Spectre Bk 02 Ch 12

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Shepard enjoys another trip to Illium and reunites with former lovers.

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Miranda gazed at me so lovingly that I nearly rolled her over onto her back and plunged my cock inside her. I'd done my usual thing of waking up early and wandering downstairs. She was still in bed though the invitation was always open for me to slide under the sheets and join her. She slowly woke up and moved closer to me, smiling while she was still half asleep as my fingers caressed her naked back. And then she opened her eyes...

"Morning," I whispered.

"Morning," she whispered back, "Are we near Illium?"

"Probably docking just after lunch."

I continued to caress her back as she happily snuggled into my chest. When I was with her like that, it reminded me of times on the old ship with Liara or Ashley, waking up early before I was due to actually rise and shine, and we'd lie in silence and enjoy the company of each other. She eventually turned over and spooned back against me, making sure I held one of her breasts as she wiggled her butt against my dick.

"Tease," I muttered.

"You enjoy it..."

I pulled her tighter and kissed her cheek. "I know you enjoy feeling something else." I gently squeezed a nipple and earned a soft moan. "And I didn't mean what I just did."

"Don't tease me... Though I know you're not thinking about anyone else when you're with me."

"Never with any lover, Miranda. When I'm with you, I'm only thinking about you. And I like making you laugh."

"I'm doing my best to, you know, rid myself of that reputation. But it's difficult because I'm simply not used to people liking me regardless. I've found a lot of women either intimidated or jealous of me. As for men, because of my looks... I'm sure that I don't need to explain." She turned her head to meet my eyes. "But you care about me because you see both inside and out."

"And you helped bring me back. Many would suggest that I could never thank you enough for that."

"Being here with you, just like this... That's thanks enough. I'm happy, Shepard. I've never come close to feeling like this in my life. Some would suggest that sounds rather sad, but I was always realistic. Cerberus gave me a chance, but in the end, it was only ever about how I could be used to the benefit of others."

"I want what is best for everyone here. I've helped Jack hopefully move on from her past. I've helped Garrus deal with someone who betrayed him. And I'll help you however I can, Miranda." She rolled over and hugged me tightly, feeling her leg resting on top of mine as she pressed her body into me. "If you think of anything, all you need to do is tell me," I added softly.

"More of this in the morning," she whispered, "Just me and you for a little while. We don't have to think about anything outside of this room."

"I can do that. And you're always invited up to my cabin."

"What would Kelly think?"

"I think she'd give us privacy... Though I'm sure you're also aware of the fact she's open-minded."

We only got out of bed when our stomachs started to grumble. Walking out of her quarters to be greeted by some of the team didn't shock anyone any longer. They knew we were close though I did wonder if Kelly or Kasumi would hover near the door and hope to hear sounds of us making love. I knew it would arouse Kelly and give Kasumi something to gossip about. I hadn't missed that the team had warmed to Miranda. Tali was still relatively new in comparison and kept her at arm's length, but everyone else was friendly with her.

"Want to come and see Liara?" I asked Tali.

I think she started to blush, remembering one of our previous conversations that was rather suggestive about what Tali would like to enjoy with us. But they hadn't seen each other in a couple of years, and they'd been incredibly close. "Garrus should come too," Tali suggested.

"What do you say, big guy?"

"Sure. We didn't have much time to talk last time we were here."

"Yeah, she was too busy fucking him," Jack stated, "I mean, he was gone for two days and nights and it doesn't take a genius to figure out why."

"I also have a recruit to locate," I said, "So it's not all fun and games. I'd like to deal with the recruitment first before I worry about my personal life. I'll take a couple of you with me to start with. But knowing our luck when it comes to recruitment... Although I guess Liara might know who I'm looking for."

"There we go, ask her for information, fuck her, then go find the recruit," Jack suggested in humour.

I was dressed casually for our arrival on Illium though carried my pistol and shield pack. With no idea how long we would be there, I knew that some of the crew might want to get off the ship, echoing my previous warning about what they got up to while wandering around Nos Astra. Garrus and Tali were with me as we headed towards Liara's office. Zara's face lit up upon seeing me, gesturing for me to enter. Nyxeris jerked her head as I approached.

