Fic: The Servant (19/?)
Kris tried to sleep but he was freezing. Apparently, Agbekian royal houses were not much warmer than the outside. The fire in the room had died down and he didn’t know where there would be more wood. Also, sleeping fully clothed obviously was not warmer and certainly sleeping without his royal furnace against his body didn’t help either. His mother finally woke up to his tossing and turning.
“Kris, are you getting sick?”
“No, I a-am just-st c-cold.”
“The fire must have died. It will be morning soon. How did you survive sleeping in the elements? Surely, that must have been colder and I am sure if an enemy is near there is no fire.”
“Mama, I-I really c-can’t t-talk about that. Even though I didn’t f-fight, it is traumatic.”
His mother just sighed and then got up. She opened the door and called for more wood. A servant came in and built up the fire. The room warmed up enough for Kris to sleep. He woke up feeling very warm and hard. Kris felt warm, wet lips going across his pelvis and almost jumped out of his skin. He heard a deep chuckle, “Relax, I am not your mother.”
“Adam! Are you crazy? What are you doing here?”
Adam was under his covers without any clothes, “I missed you and I needed to be near you.” Adam seemed to be trying to inhale him by burying his face in Kris’ groin. Kris could feel Adam’s tongue along his balls. This was a very bad idea and monumentally stupid.
Kris moaned as Adam encased his manhood with his mouth, “Adam, oh…we can’t…oh.”
Adam giggled again which made vibrations that felt great. He also didn’t stop sucking on Kris. Kris decided the best course of action was to just pray they didn’t get caught. Along with the amazing blowjob, Kris could feel Adam’s fingers entering him and stretching him. Kris could not even conceive of how bad a sin it was to engage in premarital, homosexual sex in the bed shared with his mother. But, he also could not conceive of stopping Adam.
Adam pulled off and kissed Kris up his stomach all the way to his lips. Kris could taste himself which was also apparently a turn on for him. Adam lifted Kris’ legs and entered him in one smooth motion. Luckily, Adam must have oiled his manhood. Between having forbidden sex and the risk of getting caught, Kris didn’t last long. He came without Adam even stroking him. Adam came pretty fast himself. Adam collapsed on top of him, “Kamea, you are so hot. I can’t stay away.”
Reality started to settle in. Kris pushed Adam off him, “Adam, if we get caught you are going to lose your throne and I am going to be disowned. Get up.”
“Relax, no one is going to catch us. Your mother went with Allison and my mother to do some female stuff. They will be gone for hours. Nonetheless, let’s get cleaned up. I’ll tell the servants to change your bedding.”
Kris just watched a naked Adam get up and hastily throw on his fabrics, “Clean up and get dressed. We are going to go for a ride with my brother Neil. There is a village not too far that supposedly is being harassed by some bandits.”
Kris was used to following Prince Adam’s orders so simply did as he was told. Adam went to his own chamber to get done. Once Adam left, Kris began to realize how reckless and foolish he could be with Adam. Having sex with him under the same roof has both their mothers, Adam’s wife and God knows who else was definitely proof. Kris was very happy when a couple servants arrived and removed the evidence of his debauchery. Once dressed Kris waited since he didn’t even know where Adam’s room was.
Adam arrived with some extra skins. Kris took them and followed Adam to the staples. He saw a younger man there dressed in furs. The guy smiled at the Prince, “About time your royal highness.”
“I didn’t realize you were so eager to go. You usually shy away from anything that resembles duty. How far is the village?”
“Far enough. Did you finally get a new servant?”
“Yes, but he has been promoted. According to the Queen he is to be treated like a close relative.”
“Oh, so in Adam’s world that means you are fucking him?”
“Shut up, Neil. Kris, this ass is my brother Neil. Neil, this is Kris who is the son of my old Ama, Kim.”
Neil’s eyes widened, ‘Really? How did you get him?”
Kris was tired of being spoken about in the third person, “Adam invaded our village and decided I would be his servant.”
Adam shrugged, “Anyway, he wasn’t much of a servant anyway. So tell me what is going on with this village. Is it very hostile? Kris hasn’t been trained to fight.”
“If it was very hostile, would I really be going? Anyway, I made that up. Aunt Tanella is coming and that is just too many women in one place. We are going to go visit Eber estates.”
“Does he know we are coming? Last time he had a lady friend…”
“I saw him last week and he asked about you. I am sure even if he is busy he would drop whatever he is doing to spend time with his sons.
Kris looked at Adam, “Doesn’t your father live with your mother?”
Adam shook his head, “Nah, he has a small cottage by the sea. It is only about a four hour ride. We’ll be back in a day or two.”
Kris frowned, “I should tell my mother…”
“No way, she’ll say no. I left a message based on Neil’s stupid lie. My mother is the one that is going to get really mad if we are caught. Her and my father are not on the best terms these days. Anyway, you will like him. He is a funny guy and usually a lot of fun. Since we are not in a rush, do you want to try riding or ride with me?”
Kris knew he should learn to ride better but it was so cold and Adam was so warm, “I’ll just ride with you.”
Kris climbed in front of Adam and relaxed against him. Adam fixed the skins so that they cocooned around them. Kris knew he would end up napping most of the way. He relaxed and listened to Adam and his brother talking about Agbeko. Neil was pretty cynical and spoke at great length about intrigues and mentioned Madu’s wife manipulating the next Queen.
“You should have seen her, even fat with child she was gorgeous. She had huge breasts, blond almost white hair and the bluest eyes you have ever seen. Hopefully, after she drops the kid she will come back to court and Madu becomes generous. As his Nisca, he should let me bed her.”
“Really, are you going to share your wife when you get married?”
“Maybe. Mom wants you to share Allison. Maybe you should since you aren’t exactly good with the ladies. I would help out.”
“Go find your own wife. You are not touching mine. I am the older brother and heir- apparent, I really don’t have to share.”
“If Madu offers you his, you will have to accept and should make the same offer in return. If you don’t, it will be seen as an insult. I am sure that is exactly the kind of thing Madu would instigate.”
