“Oh, what the hell. You can invite him spend the night with us.”
Vax kissed him passionately in gratitude. Japohn appeared simultaneously elated and as if he wished to hide under their table.
* * * *
Japohn stepped into a room similar to his own, except for the sizable sunken tub in one corner. He could hardly believe his incredible fortune. He was spending the night with a Dramok and Imdiko. An almost-clan. Him, of all Nobeks.
Perhaps he shouldn’t have been so surprised. After all, Vax was tipsy, if not outright drunk. The Imdiko’s powers of rational decision-making were suspect.
Bacoj hadn’t had much to drink though. Not only that, Japohn had sensed him keeping his distance all day. Bacoj had eyed him with a wariness that told Japohn his scant hope of making an impression was more akin to no hope. Yet the Dramok had readily agreed to Vax’s wish for the three of them to spend the night together.
He’s just indulging Vax. He adores the guy—rightly so. If it were me, I’d say yes to just about anything to make Vax happy.
Japohn had waited for Bacoj to second-guess the decision, and he feared the worst as the Dramok sidled close to him while Vax moved further into the room ahead of them.
“I have a warning for you, Nobek.”
Here it was. Bacoj would tell him not to make anything of the coming tryst, because he wasn’t the Nobek for them. Japohn struggled to keep his expression impassive as the other man whispered in his ear.
“Vax will pretend to hand you control, but he’ll actually try to call the shots. Don’t be fooled.”
“He will?” It wasn’t at all what Japohn was expecting Bacoj to say, and he spoke louder than he should have.
Vax turned to them as he opened a drawer in the wall. “What’re you two talking about?”
“Who Japohn would have bet on in the next race.” Bacoj grinned, as if he weren’t lying his ass off. “I shared some inside intel on the pilot he chose.”
“Oh?”
“It turns out I would have lost that wager.” Japohn played innocent, following the Dramok’s lead.
“Me too. It’s a good thing you guys didn’t let me bet. Let me see what kind of fun toys a big, tough Nobek might prefer.” Vax rummaged, his attention on whatever was in the drawer.
Bacoj snickered behind his hand. He whispered to Japohn again. “Let’s put that Imdiko in his place. As our guest, you have first choice.”
Guest. Japohn wasn’t enthralled with the word that indicated the coming few hours amounted to no more than a one-night stand—but at least he would get the night.
It’s more than I had any right to hope for. And who knows? Maybe, if I play my cards right, it could last the rest of the vacation. He didn’t dare think beyond that.
Vax held up a feather the length of his arm. “I wonder if Nobeks are ticklish? Oh, and here’s some nellus-flavored lubricant. Yummy. I wouldn’t mind a taste of that.”
The idea of Vax licking certain areas of his body was delightful, but Japohn was wise to his ploy to run the show, thanks to Bacoj. He exchanged a smirk with the Dramok before walking over to Vax and the open drawer.
“That does sound nice. What other party favors are you hiding in there, Imdiko?” He took a long wooden paddle out. “Nice. Oh, and I like the idea of this butt plug inside you too. Hovercuffs. Now we’re talking. And instead of the flavored nonsense, let’s try some of this sensitizing gel?”
“He’s had experience with that. He says the pleasure is excruciating,” Bacoj offered helpfully.
“Then we must let him enjoy it again.”
Japohn was delighted with how wide Vax’s eyes were, the tremor that ran through his body. The crotch of his trousers had grown an obvious lump. The Imdiko wore the most curious expression Japohn had ever seen—anxiety, coupled with obvious desire. That odd mixture sent a bolt of heat into the Nobek’s cocks.
Vax shot a look of mute supplication at Bacoj. The Dramok joined them, gazing at what Japohn held.
“That’s a start. These too? I’ve never used the vibrating version of these before.” He drew out fur-covered gloves.
Japohn pretended his heart wasn’t racing with anticipation, though his cocks were standing at attention. They drew his trousers taut, leaving no doubt about his level of excitement. “Excellent choice. Undress and crawl up on that sleeping mat, Imdiko. We’ll start with discipline, so put your ass in the air.”
Vax hadn’t been surprised that Japohn