The Hunter's Serenade Ch. 05 (Patreon)

Author's Note: This chapter is still in its unpolished version.

The city's lively hum enveloped Kira as she strolled alongside Sev, Serina at his side. The gray-haired girl sported a short-sleeved collared overcoat, underneath which she rocked a tactical yet stylish black shirt, revealing a hint of cleavage. Below, she wore formfitting tactical pants paired with knee-high boots. Her arms were encased in protective fingered sleeves. Kira's entire ensemble seamlessly matched the black and gold aesthetic of Sev and Serina’s Hyperium armor, creating a cohesive and formidable trio amidst the urban buzz.

Kira was delighted with her outfit. However, the process of obtaining it was particularly frustrating for Sev since she was being extremely picky. Sev, being very protective over her, wanted Kira to have the most protected attire. But at the same time, Kira wanted to look good. Which posed challenges since compromising functionality and fashionability was difficult.

As Kira hadn't been initiated as a Valkorian warrior, the privilege of a complete set of Valkorian armor eluded her, despite her status as the wife of a prestigious clan. Making the most of the situation, Sev had fortified Kira's clothing with a Hyperium fiber mesh, offering formidable protection against a wide range of weapons. While it lacked the plated armor of Valkorian warriors, the mesh provided a level of defense that surpassed any other conventional protection, ensuring Kira's safety in the face of potential threats.

It had been a few months since her transfer into her human body and Kira was slowly allowed to come out of the ship more often. Of course, Sev made sure that she was at his hip at all times. Armed only with a pistol that her Valkorian husband equipped and trained her with, she was prepared for the galaxy, well, not really. Kira still had a lot to learn.

“Ew, this place stinks,” Kira uttered, covering her mouth and nose with her hands. The innocent bright-eyed girl observed the bustling crowds of people and the urbanized buildings around her.

“You have your rebreather, Kira,” Sev calmly reminded. Embarrassed, Kira quickly reached for her rebreather mask on her utility belt and equipped it over her nose and mouth. She let out a sigh of relief not being able to smell the stench of the city.

“So, why are we here on Vexis again?” Kira inquired, her voice now slightly muffled by her mask, carefully holding on to Sev’s armored arm; Vexis was a semi-lawless independent urbanized fringe world out in the border territories of Coalition space. “I know you said you were meeting up with someone. But you kept it very vague. And I don’t like it when you keep things vague.”

“We’re meeting up with an old friend of mine,” Sev enlightened Kira. “I’m just getting some information from her. She owes me a favor. That’s all.” Kira slowly tilted her head in acknowledgment.

“Her?” Serina chimed in with a rather stern voice. “And why does ‘she’ owe you a favor?” She leered at Sev through her gold visor.

“I helped her get out of trouble a while back,” Sev casually replied, purposely avoiding eye contact with his first wife. Serina squinted at him but sighed sensing that was all the answer she was going to get.

“Erh, couldn’t she just contact you remotely? That seems more practical than meeting in person. And why here?” his second wife curiously asked.

“That’s a good question. I have no idea why,” Sev answered, equally puzzled. His old friend always had a knack for picking strange places to rendezvous.

Turning into an obscure alley, the trio strode toward an old wooden sign with some unintelligible letters due to wear of the elements further down. Presented by a set of metal doors, Sev pressed on a nearby console which caused the door to slide open.

As they entered, the door revealed a bar, seemingly a safe haven for a more mature and pleasant clientele. The air was thick with the nostalgic strains of old-time music, and the pungent smoke from cigars and pipes enveloped the space. In stark contrast to the chaotic city outside, the atmosphere inside exuded warmth and tranquility.

The trio attracted the watchful eyes of the regulars. Their coordinated attire projected a formidable presence, dissuading any potential confrontations. Feeling a bit uneasy, Kira couldn't help but wonder if a threat was looming. However, a glance at Sev and Serina, who reValeriened unruffled, helped assuage her concerns. The calm demeanor of her companions contributed to a sense of security in the otherwise watchful and smoky ambiance of the hidden establishment.

Stepping toward the bar table, they were met by an older-looking man with a notable white mustache cleaning out a glass with a rag. Seeing the tactically fitted individuals standing before him, he cock his bushy brow. “Welcome to the Charleston. Can I help you with something?” the bartender asked with slight caution in his grumbly voice.

"I'm here to meet with someone," Sev stated bluntly. The bartender met his words with a practiced feigned ignorance.

"I'm afraid I don't know who you're talking about... But just for starters, individuals usually order some refreshments before talking business," the old man remarked, a subtle hint underlying his words. Sev sighed, recognizing the unspoken protocol the bartender was subtly nudging him towards.

“Hm, is that so? Serina, Kira, do you want anything?” Sev begrudgingly played along.

“I’m fine. It’s too early for me to drink,” Serina stated. The bartender looked visibly disappointed.

“How about you, young lady?” the bartender kindly asked Kira. Kira’s heart raced being asked such a mundane question.

“She doesn’t drink alcohol,” Sev interjected rather sternly.

“We have non-alcoholic beverages here,” the bartender rebutted. Kira’s eyes lit up with cautious curiosity.

“Em, do… do you have something sweet?” the gray-haired girl timidly asked. The older man smirked and chuckled.

“Yes, we do,” he cheerfully answered. “I’ll prep a house special for you.” Kira grinned with excitement. Their light-hearted interaction helped put Sev at ease.

It took a few short minutes to prep Kira’s beverage, Sev watched the older man carefully ensuring that he didn’t spike the drink with anything suspicious. Once done, the bartender neatly placed a fountain glass with a brownish-cold liquid inside topped with a mysterious white foam. “Em, what is this?” Kira cautiously inquired.

“Never heard of a chocolate milkshake before?” he playfully remarked, inserting a straw into the ice-cold beverage.

Kira's eyes lit up with delight. "Chocolate shake? I thought that was just an Earth thing. I never figured that I would see one all the way out here!" she exclaimed. With excitement, she removed her rebreather and settling on a barstool, took a sip of her drink, and hummed with delight. "Hmmm! Tasty!" she gushed happily, savoring the unexpected pleasure of a familiar treat she learned about during her AI construct days in such an unexpected place.

“Heh, welcome to the Charleston! This place is meant for those who have a taste of the classic Earthly luxuries.” Serina arched her brow intrigued.

“You wouldn’t happen to have some cola, would you?” she inquired.

“Heh, of course!”

Serina felt a little embarrassed. “Ahem, I’ll have one of those then,” she said casually, trying to hide her excitement. The bartender happily nodded and produced a brisk bottle of cola. Popping off the cap, he slid it to Serina. Removing her helmet, she adjusted her bangs and took a sip of the refreshing beverage, humming quietly with satisfaction.