Walking into Liara's office, she was sitting back in her chair, feet up on the desk as she was in conversation with someone. As soon as she saw me, she begged off the call and was in my arms within seconds, feeling her legs around me as she left kisses all over my face. We heard the chuckles of Garrus and Tali behind me, Liara lowering herself to the floor before she first walked towards Garrus and hugged him tightly.

"It's been a long time," Liara stated.

"It has," Garrus agreed, "I would have thought you'd return to digging in the dirt. Didn't believe that you'd end up somewhere like this."

"Everything is for the Reapers. We're not prepared, Garrus. Nowhere near prepared for their arrival. We got lucky against Saren. I don't think we'll be that lucky again."

Liara moved over towards Tali and the hug they shared was affectionate. "So good to see you again, Liara," Tali stated softly.

"You too, Tali. I missed you a lot. I know that I wasn't the only one who hoped you might have stayed... Although given what happened..."

"At least we're back together. Mostly. How are things for you, Liara?"

"Let's talk about it over a meal. Are you hungry?"

"We haven't had lunch as I was hoping to take you out," I replied.

"Good as I've got a couple of surprises for you while you're here, Shepard," she told me cryptically.

"I'm hoping to get some information while I'm here too," I replied as we wandered out of her offices and into the crowds, Liara leading the way as I knew she'd find somewhere nice for us to eat, "We're looking for someone."

"Who?"

"I'm looking for an asari justicar by the name of Samara."

That brought Liara to a halt and the look she gave me was concerning. "Shepard... Are you sure you want to do that?"

"Why?" I asked carefully.

"Justicars are... They are dangerous, Shepard. Similar to Spectres in many ways, the difference being that justicars have no oversight whatsoever. You still report to the Council even though you can complete a mission however you see fit. The only thing that binds a justicar is their code."

"If you're warning me, I'm guessing..."

"Yes, I know exactly who you are after. I have not met her, and I have no desire to ever meet a justicar. I have good reason to think that if a justicar showed up at my office, she would be there to kill me. But if she's on Illium, it must be an important mission. Justicar's rarely leave asari space. Illium might be a colony world but is outside the bounds of the Asari Republics."

"Spirits, Shepard, who do you have us chasing down now?" Garrus muttered to himself.

"I can only urge caution, Shepard," Liara stated as we resumed walking, feeling her hand take mine, interlacing our fingers and I just knew she was smiling to herself, "Though given what you're like, I'm sure you'll win her over to your cause. The only thing she would request is that her mission is completed. It would be part of her code."

Liara found a restaurant that served food that all of us could eat. Conversation flowed easily and it was like the past two- and a-bit years hadn't happened. Garrus was in a far better mood since we'd dealt with Sidonis. Tali was happy to be flying with me again though she spent most of her time asking Liara numerous questions about her life since they'd last seen each other. I was happy to take a back seat and listen to the conversation.

My two companions knew that I wanted to spend some time alone with Liara after we finished our meal and enjoyed a couple of drinks at the adjoining bar. Garrus and Tali were happy enough to go for a wander before returning to the ship, noticing that Tali hugged Liara for a little while, and I saw the smile on Liara's face that she loved seeing her friend again in return.

As soon as we were back in her office, she locked the door and kissed me hard. The look in her eyes told me what to expect as she turned her back to me and walked towards her desk. She lifted up her dress and lowered her panties down to her knees before leaning over her desk.

"Give me a load for now, Shepard," she stated, "I do have to do more work before I can finish for the day."

I wasn't going to say no, and I had my cock buried inside her seconds later. It was a hard, fast fuck, Liara ending up lying her upper half flat on the desk as I pounded her without a single thought except that I wanted to cum inside her. When I gave each of her firm cheeks a spanking, she loved that even more, begging to her Goddess for me to just pound her senseless. By the time I buried my cock and came inside her, I felt her pussy squeezing it as I knew she was close to an orgasm. Reaching around and fondling her clit, I kept pumping her until I made her cry out in pleasure.

