BloodStar

Chapter 45: Embarrassing Slip

Jacek was preparing for dinner with his father and Erika after his training sessions for the day. On a usual night, he would take a brief 15-minute break for dinner and continue training. However, he knew there would be no training tonight whether he joined or not. Erika would pursue him until she got her way.

He stood shirtless in a towel wrapped around his waist after exiting the shower. He quickly dried off before moving to his wardrobe to select his formal attire which he currently despised. Any attire other than training gear was of no interest to Jacek in his current state.

Nonetheless, he donned his tuxedo as was required for formal dinners with Masters, and he made for the dining hall. He walked through the elaborate palace modeled after ancient European architecture. Master Heraklinos’s palace was indeed regarded as one of the most beautiful architectural sites in the world.

He entered through a set of ornate double doors to find his father and Erika sitting at one end of a very long dining room table fit to seat over 100 guests. Jacek cringed at how uncomfortable a setting this made for a party of only three. However, he made his way to the far side of the table and greeted them both.

“Good evening, Masters Heraklinos and Sage.” Jacek had no excitement in his voice as he addressed the two.

Erika stood up and enthusiastically hugged him as she said, “It is a goodevening now. We are so happy that you have joined us.”

Jarek snapped his fingers and called to the attendants, “We are ready to be served! Bring on the appetizers.”

He then looked to his son and said, “It really is great to have you join us for dinner tonight. You have been training so hard. It is a good idea to take a break every once in a while.”

Jacek took his seat alongside Erika and responded, “Yes, it is nice to take a break this evening. Thank you for the invitation.”

Erika placed her hand on this thigh and looked him in the eye, “You are always welcome to join us, Jacek.”

She then ran her hand up his thigh near his crotch playfully out of sight from Jarek who sat across the table. Jacek could only admit that the gesture did in fact arouse him.

Jarek then said, “So. You’ve heard the news then Jacek, yes? The death of one of our times greatest young warriors. Xenia BloodStar.”

“I have heard the news. I have a hard time believing the news.” Jacek admitted.

Erika added, “It is a hard pill to swallow, indeed. Someone with so much promise to change the world. Defending democracy of all things. Dead at the hands of Pope Gregory and his sons.”

Jacek made no further comment knowing he was in the presence of two people who would have very much liked to be the ones to have killed Xenia themselves.

The attendants rushed out from the adjacent ready rooms with plates of appetizers as they sat them down to be eaten and enjoyed.

Jarek wasted no time as he rushed in and began taking bites of succulent warm shrimp and chilled escargot. In between bites, he said, “Speaking of democracy. With General Magnus spearheading the Saber Province resistance, that frees you up to spearhead greater operations if you wish. The Holy Light Empire will likely jump at the offer for assistance in taking down the world’s last standing pillar of democracy. Would you have any interest?”

Jacek finished his bite and said, “I crave battle more than anyone. You know that. However, a couple of things. First, I have much to improve upon before I recklessly enter battle again in earnest. I need to reach a level of strength that my soldiers can rely upon. Second, I would think very hard about aiding the Holy Light Empire before we are 110% certain Xenia is dead.”

Jarek laughed, “Jacek, you are too humble. Your strength is incredible, and it grows every day. And I can assure you. We are 110% certain of Xenia’s death. King Ramses and Queen Zara have seen it with their own eyes. However, I quite agree that you would benefit from training here for a while longer. I will recruit powerful warriors for you to train against.”

Erika hugged Jacek’s arm, “That’s a great idea! I plan on staying at the palace for a while to iron out our plans for the upcoming Master Family Conference. Maybe I can help you train too.”

Jarek shouted, “Why that’s a great idea! Defending yourself against curses is a powerful lesson to learn.”

The dinner progressed with the usual talk of current events and compliments to the food before them until it was time for dessert.

Jarek excitedly said, “You both will love this chocolate cake. Moist, soft, falls apart in your mouth, and… Well, you will see for yourself soon.”

Erika laughed but said, “Master Heraklinos, I’m afraid that Jacek and I will have to make our exit now. Please forgive us, but Jacek and I had plans of our own for dessert.”

Jarek looked to Jacek, “Is that so? Well, I would hate to but in on what sounds like a fun date. But do come by afterwards if you both can. I have quite a few more details to discuss regarding the conference with both of you.”

