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The party had been going on for a good few hours, house dellamorte had a lot to celebrate, Lucanis had become the new First Talon and every house was there. The crows knew how to throw a party and even Altara who would normally prefer the quiet was mingling with the guests and enjoying the expensive wine, you could count on Catarina to have excellent taste in wine, though that could be said for most crows.
Catarina had insisted Altara stay by her side for most of the party, she wanted to get to know who had gained her grandson's affections, Altara had been wary of Catarina at first, but she guessed she was as close to a mother as Lucanis could get.
so she wanted to leave a good impression, she knew of her being a crow herself but she had never actually met her, luckily she was an excellent assassin, earning the De Riva house Catarina's favour. The fact she saved Traviso from the blighted dragon and was attempting to save all of Thedus also helped her gain Catarina's respect.
Finally, Catarina bid her goodnight wanting to rest her old bones as she had said, she did however encourage her to stay and enjoy the celebrations. finding a nice quiet spot on a balcony, Altara stole a moment to herself, she had looked for Lucanis in the crowd but it seemed every crow was vying for his attention and they had only managed passing glances.
She let out a sigh it felt good to have something to celebrate considering all the chaos and evil they had faced and where to face, a bit of respite was definitely in order.
she leaned against the railing staring into her wine glass, she smiled feeling a pair of arms circle her waist.
"you know it is never wise to sneak up on an assassin." She teased, tilting her head to the side as a nose nuzzled her neck inhaling her scent
No hiding Spite purred.
"I'm not hiding Spite. I'm taking a moment." she smiles. as he starts kissing her neck.
You smell good. he growled before leaving the two of them alone, or as alone as they could be.
"I tried to find you earlier, but I had to entertain." He purred in her ear holding her close. he kissed her neck again leaving a heated trail. "I missed you." he said turning her in his arms and resting his forehead against hers. "we could slip away." he leaned back to look into her eyes
"But they are celebrating you, don't you want to stay?" She asked tracing his cheek
"Mmm I have other plans for the evening." he said like a promise taking her hand and leading her from the balcony and back inside the villa.
"Plans?" She asked as he led her through the maze-like corridors of the manor and away from the estate no doubt heading for the Eluvian and the Lighthouse. She grinned as they took to the rooftops
"Like thieves in the night." she sing songed as they ran across another roof and jumped down to a zipline. she loved Traviso it was such a beautiful city the canals and architecture were home to her. Lucanis jumped down first and looked up at her expectantly.
Don't worry we will catch you if you fall Spite cooed his wings flaring
"You know I've always wanted to fly." She said climbing down rather than jumping much to Spite's disappointment. Lucanis chuckled ever since their first night together Spite had mellowed he no longer lashed out at him, he knew it was Altara's influence and charm that had won him over.
She had helped him from his mind prison and given the demon a goal, free Catarina and get revenge on Illario and they had done so spectacularly, Illario had been utterly humiliated.
Spite had revelled in Illario ending up on his knees in front of every crow house it had been a delicious revenge. he had wanted to kill him but Lucanis had made his feelings known and to his surprise, Spite had respected his decision to imprison him, it seemed poetic in a way, after all, it had been Illario who had betrayed Lucanis and gotten him imprisoned in the ossuary, he hoped the man suffered as much as Lucanis for what he did to them.
Atlara put her hands on her hips.
"I thought we were sneaking off, you're staring into space." She giggled poking his chest playfully, he captured her hand holding it to his chest
"We are almost back to the Eluvian we should hurry." he kept her hand and broke into a run nearly pulling her over in his haste, she laughed again trying to keep up.
"Slow down." She gasped as he pulled her into an ally, a few crows were out on patrol and he didnt want to get caught in yet another congratulatory conversation, he had enough of that at the party.
She gasped when he pressed her into the wall his hand over her mouth
SNEAKING!! Spite hissed making Lucanis wince
"Quiet Spite." he hissed back then winced hearing one of the crows ask if anyone was there. his eyes darted around in a panic his eyes settling on Altara who was trying not to laugh
I KNOW A TRICK! Spite shouted LET ME!! he growled Lucanis closed his eyes and groaned
"Not now spite!" he warned, he could hear their footsteps getting closer.
