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Reckless Abandonment	By : bsoffia Category: Anita Blake > Slash Views: 3414 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Richard paced the bedroom and yelled at himself. He was such a chicken. So he crawled into bed and curled up next to Jean-Claude earlier. So what? He freaked out ten minutes later when he realized he was cuddling with another MAN! Even then, he stayed where he was… his need to be close to the Master of the City overwhelmed everything else.
What he didn’t count on was Jason showing up. The young wolf was surprised to find the Ulfric in bed with his lover, and he wasn’t happy. Jason’s horrified expression and sad eyes made Richard feel like a third wheel. That was his last straw. He fled.
Now he was back in the room where he woke up. This was his safe place. He would stay here while he waited for the vampire to appear. In the meantime, he fought his compulsion to escape and suppressed his desire for Jean-Claude. The first was easy. The second was…. much harder. Every time Richard thought about the vampire, the room got very warm and he remembered the two kisses they shared…
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Richard felt it the second Jean-Claude opened his eyes and took his first breath. The cool prickly sensation started at the back of his neck and tingled down his spine. He shuddered when the vampire dropped his shields and allowed his power to flow through him. It was as if Jean-Claude was caressing him deep inside and he reached places no one had touched before. Their energies found each other and transformed into a lightning bolt that shot through them both.
Richard gasped and collapsed to the floor. His limbs twitched involuntarily. It was like he had suffered a severe electrical shock. His body was on fire and his insides were mush. He couldn’t understand what was happening. It had never been like this before. Most days he didn’t even know the vampire was awake, let alone have a fit the second he woke up!
This meant only one thing; Jean-Claude’s power had grown significantly and his current proximity to the vampire triggered this reaction. The wolf pulled himself to his feet and staggered to the small but elegant loveseat beside the bed. He had forgotten how strongly Jean-Claude could affect him. Richard hated being used and manipulated, but he rode the wave of power with unadulterated joy. He couldn’t stop himself; he felt alive for the first time in months.
And then it was gone. Jean-Claude shut down the marks between them when he realized what had happened. But Richard didn’t blame him… much. It had never been this intense between them before and the vampire was as shocked and confused as he was. A small part of him was he was glad he wasn’t the only one out of the metaphysical loop this time around; the larger part couldn’t wait for Jean-Claude to arrive.
He sank into the loveseat, closed his eyes and basked in the afterglow of the power surge. It didn’t last long before it wound down and left him empty. The mix was irresistible and addictive and he couldn’t wait for his next fix. He imagined Jean-Claude’s energies mingled with his and wondered what it would like if their bodies were entwined at the same time. It opened his mind to stunning new possibilities and the Ulfric began to plot.
If their powers were such a heady combination when they were apart, what would happen if they were touching or making love when all the shields were down? Richard’s lips curled up in a cunning smile. An experiment was in order to explore their ‘mutual’ powers. There was no way the vampire could turn him down this time!
A few minutes later, Jean-Claude gilded through the door like a summer breeze. His black silk robe was firmly belted around his slim waist and the garment clung to his body like a lover’s embrace. He was pale, achingly beautiful, and as tempting as the devil himself.
Richard’s breath caught in his throat and his mouth went dry. His body tightened and reacted almost violently at the sight of the beautiful vampire before him. The plan deserted him as his excitement mounted; he was firm and bulging underneath the constraints of his tight jeans. His body had a mind of its own and it didn’t require any rationalizations.
Jean-Claude looked at him curiously before speaking. He knew full well what was happening with Richard, but he gave no indication of that knowledge. “Good evening, mon loup,” he murmured in a sexy purr that drove the wolf crazy. “I trust you slept well and had a decent meal.”

“If you call being unconscious good sleep, then I’ve never had better!” The words snapped out before Richard could stop them. He knew he deserved what he got for his atrocious behavior last night, but he wasn’t happy about it.

Jean-Claude smiled and Richard’s heart sputtered. “I apologize for mon amour’s actions. He did not understand and reacted rashly.” The vampire sighed and looked away.

“Asher disobeyed my direct orders. I assure you he is being punished as we speak. I hope you will forgive his foolish actions, he only meant to protect me.” Jean-Claude’s voice was tinged with sadness and Richard knew Asher and Nathaniel weren’t the only ones suffering.

