Chapter 91: Enjoying Orion’s Hot Mother

Alaric’s eyes flicked to Orion as he worked. His hands didn’t stop moving, gliding over Rosalind’s body with the same practiced ease that one might trace the lines of a map.

The curve of her waist, the swell of her hips, the soft, smooth surface of her thighs—his fingers traced each line, each dip, as though trying to commit every detail to memory.

Yet, despite the closeness, despite the undeniable pleasure, his gaze never strayed too far from the bubbling cauldron in front of them.

He wasn’t a fool, after all. He might not know every ingredient that went into the Mystic Rejuvenation Elixir, but he knew enough to spot when something was off.

The warehouse smelled strongly of herbs, a cloying mix of earthiness and something sharper, like burnt sage.

The air itself felt thick with magic, pulsing around them. Tension hummed in the room, a silent undercurrent that kept everyone on edge.

Orion worked, his back hunched as he focused on his task. Every now and then, he shot a glare in Alaric’s direction, but his hands never faltered.

Alaric could tell that the man was trying to remain composed, but the tightness in his jaw and the way his eyes narrowed whenever their gazes met told a different story.

The cauldron before them bubbled and steamed, shifting in color from a dull brown to a reddish tint and finally settling into a deep, mesmerizing azure.

“Almost there,” Orion muttered under his breath, as he adjusted the heat beneath the cauldron.

“Sure you’re not just trying to get it to look pretty?” Alaric shot back, his tone casual, but there was a sharpness to it that suggested he wasn’t entirely convinced. He kept his attention split between the brewing elixir and Rosalind, whose body he couldn’t seem to get enough of.

Orion gritted his teeth, but said nothing.

Hours seemed to pass in tense silence, broken only by the occasional noise from the cauldron or a huff of annoyance from Orion. Finally, when the liquid was a perfectly pure shade of azure, Orion took the cauldron off the heat and poured the contents into ten small bottles, sealing each one with a precise flick of his wrist.

When he turned to Alaric, his face was set in grim lines, eyes full of resentment and something else—something darker. He held the bottles out, his expression defiant.

“It’s done,” Orion said, his voice strained, as though he were daring Alaric to challenge him.

Alaric took the bottles, his fingers lightly brushing Orion’s as he did. His eyes flickered over the liquid inside, brow furrowing as he examined the contents.

He wasn’t sure what it was about it, but something didn’t feel right. The way the elixir shimmered, the subtle way the color seemed to shift—he’d seen enough potions in his time to know when something was off.

He glanced at Orion, his gaze narrowing.

“I’m not sure if it will work,” Alaric said, his voice deceptively calm.

Orion’s eyes widened, just a fraction, but it was enough to make Alaric notice. There was fear there. Fear that wasn’t there before.

“What do you mean?” Orion asked, his voice suddenly tight.

Alaric didn’t answer right away. He simply looked at the bottles, then back at Orion. His gaze turned cold, calculating.

“I think I need to test it,” he said slowly, each word weighed with careful consideration. “Just to be sure, you understand.”

Before Orion could react, Alaric moved swiftly, his steps measured and deliberate. He didn’t take his eyes off Orion as he crossed the room to where his father was still slumped, unconscious, against the wall.

Orion’s face drained of color as Alaric’s hand hovered over the older man’s chest. A pulse of magic shot through the air, surrounding Alaric’s palm as it came down with a force that left a rippling echo in its wake.

Alaric’s energy surged into his father’s body, sparking violent tremors that rocked the man’s frame.

The old man groaned, his body spasming under the invasion of magic, his circuits breaking as Alaric forced his energy through them.

“What are you doing?” Orion’s voice cracked, his hands trembling at his sides. He tried to move, but found himself rooted to the spot, eyes locked on his father’s twitching form.

Alaric didn’t spare him a glance. His focus was entirely on the man before him, watching as the tremors gradually eased. The old man’s groans died down, his body growing still.

“Testing the elixir,” Alaric said, his tone flat. “If it’s as good as you say it is, it should heal him completely. But if there’s a trick…” He let the words hang, the implication heavy in the air.

