#the crown and the flame 2

[a-cloud-for-dreams]

“You’ve become a legend, my queen. A legend worth fighting for. A legend worth dying for.” - Gabriel Amarne (TC&TF)

[zoeywades-spouse]

Can you imagine making a company that’s based around interactive and engaging books that were full of talking about serious issues (transphobia, trauma, mental health, misogyny, etc.) and that were truly immersive with complex characters and plots. And years later all those wonderful books have been pushed to the side and replaced with superficial, boring, and harmful books with the only goal to make money

The moment PB pushed away books like ILITW, TC&TF, ES and so forth and began writing books like Surrender, TNA, WB, etc., they lost their passion for writing complex and engaging books

[marmolady]

My three absolute favourite Choices Love Interests....

So. Apparently my type is 'DRAGON'.

More please.

[coeluvr]

writing his pov makes me giggle but also call him a cunt

like I wonder why MC is a stranger to you bro

[anxietytwist]

𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐝𝐞 𝐕𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞

“𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫”

[ 𝟸𝟶 | 𝟻'𝟷𝟶" | NB | Demiro Bi | ❤️𝗩𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 ]

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⊰𝑭𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒐𝒏⊱

Rosean: “𝘓𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤 & 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴”

Vesphirian: “...” (paired with a 𝘷𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘢𝘬)

Practical “hunting/combat” wear (really the only time they DON'T wear all white, as white armor, can be a hard to find)

⚝ Their favourite accessories (besides the 𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘬𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 gave them) are 𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘴 with simple/understated designs

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⊰𝑵𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒔⊱

ᴛᴀʀᴏᴛ ᴀʀᴄʜᴇᴛʏᴘᴇ➙ 𝘋𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩

ᴘʀᴏɴᴏᴜɴꜱ➙ They/Them ʙᴜɪʟᴅ➙ 𝘔𝘶𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳 ᴘʀᴇꜰᴇʀʀᴇᴅ ʟᴇꜱꜱᴏɴ➙ Physical (🏹/🗡️) ʜᴏʙʙʏ➙ Gardening 🪴 “ᴄᴏᴘɪɴɢ” ᴍᴇᴛʜᴏᴅꜱ➙ Overworking & Excessive sleeping (whenever they AREN'T working they're passed out somewhere 🛌) ᴘᴇᴛ➙ Boar (Red river hog: 𝘉𝘢𝘣𝘺/ 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘵)

✧ 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 has a tattoo of 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗿'𝘀 name (surrounded by stars) on the inside of their RT arm; placed so it's only visible to them unless someone looks hard enough 💪😘

✦ Their keepsake from home is their father's sword (which they plan to use at a later date... for self-defence, of course 😉)

✧ 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 no longer feels a burning need for revenge & has instead turned their focus to finding out the TRUTH (even if it proves that 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙖 IS a murderer... at least their family was killed for a reason & not pointlessly slaughtered based on misinformation) 🤔

✦ As a child, before their family was killed, they were a huge crybaby; they've vowed to NEVER let another person see them “weak” EVER AGAIN 😠 (they have a hard time being open/vulnerable, even with those they wholeheartedly trust)

✧ 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 keeps their hair 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘵 simply because it reminds them of their brother (the twins enjoyed looking as identical as possible when 𝘼𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙧 was still alive 🥲)... if it gets too long they quickly cut it or else they'll meltdown

✦ They absolutely refuse to wear any colour other than white 💀 (NOBODY is going to take their mourning away ���... they'll only stop wearing white when either THEY or 𝙇𝙪𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙨 is dead)

✧ 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 does their best to temper their rage with fake smiles & meticulously crafted words (they're especially restrained when interacting with any “innocent parties”), they reserve their crueler jabs for 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘀 & anyone overtly hostile towards them (everything is hidden behind well crafted, sarcastic quips 🙃)

✦ Over the years, they've come to view 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 & 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘁 as their “family” (as an adult, they've become more standoffish towards 𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙩, though, his loyalties & heart will ALWAYS lie with 𝙇𝙪𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙨; they doubt he's capable of caring enough about THEM to actully stop 𝙇𝙪𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙨 from harming them again 😒)

