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Sir James Lester sighed as he considered the expenditure on the military teams' requisitions, although his lips twitched when he got to the request for more gun oil. Really, do they think I don't know what some of them use it for? He pursed his lips in thought, Hmm, I might have to see if I can obtain some myself. It's not going to be long before it gets embarrassing at the chemist with the amount of lube we go through.
A knock on his office door broke James' train of thought and had him glancing up into the face of one of the Home Office's official couriers. Hmmm. I wonder if this is Christine making her move? James smiled at the younger man, “Andy. How are Ellie and the children?”
“They're all fine, sir. Harry's just started to crawl.”
“Won't be long before he's walking.” James grinned as his mind turned to his own children at that age. “Make sure you put things up out of his reach.” He lowered his voice, “We forgot with Matt and he gave himself a rather impressive bruise with one of the ornaments.”
“Ouch. Thanks for the reminder.”
“My pleasure.” James sighed softly. “Since we're both on the clock, what brings you to the ARC today?”
“I've got a package for you to sign for. From the minister.”
*****
James turned the package over in his hands before he reached for the letter opener. The soft snick of his door had him glancing up and smiling as his lover took the seat across his desk.
“Busy?”
“Not really. Did you want something is particular?” James waggled an eyebrow.
Nick snorted, “Still incorrigible.” His eyes fell on the package James was almost absent-mindedly opening. “What's that?”
“Probably yet another memo from the Minister.” His eyes narrowed as he read it.
“Trouble?”
“Hmm?”
“James?”
James sighed. “This has Christine's fingerprints all over it.”
Nick tensed in alarm, “Can't you, I don't know, just deny receiving it?”
James shook his head, “The bitch has thought of that. It came by official courier, I had to sign to accept delivery.”
“Great.” Nick groaned softly. “What's she done now?”
“I've been instructed that using Special Forces as personal bodyguards is not allowed. I can't say I'm surprised at her interference. Although it is rather petty, even by Christine's standards.” James looked thoughtful as he re-read the memo. “Unless someone else is involved... I wouldn't put it past her to have contacts lined up in the outside world, some company she can slip into when she leaves the MoD. Christine always did let her ambition get in the way of doing what was right.”
“Oh fuck. Can you find out from your sources?”
James nodded. “I'll contact people later.” He ran a hand through his hair. “If she has, you can bet public safety won't be their priority.”
Nick didn't look the least bit happy. “What are you going to do about Christine?”
“I know what I want to do, but I'm pretty sure that Shifting and scaring the crap out of her is against the rules.” James smirked, “Or would be if the mandarins who wrote the rulebook knew about werewolves.”
Nick chuckled. “Now that would be a sight I'd pay to see.”
James smiled back. “Unfortunately, it's not an option. But I do need to do something or she'll be suspicious.” When a thoughtful look crossed Nick's face, James asked, “Nick?”
“What would she do if you did nothing?”
“You are an evil man, Nick Cutter, and I love you.”
“I'm learning from the best.”
“Flattery will get you shagged later.” James' grin grew. “It would really piss her off to be ignored. It might even upset her enough that she makes a mistake.” He nodded. “She'll be expecting me to complain to the Minister about her interference, and no doubt, plans of using that to try to gain more leverage over the ARC. It will just be a pity that I won't get to see her reaction.”
“And you call me evil?”
James shrugged but before he could answer a knock on his door had him glancing up at Ryan and Jenny. “Please, sit down.” Once they had, James steepled his hands and raised an expectant eyebrow. “Well?”
Jenny sighed softly. “I'm sorry James. Ryan couldn't pin anything on them.”
“The CCTV footage?”
“It was clean.”
“Ah.” James leaned back in his chair.
“James? You expected it to be?”
“Expected? It was always a possibility. Christine's obviously told them to behave. We'll just have to see how long it takes for them to fall back into their old habits.”
“You're acting like this is a bloody game.”
“It is, unfortunately one with real consequences. Christine doesn't care who she hurts in her quest for power. She never has done.”
Jenny looked both curious and worried as she asked, “James?”
James shook his head. “Past encounters, Jenny.”
Jenny didn't look happy with James' evasion, although she didn't pry for information he obviously wasn't willing to give. She sighed heavily, before saying. “Well, at least she hasn't tried to remove your bodyguard.”
James shot Nick a glare when he cleared his throat noisily.
“She hasn't, has she? James, Nick, tell me she hasn't?”
James cleared his own throat, “It has come to the minister's attention that we are using Special Forces soldiers as bodyguards. He states that this is a misuse that must stop; effective immediately.”
Jenny exploded to her feet. “That bloody conniving bitch!”
“Please calm down, Miss Lewis.”
“How can you be so bloody calm about this, James?” Jenny narrowed her eyes at him, her tone becoming slightly accusatory as she said, “You knew she'd do that.”
James shrugged. “It was a distinct possibility.”
“More games?”
“It is the civil service, Jenny.”
Jenny sighed at him, “What are you going to do about it?”
“Nick has suggested not reacting, and I agree.” James grinned as he added, “It's almost guaranteed to piss her off more.”