Sev observed his two lovers enjoying themselves. Smirking, he reached for his satchel to pay the barman. But before he could, the older man stopped him. “No need for that. It’s on her tab,” he informed with a knowing look. Sev slowly nodded. “She’s in the first private room in the back on your left,” the bartender added.

“I’ll be back in a bit you two. Serina, keep a close eye on Kira would you?” Sev said as he strode to the back of the bar. Serina gave him an affirming two-fingered salute as she sipped on her cola while Kira cutely waved at him.

Entering a small flickering hallway, Sev turned left and proceeded to the first door he saw. Opening the door, the armored Valkorian stepped inside and scanned his surroundings. The room was dim, only lit by a single light on the ceiling. His eyes focused on a woman lounging about with her legs crossed on a sofa hidden in the darkness.

“Long time no see, hotshot. I thought you were dead,” she greeted in a playful voice. “How’s my Valkorian bounty hunter doing nowadays?”

“Hey, Valerie. Long time no see,” Sev greeted back with a level of deep sincerity. “May I ask why you couldn’t just contact me remotely? This place was a bit hard to find. Like out of all places, Vexis? You never fail to make things difficult.”

Valerie and Sev had known each other for quite some time, tracing back to his amateur days as a bounty hunter. And way before he obtained Kira. She held a significant place in his life, akin to that of a sister. As Valerie leaned forward, stepping into the light, her distinct features came into focus. Her purplish hair, skillfully woven into a braided ponytail, featured a noticeable asymmetrical bang gracefully draping to the right of her face, while a smaller bang adorned her left side. Valerie's tanned brown skin provided a warm undertone, and her eyes, a piercing violet shade, radiated both confidence and a touch of mischief.

“What? I can’t see an old friend. It has been how long, about three years?” she remarked. “And a girl like me in my line work. Being discreet is a necessity.”

Slowly getting up from the sofa, Valerie strode to Sev. “Mhmm, I like your new armor. It looks good on you,” she remarked in a rather suggestive voice, her words hanging in the air. With a tender and deliberate touch, she placed a tender hand on his chest plate, her fingers tracing a slow, teasing path to his collarbone.

Grasping her wrist, Sev shook his head and carefully removed her hand from him. “Did you have a little too much to drink?” he asked bluntly. Valerie squinted at him and giggled.

“Maybe a couple, heh.” Sighing Valerie always got extra flirtatious whenever she had something to drink, especially toward Sev. But as flirty as she was, their relationship was platonic, mostly...

“So, do you have what I requested for?” Sev drove to the point. Walking over to a nearby mini-bar, Valerie poured herself a drink.

“Pfft, you’re no fun… You’ve mellowed out a lot… But yes,” Valerie sighed. “I would hardly count this as a favor, however. The lengths I had to go to get this information were more than what I’m capable of. I had to pull a lot of stings and call in a few favors of my own.”

Producing a small data chip from a pocket in her coat, she presented it to Sev. “Here, everything that you’re looking for should be on here. I’m sorry if things may seem a bit patchy, it was the best I could do. But I’m sure you can connect the pieces.” Sev nodded and reached for the chip, but as he was, Valerie quickly retracted her hand. “Before I give this to you, you owe me a little something.” Sev arched his brow under his helmet.

“What?” he inquired. Valerie rubbed her chin and pondered for a moment.

"Promise me you'll look out for yourself," she said, a simple request with sincerity. "It’s been a while since I’ve seen someone I considered close to me. So that being said… If you ever need assistance, just give me a call, hotshot. I would love to work with you again, just like old times." Valerie extended the chip once more. Sev responded with a warm smirk. He always valued Valerie's unwavering support; she was among the rare few he considered a true friend.

“I promise. Thank you, Valerie,” Sev responded sincerely. “Let’s say I owe you one.”

Valerie waved her hands as she tried to refuse. “No, no, it’s fine. It’s the least I can do.” Sev nodded, but as he went for the door, he stopped and pondered momentarily.

“Hey, since I’m already here, why don’t I just lend you a hand? A little bird told me that you were undertaking a pretty substantial job around here,” Sev suggested with a knowing tone.

Valerie arched her brow, bemused. “Huh?? I don’t know what you are talking about. I’m doing what? Who spreading such rumors??” Valerie urgently uttered, trying to play dumb. Sev’s eyes went dead under his visor and he just stared blankly at her. Sensing the gig was up, Valerie sighed. “Ugh, how did you know?”

“I have my ways,” Sev chuckled mischievously. “I skimmed through your contract… An administrator of Vexis? Seems kinda risky.”

“Have I given any reason for you to doubt me? Or did you forget?” Valerie retorted with slight annoyance. “Aye aye aye, to be honest, it’s a little disrespectful that you would even think such a thing,” she scolded.

“What? No, it’s not that,” Sev quickly backtracked. “Listen, I just want to help, nothing more. And I’ll even sweeten the deal. I won’t be taking a portion of the reward.” Valerie rubbed her chin considering his offer. Grinning to herself, she couldn’t turn down such a delectable offer. Plus, spending time with an old friend on the field would certainly prove to be enjoyable.

“Hm, you have a deal, hotshot,” Valerie hummed happily.

“You chose well. Come now, it’s time for you to meet your team,” Sev replied, gesturing her to follow him.

“Team?” Valerie confusingly uttered.

Following Sev’s lead into the main area of the bar, Valerie’s violet eyes widened to see two women with matching black and gold outfits like Sev sitting at the bar enjoying their beverages. Curious, Valerie wondered who these girls were. Sev was never the one to team up.

“Girls,” Sev called out to Serina and Kira. Their head propped up and they turned to look in his direction. Feeling Sev’s gloved hands grab her shoulders, Valerie let out a small squeal feeling her body being abruptly jerked in front of him.

“Hey!” Valerie hissed.

“Serina, Kira, this is Valerie,” Sev presented with hand gestures. “Valerie, this is Serina and Kira.” Valerie awkwardly smiled and offered a small wave.

“Hi! Nice to meet you, Valerie!” Kira happily greeted back with a cheerful smile. As lighthearted as Kira was, Serina looked on with caution and suspicion.

Squinting at the purple-haired girl, Serina gave a slow nod just to acknowledge her presence. “She’s seems lovely…” Valerie mumbled to herself, catching Serina’s scrutinizing stare.

“What’s with the gimmicky outfits? I thought you didn’t like working with people, hotshot? Valerie inquired with a slight smirk.

“They’re not gimmicky,” Sev remarked, releasing his grasp from her shoulders. “And they aren’t just teammates, they are my wives.” His words seemingly hung in the air. Valerei’s face slowly reddened in realization of what he said.

“W- wives?! Eh?? Since when? Where?” Valerie exclaimed in pure bewilderment. “I never thought you could be such a stud! I take back calling you mellow,” she continued teasingly, however, her stomach fluttered with a mix of embarrassment and surprise.

