Quietly into the Night
Author: James Cox
Date: 2013-09-18 04:00:00+00:00
Keywords: M M Romance; Menage; Erotica; Science Fiction; M M M; Romance; Futuristic; Fantasy; Lgbt
Description: The plan was simple: get in, kill the target, and get out. Things got complicated, lines were crossed, and hearts were pried open. My name is Rylan and I’m not who you think I am. I’m never who I appear to be. I am the wind. I am the shadow that fades quietly into the night. I’m an assassin and I’m here to kill the father of the man I love. Be Warned: menage (MMM) sex, m/m sex, rimming, public exhibition, anal play, spanking, sex toys.

Evernight Publishing

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Copyright© 2013 James Cox

ISBN: 978-1-77130-568-6

Cover Artist: Sour Cherry Designs

Editor: Marie Medina

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This is a work of fiction. All names, characters, and places are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, organizations, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

DEDICATION

For my sexy boss, your ass is my inspiration and to the people who invented tight suit pants. Thank you!!

As always, to my readers, you are all fantastic!

QUIETLY INTO THE NIGHT

James Cox

Copyright © 2013

Chapter One

I’m not who you think I am. I’m never who I appear to be. I am the wind. I am the shadow that fades quietly into the night. I am the assassin.

And tonight I was almost done with my assignment. At that time, my hips were thrusting in tune with loud Poradu drums. I was wearing a small leather pouch, cupping my erection as I spun and grinned. I bent to show the crowd of Poradu royals my tight ass. Black hair was ruffled on my head, creating a wild array of strands. All I had to do was get the attention of the king and see if he wanted a little after the celebration fun. I wasn’t exactly hard on the eyes. My training as an assassin kept me in fit shape. I had nicely cut abs, well-defined arms and legs along with a well-endowed penis. It was currently hard between my legs, cramped in the pouch as I slowly stood. All right, it was time to get ahead of the four other men dancing. I knew my talent, and it was time to use my training. I spun, catching eyes with the king. His blond hair slicked back and his lips pursed in pout. I grinned, pushing my arms out and puffing my chest. Then the music began to beat faster. I front flipped, making the crowd of royals gasp. I made sure my thigh muscles flexed as I reached left with both arms and then right. I jiggled my ass cheeks, keeping my eyes on the king.

His immature pout turned into a raised brow.

I rocked my hips back and forth, thrusting into the air. My breath was hitched as I performed another back flip, landing perfectly before moving to my knees. I gyrated my entire body, working the sensual movement from my chest down my abs and ending with another thrust of my hips. My cock was rock hard by now, each movement sending the pouch bobbing. Talk about an easy job. I liked having all the eyes on me, although the male eyes pleased me more than the females. It was all about the promise of pleasure. I jerked forward to all fours. My muscles flexing, I crawled like the slave I was pretending to be. I slithered, taking my time, licking my lips as I worked my way closer to the king.

His thin lips lifted into a smile as he watched me. King Faldor’s hand moved lower on his body, gripping his prick through the folds of his bright blue robes.

Well, at least I knew he was interested. All I needed was a few moments alone with him. I moved to my knees, easing back, making my covered erection the focus. All eyes were on me. The other men stopped dancing, fading away into the crowd. I reached my hands over my chest, gliding them down my skin, misted with sweat, then down the leather pouch. I gripped my erection, letting a little gasp escape my control before pulling the thin string that kept me covered.

The leather pouch shifted slowly, and I inched my hips upward, which caused my cock to be revealed inch by delicious inch. When the leather slapped against my thigh I thrust upward. The foreskin on my cock had retracted, baring the red, round head and my slit leaking pre-cum. The white cream dripped down my shaft amid the whistles and shouts in the crowd.

Good, I got the royals’ attention and now for the king. I spun on my knees, bending so my ass was toward him. He sat a few feet away on his pillows surrounded by guards and slaves. I wiggled, my dick swinging, my balls shifting with each movement. I rolled forward, jerked left at the last moment so I landed on my knees. The drums began to slow, ease the song to its end. I cart wheeled, showing off my nude body. My cock bounced and bobbed as my hips wrenched left and then right. As the last beat resonated in the chamber, I faced the king, head down, arms behind my back and chest rising quickly with each breath. I grinned, licking my bottom lip.

When he returned the smile, I knew I had him.

King Faldor stood and the room quieted except for the quick breaths from my mouth. He lifted a thin arm and pristine finger, pointing it at me.

I walked slowly, making sure my cock did the talking. A few hands from the crowd reached out, and I felt fingers on my ass cheek. One brave royal even went so far as to cup my balls, and my steps faltered. There’s only so much a man can take before distraction kicks in.

“Enough!” The king addressed the crowd. “I pick him.”

And the date for his death was set.

I was covered with a white robe and quickly ushered out of the room. A chill swept over my body as fellow slaves led me through empty corridors of gold. This place made me glad I was who I was and that my mission would give this world hope. This planet was growing in slavery, and the king here was behind it. As I walked the halls barefoot, I thought of the group that hired me. A simple job, kill the king, any way you can. They were former royals, freed slaves and families of those he kidnapped to make part of his harem. Very few knew that the king enjoyed men more than women.

I was pushed into a room, where an overly round woman pulled my robe off. I took stock of my surroundings as she splashed water over my skin, rubbing every inch with a warm sponge infused with rose. The smell was nauseating, but I focused on the task. I’d have to get the king good and hot in order to gain the upper hand. Thankfully, he wasn’t a hideous toad. I’d have to use my bare hands. Perhaps there was a length of silk I could strangle the king with or a candlestick I could stick down his throat. It’s not like I could keep a weapon on me. The woman quickly washed my cock, giggling before splashing me with more warm water. I was placed in front of a mirror where a rush of air brushed over my flesh and instantly dried me.

From here, I was given my white robe, tucking it over my shoulders and using the clasp to cover my erection. Then I was once again in the hall. There was a large arch door with various symbols cut into the gold. They opened and the slave nudged me forward.

Ah, the king’s bedchamber.

The room was filled with luxurious items and technology far advanced for this planet. I eyed several rare laser guns but alas, all locked up. Shame, that would have made this too easy. I could have spent the night in bed with a real man at the tavern. There was a flash of light, and the king teleported into the bedroom. It was my cue to go into role. I instantly knelt, the white rob over my body like a blanket of snow. With my head lowered, I simply waited for his instructions.

I hid the frown as I heard two sets of footprints. The guards were at the door, waiting stone-like as the king stepped before me. Well, fuck.

“You have pleased your king with that dance.” The king’s fingers thread through my hair.

“It is my honor to please you, sir,” I said, not choking on the words.

The king lifted my chin. Our eyes locked as candles around the room sparked to life. “That is why you are here in my presence. You have the pleasure of being in my bedchamber,” he said arrogantly.

“Yes, sir.” I replied quietly while my mind worked at the new issue of the guards. Maybe I could get him in the bathroom. There were plenty of opportunities and items to take his life in there. I almost felt bad for the deception but after going through his town and seeing the suffering he caused, I knew this king deserved every bit of pain.

“Take off your robe,” he said, motioning for me to stand up.

I stood, brushing the robe off my shoulders so I stood naked before him. My erection was still in place, ready to play. “My king, may I make a suggestion?”

“No,” he answered quickly before reaching down and grabbing my dick. My hips thrust as his fingers wrapped around the shaft.

“My king, I would like to show you our custom of washing,” I said quietly, trying to be submissive. With my muscle and height, it was a challenging thing to project.

The king stopped, and then he removed his own robes, revealing a flabby chest and narrow hips. His cock was smaller than average but very wide. Pre-cum smeared across the rounded tip. “Explain.”

“My king, it is my family’s custom to rub the intended pleasure seeker with water. Using a sponge to please every inch of skin before being dominated.” Yes, I made every word up as I spoke. I learned to think quickly on my feet over the years.

The king narrowed his eyes before scratching his balls and pumping his shaft. “That is...acceptable.” He then walked to the door on the left.

I kept my head lowered, following like a good slave. This place could make a man fall to his knees. Everything was gold, from the walls to the tiled floor to the massive sink and a bathing tub big enough to hold ten men. The king clapped his hands and the tub began to fill with water, steam already rising from it and dancing in the air to silent music before evaporating. “You may suck my dick until the water is raised.”

What a fucking honor. I nodded and grinned, moving to my knees. My hands began to rub and cup his equipment. I heard the king groan and checked the mirror for any company. Good, all alone. I quickly placed my mouth on his dick, sucking heartily so that the king groaned loudly. His skin was salty and bitter, which made we wince. I then rubbed my palm over his balls. I tugged them hard and brought the king to his knees. In moments, I pushed him to the ground, grabbed the nearest towel, straddled his body and placed the fabric over his nose and mouth.

“Oh yes, yes, my king!” I started moaning loud to cover the sounds of the king suffocating. He was fighting me but had no chance of winning. My arms flexed, as did the muscles in my thighs. It was little effort to hold the towel, keeping his body beneath mine. His struggles began to wane. “Yes, please yes.” I kept up the charade. “Fuck me harder!” I put some moans into the words as the man beneath me began to still. When his body went limp, I grabbed his head in my hands and snapped his neck. “Yes, more!” I covered the cracking sound with yells of pleasure. Although my hard-on hadn’t diminished, there was no way I was getting off on this madness. Adrenaline pumped through my body as I stood.

Another mission done.

I stood, stretching before staring down at the body. Another death by my hands, surely my soul was as black as night by now. I knelt beside the body, knowing the guards would not check for some time. The king’s eyes were open, wide, staring blankly behind my shoulder. I closed them, placed his hands over his chest and wished him peace in the afterlife. There was no need to be a barbarian as well as an assassin. I checked the door, gave off a few more moans. The guards hadn’t come running yet. A very good thing. I held out my hand, rubbing my thumb over the small scar on my hand. It wasn’t from any wound. Beneath the skin was a transmitter, and I just sent the signal to my ship. It would be here in a few minutes.

“Trouble, sir?”

There was also a small device behind my ear and the artificial intelligence that was my ship spoke. It was a female, surprisingly, soft spoken with a gentle tone. “Escape and Evade.” I gave her the command quietly, checking the guards once more. There were no signs of anyone rushing in.

“Understood, sir. ETA three minutes.”

Nice. I moved to the window over the bathing tub. Working the glass open inch by inch so it wouldn’t squeak. “Oh, yeah. Harder, harder,” I said loud enough for the guards to hear then stuck my head out the window. It was a serious drop, about forty feet. I glanced up and began to shift to the edge of the window. If only I had my launcher. I found handholds, balancing my body weight precariously as I began to climb the side of the building. My bare toes scraped hard brick blocks looking for small coves I could use. I kept my hips thrust out slightly. No way was I going to chance scraping my cock. Sweat began to mist my skin, as there was no breeze to speak of. Below me was a long drop onto a jagged ground with a cliff not far off. With my luck, I’d probably land with a sharp rock up my ass and bounce right off the fucking cliff. My fingers ached from the trek as well as my toes. The sky was above me, sunset with no clouds in sight.

My hand came over the edge. I was gasping, wincing as I pulled myself onto the roof. For a moment, I landed on my back, lying there heaving and staring at the darkening sky. My cock had lost its hardness and now lay against my thigh, complacent to just relax with the rest of my appendages.

“One minute until arrival.” The AI’s voice broadcasted from the transmitter behind my ear.

Good, I had a few seconds to catch my breath.

An alarm began to wail; red lights flashed from the ground, and yells began to echo from the rooms below me. They must have found the king’s body. So much for my breather.

I shifted to my knees, moving to my feet and stretching out my fingers. I glanced back, no company and then toward the edge of the roof. I should be able to jump right into the ship cargo bay from here then use a fast burn to get the hell out of orbit. I’d be home free.

A laser blasted across my ear and I ducked, rolling to get myself behind a large pillar with purple ivy crawling along the base. They were literally shooting at my bare ass. I growled, glancing over only to have two more red lasers fly past. Fuckers. I crawled on my hands and knees, my flaccid cock dangling as I inched around the corner.

“ETA twenty seconds.”

I’d have to make a running leap. Damn, last time I attempted that I missed and landed deep in a mud bog. That was some seriously bad shit. That bog snakes were as big as my damn arm. I hissed out a breath. The two officers were carefully making their way closer. One of them had some balls. He turned the corner quick, shooting off three shots consecutively into the air. I used the pillar as a counterweight, swinging wide, hitting the idiot in the back. His black hair bobbed wildly, blocking his view as he landed on his face. There was a quick kick to his side before I grabbed his gun. Two more shots missed my torso, and I fired back, hitting the other guy in the arm. No reason to kill someone for just doing his job. Of course, there was no way these two slackers had a chance at catching me.

The guard at my feet kicked my shin, and I went down. My fist caught his jaw as I straddled his torso and gave his head a good thump against the floor. He was out cold. Adrenaline pumped through my body as I heard more guards rush onto the roof. As much as I loved a good sweaty fight with a man...

“Five seconds until arrival, western corner of building.”

Shit, I loved that ship. I gave four shots meant to scare rather than strike and then took off across the roof. My cock, semi-hard, bobbed along with my balls. My feet slammed against the floor as my arms pumped. I ran full speed ahead, aiming for the edge of the roof and leaving it on hope that the ship would be there. A laser blast fired over my shoulder as I came to the end. I was going too fast to stop even if the ship wasn’t there. Trees came into view then the beautiful shiny steel of my ship.

I leaped, breath held, body stretched out as I aimed for the open ramp. Time seemed to slow as my sore fingers splayed. I felt my cock harden further as I came closer to the ship and then my body slammed into floor of the cargo bay. I rolled to prevent any broken bones. Air gushed out of my lungs as my back slammed into the wall.

“Evade!” I yelled when I gasped for oxygen. Blasts bombarded the ship as the cargo bay doors began to close and then the hum of the engine greeted my ears. We picked up speed as I shifted to my feet. I rushed forward, running through the hall that led directly to the control room. “Get into orbit,” I ordered.

“Attempt orbit, sir,” the AI responded.

I rushed into the control room, small but very efficient. It was a main chair with all the controls as well as a weapons system. I collapsed into the chair. My bare ass shivered from the cold seat as I glanced out the windshield. We were climbing. Trees were well below us. We were ripping through clouds and heading toward those twinkling stars.

“Passing orbit in...three...two...one.”

We broke from the planet. Sensors were screaming. Four enemy ships detected on our flank. This planet’s defense system was four satellites that could blow the hair off a mouse’s dick. “Deploy all transmitters.”

“Decoy deployed.”

I sat, hands just above the flight controls in case this got messy. My chest was heaving, my cock fully engorged from the rush of almost being caught. There were four small bursts, and then we were jetting it into the darkness of space. Two enemy ships went after the decoy, and two moved toward us but quickly faded from weapon’s range. They didn’t stand a chance against my ship. I sat back with a huge grin on my face.

“Escape successful”

“Hell fucking yes!” I yelled to no one in particular. My body was flooded with adrenaline and excitement while my cock was begging for release. I checked the sensors again. Nothing, home free. Now that my life was no longer threatened, I wanted to fuck something. Hard. “Plot course for next mission,” I ordered before standing and stretching my arms behind my head. The eerie darkness of space stared back at me. Planets were in the distance, stars bright and seeming to glow.

I walked back down the hall. My chamber was the next right, and the door lifted as I approached. I felt good, my adrenaline soaring; the mission was complete, and I would have a hefty amount on credits on my card. Life was good. I grinned, walking into the room. It wasn’t much but since it was just me, it didn’t have to be. I slapped the red button on the wall. Beside my modest bed with ruffled sheets came a long hollow tube. I grabbed my cock, stroking the shaft slowly, and enjoyed the wasps of pleasure that swept up my spine. Inside that tube was lube and a steady warm temperature to mimic the human body. The walls were modified gel packs that would fit my cock like a glove. I’ve used it many times over the years. That damn sex toy was my only steady friend.