“Madu may settle down. I think he may have misread past events and now realizes his misconceptions. I think we may get on better in the future.”
Neil laughed, “Are you drunk? Madu wants the throne and you are in the way, brother. I doubt Madu suddenly had an epiphany and will stop being a bastard to you. He could not have misread the King blatantly choosing you over him. After you two got discovered, Madu was sent to his father you remained with the King.”
“I was imprisoned!”
“You were mildly punished and then they buried the incident. You were forgiven while Madu was sent to his father in disgrace. Although no one knew what happened, everyone thought the King just didn’t like Madu because he was too feminine and weak. No one was as surprised as Uncle Roland that Madu became such a fierce warrior.”
“Madu was never weak he was…sensitive. He is probably a better warrior than I am on the battle field.”
“Adam, you need to stop thinking about the boy Madu was and recognize the man he has become. He is ambitious, heartless and has one goal…to usurp the throne. Uncle Roland hates him and with good reason. Unfortunately, our sweet mother and Aunt Tanella think he may end up the next King. Adam, you need may need to think like a King and not be so trusting. You need to destroy Madu while you still can.”
“You sound just like Raja. I am not going to kill my own Nisca. That is disgusting and I would not be a fit King if I did that.”
“Well, if you don’t you will never be a King. Why are you so partial to him? Was he really that good a fuck?”
Kris could feel Adam tense all over, “Shut your fucking mouth Neil. I know Madu is dangerous and acts like a wounded animal at times. Deep down he is a good man and maybe his new marriage will make him less sour.”
“You have got to be kidding. Are you still pining for the man? You think you and him could ever be lovers again? Adam, I don’t know what you had with him but it was wrong. I think people can get over the fact that you are a lover of men, but they would never accept you being with your own Nisca. Never. Look, seems to me like you now have your cake and can eat it too. Kris here is like a Nisca but not and plus he even looks like Brad your other big fuck up. It is like the Goddess had a sense of humor and gave you the ultimate consolation prize.”
Kris’ blood ran cold with Neil’s words. Adam spoke, “Neil, you are too witty for your own good. I am not pining over Madu and I certainly don’t want a stand in for Brad. Let’s ride in silence for a while, before I give into the urge to decapitate you.”
Kris felt Adam’s hands tighten around his waist and pull him closer. Kris tried to relax and put Neil’s words out of his head. They rode in silence for a while and then Adam starting talking about some battles. Neil was condescending and seemed to thnk he was an expert in everything. It reminded him of his own young brother, albeit, a more obnoxious version.
Finally, just after mid-day they reached a small cottage in the middle of nowhere. It was situated before the biggest lake Kris had ever seen. In fact, he could not even see the other side, “Wow, that is a huge lake. How big is it?”
Neil laughed, “Wow, he is even dumber than Brad. It is an ocean, idiot.”
Adam growled, “Shut up, Neil. He has never been to the coast before so stop being an asshole.”
A youngish lady came out of the cottage carrying laundry and nearly dropped it seeing them. She immediately dropped to her knees and spoke in the lower dialect. Adam climbed down and helped Kris. He went over to the woman and was speaking. She nodded and was pointing toward the water. Neil went closer to the water and called out, “Eber! Are you building sand castles again?”
Kris heard someone bellow back, “Get off my land ingrate and do something productive.”
Kris watched an older blonde guy climb up a rock path. He had light eyes like Adam. He smiled, “Wow, I am used to Neil darkening my door but Adam it has been a long time. Would you like me to bow or are you going to come give your father a hug.”
Adam went over and hugged the man. Neil went over and hugged his father too. Kris could sense fondness between them. Once the broke apart, Eber looked around, “Where is your security? What is he a magical fairy or something?”
Neil laughed, “We snuck away claiming we were meeting up with some warriors to protect a village.”
Eber frowned, “Neil, it is one thing for you to travel alone but it is not safe for Adam.”
Adam spoke up, “I am a warrior and the Prince. No one would dare attack me on my own lands.”
“Over confidence is what gets most people killed. Adam you need to be more careful.” Eber looked at Kris, “I am Eber from Takema. Who are you?”
“I am Kris Allen, from Beru, it is in the South.”
Eber seemed to be sizing Kris up which was making him uncomfortable. Adam interceded, “Kris is my former Ama’s son.”
“You are Kim son? How old are you?”
“Nineteen.”
Eber nodded, “Why are you here? Is Kim dead?”
“No, she is in Agbeko visiting with the Queen. I have been traveling with the Prince.”
Neil chimed in, “Adam captured him to replace Brad but Mom won’t let Adam keep him.”
“Shut. Up. I didn’t know Kim was raised like a relative. I thought she was a runaway servant.”
Eber laughed, “Really? A servant? She was treated better than me. Why would you think she was a servant?”
Adam shrugged, “You aren’t much higher than a servant. In fact, you live with less than a servant.”
Eber smiled, “What can I say I am a simple guy. Now, I just fixed my baby so what do you say we go catch some dinner?” Kris followed them to the coast and saw a strange looking contraption in the water. It did not look very sturdy.
Adam raised an eyebrow, “Are you sure this one won’t sink?”
“I worked out most of the design issues. Come on, we will all fit.”
Kris’ heart started pounding, “I am not getting in that. I can’t swim very far.”
Eber smiled, “Son, if you fall in you will freeze to death way before you could swim ‘far’ so no worries.”
Neil laughed, “Don’t be such a coward. Really, Adam, you may as well just stick with girls. This one could not be any more like one.”
Adam went to punch Neil but Eber stopped him, “Boys, stop acting 12. Kris, seriously, I have been taking this boat out for weeks. She won’t sink, I promise.”
Kris reluctantly climbed in and sat down on the hull. Adam sat down next to him and put his arm around him. The boat had a large fabric sail and as soon as the wind caught it they were moving fast. It was freezing on the boat. As usual, no one else seemed to mind the frigid temperature. Adam must have sensed Kris’ discomfort because after a few minutes he pulled Kris up against him. Kris blushed at the gesture but was grateful.