✧ 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 refers to their journal as “𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒕”, & while they DO write in it often, simple mundane topics are all that's hidden inside 📖

✦ 𝗙𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘆𝗮 is the best friend they didn't know they were missing/needed, the support she (+ her mother, 𝙉𝙖𝙞𝙢𝙖) gives them is truly lifesaving 🥺

✧ 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 feels like they should have died with their family that night (they're waiting for the day they finally get to see them all again)... so far nothing has changed their outlook 😮‍💨 (once 𝙇𝙪𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙨 is “dealt with”, or they find out that 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙖 IS guilty, they plan to join their family in death ⚰️)

✦ They only celebrate their birthday as a way to honour 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗿'𝘀 spirit (otherwise the day is just another reminder of everything/everyone they've lost) 😢🎉

✧ 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 takes their role as 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑜𝑟𝑡 quite seriously often to the point of exhausting themselves (no matter how “fake” it is... at least it gives them something tangible to focus on) 😮‍💨

✦ As adults, the best way to describe their relationship with 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁—pre-FWB—would be playfully antagonistic: only “flirting” with him when they know it'll annoy him (“You wanna **** me so bad it makes you look stupid” 😏)

✧ 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 is very casual when it comes to their “intimate” connections (their most recent “partner” was 𝙀𝙖𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙙 🥴); it takes time for them to develop romantic feelings... which honestly suits their situation just fine (they'd HATE having to go to 𝙇𝙪𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙨 & get his “permission”... + their current plan for the future isn't a very long one 💀)

✦ Their 𝘣𝘰𝘢𝘳 is named “...”, ___ helps out in the garden 🌱🐗

✧ 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 enjoys referring to 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘀 as their “husband” (they absolutely love making him squirm, especially when others are witness to it 😈)

✦ Flirting with 𝗘𝗮𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗱 is always fun; his reactions are adorable (especially after they've “laid” together 😘)

✧ No physical place truly feels like home to them... for them, it's the people they've chosen to care about that are their “home” 🫂

✦ Bearing witness to 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘁 & 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘀' relationship has tainted their outlook on love 😞 (if love makes you capable of overlooking disgusting crimes then they want absolutely NO part in it )

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𝐼𝐹: @coeluvr

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[Mature heights]

Picrew used:

[luminouslumity]

And now I'm missing The Crown and the Flame!

[leyacer]

Replaying TCATF, I actually find Dom's storyline to be the less interesting of the two, at least from book 2 onward.

In Book 1 there's his developing fire powers, but he's also undermining Marco's rule from the inside, and it's a nice mirror to Kenna's storyline. After that though he's literally and figuratively just increasing Kenna's firepower. Kenna's off building alliances, coming up with plans to thwart her enemies, dealing with unexpected setbacks, and Dom is... learning how to control his fire powers and then he gets kidnapped for a while. His storyline feels a lot more separated from the greater plot after book 1.

[drbtinglecannon]

OK OK OK HADES 2 FT HIS SISTER HUH OK

I'm assuming this is a prequel, given it's fighting the Titan Chronos and that Hades seems to be out of commission ATM. Loving the designs, it's fun to see the new pantheon designs!

Edit: it officially takes place sometime after the first Hades, which I would've known had I read any info before seeing the trailer lol. Still, I'm interested to see how it fits in!

[darklove9314-blog]

Been in a rut lately and haven’t been able to write a thing. Does anyone have any ACOTAR/ Crescent City/ Throne of Glass related questions that I can answer?

