Shifting around, he dislodged the pants. "That I am." He captured her mouth, and pressed her back into the pillows. When he buried himself into her sopping wet center, he groaned. "Gods, I love you." He whispered, before wrapping himself with her.
The next day, Grogek stood on the platform, Jordan at his side. The entire yard had stopped what they were doing, and all stood around murmuring and whispering. Elunara sauntered down with Varian at her side. She kissed Grogek's cheek. "Sorry, got involved."
"Of course you did." He snorted.
Varian grinned. "I gave her back... eventually." He stepped forward. "Today marks a change in how we do things here in Stormwind. Grogek has come to me with a proposal that I rather like, and I am here today to bring reality to a dream he has for taking us in a better direction." Putting his hand on Grogek's shoulder, he smiled. "I'll let the man take over from here." Varian stepped back beside Elunara.
Grogek stepped forward. "From this day forward, I am putting together my own elite force. From the men and women available to me in the main yard, I will only choose a select few each year for the hardest, most intense training you will ever face. You will have to apply yourself in new ways.
The only reason I have not pushed you harder, is that I cannot trust you to deal with it. I have seen promise in many of you, and still have not been allowed to push you like I think you should be pushed. This changes now. I will hand pick you, and I will beat you into the best there is. These soldiers will go on to lead our army in my stead. As for the rest of you, you will answer to, second in command to me, my brother Jordan. If he recommends you to me, you MAY be allowed in my regime.
If you're insane enough, you may attempt to challenge me in the ring for a place." He grinned. "Meanwhile, I will start with the troops I have already selected out. I will decide each year how many new faces I will pick, and once those numbers are filled, you're shit out of luck until next year." He stepped aside and glared down at the soldiers.
Jordan stepped forward. "That being said, I am to take over all other activities that will take place here. You train under me now. Just because I haven't shown myself to be as vicious as Grogek, doesn't mean I'm a pansy ass. Believe me; I've trained under Grogek as well." His grin went feral. "Hell, I've trained under my wife. And we all know how crazy SHE is." He jerked his thumb at Elunara.
Even Varian couldn't hide his chuckle.
Darguni and Bradly looked at each other. They scooted their way over to Elunara.
"Momma?" Darguni hissed. "What about us?"
Grogek's attention shifted. "My son will participate in my program."
Darguni's eyes went wide. "Uh..."
"Unless you're backing out now." He growled.
Darguni's spine shot straight. "No, sir."
Jordan put a hand on Bradly's shoulder. "You're still training under me. Nothing has changed." He turned back to the crowd. "I will have it known that I will be assigning a couple of men to take charge under me. I've already decided that Mark will be MY second in command."
Mark nearly choked. "What?"
Jordan laughed. "You got promoted."
Varian stepped forward. "It appears my troops are well in hand." He smiled and nodded. "Keep up the good work." He turned and left. Elunara followed behind him.
Grogek watched them leave, before turning to the yard. "My picks are as follows..."
Elunara grinned. "This should be fun to watch."
"That it should." Varian eyed her. "Why are you following me, instead of documenting the procession?"
"Because I left something in your room."
"You? Forgot something?"
"I never said I forgot it." She winked.
"Oh?" He grinned. His hand slid across the small of her back. "And what is it?" He nodded to the guards as they made their way up into the keep.
"Just a little surprise I've been working on." They made their way back into Varian's bedroom. "I was going to give it to you this morning, but you and your roaming fingers distracted me."
"Hm."
She bent down and stuck her arm under the bed. Varian tugged the edge of her pants down and slipped his fingers in. She gasped; hand on the package she'd hidden. Tugging it out, she gave him a look. "You... are a bad man."
"It's only my fingers." He gave her an innocent look, as he pumped his fingers into her.
Tossing the package on the bed, she laid across the bed. "Oh, just have at it already." She gasped.
With a chuckle, he tugged her pants down. "Gladly." Tugging himself free of his pants, he slipped into her waiting wetness. "I can't get enough of you." He groaned. Gripping her hips, he began to slam in and out of her. When she clamped down, he filled her.
She propped up on her elbow. "Out of your system yet?"
He laughed as he readjusted himself. "Never."
"I'm going to make you put a box of towels in here, damn it."
"Well, that usually comes out in the bed." He chuckled. "I think the maids who handle this stuff swear at me enough."
"Don't care. I half live here; I'll adjust the room to my needs." She held up the package. "Here."
Grinning at her, he yanked the paper off. He stared at himself in a reclining nude portrait. "Oh, wow." He ran his hand over the glass. "This is amazing! Thank you."
She grinned at him. "I wasn't sure if you'd put it up or not."
"I see no problem with it staying in here." Wrapping an arm around her waist, he brushed his lips against hers.
"Only the best for what's mine." She winked. Running her finger on his lip, she grinned. "Now, if you don't mind... I should do some sketches of the new set up."
"Of course." He buried his face in her neck. "Is it too much to ask for you to come back tonight?"
"I'll see how it goes."
"That's all I can ask."