Sev quietly chuckled and shook his head. “As much as I would like to fill you in, perhaps another time. We need to get business.”

Taken to his ship, Valerie meticulously went over her job in full detail. In the process, memories of their youthful novice days flooded back, punctuating their conversation with playful teasing and shoulder bumps. Despite the lighthearted moments, Valerie couldn’t help but shake the feeling of Serina’s tense amber eyes staring deeply into her soul.

Serina scrutinized Valerie, carefully observing her attire. Valerie wore a somewhat fashionable yet practical gray crop top coat paired with a black meshed snatched leotard undersuit, which suggestively revealed her hips and form-fitting black and gray combat tights. Serina's gaze fixated on a pair of silenced pistols holstered on each of Valerie's legs, providing a clear insight into her preferred style of combat. The choice of weapons spoke to both practicality and efficiency, emphasizing Valerie's readiness for various situations they might encounter during their mission. Serina also noted the open-fingered gloves Valerie wore, adding a touch of agility and dexterity to her overall combat ensemble.

Taking a step away, Sev exited the ship to retrieve some gear for their collaborative mission with Kira, leaving Serina and Valerie all alone on the ship. As soon as he left, Serina quickly approached Valerie. “Who are you? The raven-haired girl sternly inquired with a hint of honest curiosity, getting up into Valerie’s face.

Pinned against the table, Valerie stumbled as far as she could. “Woah there, I mean no harm, Hermana,” Valerie urgently spoke.

Serina arched her brow, she wasn’t familiar with this tongue. “What the hell did you just call me?!” she exclaimed. Valerie inched further back, knocking over some objects behind her.

“Aye, sorry, I called you sister, okay? Jeez could you just calm down a bit so we can talk like normal people?” Valerie corrected. Serina leered into her mischievous violet eyes. An awkward silence hung in the air between them. But sighing, Serina backed off, allowing Valerie some room to breathe.

Taking a seat directly in front of the purple-haired stranger, Serina crossed her legs and reiterated, “Who are you?”

“I’m Valerie, I believe we were introduced not too long ago, heh.” Serina’s eyes went dead from her poor attempt at a joke. Valerie squinted at her cautiously. “Okay, ice queen, I’m just trying to lighten the mood…” she muttered. “What do you want to know from me exactly?”

Serina rubbed her chin in deep thought. “Everything. What’s your skill set, what do you do for a living, and most importantly, what’s your relationship with Sev?”

“Woah, upfront and straight to business, and I thought Sev was serious, hm, I guess I know his type now…” Valerie whispered under her breath. “Hm, okay, Hermana, I’ll tell you what you want to know. But you have to give me something back in return, it’s only fair.”

“What is it you want in return?” Serina replied, arching her brow.

“Tell me a little about yourself, how you met Sev, and above all how you became Sev’s wife!” Valerie spoke with urgent curiosity. “Oh, and the cute girl, Kira, she seems really nice.” Serina momentarily contemplated her proposition.

“Fair enough,” she agreed with a slow nod.

Over the next half hour, Valerie delved into her general background. Despite being a netrunner, she veered away from the typical operation behind monitors, opting instead for a hands-on approach in the field. Valerie didn't categorize herself strictly as a bounty hunter; rather, she saw herself as a freelancer who selectively took on jobs aligned with her interests. Touching upon her connection with Sev, she recounted their partnership from their earlier years. However, she chose to withhold certain details, keeping a part of her history to herself.

Serina did the same, explaining her background. However, when she delved into the details of how she met Sev, this conjured up strange feelings in Valerie. As interested and happy as she was for her close friend finding love, she couldn’t help but struggle with this aching feeling of jealousy.

Kira’s relationship and conception into her current form was a very interesting topic for Valerie. Never in her life has she heard of an AI longing for a relationship with its owner and striving for a human body. Was it even moral to love an AI? As compelling as the brief history of Sev’s love life was, Valerie’s chest swelled with growing jealousy.

Their exchange of information certainly helped with the tension between them, allowing Valerie to find a measure of comfort.

“I never thought Sev would ever commit to a relationship, but this! Huh, I guess people really do change. I never took him for a womanizer,” Valerie uttered, trying to hide her reddening face.

“Sev isn’t a womanizer, Valerie. He treats Kira and I with great respect. And he loves us equally,” Serina objected rather sternly.

“Aye, It was a joke, Serina. I know how caring he can be. Hell, he saved my ass more times than I can count. I probably wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for him,” Valerie replied with sincerity. “That being said, I understand your caution towards me. Trust me when I say this, I’m a friend.”

“Certainly doesn’t seem like it with all your teasing and touching,” Serina retorted, squinting jealously. Valerie’s stomach fluttered in realization.

“Oh, that! Em, heh. Sorry, force of habit. But I mean nothing by it! I promise. It’s just that Sev and I are just close…” Serina’s eyes widened. Sensing her misunderstanding, Valerie quickly corrected herself. “Like siblings! Nothing more than that!”

Valerie couldn’t shake the feeling of Serina’s piercing eyes. “You’re a very lucky girl by the way,” she uttered, trying to shift the direction of the conversation. “Under all that armor, Sev is a great guy, however, he is very secluded. I’m glad you met him. I can sleep a little better knowing that he has someone watching his back.

Her words resonated with Serina, causing her to ease her caution toward Valerie. Taking a deep breath, she let out a heavy sigh, sensing she was maybe being too aggressive… “Thank you, Valerie, it means a lot hearing that from you,” Serina replied warmly. "I’m sorry if I may seem a bit cold, I’m just very protective over Sev. He means a lot to me…”

Valerie offered an understanding nod. “I get it, Hermana. Sev is a real keeper. If I was in your position I would be acting the exact same way.” Serina chuckled and smiled. Although tense at first, Serina liked the vibe Valerie gave off. And she would admit that Valerie was an attractive woman. This caused Serina to ponder why Sev never got into a relationship with her. Based on their chemistry, it would only seem natural.

But shaking her head from her deep thought, she stood up and walked over to Valerie. “Let’s restart. You seem like a nice girl as well, friends?” Serina offered her hand for a handshake.

Glancing down, Valerie smiled warmly and nodded. “Friends, Hermana,” she happily accepted, grasping her hand.

As Sev reentered the ship with Kira snugly holding his arm, he was taken aback by the sight of Serina and Valerie sharing a hearty laugh. The surprise was met with relief as he observed Serina getting along well with his old friend. Sev was acutely aware of Serina's cautious demeanor, especially when dealing with strangers. However, his confidence in Valerie's ability to charm and win over Serina reassured him in this situation.

With their gear settled and strategy laid out, Valerie shared the details of their conjoined mission with everyone present. This operation had to do with the sector administrator of Vexis. Valerie took on a contract from a political rival who seeks their position in government. On paper, this seemed to be one of the harder jobs Valerie had done, but not impossible. But with her newfound help, this task proved to be smoother.