He felt heartsick. He was sorry he made such a mess of things. This was a far cry from his feelings at breakfast. Back then, he was laughing inside at Asher’s predicament, but now he realized they weren’t so different after all. He was denied sex last night as well and it felt like his heart had been rent in two. It wasn’t something he wouldn’t wish on his worst enemy. If Asher hadn’t cold cocked him, he would have spent the entire night tormenting himself and hating Jean-Claude. Only God knew what he would have done if he was awake. So maybe the blond vampire actually did him a favor…

Richard sighed. These sobering thoughts brought him down, but they did nothing to temper the desire he felt for Jean-Claude. In fact, he yearned to be close to vampire now more than ever. He wanted to crush Jean-Claude to him and drive the sadness from his eyes. He wanted the vampire thrashing beneath him, screaming his name in ecstasy. He wanted… an aspirin. His head was throbbing and the wayward thoughts buzzing in his mind made him dizzy.

“Why did you ask me to stay? What do you want to talk about?” Richard asked gruffly. He had to control himself. Jean-Claude had his serious face on. It was evident the Master of the City was not interested in hanky panky of any kind. Richard sighed again. Jean-Claude threw him an odd look and spoke slowly and clearly.

“Mon loup, it is time you stopped being a child and act like a leader. You are the Ulfric, but your recent behavior has been disgraceful. You have neglected your people for months. They are in disarray. They need reassurance from their King. You have kept them waiting long enough.” The vampire paused and gauged the wolf’s reaction. He frowned; he did not like what he saw on Richard’s face, but he wasn’t finished.

“I have set up meetings with your pack starting tomorrow. You are going to regain control, mon ami. It is time you prove to your loyal subjects you are capable of leading them. This will be best for everyone.”

“I’m not ready for that,” Richard said brokenly. Jean-Claude’s words shredded him inside. He never once thought about the pack while he was killing himself and the guilt crushed him. He was a selfish basted and didn’t deserve any loyalty. He would step aside. THAT would be the best thing for everyone. “I…I can’t. I don’t have the strength to do it anymore. Find someone else…”

“Do not be like this Richard. You are a lot stronger than you know, and you have the potential to become so much more. I am here for you, mon ami. I can make you strong. We will not be easily defeated if we stand together.” Jean-Claude’s voice was clam, but his eyes betrayed some hidden emotion.

“What the hell are you talking about?” Richard’s eyes narrowed as he watched the dark-haired vampire. Jean-Claude fiddled with his sleeves and smoothed the front of his robe. He checked the belt to make sure it was securely fastened. Richard rolled his eyes and wished the vampire would just get to the point. There were more pressing needs to be addressed, and one of them was stirring uncomfortably in his jeans!

“You are aware we can combine energies when we are close…” The vampire was being deliberately vague and Richard had enough.

“Just spit it out, Jean-Claude!”

“There are ways to make us even more powerful; to strengthen our bond, if you are amenable.” The heat rushed to Richard’s face and he choked on his next words.

“You’re talking about sex.” Richard balked. He so didn’t want to discuss this. The sex he could deal with… maybe. But talking about it? That was beyond his capabilities at the moment. Maybe he would be less reserved after… and that made him blush deeper.

“Oui, that is an option mon loup…” Jean-Claude hesitated and studied the wolf. “But I do not think it is a good idea.”

Richard’s eyes widened. “What do you mean, not a good idea?” He demanded. As far as he was concerned, it was a GREAT idea! Why did Jean-Claude reject him again? He reached for the vampire, but the Master of the City spun gracefully out of his grasp. That really pissed him off.

“I am not good enough for you?” Richard challenged. “You welcome your pomme de sang into your bed, but not your equal?” He managed to sound both offended and hurt.

Jean-Claude gave a quick laugh and seized Richard’s mind. His hold over the wolf was like a cold vise, but it didn’t cool his desire. The Ulfric’s lust for the Master of the City multiplied ten-fold and he fell to his knees whimpering when he was released. He crawled to the vampire almost desperately, but once again, Jean-Claude moved just out of reach.

“That is why,” the vampire said simply.

“You won’t do it because I want you to?” Richard asked coldly. He glared at the vampire and got to his feet slowly.

