Chapter 7
“You’ve been redecorating while I’ve been away,” Fara said as they walked around the outside of the central courtyard.
“There’s a lot of unused space. Some of it will stay empty, until someone moves in to take it. But I can use a lot of it,” Rys responded. “Do you have any idea how boring it is to spend all day in my office, only to then immediately go to my bedroom?”
“Yes,” she said. “Because I’ve done that. Although I often didn’t have an office.”
He chuckled, and she smiled in return. They watched as several Kinadain aides shuffled through the hedge maze, too caught up in conversation to notice their watchers.
“Then you know why I’m varying things up. It gives me something to do, and then somewhere to go later. I want an atelier to study and practice my magic; an actual study and receiving room for private, thoughtful conversations where I’m not necessarily ‘King Talarys;’ and I want some baths,” he said.
“We have baths, Rys. Huge ones. Maria tells us all about how you fuck her in them,” Fara said flatly.
“Really?” he asked.
“Are you asking whether we have baths, or if Maria brags about her sex life?”
“Both.”
She rolled her eyes. “Walked right into that one. Smartass. She goes into great detail about you and the things you do to her. I swear Alsia should have died of heatstroke by now, with how overheated she looks most of the time when talking with Maria in hushed whispers.”
“And you?” Rys refused to let Fara bring this topic up and walk away without giving her own opinion.
For entirely impersonal reasons, of course. Also, because the way her ears and tails were drooping as he pressed her on the topic made it clear that she regretted bringing this up with each passing second. If he grinned for even a moment, he knew that she’d snarl at him and run away. So he kept a straight face and a steady tone.
“You’re such an ass,” Fara mumbled, then raised her voice. “I’ve been around for a while, Rys. I think I can show you a good time in bed.” She tried to meet his gaze, but failed, her eyes instead locking onto his jawline.
“Oh? Is it time for that reward?” he said.
His hand reached out and brushed her face. She froze with a gasp. Her tails shot bolt upright.
Then she broke the spell. “Baths,” she gasped out. “They’re ready, right? Let’s try them out.”
And then she ran off.
But this time, he didn’t let her get away.
Huge, grandiose bathhouses had been a symbol of wealth and excess in the Infernal Empire, and particularly Ruathym, Rys’s birthplace and the Empire’s capital. Infernals had delighted in the variety of liquids they bathed in. They created all manner of concoctions for no purpose other than to coat their bodies in, and to relax in for hours at a time.
Actual cleanliness wasn’t the objective. Infernals had magic for that. Bathhouses were for relaxing, socializing, and sometimes obscenely huge orgies organized by the succubi that went on for days or even weeks.
Rys had never appreciated most of the more opulent baths or liquids. Infernals weren’t human and bathed in ridiculous things. Tar, entire tubs full of the tears of children, tree sap, honey, semen—the list went on. Olive oil had been a popular choice, and Lacrissa had maintained an actual blood bath for over a decade once.
But Rys had always adored the enormous variety of mineral waters. The different textures, colors, and soaps available made for a nice experience when he wanted to relax. Soaking for an hour while pondering a problem, sometimes with a succubus or three, had always been a great way to pass the time.
What he wanted to do was recreate a grand design he remembered from his early days of freedom from Lacrissa. A multi-story terraced complex of cascading bathtubs carved from marble, with self-regulated cleaning systems, huge changing rooms, and dozens of different types of water.
Of course, he hadn’t built it yet. Rys could carve out such a structure within a day, but the problem was how to run it. The plumbing was one thing, the mechanisms to control it were another. While he knew plenty about mechanisms to control the flow of water, this would be on a whole new level from anything he had touched.
Finishing it would require summoning knowledge devils for engineering help and importing magitech to handle some of the more complex systems.
Vallis had stared at Rys as though he had gone mad when he explained his plan and the necessary purchases. She then nearly collapsed on her desk once she realized he was serious.
For now, he just had a large hot spring, paved with natural stone and drawing on the nearby spring water. This, at least, he had built without much trouble or a screaming Viceroy.
The changing room contained Fara’s clothes already, and Rys stripped and headed in. A small sign sat on a shelf. If she had hung it up, it would tell others not to enter. But she hadn’t hung it up, so he intruded.
