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Dalos looked over the production numbers with a frown. The sales this month were horrible — well, maybe not that bad. Actually, his division had made a profit, but that was only to be expected. The company’s name alone would sell their products. However, he’d expected to see a much larger profit margin because of the new line of dildos recently launched at Somnia Terra.
There had been a fair amount of buzz at the recent trade shows, especially in the European market.
He pulled up the file to view the prototypes for toys in question. Upon closer inspection, he realized this recent line was basically the same as the old one with different colors. Was he relying so heavily on the brand, he’d allowed his division to grow stagnant?
What they needed was fresh meat. While he was pleased with the work done by the craftsmen employed by the company, something was missing. He didn’t know what, but there had to be something or someone out there who could jumpstart this sales slump.
Damn, he wished Maddox was here instead of on another headhunting trip.
His cock twitched as he thought of his lover with his long lithe body, piercing black eyes, and shaggy brown hair that touched the small of his back. How many hours had they lain together while he ran his fingers through Maddox’s wild mane?
His mother would shudder if she were here to see his choice of lovers. She wouldn’t object on the basis of Maddox’s gender, but to the fact that he was a Wood Elf.
Most High Elves thought the wild, nomadic savage Elves were beneath them. Dalos used to be of that mindset himself until he left his home several years ago. Many of his views had changed tremendously when he’d lost his former lover to his weak-willed older brother, Lalios.
He’d believed Aerwyn loved him, but in truth she was more interested in being queen, as his brother would one day ascend to the throne. She pretended to be heartbroken when she ended their relationship. The ethereal blonde beauty shed pretty tears and claimed Dalos was too brutish and forceful for her, while the sickly Lalios was more to her taste.
Dalos wasn’t fooled for a second. There had been a handful of instances when Aerwyn made disparaging comments about Lalios’s slight build and nasal intonations. She’d even hinted that Dalos should petition the council to usurp his older brother. He brushed those comments off because he thought himself in love, until her betrayal.
What really bothered him the most was that his brother, who he’d constantly defended, had known of Dalos’s feelings for the beautiful Aerwyn, but thought nothing of courting her. After a lot of soul searching, away from the influence of his family, he realized he was much better off without the lovely schemer.
Although she was indisputably the fairest woman among his people, Dalos knew she would have made him miserable with her constant demands for attention and the way she liked to stir up trouble.
Working for Somnia Terra had been a blessing. When he’d left Armenea, he found this peaceful island inhabited by otherworldly beings like himself. Some of them had left their homes in the other realm to explore the human world only to learn there was no going back because they were considered tainted.
The islanders sustained their lifestyles through a company that shared the same name of the island. If Dalos wanted to return to his homeland he probably could but once he found Somnia Terra, he had no desire to because he was instantly enchanted.
Somnia Terra the corporation was one of the largest makers of aphrodisiacs, homeopathic medications, and adult entertainments. By chance he met the owner of the popular company, a centuries old sorceress and was given a job based on his management skills, since he’d once commanded Armenea’s military.
Now he was an executive—the director of the sex toy division. In all his years he never imagined he would exchange his golden spear and arrows for a three-piece suit. He was content with his life for the most part. If only he could figure out this current dilemma.
He stood up and walked to the window overlooking the cove. Watching the crash of the waves against the rocks was therapeutic, serving to ease the tension in his tight body. He caught a glimpse of Manx, their head of security, walking along the beach. He was probably trolling for unwanted visitors. Dalos hoped for the sake of any would-be intruders they stayed away, or they’d likely be eaten. He’d heard Manx was hungry.
Dalos knew what he really needed — a quick fuck. Even if Maddox were here, that wouldn’t be possible. The sex had never been hotter with anyone else like it was with Maddox, but when they came together it was a constant struggle for control.
Both men were dominant personalities who liked to be in charge in their personal lives and in the bed. At first, they’d tried to work things out by taking turns being the one in charge in the bedroom, but they both grew restless with playing the sub. Their feelings for each other ran deep, but it was getting harder to deal with this issue.
Dalos thought about the last time they’d fucked. They’d both left the encounter with several bruises, bites and love marks. There was no one else he cared for more, but just once he wanted someone to bend to his will, let him take the lead. With Maddox, that wouldn’t happen. His lover wasn’t one to express his feelings, but Dalos could tell Maddox was of the same mind.
He didn’t want to lose Maddox, but something had to give. He had an idea of how he might resolve it but didn’t know how the Wood Elf would take the suggestion.