“Stop molesting our cousin, Prince handsy.”
“I am just keeping him warm and preventing him from falling over board.” Since the skins were covering them no one could see Adam’s hands were starting to wander. Kris almost jumped when he felt Adam’s hand pressing on his now growing erection. He wouldn’t...of course Kris was wrong and Adam’s hand slid under his fabric and began stroking his cock. Kris glared at Adam praying no one would notice any movements. Kris tried to shift away but Adam moved with him.
Eber looked over and then threw a net at Adam. “If you are that restless, why don’t you try catching us some dinner instead of embarrassing your boyfriend.”
Kris wanted to die and pushed Adam’s hand away roughly. Adam sighed, and got up making sure Kris was still protected by the skins. Eber called Kris over and was explaining how they were going to catch fish. Once Kris got over his intense fear of being surrounded by water, he began having fun. The Lambert men liked giving each other a hard time but they were funny. Adam seemed very relaxed and was surprising prone to laughing a lot which Kris found contagious. He couldn’t keep his eyes off Adam and it seemed like neither could Adam. They finally caught a few fish and headed back just as the sun was setting.
Kris felt shaky when he stood on the beach and Eber smiled, “That is just you getting your sea legs. A few more sails and you’ll be like a seafarer.”
The lady from earlier brought them warm water and clean fabrics. Kris was embarrassed to bathe in front of everyone but looking at Neil’s smirk stopped him from complaining.
Adam came over while Neil and his father were building a pit fire, “Are you having an ok time? I know my brother and father can be obnoxious but they are both good men. You just can’t take them too seriously no one else does.”
“I am not going to disrespect your father no matter what he says or does.”
Adam shrugged, “Why? He is not the King he is just the man that may or may not have impregnated my mother. Father’s are not so important in Agbeko which is why mother is pushing for me to let any Lambert sleep with my wife.”
Kris looked at Adam, “You have the weirdest family structure. You seem to like your father wouldn’t you rather he raised you?”
Adam shrugged, “Maybe I only like him so much because he didn’t. Eber isn’t Agbekian he is Takemian. They are a northern culture but they are seafarers. Father’s teach their sons how to sail and are involved in their upbringing. My Uncle and my father are good friends so he made an exception for Eber to have time with us. However, that is not usual. My mother hates when we spend time with him because she thinks he is just a drunk and a womanizer.”
“Does he drink and sleep with women?”
Adam smiled, “Pretty much all the time except when he is fishing or hunting.”
After the fire was roaring Eber’s lady friend brought them a big bottle of wine and sat by Eber. Kris liked drinking, eating fish and listening to Neil and Eber debate about everything. When the conversation died down Eber spoke to Kris, “So has King Roland seen Kim yet?”
“No, my mother is afraid to see him. I gathered he was inappropriate with her and he might still try to hurt her.”
Eber laughed, “Well, Roland can be a bit petty and he was so upset when she left. I am shocked your mother ever left but good for her not accepting to be anyone dirty secret.”
Kris was not sure what Eber meant, “I heard he was going to rape her?”
“Rape her? Why would he rape his own lover?”
Kris stared at Eber, “My mother was not his lover. She ran away because he liked her as more than a sister.”
“Those two were never like siblings. I hate to break it to you, son but your mother and Roland were very much in love. Roland wanted to leave his wife for her and that’s when the Lambert women got involved and as usual made everyone miserable. Roland’s wife got pregnant before he could divorce her and Kim refused to simply be a mistress.”
Kris was furious. Adam’s father or not, Kris reacted, “How dare you? My mother would never sleep with a married man.”
“Why not, her son does?”
Kris’ jaw dropped and Adam stepped in, “Father! You go too far. Kris is Southern and what you are saying is reprehensible. They don’t admit to stuff like that.”
“Well they still do it so whatever. Kris, I wouldn’t be all that surprised if Roland was your father.”
Kris felt nauseous. Adam stood up, “Eber you are a drunk and one of these days you are going to say something that gets you killed.”
“Really? I am hoping I say something one of these days that keeps you alive. Look, Kris I am sorry if what I said bothers you. Your mother was a beautiful, intelligent and strong woman. She was great with people and her only real sin was she loved the wrong guy. I am sorry you find this disturbing. However, I heard she ended up meeting a good Southern man. People can’t always control who they love. It is a shame more people don’t just follow their hearts.”
Adam snorted, “Some of us have Kingdoms and villages to rule.”
Eber waved his hand, “Adam if you had any intelligence you would walk away. Madu is ambitious and wants the throne. Great, let him have at it. Give it to him. You really want to spend all your days being something you are not and expending all your energy trying to maintain power? Everyone one of the Lamberts has ended up broken and for what? Nothing. I see the way you and Kris here look at each other. Is he going to be your mistress? Or are you going to waltz into a Southern village and call yourself his lover? Why don’t you runaway with him and go find some land and live happily ever after. Let Madu deal with all the bullshit he’s already broken.”
“Eber, I am the Prince of Agbeko and going to be King. It is my responsibility to do my duty and hopefully defeat our enemies so we can live in peace.”
Eber and Neil looked at each other and laughed. Eber continued, “Adam, you are so naïve. There will always be an enemy. There will never be peace because none of the Agbekians want it. How will they survive without raiding? They don’t even grow their own food. No, your mother and Uncle have been busy making sure we never have peace. I am sure Madu is right on board with that plan. Adam, if you stay the course you will probably be murdered or you will become someone you hate. Either way, you lose. Walk away, son, walk away.”
“You are out of your mind, Eber. I am not stupid and King Roland has taught me well. I am not afraid of Madu. I don’t think Madu would kill me. He has had plenty of chances.”
Eber shook his head, “You are alive because Madu is not ready for you to die. He is still winning people over and he can only do that when he is not seen as a threat. Your Uncle is scared to death of Madu so believe me you should be too. Adam, he is not the boy you loved. He is full of hatred and with good reason. His Uncle chose you over him, his own father had him tortured, his mother turned his back on him and he has had to fight for everything. All that happened because he loved you. Do you really think he is not harboring some resentment against you?”
