Spectre Bk 02 Ch 17

A/N - Hold onto your hats! The first half of this chapter is just pure smut!

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Shepard helps a skilled thief with a personal vendetta.

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Kira was quiet as she reviewed the evidence that I'd taken from the Collector ship. Her eyes darted from her screen to my eyes every few seconds. I was doing my best to keep my face blank, but I remembered everything that we'd seen. The piles of human bodies. The obvious experimentation. The fact that the Collectors had designs on Earth. And I knew that humanity was only their first objective.

"I'm sorry, Shepard," she finally whispered, "You know that I want to help. So do many asari."

"Kira, I'm aware. You don't have to apologise. But it's also why I've only brought this to you. Sparatus and Valern both made their opinions very clear. And I don't see this changing even with this evidence."

"Have you taken this to the Alliance yet?"

"They were my next stop. I can't go to Arcturus as I'd hand all this evidence directly to Admiral Hackett. But Anderson will be happy to see me, and I know that will help move this information up the chain quickly."

"How long are you on the Citadel?"

"I don't know, to be honest. I'm waiting for information from he who shall not be named." She laughed at that term for the Illusive Man. "We're looking for the best way to get through the Omega Four relay."

"And your chances of coming back?"

I rose to my feet and walked around the table. Kira took my offered hand and rose to her feet, pulling her tight to my body and we shared a soft, sensuous kiss. I loved feeling her melt against me whenever we were close. When I moved a hand down to her arse, that earned a smile before she snuggled against me, her head underneath my chin.

"I'm coming back this time. You know I don't like to make promises, but I haven't been brought back to life just to go off and die again. And I really don't want to upset billions of asari for a second time."

"Can you spend one night with me while you're here? I know that we didn't spend a lot of time together before, but that doesn't mean I didn't miss you constantly."

"Let me go see Anderson. I'll see if Jane is there. If she grabs me..."

"We have lunch quite often. She's something else, Shepard. And she is totally in love with you. You know that, right?"

"I know. Same feelings as you though?"

"Exactly. That's why we get on. We're not competing with each other for your affection. We know where we stand, and it makes it easier."

I'd arrived early enough that I could enjoy lunch with Kira. Lunch in her apartment turned into sitting together on her couch, making out and doing our best not to tear each other's clothes off while doing so. She finally pressed both hands on my chest and gave me that smile that told me she wanted to move into the bedroom and spend the rest of the day there. But she had far too much work to be distracted for that long.

"If Jane doesn't nab me tonight..."

"Promise me one thing, Shepard. Please go and see Naira. You cannot visit the Citadel and not see her."

"I remember that you met her at least once before."

"I'm good friends with Sha'ira as well. She keeps me up to date."

"She doesn't know I'm here because I do like to surprise her."

"Then I won't let her know. But don't visit here without spending time with her."

Although I was recognisable, I couldn't just waltz into the Alliance offices and see Anderson. Thankfully, the two receptionists behind the front desk recognised me and I was announced rather quickly. They both smiled and told me to walk on through. It still felt weird walking through as what could be described as a civilian. It was a technicality, but I'd already been told more than once that bringing me back to life wasn't as easy as it might sound.

Jane looked up from her desk when I knocked on the doorframe to her office. I think she was about to leap over her desk though made sure to walk around it as she leapt into my arms. That first kiss was a scorcher. My hands ended up underneath her skirt, making her giggle as I couldn't help myself when it came to feeling up that pert backside.

"I know you're not here just to see me, but thanks for stopping here first," she said once I had her feet back on the floor.

I backed her up and sat her on the desk, Jane biting her bottom lip as her green eyes gazed up at me. I kissed her again and earned a whimper, pulling her tight to my body and I'm sure she could have felt the lump in my trousers. The only thing that stopped things progressing far enough that I would have shut the door and locked it was a tap on the doorframe before there was a hearty chuckle.

"Guess you two have missed each other," Anderson stated.

"I was here to see you, but as you can see, I've been rather delightfully distracted." I turned back to Jane and smiled. "I need to speak to him, but I'll come back and..."