His mind drifted to his lover’s long, sinewy body. Maddox was lean, but he was all corded muscles. Even in a business suit and with shaggy long brown hair pulled back with a leather thong, the Wood Elf still looked wild and feral. His dark eyes always seemed as though they could see right through one’s soul.
He wasn’t handsome. It was too trite a word to describe all the character packed into his craggy features, but he had that certain something that made people give him a second and often a third look. Most women and quite a few men couldn’t help but stare when Maddox walked into a room, and he was all Dalos’s. A slow smile touched his lips at the thought of his virile lover.
Just then the door crashed open and then closed again. Only one person in the company dared to enter his office in such a manner. “You’re back earlier than expected,” Dalos greeted Maddox, his gaze never leaving the scene outside.
“Yes, Branimir wasn’t very hard to convince. He was very pleased with the package I had to offer him and decided to start working for the company right away.”
“I wonder how he’ll do working with the phoenix,” Dalos mused.
Maddox walked behind him and wrapped strong arms around his waist. “No longer my problem. I’m a headhunter, not personnel.”
Dalos’s cock jumped to attention when he felt Maddox’s warm breath against his ear. The Wood Elf nipped his ear lobe, before sucking it into his mouth. He lowered one muscular hand and cupped Dalos’s erection in the palm of his hand.
Dalos groaned in pleasure. “Mmm, I guess we’re of the same mind right now.” He leaned back against Maddox’s hard chest.
“Yes. I’ve been thinking about your cock and tight ass the entire plane ride home. I couldn’t wait for tonight.”
“I’m glad.” In one swift move, Dalos pulled out of his lover’s embrace and then turned to face him. He pulled Maddox against him, their mouths smashing together. Dalos thrust his tongue past delectable lips to taste and conquer, but Maddox would have none of that, his tongue meeting Dalos’s, dancing and twining around it in a sensual duel of passion.
Dalos untied the leather thong holding Maddox’s hair back before digging his fingers into the wild mane. He reveled in the feel of the soft curtain of hair between his fingers. Grinding his cock against Maddox’s thigh, Dalos was on fire. The heat coursing through his body was so intense he felt as though he’d burst into flames at any moment.
He tore his mouth away to catch his breath, his eyes locking with smoldering dark ones. He wanted this man more than he’d ever wanted anything. Needed him. Today, however, he wouldn’t let Maddox have his way. Yanking on the Wood Elf’s dark locks, he tugged the dark cape of hair, exposing the expanse of Maddox’s throat. He nipped at the tanned flesh, tasting and savoring the delicious flavor of his love. Dalos pressed kisses on Maddox’s neck and shoulders before releasing the grip.
This wasn’t enough. He wanted flesh on flesh contact. Maddox was obviously of the same mind, because they hurriedly undressed each other, not bothering to be careful with snaps or buttons, both frantic with the raging hunger that could only be satisfied by one thing.
When they both stood naked, rock hard, their cocks touching, he admired the sinewy symmetry of his lover’s body. He ran his fingers over Maddox’s tight pectorals lightly dusted with dark curly hair. “I don’t think I’ll ever grow tired of your body.”
Maddox lifted an eyebrow, a smug grin on his sensual lips. “Nor I yours. I’m pleased you missed me as much as I did you, but I will have my way again.”
“Oh, no you won’t. The last time I gave in to you. Now it’s my turn.”
Maddox’s eyes blazed. “But I need this.”
“As do I. More so than ever.” To demonstrate his point, Dalos wrapped his arms around Maddox’s waist, smashing his lover’s lips in a hungry kiss. He pushed his lover to the floor, lying on top of him, his knee wedged between hard thighs. Thoughts of pushing his hard cock into Maddox’s tight ass made him delirious with need. He pressed his prick against tight cheeks.
Maddox broke the kiss this time, a feral look in his eyes. “So, this is how it’s going to be again?”
“At this point, is there any other way?”
Understanding flittered across Maddox’s face. “I suppose not, but it doesn’t mean I’ll make it easy for you.”
Dalos quirked a brow. “Do you ever? I suppose I shouldn’t expect any differently now.” With that, he grasped Maddox by the wrists and pinned them above his head on the floor. “I intend to have this ass today,” he said before lowering his head to a taut nipple. Dalos ran his tongue across the flat bronzed disk, before taking the hard peak into his mouth, sucking voraciously.
Maddox gasped, writhing and moaning. “Damn you,” he muttered.