Fara stood at the edge of the hot spring, her tails bunched up around her naked body as she dipped one foot into the water. A blush rose to her cheeks once she spotted Rys, but she showed no other reaction.
Instead, she slipped into the steaming mineral water with a sigh of satisfaction. Her black tails submerged with her body, but somehow remained voluminous and fluffy. A thin layer of light wrapped around them and protected them from the water.
Rys stepped into the pool and moved toward her. Fara’s eyes followed his every movement.
“I get the feeling you’ve been waiting for this,” he said.
“Mina told me about this place,” the black fox admitted. “You do realize she’s already memorized your daily schedule, right? She’s probably wondering where you are right now, as you’re deviating from it.”
Given he was pretty sure Mina was watching them from above right now, he doubted that.
“Let’s not talk about Mina,” he said. He sat next to her, but just far enough away to stop her from naturally leaning into him.
As he expected, she tried to do exactly that. A frown crossed her face when she nearly toppled over, and she scooched over to sit next to him, then repeated her motion. Her head rested against his shoulder while her tails fanned out behind him. Their tips stroked his back, tickling him.
The urge to run his hands through them grew with each passing second. Fara’s tails were a temptation man was not built to resist. Fortunately, they were all his.
The two fell into a companionable silence. Or it would be one, if it weren’t for the fact that Fara was trying and failing to build up to something.
Despite his desire to take her, Rys wanted her to take this final step. Only then would she truly be his.
Once it became clear she wasn’t ready yet, he slipped away and drifted into the pool. The heat washed over his muscles.
Fara watched him, eyes lidded and tails weaving as she soaked in his naked form. He did the same to hers.
Droplets of water traced lines along her pale skin and the naked curves of her body. He took in her pert, delicate breasts and lithe, muscled frame. Beneath the water, her balanced hips hid the supple curves of her ass, but he saw the pink slit between her legs. Fara kept herself very trim down there, it seemed.
As if in response to his attention, her tails began to wave back and forth behind her. They beckoned him, tantalizing him. He drifted back to her.
“Like what you see?” she asked, not a hint of nervousness in her tone.
Rather than say anything, he decided to show her his answer. He stood over her. One of his hands ran through her tails, and she moaned in ecstasy. His erect cock hung over her face. Fara stared up at it and smiled.
“That’s a nice answer,” she murmured.
“You said you wanted something special to return to.” Rys reached out with his other hand and stroked her cheek. She leaned into his touch, her eyes fluttering closed. “Tell me, Fara, is the sex that special thing, or is it me?”
Fara huffed and crossed her arms beneath her naked tits, pushing them up and making them appear larger than they were.
“Maria warned me that you might do this,” she said. “You’re fucking my tail with your hand, and have your massive cock right over my face, ready for me to enjoy? Do you have to play world-conquering controlling overlord, Rys?”
He chuckled and ran his hand through her tail again, eliciting a gasp. His length pressed against her face. Fara gulped, but didn’t respond to the flesh against her cheek.
“I can’t stop what I am,” he said. “Plus, it’s fun.”
“For you,” she said.
Then, to her surprise, Rys got out of the hot spring. Fara’s arms reached for him, before she realized what she was doing and stopped herself. Her tails lowered and she clutched her body.
“Perhaps we can finish our conversation tonight?” Rys offered.
“Tonight?” Her eyes lit up.
“In my bedroom. I’ll make sure nobody else ties me up,” he said.
With that, he left his fox aching for him. Her fingers thrust into her crotch as he left, her eyes desperately wishing for him to come back and take her.
But he had already won. All he had to do was wait a few hours, and she’d be waiting for him, like a present asking to be unwrapped.
The rest of the day passed quickly. Grigor and Fred wanted input on the Labyrinth dive to deal with the undead dragon. Mina wanted affection and praise. The administrators kept to themselves, although Rys made it clear that he would be busy tonight and tomorrow morning.
Just in case Maria or Alsia got any ideas. Vallis waggled her eyebrows at him when he let her know, her hands beneath her desk.
“Did Fara complain to you?” Rys asked Vallis.