[a-cloud-for-dreams]

Can people give me recommendations for what book to do next? I'm currently on a spree making MCs lol and I wanna try to do as many books as possible while I have the motivation. Right now, I'm reading The Unexpected Heiress (which I made as a continuation of D&D in my head) and I really like it! Here is my current list of what I'll probably read next:

It Lives Beneath (CURRENTLY ON)

The Crown and the Flame

The Elementalists

Endless Summer

Red Carpet Diaries

A Billionaire's Baby (diamond mining)

A Courtesan of Rome

Guinevere

Murder at Homecoming

Finish Laws of Attraction 1 and 2

Rules of Engagement (This is gonna be long ik)

Crimes of Passion 2 I think objectively the original book was better but this one was more replayable/entertaining solely because of the Thorne siblings but i wish the mystery and the plot twist were handled better

Bloodbound UGH IT WAS INCREDIBLE!! It still had flaws and I would have added/rewritten things but it's definitely one of the best and most satisfying series PB has ever written

Crimes of Passion 1 I liked it more than I thought! And I like Trystan more than I thought too, I started CoP 2 and it’s getting really good I’m so excited!

Ride or Die IT WAS AMAZING A+

Nightbound IT WAS PRETTY GOOD i miss them already and want a sequel now. It's very replayable which I always appreciate

Feel free to send asks about these books (or others!)

[zoeywades-spouse]

Valax and Diavolos really give “my love let’s kill my evil parent together” and I love that for them

[notsogreatdion]

✶ INTERACTIVE FICTION RECS ✶

✶ Project Hadea - @nyehilismwriting (wip)

✶ The Exile - @exilethegame (wip)

✶ Vendetta - @vendetta-if (wip)

✶ When Twilight Strikes - @evertidings (wip)

✶ The Northern Passage - @northern-passage (wip)

✶ Merry Crisis - @merrycrisis-if (wip)

✶ Diaspora - @diasporatheblog (wip)

✶ Infamous - @infamous-if (wip)

✶ Fields of Asphodel - @chrysanthemumgames (wip)

✶ Eyes of Shan - @eyesofshan-if (wip)

✶ A Comedy of Manors - @sviyaginthegreat (wip)

✶ Wolf Set Free - @wolfsetfree-if (wip)

✶ Honor Amongst Thieves - @leoneliterary (wip)

✶ Thicker Than - @barbwritesstuff (wip)

✶ Soulmates Inc. - @soulmatesinc-if (wip)

✶ Crown of Ashes and Flames - @coeluvr (wip)

✶ Virtue's End - @virtues-end (wip)

✶ You Live and Fern - @beetlebethwrites (wip)

✶ Attollo - @attollogame (wip)

✶ Wayfarer - @idrellegames (wip)

✶ The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - An affair of the heart - @doriana-gray-games (wip)

✶ Superstitions 1, 2 - @13leaguestories

✶ Seven Days in Purgatory (I don't think this one is ever getting finished, but it has a special place in my heart)

⌣⌣⌣⌣⌣⌣⌣⌣⌣⌣⌣⌣ ✶

VN'S

✶ A Date with Death - @twoandahalfstudios

✶ 14 Days With You - @14dayswithyou (wip)

✶ Blooming Panic - @robobarbie

✶ ERROR143

✶ The Good People - @moiraimyths (wip)

✶ Our Life: Beginnings & Always - @gb-patch

✶ Our Life: Now & Forever - @gb-patch (wip)

⌣⌣⌣⌣⌣⌣⌣⌣⌣⌣⌣⌣ ✶

if recs 2.0 & if recs 3.0 & new projects recs

[velarisdusk]

Slip into something daring and explore the courts this October. Don't be shy—knock on the doors of your favorite characters. Will you uncover a dark, twisted secret, or indulge in a sinful treat?

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author's note: this is my first ever kinktober!!! ideally, i'll be posting every day from october 1st through 31st, but i'm in school full-time so we'll see lol. these will vary in length, but will all be relatively short this is all 18+ (duh) so please mdni! taglist is closed! enjoy!