Altara grinned pulling up his hood for him.
"Kiss me." She said gripping the front of his shirt.
"What?" He looked at her in confusion
YESSSS Spite apparated at his side and was positively giddy at the suggestion. Lucanis let out a sigh and shrugged before leaning down and pressing his lips to hers, she kissed him back pulling at his shirt and moaned into his lips, he leaned into her his hands buried in her hair. The two crows cleared their throats in embarrassment and exchanged glances
"Don't mind us." They grinned before darting from the alleyway to continue on their way.
She tasted wonderful, he would never tire of her lips. he deepened the kiss pressing her into the wall and making her gasp
"Mmm I think they are gone." She purred as they parted for air, Lucanis was giving her a hungry look making her shiver
CLEVER Spite clapped his hands excitedly They are gone he said before dissipating like smoke.
"where did you learn this trick I wonder." Lucanis purred in her ear taking her earlobe between his lips and tracing it with his tongue.
she moaned "You're getting distracted from our goal." She teased slipping from his grasp and breaking out in a run from the alleyway and down the street he chuckled giving chase
A CHASE YES! Spite liked to chase things it seemed. Lucanis chuckled if someone had told him when they first rescued him that he would become friends with the demon implanted in him he would have laughed in their faces. the idea that he would come to enjoy Spite's company was ridiculous, yet here they were.
She grinned to herself hearing him give chase, she skidded to a stop on a rooftop nearly falling off the edge in her haste, she gasped pulled herself back, and looked around looking for the next zipline. She gasped when strong arms circled her waist and then she was flying.
She gasped clinging to him for dear life as he soared from the rooftop with her in his arms, Spite's wings flapping as the wind blew her hair in her face, her stomach dropped like she was in free fall, Lucanis chuckled. "I've got you," he reassured her as they glided to the next rooftop.
They landed gently, and he put her back on her feet and enjoyed the way she clung to him still, she would be lying to herself if she had not wondered what it would be like to fly with him but she had not expected to find out with the way he had dismissed Taash's suggestion he took her flying, he looked down at her and grinned.
"Afraid to fly little bird." He cooed nuzzling her neck she relaxed in his arms.
"I've always wanted to know what it would be like, but when Taash had suggested it you seemed adamant you were not going to do it.
"Perhaps Spite is a bad influence on me after all." He chuckled holding her at arm's length.
"Come on, We have a surprise for you." He grinned before swooping down from the rooftop without her. she pouted leaping to the next zipline and taking it down to street level to join him
"Tonight is supposed to be about you." she called after him trying to catch up, he spun on his heel
"I want to celebrate in my own way." he called back before running around the corner the Eluvian now in view.
He waited by the mirror for her and chuckled when she had to pause to catch her breath
"You should save your strength." he teased
You Will Need It! Spite cooed, she looked at him with suspicion before walking through the Eluvian, he followed her and they relaxed having made it to the crossroads
"A thrilling chase no?" he asked walking at a more casual pace, they had cleared away the corruption from the crossroads. it was now free of the God's influence making it relatively safe.
Stepping from the next Eluvian they appeared in the Eluvian room of the Lighthouse
"Almost there." he purred turning to face her she grinned.
"What exactly do you have planned?" She asked her curiosity getting the better of her.
"And spoil the surprise?" he crossed his arms. "I would never." he teased before heading for the exit. "Come on Pajarito" She smiled and followed him. The Lighthouse was quiet no doubt everyone had headed for bed, it had been late when they left Villa Dellamorte.
It was hard to tell the time of day in the Lighthouse but it seemed darker than usual you could almost make out stars in the sky but that couldn't be possible they were in the fade after all, the Lighthouse always seemed to sense what they needed. The view was spectacular
"Is it me or is the sky here more beautiful than usual." She asked wistfully pausing to look up.