“You left her with a deep, aching need, Rys. Pretty damn mean for a guy known as the Incubus King.” Vallis grinned. “Or is that why you have that name? The Lilim seem to long for you more and more with every day that you don’t touch them. Can’t say I get it.”
“Denial is a powerful weapon, especially if somebody wants you,” he said, absolutely aware of the irony of Vallis pretending that she doesn’t understand the power of denying sex.
“Right.” She paused. “I am absolutely learning some manipulative shit from you, aren’t I?”
“Does that bother you?”
Vallis frowned. “I don’t know. But I do know that Fara is happy, and Mina said that what happened in the hot spring was hot as fuck. She’s, uh…”
“I’m not letting her record my sex with Fara on a recording crystal, just so you know. She’s my next stop,” Rys said. He gave Vallis a serious look before he left. “Maybe think about what you want, before worrying about what I’m doing with others.”
She stared at him with wide eyes, and her hands suddenly shot above the desk. Her cheeks glowed bright red.
He left, then visited Mina again. This time, he chided her, and set some boundaries on her spying.
Mostly because Fara would probably serve her niece for lunch if she found out that she had been recorded during sex. Rys had spent most of his life around succubi. He didn’t give a damn about Mina’s hobbies, but Fara needed to give permission first.
Then Mina could do what she wanted.
Finally, the sun set. Rys made sure to wait until it was truly night, and not merely twilight or dusk.
Maybe he was being a little mean. But he was an old hand at this game. Fara wasn’t going anywhere.
He entered his bedroom. As expected, a familiar fluffy-tailed resident lounged on his bed. She wore a seductive set of nightwear—lacier and more interesting than he had expected from her, actually. It consisted of a sheer violet gown with a violet knot over her collar that parted over her belly and crotch. A tiny set of lacy black panties barely covered her crotch, and her breasts hung free of any bindings or underwear.
Fara pretended to read when he entered, but immediately set the book aside without using a bookmark. Raising an eyebrow, Rys began to undress.
“Well?” she asked, excitement laced throughout her voice. He could see her arousal darkening her panties further, and her nipples stood at attention.
“Let’s start where we left off,” he said, resisting the urge to smirk. “Is the sex the special thing you returned for, or me?”
She glared at him. “Fucking hell, Rys. I’m here, waiting for you like a bitch in heat, and you really do want to do this?”
He laughed. “Well, at least you’re honest.”
He threw his clothes in the laundry hamper. Then he sat on the edge of the bed and stared at her.
“Last time we spoke, you made the decision to serve me. But you’ve focused entirely on Mina since then. Let’s finish what you started, Fara,” he said. “What do you plan to do?”
She crawled across the bed to him and settled her head on his shoulder. His hands slipped into her tails and she sighed.
“This,” she mumbled. “This is what I plan to do. Be with you. I want to try this. My clan chewed me up and spat me out, and you helped me realize how much I have regretted not walking away from them earlier. More than that, I regretted never doing so many other things in my life. I don’t want to add to my regrets by ignoring you, Rys.”
“Are you sure you won’t regret being with me?” One of his hands tickled her fox ears, and she smiled in return.
“Maybe, but I’ve been wrong about you so far. Everything up until I met you has been about others. I want to indulge. Maybe that will be a mistake, but I think that I’ll enjoy this time, however long it is,” she said.
“I half expected you to say a cliché,” he said.
She laughed. “‘Better to have loved and lost, than to have never loved at all?’” she quoted. “It’s a nice saying. But given who you are, we’ll see if I ever have a chance to lose you at all. I’m on my third generation of the Tornnes family with Vallis, but you’ve seen continents fall that I haven’t even heard of.”
“I like to bring people with me,” Rys said. “And we have a few centuries to work something out for you. So, does that make me the special one?”
“You are incorrigible.” But Fara laughed. “Yes, you ass, I want you. I like you. I love being around you. Let’s see if that turns into actual love.”
Her hands cupped his cheeks, but he made the first move. Leaning in, he pressed his lips against hers. His tongue slipped inside and pressed her tongue against the roof of her mouth. Her eyes widened for a moment, before closing with a moan.