Adam tensed up at yelled at his father, “I never meant to hurt him! I loved him too, you know. I didn’t take advantage or force him. I kept my mouth shut when I was accused of rape so he wouldn’t be blamed!” Adam was starting to lose it.
Kris could tell Adam was getting worked up. He put his hand on Adam’s leg fully expecting the Prince to strike out at him. Instead, Adam placed his hand on Kris’ and squeezed it, “Forget it. You don’t get it, father. You and Neil get to sit back, get drunk and gossip about everyone while Madu and I are on the battle field and trying to prevent our enemies from destroying us. Must be nice to have the luxury of being lazy cowards.”
Kris cringed at Adams words but Eber just sighed, “Adam, lashing out at us doesn’t change reality. Aside from the monetary gains made from battles, your Uncle sends you on missions just to keep you away from your mother and Madu. He sends Madu on battles hoping he’ll be killed but unfortunately he just grows stronger. Think about it. Do you really think the South is going to rise up and invade our lands? Believe me, they are going to stick to their warm arable lands and leave us to the frozen tundras. You’ve seen the chaos of the Northern tribes, they will never unite enough to really overtake us. Oh, and the enemy across the sea? They are mostly traders and the big invasion was about a deal gone bad. Lies, Adam, you are surrounded by lies. Worst of all you are lying to yourself. You are never going to be happy here and we both your marriage is a bigger sham than mine was.”
“You better leave Allison out of this. I love her and I am happy she is my wife.”
Eber shook his head, “You love her like a sister and you married her when she was a child. She is becoming a woman and I know that scares you more than anything else. Adam, since the day you were born it was very obvious to those that cared that you like men. Despite what Leila says, you are never going to get ‘over’ it.”
“Madu seems to have gotten over it!”
“Well, I am not sure the cure is worth the treatment. I am not about to have you brutally raped to wean you off men. Besides, Madu doesn’t love anyone anymore. He is about survival.”
“How do you know all this?”
“Your Uncle may hide in his mistress’ bed but he knows everything that goes on here. Roland cares about you and accepts your nature to a point. At least more than your mother, as long as you play the game he doesn’t care but your Uncle will die and I am not sure Raja, Monte or Terrance are ruthless enough to stand against Madu. Adam, he kills people that hurt him or get in his way. He killed his own father when he was twenty and bribed enough people to look the other way. He is going to gain your mother’s favor and go after Roland. After that he just needs to get through you and Leila. Rachel already adores Madu and is presently bonding with his wife.”
Adam just spit on the ground, “Eber, keep your tall tales to yourself. I find it hard to believe the King would confide in a drunken fool like you. Now if you’ll excuse me, Kris and I are going to bed so we can get an early start back home.”
“Adam, don’t leave angry. I tell you these things because I care about you. You are my son and that may not mean anything in Agbeko but it means the world to me. I want you to be happy and safe. We won’t talk of this again but stay another day I haven’t seen you for two years.”
Adam stood up, “Where should we lay our skins?”
“You are welcome to share my cottage or you can stay here by the fire. I, too, am exhausted and am turning in.”
Adam turned to Kris, “I’ll get our skins and we can stay here.”
Eber and Neil stood up. Eber turned to Kris, “Kris, it was good meeting you. Try to convince Adam to stay another day. I’d like to spend time with him and get to know you more. I am sorry if I insulted your mother, I really think she is an incredible woman.”
“Yeah and just a slut.”
“I never said that nor did I ever think that. I am sorry she had her heartbroken and I really hope you don’t suffer the same fate.”
Eber and Neil went inside as Adam returned. Kris wasn’t sure he liked the idea of Eber knowing he was Adam’s lover. Adam arranged the skins, undressed and climbed inside. Kris undressed and climbed in. Adam immediately started kissing him and pulling him against him. Kris could feel how much Adam needed to be connected to him. His tongue was practically down Kris’ throat and his embraces just too tight. Kris pulled back and put his hands on Adam’s face, “I’m here and I love you. Forget about everything else.”
Adam nodded and pulled Kris on him. Adam held up a vial of oil and gave it to Kris, “I want you to make love to me tonight. I want to feel you in me.”
Kris was surprised at Adam’s request but was not about to argue. Adam was impatient and didn’t really let Kris prepare him too much. He was so tight Kris almost lost it on the entry. Adam relaxed a bit and Kris was able to get a rhythm. Nothing else mattered except the feel of his lover beneath him. The world could end and Kris would be none the wiser. Kris loved hearing Adam’s moans and knew they were both close. He wrapped his hand around Adam’s cock and began stoking to him to the end. Learning some control Kris was able to hold off his orgasm until he felt Adam’s first drops of heat shooting against his stomach. They both came with a moan. Adam was completely pliable beneath him as he slowly pulled out and laid next to him, “Are you ok, Adam?”
“I am now. I wish this was our whole world and-“
Kris stopped him with a peck on the lips, “Shish, tonight it is.”
Adam kissed him again and snuggled up against him. Kris felt happy, warm and content. This had been one of his best days ever. He refused to ruin it by think about all he learned that night and hoped Adam would delay their departure.
“Adam, are we really going back first thing in the morning?”
“Nah, I’ll but up with Eber’s stupidity for more alone time with you. I am sorry he said those things about your mother. I am not sure if they are true or not.”
Kris shrugged, “I am beginning to think there is a lot more to my mother than I ever knew. I never thought life could get so complicated. Maybe we should runaway.”
Adam laughed, “What will we be? Goat herders?”
“I can farm and you can hunt.”
“You would really runaway from everyone just to be with me?”
“Considering I condemned my soul to hell to sleep with you, I think I’d do just about anything.”
Adam kissed him, “It is a nice thought. Kris, I am destined to be the King and that is what I plan to do. However, I also plan on keeping you too so we will figure something out. We have a whole year to come up with a better plan.”
