Before you read this story I have to tell you that it is a little odd. I adapted it from the hottest dream I have ever had. In keeping with that theme I decided to keep all of the strange and disjointed elements intact so that maybe will experience it the way I did. As a result you will find the characters referred to only by pronouns or descriptions and not by name which may be a little confusing. Hopefully it won't detract from the story too much and you will enjoy it as much as I did.
She stepped up to the door of the tall narrow nondescript building at the edge of town. Her boots made a hollow ring on the cement walk and the hem of her silk dress fluttered high on her thighs. The deep emerald color brought out the flaming highlights in her coppery hair and flattered her pale creamy skin. It had a very low, loose back and a plunging neckline held up by a bow at the nape of her neck. She carried nothing but the engraved invitation and her only jewelry was a heavy silver choker tight around her throat.
A guard was standing just inside the door, his slim build in direct contrast to the air of danger that surrounded him. She held out the gilded invitation and her hand shook with nervous energy.
"I see you are expected. Let me escort you upstairs." He drew her hand to the crook of his elbow, the movement smooth and practiced, and began to lead her up a long winding staircase. The air filled with the smoky sweet herb smell of incense and the deep bass rumble of a driving rock beat. The combination soon turned her insides to jelly and had her swaying slightly to the rhythm as they walked. Her escort placed his free hand over her trembling fingers and leaned in close to murmur in her ear.
"You are safe here." She didn't even realize how tense she had become until his warm cinnamon breath brushed over the delicate shell of her ear. He released her hand and pulled her closer into the shelter of his body, his large hand coming to rest over her hip. His long blunt fingers traced slow circles against her overheated skin, the thin layer of silk providing no real barrier.
At the next floor they came to an ornate door. There seemed to be no other place to go from where they stood. She took a deep fortifying breath and opened a door into another world. Heavy steam hung in the air and obscured her vision for just a moment before clearing to reveal several people in various states of undress and engaging in acts that had her breath coming in pants. She became intensely aware of the thick steam plastering her dress to her tingling skin.
A raised wood burning sauna pit proved to be the source of both the steam and the herbal smoke. A handsome young man ladled water onto the brazier of hot stones in the top and tucked bundles of herbs into the coals below. She turned a questioning eye up to her escort but he only shrugged as if it were completely normal.
Her boot heels clicked against the gleaming tile. The patterns of white and shimmering gold created a path to the far side of the room and another ornate gilded door. They stepped out into the chill of the landing and her nipples tightened into tingling buds pressing with blatant invitation against the thin cold damp silk of her dress. The crisp arctic air made her shiver in contrast with the liquid heat pooling in her core. Her escort slid his warm hand against the bare skin of her lower back exposed by the daring cut of her dress. His thumb traced a slow path against her spine just where it arched into the fullness of her ass, causing her to shiver for a completely different reason.
They continued up the stairs in silence, the pounding of the distant music throbbing in her veins. At the landing they came upon yet another heavy carved door. Her escort reached forward and opened it allowing his long fingers to delve into the loose back of her dress and brush gently along her ribs.
He ushered her into a room lit only by glowing candle light. It seemed to flicker in time with her heartbeat and the music still thrumming in her blood. On various beds and couches and even against the wall several groups of men and women were enthusiastically making love. Her breath caught and she leaned back into her escort both for support and because she needed to feel the sensation of a hard male body up against her. He pressed her fully against the heat of his chest and she could feel the hot hard evidence of his arousal. She shivered and a slick helpless need pooled between her thighs.
Knowing they had not yet reached their destination, her escort reluctantly stepped back a pace to clear his mind of the sensual fog. She wasn't his, at least not tonight. They continued through the room, weaving through a maze people. Hands from all directions reached out to caress them as they passed.
As they neared the final door the music throbbed louder, a heavy driving beat though not any recognizable melody. Her escort turned to face her and drew her close to his body. He felt her shiver with a mixture of arousal and apprehension. She leaned into him and would have tucked her head into the safe haven of his chest if he hadn't reached up to tilt her face up to his. His lips pressed against hers in a feather light kiss.
"This is where we must part." He whispered against her lush mouth, "Though I hope we will meet again." He reached out with his free hand and opened the final door.