This Porc Tale picks up where my last one leaves off.  Nothing big and
shocking here this week...enjoy.

    Zerith nodded as he considered my words.  "Indeed.  I know of only one
warmage mighty enough to make Emerald Vex nervous.  And I pray that he will
make it, one way or t'other."
    "Zerith?"
    "Yes, love?"
    I looked at him, my heart in my eyes.  "I want you.  I--I need to be
close to you again."  I turned away, blushing.  It had never been my way to
be so vocal and forward in my desires.  But I depserately needed him, not
just his body, but to feel loved as well.  
    "Nyx," he said softly, stroking my hair.  "You'll never know how badly
I wanted you while you were sleeping!  You were--are--so beautiful."  His
hand fell to my bare shoulder, stroking slowly.  "But I held myself
back--barely.  You know how he is."  Zerith looked about, as though he
expected the daedra count to suddenly materialize.  "He doesn't want us
together unless he gives us permission."  Even as he said this, he held me
close.
    "I know.  I've missed you so much, Zerith!  I need to feel loved, not
just lusted for."  I sighed.  "Emerald Vex claims to love me, but you've
seen how he loves!  There is naught but poison where his heart is."  I
snuggled closer, all too aware of his firm, wiry form pressed against me.
    "I know, my love.  But he does love you.  It shows in his face when he
is sure no one's looking.  His love will make him dangerous, and not just
to us.  He'll do whatever he must to keep you here."  Zerith pressed his
cheek against mine.  "But if you are willing, we'll take the risk together."
    I nodded.  "Being with you will be worth all the risks.  Love me, Zerith."
    His kisses were all the answer I needed.

    Some time later, Zerith and I lay in each other's arms.  I stretched
langorously, then snuggled closer.  zerith chuckled.  "I trust that you
enjoyed yourself?"
    "More than I have in ages," I assured him.  "Love made it all the
better, I think."  I stroked his hair.
    "I have to agree with you, Nyx.  I know you enjoy Vex's...company, if
only on a physical level, but I understand.  The mortal body can only take
so much persuasion."  He kissed me tenderly; my body warmed to his touch.  
    I returned his kiss with heart and soul.  Lost in the moment and each
other, we didn't notice anything else.
    "I trust you are enjoying yourselves."
    I gasped.  Zerith held me close, but I felt him trembling.  
    Emerald Vex smiled wickedly.  "Tsk Tsk.  Can I not leave you to alone?"
 He pulled me away from Zerith, unmindful of my nudity.  "You will both be
dealt with."  His smile turned cruel.  "You, my dear, are going to visit
some friends.  And you, Zerith, will suffer even more."
    "My lord, please!" I cried.  "It's my fault!  I--I started this."
    His expression was nearly rueful.  "Ahh, sweetness. He will not be
harmed.  as I have said, he is useful to me."  He pulled off his cloak and
wrapped it around me.  It was not a gallant gesture--he simply didn't wish
for anyone else to see what he delighted in.  "Red and Blackie will be
pleasantly surprised.  I do hope you saved some for them."  He began
dragging me towards the door.  
    "I love you, Nyx!"  Zerith told me, his heart in his eyes.
    "I love you, too, Zerith!  I regret nothing!"  Then Emerald Vex was
pulling me down the hallway.
    "We'll see about that, my sweet," Vex told me smugly.  "Imagine, if you
had waited a bit longer, you could have had me.  I'm more than willing to
let you play with Zerith, I'm not normally jealous.  But I had not given
you permission, and so you will be dealt with."
    I bit back all the harsh, cold replies I could have made.
    Emerald Vex flung open a door and shoved me inside the lair of an
astonished Red and Blackie.  "Enjoy, my friends.  She has been very naughty
and is in dire need of chastisement."  He left, shutting the door behind him.
    Red grinned evilly.  "My, my.  And just what did you do?"
    Blackie reached out and took my arm.  "Tell us all about it, won't you,
lovey?"
    "It's none of your business," I snapped.  Inside, I was shaking,
consumed with terror.
    "Hmm," Red purred.  He walked his fingers up my arm, over my neck.
"I'm sure we can...persuade you.  What would you say, Blackie?"
    He nodded,smiling wickedly.  "I do believe it's my turn to start,
brother."  He deftly pulled off my cloak and threw it aside.  
    
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