He pushed her backward, and she toppled onto the bed. One of his hands ran through her tails, which curled around him as if to imprison him. His cock stood painfully erect. Her hands rubbed against it and her fingers ran a ring around his very tip. His massive length rubbed against her bare flesh as he crushed her against the bed.
Their heated kiss continued. Soft moans rumbled in his throat. Fluffy sensations tickled bare skin and sweat glistened along both their bodies. Fara throbbed with heat as she responded desperately to Rys’s attention. Her panties soaked through, the juices dripping onto her thighs and rubbing onto him. Her painfully erect nipples rubbed against his bare chest as her tits pressed into him.
“Tell me that you want this?” he asked as he broke the kiss.
“I want this,” she gasped out.
“What do you want?”
“For you to fuck me.”
He grinned as he fingered her panties. “How? You compared yourself to a bitch in heat earlier?”
“Just fuck me, Rys,” she said, eyes glazed with lust. “Use that fat cock of yours and show me why you’re the Incubus King.”
“I don’t hear a please?” he teased.
She glowered at him. “Fuck me, Rys. Make love to me. Slam your cock into me. Does one of those work?”
He laughed and dove in for a second kiss. “I hadn’t expected you to actually ask like that.”
“You asshole,” she mumbled around his lips.
With such enthusiastic permission, how could he refuse her? Rys peeled her dripping wet panties off, and they left lines on her pale legs wherever they touched.
Fara’s pretty pink pussy begged for his attention, its lips opening up and dribbling juices all over the bedsheets.
“You’re a messy little fox, aren’t you?” he said.
“Not yet,” she said. Her fingers opened her slit wide while her eyes took in his erection. “You still need to fill me up, so I can really show you how messy I get.”
Rys straightened up so that he was kneeling in front of her. Fara rubbed her feet up and down his bare back. Her tails tickled his neck and shoulders. Her eyes locked onto his, and all he saw was her raw need.
He rubbed his cock along her soaked slit and she moaned.
“Rys,” she whined. “I already begged.”
“You didn’t say please.”
“Please fuck me?” she asked plaintively. One of her hands reached for his cock, but he batted it away and her black fox ears flattened against her head.
“Good fox,” he said.
Then he hilted himself inside Fara. She gasped and threw her head back. Her insides wrapped around his cock as he pressed against her. His balls bounced against her ass as he bottomed out.
“You’re so fucking huge,” she gasped out. “Maria wasn’t lying when she said you reshaped her.”
“There’s a reason I know I can take my time with seduction,” Rys said.
He pulled back, and Fara moaned again. Her lips quivered as he held himself right at the edge of her entrance.
“After all, you won’t be thinking about anyone ever again,” he added.
Then he began to thrust into her. Fara’s voice turned into lewd music. Wet squelching and slapping sounds echoed throughout the room every time Rys shoved his cock deep inside her.
Fara’s legs suddenly spasmed and locked around his back. Her muscles tightened. So did her pussy, and she tried to milk him.
“Don’t stop,” she gasped out in the middle of orgasm. “Keep fucking me like that!”
He obliged. Her moans turned to screams as he melted his fox with pleasure. Juices built up in a puddle beneath where they were connected.
Eventually, he felt himself approach a climax of his own.
“You wanted to be filled, didn’t you, you messy little fox?” he growled.
“Yes! I want to feel that heat inside me,” Fara said, her eyes lost in pleasure as she met his gaze.
He slammed his cock deep inside her and let himself go. Thick ropes of his seed pumped into Fara. Her tongue lolled out of her mouth as she twitched on the bed.
Rys bucked against her to shake out the last few shots, ensuring that he emptied everything into her. It wouldn’t do to skimp, after all.
Then he popped his cock out of Fara’s pussy and watched as she made a mess of his bed. Fat globs of white drooled out of her despoiled slit and piled up on the sheets. They mixed with her juices like honey and wine.
Fara grinned at him and tightened her legs around his back.
“You have more where that came from, right?” she asked.
Then she flipped him over, gripped his cock, and slipped him inside her. Tonight would be a very long night.
But he knew that Fara enjoyed her special reward, and that he had claimed his fox for life.