"Dinner tonight," she whispered, "I know Kira and Naira, but I want you first. Dinner then we can make love." That term had me raising my eyes. "Oh, you'll be fucking me all night. But I've missed you like crazy and..."

I kissed her again, earning another whimper as Anderson said that he'd be waiting in his office. We both smiled before she pulled back enough that I could caress her cheek. "I do miss you too, Jane," I assured her, "Part of me wishes that you were with me although I'd be constantly distracted."

"When you're done... What will you do?"

"Hopefully get back into the Alliance though it'll depend on the bosses."

"If it means that you might end up staying on the Citadel for a while... I have space in my bed..."

"That you'd never leave because you'd be distracted."

"Nope. I'd just come to work making sure that I always wore underwear because I wouldn't leave the apartment with you fucking me senseless and ensuring that there's a chance that I end up pregnant." That had me raising my eyebrows in surprise. "Accidents happen, Shepard. Even today. And given how much you would fuck me..." She grabbed my shirt and pulled me closer to her face. "And trust me on this, Shepard, you would spend a lot of time fucking me," she growled.

"I love you," I whispered.

The smile on her face... I knew just how much those three words meant to her. "Totally fucking love you in return. Now you'd better go otherwise I am going to bend over this desk and expect the best dick in the galaxy to slide inside me."

I let her go though not without looking back to see Jane lift her skirt and flash me her bare, glistening pussy. I almost turned around before she gestured for me to shoo with a giggle. I was still smiling like an idiot when I walked into Anderson's office. I shook the hand on offer before we sat opposite each other, drinks arriving quickly before the door was shut to give us some privacy.

We spent the next couple of hours going over everything that I'd discovered, focusing on the Collector ship and the evidence that they definitely had plans that expanded far beyond what we thought they would focus on. I told him that I had already spoken to Kira though I knew the Council likely wasn't going to lift a finger, even with humanity now being the fourth member of the Council. But I knew the Alliance could provide some help now that it was clear the Collectors were not just randomly attacking human colonies. They had far bigger plans.

"I'll pass this up the chain, Shepard," Anderson told me, "We both know the Reaper threat is real. And I believe this is now concrete proof that the Collectors are not only their agents, but they intend on bringing war against humanity. How did Kira react?"

"She wanted to do more. I know she'll speak to Kyla later. I couldn't get in to speak to her as she was meeting other representatives."

"And I know the relationship you have with Kira. Everyone knows, I guess."

"That hasn't caused any problems before or after, has it?"

Anderson laughed. "Hell no. I think there were many jealous women back on Earth, thinking Kira was a bitch for stealing one of the most eligible bachelors. But given the, well, line of your lovers who spoke at your funeral..."

"Honest opinion, sir. What do you think the Alliance will do with this evidence?"

He tapped the desk with his fingers, glancing away, deep in thought. He finally sighed. "Hackett will want to go on the front foot with this. But there were those in the Alliance that obviously don't know about the Reaper threat. It's a shame that we have no time frame to know how long it will now take for them to arrive."

"Nothing in my head is sounding an alarm. I don't think it really works like that."

"Right now, all that matters is stopping the Collectors. Word has obviously spread that you're working with Cerberus to help end the threat. Most of the media don't know what to think about that. Some are thinking that Cerberus is trying to be more legitimate. Other outlets are suggesting that you might be a traitor."

"What about those in the Alliance?"

"They know you're fighting the good fight, Shepard. Fighting to protect humanity. I know Hackett is doing all he can to let them know the partial truth, at least."

"Once this is over, I would like to be back in that uniform, sir."

"So would I, Shepard. And so would thousands of others. For now, do whatever you need to do. You've kept those you need to in the loop, and we appreciate that."

We talked for a few more minutes about other matters before he was called away into a meeting. We shared a warm handshake upon parting, wishing me good luck and that the door back into the Alliance would always be open according to himself and those who still believed in me. That was nice to hear.

Jane was waiting for me to return. After one hell of a passionate kiss, I told her that I was going to go and see Naira. Seeing her eyes sparkle with mischief had me chuckling as I had to ask what was on her mind.

"Invite her over to mine tonight," she suggested.