Jenny shook her head at him, “This isn't a game, James. If she did try to kill you, then removing the Special Forces gives her the best opportunity to try again.”
Ryan shot a glance at Jenny before trying to calm her concern. “We've put in the best alarm system possible at Sir James' house, Miss Lewis. Connected directly to the ARC.”
Nick nodded. “And James and I aren't completely helpless, Jenny.”
Jenny almost glared at James when she said almost accusingly. “You've already made arrangements, haven't you James. You knew she'd do this and you've planned accordingly.”
“I believe in planning for every contingency.”
“You're a devious man, James.”
“Thank you.”
“That wasn't a compliment.”
James grinned at her, before he became serious. “Jenny, Christine expects me to complain to the minister over her interference, so I won't. If we're lucky, being ignored will annoy her enough that she'll slip up. Then, and only then, can we act.”
“I hope you both know what you're doing.”
So do I, thought James, but he just smiled at her.
*****
Nick finished putting the last of the plates into the dishwasher and switched it on timer. He wandered from room to room as he checked the windows and the alarm before he climbed the stairs two at a time. Hopefully James would be in the mood for some shagging, especially as he had promised Nick that earlier. Nick snorted, of course James would be, his lover had the libido of at least a couple of horny teenagers and had little trouble getting an erection merely at the thought of fucking Nick. Not that Nick was complaining, he loved a good, hard fuck that he could still feel the next day, and James certainly gave him that in spades. But it sometimes worried Nick that he had the libido of a middle aged man, that he couldn't keep up with his lover and return the favour of making love to him several times in one session. Nick smirked, although if James agreed to what he had planned, that might change. Nick snorted. His lover was unlikely to disapprove, he owned both Kama Sutras and had admitted to trying various positions – although, Nick recalled, not which ones – and they had already experimented with a little bondage. Of course James would agree to it, he was, after all, a randy, kinky bugger under his veneer of being a respectable civil servant and Knight of the Realm.
Stepping into their bedroom, Nick stopped and chuckled at the sight that greeted him.
James had Shifted and was nosing about at the bag that Nick had brought home with him.
“Did you miss the lecture on not searching through someone's private property?”
James rolled his eyes at Nick before Shifting back into human form. “I wasn't searching. I was sniffing. There is a difference.” He raised an interested eyebrow as he added, “Do I want to know why I can smell rubber, leather and metal?”
“You'll find out if you're a good boy.” Nick pulled James hard against him. “Does it feel better now that you can Shift whenever you want to?” He gasped and thrust against James as his lover nuzzled his neck.
“God, yes. It's been far too long and I've not had the exercise I should have had.”
Nick quirked an eyebrow, “What about all that pounding away on the treadmill you're been doing.”
“It's not to same as a run.” James sighed softly. “I've missed being able to run. Getting out of the office and just running and exploring and hunting through the woods. The dirt under my paws and the enticing scents carried on the breeze...” James' voice trailed off, his nose twitching as if he was scenting the air and his eyes glazing as his mind turned inwards.
Nick bit back a smile at how cute his lover looked twitching his nose, James would never forgive him if he knew. However, he did grin at his next thought, “If I get kicked out of bed tonight because you're dreaming you're chasing a deer...”
James crossed his arms and frowned. “Very funny.”
“Sorry.” Nick tugged him in for a kiss.“Maybe we can get out to the woods soon and go on our favourite walk. We'll both be off the weekend after next, anomalies willing.”
James nipped at Nick's neck. “Don't tempt fate, love.” His tongue laved the spot before he asked, “How about I shag you through the mattress?”
“Sounds good.” Nick nudged James' head up so he could press a demanding kiss on his lips. “I want it hard and fast.”
James sounded amused when he asked, “Any other requests?”
“Well, now you mention it.” Nick gave the impression of giving James' question a great deal of thought, although he grinned when his lover raised an eyebrow at him. “You can stretch me but I only want the lube on your cock. I want to be able to feel where you've been tomorrow.”
“Don't blame me when you can't sit down.”
“Please, James.”
“You still need to practice your puppy-eyes.”
“Well, some of us don't get to practice as the real thing.” Nick grinned at the memory. “That little girl really liked you.”
James huffed. “'Yes, sweetheart, he's harmless, just a big, fluffy softie who loves being hugged'. I should bite you for saying that.”
“Yes. Yes you should.” Nick slide a hand down to squeeze his lover, “Then you can shag me all night.”
“You really won't be able to sit down tomorrow,” James paused, “We're got interviews tomorrow.”
“And the day after.”
“You want me to fuck you tomorrow night as well?”
“Always.” Nick glanced towards the bag. “Although, I was planning on making you howl as well.”
James' eyes followed his lover's gaze. “Mmmm. Been busy shopping, have you?”
“I'm sure you'll enjoy them, I know I will.” Nick sucked on James' lower lip as his hand squirmed inside his lover's trousers and boxers. “Then you can try them on me.”
James nuzzled against Nick's neck as his lover's hand stroked and teased him, “You can always try them now if you want.”