Orion’s face turned pale. His eyes darted to his father, then back to Alaric, panic flickering in them.

“Wait—” he started, his voice shaking. “I—I need to do some fine-tuning.”

Alaric’s eyebrow quirked, but he didn’t argue. Instead, he handed the bottles back to Orion. “You’ve got two minutes,” he said, his tone colder than ice.

Orion took the bottles from him, his fingers shaking as he uncorked one and poured the contents back into the cauldron. His magic swirled around the mixture, adjusting, tweaking, trying to fix whatever had gone wrong before.

The reddish tint began to fade, the elixir slowly returning to the pristine azure hue it had held earlier. Orion’s breath came in ragged gasps as he finished, finally stepping back. His hands clenched into fists at his sides, his expression a mixture of defeat and frustration.

“It’s done,” he whispered, his voice barely audible.

Rosalind, who had been watching the scene unfold with an unreadable expression, finally stepped forward. Her eyes flashed with fury as she swung her hand in a sharp arc. The slap she delivered to Orion’s face was brutal, a crack that echoed through the warehouse. He was sent tumbling to the floor, a red mark blooming across his cheek.

“You tried to trick us,” she spat, her voice low and dangerous. “If Alaric hadn’t threatened you, who knows what would’ve happened?”

Orion winced, his hand flying to his cheek as he scrambled to push himself upright. He opened his mouth to protest, but Alaric’s voice cut him off before he could speak.

“No need to make excuses,” Alaric said smoothly, a small, almost imperceptible smile curling at the corners of his lips. “You’re not in the position to be making demands.”

Orion glared at him, but the defiance had faded from his eyes. There was something much darker in its place: fear.

But Alaric wasn’t done.

He turned away from the fallen man, shifting his attention to something—or rather, someone—else. Orion’s mother hung limply from the wall, her body still slumped under the weight of the sleeping spell. She had been silent throughout the entire exchange, her eyes glassy and distant.

Without a word, Alaric waved his hand, releasing the bindings that held her in place. Her body slumped forward, but she was still out cold.

A flick of his wrist, and the spell was lifted. Her eyelids fluttered, her body twitching as she slowly began to wake.

Her gaze was bleary at first, confusion settling over her face as her eyes took in the surroundings. It took a moment before they finally landed on Alaric, and her expression shifted, a flicker of recognition passing through her features.

Before she could react, Alaric raised his hand.

A sharp smack rang out, the sound of his palm connecting with her exposed backside echoing off the walls of the warehouse. The impact was loud, the soft flesh rippling under the force. Her body jerked from the sudden shock, a strangled gasp escaping her lips.

Orion froze, his face going white as he watched in horrified silence. His eyes widened, mouth gaping as he tried to push himself to his feet.

“What are you doing?” he shouted, his voice cracking with a mix of disbelief and panic.

Alaric ignored him, instead bringing his hand down again on the woman’s rear. The slap was just as harsh, just as resounding, the woman’s body jolting from the impact. She let out a cry—part pain, part something else. A flush bloomed on her cheeks, a strange mix of anger and something deeper that Alaric couldn’t quite place.

“Your son tried to trick me,” Alaric said, his tone cool and matter-of-fact. “And now, you’re going to pay for his foolishness.”

Orion’s eyes filled with tears as he watched, powerless. He staggered forward, his legs giving out beneath him. But before he could get any closer, Rosalind was there, her hands gripping him by the shoulders, pushing him back down. She didn’t need to say a word—her actions spoke louder than anything.

“Not so brave now, are you?” Alaric mused, watching the scene unfold with a detached sort of amusement.

Orion’s mother’s chest rose and fell with each ragged breath, her eyes now aware and alert, a mix of fear and something else simmering in their depths.

“You see, Orion, your mother here has quite the appetite for punishment,” Alaric said, his voice laced with mockery. “And I intend to satisfy that craving.”