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solo days (not reader insert; only 2 lol) will be denoted with a ☾

01 Sweet Surrender — Praise | Cassian

02 In the Wake of Absence — Caught Masturbating | Lucien

03 Before the Dawn — Edging | Tamlin

04 Unveiled Pleasures — Virginity | Rhysand

05 Whispered Echoes — Begging | Nesta

06 Shadows of Need — Mommy Kink | Azriel

07 Dreams of You — Wet Dream | Cassian ☾

08 Floral Reverie — Thigh Riding | Tamlin

09 Night's Cold Embrace — Dacryphilia | Rhysand

10 Twisted Silk — Bondage | Azriel

11 Fallen Grace — Degradation | Eris

12 In the Firelight — Size Difference | Cassian

13 Gentle Remedies — Medical Play | Elain

14 The Crown's Command — Boot Worship | Eris

15 Indelicate Distraction — Distracted Sex | Azriel

16 Searing Retribution — Impact Play | Cassian

17 Bound by Flame — Cum Plug | Eris

18 In the Stillness of Want — Orgasm Control | Rhysand

19 Held in Silence — Cockwarming | Cassian

20 Made for Him — Dollification | Azriel

21 Strings of Devotion — Pet Play | Eris

22 When the Stars Bear Witness — Cuckolding | Rhysand, Cassian, Azriel

23 The Weight of Expectation — 24/7 Scene | Cassian

24 Breathe in the Quiet — Predator / Prey | Azriel

25 In the Glow of Serenity — Somnophilia | Lucien

26 Murmurs of the Abyss — Mind Control | Rhysand

27 Garden of Eden — Tentacles | Tamlin ☾

28 Breathe Out Your Sorrows — Captivity | Azriel

29 Echoes of the Unruly — Monsterfucking | Tamlin

30 Lament of Control — Dehumanization | Rhysand

31 Subjugation — Fuck or Die | Lucien, Rhysand

[coeluvr]

MC is literally the "I don't have anything to smile for" meme it's painfully hilarious

Nick, as random as this sounds and spoilery as it is, I urge you to pick Vincent in chapter 2. You will see what I mean when you get there, Nick! Trust me!

Your comment made me laugh because well spoilers. But trust me 🙏

[frantic-fiction]

Shattered Glass 18+

(Gif: leopardmuffinxo)

Astarion x f!reader

Summary: Astarion finally makes do on a promise.

This is part 2 of Secluded Evening. (Could be read as a stand alone)

Warnings: Smut, MDNI, oral fem receiving, PnV sex, unprotected sex, biting (of course) Astarion being a lovesick fool

Word count: 2.6k

Astarion threw another log on the fire; a flurry of embers took flight, dancing in the cold night air. The rest of the camp had already settled in their tents. You were nestled between his knees about five feet away from the flames. A throw blanket cascaded down your shoulders—a notebook on your lap. 

He studies the rapid strokes of your hand from over your shoulder. The rough lines of charcoal were blooming into an identical copy of Laz'eal. Astarion pulled a strand of hair away from your eyes and began to weave your locks into a simple braid. He doesn't have a hair tie, and knowing you, you've lost yours. So, he twists the pieces, and once done let's go, kissing the crown of your head. 

You barely acknowledge him, and when you suddenly shove the pencil over your shoulder, Astarion chuckles, taking it from you. He watches you begin smudging the charcoal with the pad of your finger. You're adorable when your art consumes you. Every time, it captivates Astarion.

This was how most of your nights were spent. Not always precisely like this; sometimes Astarion brought a book, and sometimes your hand got too sore to draw, so Astarion read to you as you curled on his lap. But as long as it was spent in each other's company neither of you cared much for the activity.

Astarion adored these nights the most, primarily because he could feast his eyes on your beauty without you shying away or throwing a stupid joke at him to break the tension. You were perfect in every way, and when he opened his heart briefly and confessed the broken pieces of himself and the motivations that led him to you. All you did was look at him with unspoken love and hugged him. 

Your relationship became something more after that. Sex was not what drew the two of you together. For the first time in 200 years, Astarion had someone he trusted with his every sense of the word. Someone who wanted more than his body and showed their love for him without words. Someone he wanted to spend every moment of his life with despite the fear that thought causes him. 