"So, Sev and I will be running point in extracting the data from the administrator’s office," Valerie informed, gesturing towards a hologram of the targeted compound located on top of an immense highrise. She added a playful quip, "Heh, you don’t mind if I borrow your lover, do you?" while interlocking arms with Sev.

Serina and Kira squinted at her, struggling to conceal their jealousy. Sensing the rising tension, Valerie quickly released Sev’s arm. "Ahem, anyways…" she stammered, acknowledging the sudden change in the atmosphere. "Serina, you will operate within our proximity. Stick to the shadows and watch our backs; I trust you can be discreet." The strategic distribution of roles helped diffuse the tension, focusing everyone on their respective tasks in the upcoming mission.

Finally turning her focus to Kira, Valerie outlined her role in the mission. “Kira, you will remain on the ship and provide overwatch. You’ll be our eyes and ears and our extraction. You do know how to pilot this thing, right?”

“Yes, I used to control Sev’s ship back when I was an AI. But Sev did a great job teaching me in my current form. You can count on me!” she cheerfully affirmed. Sev in response, affectionately patted her head, eliciting a purr from his dependable second wife.

Rubbing her chin and humming to herself, Valerie deduced that everything was in order. “This will be a relatively simple mission. The administrator is currently vacationing off-world, so security should be less substantial, but still, it’s best if we stay cautiously optimistic.”

“Of course, you know we’re professionals, right?” Serina remarked, bracing her hands on her hips.

“Indeed you are, but it’s been a long time since I’ve worked with a crew this big. So I’ll have to get used to it. But I have you to watch my back, right, Sev?” Valerie retorted with a mischievous smile. Serina shot another jealous glare at the purple-haired girl. As much as she bonded with Verlia, Serina couldn’t help but feel threatened by her.

“What about security systems?” Sev pointed out

Clapping her hands, Valerie spoke, “Alright guys, let’s do this!” she exclaimed. “Let’s celebrate with some drinks afterward!”

“How about we get the job done first before we think about celebrating?” Sev chided as he unlodged an SMG equipped with a silencer rather than his usual railgun. Examining his weapon with a skillful eye, Sev stowed it away on his lower back. “Alright ladies, let’s get this done…”

“Hm, how charming,” Valerie murmured.

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Carefully dragging a body into a dark corner, Sev stood up and scanned his surroundings. “Serina, how are you doing?” he radioed.

“I’m doing fine. How about you two?” Sev turned his attention to Valerie crouched accessing a door control.

“We’re almost inside the administrator’s office. We should be out soon. I’ll let you know when we’re done, be safe,” Sev informed.

“Got it, be safe,” Serina replied before cutting off her comms.

“I wish you would check on me like that,” Valerie teasingly remarked as she hacked into the door console. Her fingers tapped swiftly into the tacpad on her left forearm.

“Just focus on getting through that door,” Sev ordered, shaking his head.

“What? I just think that it’s sweet seeing you like this,” Valerie chuckled, fiddling with some code. “From what I’ve seen so far, I think I like this new you.”

“Yeah? I’m all too aware of how you like me, Valerie,” Sev remarked with a knowing tone.

“Pfft, if anything, you adore me,” the netrunner objected. “You’re just too damn stubborn to admit it. I kinda hate how you just forget those… moments… we shared. Cause I know you certainly enjoyed it as much as I did,” she added with a knowing grin. Her words elicited a heavy sigh from Sev.

“I was drunk those times. And you were too. So don’t hold that over my head,” he pleaded his case as he watched the surrounding hallways like a hawk.

"Yeah, yeah, I guess you were drunk for those other times too, right?" Valerie pointed out, her tone teasing. Sev swiveled his head around to face Valerie, his words caught in his throat as he struggled to come up with a response. Their relationship had always been a complex one—close, yet not quite a couple. Despite getting intimate on several occasions, their bond never evolved beyond a certain point. They existed in a realm more akin to friends with benefits.

“Well, uh, that’s, em…” Sev uncharacteristically stuttered.

Turning her head to face him, Valerie grinned victoriously. "What’s wrong, hotshot? Cat got your tongue?" she teased, her playful tone hanging in the air as the door promptly slid open. Rising to her feet, she proceeded inside, suggesting with a sly gesture of her fingers for Sev to follow.

Letting out an annoyed grumble, Sev followed her inside. Entering the office, Sev aimed his weapon and proceeded to tactically sweep the room for any threats while Valerie casually strolled toward the computer console. “Do you need to do that? I’ve taken care of the security systems already,” Valerie calmly spoke as she plopped herself down on the office chair and inserted a flash drive into the console.

“Better safe than sorry, you know me,” Sev replied, putting his weapon down.

“Mhm, I do know you,” Valerie teasingly replied once more.

Standing behind Valerie, Sev watched as she worked her magic. “May I ask what exactly you are extracting? Or do not need to know,” he curiously asked as she hacked into the computer.

“Hmm, we’re on a need-to-know basis. But since you asked so nicely, I’ll tell you hotshot,” Valerie hummed. She proceeded to fill in Sev on the details. It involved political corruption, illegal spice trade, and other criminal activity.

Sev wasn't entirely surprised upon learning this. The galaxy was rife with corruption, making it a seemingly normal occurrence. “Hmm, doesn’t it seem a bit too easy that everything you need is right here? Would such incriminating information be kept somewhere, you know… secure?” the Valkorian pointed out.

“Well, in most cases you would be right, but this guy, well, he the créme da la créme of idiots. I’ve been following his movements for over a month now, and let’s just say he’s sloppy with his work. He’s too busy either fucking prostitutes, or getting high on spice,” Valerie amusingly explained, typing away at the keyboard.

Sev stared at the screen, the way Valerie accessed the computer was so foreign to him. He couldn’t properly wrap his head around all the coding and typing she was doing. Taking a step back, Sev found himself gazing at Valerie. Nostalgic feelings surged from within reminded that they used to partake in these kinds of missions all the time.

Sev found himself admitting that he missed those days with Valerie. She had a unique way of breaking through his stoic demeanor. Reflecting on their recent playful conversation, thoughts of their intimate moments crossed his mind, bringing a hint of embarrassment. Valerie was not just a close friend; she was someone with whom he shared a bed with on more than one occasion.

As Sev pondered, he began questioning why he and Valerie never formally got together. The unspoken chemistry they shared was unique and unmatched, aside from his connections with Serina and Kira. However, those relationships had come later in his life. In hindsight, Sev recognized that his fear of commitment back then had played a significant role. It wasn't rooted in doubt but rather in his dedication to his work. Sev believed he had no time for a committed relationship, with his focus and drive directed toward becoming the best.

Now, in a more mature state, regret started to settle in. Sev realized he hadn't considered how Valerie felt about their relationship. Did she ever resent him for not wanting their connection to evolve?

