Origin (Scales 'n' Spells 1)

When the door closed behind Dieter, Cameron chuckled softly. “Why do I feel like Dieter was not quite done with you yet?”

Alric relaxed in his chair, his grin completely unrepentant. “Dieter is never done with me. He’s always got something I need to look at, or make a decision on, or plan for. A visit from you is much more pleasurable.”

Strolling around Alric’s desk, he fought the urge to jump into his lap, but there was no need. Alric snagged Cameron’s wrist and pulled him off balance so that he was tumbling into Alric’s lap and strong arms. Okay, so maybe he didn’t really fight it at all. Alric’s arms were amazing, and Cameron loved nuzzling his face right into Alric’s neck, breathing in his scent until it was the only thing in his lungs.

“How were your lessons?” Alric inquired. He moved his left hand lightly along Cameron’s thigh in the gentlest caress. Why did he ever leave Alric’s arms? This was the best place in the entire world. Couldn’t he just rule his clan with Cameron right here at all times? Yeah, probably not, but it would definitely be more fun that way.

“It was good, once we got past the birds and bees of magic.”

Alric laughed, the sound rumbling deep in his chest. “That couldn’t have been comfortable with your family there.”

“Cassie had plenty of helpful comments.”

“Don’t worry. Her time will come.”

Cameron snorted. “Not likely. Nothing embarrasses her. And when it comes to Sasha, she knows no shame.” Cameron mentally shook his head. This was not what he wanted to talk about. “How has your day been?”

Under him, he could feel Alric shrug his right shoulder. “Nothing too unexpected. Rodrigo is not happy that we’ve made so little progress in regards to the rogue clan. He’s also not happy we don’t have more to share in terms of how to find more mages.”

Cameron lifted his head, brow furrowing as anger on Alric’s behalf rose in his chest. “Doesn’t he have any mages? Shouldn’t they be working on finding mages instead of relying on you and the Burkhard clan?”

Alric’s smile never wavered. “True, but I have a great deal of sympathy for him. I was in his shoes a short time ago, and now I have three new mages in my clan. Finding you was like stumbling across an oasis after centuries of crossing a vast desert.” Lifting his hand, Alric lightly touched Cameron’s cheek. “He is still trapped in that desert.”

“God, you’re an amazing king,” Cameron whispered without thought.

Alric threw his head back and laughed, the free and light sound filling the room. “And I could so use visits from you every day. You make me feel worthy of such praise.”

Well, that was just wrong. Alric was worthy of the praise and so much more. Ducking his head down, Cameron nuzzled his neck and nibbled up to his earlobe, loving the happy little hum that vibrated up Alric’s throat. He slid his hand down his strong chest and hesitated right at his belt buckle when a wonderfully wicked idea crossed his mind.

“Do you have time for a distraction?” Cameron whispered before licking along the shell of Alric’s ear.

His lover shivered, and when he spoke, his voice was low and husky. “What kind of a distraction did you have in mind?”

Cameron placed another kiss to his neck before climbing out of his lap. Alric tried to hold him in place, but Cameron resolutely detached his hands and pushed Alric’s chair farther back from his desk. Alric lifted one eyebrow in question, which only led to his eyes widening when Cameron dropped to his knees in front of him. Sliding his hands up Alric’s thighs, the king swallowed hard and seemed to struggle to sit still.

“Ever fool around in the king’s royal office before?” Cameron inquired.

Alric licked his lips before he finally managed a soft, “Ummm…no. Can’t say that I have.”

Turning his nimble fingers on Alric’s belt buckle and pants, he slowly unfastened both. He could already feel Alric’s cock rising, pushing against his zipper in eager anticipation. “Just think. From down here, no one can see me if they were to walk in. No one can see what I’m doing to you unless you were to give us away.”

“Oh god, Cameron,” Alric moaned softly, his eyes snapping shut for a moment as Cameron carefully pulled his briefs down to reveal his hard dick.

Cameron wrapped his fingers around it, stroking him slowly, loving the feel of his dick growing even harder at his touch. It was amazing how much power Alric gave to Cameron over his body, how much he responded to Cameron’s touch and kisses. The man just handed himself over with complete trust, managing to both humble and empower Cameron at once.

Grinning up at Alric, he leaned in closer as he stroked him. “Look at you. Lounging in the chair you make all important decisions, me at your feet—so decadent.”