I stood beside the tube, one hand flat against the wall while the other grabbed my dick. I place the rounded tip at the tube’s entrance. My body practically jumped with energy. Pre-cum dribbled from the slit, and I eased the tip of my prick into the tube. “Oh, hell yeah.” I sighed, pushing slowly. Inch by delicious inch I pressed my cock into the tube. It was soft, squishy inside and warm. I hissed out a breath, pushing my dick all the way inside. It wasn’t exactly like the real thing, but it sufficed when I was out in the darkness of space. Orgasms kept a man from going crazy at the end of the universe, and a hand can only get him so far. I blew out a breath, my cock fully engorged, hugged by those gel packs. When I pulled out, my body shivered, and I placed my other hand on the wall. I tilted, rising on the front of my feet so I could essentially do a push up. My penis dipped in and out of the tube. I moved faster, pumping harder. My balls slapped against the underside of the tube as I fought for that all-consuming release. Then I blew my load. My balls emptied, my slit spewing creamy cum into the tube as the warm gel stimulated a longer orgasm.

I grinned, moving to a stand as my chest heaved. The tube was now filled with my cum, and it blinked red before it returned to the wall. Inside there it would get emptied and cleaned until I needed another release. Hey, it was better than a naggy partner complaining about the danger and the hours. I wiped my cock with my hand then licked up any lingering sperm.

Now it was onward to get paid and then another mission, always another mission.

Chapter Two

The next mission was the most dangerous yet. I had to assassinate a man who was paranoid about security and had the money to back that paranoia up. This planet was known for its security. Juniper. It was a planet colonized just after Earth’s collapse by a bunch of rich snobs. I didn’t even know who was paying me. The mission came by secure channel feed, and they added ten thousand credits to my account with the promise of another twenty when the job was finished. That was a lot of money to kill one man. So, I accepted and hauled my ass to the center of our colonized planets.

I ruffled through my cargo until I came up with suitable clothes. There were some favors called in, but eventually I got confirmation that I would be attending the trade talks. I’d be a representative of Colonized World Seven, one that was still in its beginning phases of supporting life.

I pulled on the black pantaloons that were something akin to silk, fidgeting as they came over my crotch. That soft material was liable to keep me hard the entire trip, which of course was a good thing. I had to get close to the supervisor in order to get to the leader whom I was supposed to assassinate. It was all terribly vague. I didn’t even know the leader’s name and only had his picture.

Then there was the plain white shirt with feminine ruffles and a light jacket with, of course, more ruffles. Thankfully, it was light so I wouldn’t be sweating my balls off. The idiots on this planet had some serious issue with the fucking ruffles. This wasn’t the seventeenth century on Earth. I frowned, closing the three golden buttons before straightening. The mirror reflected a proper looking man with a wild mess of black hair. I smothered it down with my hands before slipping into some thin-soled shoes that were plain black. It was perfect for hiding some extra weapons.

This would be a self-sufficient mission though. Very little but my own two hands and perhaps a knife should I hide it well enough.

“Approaching Juniper.” The AI’s voice rang throughout the ship.

“Fucking fantastic,” I grumbled before making my way to the control room.

The control tower gave me an assigned spot for my ship, and then the screen began transmitting a welcome package. Great, just what I needed.

“Welcome to Juniper.” The screen flickered and showed an attractive woman smiling in a slim pink dress. “This is part of our welcoming package for the delegates from different planets. You’re here to attend our trade talks. Thank you for taking part.”

I rolled my eyes, easing the ship into the planet’s atmosphere.

“Juniper is a planet of peace and harmony. There is no crime here, no disease and no pollution. We are a society of well-funded individuals who believe in a better world. The social order here is very strict. Please be sure to keep your color bands on your wrists at all times. Any deviation and it will result in criminal charges.”

The ship’s computer began a slow descent, heading for our designated spot. I placed the yellow wristbands on, showing that I was delegate and not some lowly serf. The last thing I needed was someone checking my prints and background.

There was a slight jerk as the ship touched down. “Go into sleep mode but monitor my transmissions in case I need an escape.”

“Sleep mode with communication monitoring enabled,” the AI said.

I sighed, adjusting the pantaloons with a frown. The bag toward the door was filled with more ruffled clothes, a few hidden weapons, and a few toys that I was hoping would keep the supervisor’s attention. Then it was off the ship to the planet Juniper, land of peace and bullshit.

The palace was massive. I was brought right to it after exiting my ship. I was introduced to a host of people that I probably won’t remember and then driven by hovercraft right to this huge arched doorway.

“You are the last delegate to arrive.” A thin man approached wearing purple bands. He bowed, took my bag, and pointed to the side of the palace. “The introduction party is taking place past the hedges there. If you require any assistance I can—”

“No assistance required,” I said, realizing purple must mean servant. The last thing I wanted was to subject this guy to any shit. As far as I was concerned, he was a slave to the rich, powerful fucks that like to jerk the little guys around. A guy I used to be. I shucked the memories of my childhood out of my head and proceeded down the porch. The planet here had been formed to resemble Earth. Its trees were slightly brighter in hue with large brown trunks. They were taller than most, well past thirty feet high. I glanced at them, calculating the time it would take to climb one in case I needed to place up some cameras.  I turned the corner, revealing a party in motion. There were brightly colored tents that hovered just off the ground. A dome-like cover kept the bright sun from burning the guests’ skin. There was a fire pit in the center and some torches at the edge of the field that occasionally shimmered out of phase. They were, after all, holographic.

My feet began to eat up the distance to the festivities. The faster I charmed the supervisor the sooner I could get to his leader. My mind was on the mission, always on the task, but then I saw the most beautiful man in the universe.

He was standing in the same ruffled outfit but in white. His blond hair was longer and brushed the collar of his jacket. He was all soft angles and golden skin. My steps slowed then stopped. He was smiling, his lips lifted, showing off white teeth. His body was lean, hips narrow and a bubble ass that was ripe for the slapping. I swallowed hard. My feet began to move again.

I’ve seen good-looking guys before. Hell, I’ve slept with kings, princes, and even a transgender princess but nothing compared to this man. He was angelic in looks, and it had my cock standing to quick attention. I pulled my eyes from him and continued walking, but they slowly shifted back to see him.

Then he looked up and our eyes caught.

I don’t believe in love at first sight, never have and never will. I don’t believe in happy endings because life was basically a way to spend time until you die alone. However, my heart lurched as he grinned at me, and my stomach did a flip that had me clutching my torso. I smiled back, nodding my head, and he bit his plump, pink bottom lip before turning away. He had the most stunning golden brown eyes.

Son of an Earthling! What the hell kind of reaction was that?

I adjusted these stupid, fucking pantaloons and continued walking, determined not to set eyes on him again. The last thing I needed was to listen to my cock. He always got me in trouble.

“Welcome!” A man with pink wristbands greeted me. He was older with gray hair and lines at the corner of his eyes.

“Greetings,” I answered, trying to focus on the mission and not the insistent growth of my dick.

“I am Walder. I will be happy to help you with any of your needs. Please specify what planet you are from.” He tapped a device on his finger, something akin to a silver ring, and up popped a holographic image.

“From Colonized World Seven.”

He used his finger to scroll and then smiled. “Delegate Rylando Lorfettor the third.”

Yeah, a fake name weaved into my real one. I thought it was clever.

“The other delegates are already present. Please mingle and enjoy our five-star cuisine. Our leader will be arriving shortly via holographic video to announce more.” He bowed and was off in a flurry of ruffles.

I glanced around, making sure my eyes didn’t drift toward the sexy blond. All I had to do was find the supervisor and get this mission progressing. I noted four other delegates as I walked around the tents. Most had floating chandeliers and fancy rich men in attire similar to mine. Seriously, what was with the fucking ruffles?

It was in the next tent that I spotted the man I was searching for. The supervisor was the leader’s right-hand man. His name was Loxy, and damn, was he a looker. He was all hard angles and tan skin. He had a nice shape in the clothes as I glanced up then down over his entire body. His brown hair was cut short to his scalp. “Supervisor Loxy?” I called, putting a question into my tone.

Loxy pushed brown hair from his forehead. Blue eyes stared at me from hover glasses just above his nose. With a glance at my wrists, he smiled awkwardly. “Welcome to Juniper.”

“Thank you. I was very interested in meeting you. I understand you are the second universal champion in Polo Chess.” I filed off the information from the dossier on this guy.

He beamed. “Why yes I am. Do you play?” He leaned toward me, and I put on my best grin.

“It’s a secret pleasure of mine. I was fascinated by the last tournament.” I kept him talking. “That was a fantastic display of skill.”

Loxy began his explanation. I sort of tuned out and listened to every other word. I took note of who was around us. I was observing how many guards were walking past and then there he was again. The blond that seemed to have caught the eye of my hard cock. He was talking with a few of the guards, and my eyes drifted down his back to his ass. I clenched my fists and jerked my gaze back toward Loxy. I was supposed to be charming this man, not some stranger who got my dick excited.

“And of course, it’s all about practice,” Loxy finished.

I pasted on a smile. “I would love to watch you play some day. Perhaps on some down time during the talks.”

He grinned, and I noticed how his eyes travelled down my body.

My cock was already on display, hugged by the material of the pantaloons, and I shifted my hips ever so slightly to keep this attention. There was no doubt he saw the bulge.

“I would very much enjoy that.”

“Wonderful.” I let the word go deep, giving it an unmistakable raspy tone. “I hope it will be soon. I very much look forward to watching you.” I purposely minced my words.

Loxy opened his mouth to speak when two loud horns erupted. It sent a deep vibrating tone throughout the tents. Looked like I’d finally get a glance at this leader. The wall of the palace shimmered and to my surprise it wasn’t the leader but his hologram. I frowned and quickly hid my displeasure. We lined up along the wall, the festivities quieting as the leader cleared his throat.

“Greetings, delegates. I am Leader Branson, ruler of this great world. Today is a great day. It begins the talks that we have continued for ten years. A way for our planets to trade raw materials and gain more power in this vast universe.”

I studied his image. He was much older than the docket had mentioned. His hair was blond but with streaks of white and grey at his temples. He had frown lines around his mouth but clear, almost porcelain skin. Did the man never get out into the sun?

“This day is my gift to you. Eat my food, share in the scenic beauty of my home, and prepare for the days ahead. Tomorrow we will have our first meeting on raw materials. You are to have all your information gathered by then.” He smiled, but it was rather low key, almost creepy. “Enjoy the night’s entertainment.”

Loud explosions rocked the silence, and my hand instinctively went to my hip. No gun there, but my fingers flexed. Fire shot out of two cannons from open windows, and the bright blue sky lit up with sparks of color. The arch doors opened and from the darkened area came dancers.

“Our leader spares no expense,” Loxy said with a bit of a frown. He gave me a nod and then waded his way through the crowd away from the approaching entertainment.

I watched as four dancers came through the door. Two men and two women dressed scantily in long white veils. My eyes roamed over them, enjoying the view. Of course, I had been on the other side of this not long ago, dancing for others’ pleasure. The tallest in the group came toward me. He must have caught sight of my tented pantaloons. His stripped off one white veil and revealed a young man’s face. He couldn’t be more than nineteen with hair as dark as night. He shimmed his body back and forth, making my cock pulse between my legs. I needed to rub one out. Right, fucking, now.

The second white veil floated free of his body to reveal a chest scattered with dark hair. Muscles rippled and bunched as he danced to the rhythm of the horns.

I took a step back, trying to extricate myself from the focus of the group. The man began taking off a third veil, revealing a tanned and taut ass that made me clench. He moved closer to me, sending his butt right into my front. My hands instinctively reached out, grabbing his hips as a few cheers rang out from the crowd. His bare ass rubbed against my crotch, and my fingers flexed, digging into his hips.

The dark-haired beauty smiled, spinning out of my grasp to wiggle to the ground before removing the last veil. It fell free to the tune of horns and cheers. His cock was covered in a white pouch with thin strings holding it in place. He moved closer. The pouch bobbed as his hips gyrated. He spun on his knees, using the veil on the floor to prevent his knees from scraping. Then he was kneeling before me, his body against my legs, his face rocking back and forth toward my covered erection.

Bloody Earth! I was going to blow my load in my pants at this rate.

He moved his cheek to my hip, gliding it along before moving his face closer to my erection. He rubbed along the shaft, and I held my breath. The crowd was cheering. I took a glance around as he did a small dance number at my feet. The two women were already naked, men plowing into them from behind. The other male dancer was on his hands and knees getting spanked by various delegates. So this was the normal procedure then. I should have felt awkward, but all I could think about was the blond cutie and now Loxy entered my mind. His petite glasses, his muscular body stuffed into tight clothes.

The dancer began rubbing his hands over my shaft to the rim of my pantaloons. “May I please you, sir?” he asked delicately, a small grin on his face.

I gave a quick jerk of my head. Hey, I had to fit in and this erection was driving me insane. So, two issues for one warm, wet mouth.

The dancer pulled my pants rim down just enough so my cock and balls were free. He immediately placed his mouth on my tip, sucking at the pre-cum from the slit. A loud groan erupted from my right, and a woman cried out to my left. I glanced around, trying to keep an eye on my surroundings, which was so fucking hard to do as the dancer took my dick deeper into his mouth. Then I caught sight of him. The blond man was standing by the arched door, leaning against the wall. He wasn’t participating—he was watching. Me.

Our eyes locked, and the intensity seemed to fill our shared gaze. The dancer took my length into his mouth, easing the tip into his throat. My lips parted. A low groan emanated from my throat as I kept my eyes on the blond. We stared at each other as my cock was suckled and sent deep into the dancer’s throat. I grabbed his black hair, setting my own pace, forcing a fast rhythm to find my release. All the while, my cock dipped in and out of his mouth my eyes were locked with the blond. There was something intimate about our connection, and then I felt the beginning of my orgasm. I ground my teeth, determined to keep my eyes on him. My body exploded in relief, and cum shot from my slit into the dancer’s throat, dripping into his awaiting belly. I kept thrusting into his mouth, forcing him to take my length until every drop was free.

Then I was completely empty.

The dancer pulled free from my softening cock, and I let him. He began to crawl away, wiggling his bare ass to catch another person’s eye. I pulled my pantaloons up, our eyes still connected. Then he smiled, a slight blush on his cheeks.

“Now that was a show.” It was Loxy who spoke to my right.

I glanced at him, remembering my mission. “It was hard to resist such temptation,” I said with a grin. A male cry echoed, and I turned to see the dancer with his ass in the air getting slapped by one of the delegates. My eyes, of course, drifted to look at the blond, but the wall was empty. Where had he slipped off to? Loxy walked past me into a nearby tent. I took a hurried step forward. If I could chat with him while he walked I could get a lay of the land. However, I walked right into the blond cutie. “Pardon my misstep,” I said and looked into his eyes.

“Of course.” He smiled. “I’m Gold. You’re a new delegate to this planet.”

Gold? The name fit him, from his complexion to his hair. “Yes, I am. Rylan.”

“Would you like a tour of the palace? Since it’s your first trip here,” he said, staring at the ground as he waited for my answer.

Score! “I would, thank you.”

Chapter Three

We walked toward the arch and entered a long hall. Gold gave two guards a nod, and they found their way outside toward the festivities. One giant of a man stayed behind. He was pure muscle and frowning features. He gave me a look to which I grinned, but my charm was lost on the brute. I guessed, we’d have a shadow.

“The paintings on the wall are from the leaders before. Each contributing to the rise of our society,” Gold said as we walked.

I glanced at the paintings, more interested in the blond. “How long have you lived on this planet?”

Gold stared at his feet. “All my life. I was born on this planet.” He took a glance at me. “What about your planet?”

“I am merely a new resident. I’m originally from Mars.” I cursed the moment the words were out. Rule one, never tell any real personal information. I looked away, pretending to study a painting of a fat man with a large white cat.

“I hear that’s a hard planet to live on. The colonization was crude, and many inhabitants suffer greatly,” Gold said, seeming to be interested in my past.