Kris wished they could run away but he understood why they could not. He was worried that Adam was in danger and wished Adam took it more seriously. Kris decided not to stay up worrying about the future. He was on an unknown path and had no idea where it was heading. He may as well just enjoy the ride. Kris snuggled in tighter and went to sleep hoping the next day would be fun too.
“Kris, are you getting sick?”
“No, I a-am just-st c-cold.”
“The fire must have died. It will be morning soon. How did you survive sleeping in the elements? Surely, that must have been colder and I am sure if an enemy is near there is no fire.”
“Mama, I-I really c-can’t t-talk about that. Even though I didn’t f-fight, it is traumatic.”
His mother just sighed and then got up. She opened the door and called for more wood. A servant came in and built up the fire. The room warmed up enough for Kris to sleep. He woke up feeling very warm and hard. Kris felt warm, wet lips going across his pelvis and almost jumped out of his skin. He heard a deep chuckle, “Relax, I am not your mother.”
“Adam! Are you crazy? What are you doing here?”
Adam was under his covers without any clothes, “I missed you and I needed to be near you.” Adam seemed to be trying to inhale him by burying his face in Kris’ groin. Kris could feel Adam’s tongue along his balls. This was a very bad idea and monumentally stupid.
Kris moaned as Adam encased his manhood with his mouth, “Adam, oh…we can’t…oh.”
Adam giggled again which made vibrations that felt great. He also didn’t stop sucking on Kris. Kris decided the best course of action was to just pray they didn’t get caught. Along with the amazing blowjob, Kris could feel Adam’s fingers entering him and stretching him. Kris could not even conceive of how bad a sin it was to engage in premarital, homosexual sex in the bed shared with his mother. But, he also could not conceive of stopping Adam.
Adam pulled off and kissed Kris up his stomach all the way to his lips. Kris could taste himself which was also apparently a turn on for him. Adam lifted Kris’ legs and entered him in one smooth motion. Luckily, Adam must have oiled his manhood. Between having forbidden sex and the risk of getting caught, Kris didn’t last long. He came without Adam even stroking him. Adam came pretty fast himself. Adam collapsed on top of him, “Kamea, you are so hot. I can’t stay away.”
Reality started to settle in. Kris pushed Adam off him, “Adam, if we get caught you are going to lose your throne and I am going to be disowned. Get up.”
“Relax, no one is going to catch us. Your mother went with Allison and my mother to do some female stuff. They will be gone for hours. Nonetheless, let’s get cleaned up. I’ll tell the servants to change your bedding.”
Kris just watched a naked Adam get up and hastily throw on his fabrics, “Clean up and get dressed. We are going to go for a ride with my brother Neil. There is a village not too far that supposedly is being harassed by some bandits.”
Kris was used to following Prince Adam’s orders so simply did as he was told. Adam went to his own chamber to get done. Once Adam left, Kris began to realize how reckless and foolish he could be with Adam. Having sex with him under the same roof has both their mothers, Adam’s wife and God knows who else was definitely proof. Kris was very happy when a couple servants arrived and removed the evidence of his debauchery. Once dressed Kris waited since he didn’t even know where Adam’s room was.
Adam arrived with some extra skins. Kris took them and followed Adam to the staples. He saw a younger man there dressed in furs. The guy smiled at the Prince, “About time your royal highness.”
“I didn’t realize you were so eager to go. You usually shy away from anything that resembles duty. How far is the village?”
“Far enough. Did you finally get a new servant?”
“Yes, but he has been promoted. According to the Queen he is to be treated like a close relative.”
“Oh, so in Adam’s world that means you are fucking him?”
“Shut up, Neil. Kris, this ass is my brother Neil. Neil, this is Kris who is the son of my old Ama, Kim.”
Neil’s eyes widened, ‘Really? How did you get him?”
Kris was tired of being spoken about in the third person, “Adam invaded our village and decided I would be his servant.”
Adam shrugged, “Anyway, he wasn’t much of a servant anyway. So tell me what is going on with this village. Is it very hostile? Kris hasn’t been trained to fight.”
“If it was very hostile, would I really be going? Anyway, I made that up. Aunt Tanella is coming and that is just too many women in one place. We are going to go visit Eber estates.”
“Does he know we are coming? Last time he had a lady friend…”
“I saw him last week and he asked about you. I am sure even if he is busy he would drop whatever he is doing to spend time with his sons.
Kris looked at Adam, “Doesn’t your father live with your mother?”
Adam shook his head, “Nah, he has a small cottage by the sea. It is only about a four hour ride. We’ll be back in a day or two.”
Kris frowned, “I should tell my mother…”
“No way, she’ll say no. I left a message based on Neil’s stupid lie. My mother is the one that is going to get really mad if we are caught. Her and my father are not on the best terms these days. Anyway, you will like him. He is a funny guy and usually a lot of fun. Since we are not in a rush, do you want to try riding or ride with me?”
Kris knew he should learn to ride better but it was so cold and Adam was so warm, “I’ll just ride with you.”
Kris climbed in front of Adam and relaxed against him. Adam fixed the skins so that they cocooned around them. Kris knew he would end up napping most of the way. He relaxed and listened to Adam and his brother talking about Agbeko. Neil was pretty cynical and spoke at great length about intrigues and mentioned Madu’s wife manipulating the next Queen.
“You should have seen her, even fat with child she was gorgeous. She had huge breasts, blond almost white hair and the bluest eyes you have ever seen. Hopefully, after she drops the kid she will come back to court and Madu becomes generous. As his Nisca, he should let me bed her.”
“Really, are you going to share your wife when you get married?”
“Maybe. Mom wants you to share Allison. Maybe you should since you aren’t exactly good with the ladies. I would help out.”
“Go find your own wife. You are not touching mine. I am the older brother and heir- apparent, I really don’t have to share.”
“If Madu offers you his, you will have to accept and should make the same offer in return. If you don’t, it will be seen as an insult. I am sure that is exactly the kind of thing Madu would instigate.”
“Madu may settle down. I think he may have misread past events and now realizes his misconceptions. I think we may get on better in the future.”