"Not as Beautiful as the view in front of me." Lucanis coed tilting his head at her in amusement when she blushed.
"Are you sure Spite is the demon? you look like you're about to offer me a bargain." She teased making him pout playfully.
"Come on, I want to show you, your surprise." She could tell Spite was running out of patience when his eyes flashed purple
No More Delays, Come. Rook!! the light of his eyes faded and he sighed.
"Please before he gives me a headache." He pleaded nodding his head towards the kitchen. She raised an eyebrow and followed him inside. Her eyes widened noticing the wine glasses, the table set for two, and candles illuminating everything in a golden hue.
"What's this?" she asked getting a closer look.
"Dinner for two." He purred in her ear before placing a kiss on her neck and pulling her back against his chest, he tilted her head to the side and sniffed at her neck
Smells good Spite purred licking her pulse.
"Spite behave." She scolded then moaned when he nipped her neck I behaved all night he wined before letting Lucanis have control back. she chuckled at how Spite could be so childish one moment and then seductive the next, sometimes his mood swings gave her whiplash, but she found it endearing all the same.
"I cooked your favourite." He smiled as he began to heat up the meal he had prepared earlier, she took her place at the table and sighed, it smelt wonderful
"Is there dessert?" she asked he turned to her and smirked.
"Perhaps." She shivered at the heat in his voice
WE HELPED COOK Spite said excitedly.
"I am sure you did." She teased. it was strange to have a conversation between the three of them, luckily Spite had a unique way of speaking so even though it was Lucanis's voice she could tell them apart easily. That and the odd otherworldly tone in his voice also helped.
She smiled at the dishes he laid on the table.
"Un pasto preparato con amore" She smiled watching him as he poured her some wine before taking his seat across from her.
"This looks delicious Lucanis." He smiled softly.
"We don't get nearly enough time alone. I have been planning this for a while." He admitted cutting into his steak, he took a bite and sighed wistfully, he had outdone himself tonight the meat was perfectly seasoned, he had been glad they had stopped at the market to replenish their supplies.
They ate their meal in Companiable silence, exchanging the occasional glance, after their meal Altara became quiet
"Now that your first Talon, does that mean you will be leaving us?" she asked timidly, she didnt want to bring it up but it had been eating at her since they got back, she was worried what his new responsibilities would be.
"No. We have a contract." He said rubbing the bridge of his nose. "Besides, she may have stepped down, but there's no stopping Catarina from giving all the orders." he chuckled. "I still can't believe she did that." he sighed, meeting her eyes.
She looked timid for a moment.
"Well, that's a relief. Because I don't want to do this without you," she admitted with a weak smile.
"I couldn't leave this place. Not with you here." he leaned forward his eyes pleading. "You'll have me for as long as I can put off the Crows." he took a sip of his wine and sighed. "Fucking Illario." He cursed.
"Do you regret imprisoning him?" She asked getting up from her seat to look into the fire her wine glass in her hand.
"no, not after everything he has done, He needed to be punished"
YESSSS PUNISHED! Spite growled.
"I was surprised you spared him at all, really." She grinned finishing her wine and placing her glass on the mantle piece.
"So was I," he admitted getting up to join her by the fire his empty wine glass on the table. he had to let Illario live despite his unforgivable act, after all, he was still family.
"I don't have alot to lose. What there is...Illario, Caterina...You." he whispered the last part as he turned from the fire to look at her.
"This team." he smiled at her.
"I'm not giving that up." he stepped closer pulling her into his arms. She smiled leaning into him her ear to his chest, listening to the steady beat of his heart.
They stayed like that for a moment just enjoying the quiet before they heard movement outside
"Perhaps we should retire for the evening." He said leaning back before moving to clean up the dishes. She smiled and helped nudging him with her hip as she helped do the drying up while he washed the dishes, he chuckled flicking soapy water at her and making her laugh.
"You two are pretty cozey." Neve teased making a beeline for the coffee pot. Lucanis gave her a playful glare
"I brewed fresh coffee, help yourself." He grinned when she nodded in thanks pouring a cup before turning to leave, she paused in the doorway
"Goodnight you two." she teased looking between them before leaving.