Now that was a dangerous thing. I looked at him. Our walk had halted, and I opened my lips to lie but hesitated.

“I apologize. I did not mean to pry. It’s simply that I have not been off the planet and read veraciously on many subjects.”

I nodded. “It’s okay. I’m just not used to talking about myself.” That was the truth. “Growing up on Mars was not easy. My parents were not high in education, and we mostly lived in the slums. Growing up underground meant you got a hard exterior very young.” My childhood flashed before my eyes, and I fought the attack of nausea. Time to change the subject. “What about you, Gold? Why don’t you travel?”

He rolled his golden brown eyes. “My family frowns on it. Too much danger and not enough profit.”

“Ah, yes, family. So do you work for the leader or are you another delegate?” I noticed his silver wristbands and wasn’t sure what the color meant.

Gold pushed his fingers through his locks. “I guess you could say I work for the leader. Though nothing ever pleases him.”

My pulse jumped. Now I had two sexy men to charm to get to my target. Nice! We followed the curve where the hall opened up to the most majestic indoor waterfall. It was ceiling to floor with white lily flowers surrounding the basin that sunk slightly into the tiled floor. Beside it were two couches and large windows displaying a grand garden. It was remarkable.

“Ah, so this is where you two ran off?” It was Loxy’s voice echoing from down the hall.

Damn it! Now I had to work on a careful balance not to upset either one while keeping both enthralled. I walked toward the waterfall, taking in the fresh smell of rain before picking the right couch to sit on. That way my back was to the wall, the guard following up to my left and both men in front of me. Gold and Loxy greeted each other. Gold stood off to the side. Near enough to be included in the conversation but far enough to back away if he got uncomfortable. The man seemed to be constantly fidgeting. Loxy on the other hand sat down with a plop and pasted on a smile.

“So tell me, Delegate Rylandor, how are you enjoying our planet?”

“Rylan, please. It is most impressive. The beauty is...” I glanced at his body then Gold’s, making sure my intention was clear. “...abundant.”

Gold blushed.

Loxy grinned. “Yes, well. Nothing compares to our fair-haired golden boy.”

Gold stared at the ground, awkwardly moving to lean on the wall. “Thanks.”

I chuckled, couldn’t help it, he was so damn nervous I wanted to walk right up to him and kiss him. “It seems he blushes quite a bit.”

Gold jerked his head up and locked eyes. There was something between us, something that made me nervous and uncomfortable.

“Everything makes the golden boy blush,” Loxy said good-naturedly.

“Excuse my intrusion.” The guard spoke up, his voice deep and raspy. “The leader requests your presence.” He was staring at Gold.

The man nodded then glanced at me.  “It’s been...interesting. Thank you for indulging my questions.”

“Anytime,” I said it and meant it. “Perhaps we can speak again soon.”

Gold smiled shyly and then nodded his head. He walked off quickly with the guard, and I watched his ass hugged by those pantaloons. My cock was getting hard again. Just thinking about bending Gold over and sinking deep had me growing.

“And that just leaves us,” Loxy said.

Right. Not such a bad thing. I could still use Loxy to get to the leader. “Yes, it does,” I said with a grin. The man seemed to be as open as I was.

“How about some lunch and perhaps a walk through the garden?”

Now who was getting his flirt on? I nodded, standing, and worked back toward the mission’s success.

Night had fallen. The sky darkened to a deep purple color that made the room I was in glow. They sure as hell didn’t spare any expense for the delegates. The room they put me up in was huge with a claw foot tub, small waterfall on one wall, and a grand circular bed with mirrors on the ceiling.

The lunch with Loxy had been informative. I learned the leader rarely made a public appearance. Even during these meetings, he used a holograph. That made my job a lot harder. Still it wasn’t a horrible task talking with Loxy. He seemed like a genuine good guy, working to support his elderly parents and injured sister.

I pulled off my pantaloons and shirt, throwing everything on the bed until I was nude. I placed my black jumpsuit on quickly. Taking my erection in hand, I carefully eased it into the suit. My cock was once again stiff. Now two men occupied my thoughts and left little time for my actual job here.

I went to the balcony, noticing the thick clouds that covered the stars and any glow from the night sky. Excellent! I slipped on my rubber shoes. They transformed to cling to my skin and made climbing that much easier. This floor was nearly ten from the ground, and the wind was slight but still a factor. I eased over the balcony then placed on my rubber gloves. They had had similar clinging action, but the tips were advanced suction cups that would carry just over four hundred pounds. The beauty of technology.

I placed on my black mask that would cover my skin like a glove but not reveal my identity. Everything was fire resistant and capable of jamming any body signature searches. It didn’t hurt to be cautious. I began my climb upward. My first plan was getting close to the leader’s room, checking out security and potential problems. I passed several floors, easing farther from the balconies to escape detection from anyone still awake. The darkness helped advance my form as I reached the top floor. A fool knew not to glance down at his height, but an assassin knew to check every angle for possible detection. I couldn’t see the ground with the shadows, but there were no alarms and no sounds of movement.

I shifted left, foot after foot making my way to the leader’s balcony. It was wider, holding a few chairs and a small table. I stopped short of reaching it. My wrist vibrated. The time detector didn’t just tell accurate time. It also had several other features, one of which just informed me that there was a power source up ahead, either motion detector or camera. I eased back slowly, glancing around for another vantage point. There, the small window to the right. I moved that way, my muscles starting to strain a bit. When the window was near, I leaned over, catching sight of a hallway. It was short, holding a wall of bookshelves and a large plush couch. So not part of the leader’s suite.

I frowned. It would have to do.

I placed my hand on the window, using the suction cups to pry the glass free and sticking my hand in to unlock it. The motions were slow, lifting the window, sneaking inside, returning the glass to the panel and stopping to catch my breath. With a strong wind, the glass pane would break, but it would look like an accident rather than a break in. I hugged the wall. A single, rather dull light lit the hallway. It would only help me. I eased forward, taking a quick peek around the corner. The trick was to ease back. If someone were to move fast to get from the guard’s sight he’d be able to see some movement from the corner of his eye. By moving back slowly, I cut my chances of being seen in half. Still, it was only one guard, easily overpowered.

There had to be more around. This guy was known for his security.

After a few breaths and no sound, I took a look down the other hall. Ah, there is it. There were four men standing there and from what I could see the shimmer of a shield around the door. Well, I didn’t factor that into my plans. I’d have to get back to the ship and pick up the frequency changer. Or I’d have to find a way in the balcony doors. There were a few footsteps echoing down the corridor, and I ducked back as two men walked to the door. One of them was definitely Loxy, and the other was the guard that I had seen with Gold.

It was getting a little too crowded in here.

I checked the hall. All their backs were turned toward me so I quietly slapped a small camera on the wall. It would be invisible and transmit real time images to me for five days. After that, the little baby would explode, leaving a small black mark on the wall. No prints, no evidence and easy to install, perfect. I took a leap across the hall, silent on my feet, and slapped a camera on the other wall. Now I’d be able to see both areas. I was in the stairwell, four steps that led to a single door. Who could be living so close to the leader? Perhaps Loxy or even Gold or maybe the leader’s son. I’d have to look into that. If this was in fact Loxy’s room, I’d need to get an invitation and more surveillance done.

There was movement down the hall. I placed another camera up, this one on the door, and then took a peak down the hall. Shit! I jerked back, held my breath a moment. There were now eight guards plus Loxy. That was still a manageable number but with weapons, I would not be able to make it to the leader before more men were called in. So much for my first attempt at taking his life.

I was prepared to leap across the hall and head on back to my room when a noise to my left sounded. More footsteps. Fucking shit! There were four guards down there. My leap out of here just disappeared. I glanced at the door and the single window. Adrenaline began to work itself through my system. I used my left hand to unlock my new way out, feeling a sharp breeze rush past my face. There was a storm afoot. The air was heavy and the sky now completely covered in clouds. Great, add it to my list of shit going wrong. I rolled my eyes and checked the hall. I heard the soft patter of feet. I’d never be able to get out unnoticed. I shoved the window closed, catching it at the last second on my fingers so it wouldn’t make noise then went to the door. It was locked, and I pulled my glove down to reveal my watch. I placed it against the keyhole and a small light began scanning the interior. Come on, baby, don’t fail me now. The steps were getting closer. My breath hitched.

The lock clicked. I shoved the door open, slipping inside just as someone came around the corner. Our eyes locked for a split second, and I quickly disappeared into the room. I was against the wall, the door slightly ajar, and held my breath. It was Loxy. Our eyes connected; he lifted a brow, and there was no doubt I was noticed. However, as my lungs began to ache and adrenaline fueled my body, there was no alarm. Silence greeted my ears along with the patter of feet. I saw a shadow and tensed as the door opened.

Loxy stood there. He stared at me with wide eyes.

“What is it?” A guard yelled down the hall.

“The glass is broken here!”

“Send up the alarm.”

I heard the pounding of heavy men running. They were coming closer. Loxy looked into the hall. He pushed the door completely open, stepping toward me. I grabbed his wrist, but he pulled my mask off before I forced his hand down by my side. Now he knew who I was. My cover was blown. The mission was fucked.

I opened my lips to speak. There was a shadow coming closer. Damn. This would be the first time I’d ever been discovered before completing the mission.

To my surprise as the shadow approached Loxy leaned forward and pressed his lips to mine. My cock thickened between my legs, and my heart beat faster as our lips collided and fought for control. His hands gripped at my suit and pulled the Velcro sides apart, revealing my muscular chest just as the guard rounded the corner. We kept kissing and pulled away only when the guard was sure to have seen our passionate embrace.

“Sir!”

Loxy jerked around, his eyes going wide like he was upset we were caught. That was very good acting on his part. “What’s going on?”

“Possible intruder. Please stay put with your...the delegate.” The guard closed the door, and I heard a click on the lock.

The guard’s footsteps echoed, and suddenly we were very much alone. “Now that was an interesting turn of events,” I said quietly.

Loxy was still leaning against me, hands on my chest, our breaths mingling, and I felt the bulge in his pants. “Yes, well. I couldn’t let you get caught.”

“Because you want to fuck me or do you have another motive?”

Loxy lifted a perfectly trimmed brow. “As much as I wouldn’t mind getting into your pants...” He glanced at the door and then walked toward a second door. “I’m the one who hired you.”

Chapter Four

Now that really was a twist. I followed Loxy into the other room. It was his closet, a huge space with various ruffled outfits. The floor was carpet, plush even through my rubber shoes, and there was a bench here with golden trim. Fancy. “Is that so? You in the habit of hiring killers for your employers?” What was Loxy’s angle here? He’d lose his job, his financial security, and a slew of other opportunities.

“No. I...” He hesitated, glancing behind me. “I don’t want the guards to hear.” He pulled the door closed, shutting the two of us in the space with a light bright enough to show the growing stubble on his angular jaw.

“Why didn’t you tell me? Why did you send me information on seducing you?”

“In case the information was to leak out. I’d be your target not your accomplice.”

He pulled his jacket off, and I took a moment to enjoy the view. The white shirt was hugging his body. Nice muscles were hidden beneath his prim exterior. “So why hire an assassin?” I knew it was okay to talk here. My watch didn’t vibrate with any devices that could possibly hold incrementing evidence. “You’re more likely to get close enough to strike him down.”

He sighed, suddenly looking tired and frustrated. “I...I can’t! I’ve tried, but I do not have the courage to take his life and end this planet’s suffering. He doesn’t show you sixty percent of the planet. It’s forced servitude, slums, degradation, and sickness. He only shows visitors the rich side of the world. The poor die, and he sits on his golden throne making money from our mines and hard work. It must stop, he must be stopped.”

Memory of our conversation flooded my mind. “Your sister?”

Loxy blew out a breath and sat down. “She was forced to work in the mine. Inhaled chemicals that are eating away at her lungs. I gave most of my savings to the leader to free her of the mines. Her husband is still in there. Hundreds are in there dying, slaving so the king can have his extravagant lifestyle.”

“So you hired me.”

Loxy looked up. “I heard you were good, the best assassin in the universe.”

I snorted.

“I also heard you ask about who you kill. It’s not malicious or random.”

That part was true. I turned down a few offers in the past. If I was going to take a life, it was going to be because the fucker deserved to die not because he pissed off the wrong people. I sat down beside him. “Why didn’t you tell me?”

“I was going to but then...I saw you and...my dick did the thinking.”

I grinned. “Yeah, I had that problem myself.”

“Are you going to quit? The money is good. I’ve collected from nearly everyone. All ten villages contributed.”

There was no hesitation. “Yes. I’ll kill him.” It sounded like he deserved it.

Loxy looked at me, hope beaming in his eyes. “All you have to do is make an effort at the meeting. Spread word you’re looking for large quantities of the ore we mine. Maybe flash some credits and talk about servants being useful. Get on his good side.”

Loxy suggested some good offers. “That would help. There’s a lot of security.” Now that I knew he was ally, my cock was doing the ruling. I had a hard on that was pulsing, and I could see Loxy had the same bulge. “That kiss was pretty good considering we were under duress.”

Loxy glanced at me. The corner of his lips lifted. “If I were to be reciprocal would it have any effect on the job?”

“Nope.” I leaned forward, our breaths joined and then my lips were on his. The kiss started off slow, a simmer of passion before we began to really go wild. I reached out and began unbuttoning his shirt. His hands were pushing the fabric off my shoulders. When we were both bare chested I pulled away. My breath was heavy as I gave his neck a lick. He tasted like fresh rain and salty skin. I kissed down his chest as his glasses fell to the floor. I grinned before rubbing my fingers through the hair scattered on his chest. Then my mouth closed over his flat nipple. I gave it a nip, causing him to jerk before moving lower. My knees sank into the plush carpet as I knelt before him. I quickly tugged down his pantaloons, excited to get to his prick.

I sure wasn’t disappointed as I tugged the rim and exposed Loxy’s dick. His girth was impressive, probably as wide as mine. He had huge heavy balls that were flushed with dark brown hair nested at the base of his penis. I licked my lips. Loxy lifted his hips, and together we took off his last piece of clothing. “Nice,” I whispered. He was gorgeous naked, all muscles and tanned skin with a hard, jutting cock. I reached out, stroking my fingers up and down his shaft.

Loxy groaned. “You like to be in charge?” he asked, his head tipping back slightly.

“I do.” I was a bit of a dominant in the sexual area, but I knew how to be submissive when the job called for it.

“As do I.” He grinned before pushing at my shoulders.

I landed on my ass, and he quickly moved between my knees. His hands outlined my erection, and I hissed out a breath. Loxy quickly tugged my suit down, and I lifted my legs together so he could haul it off. He threw them to the side and I spread my legs, letting him take his fill.

Loxy’s lips parted and a drop of pre-cum came from his slit.

“Nice,” I murmured. Then I was sitting up, pushing his back to the bench and straddling his legs. I enjoyed this, the friendly competition for dominance. It was hot as the sun and made my stomach quiver. This is what my former lovers were missing and that stupid fuck machine on my ship. I missed the playful flirting and the warmth from another man. I grasped his head in my hands, leaning close to kiss him and rub our chests together. His chest hair scratched against my pecs and a shiver ran up my spine. I held him there, forced him to be submissive and used my mouth to ravage his. One hand slipped lower, pinching at his nipple before moving to Loxy’s package. I stroked his shaft before cupping his balls, being gentle.

Loxy groaned into my mouth.

I began to pump him with my hand, slow and methodical, just enough to get him to full hardness. His hands moved to my hips, and I shoved them away. Then I jerked my hips forward. Our dicks touched, the skin caressing and bringing my orgasm closer. We both thrust and our cocks rubbed together. Pleasure swarmed my body so I pulled away. No need to rush this as my reconnaissance for the night was done.

Loxy growled. He jerked his hands from my grip and pushed my back across his legs. His hands roamed my lower torso, fingernails scrapping the skin at my shaved base and then he was rubbing my cock.