Astarion thinks he loves you but can't find the words when his mouth opens. He's always struggled with expressing his true feelings, but he wants to try with you. He wants to bear his heart to you and show you all that you mean to him. And with all the trust you and Astarion have established, one thing has become a very big problem. 

You have begun to treat Astarion like glass, as if one sexual touch will break him. And frankly, it's pissing him off. Astarion finally has complete control over his body and a partner who he trusts. A partner that can bring him to his knees with a simple giggle and to put it bluntly, gods you were fucking sexy. 

He's frustrated, horny, and has no idea how to ask for anything he wants. And for fucks sake, if he wakes from a meditation to have you grinding against his erection again, he just might explode.

In his frustrated musing, he didn't notice that you had placed your sketch pad away. He only noticed when you cupped his jaw and moved his eyes to meet yours. "What are you thinking about, handsome?"

It takes a moment for Astarion to collect himself as he stares at your soft smile. "I was thinking it's about time we get you, my sweet, to bed," he pecks your lips before grabbing your wrist and entwining your fingers. You nod and press a gentle kiss to his knuckles.

Astarion holds the flap open, and you duck inside. Kicking your pants off and into the corner, you unceremoniously plop down into the pile of cushions. You began sharing a tent in the shadow curse lands. Astarion found out pretty early on that nightmares of Cazador were less likely when you were in his arms. And thankfully, you slept better, too. 

You prop yourself on your elbows and silently watch Astarion move about the small space, removing his outer clothing. He seemed to be stalling, almost like he was silently debating with himself. Astarion is in his underwear when he seems to come to a conclusion. He takes a deep breath and moves towards you. Kneeling by your feet, you watch as Astarion hesitates, his hand resting softly on your shin. Hesitation is soon replaced with a devilish smirk that stretches across his lips.

"Whatcha thinking about pretty boy?" 

Astarion doesn't say anything, just slowly begins to crawl up your body before capturing you in a breathtaking kiss. His knee is between your legs; your hands are around his neck, pulling him flush against your body. You sigh softly into his mouth, moving your hands to caress his cheekbone.

He tongues the seam of your lips, and you are quick to gasp, giving him access to lick deeper. Astarion's hands are caressing up and down your curves, cupping your breast and tugging the metal bars of your nipple rings. His mouth moves to your throat, sucking hard at your jugular. 

"W-wait!" You choke out, causing the elf above you to freeze. He's quick to remove himself from you, putting some distance between your bodies. 

"Shit, did…did I do something wrong?" Astarion's voice cracks; you've never heard him so unsure of himself. You pant hard but are quick to sit up and fall into Astarion's lap, his arms instinctually wrapping around your waist.

"No, gods no," you sigh, cupping his jaw and pressing your forehead against his. The tension in Astarion's shoulders drops, and he squeezes you a bit harder.

"Then what is it, my sweet?"

That has you pausing to figure out the best way to say this. "What was your plan?" Shit, that didn't sound good

"My plan! Are you serious?" He's already pulling away, shutting off completely when you pull him back tightly.

"No! Th-that's fuck, that's not what I meant, Star," at least he's not trying to run, but he's as stiff as ever. "Astarion, I will be as blunt as possible because I care about you. Were you trying to have sex with me because you felt obligated?"

This isn't what Astarion expected you to say because he can't mask the look of surprise. He opens his mouth to speak before clamping it shut. He does this twice more, but you don't rush him, you push stray curls behind his ear and wait. 

"No." His voice is small. He clears his throat before speaking again, stronger this time. "No, I want this, and I would appreciate you stop treating me like fucking glass."

“What?”

You're flipped over, and suddenly, on your back, Astarion's body pressed closely against yours. He ruts against you. His cock was hard, feeling painfully constricted in his underwear. "I appreciate your patience with me, darling, but I need to clarify one thing to you right now."

Astarion licks a long stripe up your collarbone, ending just under your ear. You moan softly, trying desperately to roll your hips up into Astarion. "I have never wanted someone more than I wanted you. So, if it's okay with you, my sweet, I'm going to take the rest of our clothes off, and you're going to finally let me feast upon the sweetness between your legs."