“Sev? Hellooooo, Sev,” Valerie’s voice shattered his deep thinking. “I got what I needed. Hotshot, you in there?”

Shaking his head, Sev’s eyelids fluttered into focus behind his visor discovering Valerie standing up, waving her hand in front of his face. Locking his eyes with her violet gems, he felt a strange warmth filling his chest realizing her alluring features. “Hm, have you finally fallen in love with me or something? Helloooooo,” she teased with a hint of truth.

“Heh, do you want that?” Sev uttered unknowingly, catching her hand mid-air. An unexpected tension filled the air as Valerie froze, her cheeks turning rosy. A brief awkward silence hung between them and Sev found his eyes involuntarily tracing down her body. Memories of her nude form under her attire flickered in his memory: her supple C-cup breasts, slim yet curvaceous body, and stunning legs. Being shorter than him at 5’6, Valerie’s breathing got slow and heavy as she looked up at her armored companion.

Finally comprehending what he said, he quickly released Valerie’s hand and turned away from her. “Ahem… Let’s get out of here…” he stammered, averting his eyes from her attractive form. Embarrassment coloring the moment.

Stepping out into the hall, Sev was met by Serina urgently calling to him on the radio. "Sev! We got bad news, Kira just informed us that there is a dropship dropping hostels on the roof. And they are heavily armed." Sev shot a stern look over to Valerie, prompting an uneasy smile from her. The unexpected development added tension to their situation, and Sev's reaction indicated the urgency of the impending encounter with the armed company.

“What? Did we alert security?” Sev asked, readying his weapon.

"No, these guys don’t fit the security suits. They’re definitely mercs,” Serina replied, her voice carrying a grave sense of urgency. "Damn, the mercs dropping through down from the glass ceiling. Security definitely knows we’re here now. I’m head over to you two right now."

Shaking his head, he let out a heavy sigh and replied, “No, you just proceed to the extraction point as planned, Valerie and I will meet you there.”

“You sure?”

“Yeah, I’m sure, I’ll be fine, just go,” Sev quickly urged.

“Okay, be safe, I’ll see you then,” Serina signed off.

“Come on Valerie, let’s go,” the Valkorian commanded.

Unholstering her dual pistols, Valerie quickly followed him as he sprinted down the halls. "Explain," he spoke a single word, the weight of it causing Valerie to feel a sense of blame. The urgency of Sev's actions and the gravity of the situation demanded a swift and clear explanation.

“Aye! I- I don’t know! This was a closed contract. There’s no way of anyone else knowing!” Valerie swiftly replied.

“Shit…” Valerie muttered in sudden realization. “Augh, I knew my employer seemed a little sketchy…” Sev arched his brow wondering what she meant. Valerie had several ideas of who, but she couldn’t quite stick a pin on it.

“Valerie, focus up, you can think about it later, we got company,” Sev called out, snapping her back into focus.

A squad of armed mercs met the two, their weapons pointing toward them. Swiftly reaching for his utility belt, Sev retrieved a flashbang and chucked it over to their adversaries. “Cover your ears,” he warned. Valerie quickly did as he said.

A thunderous bang reverberated throughout the hall and a brief but violet flash lit the space, disorientating the mercs. With synchronized actions, Sev and Valerie pointed their weapons and fired. Sharp muffled popping sounds from their silencers went off as they flatlined the guards with ease.

“Boss, are you okay??” Kira chimed into the radio, worried deeply.

“I’m fine, Kira. Where’s Serina?” Sev replied as they ran past the dead bodies.

“She’s making her way to the extraction point. Do we wait for you?”

Before he could answer, Sev and Valerie came to a sudden halt, their eyes widening as they beheld a formation of riot shields lined up at the end of the hall, steadily marching toward them. Security was quick to respond! The weapons in their hands suggested that piercing through the formidable shields would be no easy feat. However, rather than dismay, a smirk played across Sev's face, indicating his readiness for the challenge.

Without warning, Sev lunged into a charging sprint, leaving Valerie bewildered. "What the- hey! Augh!" she exclaimed, watching her companion charge directly toward the approaching riot shields. Shaking her head in disbelief, she swiftly followed in his wake.

With determination, Sev put his shoulder down and activated his thruster pack. A powerful force propelled him forward, colliding with the wall of shields and sending the guards behind them flying. Taking advantage of the opening, Sev swiftly aimed his SMG at the disoriented security personnel. His Hyperium armor absorbed several bullets as he shrugged off the impacts, retaliating with precise shots that swiftly incapacitated the remaining guards.

“Aye aye aye, you have to warn me before you go hurling off like that,” Valerie uttered, putting a bullet in the head of a mostly incapacitated guard desperately reaching for a weapon.

“Kira, update,” Sev simply spoke, disregarding what Valerie said.

“Hey! I’m talking to you!” the purple-haired netrunner exclaimed.

“Serina is on board. Do you want to proceed as planned?” she replied.

“Shoot…” Sev murmured seeing more security charging in their direction. “No, take off immediately and fly to these coordinates,” he ordered, swiftly accessing his tacpad and sending the data to Kira.

“Em, boss, are you sure about this?” she replied, unsettled.

“It’s too hot to grapple back down, this is the fastest way,” he confidently insisted.

“Understood, boss. I’ll meet you there,” Kira affirmed, before signing off.

“So are we still grappling down from here?” Valerie urgently asked, seeking clarity on their escape plan. Confident that this mission wouldn’t go awry, she hadn’t prepared any backup plans.

“Change of plans,” Sev replied. “Follow my lead.”

Turning and running in the opposite direction of their pursuing adversaries. Valerie was caught off guard once again as he bolted away from her. “Hey! Don’t leave me!” she gasped as she urgently chased after her Valkorian partner. She had forgotten how fast-paced Sev was.

A sudden hail of bullets came hurling in their direction, forcing Valerie to duck. Turning around, she fired off her pistols, dropping a few of the pursuing guards as she ran. Looking ahead, she noticed Sev leaving behind strange blinking devices on the ceiling and walls as he moved.

Reaching a large leisure space with a sizable window overlooking the city below, Sev glanced down and nodded affirmingly. “Shut the door,” he quickly told Valerie as he planted more blinking devices on the floor and surrounding furniture.

Valerie made some inputs on the nearby door console with a skillful hand, causing it to slam shut. To her surprise, sparks started to fly from the threshold of the doors as their pursuers moved to cut through the door.

As Sev prepared to initiate the next step in their escape plan, he was taken aback as several mercs grappled down through the giant viewing window pane to his peripherals. Drawing his weapon, he moved to engage the threats but he was caught off guard once more by another merc breaking through the window directly in front of him.

With quick reflexes, he put his shoulder down and used his thruster pack to propel the merc back through the window. “GAAHH!” they screamed as they flew back.