Neil laughed, “Are you drunk? Madu wants the throne and you are in the way, brother. I doubt Madu suddenly had an epiphany and will stop being a bastard to you. He could not have misread the King blatantly choosing you over him. After you two got discovered, Madu was sent to his father you remained with the King.”
“I was imprisoned!”
“You were mildly punished and then they buried the incident. You were forgiven while Madu was sent to his father in disgrace. Although no one knew what happened, everyone thought the King just didn’t like Madu because he was too feminine and weak. No one was as surprised as Uncle Roland that Madu became such a fierce warrior.”
“Madu was never weak he was…sensitive. He is probably a better warrior than I am on the battle field.”
“Adam, you need to stop thinking about the boy Madu was and recognize the man he has become. He is ambitious, heartless and has one goal…to usurp the throne. Uncle Roland hates him and with good reason. Unfortunately, our sweet mother and Aunt Tanella think he may end up the next King. Adam, you need may need to think like a King and not be so trusting. You need to destroy Madu while you still can.”
“You sound just like Raja. I am not going to kill my own Nisca. That is disgusting and I would not be a fit King if I did that.”
“Well, if you don’t you will never be a King. Why are you so partial to him? Was he really that good a fuck?”
Kris could feel Adam tense all over, “Shut your fucking mouth Neil. I know Madu is dangerous and acts like a wounded animal at times. Deep down he is a good man and maybe his new marriage will make him less sour.”
“You have got to be kidding. Are you still pining for the man? You think you and him could ever be lovers again? Adam, I don’t know what you had with him but it was wrong. I think people can get over the fact that you are a lover of men, but they would never accept you being with your own Nisca. Never. Look, seems to me like you now have your cake and can eat it too. Kris here is like a Nisca but not and plus he even looks like Brad your other big fuck up. It is like the Goddess had a sense of humor and gave you the ultimate consolation prize.”
Kris’ blood ran cold with Neil’s words. Adam spoke, “Neil, you are too witty for your own good. I am not pining over Madu and I certainly don’t want a stand in for Brad. Let’s ride in silence for a while, before I give into the urge to decapitate you.”
Kris felt Adam’s hands tighten around his waist and pull him closer. Kris tried to relax and put Neil’s words out of his head. They rode in silence for a while and then Adam starting talking about some battles. Neil was condescending and seemed to thnk he was an expert in everything. It reminded him of his own young brother, albeit, a more obnoxious version.
Finally, just after mid-day they reached a small cottage in the middle of nowhere. It was situated before the biggest lake Kris had ever seen. In fact, he could not even see the other side, “Wow, that is a huge lake. How big is it?”
Neil laughed, “Wow, he is even dumber than Brad. It is an ocean, idiot.”
Adam growled, “Shut up, Neil. He has never been to the coast before so stop being an asshole.”
A youngish lady came out of the cottage carrying laundry and nearly dropped it seeing them. She immediately dropped to her knees and spoke in the lower dialect. Adam climbed down and helped Kris. He went over to the woman and was speaking. She nodded and was pointing toward the water. Neil went closer to the water and called out, “Eber! Are you building sand castles again?”
Kris heard someone bellow back, “Get off my land ingrate and do something productive.”
Kris watched an older blonde guy climb up a rock path. He had light eyes like Adam. He smiled, “Wow, I am used to Neil darkening my door but Adam it has been a long time. Would you like me to bow or are you going to come give your father a hug.”
Adam went over and hugged the man. Neil went over and hugged his father too. Kris could sense fondness between them. Once the broke apart, Eber looked around, “Where is your security? What is he a magical fairy or something?”
Neil laughed, “We snuck away claiming we were meeting up with some warriors to protect a village.”
Eber frowned, “Neil, it is one thing for you to travel alone but it is not safe for Adam.”
Adam spoke up, “I am a warrior and the Prince. No one would dare attack me on my own lands.”
“Over confidence is what gets most people killed. Adam you need to be more careful.” Eber looked at Kris, “I am Eber from Takema. Who are you?”
“I am Kris Allen, from Beru, it is in the South.”
Eber seemed to be sizing Kris up which was making him uncomfortable. Adam interceded, “Kris is my former Ama’s son.”
“You are Kim son? How old are you?”
“Nineteen.”
Eber nodded, “Why are you here? Is Kim dead?”
“No, she is in Agbeko visiting with the Queen. I have been traveling with the Prince.”
Neil chimed in, “Adam captured him to replace Brad but Mom won’t let Adam keep him.”
“Shut. Up. I didn’t know Kim was raised like a relative. I thought she was a runaway servant.”
Eber laughed, “Really? A servant? She was treated better than me. Why would you think she was a servant?”
Adam shrugged, “You aren’t much higher than a servant. In fact, you live with less than a servant.”
Eber smiled, “What can I say I am a simple guy. Now, I just fixed my baby so what do you say we go catch some dinner?” Kris followed them to the coast and saw a strange looking contraption in the water. It did not look very sturdy.
Adam raised an eyebrow, “Are you sure this one won’t sink?”
“I worked out most of the design issues. Come on, we will all fit.”
Kris’ heart started pounding, “I am not getting in that. I can’t swim very far.”
Eber smiled, “Son, if you fall in you will freeze to death way before you could swim ‘far’ so no worries.”
Neil laughed, “Don’t be such a coward. Really, Adam, you may as well just stick with girls. This one could not be any more like one.”
Adam went to punch Neil but Eber stopped him, “Boys, stop acting 12. Kris, seriously, I have been taking this boat out for weeks. She won’t sink, I promise.”
Kris reluctantly climbed in and sat down on the hull. Adam sat down next to him and put his arm around him. The boat had a large fabric sail and as soon as the wind caught it they were moving fast. It was freezing on the boat. As usual, no one else seemed to mind the frigid temperature. Adam must have sensed Kris’ discomfort because after a few minutes he pulled Kris up against him. Kris blushed at the gesture but was grateful.
“Stop molesting our cousin, Prince handsy.”
