Riodan felt pleasureexplode in his belly, a sharp, indefinable pleasure that he had notthought possible. He moaned against Dylens lips, his body archingupward, seeking that wonderful sensation.Dylencomplied. He drove into Riodan repeatedly, always angling his thruststo ensure Riodans enjoyment of the act.Doyou understand now? he softly said. Turning heightens thepleasure. I wanted you to enjoy this to the hilt.Alwaysmy needs first, Riodan shakily replied. What of yours, Dy? Iwant you to enjoy this, too.Dylenssmile was more tender than Riodan had ever seen it. Think youthere can be anything more enjoyable for me than this? To wholly haveyou, Rio, and be the first accorded the privilege is an honor I neverthought to know. And gaining your love is a joy beyond compare. Therecan be no greater bliss, ariad.Hemaintained his steady rhythm, subtly striking that point of pleasurewithin until Riodan thought he would go mad from the ecstasy. Hetightened his legs almost frantically around Dylens waist,wordlessly begging him to bring his exquisite torment to a close.Dylen quickened and deepened his thrusts.Stimulatedalmost beyond bearing, Riodan began to shake with the onset ofanother orgasm.Verespreserve me! he moaned, his breathing harsh to his ears. Dylensmirked. Good?Oh,heyas,yes!Dylenreached between them to grasp Riodans shaft. He briskly stroked itin tandem with his thrusts. It proved too much for Riodan.Hisclimax ripped through him, the double sensations of being filled andstroked amplifying it beyond what hed previously known. And whenDylen stiffened then shuddered and gasped repeatedly at the moment ofhis own release, Riodan thought he had never seen anything asbeautiful as the sight of his lover caught in the throes of rapture.Liquid warmth seeped deep into him, lengthening the ecstasy thatcontinued to wrack his body.Riodanwas sobbing by the time the sensations ebbed. He had not known thatrelease from intercourse was lengthier and far more intense thancompletion gained by other means. He placed a trembling hand on hisheaving abdomen and was surprised by the absence of semen on hisskin. His climax had been spectacular. Where was the evidence of it?Aturned Deir doesnt produce seed, he heard Dylen explain,amusement limning his voice. A rather efficient way to minimizethe mess, dont you think?Riodanhad to chuckle at Dylens typical frankness. It was then herealized that Dylen was making no move to withdraw from him. Theother Deir was still deeply imbedded inside him, and even moreremarkable, his shaft had not subsided completely. Indeed, it felt asif it were firming up once more!Riodanopened his eyes to stare disbelievingly at his lover. Dylens smilewas positively wicked.Imgoing to show you what it means to be pounded into the mattress,he informed Riodan. I promise you wont be able to walk straightfor a few days.Saintsabove, Riodan whimpered, caught between apprehension and elation.ChapterEightCrossroadsC.A.2987Springin the north of Ylandre was heralded by scattered showers and moistcool breezes. Grey and gloom gave way to color and light as themyriad flora and foliage that adorned the capital made their firstappearances, and the sun shed its winter veil and grew ever brighterand warmer as the season progressed. Rikara in this time ofreawakening was beauteous to behold and a veritable feast for thesenses, particularly when the citys vibrancy and