Altara grinned "Come on let's go to bed." She purred giving him an inviting look before running from the kitchen and heading for her room, she had her own surprise for him in store. Lucanis stood there in shock for a moment, the way she had said bed certainly had his attention
Up to something Spite growled in suspicion
"I have no doubt." Lucanis smiled before making his way toward the main hub that would lead to her room.
She grinned, pleased with her handy work, she had stolen all the pillows and furs she could find to make a nice little nest in the middle of the room, the lounger she usually napped on was pushed near the fish tank. she had lit a few candles and then slipped into something more comfortable, she had been out shopping in Traviso after hearing rumours that a new lingerie line from Orlais was in stock at a local boutique she had spent a tidy sum on the purple lacey number she had on under a black and purple silk dressing gown.
she had felt her heart pounding as she hurriedly got dressed she didnt know how long it would take Lucanis to take her up on her invitation. She grinned with excitement and turned to the door just as a soft knock was heard from the other side.
"Who is it?" she asked just in case it was someone else
"It's me." Lucanis purred
AND ME LUCANIS AND ME!! spite shouted she giggled hearing Lucanis telling him to keep his voice down. before entering. he paused in the doorway taking in the nest of pillows and furs before his eyes settled on hers.
He swallowed noticing the Gown.
"What this?" He said closing the door behind him and closing the distance between them, he pulled her closer and marvelled at the feel of her silky gown.
I like purple Spite growled nuzzling her neck, Lucanis groaned his hands settling on her exquisite behind. lifting the material slightly
"It's so smooth and cool." he purred "Is this for me." his voice a low purr as he began kissing her neck
"This gown? No." She purred stepping back "It's what's under it." She gave him a sultry look as he once more closed the distance between them reaching for the tie around her waist.
"Then perhaps I should unwrap my present?" he cooed tugging at the knot and giving her a seductive look. she bit her lip and his eyes were drawn to them, he swallowed he loved her lips. they were heart shaped her lower lip plump and delightfully kissable.
he leaned down pressing his lips to hers as he began to untie the knot. she moaned into his lips when he pulled her against his body once the knot was undone.
She grinned against his lips, he had yet to take in her outfit, too distracted by her lips and stealing her breath, his fingers gliding up to her shoulders to push the material away. it pooled at her feet. he sucked on her lower lip before pulling back to look down.
"Merda!" he cursed his eyes following the intricate patterned lace that cupped her breasts like a caress, the lace accentuating her curvaceous figure to perfection.
"Do you like it?" She purred.
"I thought you deserved a gift 1st Talon." She breathed his new title seductively before pushing his chest sharply, he gasped falling back into the nest she had made
"You could kill me right now and I would thank you." He whispered leaning back on his elbows as she dropped to her knees in front of him. "Maker you're beautiful," He said breathlessly as she crawled up to him, she threw a leg over him and straddled his waist pushing him down into the cushions.
"Now I have you right where I want you." She cooed leaning down to kiss him, he returned her kiss eagerly a hand sinking into her hair the other trailing down her side to her hip pulling her against his growing erection.
she pulled away playfully and tugged his hair until he tilted his head back so she could kiss and bite his neck. he sighed the hand that had been in her hair moving to join the other at her hips, he traced the lacey material.
"Purple suits you." he smirked only to gasp when she rolled her hips into him.
"What you do to me." he groaned I like this Spite purred in his ear she made short work of his armour peeling it from him piece by piece making sure to kiss and bite every inch of skin she revealed, whenever he tried to take control she would lean back and away from him and waggle a finger
"Let me take care of you." She cooed pushing him to lay back now that he was down to his leather trousers.
"How could I say no to that." He purred leaning back and watching her every move, she rolled her hips against his like a dance trailing her hands down her throat and around her breasts he growled his approval, he wanted so much to peel the lace away from her and kiss every inch of her but she seemed to be in a giving mood. she got off his lap and began to undo his belt. she pulled it from its loops and grinned.