“I am just keeping him warm and preventing him from falling over board.” Since the skins were covering them no one could see Adam’s hands were starting to wander. Kris almost jumped when he felt Adam’s hand pressing on his now growing erection. He wouldn’t...of course Kris was wrong and Adam’s hand slid under his fabric and began stroking his cock. Kris glared at Adam praying no one would notice any movements. Kris tried to shift away but Adam moved with him.
Eber looked over and then threw a net at Adam. “If you are that restless, why don’t you try catching us some dinner instead of embarrassing your boyfriend.”
Kris wanted to die and pushed Adam’s hand away roughly. Adam sighed, and got up making sure Kris was still protected by the skins. Eber called Kris over and was explaining how they were going to catch fish. Once Kris got over his intense fear of being surrounded by water, he began having fun. The Lambert men liked giving each other a hard time but they were funny. Adam seemed very relaxed and was surprising prone to laughing a lot which Kris found contagious. He couldn’t keep his eyes off Adam and it seemed like neither could Adam. They finally caught a few fish and headed back just as the sun was setting.
Kris felt shaky when he stood on the beach and Eber smiled, “That is just you getting your sea legs. A few more sails and you’ll be like a seafarer.”
The lady from earlier brought them warm water and clean fabrics. Kris was embarrassed to bathe in front of everyone but looking at Neil’s smirk stopped him from complaining.
Adam came over while Neil and his father were building a pit fire, “Are you having an ok time? I know my brother and father can be obnoxious but they are both good men. You just can’t take them too seriously no one else does.”
“I am not going to disrespect your father no matter what he says or does.”
Adam shrugged, “Why? He is not the King he is just the man that may or may not have impregnated my mother. Father’s are not so important in Agbeko which is why mother is pushing for me to let any Lambert sleep with my wife.”
Kris looked at Adam, “You have the weirdest family structure. You seem to like your father wouldn’t you rather he raised you?”
Adam shrugged, “Maybe I only like him so much because he didn’t. Eber isn’t Agbekian he is Takemian. They are a northern culture but they are seafarers. Father’s teach their sons how to sail and are involved in their upbringing. My Uncle and my father are good friends so he made an exception for Eber to have time with us. However, that is not usual. My mother hates when we spend time with him because she thinks he is just a drunk and a womanizer.”
“Does he drink and sleep with women?”
Adam smiled, “Pretty much all the time except when he is fishing or hunting.”
After the fire was roaring Eber’s lady friend brought them a big bottle of wine and sat by Eber. Kris liked drinking, eating fish and listening to Neil and Eber debate about everything. When the conversation died down Eber spoke to Kris, “So has King Roland seen Kim yet?”
“No, my mother is afraid to see him. I gathered he was inappropriate with her and he might still try to hurt her.”
Eber laughed, “Well, Roland can be a bit petty and he was so upset when she left. I am shocked your mother ever left but good for her not accepting to be anyone dirty secret.”
Kris was not sure what Eber meant, “I heard he was going to rape her?”
“Rape her? Why would he rape his own lover?”
Kris stared at Eber, “My mother was not his lover. She ran away because he liked her as more than a sister.”
“Those two were never like siblings. I hate to break it to you, son but your mother and Roland were very much in love. Roland wanted to leave his wife for her and that’s when the Lambert women got involved and as usual made everyone miserable. Roland’s wife got pregnant before he could divorce her and Kim refused to simply be a mistress.”
Kris was furious. Adam’s father or not, Kris reacted, “How dare you? My mother would never sleep with a married man.”
“Why not, her son does?”
Kris’ jaw dropped and Adam stepped in, “Father! You go too far. Kris is Southern and what you are saying is reprehensible. They don’t admit to stuff like that.”
“Well they still do it so whatever. Kris, I wouldn’t be all that surprised if Roland was your father.”
Kris felt nauseous. Adam stood up, “Eber you are a drunk and one of these days you are going to say something that gets you killed.”
“Really? I am hoping I say something one of these days that keeps you alive. Look, Kris I am sorry if what I said bothers you. Your mother was a beautiful, intelligent and strong woman. She was great with people and her only real sin was she loved the wrong guy. I am sorry you find this disturbing. However, I heard she ended up meeting a good Southern man. People can’t always control who they love. It is a shame more people don’t just follow their hearts.”
Adam snorted, “Some of us have Kingdoms and villages to rule.”
Eber waved his hand, “Adam if you had any intelligence you would walk away. Madu is ambitious and wants the throne. Great, let him have at it. Give it to him. You really want to spend all your days being something you are not and expending all your energy trying to maintain power? Everyone one of the Lamberts has ended up broken and for what? Nothing. I see the way you and Kris here look at each other. Is he going to be your mistress? Or are you going to waltz into a Southern village and call yourself his lover? Why don’t you runaway with him and go find some land and live happily ever after. Let Madu deal with all the bullshit he’s already broken.”
“Eber, I am the Prince of Agbeko and going to be King. It is my responsibility to do my duty and hopefully defeat our enemies so we can live in peace.”
Eber and Neil looked at each other and laughed. Eber continued, “Adam, you are so naïve. There will always be an enemy. There will never be peace because none of the Agbekians want it. How will they survive without raiding? They don’t even grow their own food. No, your mother and Uncle have been busy making sure we never have peace. I am sure Madu is right on board with that plan. Adam, if you stay the course you will probably be murdered or you will become someone you hate. Either way, you lose. Walk away, son, walk away.”
“You are out of your mind, Eber. I am not stupid and King Roland has taught me well. I am not afraid of Madu. I don’t think Madu would kill me. He has had plenty of chances.”
Eber shook his head, “You are alive because Madu is not ready for you to die. He is still winning people over and he can only do that when he is not seen as a threat. Your Uncle is scared to death of Madu so believe me you should be too. Adam, he is not the boy you loved. He is full of hatred and with good reason. His Uncle chose you over him, his own father had him tortured, his mother turned his back on him and he has had to fight for everything. All that happened because he loved you. Do you really think he is not harboring some resentment against you?”
Adam tensed up at yelled at his father, “I never meant to hurt him! I loved him too, you know. I didn’t take advantage or force him. I kept my mouth shut when I was accused of rape so he wouldn’t be blamed!” Adam was starting to lose it.