You whine and buck, trying to get anything from Astarion's unmoving body. "Tsk, no, no, my sweet. Use your words." He purred, nipping your ear.

"Please! Yes! Oh gods, Astarion," 

Once the words leave your lips, you're tearing at each other's clothes in desperation. After you are both fully undressed, Astarion shoves you back onto the cushions. You expect him to pounce but he hovers staring down at your naked body.

Astarion's deft fingers grab your foot, and he presses a soft kiss to your inner ankle. A pang of heat flared through your lower abdomen. He kisses up to the top of your calf before giving a playful bite. You release a soft yelp, and Astarions lavishes the bite with his tongue. He slowly moves up to your inner thigh, leaving various bruises in his wake.

 You're gasping as he ghosted over the spot you wanted him most. His breath fans over your dripping cunt, and you swear he's about to give you what you want. Then he kisses you. Just one small peck on the public area just above your clit, before he retreats. You cry, and one of your hands card into Astarion's white locks. 

“No! Please!”

 He begins the same slow ascent up your other leg, paying just as much attention. "Now, as much as I love those beautiful noises you make for me. Remember that our camp members are trying to sleep; you can be a good girl for me, right?" He gazes up between your parted legs, and you nod and swear if he asked at this moment, you would have given him anything.

"I thought so," Astarion purred before licking up the entire length of your pussy. You moan out and swiftly clap your hand over your mouth. Then suddenly Astarion is a man starved.

His hand grips the underside of your thighs hard and pulls you down the bed as close as physically possible. He sucks, and licks, piercing his tongue sloppily at your dripping cunt, and you're a mess of pleasure. Your grind against Astarion's face, his nose rubbing beautifully against your clit. If it weren't for Astarion's hands keeping your thighs parted, you probably would be crushing his head in your desperation.

A low groan rumbles from Astarion's chest, and he focuses his attention, sucking tightly on the bundle of nerves. He slips his first and middle finger into your cunt and curls up, causing you to gasp for air. 

"S-star…oh gods!" You cried, and he was ruthless with his assault. Astarion pumped his fingers quickly, the sloppy sounds of his mouth mixed with your muffled moan. Your stomach was coiling with pleasure, and you were embarrassed with how fast Astarion was picking you apart. "I'm close." you whimper, rolling your hips against his face. 

Astarion, after a moment, releases your clit. Still pumping you with his fingers, he looks up at you, chin glistening with your arousal, a smug grin lazily plaster on his lips. "Come for me, love, be a good girl."

With the last few slips of his fingers, the coil snaps, and you're falling apart. Eyes unfocused, muscled tight, the silent gasp of ecstasy stuck in your throat. Astarion watches in amazement and arousal as you come apart so thoroughly with just his mouth and fingers. His cock is aching pre, now dribbling down the shaft. 

Once your orgasm slows, you feel the immense need for more. And with Astarion still nestled between your legs, it has you moving without thought. You push Astarion back and plant yourself on his lap. You mash your mouth against him, chasing the taste of yourself on his tongue. 

Astarion groans and cups the back of your head, deepening the kiss. Your palms roam down his chest, smoothing down his abs until you come to his neglected cock. It's swollen and red, and when you grip it softly, Astarions hisses into your mouth, bucking into your palm. 

Smearing the pre-come around, you slowly work your hand up and down Astarion's dick in long, languid strokes. His eyes glaze over, and he moans, head dropping to your shoulder. Astarion's cold hands fondled your breast, and he leaned down to suck one of your nipples into his mouth. He pulls the metal piercing softly with his teeth. 

You whine and tug on a fist full of Astarion's hair, rubbing your thumb over the head of his cock. "Fuck, darling." Astarion moans, moving to give your other breast equal attention. Your positive marks will be littering your body for days following. And the thought alone causes you to clench your thighs. 

