch at night back in Arizona. I’d lived outside of the downtown area of Tucson, and the desert was so fucking quiet out there, with the sky alight with more stars than I could possibly count. It’d been a bit lonely sometimes, with only a book to keep me company, but other times it was just exactly what I needed.
After a long day at work, or a really big fire, I’d sit out there and just stare into the darkness while I tried to settle my mind back down. And that was exactly how it felt to look into the night angel’s eyes.
The starry, silver color practically bewitched me, and I was halfway to lost in Nisha’s gaze when she suddenly stood on her tiptoes and tilted her lips toward mine. Everything felt calm and perfect as I leaned down to meet her, and I kissed the night angel passionately. Her lips were soft and full, and she smelled like lavender as a rush of calm energy coursed through me.
Then she gently pulled away and smiled, and I could tell she wanted things to go further.
I grinned as I clutched her hand, and I knew my night was about to get a whole lot more exciting.
Chapter 8
Nisha pulled me by the hand and giggled as we ran around the ever-changing lake. She headed over to the far side that was darker and had a few tall trees that formed a semi-circle, and as she spun around to face me, her beautiful face lit up with a dazzling smile.
She really was impossibly beautiful.
“I like you, Ryan,” she whispered. “I want to show you how much you mean to me.”
“Me, too,” I said softly as I stroked her cheek.
Nisha unclipped her cloak, and the heavy material fell to the ground. Her silver top and skirt shone, and I ran my hands down her slim hips. Although she was petite, she had perfect curves, and I couldn’t wait to see them properly.
Nisha seemed to read my mind, and she began to seductively pull her silky shirt off. She made a real show of it, too, and I could tell she knew how good she looked. As she pulled her top off, I got a full view of her perky tits. She had blue nipples, and her breasts were the perfect size to hold in my hands.
And taste with my mouth.
“Fuck,” I breathed. “You’re gorgeous.”
Nisha then spun around and started to take her skirt off with her back to me as she glanced over her shoulder. She tugged at the material teasingly, and then she stepped out of the silver material to show off her perfectly sculpted ass.
Then she slowly turned, and I was able to see her naked body properly. The moonlight illuminated her light-blue skin, and I drank in the gorgeous sight before me.
Her pussy was completely smooth and just begging to be licked.
I pulled my cloak and boots off before I took a step forward, and I pulled her close to me by the hips.
“You are fucking perfect,” I said.
“Do you think so?” she asked in a sultry tone.
“You know you are,” I chuckled, and the night angel shrugged nonchalantly.
Then she lifted my shirt up and gasped as I pulled it off. Her hands roamed all over my chest and arms, and she ran a finger down toward my crotch. I could feel myself getting hard instantly, and I was ready to pleasure every inch of her body.
“Have you ever done this before?” I asked, and she shook her head.
“No,” she said. “But I know I want to experience it with you. I want to be as close to you as possible and give myself to you completely.”
She reached up to kiss me, and I ran my hands down to cup her firm ass. Our tongues met as we made out, and I loved how confident she was while naked.
I took her breasts in my hands, and she let out a moan as I played with each nipple.
“That feels nice,” she breathed.
“I am going to make you explode with pleasure.” I grinned as I kissed her neck.
Then I started to take off my pants, and Nisha watched with wide, silver eyes as I got naked. She slowly licked her lips as she stared at my erection, and the sight drove me wild.
“Your cock is fucking beautiful…” she whimpered.
“You know a lot of dirty words for an innocent angel,” I said.
“Mortals have always fascinated me,” she replied. “I know the things they get up to. I just never found anyone worthy of trying them with.”
I ran my hands all over her body, and she gasped when I neared her pussy.
“Lie down,” I said softly, and I helped her onto the soft ground.
She folded her wings right up so she could lie on her back, and I knelt between her legs.
“What are you doing?” she asked as I gently parted her knees.
I replied by kissing her inner thighs, and she let out a little moan. Her navy skin was so soft, and I couldn’t wait to taste her juices. I kissed my way right up to her pussy lips and gently ran my tongue over her labia. Then I softly licked her glistening slit, and Nisha gasped.
“Ohhh,” she whispered. “Oh, Ryan, that feels amazing.”
“Just wait,” I chuckled, and I lapped gently at her clit.
The night angel whimpered as I ate her out, and she tasted incredibly sweet. She was already soaking wet, and I started to increase the speed of my licks. I worked my tongue over her beautiful pussy, and I could hear her breathing speed up as I focused on her clit.
“Ryan,” Nisha gasped. “I feel… something.”
It drove me wild to hear her pleasure, and I knew she was about to climax. I moved my tongue in small circles, and the night angel suddenly shuddered. She cried out as she gripped my hair, and I coaxed her through her first orgasm until her body went limp again. Then I slowly got to my feet so I could admire her.
“You taste amazing,” I whispered.
“Was that… an orgasm?” she asked with wide eyes as she sat up.
“It was,” I said as I stroked her toned legs. “I hope you liked it because you’re going to get a lot more of those.”
“I loved it,” Nisha breathed, and she crawled toward me as she fixed her eyes on my erection. “Can I… use my mouth on you? It seems fair, and Cyra has told me about… licking your manhood.”
“Oh?” I raised an eyebrow.
“So, may I?” she whined urgently.
“Hell yes.” I grinned.
Even the sight of the angel on her knees below me was enough to blow my mind. She scooted closer to me and reached out to touch me.
Nisha placed a hand gently on my rock hard cock, and I groaned as she tightened her grip around the base. Pleasure erupted throughout my whole body at her touch, and she began to move her velvety-soft hand up and down. Every inch of my skin tingled, and I moaned as she gently licked the head of my cock for the first time.
Then Nisha wrapped her soft lips around me and began to lower her head as she ran her tongue around my shaft. I felt like I was in heaven as the angel moved up and down and began to suck, and I moaned as she suddenly cupped my balls while she worked.
Cyra had definitely been sharing plenty of secrets with the night angel when I wasn’t around.
Nisha’s tongue continued to dance all over me, and her mouth felt so warm and wet that I ended up holding my breath as wave after wave of pleasure crashed over me.
“Fuck,” I growled. “You’re so hot.”
The angel fluttered her silver eyes up at me, and I knew I had to fuck her immediately.
“Come with me,” I said, and I moaned as her soft lips slipped off my cock.
Then I stood up, and she gave me her hand before I led her into the semi-circle of trees. I helped her down again and laid her on her back as I got on top of her, and she shivered with anticipation.