Erika smiled politely once again, “Actually, Jacek and I have a meeting of our own after dessert. What if we meet tomorrow morning?”

Jarek said, “You two will be meeting all night?”

Erika once again politely smiled and nodded, “All night.”

Jarek suddenly realized what she meant. “Yes. Yes. You two kids better get going. I will see you two in the morning. But don’t count on me saving any cake for you two.”

Erika waved goodbye as she grabbed Jacek’s hand and quickly led him into the hallway. She smiled at him and said, “See? I told you I wouldn’t let that dinner last forever.”

Jacek was genuinely relieved that he had been spared several more hours of mundane talk, “Thank you. I suppose I owe you a favor then.”

Erika was giddy with excitement and said, “In that case, I’ll cash in my favor tonight. Let’s go somewhere where we can be alone. Your room or mine?”

Jacek hesitated and Erika answered for him, “Okay, my room then!”

She led him down several hallways twisting and turning until they arrived at Erika’s own suite within the palace grounds. She pushed the door open and led him in as she flipped on the lights.

She released her hold on his hand and walked to the bar to pour herself a drink, “Would you like a drink too, Jacek?”

He raised his hand and shook it as he said, “No thank you.”

She took a sip of her drink and gave a refreshing sigh, “Well. You have your ex-girlfriend all night. What do I have to do to make myself go from ex-girlfriend to girlfriend?”

Jacek furrowed his brow as he thought to himself, “This isn’t the Erika I know. My old girlfriend never flirted a day in her life. She never put any effort into being sexy and tempting.”

She walked over to him and chugged her drink. She took his hand and led him to the couch as she said, “Fine. Maybe I’ll just stay your ex-girlfriend. Exes are more desirable anyways.”

She sat down next to him and leaned in to kiss him. Jacek returned the kiss. He was pleasantly surprised by her forwardness in her attempts to win him back.

She then pushed him back onto the couch as she laid on top of him kissing him. She began to inch down to his pants and said, “Do you know one of my biggest regrets? All those years of dating, and I don’t think I ever gave you one blowjob? What kind of girlfriend was I? I guess I have a lot to make up for, don’t I?”

She felt and rubbed him through his pants before unbuttoning and unzipping his pants. Jacek was a bit embarrassed for her to see him only half-erect for her; however, her confidence was unwavering.

She smile and looked up at him, “Oh Jacek. You’re going to make me work for this aren’t you? Good, that way we can play for even longer.”

Jacek laid on the couch with Erika between his legs working to achieve an erection from Jacek. He hated to admit it, but Xenia had all but broken his expectations for sexual encounters. She dripped with sexual appeal, and she knew how to tease and drive him wild. Meanwhile, Erika was beautiful by conventional standards; however, she lacked the ideal body, dangerous charm, and unrivaled experience, just to name a few of the things that Xenia had that she did not.

As Erika continued, he closed his eyes and slipped into thoughts of Xenia dominating him in her leather outfit. His breathing increased as he became more and more aroused.

Erika was excited to see him finally grow completely erect at her touch. She leaned over in between his strong legs and began to give him a blowjob in earnest.

As she did, Jacek lost control between his mental images and his physical pleasure. Lost in the moment, he moaned, “Yes. Yes. That feels so good, Xenia.”

He immediately opened his eyes at the slip of his tongue. He sat up wide-eyed at Erika and tried to explain, “I- I’m sorry. I just. She was the last person I was with, and she’s obviously been on my mind and everyone else’s.”

Erika sat on her knees between his legs looking to the side with her tongue pressed hard against her cheek. However, her irritation lasted only briefly before she turned back to Jacek with an assertive demeanor, “I told you Jacek. I’m willing to do anything to make this work. And if that means you dreaming about her while you’re with me then so be it.”

She pushed him back down and gave him a surprisingly sexy smirk, “I’ll take your slip of the tongue as a compliment. I’ve never been compared to an experienced slut such as her. I must be doing something right here.”

She continued right where she left off without missing so much as a beat. Her unwavering confidence and assertive attitude suddenly struck Jacek as he saw Erika in a new light. He vacated the images of Xenia in his mind in favor of this new version of Erika. He then laid back and finally allowed himself to enjoy every second of his night off from training.