You pump your hand faster, and Astarion meets everyone with thrusts of his hips. He claims your lips again in a sloppy dance of wet tongues. Then suddenly Astarion stills your hand.

"If you keep this up, I'm not going to last much longer." Astarion's pants, nudging your nose with his.

"Isn't that kinda the point, handsome?"

"Not if I want to come apart feeling you clenching around me," Astarion's voice is breathless, and you moan at the thought. He kisses your cheek, then your jaw. Trailing his way to your neck. "Would you like that, my sweet," 

Whatever power you had over Astarion had just turned to dust. You bite your lip and nod quickly, letting Astarion push you on to your back. You part your hips, and Astarion slots right in. 

"Words, my love. You do know how much I love your voice." Such a fucking tease.

Linking your arms around his neck, you pull him down, hitching one of your legs over Astarion's hips. "Please…I need you to fuck me." 

"Shit…" Astarion groans. Taking himself in hand, he smears his dick with your arousal before filling you agonizing inch by inch. 

The two of you let out a collective cry of pleasure, and you feel complete. Astarion pulls out and slams his hips back, ripping the oxygen from your lungs, and sets a steady pace. You clutch at his shoulders, digging your nails into exposed skin. The slick sounds of Astarions pumping in and out of you were depraved and did nothing but fill your lower abdomen with molten lava. Astarion wholly consumed your senses. 

The coolness of his lips left lingering kisses on your arched neck. The smell of bergamot and rosemary flooded your nose with each shaky inhale. The saltiness of any skin you could taste. It was too much and not enough all at once. 

The scrape of Astarion's fangs graze his favorite feeding spot, and you grab the back of his head. "Yes! P-please…" and soon, the icy pierce of his teeth is followed by the cool tingle of pleasure that flows through your body. 

Astarion grunts as soon as the blood touches his tongue. He ruts faster against you, grinding you into the blankets. He has to clamp a hand over your mouth to keep your voice from waking the whole camp. 

But what can you do? Nothing. Not when his other hand begins to roll your clit in tight circles matching his thrusts. Your hands trail down his back, legs hooking tightly around his torso. The angle of your hips changes, and Astarion is pounding into the spot that has you seeing stars. You're close, and you try to say so, but Astarion hand is still tight around your mouth. 

After a last mouthful of blood, Astarions peppers kisses over the bite. "I know, my sweet, I'm…fuck I'm close to." 

His fingers are rubbing your clit faster, and his hips aren't letting up the brutal pace. Your legs are quaking, and you feel like you might faint. You clench tightly around him, and then you fall apart. Suddenly, Astarion's hand is gone, and his tongue is in your mouth, capturing every whimper of pleasure you give. And with a few more swallow sloppy thrusts, Astarion falls over the edge with you, filling you with his spent.

Astarion continue to languidly kiss you, both hands cupping your face like you are the most precious creature on the plane. He barely grinds his hips, feeling the last of your orgasms fade until you are both too sensitive. 

And it's like someone cut the puppet strings. Astarion falls limply onto you, blanketing your body with his. You comb softly through his hair, gently pulling out any knots. Astarion kisses your shoulder before rolling off of you. 

It is silent for a while as you stare into each other's eyes. Astarions is the first to speak. "I love you," His words were barely above the whisper, and if you weren't staring intently at the man, you might have missed it. 

You're speechless. Were you dreaming?

"I still believe you deserve more than the broken man before you. But you've chosen me, and I have felt true happiness for the first time since waking up in my grave. And well-"

You don't give him a moment to finish before you're in his lap and tackling him into an embrace. "I love you, Astarion." 

The dopey grin on his face has you breaking into your own. You press your forehead to his, and he hugs you tightly. You don't know what tomorrow brings. But being here, seeing Astarion's smile, and knowing he loves you just as much as you love him. It feels like you can do anything. 

Okay, friends, this was just so fun to write. Let me know what ya thought. I swear all the love and support I've received from my last few posts have been so amazing. I'm so excited to show you more!!!

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