Turning his attention to the mercs already inside the building, he was relieved to see Valerie handled them already. With a smirk, Valerie swiftly jogged to Sev. “Aye, these guys are ruining everything…” she muttered in annoyance. “So what’s the plan?”

“We jump,” Sev simply stated. Valerie’s violet eyes widened in bewilderment.

"Eh?! Jump? Um, you do realize we don’t have an extra set of grappling equipment, right?" she continued, her anxiety evident as she nervously tapped the barrel of her pistol against her temple. Glancing beyond the shattered window, she noticed a steep drop-off with a slanted part of the building that could serve as a makeshift slide. However, her concern grew as she contemplated what awaited them at the end of that slant.

Then, the door that was holding off the security forces ripped open and guards flooded into the room. With no time to argue, Sev grabbed Valerie by the shoulders and directed her toward the edge of the open window. “Wha- hey! Don’t you dare! Aye! AUGH!” Valerie tried to protest as Sev shoved her out the window.

As a hail of gunfire came hurling in his direction, Sev followed suit and lunged out of the highrise as well. Pulling out a detonator, he firmly triggered it, causing the devices he left behind to burst into a fiery explosion. A hail of glass and debris came flinging out from behind them, creating a scene out of an action movie.

Valerie’s heart raced in her chest as she slid down her impending doom. “Shit shit shit! SEV! YOU FUCKING BASTARD!” she shouted with a mix of terror and pure aggravation, desperately kicking her legs to slow down her descent.

To her sudden relief, Valerie spotted Sev’s ship swoop past them and hover toward the end of the incline. Spinning around, the ship lowered its rear door with Serina waiting to catch them. However, as happy as she was seeing her savior, there was still a considerable gap between the slope and the ship. Valerie had to leap to the ship.

Not too far off behind her, Sev watched the fiery destruction he left behind. He was confident no one would pursue them after that. But to his concerned shock, an imposing figure came leaping through the fire and smoke. Their distinct plated power armor and imposing figure were unmistakable. It was Herc, a notable bounty hunter Sev was aware of in this part of the galaxy. He was known for his brute tactics and his berserk behavior. Sev concluded that the mercs were with Herc, considering their less-than-subtle advances.

Crashing onto the incline, the heavily armored mercenary sent debris and shattered glass soaring into the night sky. With a swift glance over to the ship, it was revealed that Herc would be dangerously closing in on them. Sev couldn’t risk the lives of his close companions.

Getting up to his feet, Sev spun around and began to fire his weapon at Herc as he slid backward; his thruster back helped stabilize him as maneuvered down the building. To his dismay, his weapon only seemed to sprinkle on Herc’s thick-plated armor.

As Sev attempted to slow down the beast of a man, Valerie was on the verge of making to leap to the ship. “Shit shit shit!” she exclaimed to herself.

“You can make it!” Serina called out with an assuring tone as she extended her hand out to grab her.

Taking a quick breath, Valerie composed herself and leaped off of the building. Her arms and legs flailed as she hung in the air. Her heart dropped sensing she was a bit short from the ship. But to her relief, Serina grabbed her hand. Helping her up, the two spotted Sev engaged in combat with the merc.

“Sev! Get on the ship already!” Serina shouted into the radio.

“No, break off, Kira, now!” he urgently spoke. Serina winced uneasily, sensing her lover’s immediate danger. To her dismay, the ship lifted off into the air and hovered above the ongoing clash.

Using his thrusters, Sev propelled himself up the building and began to make circles around Herc to draw his attention away. All he could do was shoot what felt like BBs into the merc’s hull.

Growling in annoyance, Herc lept toward Sev like a raging gorilla. Boosting sideways, the Valkorian dodged his savage attack. As Herc lumbered back up, Sev seized the opportunity and chucked some impact grenades at the large foe.

BANG! BANG! The explosives detonated upon contact, providing an intensive scene. However, this proved to do little to Herc, it only slowed him for the briefest of moments.

Lifting his arm up, Herc slammed it down, causing the building to ripple like water and send Sev on the back of his heels. Lunging forward, Herc grabbed Sev and slammed him down. “GAHA! EAT THIS!” he roared. Lifting him, the hulking merc slammed him back down, forcibly bulldozing him into the side of the building, seeking to push him off the edge of the building.

Serina gasped in horror seeing her lover in such a precarious situation. For the first time in a while, she was experiencing genuine fear. And as much as she wanted to help, she didn’t have the facilities to combat Herc. Serina locked up, not knowing what to do.

“Aye aye, dammit, you are really in serious trouble this time, hotshot…” Valerie guiltily muttered. She had a sense of responsibility for putting Sev in this situation in the first place. “Do you know how to work his railgun?” she asked.

Snapping out of her stress-induced daze, “I- I think so. I mean, yeah, why??” Serina urgently replied.

Rubbing her forehead, Valerie took a deep breath for what she was going to do. “It’s the only thing that can pierce that big fella's armor. I hope you got a good aim, Hermana,” Valerie spoke, before promptly jumping off of the ship.

Serina gasped and fruitlessly tried to reach for her, a moment of tense anticipation hanging in the air as Valerie took the daring leap. Shaking her head, Serina reiterated into the ship to retrieve Sev’s trusty weapon.

Sev grunted as he was repeatedly slammed and dragged onto the building. He desperately tried to pry Herc’s cybernetic arm from him. Turning his head, Sev’s eyes widened seeing that they were quickly encroaching on the edge of the building.

Unsheathing a hidden Hyperium blade from his right forearm, he shoved it into one of Herc’s finger joints with relative ease. Sparks flung from the joint, loosening his grip from Sev. But as much as this worked, there was simply not enough time to get to every joint.

To his surprise, Herc’s grip abruptly loosened, granting him the opportunity to break free. As Sev distanced himself, he witnessed Valerie perched on top of Herc’s broad shoulders, hacking into the arm that had Sev in its grasp. Similar to Kira, she displayed the ability to access and manipulate electronics with a mere touch of her hands.

“What the?! ARGH! Get off of me you damn pest!” Herc snarled in frustration as he tried to reach for Valerie. Swiftly maneuvering away from his reach, she went for his other arm and made quick work of hacking it, effectively leaving the hulking merc impaired. He grunted and roared trying to attack Sev and Valerie. But his arms just swung in the air like ragdolls.

As defenseless as he appeared, Herc still had use of his legs. “HOW ABOUT THIS!” he announced, suddenly leaping into the night sky with Valerie still perched on his back.

“AUUGHH! What the hell!” Valerie screamed as she held on for her dear life.

The shockwave from his power jump caused to building to ripple and shake violently. But Sev stood firm, tracking where Herc was going. His eyes widened behind his gold visor discovering that he was attempting to land on top of his head. “Shit…” Sev muttered.

As they soared in the sky, Valerie wrapped her arms around Herc’s helmeted head, blinding him. “GAH! LET GO, BITCH!” he grunted, helpless to remove her due to his arms being disabled.

