Chapter Nine: Inside and Out
"Show me your ass."
Dalthu moved toward Samson with the instrument. It looked like a wineskin, but instead of wine, this one held soapy water. A hollow reed was attached to the swollen bladder. If you applied pressure to the sack, the tube would direct the flow of water wherever you liked. Samson was certain he knew where Dalthu planned to direct it, and he was certain he was not going to like it.
"No thanks." Samson grabbed the edge of the bathing pool and began to clamber out.
A low warning growl echoed in the room and Samson froze. Dalthu's face appeared calm, but his lips thinned into a dangerous line as he said, "I gave you a command, breeder."
So it's "breeder" now, is it?
He knew he didn't want an angry orc on his hands, but he also didn't want the damnable contraption anywhere near him. "I'm clean enough."
"Do you think I will allow even a speck of Baronk's filth to stay inside you?"
That brought Samson up short.
Is that what he's worried about?
After the assault, Dalthu had acted strangely. Swinging between gentle and anxious, the dark green warrior had seemed more restless than ever before.
It's over now though, isn't it?
"It's fine!" Samson placated. "He didn't do that much."
That was the wrong thing to say. Gold eyes narrowed, Dalthu darted forward and closed the gap between them. The orc flipped Samson face down and held him bent over across the ledge of the stone tub. Samson flailed helplessly.
"Stop! You cannot—"
"I can," Dalthu bellowed. "You are mine. My mate. Do you understand? Every second that he is allowed to remain on you is an insult."
Samson choked back a sob. Bad enough that he had been attacked and toyed with against his will, now he was to be laid bare and emptied out like an animal? It was too humiliating.
"Please," Samson whimpered. He reached back and took Dalthu's hand. "Please."
Dalthu's grip softened, but his nostrils were still flared out in anger. Samson tried again.
"Please, let me."
Dalthu gave a rueful laugh. "You think you can?" he said. "Go on. Show me. Show me you can do it."
Samson swallowed and reached his hand out for the instrument, but Dalthu held it away from him with a devilish grin.
"Isn't there something you need to do first?"
Do first?
Samson's confusion must have been obvious because the orc's smile grew wider. "You must prepare yourself, little tiger." He leaned in close and purred in Samson's ear. "Would you like me to show you?"
Samson jerked his head, trying to ignore his pounding heart. "I can do it."
Dalthu shrugged and held up a bottle of oil. "I wouldn't want you to hurt my property."
Cheeks burning, Samson grabbed the bottle and dispensed a small amount on his index finger. He reached down between his cheeks, feeling for his opening.
"Too slow," Dalthu said, and spread Samson's ass cheeks apart with his hands, earning himself a startled yelp.
"I said I can do it!"
"How will you do it if you can't even find it?"
"I—it's not like I've done this before—" Samson grumbled.
Golden eyes widened in mock surprise. "Even an orc child knows where their asshole is. Are you saying you don't know more than an orc child?"
He knew he was being baited, but Samson couldn't help but respond. Gritting his teeth, he plunged his finger into his bottom.
"Ah—ha . . . there, s-see?" Samson gasped. He wiggled his finger in until it was up to the second knuckle. "T-told you—"
Something was wrong. Samson had been spread open before by the orc's large fingers, so why, when it was his own much smaller fingers, did it hurt more?
This doesn't feel right.
"What are you waiting for?" Dalthu teased gently.
"I—I don't like it—"
"We've been over this, little tiger—"
"No! No, I mean, it doesn't feel the same."
Dalthu furrowed his eyebrows, confused. "The same—"
"I-It doesn't feel . . ." Samson stammered, the back of his neck burning, "like when you did it."
The room went silent. All Samson could hear were the soft plops of water dripping off their bodies onto the floor. "You know," Dalthu said, "you really shouldn't tempt me so much."