I groaned, the feeling overwhelming and most appreciated. However, I wanted more, something wet. I slid free of his grasp and stood so my cock was level with his face. “Suck it.”

Loxy bit my thigh, and I growled then his mouth wrapped around my tip.

There wasn’t much better in life than having a sexy man sucking my dick. Damn, he suckled and then eased the shaft into his mouth. I reached down, holding his head still, pushing my cock farther, deeper. The rounded head hit the back of his throat, and I watched his expression as I forced my dick even deeper.

He was grinning then opening wider, taking in more of my hard flesh.

His hand slipped down my thigh as I pulled my cock free. I started again. Pushing my cock into this mouth then to the back and finally down this throat. His hand was at my ass, fingers running along my crack, and finally a wet finger pushed into my ass. I jerked, sending my cock all the way inside his mouth.

Loxy gagged slightly, and I pulled out quickly.

“Bad boy!”

Loxy shifted, sitting on the bench. “Let’s take this to my bed, shall we. I want to get you horizontal.”

Sounded like a solid plan. I followed him out of the closet, chuckling as the thought of us gay men coming from sucking cock in a closet. Then he was behind him, pushing me to the bed. I landed with a bounce face first. His hands were instantly on my ass, prying my cheeks apart. I was going to pull away, honest, but then I felt his teeth nip at my cheek and his tongue sliding closer to my puckered entrance.

Loxy licked me, from my balls to the top of my crack. Then his tongue began to pry apart my hole and pierce my ass.

I groaned, louder than I should have. It just felt so damn good. It had been too long without a real man. I shifted, my knees under me, my ass in the air for better access. He licked, nibbled, and began fingering my hole. I couldn’t argue. It felt amazing. My body was a jumble of sensations, all of which made my balls want to blow. When he pulled back, I rolled to the left. I pushed him to his side and straddled his body. My cock was rock hard, and pre-cum dripped from my slit to his torso. I cleaned it with a finger and brought it to his mouth.

“I’m too hot to fight much longer,” he said.

Was he accepting defeat?

“Suck me off and I’ll concede to be a bottom.” Loxy was breathless.

I grinned. “Deal.” Then I slid down his body to find his erection pulsing and his slit leaking pre-cum like a damaged hose. I sucked the tip, salty cream flooding my taste buds.

Loxy cried out, his hips thrusting.

I let his cock go farther into my mouth. There was nothing wrong with a cock sucking between friends. I relaxed my throat and focused on keeping my gag reflex controlled as Loxy’s prick pushed deeper. My throat swallowed around his girth, and I held my breath. His hips were wild, and he began fucking my mouth. I grabbed air when I could, savoring the taste and warmth of his cock as he fucked my mouth. Then he came. His sperm swarmed my mouth, sliding down my throat, and I sucked harder, my hand massaging his balls gently.

“Son of an Earthling!” He practically screamed the words.

I pulled my mouth free, chuckling as I used my hand to pump the rest of his cum free. We were a mess, but I liked it that way.

Loxy was gasping as he shifted to his side and then his front. He was slow pulling his knees up, presenting his ass to me.

The man was a fine specimen. Tanned skin all over and his back was all muscle. His ass was a temptation I wouldn’t have resisted for long. I used my palm and slapped at one cheek. He jerked, groaned and wiggled. I gave him another slap, harder, and his skin turned a nice shade of pink. My cock was dripping with excitement as I moved behind Loxy. I used more force than I should have, slamming my palm into the sensitive skin of his ass cheek.

Loxy cried out, pushing his ass back as if asking for more.

Oh yeah, this was going to be good. I took my cock in hand, spreading pre-cum at his ass entrance. The little hole was like a beacon. A few hairs were scattered along his ass, and I slapped him once more. I made sure that lovely ass cheek was good and red. I used a big glob of saliva to ease my way then pressed the head of my cock into his hole. It popped inside, and we both gave a low moan. I pushed an inch farther. This was another favorite of mine, entering a man’s ass slowly. Feeling his muscles give way and the warmth was incredible. I pressed more, another inch before grabbing his hips. “Loxy,” I whispered then I gave a hard, deep thrust.

His ass jiggled from the contact, and Loxy gasped.

I began moving, slowly at first then a little faster. My fingers held him tight, really digging in as my cock searched for that wonderful release.

“Yes. Yes!” Loxy began to chant with a few attempts to say my name. He was too breathless, and the words became moans of pleasure.

I thrust as fast and as hard as I could, determined to dominate him. My body began to sweat, my forehead and the back of my knees misted. I held him firmer, pushed hard, really slammed into him, and then my world exploded.

Colors flashed before my eyes, my head fell back, and I had such an intense release that my legs felt shaky. I squirted wildly inside Loxy’s ass all the while my fingers dug into his skin. I hissed out a long breath as pleasure consumed me like a fire. Then my head fell forward, my eyes closed, and I gasped. My balls were empty. I eased my grip.

Loxy fell forward, my dick slipping out of him. He rolled onto his back, gasping with this huge foolish smile on his face.

I couldn’t help but join him.

We slept peacefully through the night, and I felt a twinge of regret when I woke. Loxy was paying for my skills as a killer, not a lover. And what about Gold? He was still ever present in my mind. I sat up quietly, taking some proper clothes from Loxy’s closet. We were near the same size, and I dressed quickly. When the sun burst over the horizon, warming the land, I slipped from Loxy’s room. There was a guard there, four actually, all of whom tensed as I exited.

“You’re not allowed on this floor.”

“My apologies.” I went with a sheepish look. “I did not mean to stay the night.”

Two guards grinned, but the brute gave me squinted eyes. “We will escort you out.”

“Thank you very much.” I smiled. We walked from Loxy’s room and out of the corner of my eye, I saw the brute watch me leave. He was going to be a problem. I felt it in my gut. Down the hall we went, and I caught sight that my cameras were still there. We traveled down two flights of stairs before taking a floating disk down to my floor. I kept my smile up, making a bit of small talk until I stepped out. The guards left me, and I walked with a slow gait to my room. Once there I shut the door and took a breath. This mission was getting fucking complicated. I hated complicated.

Chapter Five

It was only an hour since the meeting. I made sure my voice was heard among the crazy delegates bidding for ore. Loxy, however, was nowhere to be seen. My concern shifted. It was time to find Gold and start asking questions. It was dangerous when my employer went missing before an assassination attempt.

Yes, I was wearing my fucking ruffled clothes as I walked the palace. I had yet to see Loxy, but my eyes drifted over Gold. He stood near the waterfall, a frown on his face. His ass was calling my name like a siren. I plastered on my best grin and approached him.

The brute blocked my path, looking down at me as he was at least five inches taller than my six feet.

“Greetings.” I went with polite. It wouldn’t look good to kick his ass now. After all, I was supposed to be an elegant delegate.

It was Gold’s voice and the brute turned his head slightly. “Let him pass.” He frowned then moved.

“Thanks.” Okay, so I added a bit of sarcasm into my voice. I couldn’t help it. The asshole had it coming. “It’s nice to see you, Gold.”

He turned toward me, his frown turning into a smile. “You as well. Are you enjoying the day?”

“The meeting was...interesting,” I said. “I did not expect such...enthusiasm for the ore.”

Gold nodded, and we started to walk the corridor. “Yes, not many planets have it, and it’s being used in more items. Most ships have it in their core systems.”

Yes, I knew that. My starship had several parts with ore. Gold seemed distracted. He wasn’t blushing or smiling so I could flirt some more. “Are you well?” I asked, more concerned about the man himself than the mission.

“I am.”

“Yeah, that’s bullshit.”

His head jerked up.

“Excuse my crass language but you are not telling the truth. Tell me. Perhaps I could assist you.” Good for both our friendship and the mission, nice.

Gold sighed, his voice lowering as he glanced back at the brute following a few feet behind. “I am just very worried is all. Loxy is a good friend of mine, and he has been accused of a very heinous act.”

Fuck! “Do tell.” We walked through the arch coming to the series of tents still up. One had moans coming loudly from the opening.

“We’re going into the garden,” Gold said. I saw the brute frown, but he held back. We turned the corner, walking along a brick path with shade trees above. “Loxy was arrested before the meeting.”

Son a fucking Earthling! Fucking fuckers. “For what?” I held my temper. The sun came down in bright rays as green leafy bushes suddenly enclosed the path. We continued onward.

Gold glanced at me, his blond hair seeming to shimmer in the sun. “I know you spent the night in his room.”

And my chance at seducing Gold was blown.

“I don’t harbor any ill feelings toward you but to bring another person to his personal quarters is forbidden. He knew such rules and when you were discovered coming from his bedroom...” Gold trailed off.

“So it is my fault.” I stopped, guilt making my heart beat faster.

“It’s the rules.” Gold stopped faced me. “It’s not really your fault. The rules here are so strict, so unbearable. Loxy was a very good friend.” Gold gave a sad smile. “He was...he was the first man to friend me here. Always looking out for my best interest.”

There was something between them. I heard it in Gold’s voice. He liked Loxy as more than a friend. “And you fear for his health?”

Gold glanced around. “I fear for more than his health. He is a good man. Loxy does not deserve the fate he’s been given.” He glanced at the ground.

My heart actually beat hard as I stared at his forlorn expression. It made me cringe. I never wanted to see this man hurt, and that was a brand new feeling for me. I reached out, lifting his chin with a delicate touch until our eyes locked. “Everyone deserves to make their own fate.” There was a moment between us. One I couldn’t explain, one that made me shiver to my very soul, and then there was a sound. It was subtle, but I pulled my hand back and then the brute came down the path.

“The leader wants to see you.”

Gold bite his lower lip and nodded. “I’ll be right there.” Then he looked at me.

I smiled, small and slightly sad. There were two men I wanted to protect, and one of them was now in the hands of a known cruel asshole.

“I’d like to see you for our night meal.”

I nodded. “It’d be my pleasure.” With that, Gold walked off, presumably to talk to leader Branson. Meanwhile I had work to do. My mission was the priority, but I placed one thing above success, life. I walked quickly into the palace, my pace quickening as I approached my room. One inside I scratched at my hand and activated my ship.

“Sleep mode deactivated.” The AI’s voice was quiet.

I moved to the bathroom, closing the door and turning the waterfall sink on full force. “Remote control.”

“Control remote confirmed.”

“Hack into central terminal, file classified information, sub file personnel.” I waited, leaned against the wall.

“Confirmed hack, level three.”

“Search personnel files for Supervisor Loxy.”

There were a few moments and then, “Found.”

“Recent activity, read aloud.”

The AI paused then continued, “Loxy, former supervisor to the leader. Accused of treason and subterfuge with possible terrorist ties. Sentenced to life in the deep mines with no care of health or well being.”

Fuck! I kicked the wall with my foot. “Cancel current hack, erase tracks.”

“Erasing now. Level three containment.”

“Download directions to the deep mine and any relevant information,” I said.

“Confirmed. Downloading.”

When the information was in, the device vibrated. “Stay on limited power mode in case I need backup.”

“Understood.” The AI stayed lifeless.

Sometimes I really wish it would say good luck, but then again when you have skill you don’t need luck.

I declined the night meal, stating a headache, and was in my room suiting up as the sun began to descend. The purple glow from outside told me I had mere minutes before the shadows would come out to play. While I waited, my wrist device displayed the directions to the mines. A single airshaft went into the deep mines. That was my ticket in. I just didn’t know if it was guarded. I placed my rubber shoes on. “On.”

The device vibrated. “How may I help you?”

“Find satellite feed.”

As I waited, I placed on my gloves. These were my extra pair. The original was hidden in Loxy’s closet. Hopefully, never found.

“Acquired.”

“Scan planet surface for mines.” I opened the balcony. Night was here. The sky was dark, and I perched over the railing to check below.

“Mines found.”

I eased myself over the columns and placed on my mask. “Find air shaft four two leading to the deep mines.”

As the AI worked its technical skills I began the climb down. I wasn’t silent or precise. I kept my movements away from all windows and balconies but fast enough so my muscles wouldn’t strain. When I hit the ground, my fingers ached. The night was cool, and a breeze ruffled the fallen leaves and a few flowers by my feet.

“Air shaft found,” the AI said. The sound filtered from the device behind my ear.

I glanced around, moving from cover to a large tree trunk. “Scan for cameras and motion detectors.” I moved to another bush, crawling through a set of four before I made my way into the dark woods. From here I began a dead run for the mines.

“None detected.”

“Scan for heat signatures...human and non-human,” I said as my breath hitched. I weaved between trees and kept far from any roads. My eyes constantly scanned, and I kept my noises down to a minimum. It would take twenty minutes to get to the town at a dead run. If I stole a hover car, I could be at the mines in five minutes.

“Heat signatures found. Human.”

Damn! “Weapons?”

“Affirmative. Laser guns on each and four-inch knife on one subject, left ankle.”

Good to know. “Monitor situation. Contact me if there’s any change.”

“Confirmed.”

The device vibrated. I dropped the thoughts of AI and Loxy as well as Gold. My mind went to running. The distance was my only concern. As my feet hit the ground quietly, I made sure not to make much noise and keep an eye on my surroundings. I made the twenty minutes run in nineteen minutes and twenty seconds. My breath was heavy when I finally stopped. The adrenaline wearing off, my calves ached as I watched the road. It was quiet, not many people walking around. This was the rich town that Loxy was talking about. No slums here, all shiny walls and expensive decor. I waited exactly one minute to catch my breath and give my body a rest then I scanned for a car.

It would have to be an easy steal, something hidden and without much fuss in terms of equipment. Ah, there. The red hover car was parked right beside a smaller building with a sign that read The Golden Inn. Cheesy. The fender was dented with a long scrape along the paint that led from hood to door. I eased myself toward it. Shadows were my friend, and I went to my knees. The device was against the lock, and I felt it vibrate violently, and then the locks clicked.

I was in.

Technology was fucking beautiful!

I slipped inside, keeping the lights off as I started it up and eased onto the main road. Five minutes to the mines.

Chapter Six

I made it to the mines in six minutes, having watched my speed when I passed several buildings still filled with people. The hover car was hidden in a bunch of trees, and I made my way as fast as I could toward the edge of the mines.

The scene shocked even me.

Dirt was dug up to create a huge hole where people, even now, worked. They were covered in dirt and blood. They were wearing tattered clothing, doing various mining operations. Guards stood at the ready with laser guns and leather whips. I swallowed hard. The scene was something out of a horror story. It was a slave encampment, and I had to curl my hands into fists. This was wrong on so many fucking levels.

“Update.”

The AI interrupted my growing rage.

“Status change. One guard removed from area currently having intercourse with another human in woods.”

I slammed my fist into the dirt. I couldn’t help these people by myself. I had to save Loxy and then kill that fucking leader. Now was my chance. I moved quickly and quietly. The darkness helped cover my tracks as I made my way up a good-sized hill. The shaft would be over this hill and atop the next. My feet dug into the dirt as I forced my body up the incline, and then I went low, almost hugging the ground.

There, one guard, sitting on his ass in the dirt throwing rocks over the hill at the people below. Fucker. I’d have to take him out toward the other side of the hill so no one would see. “Is he the one with the knife?” I asked ever so quietly.

“Heat signature confirmed to carry knife beside left ankle.”

Figures. I moved forward, still keeping low and silent. When I was in his visual range, I rolled until I was on the other side of the hill. The shaft was right there. A small layer of glass covered a square hole with a motor for shooting oxygen into the deep parts of the mine. I eased forward, stilling when he turned his head to gather another rock.

The rock pinged against something metal below.

I shifted closer, belly crawling in the loose dirt until I was two feet away.

The guard grabbed another rock and the moment it left his hand, I attacked. My hand went over his mouth to cover any sound. I shoved my arm around his neck, forcing him backward so that he lay half on top of me. When he went for the knife, which I knew he would, I wrapped my legs around him. I used my muscles to stretch him so he couldn’t get hold of the weapon at his ankle. Then his body struggled, the movements growing weak, his body beginning to falter. I held tighter, gritting my teeth, and when he slumped in my arms, I twisted his neck until I heard it pop.

