Chapter Three
Kade watched as Morgana drifted off to sleep. She was naked and in his bed, her fire red hair cascading about the pillow. When she tossed around in her sleep, the sheet slid down her chest, revealing a taut little pink nipple, and he smiled. Moving closer, he pulled the blankets close around her so that she wouldn’t catch a chill.
He remembered her wild eyes as she lay bound to the medical table, and he recalled how with but a simple touch, her body had succumbed to the raw pleasure he had awakened within her. Her long limber body, lean legs, and pert breasts were something that he would be unable to erase from his mind for a very long time. She was the most beautiful woman he had ever laid eyes on.
Remembering her stunning violet-colored eyes, he pushed a rebellious strand of hair out of her face. Those eyes told him a story of a woman who was used to taking charge, and in them he saw her struggle to submit to him, and the inner turmoil within her about whether to trust him.
Little did she know, he was actually on her side and wanted to take down Lord Nero as much as she did. For a very long time, he had bowed down to Lord Nero’s cruelty and had waited for the right moment in order to exact his revenge. Morgana was a crucial part of that plan. He had been part of an underground group that existed outside the city walls for some time now. They had detailed plans in place, following the comings and goings of the dark matter cargo ships, of the plants that stored the energy source, and the security schedules of everyone involved in keeping it safe. All they needed was the touch of magic in order to succeed, and Morgana was the solution to that.
His gaze shifted to the heavy metal bracelet on her wrist, the awful thing that kept her powers in captivity. Somehow, he would need to figure out how to remove the wristlet if they were going to succeed. He looked at the tribal markings around the band, running his fingers along the designs. Something within those characters had to give a clue as to what it said; he just needed to understand what they meant. Maybe it was some form of ancient Erassan language, or a special dialect of some kind.
He would have to find someone who could read it, maybe someone who was magically inclined as well. His thoughts drifted to the stories he had heard of Eridell and the Hall of Magic. Maybe he would find the answer there.
Once he made sure Morgana was fully asleep, her breathing steady and even, he left the room and entered his study. Booting up his computer, a contraption that Terranovum scientists had discovered years ago, he began to research ancient Erassan dialects, specifically those connected with human magic. He read for a few more hours before returning to his room and curling up in bed with his redheaded sorceress. His mind was mottled with all sorts of information, none of it revealing the answer to his inquiry involving that wretched bracelet.
Pulling her up close to him, he marveled at her tiny size compared to his own. She fit right up against him, his larger body spooning her smaller one. His arm around her waist, he drifted off to sleep, wondering how he had ever slept alone when he could have had a soft woman to have and to hold, and to care for. How could things ever go back to being the same, now that he had met Morgana? Her pretty eyes, her saucy smile, and the delicious moans he had wrung out of her gorgeous limber body haunted his dreams.
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A few hours later, morning broke and sunlight streamed in through the windows. Kade woke and detangled himself gently from Morgana, carefully to avoid jolting her from her sleep. He changed into a fresh set of clothes, made his way back into the kitchen, and prepared her a large portion of eggs, bacon, and toast. He wanted to make sure that she had plenty to eat so she would remain healthy. Heading into the bedroom, he sat beside her and gently shook her awake.
Groggily, Morgana opened her eyes, her violet irises bright against her pale skin. A soft, but slightly shy smile played at the edges of her lips as she saw him sit down next to her.
“Morning,” she murmured softly, her voice still heavy with traces of sleep.
“I brought you breakfast.”
“Mhhhmmm. I was wondering why I smelled the delicious scent of bacon on the air. I’m starving. Thank you.” A soft blush crept up her face as she looked over at the plate, her desire for the food clear in her face. He handed her the platter and put a small table over her lap, something he had made himself for the purpose of having breakfast in bed. She placed the dish on the table and dug right in, thanking him again for thinking of her.
“When you’re finished, please put on the clothing I gave you. We may venture out today so that I can show you some of the city. I want you to be aware of what is around us, so that you may stay safe.”
“Yes, sir,” she said softly, eyeing the sheer red human slave uniform placed over a nearby chair. She shivered. Noticing her chest was bare to his eyes, she pulled up the covers a little higher in order to shield herself.
“I’ll be right down the hall. Call me if you need anything.”
“Okay. I will. Thanks,” she said while dropping her eyes, adding in a “sir” after a moment’s pause.