Kris could tell Adam was getting worked up. He put his hand on Adam’s leg fully expecting the Prince to strike out at him. Instead, Adam placed his hand on Kris’ and squeezed it, “Forget it. You don’t get it, father. You and Neil get to sit back, get drunk and gossip about everyone while Madu and I are on the battle field and trying to prevent our enemies from destroying us. Must be nice to have the luxury of being lazy cowards.”
Kris cringed at Adams words but Eber just sighed, “Adam, lashing out at us doesn’t change reality. Aside from the monetary gains made from battles, your Uncle sends you on missions just to keep you away from your mother and Madu. He sends Madu on battles hoping he’ll be killed but unfortunately he just grows stronger. Think about it. Do you really think the South is going to rise up and invade our lands? Believe me, they are going to stick to their warm arable lands and leave us to the frozen tundras. You’ve seen the chaos of the Northern tribes, they will never unite enough to really overtake us. Oh, and the enemy across the sea? They are mostly traders and the big invasion was about a deal gone bad. Lies, Adam, you are surrounded by lies. Worst of all you are lying to yourself. You are never going to be happy here and we both your marriage is a bigger sham than mine was.”
“You better leave Allison out of this. I love her and I am happy she is my wife.”
Eber shook his head, “You love her like a sister and you married her when she was a child. She is becoming a woman and I know that scares you more than anything else. Adam, since the day you were born it was very obvious to those that cared that you like men. Despite what Leila says, you are never going to get ‘over’ it.”
“Madu seems to have gotten over it!”
“Well, I am not sure the cure is worth the treatment. I am not about to have you brutally raped to wean you off men. Besides, Madu doesn’t love anyone anymore. He is about survival.”
“How do you know all this?”
“Your Uncle may hide in his mistress’ bed but he knows everything that goes on here. Roland cares about you and accepts your nature to a point. At least more than your mother, as long as you play the game he doesn’t care but your Uncle will die and I am not sure Raja, Monte or Terrance are ruthless enough to stand against Madu. Adam, he kills people that hurt him or get in his way. He killed his own father when he was twenty and bribed enough people to look the other way. He is going to gain your mother’s favor and go after Roland. After that he just needs to get through you and Leila. Rachel already adores Madu and is presently bonding with his wife.”
Adam just spit on the ground, “Eber, keep your tall tales to yourself. I find it hard to believe the King would confide in a drunken fool like you. Now if you’ll excuse me, Kris and I are going to bed so we can get an early start back home.”
“Adam, don’t leave angry. I tell you these things because I care about you. You are my son and that may not mean anything in Agbeko but it means the world to me. I want you to be happy and safe. We won’t talk of this again but stay another day I haven’t seen you for two years.”
Adam stood up, “Where should we lay our skins?”
“You are welcome to share my cottage or you can stay here by the fire. I, too, am exhausted and am turning in.”
Adam turned to Kris, “I’ll get our skins and we can stay here.”
Eber and Neil stood up. Eber turned to Kris, “Kris, it was good meeting you. Try to convince Adam to stay another day. I’d like to spend time with him and get to know you more. I am sorry if I insulted your mother, I really think she is an incredible woman.”
“Yeah and just a slut.”
“I never said that nor did I ever think that. I am sorry she had her heartbroken and I really hope you don’t suffer the same fate.”
Eber and Neil went inside as Adam returned. Kris wasn’t sure he liked the idea of Eber knowing he was Adam’s lover. Adam arranged the skins, undressed and climbed inside. Kris undressed and climbed in. Adam immediately started kissing him and pulling him against him. Kris could feel how much Adam needed to be connected to him. His tongue was practically down Kris’ throat and his embraces just too tight. Kris pulled back and put his hands on Adam’s face, “I’m here and I love you. Forget about everything else.”
Adam nodded and pulled Kris on him. Adam held up a vial of oil and gave it to Kris, “I want you to make love to me tonight. I want to feel you in me.”
Kris was surprised at Adam’s request but was not about to argue. Adam was impatient and didn’t really let Kris prepare him too much. He was so tight Kris almost lost it on the entry. Adam relaxed a bit and Kris was able to get a rhythm. Nothing else mattered except the feel of his lover beneath him. The world could end and Kris would be none the wiser. Kris loved hearing Adam’s moans and knew they were both close. He wrapped his hand around Adam’s cock and began stoking to him to the end. Learning some control Kris was able to hold off his orgasm until he felt Adam’s first drops of heat shooting against his stomach. They both came with a moan. Adam was completely pliable beneath him as he slowly pulled out and laid next to him, “Are you ok, Adam?”
“I am now. I wish this was our whole world and-“
Kris stopped him with a peck on the lips, “Shish, tonight it is.”
Adam kissed him again and snuggled up against him. Kris felt happy, warm and content. This had been one of his best days ever. He refused to ruin it by think about all he learned that night and hoped Adam would delay their departure.
“Adam, are we really going back first thing in the morning?”
“Nah, I’ll but up with Eber’s stupidity for more alone time with you. I am sorry he said those things about your mother. I am not sure if they are true or not.”
Kris shrugged, “I am beginning to think there is a lot more to my mother than I ever knew. I never thought life could get so complicated. Maybe we should runaway.”
Adam laughed, “What will we be? Goat herders?”
“I can farm and you can hunt.”
“You would really runaway from everyone just to be with me?”
“Considering I condemned my soul to hell to sleep with you, I think I’d do just about anything.”
Adam kissed him, “It is a nice thought. Kris, I am destined to be the King and that is what I plan to do. However, I also plan on keeping you too so we will figure something out. We have a whole year to come up with a better plan.”
Kris wished they could run away but he understood why they could not. He was worried that Adam was in danger and wished Adam took it more seriously. Kris decided not to stay up worrying about the future. He was on an unknown path and had no idea where it was heading. He may as well just enjoy the ride. Kris snuggled in tighter and went to sleep hoping the next day would be fun too.