I pulled out and then ripped off her panties, Liara turning around and blushing before she kissed me hard again. Placing her ruined panties in my pocket, she leaned back and laughed to herself. "So now I'm going to leaking until later," she stated.

"That was the point."

"You'll come and stay with me tonight?"

"That was my plan. You've given me the details on Samara. I'll deal with that tomorrow morning."

She walked around her desk and sat down, typing away at her terminal for a few seconds before she keyed her Omni-tool. Mine dinged as she must have sent me information.

"Two things, Shepard. One is about Shiala. She's been visiting Illium quite often. One, she comes to see me. Two, she's helping the people of Feros obtain medical treatment. Some of them have been suffering issues in the recent past, likely due to what the Thorian did to them. The second is about Gianna. Remember her?"

"Never forgotten any of my lovers, Liara. Trust me on that one."

"She works for me now."

"What?!"

Liara smiled at me. "I didn't tell you last time about any of this because, I'll be blunt, last time was about me." I smiled and it made her blush as I understood exactly what she meant. "Gianna left Noveria not long after dealing with Anoleis. I think you opened her eyes to perhaps something better being out there. When I established this business, I reached out to her and offered her a position. There are plenty of issues to investigate in Nos Astra that she can solve."

"Is Shiala here at the moment?"

"I've just sent her a very simple message. 'Shepard is here on Illium'. She'll arrive here tomorrow. You can see her after you recruit Samara, I reckon. Gianna is working though she'll be here in around... two minutes..."

Her timing was just about right. Liara was on a phone call as I relaxed on one of her couches nearby. Gianna knocked on the door and strode in. Liara gestured with her head towards me. Gianna turned slowly and she was ready to cry as I rose to my feet to greet her. That first hug was something else, feeling her shaking slightly.

"She told me, and I believed her. But now that you're actually here..."

"It's good to see you too. It's been a long time since Noveria."

"Too long," she whispered, "I tried dating after you left because I knew that I wasn't the problem. But I never felt that connection like we shared. Then Liara got in touch and it got me off Noveria. Can't say I enjoy everything that Illium has to offer, but Liara's been a good friend."

I glanced at Liara to see her smiling at us. "And you've proven a good friend in return, Gianna. You two should head off and catch up. I'll message you when I've finished for the day, Shepard."

Gianna and I eventually spent a couple of hours catching up on our lives. She explained that after bringing down Anoleis, she was actually a woman in demand. And after spending so long on Noveria, she admitted to growing bored in the role and admittedly a little tired of all the bullshit. She'd left Noveria and had actually returned to Earth when Liara had touched base with her and offered her a job. Although she had enjoyed being back on Earth, she preferred living elsewhere around the galaxy. She did remember Liara from our visit to Noveria though hadn't known about her new role until walking into her office. Once Liara offered her a role, Gianna accepted it immediately.

"I know you're intimate with her," Gianna added, "Her love for you was easy to hear in her voice. And all the photos around her apartment. And the photo that takes pride of place on her desk."

"We only became really close after our time together. There was affection and an attraction, but it took a long time for intimacy to begin."

"I'm aware you have a modern relationship in that you both sleep with other women."

"I'd be a hypocrite if I thought otherwise. Funny thing is, none of my lovers want to be with other men. But given that women don't consider themselves as being a lesbian if they sleep with asari..."

"Well, I've been with an asari and while they might have a pussy, they are only one gender so..." I met her eyes, and she gave me a look that I should have figured out already. "She was lonely and so was I. And Liara would have told you anyway."

"What Liara did while I was basically dead shouldn't concern me anyway. Even now, she's living here on Illium while I'm off doing other things, and sleeping with other women and asari, and I wouldn't expect her to remain celibate. But like you just said, I know she's not interested in other men. Are you single?"

"Yeah. You kind of ruined all other men for me, Shepard. I'll be honest about the fact that Liara and I have had a few nights together though that was before you turned up alive. When I say it was just sex, I'm being honest."

"What would you like to happen, Gianna?"