"Give me your hands." She ordered, he raised an eyebrow at her in surprise.
"You want to bind me?" He purred, interesting, this was not something he thought would excite him. he gave her a look and she grinned.
"You trust me don't you?" She said in amusement, holding the belt up.
"With my life." He admitted offering his hands, she smiled seductively and used the belt like a slip knot to bind his hands, she tugged his hands above his head and pushed him to lay back
"Keep them there." She purred before moving to undo the laces of his breaches.
He groaned his hands now above his head, he was a little unsure but the hungry look she gave him made him remain still. Is this a game Spite grinned playfully appearing at his side, he made sure Lucanis noticed him before he tilted his head taking in Altara's outfit he circled around behind her and sniffed at her. smells like heat, lust. Hunger! He growled before dissipating. Lucanis's attention snapped back to hers when she pulled his trousers and underwear open enough to free him from the constricting material
"Dio" He gasped when she leaned down and kissed the tip. "you plan to kill me." He moaned as she licked him from base to tip.
"I plan to devour you." She purred before taking him into her mouth, He groaned his head tilting back.
"Merda!" he moaned it felt incredible, her mouth was so hot and wet his hips rocked of their own volition and she grinned taking him deeper.
"fuck!" He cursed if she kept this up he was going to embarrass himself, she felt his thighs shake his hips jerking pushing him deeper into her mouth.
She purred pressing her tongue under the head.
"Please I can't." He groaned his hands still above his head where in tight fists, she could see his muscles clenching as he tried not to cum she released him from her mouth her fingers curling around the base giving him a little squeeze
"Not yet." She purred stroking him slowly, when his eyes became clear again from the pleasure-filled haze she leaned back down and began to massage her tongue under the head.
He moaned loudly "You're killing me." He gasped writhing under her ministrations.
"only a little death." She grinned taking him back into her mouth and sucking him hard, his back arched his hips jerking her name falling from his lips as every muscle clenched then relaxed his thighs shaking as he grew harder in her mouth he was so close.
"Please." He gasped only for her to pull back once more
"Do you surrender 1st Talon." she purred in a challenge, the look he shot her sent heating straight between her legs.
"Never!" He growled defiantly despite his hair being a mess and his breathing being laboured from the pleasurable torture she was giving him. She squeezed his length and took him into her mouth determined to make him scream her name. She loved his voice, every purr every moan.
his voice was like velvet on her skin, a lover's caress, she loved it when he whispered naughty things in her ear when he purred as he kissed her neck. it was heaven.
He was at her mercy and he loved it, her mouth, he had never thought of her using it like this. She was his first relationship he knew the mechanics of it of course. and while inexperienced Altara had no complaints about his performance in the bedroom.
He gasped as she sucked and stroked him and he was back at the edge of oblivion
"I surrender!" He groaned as she twisted her wrist stroking down his length as she took every inch into her mouth, She grinned pressing her tongue against him and undulating it He gasped his hips bucking desperate for release.
She moaned as he came with a cry of her name. "Altara!" he gasped panting for breath as he spilled into her mouth, she swallowed every drop and then leaned back a look of satisfaction on her lips.
"Delicious." She purred licking her lips. She smirked taking in his wrecked appearance, his chest glistening with sweat the muscles on his stomach twitching and relaxing as he came down from his high he closed his eyes shivering as little aftershocks rippled through him.
His hair was a wild mess around his head now his hands still raised above his head. he looked at her in wonder
"You are a goddess." He panted, she leaned over him pressing her lips to his softly as she reached for the belt and undid it. As soon as his hands were unbound they were in her hair and she was under him.
"Temptress" He growled kissing her hungrily before trailing hot kisses down her neck and across the lace covering her breasts.
She moaned she loved it when he gave into lust he bit her throat and growled low in his throat
OUR TURN! Spite smirked against her skin, licking a trail down her belly.
"Spite!!" She gasped as he shoved her panties to the side and buried his face between her legs and devoured her.