Dalos chuckled. “Stop pretending you don’t like this when your cock tells me otherwise.”
“This isn’t the part I’m complaining about.”
“Shh.” Dalos transferred his attention to Maddox’s other waiting nipple. He licked, laved and nibbled until it was swollen and distended. “Tell me you like this.”
Maddox bucked his hips, writhing beneath him. “You know I do.”
“Yes, I do, but you know I want to hear you say it.”
“You’re a son of a bitch, do you know that?”
Dalos chuckled as he trailed kisses in the middle of Maddox’s hard chest, painting it with his tongue. “But you love this son of a bitch, don’t you?”
He kissed a trail of blazing desire down the center of Maddox’s body until he reached the stiff member. He released the wrists he’d held firm and then grasped Maddox’s shaft within his fist.
“You’re so fucking hard,” Dalos whispered in wonder, gently brushing his lips at the reddened mushroom shaped tip. His eyes raked along the shaft, taking in the length and its thickness. Although Maddox had not been the first man he’d been with, he was certainly larger than his other lovers.
He enjoyed sucking his lover’s cock, reveling in the taste and texture, but being penetrated by something that big was quite another thing. Dalos wondered, if Maddox weren’t so large, if he could get used to receiving anal, but realized no matter the size, he naturally preferred being on the giving end. Besides pussy, there was nothing more erotic than having one’s cock squeezed by a tight ass and he enjoyed being inside Maddox’s. If only he didn’t have to fight so hard to have it.
“Stop teasing, damn you, and suck it.” Maddox lifted his hips again, obviously eager for the caress of Dalos’s mouth.
“With pleasure.” He opened his mouth around the rigid rod, sliding his lips along it until the tip hit the back of his throat.
“Oh,” Maddox groaned. “That feels good.”
Dalos took in another inch, relaxing his throat enough for the cock to get past his gag reflex.
Maddox dug his fingers in his hair, gripping tightly. “That’s it. Swallow my cock.” He thrust his hips forward, cramming his prick further down Dalos’s throat.
Slowly Dalos took in more of the delectable member, fondling Maddox’s balls in his hand as he went. His head bobbed up and down, his tongue savoring the rough texture of his lover’s cock. He went slowly at first, but then as the feelings washing through him grew more intense, Dalos increased the pace in fast frantic motions. He couldn’t get enough. His own cock was close to bursting, the turn on of gratifying Maddox heightening his own pleasure.
Maddox fucked Dalos’s mouth with hurried strokes as he chanted, “Yes. Dalos! Dalos! Dalos!”
Dalos grasped Maddox’s hips as the Wood Elf tensed. He knew from the way his partner moved completion was near. He tightened his lips around the throbbing member when a burst of tangy, salty seed splashed into his mouth. Dalos tried his best not to spill a drop of essence. Only when he was sure Maddox was finished coming did he lift his head, a grin tugging the corner of his lips. “Delicious. You know what would make this experience even better?”
Maddox’s breathing was erratic, his already dark eyes nearly obsidian. “What?” he asked raggedly.
“This.” With swift movements, he parted Maddox’s cheeks, nudged Maddox’s legs further apart, and pushed his cock past the tight anal ring.
“Uh!” Maddox gritted his teeth. “You had this planned, didn’t you?” he grunted.
Dalos chuckled, slowly sliding his entire length into his lover’s rectum. “Uh huh. You’re so fucking tight. Feels good. Feels really good,” he groaned, giving Maddox enough time to adjust to his cock. He wasn’t as large as Maddox, but he was by no means a small man.
“You don’t play fair.”
Dalos began to move, loving the feel of Maddox’s cock, which was already hard again, rubbing against his abdomen. “I can’t with you, but you know you like it.”
“You’re the only one I’d do this with. I guess I must love you,” Maddox grunted through gritted teeth.
“As if you’re suffering. Your prick is already hard again.”
“Next time, it will be my turn.”
“We’ll see about that.” Holding himself braced over Maddox’s body, Dalos rocked gently, knowing he wouldn’t be able to hold out much longer. He ground and thrust, their slick bodies rubbing against each other until he felt a tightness in his balls. “Yes!” he yelled his release, before collapsing on top of his lover, his cock still imbedded in Maddox’s ass.
It was only when his heart began to beat at a normal pace once more did he lift his head. He noticed the look in Maddox’s eyes, and realized though the other man had enjoyed it, it wasn’t on the same level as him. With a sigh, he shook his head. “This isn’t going to work, is it?”