"I thought..."

"Look, I've never met her, but you've told me about her, and from how you talked about her, I just know that young asari is head over heels. Sounds like a lot of other women and asari. Make love to us both then pound us silly afterwards. And you know that I have no problem with pussy."

"She's the same."

"Good. Then as long as it's okay, invite her over. We'll have dinner, drinks, then we'll get naked and have some fun."

"What about Kira?"

She looked thoughtful before grinning. "Fuck it, invite her too or..."

"Her place?" Jane nodded eagerly. "I'll head over and see Naira then send Kira a message. As I know that you absolutely adore each other, I guess this will be a fun night."

I kissed her again and I could just sense that Jane was hot to trot in that moment. When I slid my hand underneath her skirt and squeezed one of her cheeks, she couldn't help smiling as my hand moved around to her front. She was dripping wet, whimpering as I slowly fondled her. She moaned into my mouth and moved us back so she could sit up on the desk again.

"Get me off," she whispered, "Just fingers. Make me cum. Please make me cum, Shepard."

She bit into my shoulder when she climaxed within a couple of minutes. I think she was then on the verge of tears as she needed a cuddle. Holding her tightly to my chest, I felt her take a couple of deep breaths as she calmed down.

"You okay?"

"It just feels more intense with you, Shepard. I think it's because of all the feelings that I allow myself nowadays. It's different when you genuinely love the person, I guess."

"I'm sorry that I never said anything before... You know..."

"I don't care about that because you came back. Not just to me, but all the girls. And I guess it took that to happen for all of us to realise that we could admit things and it won't change. We're all adults, it's the modern world, sex can just be sex, but we can also love each other."

"I should go see Naira and Kira. I'll let you know."

"You just made me cum, Shepard. I'm going to be in a good mood for the rest of the day now."

The greeter at the entrance of the Consort Chambers recognised me and gestured for me to enter, adding that Naira was free and likely in her quarters. I received plenty of smiles from other acolytes as I made my way towards Naira's quarters. Knocking on her door, I waited for her to open it before I was met by a pair of beautiful eyes and a young asari wearing a sheer white nightdress that didn't hide a thing.

"Shepard!" she exclaimed before leaping on me. I stumbled back against the wall behind me, my head banging against it, though my immediate focus was on kissing her and cupping her arse as her legs had wrapped around me. I managed to walk forward into her room, kicking the door shut behind me, as while kissing me she was already working on the buttons of my shirt.

"Not wasting..." She shut me up with another kiss as she moved her legs so that her feet were on the floor, and it didn't take long until she had me down to my underwear, a rather large tent in those as Naira would always be arousing to me.

She removed her nightdress to reveal her nude form. I felt my mouth water at the sight before my underwear hit the floor. We resumed kissing as we moved onto the bed together, shuffling back until we were in the middle. Naira reached down between us and guided my cock, so it was going nowhere but inside her.

"It's home," she gasped as I slid into her hot, tight pussy, "It's home again."

"Missed me?" I whispered as I gently thrust into her.

"All the time. I love you, Shepard. I love you so much..."

"Need to meld with me?" She nodded eagerly, kissing her cheek as I could see the emotion in her eyes. I was starting to understand that being apart did hurt her though she understood in return what I did for a living. "It won't be anything you haven't seen before."

Her eyes darkened before I made her gasp as I gave her a harder thrust. She giggled and kissed me again before whispering those two words I knew well. The love I felt from her for me would have overwhelmed most men. I'd learned long ago just how much Naira did genuinely love me. It was honest. It was true. It almost made me wish that I could read someone like Jane in a similar manner, understand the depth of her love similarly.

She learned a few things about new and old lovers. I felt her fear about the Collectors and her sorrow for what was happening to my people. But my confidence and determination immediately calmed her. When she broke the meld, our bodies were still moving together, her eyes now full of life and love. We shared another kiss as I found myself rolling over onto my back. I would never complain about that position with Naira, the nubile asari riding me harder and faster every few seconds as she was ever so eager to orgasm.

"Best dick in the galaxy," she moaned, "I loved you for so long, Shepard. I loved you before we even met."