"Right now? Just to be your friend. If you come to Illium, I'd like to see you. But I'm not getting in the way of Liara. Not a chance. That asari, Shepard... There's love, and then there's

love...

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"Yeah, I get what you mean."

We enjoyed a couple of drinks though didn't have a meal as I figured Liara would want to have dinner with either me or both of us later. Gianna wanted to know what I was up to, aware that I was dealing with the Collectors though wanted all the juicy details. She was definitely aroused when I mentioned the list of women and asari that I'd been with since waking up. She thought Kelly sounded absolutely perfect for me, a young, beautiful woman eager to just fuck whenever we were horny. I suggested that she should meet my team before I left so she could get to know some of them.

Liara finally got in touch in the early evening and gave us an address where we could meet her for dinner. She'd changed into a gorgeous dress that highlighted her bust, her hips and her arse, and was short enough to show off plenty of leg. She'd also changed her shoes so she added a little height.

"Shepard, I'm going to put this bluntly. This asari is giving you the signal that she wants to fuck tonight," Gianna stated, chuckling to herself, "Am I invited to dinner, or should I make myself scarce?"

"Of course you're invited. But he's coming back to mine tonight. Alone."

"Heard loud and clear, boss."

It was obvious to my eyes within a couple of minutes that the two had grown close and were very good friends. I couldn't help smiling more than once as I was glad that Liara didn't feel lonely. I knew she had a lot of people who worked for her, but friendships didn't always form with people you worked with.

Liara and Gianna enjoyed a couple of drinks though not too many. Liara had ordered the dishes, and they were all excellent. Gianna mentioned while we were eating that she'd also found the pleasure in asari dishes though she would still crave things like a good cheeseburger and fries and other foods from back home.

When it came time to part, the pair shared a warm hug before Gianna turned towards me and moulded herself into my body. I kissed her cheek and whispered how happy I was to see her again. All she said in reply was that she felt exactly the same way.

Liara dragged me into her apartment a couple of minutes later and pushed me in the chest, so I plopped back onto the couch. She turned on some music and performed one hell of a strip tease for me until she was naked except for her heels before me. She turned around and walked away towards her bedroom, my eyes fixed onto her arse before she turned and beckoned for me to follow.

I stripped off between the couch and the bedroom door, Liara sitting back on the edge of the bed, her eyes filled with lust as I approached her. I stood before her, my cock hard and proud, and I could see in her eyes that she wanted everything that night. Nothing held back this time. When she made to grasp my cock, I pushed her hand away.

"Beg for it, T'Soni," I growled as I stepped back, "You want it. Beg for it."

She lowered herself to her knees and gazed up at me. Love and lust all in one simple look. "I love you so fucking much, Shepard. I will do anything to get that big dick of yours inside me again. Tell me what you want, and I'll do it."

It was said so earnestly that I joined her on the floor. She smiled at me before we kissed, and when I felt her fingers grasp my cock, I growled which only made her giggle. We made out for a few minutes as she slowly stroked me while my hands eventually grabbed her arse and pulled her into me. I teased her rosebud, something that made her moan softly, before I lifted us both up and placed her back on the bed.

She shuffled back just enough so I could join her on the bed, spreading her legs wide and I just dove into her pussy. "Goddess, Shepard!" she cried out as I could sense that she was so aroused that it wasn't going to take long. I gazed up her chest to see it already rising and falling quickly. She played with her breasts as I focused on making her cum.

I placed my hands underneath her knees and pushed her legs as wide and far back as possible, her pussy completely exposed. I licked down towards her arsehole at the same time, making her shudder each time my tongue passed over her rosebud, my main focus remaining on her pussy. Her first orgasm arrived within a couple of minutes. I was left thinking she'd been teasing herself for hours while I was with Gianna.

When the first orgasm tore through her body, I think I almost had juices flowing like the Niagara from her pussy, she was so excited. And she knew that I wasn't going to stop, whimpering her way towards another orgasm as my hands remained where they were under her knees, only my tongue doing all the work. I devoured her and loved every second. She eventually placed her hands where mine were so I could get a couple of fingers inside her where they would work a real charm.