Orion’s eyes widened, his mouth forming a silent ’O’ of shock. He tried to speak, to protest, but the words caught in his throat as Alaric’s hand snaked out, cupping the woman’s full breast. She jolted at the touch, her eyes fluttering shut, a soft moan escaping her lips.

“No… please…” she whispered, her voice hoarse.

Alaric chuckled, his fingers kneading the soft flesh, thumb brushing over her nipple. “Oh, but you do like it. Your body betrays your words.”

The woman whimpered, her head falling back, exposing the long line of her throat. “I-I don’t…”

“Don’t lie to me,” Alaric said, his breath hot against her skin as he leaned in close. “You’re a naughty one, aren’t you? A secret slut, craving pleasure even in these circumstances.”

Orion’s mother trembled, her body betraying her as Alaric’s words struck a chord deep within her. She tried to resist, to deny, but the sensations coursing through her were too much. “I… I…”

“Shh…” Alaric whispered, his lips brushing her ear, sending shivers down her spine. “Let your body speak the truth. That’s what you want, isn’t it? To be taken, to feel pleasure, even here, even now.”

She nodded, a soft, helpless motion, as Alaric’s fingers continued their dance, now joined by his mouth, sucking and teasing her sensitive flesh. Her back arched off the wall, her hands clutching at his shoulders, nails digging into his skin as she surrendered to the sensations. “Yes… please…”

Alaric chuckled darkly, his free hand reaching down, fingers dipping beneath her gown. “Such a naughty woman. And here I thought you were an innocent bystander.”

She gasped, her body jerking as his fingers found their mark, her legs parting willingly, inviting him in. “N-no… I… I can’t…”

“Can’t what?” Alaric’s voice was a low purr, his fingers working their magic, making her body sing with pleasure. “Can’t handle the pleasure? Or can’t get enough?”

The woman’s breath hitched, her body betraying her as she moaned, her head rolling back. “I… I…”

“You’re mine to play with, to pleasure as I see fit,” Alaric murmured, his fingers delving deeper, making her shudder with delight. “And I plan to give you the pleasure you crave. You want to be taken, to be made to feel. Isn’t that right?”

Orion watched, frozen, as his mother surrendered to the sensations, her body moving with Alaric’s touch, her breath coming in short gasps. “N-no… please…”

“Oh, but I will,” Alaric promised, his fingers working their magic, making her cry out. “And you’ll thank me for it. Won’t you, my little slut?”

She nodded, her resistance crumbling, her body now his to command. “Y-yes… please…”

“Such a good girl,” Alaric praised. He took pleasure in her surrender, in breaking her down, in front of her son, who could only watch, powerless.

Soon, Alaric pulled back slightly, a smirk playing on his lips as he gazed at Orion’s mother. Her eyes were glazed, her breath coming in ragged gasps. The warehouse air crackled with a tension that was both electric and deeply unsettling. Orion stood frozen, a statue of horror and helplessness, Rosalind’s firm grip still preventing him from intervening.

“Well, now,” Alaric drawled, his voice low and smooth, “that was… enlightening. Wouldn’t you agree?” He didn’t wait for an answer, his gaze sweeping over the woman’s flushed face and disheveled state. “But I think we need a little more privacy for the next part of our… conversation.”

With a swift, fluid motion, he scooped her up into his arms. She let out a small, surprised gasp, her eyes fluttering open slightly. A flicker of confusion crossed her features, as if she were just beginning to piece together the events of the last few minutes.

“Where…?” she murmured, her voice barely a whisper.

“Somewhere a little more… intimate,” Alaric replied, a predatory gleam in his eyes. He turned and walked towards the back of the warehouse, ignoring Orion’s choked cries and Rosalind’s watchful gaze.

He reached a section of the wall that looked perfectly ordinary, but with a subtle pressure of his hand against a specific brick, a section of the wall silently swung inward, revealing a hidden doorway. He stepped through, carrying the woman effortlessly, the door closing smoothly behind them.

The hidden room was surprisingly different from the dusty, herb-scented warehouse. It was smaller, cleaner, and lit by soft, warm light emanating from hidden sconces. A thick rug covered the floor, and a low divan piled with plush cushions sat against one wall. It was clear this was Alaric’s private sanctuary.

