I took Akasha’s hand, feeling the warmth of her palm, and walked out the front door. Amika followed a step behind us. Akasha threaded her fingers through mine as we walked through the yard and towards the creek. The air was cool and damp, and as we reached the edge of the creek, the faint scent of wet earth and the gentle babble of the water surrounded us. As we stepped out onto the small beach along the creek, I turned t...

The cold air stung my skin as we soared through the sky. The wind rushed through my hair, roaring in my ears while the chill enveloped my face. We were only twenty feet above the tree line. Then we cleared the trees and dipped into the canyon. Sheer cliff walls towered over us as we dove down towards the creek below. Soaring through the valley was amazing. I could not fathom being restricted from this kind of activity. Th...

The wind roared in my ears as those wings flapped hard, lifting me higher above Yosemite Valley. The lights below dwindled. I could hear Akasha and Anton nearby, ascending with me. We continued flying to the northeast, following the river and climbing above the ridge line. Far below, we could see the Rangers' search lights making their way up the trail. I closed my eyes and felt the map of the land laid out before me. I s...

Sven sat close to the fire. It crackled and popped, sending sparks into the chimney in front of him. The wash of heat was a welcome relief from the howling wind and snow outside the small shack. Night had fallen, and the winds were really blowing outside. Freezing air seeped around the windows and through the cracks in the old walls. He missed his family, his pack. The warmth of lying in a giant pile of bodies at night. B...

I stood in the parking lot outside the Ranger station in Yosemite Valley, looking at Akasha. Her words were still ringing in my ears. “An Emissary?” I asked. Anton had told me stories of when he was an emissary for the High Court. Why would we be receiving an emissary? I thought it was too soon for the High Court to have taken notice of us. I turned and looked at Anton. “My Lord,” Anton looked at me, “It is not uncommon f...

I woke up in the early morning hours as the first rays of dawn crested into the valley and slipped in our window. We had left the curtains open; the light spilled across the bed. Sheets of gold illuminated the tangled bodies across my own. I felt their warmth against my skin. Their breath against my body. Both Sydney and Akasha were still asleep. My mind was alert. Something had woken me. I lay still and listened. I heard...

I stood and watched Anton and Amika dress each other for a moment. Then headed out of the room, up the ramp, and up the stairs back into the central portion of the house. I could hear Akasha and Sydney talking in the bedroom. “I missed the orgy in the creek?” I heard Sydney say, her voice touched with disappointment. Sydney was sitting on the bed, already dressed. Sweatpants, t-shirt under a partially zipped sweatshirt. S...

I sat up in the dirt on my knees. Akasha was still lying on her back, dirt clinging to her sweaty body. She lounged on her back, her chest heaving. The moonlight made her skin glow. I looked over at Anton and Amika and laughed. “Well, look at us. Covered in dirt.” Anton laughed. Amika smiled. I heard Sydney come walking over. “The Court of the Amber Stars?” Amika asked, her voice low and soft. She looked at Anton, then ov...

“Sure,” Roger said as he slowly peeled his shirt off with one hand and dropped it behind him, revealing his broad chest and thick shoulders. He met their eyes and lightly flexed his arms and chest. Taylor laughed as Rachel coyly buried her face in her hands, her ears turning pink. Briana clutched her chest with an exaggerated gasp as the shirt hit the floor. “Ohhh my GOD,” she whispered. “He’s been hiding a whole Renaissa...

Roger smiled. “Okay.” He crawled around behind her and pressed his knees into the floor against Rachel’s ass and gently started to work her shoulders. His strong fingers dug into her deltoids while his thumbs gripped the back of the same muscle and gently ground it together. He started gently. Then, slowly, worked in more strength. He worked his fingers along the top of her shoulder towards her neck. He gently gripped the...

Akasha and I stood in the grove, wrapped in a warm embrace as we listened to the ATVs pull away from us. Akasha turned her head so that her ear rested against my chest, listening to my heart thump against her. Akasha’s arms tightened around my waist as she turned and looked up at me, her firm breasts pressing against my chest. “You were amazing,” she whispered, her eyes softly glowing in the gloom. “So were you,” I said,...

Akasha and Sydney turned to watch us catch up, soft smiles and giggles on their lips. “Decided to join us?” Akasha said with a teasing smile. She reached out and grabbed my belt, pulling me against her. She slid her arms around my waist and grabbed my ass, pulling my body flush with hers. I blushed and kissed her forehead softly. “Miss me?” I asked with my lips on her skin. I could feel her soft nod while Sydney giggled....

Sarah opened the door with a big smile. “Hey! It’s so great you’re here! We’re going to have an amazing time this weekend.” Roger smiled brightly. “Yeah! Sounds amazing. Hope you don’t mind, I brought a six-pack of Henry Weinhard’s root beer...” He handed her the six-pack as he pulled his backpack against his back. Sarah grabbed the root beer with an excited squeal and immediately popped one open, taking a sip. “Oh my God...

I woke to the sound of whispered voices in the half-light. I could sense the coming dawn, even with my eyes closed, and I knew the streams of golden light were coming through the window. I kept my eyes closed, listening to the softly heated argument. “You’ve woken him!” I hear Akasha whisper against my chest. There was heat in her voice, disappointment, but no real anger. She leaned over my chest, pressing her body agains...

I sat at the table across from Anton and watched him. There was no malice in his even stare. Just acceptance of his fate. Of knowing exactly his place in the universe. “Anton,” I said, “perhaps someday I will find a way you can repay me. Though I cannot think of anything I have done that needs to be repaid.” “You are too humble, my Lord,” Anton said with a bow. “Raising me to the rank of Knight is a great honor. One I nev...