Of course I wanted to go with him. He could explain to me what was happening, what was going to happen to me, as this "condition", took over. Yes, it certainly seemed logical for me to go with him, but... was it safe? What if I was never seen or heard from again?
"I understand your fear, Allegra, truly I do," he sighed.
"How do you know my name? I didn't tell you my name? How do you know it?" My heart was thundering in my chest. This was getting more bizarre by the minute. He seemed to know my thoughts and... other things, things he could not possibly know.
"We have bonded and the bond will continue to grow, if you so choose. I know your name and things about you, just as you know my name, and things about me." He was still smiling. He looked almost amused by my confusion.
"But I know nothing about you!" I protested.
"Don't you? Calm yourself. Be still and concentrate." He made a big show of taking several deep breaths in an out, inviting me to do the same. "Breathe Allegra, that's it. Now, tell me what you have learned about me."
I knew. Somehow, I knew his name and where he would take me. "You're Lance, you're the oldest. You have three younger brothers who are triplets - Edgar, Gerard and Oscar, and you share a twin, a sister, Bliss. Your mother is the... Oh my!" I gasped.
"You're beginning to see the significance of your selfless act. You saved the Queen's son. Even if you do not choose this lifestyle. I will cherish and protect you forever. There is much to discuss. Would it not be more comfortable for both of us to continue this elsewhere."
When I nodded meekly, he extended his hand and pulled me towards him again. "Hold on," he murmured.
I wasn't prepared for what happened next. Darkness engulfed me and for a moment I felt as through I were free falling from a great height. I think it was not being able too see, that made me cry out. I felt Lance's strong arms around me. He hushed me and assured me that I was safe. I buried my head in his chest and held on until I felt a thud and his legs crumpled. I landed on top of him. "Sorry about that, I don't often carry passengers." He chuckled.
What could I say to that? I was Alice. I had already drunk from the delicious wine of this Wonderland and my libido had grown accordingly. Did I have to eat something else to calm it? Somehow, I doubted that it worked that way but... whatever.
I had begun this weird journey and I needed to see it through. We rolled off one another and stood up. We were in the grand entrance hall of what looked like a billionaire's mansion.
"This is your home?" I looked around me in awe. It was a huge palatial space with white marble floors, and cathedral ceilings. The walls were covered in expensive art. Looking back I saw that the massive front doors were made of glass, and that the building we were in looked out onto a beach. It was breathtaking in its oppulance. "You live here?"
Lance nodded. "Over the centuries we learned to live with and eventually profit from our er, affliction. Sex has always sold and it didn't take long for a few of the smarter cursed ones to realise this. They nominated a Queen, and bought this island, initially as a safe haven. Today, we present as successful business people, rather than a family cursed by black magic?"
"Lance Almacolz!" I gasped in realisation. "You're Hepzibah Almacolz's son?"
"Took you long enough." Lance grinned. Now, when I looked into your mind I saw that you had an interest in ancient civilisations, so you can probably read Latin-"
"Alma Coles - 'Nourishing the penis!' Why did I not see this before?"
"When people do notice, they tend to just snigger and move on. The curse is long forgotten. We are now just an obscenely rich family who own a prominent media group."
"Does having sex with an Almacolz stop you from aging or something? Is that why your mum looks like she's still in her thirties? Most of the actors she casts in her movies are too perfect for words!" I was beginning to realise the implications...
Lance laughed. It was a wonderful sound and I couldn't help smiling as I drank in his handsome features. "We are 'nourishing'. Our semen is magically imbued. It strengthens and heals. While lust is our curse, there have been many blessings too. At least, that is what our ancestors came to realise. Initially we were shunned, driven from our village and country, but eventually... Well let's just say that the five friends had a lesson to learn. Once they realised that they owed women everything, once they began to worship, instead of use vaginas, they began to see more rewards and possibilities. Suddenly the women were seeking them out, not the other way around."
Determined not to be distracted by those dimples, I asked him, "So what happened earlier? How does Lance Almacolz not have a steady girlfriend?"
"As I said, our semen is magically imbued. Few women can take three loads of our cum daily. Those that can are 'alma coles.' They are considered a blessing to us. That's actually how the royal family ended up with the surname. We are now completely matriarchal. For obvious reasons, we may not know who our fathers are, but our mothers are always one of the 'alma coles' at court - women we revere, for giving nourishment and succour to our fathers.
"Our menfolk chose the first queen from the 'alma coles'. While their sexual prowess was lifesaving and therefore clearly important, they understood that their Queen had to be much more than that. Over the centuries, our queens have been warriors, great politicians and skilled merchants.
"Mother is a skilled ambassador who also speaks several languages. She is utterly adored by our people. In our society a woman who shares herself so willingly is called a slut or a whore but after the five friends' epiphany, the cursed ones soon came to revere and at certain times in history, even worship them. I think you could be 'alma coles', Allegra. I think you could help not only me, but also my brothers. If you agree, all four of us would worship you."
"Are you suggesting -"
"Everything you need will be provided for."
"That's prostitution!"
"You could look at it that way, but if you are the cock nourisher that I think you are, you'd be saving our lives."
"Can't you just jerk off three times between sunrise and sunset?"