He gently set the woman down on the divan. She blinked, her eyes slowly focusing as she took in her surroundings. The haze of pleasure was beginning to dissipate, replaced by a growing sense of unease.

“What are you…?” she began, her voice trembling slightly.

Alaric didn’t answer immediately. He simply stood before her, his eyes raking over her body, taking in the way her chest rose and fell with each breath, the way her skin flushed a delicate pink. He reached out and gently brushed a stray strand of hair from her face, his touch surprisingly gentle.

“You’re beautiful,” he murmured, his voice soft, almost hypnotic.

She shivered at his touch, a mix of fear and a lingering trace of the earlier pleasure coursing through her. “Please…” she whispered, her voice barely audible. “Stop this.”

Alaric’s expression hardened slightly. He leaned closer, his breath warm against her ear. “I don’t think I will,” he whispered. “You enjoyed that, didn’t you? The feeling of my touch, the way your body responded… don’t deny it.”

He trailed his fingers down her neck, pausing at the delicate hollow of her throat. She flinched at his touch, trying to pull away, but he held her firmly in place.

“No, no,” he murmured, his voice laced with a hint of steel. “We’re not finished yet. We’ve only just begun.”

He lowered his head and pressed a soft kiss to her throat, his lips lingering there for a moment before moving lower, tracing a path down her chest. She gasped, her body tensing as his lips brushed against her skin.

“Please…” she pleaded again, her voice now filled with a desperate edge. “This is wrong.”

Alaric ignored her pleas, his attention focused on the soft curves of her body. He unbuttoned her blouse, his fingers deftly working the small buttons. The fabric fell open, revealing the soft swell of her breasts. He leaned down and gently kissed the curve of one breast, his tongue tracing a slow, tantalizing path.

She let out a small moan, her body betraying her despite her attempts to resist. A small part of her still remembered the intense pleasure of his touch, and it fought against her growing fear and shame.

Alaric sensed her wavering resolve and pressed his advantage. He cupped her breast in his hand, his thumb gently teasing her nipple. She gasped, her head falling back as a wave of pleasure washed over her.

“You see?” he murmured, his voice low and seductive. “You like this. You want this.”

He continued his exploration of her body, his hands and mouth moving with practiced ease. He traced the line of her stomach with his fingertips, then moved lower, his fingers dipping beneath the waistband of her skirt.

She stiffened at his touch, her eyes widening with a mixture of fear and anticipation. “No…” she whispered, her voice trembling. “Please… don’t.”

Alaric paused, his eyes meeting hers. He saw the flicker of resistance in her eyes, the last vestiges of her will fighting against the tide of sensation. A cruel smile played on his lips.

“You think you can resist me?” he murmured, his voice low and dangerous. “You think you can deny yourself the pleasure I can give you?”

He leaned closer, his breath hot against her skin. “I think you’re wrong,” he whispered.

He returned his attention to her body, his touch becoming more insistent, more demanding. He explored every curve, every hollow, his fingers and mouth working their magic, teasing and tormenting her senses.

She tried to resist, to push him away, but his hold on her was too strong. Her body was beginning to betray her, responding to his touch despite her attempts to fight it. Small moans escaped her lips, and her body began to tremble with a mixture of fear and a growing, undeniable pleasure.

Alaric sensed her surrender and pressed his advantage. He whispered words of encouragement, of praise, of pure, unadulterated desire. He told her how beautiful she was, how much he wanted her, how good it felt to touch her.

His words, combined with the intense physical sensations he was inflicting, slowly eroded her resistance. Her body began to move with his touch, her breath coming in short, ragged gasps. Her eyes fluttered closed, and she let out a soft moan, a sound of pure, uninhibited pleasure.

Alaric smiled, a predatory gleam in his eyes. He had broken her down, had made her submit to his will. He continued his exploration of her body, reveling in her surrender, in the power he held over her. He knew he didn’t need to use his physical form to conquer her; he had already conquered her mind, her senses, her very being.