Looking back at her for one last second, Kade finally turned away and exited the room. He went back into his study to see if he could find any more clues concerning the markings on the bracelet. Not long after, he heard little feet pad into the room and he raised his eyes to meet hers. He noticed the sheer red fabric hugging her curves, further highlighting her brilliant red hair. She looked the picture of a little firecracker.
“Kade?”
“Yes?”
“Am I to wear this plug in my bottom much longer?”
“No. Come here and bend over the table. Bare your bottom for me.”
Shyly, as her face reddened adorably, she followed his instructions, revealing her gorgeous backside. She was a picture of submissive innocence as she bent over his desk, allowing the purple base of the plug to be seen between her tight cheeks. Grasping, he pulled it out slowly, and she gasped at the feeling. A loud pop sounded when the plug was finally free, and he heard her whine at the loss of it. He laughed slightly before allowing her to rise and cover herself.
He couldn’t wait to take her there. His cock hardened at the thought. Trying to distract himself, his gaze fell to the hunk of metal at her wrist.
“Do you know anything about what that bracelet of yours might say?”
Lifting her arm, she stared down at the hunk of metal. Shaking her head, she looked back at him.
Taking a closer look, she studied the characters. “The text looks familiar; like I’ve seen it somewhere before in my reading.” Pausing, her face twisted with concentration, and Kade couldn’t help but smile at the sight.
“If only I could travel to the Hall of Magic, then I could look into the history archives. I think I vaguely remember something like it there…”
“Do you know much about that place?”
“It used to be my home. I would walk its halls every day.”
A loud knock sounded on the door, startling the two of them with its ferocity. Kade rose from his heavy dark wooden desk and walked toward the door.
“You are not to speak unless spoken to. Is that clear?”
“Yes, sir,” she replied a bit timidly, a nervous glimmer passing over her features.
Hesitantly, she followed Kade out of his study and stood in the doorway. She watched as he opened the front door. Kade’s eyes narrowed slightly when he realized who their morning visitor was. Lord Nero stood in front of him, a smirk apparent on his lips. Kade watched the cruel man’s hungry gaze as it traveled over his shoulder and fell on Morgana, who had come up behind him. He felt her place a small hand on his back, allowing him to shield her from Lord Nero’s ire.
“Well, going to invite me in, doctor?” Lord Nero sneered.
“Of course. Come on in, Lord Nero.”
Begrudgingly, Kade moved aside so that the man could come in the door. Lord Nero’s black eyes searched around his home for a moment before settling back on Morgana. For some reason, Kade could never get used to Lord Nero’s appearance and even just looking at the man unsettled him. For one thing, he was large, even by Kade’s standards. He wore no shirt, but that only seemed to emphasize the rippling muscles of his chest and the baldness of his head. Black tribal tattoos snaked around every inch of bare skin, giving him an incredibly ominous appearance. Heavy gold hoops lined the man’s entire ear, while a thin gold chain connected to a large golden stud in his nose.
But regardless of his appearance, the thing itching at Kade’s consciousness the most was the hungry look on Lord Nero’s face as he gazed upon Morgana. It was almost as though he wanted to take her right there, in the entrance to his home.
Looking back at Morgana, he saw her steel herself. He saw the look of angry confidence come back into her eyes, replacing the momentary fear he had seen when Lord Nero had first arrived. Her violet eyes sparkled with her tenacity, and a fire like he had never seen before flared to life. It was a wonder to see.
“For what reason have we been honored by your visit, Lord Nero?” Kade said, breaking the tense silence, still using his body to separate the two.
“I thought I’d pay a visit, see how our little prisoner is getting along with one of my prized doctors. I assume you’ve given her a full examination?” Lord Nero said, his voice invoking something deep in Kade, something primal that he could only identify as anger and jealousy intertwined. This man had no right. Absolutely none.
Kade took a deep breath, remembering his position. Lord Nero was the leader of D’Lormere. He had to bide his time before everything he had planned would come to fruition.
“She is healthy enough. A tad on the skinny side, but I plan to fix that with healthy meals. Another few pounds and she will be as strong as ever.”
“And her breeding capabilities?” Lord Nero asked, his eyes dropping suggestively to what lay between Morgana’s legs. Kade saw her shiver in disgust before he answered.
“I see no reason why she could not bear children. She is sexually responsive, and has hips that would do well during childbirth.”
A sickening smile came over Lord Nero’s lips and it chilled Kade to the bone.