“Ahhhhhh!” Valerie screamed, her body lifted in the air as they fell back down. She had Herc’s head in e vice grip, not wanting to let go.

As Sev prepared to evade his landing, a piercing line speared through the air, hitting Herc in the chest with such force and precision. Herc was sent flying back, and Valerie lost her grip on his head, sending her into a freefall.

The sound of the shot fired off was unmistakable to Sev. Turning his attention to the ship, he spotted Serina holding his railgun. She winced in pain and rolled her shoulder from the recoil of the weapon. Serina had a newfound realization of Sev’s strength for wielding such an armament.

As Herc crashed into the side of the building, a conspicuous hole pierced through his chest plate. Sev, quick to react, spotted Valerie flailing in the sky during her descent and moved urgently to save her. In a desperate cry, Valerie exclaimed, "AHHHH! SEV! DON’T LET ME FUCKING DIE!"

Activating his thrusters, Sev soared into the air, skillfully catching Valerie in his arms before executing a controlled descent, landing back on his feet. Panting heavily, Valerie found herself gazing up at her savior whilst being held in an intimate bridal carry. “You okay?” Sev asked with genuine worry in his tone.

Blushing, Valerie quickly nodded. “Yeah… yeah… Thanks for saving my ass, hotshot,” she muttered embarrassingly. “Did we get him?” Valerie continued, glancing over at the rubble Herc was lying in.

Sev recognized the hole in the merc’s chest and knew that a single shot from his railgun should be more than enough to put him down. But playing on the cautious side, he went to the radio and spoke to Serina. “Serina, how does he look up there?”

“Uh, I think he’s down… Jeez, how do you stand using this thing? It nearly dislocated my shoulder…” Serina groaned in response.

“Hm, do you think you can fire one last shot into that guy?” Sev inquired amusingly.

“Eh, sorry, tiger. I think I might hurt myself shooting this thing one more time.” Sev chuckled and nodded.

“Kira, can you do me a favor and use the ship’s weapons to finish him off?” Sev went to his second wife.

“Understood, boss. I would suggest you two keep your heads down,” she dutifully answered.

Watching his ship hover just above them, dual miniguns unfolded from under the ship’s nose. Covering Valerie’s body, Kira fired at Herc’s incapacitated body.

BRRRRRRRRR!

The sounds of miniguns rang as a hail of high-caliber bullets erupted from the ship, tearing through the air with lethal precision. Smoke and rubble flung into the sky as Herc was eviscerated. If he wasn’t flatlined then, he definitely was now. His once imposing armor was reduced to shreds, revealing the tattered remains of its user.

“Okay, I think he’s down, Kira,” Sev called out. However, Kira kept firing. “Kira, I said that’s enough,” he reiterated.

“What? Oh, right, of course, boss,” she quickly replied, disengaging the ship's weapons. “Sorry, you rarely let me use the ship’s weapons. I was having a little too much fun…”

“Hm, it’s okay, Kira. I know how fun it is,” Sev assured. “Would you be a dear and pick us up now?”

“Of course,” Kira diligently replied.

As the ship lowered, Sev boarded with Valerie still in his arms. “Kira set a course for our safe house. We need somewhere to lay low for a while,” he instructed setting Valerie down on her feet.

Nodding affirmingly, Kira closed the door behind them and ascended the ship into the atmosphere of Vexis, before launching into jump space to a destination unknown.

Allowed a breather from the hectic situation they found themselves in, Valerie retrieved her flash drive and wondered about its true value. “Wait, safe house? No, I need to get this to my employer now,” she exclaimed, waving the drive in the air.

“No,” Sev simply spoke. “We drew a lot of heat from the mess we left behind. The administrator, other mercs, and the authorities are probably searching for us. Whatever it is you got, I would suggest you just destroy it.”

Valerie’s violet eyes widened. “What? No! I will not. We went through hell getting this. And it’s worth a lot of creds!” she exclaimed, hiding it away from Sev.

“Hey, I’m not forcing you to do anything, it’s just a suggestion,” Sev sighed, heading over to his locker.

As Sev unburdened himself from his equipment, he spotted Serina standing close to him. Before he could speak, she lunged at him and wrapped her arms around his armored torso. Taken aback by this sudden display of affection, he returned the favor and hugged her back.

“What’s wrong?” he asked.

“Shut up…” Serina sternly replied, tightening her grip on him. “You had me worried… This entire mission was felt off… I should have said something… Augh… Sev… I thought you were going to die…” Her words were sincere and full of concern.

“I’m sorry for having you worry,” Sev spoke, tenderly rubbing her back. “But I’ve faced worse. It’s going to take a lot more than that to put me down,” he chuckled, trying to lighten the mood.

Smirking, Serina pulled away from their hug and composed herself. Turning her attention to Valerie, she strode up to her. Arching her brow, Valerie was suddenly struck in the face with a slap. “Hey! What the hell?!” she exclaimed painfully rubbing her cheek.

“That’s for putting Sev’s life at risk,” Serina explained. Then, pulling her in for a hug, she continued, “And this is for saving him.” Valerie had a mix of feelings. For one, she hated when other people put their hands on her. However, considering the circumstances, Serina was justified in slapping her.

“Sorry, Hermana…” Valerie awkwardly returned the hug. “I didn’t expect any of that to happen. I understand if you hate me now. If you want, after we part ways, you will never see me again…” she uttered. Valerie felt overwhelmingly guilty. However, saying that hurt like hell since Sev was close to her, and she didn’t want to lose him.

“Ugh, shut up and stop trying to pity yourself,” Serina hissed in a rather playful tone. “Sev clearly cares about you. It’s not up to me to decide whether he wants to see you or not.”

“Oh, right, sorry,” Valerie muttered. She could certainly admire her tastefully venom.

Once settled in jump space, Kira got up from the pilot seat and searched for her dependable husband. “You okay, boss?” she asked, approaching him for a hug.

“Yes, Kira. I’m fine,” he warmly replied, accepting her embrace and gently petting her head. “Although, my armor may need repairs. Do you mind helping me when we reach the safe house?”

“Of course, boss,” the gray-haired wife hummed, rubbing her cheek into his chest.

“You seem awfully content knowing that Sev almost died, Kira,” Serina spoke, grabbing at her sore shoulder.

“I’ve known Sev long enough to say he would have figured something out,” Kira remarked, pulling away from Sev. “You should know better than that.”

“No, Kira. Serina was right to be worried. I was ill-prepared for that situation. If it weren’t for Valerie, well, let’s say my fate would be uncertain. Thank you, Valerie.” Sev gave a respectful nod toward the netrunner.

“Ah, it was the least I could do,” she stiffly replied knowing her part in the precarious encounter with the mercs and security. “But you saved my ass once again, hotshot. I should really be thank you…” Valerie found herself trying to conceal her blushing cheeks.