Problem solved.

I shoved the body off, rolling it into the sand. I dragged him to the nearest tree, sitting him up and placing the gun in his hands. If anyone took a gander, they’d see him still guarding, not dead as a fucking human in the harshness of space.

Once set I made my way to the shaft. “Keep an eye on the shaft area. Any human heat signatures let me know immediately.”

“Confirmed.”

I pulled the glass away from the hole. The motor was whirling as I used my arms to tug the heavy fucker out of my path. It left a puff of smoke when it landed and I stilled, waited for detection. When none came, I eased myself into the shaft.

This was where fear of closed spaces would be a problem.  My gloves and rubber shoes held my weight without any effort as I moved down the shaft. Occasionally my elbow would hit the side or my knees, and even my ass would scrape. Heat began to increase, my body sweating as I crawled lower into what felt like the bowels of hell.

“End of shaft approaching,” the AI informed me.

I waited at the end and listened. There were the distant sounds of mining, a few cracks of a whip but nothing near my position. I kicked the glass out. The loud crackle and crash made me freeze. I waited a full minute before dropping down, rolling and kneeling beside the mine wall in a section of shadows. My breath was only slightly hitched. I hugged the wall as I walked. This path seemed to be an old one; no workers and the walls didn’t sparkle with the ore. There was a form up ahead, and I hid behind a large boulder. Two guards, one in each tunnel. A few workers were moving around, hauling dirt and then pushing the large bucket on wheels full of ore toward me. Again, shadows were my friend. I remained quiet as they fumbled past.

If every worker had a bucket, all I had to do was wait for Loxy to come to me. Although, time was still a factor. I had to get him out of here and back to my ship all before sunrise when I needed to be back in my room. So, a few minutes to get out of here, five minutes to the town, ten to the ship, five back to the town and then the twenty-minute run to the room. That didn’t include taking care of Loxy on the ship or the climb up the wall. Even if I took my time, I’d still be within the time frame. Hopefully, but hope didn’t make for a good assassin. Planning and backups did, along with some fucking awesome technology.

I leaned farther back, cover my mouth so my voice wouldn’t, travel but the AI would still hear. I could send up a decoy beacon to make the planet’s sensors think they were under attack. The guards might respond. Or I could send a flare to the opposite side of the mine for a distraction. I was debating on which to go with when something reflected off the dull light. I hesitated, eased forward and smiled. The flash was the light reflecting off Loxy’s glasses. Nice.

He looked like hell had thrown up on him and tossed him in a fire. His impeccable clothes were covered with streaks of mud, dirt, and what looked like dried blood. One lens of his hover glasses was cracked. He had a black eye and a slight limp. Loxy’s brown hair was matted on his head, and he looked utterly broken as he pushed a large bucket forward. One of the guards pushed him, and he fell back against the mine wall.

“Watch where you’re going, pretty boy,” the guard said with a purely malicious grin.

Loxy didn’t say anything, but I saw his fists curl until his knuckles were white, then he went back to pushing the bucket. He turned the corner. I waited, counting each heartbeat as he neared and the moment the guard turned, I shoved myself upward. My hand went to Loxy’s mouth, my arm went around his waist, and I pulled him into the shadows. He struggled against me, putting up a hell of a fight until I reached down and cupped his soft dick.

Loxy stilled.

“Yeah, it’s me.”

He went boneless in my arms, and I left him to lean against the wall as I went back for his bucket. I pulled it with us behind the boulder just as the guard turned, walking up and down the path. “You came for me,” he whispered.

I nodded, placing a finger to my lips before we moved quietly back the way I came. It was quick, moving fast despite his limp. When we turned the corner I pushed him against the wall, checked both directions then planted a kiss on his lips. The affection was quick but hard, and I pulled away, stunned at the effect this man had on me. “You all right?”

He nodded. “I will be. How the hell are we going to get out?”

I glanced up then pulled the thin black rope from my pocket. It went around his waist, clipping together, and then I attached it to my suit. “This will hold you, no issues with that. I need you to watch your footing and hands. Try not to bang against the wall too much.”

Loxy nodded enthusiastically. He looked exhausted as he got into position.

“You don’t have to climb just focus on not swinging around or getting hung up on anything. I’ll be able to do the climbing for both of us.” I climbed the wall quickly, forcing my body higher, and then I was pulling Loxy up too. My muscle instantly tensed and worked hard to haul both of our weights up the shaft. This was going to be a bitch of a task.

Chapter Seven

I was going to throw up and then sleep for a thousand fucking hours. My body was a conductor for pain and exhaustion. I was almost at the top of the shaft, my arms burning as were my legs. Too much longer and I might very well have an issue on my hands. Thankfully, Loxy would push himself upward every couple of feet and give my body a moment’s rest. The light wasn’t far ahead, and a breeze drifted down. My lungs took giant gasps as sweat beaded my skin.

I reached over the shaft edge, grabbing handfuls of dirt and hauling myself up the rest of the way. I landed on my ass, gasping, and to my surprise, Loxy pulled himself upward. It was slow and awkward, but he got up. Together we lay there under the stars, panting as if we’d just had wild, hot sex.

“I think I owe you a fucking blowjob,” Loxy said, wincing as he sat up.

“You owe me a fucking and a blowjob.” I grinned, grunting as I sat up. Our surroundings were quiet, and I checked the dead guy by the tree.

Loxy saw him and stiffened.

“He’s not a problem.” I moved to my knees. My legs were shaky when I stood, but I fought the fatigue. There was still a long ass night ahead of us. I replaced the motor and the glass. “Come on. Stay low.” We moved away from the shaft, taking a longer path to make sure none of the guards had even the slightest chance of seeing us. I could fight them off, but it would cost me too much energy. The hover car was where I left it, and we hopped in.

“Did you steal this?”

I sat down, my body practically screaming in joy as I finally relaxed my muscles. “Nope. Borrowed.”

It was the wee hours of the morning as we traveled through the town. The place was quiet so I sped up a little more than I should have. “Wake medic room...” I told the AI. That room was more like a closet, but it would help Loxy heal. “Prepare for human guest.”

“Confirmed.”

We made it through the town and to the ship in thirteen minutes. My pride and joy starship was resting quietly in its spot, dark as if nothing was going on. I parked the hover car behind the ship and helped Loxy to the door.

“This is yours?”

The door lifted, and we entered. The odor of my ship was a combination of metal and stale air—it smelt like home. “Yes.” Loxy was steadier on his feet and needed very little help getting to the medic chair. I laid him down, activating the sensors to detect his wounds so the laser would start healing him. Meanwhile, I pulled my mask off, wincing. My arm muscles were so fucking sore. I whipped my gloves off then went for Loxy’s mud-covered shoes, and with a tug, they were free.

“What’re his injuries?”

The scan finished, and the AI answered, “No broken bones. Swollen right ankle, cut on back skull beneath hair, cut on hands and arms. No immediately healing needed. Would you like me to divert power to heal minor abrasions?”

I glanced at Loxy who looked at me. “Told you I was all right.”

“Heal him,” I said.

“Please remove clothing to proceed.”

I grinned and moved toward him. “Too bad we don’t have time for that fuck.” I jerked his shirt open and tugged it off his body.

Loxy grinned. “I’d be like a blow up doll.”

The green light began to shine on his head. “Stay still.” I unbuckled and pulled down his pantaloons. He wore nothing beneath. I couldn’t help but smile and cup his soft prick. It was gaining in length and hardness. Loxy was responding to my touch. I pulled his pants completely off, and the green light began to scan and heal his cuts. Meanwhile, I opened my suit, just the lower part so that my cock could spring free along with my balls. The moment he lay down, I felt my erection start to grow. “There’s not much time,” I said. “I have about half an hour before I have to leave.”

“You’re still going to kill him.” Loxy looked over, finally noticing my exposed cock.

“Yes.” For this planet, for the mission’s success, for Loxy and Gold.

“Healing complete. Detecting an erection, shall I have the Fuck Machine prepared?”

Loxy burst out laughing and for the first time in my life I felt a little embarrassed. That was not something I wanted to share with a lover. “No,” I said flatly.

“I don’t know. Now that I’m feeling better maybe we should have a look at that machine.” Loxy grinned as he sat up. He still looked exhausted and streaked with dirt. “I couldn’t get my dick up to save my life, but my mouth and fingers still work fine.”

I lifted a brow and glanced at my wrist. There was time...kind of. Shit, I could make time if I had to stop the planet’s rotation and set back every time device on the world. Pre-cum slid down my shaft as I walked with Loxy to the bedroom. Our pace was fast, and the AI had the machine ready. Loxy watched as I gripped my cock and placed the head into the tube. I got to say, it was hot and excited as his eyes followed my every movement. My dick was like fucking steel, and I shoved the entire length into the tube with one thrust.

My spine tingled, and I took a deep breath as Loxy walked toward me. “Interesting,” he said and reached out to place a hand on my bare ass. “I’ve never seen such a device.”

“It mimics a nice tight, warm hole when I’m in the darkest parts of the galaxy,” I said, but my voice was a bit strained. I pulled my cock out almost completely and pushed back inside. Loxy began to lower to his knees, slowly as if he was sore, and then he was behind me. He parted my ass cheeks, using his tongue on the back of my balls before licking at the puckered hole. I spread my legs farther, bent just slightly and braced my hands on the wall for support. My cock was pulsing, and his tongue was easing into my hole. Fucking yes! I closed my eyes, pleasure swarming my system, and then Loxy placed a finger in my ass.

I began to thrust, pumping my cock in and out of the tube as his finger kept the rhythm. His hand caressed my balls. The pressure was amazing; my speed increased, and Loxy nipped at my ass cheek. If we kept this up, I’d have enough time for two orgasms and be back to the room in plenty of time. I grinned, my head falling back as the release came closer. My hips were ramming forward. Loxy added two fingers to my ass, and my world shut down. All I could see were flashes of light like explosions behind my eyelids. My body tensed, fingers curling into fists against the wall as sperm jetted from my slit. The orgasm was powerful, stealing my breath and making my knees weak. I came and came and just when I thought I’d fall down, the cum dripped out and I was totally fucking empty.

I was gasping as my dick slipped free. The grin on my face was damned foolish, but I couldn’t help it. Loxy helped me to the bed, and we lay there a moment. His hands roamed my soft appendage as I caught my breath. “Fucking wish we had time for two,” I said, glancing at my wrist. Damn, no time!

“I think we shall do this again,” Loxy said. He looked tired again, his lids dropping. “When my body has recovered from the ordeal I want to stick my cock deep in your ass.” He murmured the last word, and his eyes closed. His breathing evened.

“Is he well?”

“Yes, your guest has succumbed to the healing agent in his body,” the AI informed me.

“Good.” I stumbled to my feet. “Keep him comfortable, minimal power as not to arouse suspicion. Keep the doors locked, no entry but myself.”

“Instructions confirmed.”

“And brew me a glass of energy water.” I was going to need a boost to get to the room on time.

I gulped down the water, replaced my suit, and made my way out of the ship. Everything was quiet as I found the hidden hovercraft. The drive to the town took four minutes. It was very early in the morning, and the darkness was beginning to ease up. I had to haul ass.

I parked the car where I found it, happy to see that there seemed to be no one wise to it missing. Then I started my run. It was more of a jog for the first ten minutes, and when the energy kicked in I began to run. I made it back to the palace in twenty-five minutes. The bushes hid my form as I retraced my steps, cursing silently as the shadows fled further from the rising sun. It didn’t peak over the horizon yet, but it was well on its way. I shuffled to the wall, taking a breath before forcing myself upward. The climb was one of the worst I’ve ever taken. My muscles were sore from the night’s rescue. The gloves held me up, but my fingers were getting cramps as I made my way higher. I was gasping like an old man when I saw my balcony, and it took all my strength to pull myself the rest of the way.

I’d like to say I hopped over the railing, but in all honesty, I sort of dragged half my body over and fell the rest of the way. The big bad assassin was a heap on the floor of the balcony. I pulled my mask off, content to lie there for a moment. The sun was going to peak in seconds, and my return would have been impossible. Damn, I was good!

I grinned, shifting to a sitting position. Loxy was good too. The man was hot, and the more time we spent together, the more I liked him. He was very much like me but without the violent side. Immediately I thought of Gold; he was so refined and delicate, and I found myself smiling. These men were going to get me killed. I shook my head and stood up. My feet ached, toes cramping as I pulled the gloves and rubber shoes off. I eased the door open, throwing the pile in my arms on the floor.

That’s when I heard it. The soft sounds of slumber.

I glanced around, bending my knees in case I had to run. There, in the big plush chair was Gold, his feet hanging over the side, his head turned at an awkward angle. He was asleep, his chest falling and rising slowly. What was he doing in my room? What was he doing in my room at night? Had he been here the entire time? I’d need a story and fast. The rug was silent under my feet as I made my way to the door. I opened it silently, watching him for a moment. He looked adorable, really attractive, and I felt my cock begin to harden again. Damn, I just had a release and I was too tired to fuck, but my cock was apparently ready for another round.

I closed the door much louder than I needed to. Gold sat up quickly, his lids puffed slightly and his lips pouting as he glanced around. “Rylan?” He stood, pressing his clothes down so there were no wrinkles.

“Gold?” I acted surprised and walked into the room. “What are you doing here?”

He cleared his throat and rubbed his eyes. “Hi. Oh, um, I came here last night to see how you were feeling.” He glanced at the ground and blushed a little. “You were gone.”

“I went for some air and a few cups of energy water to help with my headache.” I lied easily, but my stomach felt heavy at the action.

“Oh.” He nodded, but there was a lift in his brow as if he was questioning my story. “Are you well now?”

“Yes.” I walked past him, suddenly realizing not only was I still wearing my black suit for stealthy movements but I also had no shoes on. Fucking son of an Earthling! How could I have forgotten something so important? I was so much better than such a stupid mistake. The shoes were a loss. I couldn’t get to them but to distract him from my clothes I opened my suit and bared my chest.

Gold’s eyes went wide, and he swallowed hard.

Good, distract him. I pulled a white shirt from the closet and tossed it on the bed. “Thanks for checking on me.”

Gold nodded, but it was slow and almost trance-like. He licked his bottom lip.

“Would you care to go to morning meal together?” I asked, knowing that the suit had dipped low on my hips and was showing a little bit more of my torso. Gold was blushing like a young man and making my cock hard. It pulsed between my legs, and I noticed his pants had a growing tent.

“I would like it...that.” He suddenly looked everywhere but at me. “That. The morning meal.”

I grinned. “Me too. The meal.” I grabbed the ruffled white shirt and a pair of black pantaloons. It didn’t take long for me to go to the bathroom, leave the door open and change. Surprisingly he didn’t glance in, and I came out looking more like a delegate. At least he hadn’t asked about the attire. The sun was up now. I noticed the bright rays splashing into the room and chasing away the darkness outside. “Shall we?”

He nodded, looking fluxed and unfocused.

“Thank you again, for checking on me. I do appreciate your concern.” We walked out of the room, and I locked it up.

“It was my pleasure. You are a...fascinating man, Rylan.”

Not the worst thing I’ve been called. “Well you, Gold, have caught my attention as well. Have you been with many men?” Yeah, I asked it. What can I say? My dick was doing the thinking.

He glanced away and shook his head. “My family prefers me not to be so open with others, and relationships with men are for behind closed doors.”

I made a mental note to meet this family of his. They sounded like pricks. Speaking of pricks, “So you’ve never been with Loxy then?” The thought of them together made my body surge with lust.

Gold stuttered. His voice hitched, and then he turned a lovely shade of pink on his cheeks.

“Guess that’s a no.” I grinned, enjoying our little talk as we made our way down the hall.