“What do you think, Morgana? Would you like to lie with the last Soul Eater on the planet? Would you like to carry my children?”
Kade stepped forward, cutting off Morgana as she began to speak, her anger clear in her voice.
“Lord Nero, I recall that you wanted me to pass on my bloodline. I have already laid my claim on this woman. She submits to me.”
“She does, huh? Now that, I would like to see.”
Kade took a deep breath and turned toward her. He met her eyes, imploring her to submit to him, for her own good. She watched him quizzically, almost like an animal startled by a bright light in the road. Moving closer to her, he grazed his fingers across her shoulders, tracing the smooth skin of her neck, and then he forcefully gripped a handful of her gorgeous red locks in his fist. Her mouth opened as a soft sigh left her lips. Her eyes fluttered, and he could see in them her wariness fighting the desire that threatened to come to the surface.
“Kneel.”
For a moment, she hesitated, her eyes moving from his to Lord Nero behind him. He tugged her hair roughly to turn her attention back to him. Almost imperceptibly, she nodded to him and began slowly to drop to her knees. Kade allowed himself to smile softly, knowing Lord Nero couldn’t see his face, and he released his hold on her hair so that she could kneel before him.
“I want you to kiss the hand that punished you yesterday, the hand that spanked your bottom so hard that it matched the pretty red hair on your head. When you are finished doing that, I want you to thank me for putting you over my knee, baring your bottom, and spanking you in order to teach you to behave.”
Her lower lip pouted almost immediately in response before she caught herself. Her expression calmed, but her eyes shot daggers at him. He knew her inner turmoil, how she hated the fact that he told her greatest enemy that he had punished her like a child. Unfortunately, this was necessary. Kade knew that unless he marked Morgana as his own, Lord Nero would take her from him. He could not let that happen. He knew how Lord Nero treated his women, and in no way would he let his little sorceress fall victim to his evil clutches.
After a long moment, something changed in her eyes, and her fingers moved to cup his right hand. She turned his palm over and brought her lips to it, placing a soft kiss that ignited a fire that raged underneath his skin.
His heart pounded as she began to speak. He felt his cock stiffen at her submissive posture as she pulled her soft lips away from him.
“Thank you, sir, for putting me over your knee, baring my bottom, and spanking me until I learned the error of my ways. I am yours to do with whatever you wish, sir.”
Visions of her naked bottom dancing under his punishing palm came to mind. He knew how much she had enjoyed submitting to him; her body had told him exactly how much. His cock felt impossibly tight under the constraints of his pants. Morgana lowered her eyes, and Kade turned back to Lord Nero.
“Lord Nero, with all due respect, I claim this woman as mine. I will breed her and pass on my bloodline, just as you wished for me to do.”
“It is my great joy to see such a wild woman submit to you, doctor. Once a great sorceress of Legeari, and now, a simple woman put over a D’Lormerean man’s knee and spanked. Keep up the good work. I expected no less from you.” The smile that followed made Kade feel sick, knowing exactly what the man was imagining.
Kade glanced back at Morgana, still kneeling on the floor, and watched her little hands clench into tight fists. Quickly, he placed a hand on her head in order to stop her from doing or saying anything. Thankfully, it worked, and she didn’t utter a sound.
“She’s a feisty one, my lord, but I’m sure some more quality time over my knee will teach her to be a good girl.”
“Be sure to take her to the punishment block and show her what happens to naughty wives here in Drentine.”
“Of course.”
“I could enter her into today’s schedule, if you like.”
“No, not quite yet. I will show her what her naughty behavior could result in. I’m sure after she sees some of the women paddled for their wrongdoings, she will think twice before she misbehaves.”
“Good. If you deem punishment necessary, I will most certainly be in attendance.”
“Thank you, Lord Nero. I will let you know if I require it.” Kade forced himself to smile despite his simmering anger.
“I expect updates on this one. I will be watching closely to make sure you can manage her; if not, I will take her for myself.”
“My lord, I would expect no less. You can trust that you have put her in good hands.”
Lord Nero nodded, his features dangerously glinting in Morgana’s direction before he turned away.
“I must take my leave now. See to it that she is pregnant soon.”
Kade nodded his agreement before Lord Nero opened his front door and left. For a long moment, neither of them breathed as they listened for sounds of the evil man’s departure. Finally, after what seemed like forever, Morgana rose to her feet and glared back at him.
“How dare you…!”