Nick twisted his fingers just the way he knew James liked and smiled when James thrust into his grip. “I want this inside me. Hard and fast and making me scream.”
James growled deep in his throat as his teeth grazed Nick's throat. “Strip and on your belly.” He snorted as Nick threw off his clothes and knelt on the bed, his lovely arse wiggling invitingly to James. “Eager, aren't you?” James noticed Nick's needy gaze and smirked. He took his time to strip his own clothing off, folding each one carefully before proceeding to the next.
“James!” Nick's voice was hoarse with need as he wiggled on the bed. “Please.” He pushed back as he felt James' hands on him, smoothing over his skin and then spreading him open. He squirmed as a tongue flicked over his hole and then began to lap determinedly at him. “Oh, God, yes. Please, James. Feels so good.”
James nipped at the firm flesh before soothing it with his tongue. He sucked on a finger, slicking the digit thoroughly before pressing it inside his lover.
Nick groaned deeply as he thrust back for more, squirming on the bed as James' fingers twisted and turned inside him. “Please, James. I want you, I need you. Fuck me.”
“Patience, love. Not until you're ready.”
“I'm ready enough.” Nick twisted around and forced his tongue into James' mouth, his hand groping at James' already slicked cock. “Get this in me.”
James growled deep in his throat as he shoved Nick face-down on the bed. He gave Nick no warning as he drove balls-deep inside in one thrust. The clenching arse felt so good around him as James moved in long, hard strokes.
Nick gasped as he was repeatedly skewered, “Yes. Oh God. Feels so good.” He groaned as his prostate was nailed. “Fuck! There. Again.”
“Demanding bugger, aren't you?” James gasped as he repeated his action, ramming into his lover hard and fast. He leaned forward, covering Nick's back as he latched his teeth onto his usual spot on Nick's neck. The low growl in his throat building as his orgasm approached rapidly. Determined that Nick would come first, James increased his pounding and twisted to stab at his lover's sweet spot on each pass.
Nick came with a scream as James' cock slammed into his prostate. He bucked back into his lover and squeezed him hard.
Trusting into a clenching arse, James sought his own release and came with a low howl. He laved Nick's neck before carefully pulling free.
Wincing as he felt James withdraw, Nick was soon moaning contentedly as he felt his lover's tongue on him, in him, soothing his sore opening as James lapped up his own come.
Nick turned over and tugged James up for a kiss. “That was brilliant, just what I wanted.”
“Good to hear.”
Nick demanded entrance to James' mouth and sought all traces of himself. Pulling back he grinned, “And you can show me again how good you are in 20 minutes.”
James quirked an eyebrow. “You really won't be able to sit down tomorrow if I fuck you like that again.”
Nick pouted, “I suppose we could use more lube.” His ears took on a faint blush. “I think we need to change our chemist.”
James snorted. “I was thinking the same. It's a pity we can't just requisition it like the soldiers do.”
Nick blinked at him, his voice slightly amazed as he asked, “They ask for lube?”
James snorted. “No, gun oil. But it does the job.”
“Oh.” Nick looked curiously at his lover. “Tried it, have you?”
“Once or twice.”
Nick quirked an eyebrow. “Interesting. What about ordering from the internet?”
James sighed. “I suppose we could. You can look into that tomorrow.”
“Thanks.”
“You love me really.”
“Damn right. Now, how about you get back inside my arse?”
“Not been 20 minutes yet.” Before Nick could complain, James began to nuzzle and nip his way down his body, spending time laving his nipples.
“Please, James.”
“Demanding bugger.”
“Just the way you like me.” Nick ruffled his lover's hair. “And I bet I can get you to be demanding tomorrow.”
“Not taking that bet.” James licked the nipple closest to him before taking it gently in his teeth and sucking on it. One hand slide down Nick's stomach and between his legs to play with his loosened hole. When Nick was writhing in need, James slicked his fingers and pressed them in deep.
“Oh fuck. Need you.”
James grinned as he pushed his lover's legs wide and slipped inside, thrusting slowly and deeply as he took his begging lover to another climax.
Afterwards, James nuzzled the bite mark on Nick's shoulder. “Sorry.”
“Don't be. I love being marked by you.”
James grinned as he leaned forward and kissed Nick hard, his tongue licking along Nick's lips until Nick allowed him entrance. Swirling his tongue inside, James twined it with Nick's before sucking on Nick's tongue. Drawing back, James nipped his lover's nose, “Now, how about we get some sleep or neither of us are going to be any good tomorrow.”
Nick sighed. “I suppose so.” He smiled as James snuggled against him. “Although, I'm sure we'd have time for a shower in the morning.”
James snorted. “Would that be a shower and a shag?”
“Well... I was hoping for a shag followed by a shower and another shag.”
“And you call me incorrigible.”
“I learned from the best.”
James snorted again but only pulled Nick against him as he tangled their legs together.
Nick smiled into the darkness as he heard the soft snuffles that signified James falling asleep. He pressed a gentle kiss against James' hair and settled down to sleep, wrapping his lover in his embrace.