"Fate?"

"Definitely. And no one, man, woman or asari, has ever made me cum like you do. Your dick is just perfect for my pussy." Then she giggled and leaned down to kiss my cheek before whispering, "And it's also perfect when you fuck my arse." I slapped said arse which elicited another giggle. "You love my arse, Shepard?"

"I love all of you, Naira."

"That's the right answer."

She climaxed a couple of times riding me before we rolled over again, and she was soon begging me to cum inside her. That didn't take much longer as I was horny as hell. Jane had aroused me, and Naira was finishing the job. When I came inside her, she clung to me tightly as we made out for a few minutes before we finally broke apart and simply gazed at each other.

"Jane suggested we get together tonight. You, me, Jane and Kira. I'll need to speak to Kira."

The suggestion had her giggling again. "Naughty! Are you suggesting..."

"It was Jane's idea! I swear!"

"Hmmm..." She pouted before smiling and kissing me again. "Good thing they're both wonderful."

We made love again a little later as I had been honest with Kira. Until the Illusive Man came through with more information, I genuinely had no important or urgent priorities. I was still waiting for Kasumi to give me the heads up about the private matter she had. I knew others probably had things that wanted sorting, but until they told me, I would just be waiting. I knew the Council didn't particularly want me on the Citadel for a long stay though I don't think Kira was going to order me away. Well, she might order the ship though I'd find myself handcuffed to her bed or something...

Naira slipped on a silk dressing gown while I was getting dressed. As soon as we stepped out of her quarters, Sha'ira was waiting there for us. Her face lit up upon seeing me as always, and we shared a long hug and a soft kiss.

"Lovely to see you as always, Shepard," she stated softly, "Naira is always so happy after one of your visits."

"I'd come more often... But you know how it is being a soldier..."

"We all understand. It still means a lot not only to her."

"I'll be away this evening and into tomorrow," Naira explained, "I'll be spending time with Shepard and a couple of his friends."

Sha'ira immediately smiled. "I can only hope that you both have a wonderful night."

I told Naira that I would contact her once I'd talked with Kira. The asari councillor was delighted to see me again so quickly. When I explained Jane's idea, she immediately loved it, and when I added that Naira would come and join us well, to say she was both excited and aroused had me chuckling as she hugged me tightly and whispered that we were going to have a wonderful night together.

Given that I would be staying at Kira's apartment, she told me to go and make myself comfortable. I let Jane and Naira know what was going on, and happily plonked myself on one of Kira's plush lounges in her apartment and waited for them to arrive. Naira was the first to arrive as she had no other plans, happy to straddle my lap and spend quite a bit of time making out. Although she was eager to make love again, we agreed to wait for Kira and Jane to arrive.

Kira arrived quicker than I thought, making Naira and me laugh that she simply thought a few of the things on her agenda could wait until the next day. Much later the next day if the night was as good as she hoped it would be. Tara and Ariana wandered in as I knew they would prefer dinner for us and Kira would make sure they joined in. Whether they would join in with the fun later... I had a feeling Kira had already invited them.

Jane walked in last, Kira and Naira greeting her first with a hug and a kiss that aroused me as it was no peck on the cheek or lips. It was... Well, both kisses were more passionate than I expected. And Jane responded in kind. Tara and Ariana didn't want to be left out, and when Jane finally met me, she had that look of arousal in her eyes that I knew well. Our kiss was a humdinger, and she was almost dry humping me as she ended up pushed back against the door.

"She totally wants to fuck him right now," Naira stated with humour, "Isn't it hot watching him fuck someone else?"

"I'm surprised that I don't feel jealous. I just know that his current lover is enjoying herself as much as I've done," Kira replied.

When I pulled back from Jane, she looked ready to either fuck me or burst into tears. I knew the tears were simply from being so unbelievably horny that she needed to cum again. I made her giggle when I scooped her up in my arms and carried her over to the lounge where Naira and Kira were already sitting down. Given she wasn't wearing panties, I had a hand underneath her skirt and fondled her pussy before I glanced at Naira. My young asari lover moved to kneel on the floor and slid her hand up her skirt, replacing my fingers.