“Loxy is...he is a very good friend. He’s a handsome man, and I would...I mean I’ve thought about him that way, but it’s just...” Gold sighed, took a breath then spoke. “I like Loxy a lot, but my family would never permit our relationship.”

I nodded. “That family again. What about something between us?”

His steps faltered. I had to chuckle and catch him at the same time. Gold landed in my arms, and he steadied himself by clutching my shoulders. “Thank you.”

We didn’t part. In fact, we stood close together, mirth gone, sexual awareness growing. I wanted to lean forward and brush the blond hair from his forehead then press my lips against his. Too bad Loxy wasn’t here to help me loosen Gold up. I eased forward, my eyes on his lips, and I felt the warmth from his breath on my face.

“This is an emergency announcement. All delegates and their companions are to report to the tents immediately. There are no expectations. You have ten minutes.” The voice was male, echoing throughout the hall.

Gold pulled away. The moment was lost. We were both stone faced as we made our way down the floors and to the tents. Gold was a few feet away when more delegates arrived, and then several people stood between us. The wall lit up, and the holograph of the leader flickered.

He looked pissed.

Good.

“Attention!” He squinted his eyes at us, and his hair looked like he was pulling on the strands in anger. “There was a breach in security last night. A very dangerous prisoner was taken from the mines by someone in this group!” His voice grated. “We know the figure came from this area, and you are to come forward immediately.”

The group was silent. I held my ground. The only one who could break my story was Gold. I took a glance at him, but he was looking at the holograph.

“Each delegate and their associates will be detained for questioning. Your rooms will be searched, and if anything is found in violation you will get the harshest punishment that is available. I want my prisoner back.”

I kept my cool stance. The clothes were hidden, and they were the only things that could tie me to being the guy they’re looking for. My story was solid but for Gold. I took another look at him.

“I want Loxy back!”

Gold’s eyes went wide. He turned ever so slowly, and our eyes locked.

Fuck. For the first time in my life, the cool exterior faded. My heart began to race, and then I looked away. I fucking looked away! I might as well have jumped up and down screaming I did it. Damn it, I was a professional assassin and in this one mission I was making more mistakes than I have since I started killing. I kept my eyes on the screen, and it went blank. Guards began to move through the crowd pulling people from the group. I knew I would be chosen. Probably had my name offered by that brute of a guard.

“You there...”

Yeah. “May I help you in any way?” I asked, being polite.

The brute came up from behind me. He pressed his hand into my back and pushed me from the crowd. “Where were you last night?”

The fucking twit. I could cut his tongue out before he had a chance to scream. “My room, of course.” Stay cool, stay calm, and remain polite.

“You were getting close to Loxy. How do we know you’re not the guy who busted him out?”

I lifted my chin, trying for insulted and prim. “I have never...busted, as you say, anyone from a criminal institution. I am a delegate, not a common villager.” I rolled my eyes.

The brute leaned forward. “I don’t believe you.”

“And I don’t care what you believe. It’s the truth,” I said, placing my hands over my chest.

“He was with me.” Gold’s voice was like an angel singing, a thousand bombs falling, a damn gift from God!

I glanced at the golden-haired savior. “I did not think you’d want that announced.” I played my part.

Gold walked to my side and held my hand. I noticed how soft his skin was and the slight shake as he stood up to the brute. “Rylan was with me last night. And I don’t appreciate you taking such a tone with a guest and my lover.” The last word was a little hitched.

I took a glance at the fucking moronic guard.

“No, sir.” He practically growled then moved away.

I squeezed Gold’s hand, and together we slowly walked away. My body was surging with lust and adrenaline at nearly being caught. I couldn’t believe Gold had my back. We turned the corner, walking in total silence into the garden of bushes with a few trees covering us from the now risen sun. I stopped short, pulling on his hand so he faced me.

“You saved him, didn’t you?” Gold was quiet, leaning close so I could hear him clearly.

It would be dangerous to answer the question aloud so I remained quiet.

“Please, Rylan. Tell me. Is Loxy alive? Is he okay?” There was a pleading tone in his voice, and it seemed to chip at the hardness of my soul.

I licked my lips, hoping I wouldn’t regret what I was about to admit. “I did. He is.” There simple.

Gold took a shaky breath and his lips parted. He then rose to his toes and planted his lips on mine. It was chaste, awkward, and quick. When he pulled away, there was that familiar blush on his cheeks. “Thank you. Thank you a thousand times. Loxy’s alive.” He smiled, beaming and wide.

I grabbed his chin in my fingers, unable to hold back any longer, and I kissed Gold. My lips were on his as he gasped and I gently opened his mouth so my tongue could enter. He was nervous. I could tell by his hesitation and how stiff his body was against mine. The touch was as gentle as I could deliver, savoring his taste and the beauty under my hands. I pulled away, pressing my forehead to his. “You’re welcome.” The words were whispered.

Gold glanced away and bit his lower lip. I was finding it endearing. However, I wanted more.

I pulled him closer. My lips found his as my hands cupped his ass cheeks. Our bodies were pressed together deliciously, and I made sure to bring our intimate kiss to a new level of hot. He almost melted in my arms. Gold went boneless—well, not all of his body—I felt the probe of his cock against my thigh. He leaned against me more, his weight a welcome addition.

Someone approached. I heard footsteps like I was in a fog, and I pulled away as the damn brute headed toward us. I lingered to show my hands on his ass.

“Gold.”

The man in question turned toward the sound but straightened immediately. He smothered his hands over his clothes and looked sheepish. “Yes?”

“You’re needed.”

“Of course.” He glanced at me. “I shall see you soon.”

Was that a question? His tone held a note of uncertainty. “A meteor storm couldn’t keep me away.”

Gold grinned and walked away. I watched his ass as he went, and then I was alone with my thoughts.

Chapter Eight

The meeting for the day was cancelled. I assumed it had to do with Loxy and the culprit who helped set him free. Me, of course. I made sure as the hours passed I remained in plain sight of the guards and the other delegates. All suspicion toward me had to be eradicated. They would probably check ships next. My next moment alone, I’d have to get the AI to cloak and fly the ship somewhere safe to hide. I slipped into the nearest tent. The food was steaming hot on the table, and I grabbed a warm banana-like object. “New command.”

“Awaiting orders.” The AI’s voice was whisper soft.

“Let our guest listen in.”

“Intercom confirmed.”

Good, now Loxy would get an idea of my plan. “Go to full stealth mode, low energy, cloak the ship, and use the shield to block any power usage. Fly to a code 9 area.” That was the cue for an inconspicuous space. “Keep our guest comfortable and in the ship until you hear more from me.”

“Instructions confirmed.” Then the AI went silent.

I walked back out of the tent. The brute was back. He was standing under the arch searching each of the delegates’ faces then stopped when he saw me. The guard frowned, and I had the overwhelming urge to wink at him, just to tease, but that would have been stupid. Instead, I kept my cool and ate my warm banana thing. It tasted sweet, not so terrible.

“Greetings.” It was Gold. He came from the arched door with a smile on his face, but it was forced.

“How are you?”

“Very well, my lover.” Gold blushed and glanced away.

I was assuming that was for anyone listening. “Shall we spend some time together then?”

He nodded, and his eyes shifted toward the guards.

I quickly grabbed his hand, pulling him close and placing my lips on his. It was sweet, meant to distract and put on a show, but what happened shocked me. I was swept away. The kiss turned, changed, and twisted, and I was suddenly kissing Gold harder. My tongue was in his mouth; his hands gripped my hips, and his body pressed into mine. Our touch was so hot I thought we’d melt right there. I savored every single stroke of his shy tongue and nibbled on his bottom lip. When we pulled apart, my breath was hitched and my pantaloons clearly showed my arousal. “I did not mean to do that,” I whispered, our foreheads touching.

Gold bit his bottom lip. “I’m glad you did.”

We pushed apart, but I kept my hand on his. The walk was slow. We took a moment to look over the gardens before heading inside a side door. “And where do you plan on taking me? Somewhere private so I can ravish you?” I grinned.

Gold glanced away, his eyes wide and cheeks pink.

“I wonder if your ass will get that cute pink blush when my hands get on you.”

“Rylan!” he said. His tone hitched. Gold looked shocked. “There will be an event, a distraction.” He leaned closer to me. “To keep everyone entertained while they search the rooms and the space ports.”

“I’m perfectly secure in both spots.” That move with the ship had been a good idea then. Loxy and my AI would be safely tucked away somewhere close but hidden.

Gold sighed. “I am glad.”

“This is an announcement to all our guests.” It was the leader’s voice. “Report to the grand room. We are requiring all of you to attend an impromptu celebration for finding our missing prisoner.”

Gold swallowed hard. His eyes went wide, and he gasped.

I held his hand, squeezing it. “Show no emotion,” I whispered in his ear. There was no way they had Loxy. “I have sensors on my ship. If anything approached, if Loxy was truly taken, I would know the moment it happened.” I leaned even closer, taking his hand with both of mine and bringing it to my thigh. I meant it for confront but moved it a little too far and his knuckles grazed my covered erection. I hissed out a breath. “Stay calm. Act like we’re happy he was captured.”

Gold nodded, glanced down at our joined hands.

“We have a fake celebration to go to.” I gave him a wink, and he straightened, seeming to trust my word. It was all true. If anything had happened, I would have known. There was no way Loxy was captured so this was simply a ploy. They would watch us, see who disappeared during the celebration. “We must make sure we’re noticed during this event they’re having.” I’d have to be more blatant with my affections toward Gold.

The grand hall was only a short walk from our current position. Guards were positioned all over the place. At the entrance, I saw several guards head outside, probably to keep an eye out for anyone leaving. It was an amateur move on the leader’s part.

The room itself was huge with a stage, and plush couches were set in various spots, all toward the stage. Two large red curtains were pulled back revealing the empty platform. There were two floating chandeliers and holographic images of naked humans were being flashed onto the walls. I caught sight of a nice looking bloke with a huge, thick dick and had to readjust my pantaloons.

I found a seat toward the front, right near the stage and far from the exit doors. A few delegates were already here, more behind us, and Gold sat down. I settled beside him on a grey couch that had small green flowers woven into the fabric.

“How long will we have to stay here?” Gold leaned closer and spoke in my ear.

I smiled, playing the part, although it wasn’t a chore to scoot closer to him and lean against his lithe frame. I wanted to kiss him, his mouth looking scrumptious as it pouted. “The entire thing. We can’t have any suspicion.”
He nodded. “Do you think, maybe when it’s over, I could possibly go with you. To see Loxy?”

I thought about it for a moment. If we went under guise of going for a romantic rendezvous later tonight, what would be the harm? I nodded as the light dimmed slightly on the crowd. All the delegates must have arrived.

“Will you come with me?”

I smiled and held his hand as a bright light flooded the stage. “Of course.” It felt nice, better than nice, to sit with Gold. I wished Loxy were here to sit beside us. That would have been the boost to my rocket engine. I sighed and the soft sounds of music began to filter throughout the room.

A man began to crawl on stage. He was wearing these black bottoms that hugged his hips like a skin. Each movement and lunge of his hands was timed with the music. He had a collar around his neck. It looked spiked with a long black cord that led to the second man appearing on stage. He was wearing a white ruffled shirt and white pantaloons. His smile was evident as well as his arousal. He walked the man on his knees, and I felt the stirring of my cock. It was already at half-mast because of Gold’s presence, but now with this new arrival it swelled even more. I took a breath, leaning back.

The man standing pulled the leash, and collar boy reared back, shifting to his knees. It was all very elegant and fucking scorching. The music provided the perfect backdrop as the dressed man with brown hair began to use the leash on the other guy. Leather slapping flesh began to echo throughout the room.

I shifted in my chair, glancing at Gold who was watching with his lips parted and his pantaloons tented. He was getting aroused. I grinned, reaching over to lay my hand on his upper thigh. Gold glanced at me, his breath slightly hitched.

The brunette tugged on the other guy’s clothes, and suddenly collar boy was completely naked. He had a nice size dick too. It was long, hanging between his legs like a dangling treat. I watch it sway as the man was forced to crawl to the edge of the stage. He knelt, displayed his soft penis to the crowd. The brunette came up from behind him and began to rub his cock. We all watched, mesmerized and lust crazed as the man’s cock began to harden and grow.

I kept watching, my cock at a full-blown erection, and I moved my hand closer to Gold’s package. I brushed my fingers over him, and Gold hissed out a breath. Oh, he liked that, did he? My eyes were on the man being pumped to an erection as my fingers traced the outline of Gold’s cock. Impressive. I longed to bend him over and shove my prick deep into him. Then again I wouldn’t mind getting to my knees and sucking Gold until he screamed. My fingers moved to the rim of Gold’s pantaloons. He was still, his breath shaky and his bottom lip quivering. I stared back at the men on stage as my hands slipped into Gold’s pants.

The man on stage cried out, his cock fully engorged and pre-cum dripping from the slit. He was spun around, his ass facing us as he was forced to suck the brunette’s now exposed cock. The hard, tanned shaft stuck out between the folds of the white pantaloons.

I reached in and grabbed Gold’s cock. He was never with a man, so I was curious as to his reaction when his shaft was gripped. What happened made me chuckle loud enough to get a few glances. Gold jerked so hard his head slammed into the couch and it shifted backwards a few inches. His eyes were wide as he glanced around, his hands going around my wrist. Ah, now that was priceless.

Moans and groan came from the stage. The brunette had shoved collar boy to the stage floor. He began slapping that tight ass. I could see the red marks from here as grunts and a few shrieks filled the air. It overpowered the soft music, and then the brunette pushed the other man to his stomach. He straddled collar boy, spreading his ass cheeks and burying his entire cock in one thrust. There was a guttural groan from the man being pierced and a few hollers from the crowd.

I moved my thumb over Gold’s rounded tip, and he dug his nails into my wrist.

“Please,” he whispered.

I slid my fingers down his length, and Gold gasped.

“Please,” he said again.

Did he want me to continue or stop? I pressed my palm into his balls before rubbing and then went back to fisting his length.

Gold’s head fell back, his eyes closed, and I heard the raspy intake of breath from his parted lips. Everyone was busy watching the stage, the men there fucking like wild space animals. However, my sight stayed on Gold. His expression was wonderful as I pumped his erection. Gold bit his bottom lip, and his fingers dug harder into my wrist. I felt a drop of blood ease down the back of my hand from his nails in my flesh. I didn’t stop. Nothing short of a meteor shower would stop me from getting Gold off. His bottom lip began to quiver, and his eyes popped open to lock with mine.

Gold blew his load.

His groan was hidden under the two men’s cries of passion, but I heard it. I could never forget it. His dick began to pump semen, which flowed over my fingers all warm and wet. I kept tugging on his cock, making sure he got every ounce of pleasure possible, and just when his cock ran dry, the men on stage came.

Gold was gasping, opening his eyes and sitting up as my hand still fondled his genitals. His cheeks were deeply blushed, and I grinned. I wondered how he would color if both Loxy and I were working on him? The lights began to brighten, and I pulled my hand from Gold’s pants. I guessed the event was over, but oh what a treat it was.

Gold cleaned up in the bathing area, and we were all ushered into a huge meal room. There was chatting, some crude talk about the show, but I listened with my ears only. My brain was busy working the room. There were still guards at every entrance. The windows were locked, and I saw a few men outside. They were really going to assume the perpetrator would run. Stupid move but as long as the enemy was making those moves it was good thing. We ate quietly. I noticed Gold wouldn’t look me in the eye and when I caught him staring, he’d blush. It was adorable really, and it made me want to get him alone even more. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on him.

From the meal, we went back to that room and there was a new group on stage. This was the history of the planet. Sure, it was interesting, but it made the leader out to be an all-powerful, all-knowing God and I kept rolling my eyes.