"Oh maker!" She gasped, when Lucanis tasted her it was gentle probing a sensual dance of sensation but Spite was a different beast he probed her with his tongue and groaned inhaling her musk deeply before taking her clit between his lips using Lucanis's tongue to flick across her clit he growled the vibrations of it sending shockwaves of pleasure through her, she cried out in pleasure and then he stilled and the movements became gentle
"Lucanis." she moaned knowing he was once more in control. She moaned rolling her hips to the point he had to hold her down as he explored her, he slid a finger into her and began to pump it in time with his mouth, she gripped his hair and gasped her back arching as he sucked her clit, pumping his fingers inside her until she was writhing against the furs and tugging his hair desperately, he released her clit and began to trace patterns with his tongue through her folds occasionally flicking against her clit "Lucanis." She gasped as she came right up to the peak and fell over the edge.
He continued to lick her through her orgasm before pulling back and licking his lips with a groan.
"You taste divine." He purred before crawling over her to kiss her gently. She moaned tasting herself on his lips, she sighed as he settled against her laying between her legs, his head on her chest as he listened to her heartbeat.
"I could stay like this forever." He purred holding her close.
"Once we deal with the gods, we should go somewhere quiet for a few days," she said stroking her fingers through his hair. he purred leaning into her touch and kissing the top of her breasts before settling down again.
"You can come of course." she teased sensing Spite's presence as he nuzzled her breasts
Yess! He purred, Lucanis sat up slightly and looked down at her.
"You know with all your distractions I didnt finish unwrapping my gift." he purred glancing down her body and the lovely lace lingerie. She traced his cheek.
"We have time." She said her hand trailing down his chest. "Do you have the stamina" She teased with a raised eyebrow noticing he was still impressive despite their activities
"Always," He growled before kissing her breasts and tugging at the lace, taking a nipple into his mouth as soon as he pulled the racy material from her body.
She moaned arching her back and rolling him onto his back, she quickly pulled off her panties and helped him with his trousers and underwear that were already pushed down to his thighs from earlier, he arched his back to get them off and kicked them to the side before grabbing the back of her neck and pulling her lips against his in a passionate kiss he groaned into her lips as she straddled him and rolled her hips against his length.
She reached between them to guide him inside her both groaning at the sensation once she was fully seated on him she began to ride him her hands using his chest for support, he held her hips guiding her movements and groaned as her heat pulsated around him
Faster Spite urged them on. their movements grew faster soft cries of pleasure falling from her lips with every roll of their hips.
"Altara mi amore" He groaned rolling them over until she was on her back, he moved above her thrusting up as he hoisted her legs high on his hips so he could move deeper within her.
She arched her back and gasped his name as she came her hands tugging at his hair and scratching down his back.
"Yes!" She gasped, he worshiped her body as he moved kissing every inch and biting her breasts lightly as he moved faster. he groaned at the sensation of her as she closed in around him her heat pulsing in time with his thrusts as he pursued his release
"Serás mi muerte" He gasped rocking forward and capturing her lips, moaning into her mouth as he found release and spilled himself inside her.
They lay there panting catching their breath. he pulled the blankets over them and pulled her into his arms as he lay on his back, she curled against his side, resting her cheek on his chest as she traced invisible patterns through his chest hair. one of her legs between his. he closed his eyes and breathed deeply catching his breath. he stroked her hair and cooed at her
Closer Spite purred pulling her tighter into Lucanis arms basking in her warmth, it amused both of them to find Spite liked to cuddle.
The room was silent save for their breathing, she closed her eyes his heartbeat lulling her to sleep, Lucanis relaxed with her in his arms and closed his eyes
"Look after us while we sleep." Lucanis said softly letting Spite take over as he fell asleep. Spite looked at the woman in Lucanis's there arms and a soft smile played on his lips as he stroked fingers through her hair, she was warm and soft and smelt wonderful. he closed his eyes and settled into the cushions enjoying holding her. he kept watch over them watching the door to make sure nobody disturbed their rest.