“Have you not asked yourself why it is you want me like this, mon loup? My flesh calls out to you because what you need now is strength. Ma petite…” His voice faded but he quickly recovered.

“Ma petite was our catalyst. With her gone; nothing shields you from my power. And you are ill-prepared for it.” Jean-Claude shook his head sadly. “Your feelings are not real, mon ami, and I do not wish to be with someone who has no control over himself.”

The vampire reached out and stroked Richard’s face gently. “I have loved you many years, mon loup, but to take advantage of you now is too close to rape for my liking.”

“You would risk my life and yours because you think I don’t really want you?” Richard asked incredulously. He could not believe what he was hearing. This was ridiculous. It was real. He wanted Jean-Claude so badly he ached from it.

“How can you be sure what you say is true?” He questioned. “Maybe YOU’RE reading too much into this. Why are you over-thinking it?” He gave Jean-Claude a seductive smile. “Can’t you just accept that I want to be with you? I need you. AND I have complete control over myself.”

“Give me your hand.” Jean-Claude ordered. Richard hesitated even though he wanted nothing more than to touch the other man. Well… he wanted to do more than just touch him, but something in Jean-Claude’s eyes made him pause. He held out his hand gingerly. His fingers were shaking.

Jean-Claude closed the distance between them in one long stride. “Tell me what you feel when I touch you, mon loup,” he whispered, and his long delicate fingers brushed against Richard’s rough and calloused hands.

Richard felt a deep tug in his groin the instant Jean-Claude’s fingers made contact.

“Oh my God!” He shuddered as heat spread through his body and lust like he’d never felt before ripped through him. He squirmed when his swollen cock got even harder and shifted painfully in his tight jeans. He was drowning in desire and it took every ounce of his willpower to control himself.

It felt like the ardeur, but Richard never remembered it being so all consuming. Did Jean-Claude and Anita go through this every time their inner demon woke up and demanded to be fed? If that was the case, he has seriously misjudged them. This thing couldn’t be managed. Even with his powers as Ulfric, Richard didn’t stand a chance. Before he knew it, he jumped the vampire and held him down in an iron grip.

“Let me go,” Jean-Claude said urgently. He struggled, but he was no match against the wolf King in brute strength. Richard chose to believe the vampire wasn’t really trying too hard. He looked into his Master’s eyes and saw nothing but desire in those swirling dark orbs. His heart leaped in his chest. Jean-Claude wanted HIM. Richard held the vampire down with more force than necessary. He couldn’t risk Jean-Claude freeing himself now. It was only a matter of time before he surrendered...

“I can’t let go Jean-Claude. It’s too strong,” Richard cried out. He neglected to mention he didn’t want to let go.

“I cannot control myself much longer Richard, you have to release me.” The raw need in the vampire’s voice made Richard melt with longing. He climbed on top of Jean-Claude and straddled him. The Ulfric smiled in satisfaction when he felt Jean-Claude’s arousal through the thin silk robe. He rubbed himself against the vampire’s erection.

“Tell me you don’t want this as much as I do…” He whispered hoarsely. Jean-Claude whimpered and the fight drained out of him. His arms went cautiously around Richard’s waist and his body softened.

“Please don’t fight this,” Richard breathed heavily. “I am tired of being alone Jean-Claude. I need this for my sanity.”

“Are you sure this is what you want, mon loup? You have to be su…” Jean-Claude was interrupted when Richard’s lips crushed his. There was no resistance this time. Jean-Claude gave in with a soft moan and returned the kiss passionately. Their lips were sealed for an eternity until Richard finally pulled away and re-learned how to breathe.

Jean-Claude watched the man he loved gasp and wheeze. Human beings needed to breathe. He would remember next time. If… there was a next time. It wouldn’t be long before Richard realized what had happened. He had kissed a monster. A male monster. He would be mortified. Jean-Claude sighed and did the only thing he could to help Richard ease out of this situation.

“Would you like me to leave now, mon loup?” The vampire schooled his face to its familiar blank lines and addressed the other man with an empty, disinterested voice. Richard gave him an exasperated look and tore open Jean-Claude’s robe.

“You are not leaving!” He growled as his hands ravaged the vampire’s trembling body beneath him. He cupped Jean-Claude’s face in his huge palms and gazed into those deep blue eyes.

“Now shut up and kiss me again!”
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