From there we were given petite glasses filled with sour and overwhelming wine. I knew it was tampered the moment it touched my tongue. I took another sip, spitting the first sip back into the glass as I pretended to take the second tasting. Gold had yet to savor and when he went to I gently touched his elbow and shook my head. We mingled with the crowd, being superficial but friendly. The delegates began to waver on their feet, and soon many were asleep where they stood. I took Gold’s hand as the crowd thinned and we made our way to the arched door.

“No one’s allowed to leave.” The brute. Again. Didn’t he have something else to do, someone else to bother?

Gold took a step forward, brave for a man so lean. “We are returning to the...”

“He’s missing!” There was a yell from one of the other guards.

Gold tensed, but I kept my hand on his, rubbing my thumb across his throbbing pulse. I turned slowly, looking at the guards as they scattered.

“Stay here,” the brute said.

I nodded and pulled Gold with me to the nearest seat. I leaned close, letting my ear touch his. “Hack into local frequency, emergency chatter.”

The AI’s voice made Gold bite his lower lip and glanced around. “Hack in three seconds, two seconds. Hack confirmed.”

“Give us the basics.”

“Affirmative. Delegate Fromade from Planet Lockta Madeno Lie has fled the event. His hover vehicle is being tracked along the village route. Guards are in pursuit. Subject is blocked from his ship. There is no chance of success for his escape.”

“End hack.”

“Confirmed.”

“Why did he run?” Gold asked, leaning close.

I couldn’t help but kiss his cheek before I answered. “He was into something illegal. Otherwise he would have waited this out like the rest of us. They’ll interrogate him a few days and try to find Loxy.”

“How do you know all this? Does being a delegate on your planet afford you access to such information?”

I should have answered quickly and lied without blinking. Instead, I hesitated, again ignoring all my years of training for this man. I opened my lips, not sure what I would say, when there was a loud explosion. We both glanced toward the village where a plume of smoke rose to mar the beauty of the setting sun.

It was only an hour later that the guards were relaxed. They thought they had their man. I made sure we were seen going to a hover car and that we brought a clear container filled with various foods and two bottles of fine wine. Gold played his part well, and the brute was nowhere to be seen.

No one questioned us as we drove toward the town. It took a few extra minutes to be sure we weren’t being followed before I made my way toward the last building in town. It was a hotel, all grandeur and style. I rented a room under my name. It would make the story that we wanted time alone all the more plausible. However, instead of slipping into the room and stripping our clothes, we snuck out the back and walked a few minutes to my cloaked ship.

The ship’s door shimmered to show us where to go but other than that this field of grass looked empty. I watched Gold’s face as we entered and his eyes went wide. I hope it was with wonder and not shock. He still thought I was a delegate.

“This is not like other ships I’ve seen,” Gold said as we entered. “There’s no robot helpers or...” We walked down the steel hallway. “Bright colors along the walls. Most ships are all about the image but this ship is...” His voice stopped as we entered the control room.

I felt proud and puffed my chest up slightly as he looked around. I guess to the untrained eye it was pretty impressive. I had computer controls, a weapons station, and a virtual image of the universe etched into one wall. “Stay here, look around but don’t touch anything. I’ll go check on Loxy.”

Gold nodded, walking toward the etching. He reached out, his fingers tracing the images.

I grinned, pleased to have both men on my ship. My cock was also very excited. It poked at my pantaloons with an urgent need to be heard. I moved to the bedroom and opened the door. There he was. Loxy was lying completely naked on the silk sheets. His legs were parted, and he sat against the headboard. His hand was between his legs, and new glasses hovered on the edge of his nose. I moved closer, my smile turning into a wicked grin. His cock was hard as he stroked the length.

“I’ve been waiting for you,” Loxy said with a grin.

“Had a delay.” I licked my lips. “Leader Branson was looking for you, found someone else, and Gold is desperate to see you.”

Loxy jerked upward, his cock forgotten. “You can’t tell Gold I’m here! He’ll know you rescued me, that you’re not a delegate!” Loxy shifted to the edge of the bed.

“It wouldn’t be such a bad thing if he found out I’m not some pansy delegate. I’m beginning to like the guy, both of you actually.”

“No!” Loxy stood.

Why was he so adamant? What did he know that he wasn’t telling me about Gold?

“Tell me you didn’t, tell me he doesn’t know.” Loxy grabbed his head. “Fuck. We’re done for.”

“Why?” Now my cock was starting to ebb and my cautious nature was taking hold.

“Gold is the leader’s son!”

Chapter Nine

I felt the blood drain from my heart as Loxy’s revelation reached my ears. My movements were slow motion as I turned and stared at the empty door. The leader’s son! The leader’s fucking son was in my control room. I took a deep breath and ran flat out toward him. I burst into the control room, and Gold jerked around, still standing in front of the etching. “You’re his son?” I practically spit the accusation out.

Gold swallowed hard, and he stared at the ground. “It is not something I am proud to admit.”

“Fucking son of a fucking Earthling, stupid fucker that I fucking am!” I spoke as Loxy came into the room.

“Loxy?” Gold looked hopeful, excited. “You’re all right?” He smiled.

“I am,” Loxy said, now wearing pantaloons and a white shirt. He regarded Gold with squinted eyes. “What are you doing here?”

Gold looked confused for a moment. “I’m here to see you. To make sure you’re well.”
I held my tongue.

“I have been interested in you for a long time, Gold,” Loxy began, “But your father made it clear you were off limits to me. Why would you risk his wrath to see if I was well?”

Gold straightened. “I am not like my father. I did not want you to stay away!”

Shit, now I was questioning his truthfulness and my ability to read hot blond men. I glanced at my computer. “AI, check for radio chatter. Has our presence been detected?”

There was a pause and then, “No extra chatter, there are no new human heat signatures in our vicinity.”

I glanced at Loxy then Gold.

Now he stared at me. “You saved Loxy, you have this ship...you’re are not a delegate.” He fisted his hands. “I wasn’t the only one holding back. Who, Delegate Rylan, are you?”

He had me there. “It’s a transport ship. I’m not the man you think I am. I’m not just the man that you kissed or the man that touched your dick first. I’m an assassin, and I’m here to kill your father.”
Gold was silent.

I wasn’t sure what his reaction would be. It was his father for fuck’s sake but he was ashamed of his family so maybe this wouldn’t doom us. I waited patiently, heart thundering in my chest.

Gold’s lips parted, and he pulled off his shirt.

I wasn’t sure what kind of answer that was until I saw the big purple bruise on his shoulder and a matching mark on his hip. “Every day. It happens every day.” His eyes were a bit glassy. “Did you know I had a twin and an older sister?”

Loxy shook his head. “There were rumors...”

“My mother ran away, though we all believed he killed her and hid the body. My sister was twenty when she killed herself. He would...touch her, beat her and when she left us...he started in with my brother.” Gold sat down on the nearest chair, looking defeated. “Gabe, my brother, was so strong, when dad would start wailing on me, Gabe would say something to anger him and then dad would beat him. He saved me so many times. Brought me from the brink of death and despair. Gabe died too. Everyone in my family dies because of him. However, dad sat me down and told me that he wouldn’t beat me anymore. As long as I followed his rules. He needed a grand heir, and I was the one to follow his footsteps. I try to play along, but every now and then...he beats me anyway.” Gold took a shaky breath.

As he spoke my hands clenched into fists. I couldn’t stop the rage that was building. I wanted to kill this leader more than I wanted to live.

“It’s not too bad. As long as I follow his rules he leaves me be.”

“Until I came along.” I knew I was the reason for his new pain.

“He doesn’t like that I want men,” Gold said and stared at the ground. “I don’t like that you lied to me, Rylan, but I do understand. I do hope that you succeed so I don’t end up like the rest of my family. Dead. Forgotten.”

The air in the room was heavy, and I took slow gulps to ease the fury that made my blood boil. The leader didn’t just deserve death; he should be tortured and left for dead in a pod deep in space.

Loxy walked past me and knelt before Gold. “Why didn’t you say anything? Why didn’t you tell me?” Loxy placed his hand on Gold’s cheek, and I felt the sting of jealousy.

“I didn’t want to get you involved. He’d hurt you too. He did hurt you,” Gold said, his voice just above a whisper.

Loxy leaned forward and embraced Gold.

I stood there, touched and wanting to touch. There was something going on here, more than lust, and it made me frown. I was an assassin. I fucked. I didn’t love.

“You don’t have to worry anymore. Rylan is going to handle your father. We’ll get this planet back, and you will be a great leader,” Loxy said as he stood.

If only it was that easy.

“Come on, let’s cheer Gold up. A celebration to a new beginning.” Loxy held Gold’s hand and walked past me.

Gold grabbed my hand, and I went along with the horny conga line toward my bedroom. I stayed back as Gold sat on the bed, his hands fidgeting in his lap. Loxy was pulling off his shirt and threw his glasses toward the floor. They hovered over the carpet, the lenses glinting in the low light. “AI, bring out toys.”

Loxy glanced at me. His brow lifted, and he grinned. “Toys?”

I smiled. The hidden drawer that was sunk into the wall popped open and Loxy gave a whistle as his eyes roamed over the contents.

“I didn’t see that the first time,” Loxy said.

“What do they do?” Gold asked as he stood and walked quietly toward us.

“I’ll show you.” The words were huskier than I intended. I picked up a ribbon with the metal clasp giving off a glint. “Care to help me demonstrate, Loxy?”

He grinned, shoving his pants down his legs until they pooled at his feet.

His cock was wonderful, long and thick, the balls looking full with tasty cum. I knelt before Loxy, glancing at Gold as I wrapped the ribbon, pastel blue, around the base of Loxy’s cock. He groaned as I clasped it tight, forming a decorative cock ring. I gave the round tip of his head a lick, and he hissed out a breath.

“What will it do?”Gold asked, leaning closer. “It looks painful.”

“A good kind of sting,” Loxy said, moving to tug and pull at his cock. He was playing with the length, letting the ring do its work.

“It’ll keep nice and tight around his dick, delaying his release, making the pleasure more intense.” I reached back into the drawer and pulled out another ribbon. “This one goes around his balls.” I went back to my knees. Loxy’s cock bobbed as I moved it and placed the ribbon around his sacs. They squeezed gently, not enough to hurt his precious cargo but just enough to give him some pain with his pleasure. I grinned. This was going to be epic. I made a mental note to take a nap afterward. If we used all these toys as I planned, I was going to need to recuperate. My fingers trailed along Loxy’s cock, teasing the beautiful shaft that was turning a shade of red. I stood and went back to the drawer. “You okay so far?”

Gold nodded, watching intently. “I’ve never seen such devices. They are getting me quite aroused.”

Loxy chuckled.

“That could be the sight of his hard cock, Gold,” I said and went for another toy. “Do you want the beads or the lust cord?”

Gold glanced at me, his eyes wide. “I get a toy?”

This time I did laugh, and I reached over to place a kiss on his cheek. I helped him remove his shirt to reveal his lean chest and flat nipples. I pinched one, making Gold jerk back.

“Hey, no playing without me!” Loxy said, moving to sit on the bed. “And I want the cords.”

I stuck my tongue out at Loxy and gave Gold a gentle kiss on his lips. I pulled the black cord out and watched as Gold’s eyes lit up.

“That looks...amazing,” he said, tugging his pants down eagerly. His legs were all lithe muscle and scattered blond hair. He still had on white underwear.

I grabbed Gold’s hand, moving toward Loxy who now lay on the bed. “You hook the cord around his penis and hook these clips to his nipples. Whenever he moves Loxy will get a hard pinch.”

Loxy moaned.

Someone was getting excited. I shifted to sit on one side of Loxy and Gold sat on the other. The black cord was warm as I looped it around Loxy’s red dick and then I opened the clip. “You ready, baby?” I asked, leaning close so I could plant a wild kiss on his lips. It lasted a while, our tongues battling until I snapped that clip in place over Loxy’s flat nipple.

Loxy cried out, his hips jerking and his head falling back. “Yes, oh, fuck yes!”

I grinned and looked to Gold. “Go ahead. Clip the other one.”

He nodded, biting his bottom lip as he opened the clip and placed it over Loxy’s flesh. Then there was a snap and Loxy writhed in pleasure on the bed before us.

I pushed Loxy to a sitting position and stood before him. My pantaloons were off in seconds, and my hard erection bobbed before his face. Loxy immediately opened his mouth and began lapping my head. My slit was already leaking and with Loxy’s help, pleasure swam up my spine. “Hey, now.” I pulled away. My cock slid from his mouth, and I pushed Loxy to his side. He was now kneeling on the bed. I moved behind him, making sure Gold was watching. I pulled his head by sinking my hand in his hair. His torso elongated, the clips pulled, and I heard a gasp then a groan. I used the lube that was already in the nearby drawer, sending a glop between Loxy’s cheeks. “Gold, why don’t you help me in?” I wanted Gold involved, but he stood more to the side and watched with wide eyes. He moved forward, blond hair slipping to his forehead. Gold reached out and touched my cock.

“Okay,” he whispered.

Pleasure, intense and overwhelming, filled my system. Gold held my dick, weighed the erection in his hands before wrapping his fingers around my prick. I waited patiently as he placed the tip against Loxy’s wet ass hole. Then I moved with Gold’s lead, thrusting my penis head into Loxy’s hole. I pressed harder, sending my cock deeper, and then slammed fully inside. Gold’s hand was trapped between our sweaty bodies, and I took the opportunity to kiss him. Our lips were gentle, tender as my hips began to move. Loxy was all moans and groans beneath me. I ran my fingers up and down Loxy’s back as my dick pierced him.

“Gold,” Loxy said, his voice harsh. “Touch me.”

Gold was once again nibbling on his bottom lip as he lay beside Loxy.

I saw Gold’s hands disappear beneath Loxy and then his hole flexed around my erection. “Fuck.” I gasped. My hands fisted then opened, and I whacked my palm against Loxy’s ass cheek.

Loxy cried out, his body jerking with every slap on his sensitive flesh. I took my time, moving in and out of his ass without putting too much force into it. I gave him a real good spanking as Gold played with his cock. It took a few minutes of holding back but there was a loud gasp and then Loxy shuddered around me. His cum decorated the bed and when Loxy’s balls were empty he collapsed. I followed. Now I could really get to work. I placed my hands on his lower back, forced his body to still as I began to pump in earnest. I slammed home each and every thrust. The sounds of flesh on flesh and groans filled the room. Nothing could stop me now. Determination mixed with need and then I felt the stirring of an orgasm. My entire body was on fire as my sperm jetted from my body. I pulled out slightly, watching as my white cum decorated Loxy’s spread cheeks and hole.

I grinned, my cock now out and wet. Cum dribbled down my shaft. I rolled Loxy over, and he had a huge grin on his face. Gold was licking the cum off his hand, which made my dick do a jerk. I unclasped the ribbons and gave Loxy’s prick some freedom. I played with the soft skin, tugging and caressing until Loxy let out a slow moan. Good, he was still with us. I loosened the clips and threw the lust cord on the edge of the bed. Then I turned to Gold. “Time to strip.”

He was smiling, his hand clean of cum until I spoke, and then he nodded nervously.  Gold hooked his fingers into the white cloth and tugged downward. I felt my heartbeat kick up as he slid the cloth down his legs and then straightened. There it was. The cock I wanted to see since the moment I laid eyes on the golden man. I licked my lips, suddenly hungry. No, starving. I knelt before Gold, reaching out as I heard him swallow hard. My fingers whispered across the soft flesh covering his hardness. I rubbed a finger over his slit and heard the sweetest groan ever.

“Again I’m left out in the cold,” Loxy said from behind me, but he chuckled as he crawled over the bed toward us.

“Kneel on the bed, Gold, I’m going to get some beads.” I walked quickly back to the drawer, pulling out the salmon-colored beads on a white cord. They were brand new, and I rubbed my palm over the good-sized beads. Gold was going to love this. Hell, we were all going to enjoy this toy. I came back to the bed. Loxy had adjusted himself so he was on his back, lying with his head in easy reach of Gold’s cock. Gold was on his hands and knees, biting that tortured lower lip.

I collected a dollop of lube on my fingers and eased my fingers over his hole. I didn’t pierce him yet, just got him used to touching.

Loxy moved forward. I saw a few locks of his hair between Gold’s legs. Then Gold let out his loud, wrenching groan. The sounds were the sexiest thing I’d ever heard. I rubbed one hand up and down Gold’s ass cheek, easing my finger into his hole. One finger, slow entry, easing the path as Loxy sucked on Gold’s dick. The moans coming from Gold’s mouth were intoxicating, and I began adding another finger to my intrusion. He was tight but workable. I added lube to the beads and took the smallest bead in my fingers. I quickly popped it into his hole.

Gold gasped, jerked from me but not too far. Loxy sucked his cock. I heard the slurping.

I grabbed the next bead, which was slightly bigger than the first. My fingers massaged his ass cheeks, and I rubbed his balls with my palm. Then without warning, I placed the bead at his puckered hole and pressed it inside.

Gold jerked forward again. “Rylan!” He groaned.

I heard loud sucking.

“Loxy!” Gold said, breathless.

“Two more beads.” I informed him and then took the next size bead. The round balls increased incrementally and this one was a good size bigger. I moved the salmon ball to his ass as the last ball dangled from the cord. In one smooth move, I pushed it inside.

Gold’s arms began to shake, and he laid his torso farther down, almost onto Loxy.

“One more baby.” I grabbed the last bead, the cord swaying back and forth. “You can do it. You can handle one more bead.” I licked my lips and pressed the biggest ball in the group against Gold. His body shifted forward, and Loxy held his hips as I forced the ball inside.

The white cord hung from his ass, and I rubbed his balls as Loxy sucked on Gold’s dick. Now this was the most amazing threesome I’d ever had. It occurred to me that I never had men in my ship and never men who I was sexual involved with. What did it mean that these two men meant more to me than they should? I pushed the thoughts aside, staring back at Gold’s ass. “You ready to blow him away, Loxy?”

“Oh yeah,” Loxy said, his words muffled.

“Didn’t you ever learn not to speak with a full mouth?”

There was a muffled chuckle and then Gold began moaning, the sounds one after another as Loxy went to work on Gold’s dick.

I picked up the cord, holding it tight between my fingers, and tugged hard. The biggest ball came out and Gold hissed, crying out my name. I grinned, waiting as Loxy suckled before tugging the cord and the second ball popped free.

“Rylan!” Gold’s shoulders fell low and his legs were shaking wildly.

“Two more, baby!” I tugged, and the third bead appeared.

“He’s almost ready,” Loxy said quickly then went back to sucking Gold’s cock.

I slapped Gold’s ass, a soft whack, and tugged the cord. The two beads came out one right after the other.

Gold cried out, his legs wobbling violently, and I heard Loxy moan then swallow. My fingers pierced Gold’s ass, fingering the hole while Gold emptied his balls and then Gold fell forward. He collapsed on top of Loxy, gasping for breath before rolling to his back.

“I...can’t...breathe,” he said, his cock now going flaccid against his thigh. “Can’t...believe ...so...good!”

Loxy chuckled, righting himself so that he was lying beside Gold.

I jumped onto the bed, making all our cocks bounce as I lay on the other side of Gold. We lay there for a bit, enjoying the silence and the smell of pleasure.

Chapter Ten

I left them a few hours before the sun rose. The two men looked perfect in my bed. As I was lying there, listening to their even breaths, I made a decision. It took a few hours, but I found the right path. I would leave them here and go deal with the leader, Gold’s father, on my own. My black suit was already on, and I had my gloves in one hand along with my mask. I’d drive as close to the palace as possible. Slip in the window and slit his throat. If there were too many guards, I’d simply throw a stun bomb, hop in, kill him, and try to make it out without being hit by a laser. It was a foolish plan. There were too many chances of getting caught or worse, struck by weapon fire. Sneaking in at night, my original plan, would have been better.

It took a few minutes in the hover car to drive through town. Very few people were out, and most were too half-asleep to notice my approach. When I was near enough to the palace, I parked the vehicle in a long grassy field. It was a five-minute jog back to the palace. The place was quiet, and I caught sight of a few guards, but security looked relaxed now that they caught a delegate running. I eased closer to the massive building, taking a single blue strip from the inside of my suit. I slapped it on the outside of the building and pulled the small pin from between the paper. The blue turned darker, began to blend in with the wall.

I had ten minutes before it blew. The explosive wouldn’t cause structural damage. I wanted to scare the folks inside, not kill them. I placed on my gloves, shoved on my mask, and began the trek upward. I only went to the fourth floor, making my way slowly, conserving my energy. I had to stop a few times as guards passed windows or below me.

“Five minutes remaining,” the AI said.

I kept climbing, working my way higher, my muscles beginning to strain. I was only four floors away from my target. If he was in the room. That’d be a bitch, going through all this and finding he was out to lunch. “Check cameras, locate leader.”

“Checking...”
I climbed another few feet, my lungs beginning to take big gulps of air.

“Leader signature found. Located in bedroom, three floors above your current position.”

Nice.

“Three minutes remaining.”

I pushed myself harder, working farther from the comfort of the ground and toward that balcony. I was only one floor away now.

“Detonation in thirty seconds.”

Damn, not enough time. I climbed over to the left, hopping onto the balcony just below my goal. I hunkered down.

“Ten seconds until detonation.”

I tried the door and of course, it was locked. I’d have to give it a good kick when the bomb went off.

“Five seconds.”

I counted mentally, bracing myself, and then the balcony shook. The very ground wobbled as a loud explosion broke the beauty of sunrise. There wasn’t much damage, but a plump of smoke rose and I heard various shouts from below. I kicked the door. Glass scattered, and I shrugged into the room. It was quiet, unoccupied. There were more shouts below. I opened the main door, checked the hall, and then began to climb up the wall. It was skill, years of practice, but I could climb the ceiling to avoid any accidental detections. My body was tense as I made my way along the ceiling, avoiding hot hovering chandeliers. I used the stairs to travel upward and quickly flattened against the wall. I had to remain here. Guards were running down the hall, frantic and yelling.

When they passed, I kept moving. I shifted to the ground and back flipped into the room beside the leader’s bedroom. Oh, another empty space. It was really fucking nice when things worked out. I made my way to the balcony, checking the ground where people were scattering about. Smoke still billowed from the explosion. Many would think of fire although there was no danger of that. It was just to distract. I hugged the wall, making my way to the leader’s balcony.

This was it. Getting closer to taking a life. I was quiet, focused as I tried the doorknob. It didn’t open. I placed my wrist device against it, and the lock clicked open. Then I was opening the door a sliver, listening to the leader’s voice. He gave orders, formed search parties, and increased security in the room. I thought of Gold, of Loxy, their struggle and pain. It angered me beyond words. I was doing this kill for them. I pulled the stun bomb free of my suit. It was small, the size of an Earth plum, but it was silver with a small red button atop it. I hit the button, and the device blinked. My hand fit in the door’s small opening, and I was ready to release the bomb and set my focus of killing the leader.

“Who did this?” The leader’s voice rose.

“I don’t know.” Gold.

My heart lurched, as did my stomach. I shoved my thumb on the button and pulled my hand out. What the fuck was he doing here? Fucking son of an Earthling! I leaned back, looking to the sky. “AI, status on guests?”

“Unable to respond, controls have been tampered with.”

“Son of a....” The words faded off.

“I do not compute command.”

I rolled my eyes. “Prepare a forty-five BX missile. I want the target to be the hover car.”

“Understood.”

The leader’s voice rose. “And you, Loxy, plan to tell me who saved your life?”

Fucking fuckers! They were both captured. I slammed my fist on the balcony floor, winced, and then pulled my laser gun free. This was going to get messy, but shit, as long as Loxy and Gold weren’t hit. I glanced at the sky once more, just in case it was my last chance getting to see the fluffy white clouds. Despite the will to survive, I felt content knowing my life would not be given in vain.

Then again, I was skilled enough to make it out of this alive. Maybe.

I shoved the stun ball into the open door and lifted my thumb. I heard it roll quietly into the room. There was a sharp yell and then a bright, white flash. The moment the light faded, I kicked the door opened. Four guards were behind my men, two by the door and three by the leader. I shot the one behind Gold first. Loxy rose up and began a fight with the brute. The guard was getting his ass kicked, and it made me proud.

I jumped behind the couch as the yells erupted into the room. The other two guards behind Gold went down with precision shooting. I fumbled to my knees. The stun began to wear off. Bright red beams came flying toward me. I shot back, wildly toward the direction of the leader. If I was lucky, I’d catch a guard and eliminate a problem. Otherwise, this was a good time for Loxy and Gold to run. I glanced back. Loxy had Gold on the floor. They were both untied, crawling wildly toward the bathroom. The door slammed shut.

I took a glance back out the window. It looked like it was going to be a beautiful day.

I grabbed my knife in the other hand and shifted to the edge of the couch. In the next few seconds, I wounded two guards, stabbed a third and clipped the fourth. He went down, hitting his head on the table. With the laser blasts no longer aimed at my head, I ran to the door and slammed it shut. The lock clicked and banging from the other side began. Finally, I turned toward the massive desk and the man cowered behind it.

“What do you want?” the leader asked. “I can give you position, gold...anything you want, just spare my life.”

I walked toward him slowly, checking the other guards to be sure they were out for the rest of this fight. “I do want gold,” I said, stepping around the desk, gun first.

The leader huddled in the corner; head down, fear flush on his face. “I can make you a very rich man. We just need a deal, gold for my life.”

“You misunderstand.” I aimed the gun. “The gold I want is a brave, sensitive man that you beat up and tortured since he was a boy.”

The leader swallowed hard, his hair plastered to his head with sweat.

I saw the glint before my body reacted. The gun pulled from under the desk in the leader’s wrinkled hands. I shoved backward as I pulled the trigger, determined to kill him before any more damage was done. My aim was perfect. The red light lit up his chest and sent his face into a contortion of pain and disbelief. I was unharmed, his shot missed, and I landed hard against the wall.

The leader lay dead, his unmoving body on the floor, lifeless eyes looking to the ceiling. I wondered briefly if he took a look out the window before he died.

The door busted at the frame, as I knew it would. There were just too many guards for this plan to be completely successful. At least Gold and Loxy were safe. At least they’d have a good future. I turned toward the sound of splintering wood and took a breath as the guards rushed in. I could have aimed my gun and took a few out, but that would just lead to one hell of a messy end. Instead, I stood there, eyes shifting so I could look out the window as a single blast came straight for my heart.

I braced myself for the pain, for the flames of hell, but as the red light blinded my eyes and the heat seared my skin, a force hit my side. It was strong enough to knock me sideways and a man fell atop me. The blast hit the wall, sending hot debris toward our bodies. I rolled, covered the man, my Loxy, with my body. His shoulder was burnt, bleeding, but the weapon missed any vital parts of him. “You stupid fool!” I yelled as I lifted myself off him.

“Stop firing!” Gold ordered. He began speaking to the guards, but I didn’t pay attention.

I helped Loxy up, leaning against him so that I could plant a kiss on his lips. “You stupid fool.”

“Yeah, you said that already.” He rolled his eyes and grabbed his hover glasses, which were crooked and lying against his nose. “I think I broke them.” He shoved them on the desk. “You saved us.”

I touched my hand to his cheek, looking into his deep blue eyes. “Of course.”

“I thought you were just an assassin.”

“I am.” I wouldn’t answer further. I risked the mission to save them, and I’d do it again in a heartbeat.

Gold approached, his cheek bruised, and I wasn’t sure how that happened. “You’re alive!” He hugged me.

I embraced the blond man tight, inhaled his musky scent and placed a kiss on his neck. “It’s kind of hard to kill me.” I grinned as I spoke.

Loxy grabbed a handful of my hair and pulled me in for a kiss. It was animalistic and ended with us both breathless. I was going to miss this, miss them.

Chapter Eleven

It had been a beautiful day. Loxy was patched up, and Gold had taken the position of leader. He had already freed all the people in the mines and sent out food to every house in the village and beyond. I was impressed. He looked to be a good leader to this world.

The night was quickly arriving. I waited until Loxy was out of the medic and was once again whole. Then I asked them to meet me outside the palace.

Loxy had new hover glasses above his nose. Gold was by his side, and they were holding hands, looking content to stand like this forever. “Where are you going?” Loxy asked as he looked into the woods behind me. Shadows were building, blending, and overcoming the light.

I had the AI land in these woods a few minutes ago. After a quick check of the systems, I called Gold and Loxy. I think they knew what was happening. What had to happen. I wasn’t fit to stay in a normal society. I was a killer.

“You’re leaving?” Gold looked stunned, his eyes wide, and he took a step toward me.

I nodded softly, sadly. “I’m an assassin, Gold. The job’s done.” It felt wrong to say such a thing. This mission had turned into more than just a mere job.

“What happens now?” Loxy asked, a frown on his handsome face.

I leaned forward, placing on Loxy’s lips a kiss that he wouldn’t forget anytime soon. “You won’t see me again.” I hesitated to kiss Gold, wanting to make the moment perfect. I went with a soft touch of lips and a touching of our foreheads then took a step back. My body was half covered with shadow, the black suit making my face the only thing visible. “I’ll disappear...quietly into the night.”

Chapter Twelve

One week later

I was miserable, worse than that, I was actually sad. I hadn’t taken a serious job since I left Loxy and Gold. Four kills were offered, but I didn’t have the urge to tackle any of them. I accepted a protection run, but only so I’d have enough money to fill the fuel core for the ship without dipping into my saved credits. That’s where I was now. Flying toward a space station in the middle of a lonely, black part of the universe. I linked with the station and waited for all the pins to lock us in place. The cargo was a royal prince of planet Cratyon. He was quiet, busy reading so I was left with my thoughts. The funny thing was, I didn’t even bother to flirt. My heart wasn’t in it. Even the fuck machine was growing dusty.

“The Prince of Cratyon has left the ship. Your credits for the job have been received,” the AI said.

“Good. Get us the fuck out of here.”

“Sir, there are two human signatures at the door. The station will not let us disengage.”

I sighed. “Begin escape hack, get those locks open in case we have to run.”

“Confirmed.”

I stood, walking down the hall despite the danger that might be lurking outside. The only thing that could come up at a space station like this was a new job or an angry former enemy. Since most of my enemies were killed it was likely a bid from a man for an assassin. An assassin that now had a soft heart. The door was still closed, and I slammed my fist on the button to bring up the camera feed. On the screen before me stood the two men I didn’t think I’d ever see again. My lips parted, and I was suddenly frozen to the spot. “Open.” I cleared my throat. “Open outer door.”

It clicked and slowly lifted, revealing the sight I had missed for the past week. My men.

Gold smiled brightly, and Loxy grinned at the sight of me.

I was literally speechless. I didn’t know what to say or what to do. What were they doing here? How did they get here?

“We want to hire an assassin,” Loxy said with a grin.

My lips parted, and I finally smiled. “I’m not taking on many new jobs.”

“You’ll take this one.” Gold winked.

“We need a man with your skills, your heart, and your dick.” Loxy chuckled.

“Loxy!” Gold blushed. “We want you back. We want you to stay with us.”

I was so fucking tempted to just say yes. I wanted to find out what kind of life I could have without having to kill people or use explosives. My smile fell. “It would always be there, the blood on my hands.”

Loxy reached out and took my hand. Gold grabbed the other. “Then we stand there with you, with the blood and the death and the chance at a happy future.” Loxy spoke. He sounded sincere.

I closed my eyes and took a breath. I hoped, prayed that the next set of words out of my mouth were the right ones. “A chance at happily ever after?” I opened my eyes and gasped. A shooting star flew through the sky behind my guys. I could see the bright spark in the black sky from the dome covering the space station. If that wasn’t a sign, I don’t know what was. “All right.” I held their hands, watching as that star began to fade just like the assassin in me, quietly into the night.

The End

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