Shaking his head, Sev strode over to Valerie and enveloped her in a hug. Her chest fluttered at this affectionate gesture. It had been a bit since she was this intimate with anyone. Valerie reveled in his presence and hummed delightfully.

However, a quick glance beyond him revealed Serina and Kira, their facial expressions tinged with leering jealousy. Sensing the tension, she abruptly jerked away from Sev. “Ahem, thanks, bro, erh, hotshot,” she nervously stuttered, attempting to mask her fleeting vulnerability with casual banter.

Offering an awkward smile to Sev’s wives, they just rolled their eyes and pulled their husband away from her. “Come now. You need medical attention,” Serina sternly informed.

“I don’t think that’s necessary. I feel fine,” Sev objected. With a mean glare, Serina inserted a strong elbow into his side. “Okay, okay. I’m coming…” he resigned, offering Valerie a shrug.

Valerie smirked and chuckled to herself, amused at the scene of her typically stout friend bending to the will of his lovers.

-

The safe house Sev spoke of was nestled in the seclusion snowy planet, constructed into the side of a mountain. Apart from his ship, it offered a safe haven for the trio whenever they desired respite from their interstellar journeys. Emerging from the remnants of an old Coalition outpost, its transformation into a cozy and clandestine refuge came at a considerable cost, evolving some substantial investment and a few owed favors.

Equipped with a hangar to dock his ship and essential amenities for leisurely living, the safe house could be considered a lavish domicile. However, Sev was in denial believing it so.

Stepping inside the main living area, Valerie’s eyes widened observing the cozy safe house. She believed that it would just be some dreary bunker. There was a large living room and kitchen area like you would find in a high-end home. “Wow, perhaps laying low won’t be as terrible as I thought…” Valerie muttered to herself.

“Yaayyy, we’re home!” Kira exclaimed, strolling past Valerie, and stretching her arms with Serina following closely behind with her helmet off.

Sensing Sev’s presence behind her, Valerie turned to him and spoke, “You never told me you had a secret penthouse, hotshot. How come I never received an invite?”

“Most of this is relatively new since I wanted Serina and Kira to have somewhere comfortable besides my ship,” he replied casually. “Plus, it defeats the purpose if I were to invite you. With the amount of trouble that tends to come your way, it would be unwise to do so.”

Valerie squinted into his gold visor, now with a notable crack etched in it. “Well, I’m here now, aren’t I?” she remarked.

“Well that’s different since you came here with us,” Sev retorted. Valerie sighed and rolled her eyes.

“What, you can’t just pick me up then? Jeez, you’re inconsiderate.”

“Hm, I thought you wouldn’t be interested.”

“Huh? I’m always interested in you!” Valerie blurted out rather loudly. An awkward silence hung in the air as she stared up at him. Realizing what she said she caught a glance at Serina and Kira leering at her from behind the kitchen island. “Aye, sorry… I didn’t mean it like that…” Valerie awkwardly backtracked, grabbing at her arm.

“Hhm, I missed you too,” Sev spoke amusingly, injecting a hint of teasing humor to ease the tension. Valerie felt flush, wondering if he was flirting with her or not. But of course not, it would be suicide to do so in right front of his two wives.

“Serina, could you go get some spare clothes for Valerie? She might be our guest for a little while,” he politely requested, trying to diffuse the sudden tension in the air. However, this seemingly considerate gesture unintentionally exacerbated the situation. Serina, now tasked with providing ‘her’ clothes to a woman who seemed openly enamored to her husband only made her more jealous and frustrated.

“Tsk, why does it always have to be my clothes? Why not Kira?!” Serina complained. The awareness of Valerie’s attraction to Sev lingered, even as they claimed to have a sibling-like bond. Valerie’s once playful flirting had evolved into something more, and Serina keenly discerned the shift. Drawing from her own experiences, she recognized the difference; after all, she and Sev shared a similar dynamic when they were just friends.

“Serina…” Sev reiterated in a stern tone. Rolling her amber eyes, she snarled annoyingly and strode down the hall toward their bedroom, deferring to her husband’s request.

“Hm, I think I need to have a short word with Serina,” Sev mused. “Kira, would you be so kind and show Valerie to the spare?” A bit apprehensive at first, Kira obediently nodded and gestured for Valerie to follow her.

Ushering her down the hall, Kira offered a small tour of the place. “Here’s your room,” the gray-haired girl pointed. “Our bedroom is just across from yours, so if you need anything, just kindly knock.” Valerie’s stomach fluttered with intrigue at the idea of Sev sharing a bed with his wives. Curiosity and alluring arousal lingered in her mind, picturing what that must be like.

“Such a stud…” Valerie involuntarily thought to herself.

“There’s a mini gym over there if you want to work out, and we have a bathhouse at the end of the hall,” Kira continued, finishing the brief tour. “Oh, your room doesn’t have a bathroom. Luckily, there’s one next door to your room,” she quickly added.

“A bathhouse?! Wow, you guys have a luxurious home, Hermana,” Valerie exclaimed, utterly impressed. Kira arched her brow at the strange moniker she was given. With some deliberation with her high-functioning brain, she quickly deduced that it was Spanish.

“Thank you for the kind words,” Kira kindly bowed her head. “Sev spent a lot of money building this place for me and Serina’s comfort.”

“Oh? How generous, hotshot…”

“I trust you won’t be sharing the location of this place,” Kira cautiously continued.

Valerie nodded affirmingly. “Of course. I would never do that to Sev…” she trailed off, her face unknowingly going flush thinking about him. Discovering Kira squinting and pouting her lips at her, she quickly stammered, “And you guys! Yes… I wouldn’t dream of doing that!”

Kira’s suspicious stare seemed to linger on Valerie forever. But sighing, she spoke, “You stink.” Valerie’s eyes widened in bewilderment at this sudden remark. “You may use the bathhouse while it’s unoccupied. There should be a towel in your room already. Serina will leave clothes for you to borrow on your bed,” she instructed, turning on her heels and retreating to the presumed master bedroom that she shared with Sev and Serina.

Left alone, Valerie couldn’t help but feel a twinge of embarrassment. Never had she harbored such warm feelings toward Sev. Perhaps deep down, there was subconscious jealousy brewing within her. His caring and loving toward his wives struck a chord, and she found herself yearning for that same attention. This introspection led Valerie to ponder Sev’s change of demeanor over the years. In the past, he exuded impulsiveness and a brazen charm she found captivating. Now, he evolved into a more mature and stoic figure, though traces of that alluring charm still lingered, a quality she still adored.

Slapping her cheeks, Valerie whaffed her coat, wondering if she really did stink. “Augh, dammit…” she murmured. She was indeed a little musty from her arduous mission not so long ago.

Retreating to her room, she stripped out of her attire. Carefully setting down the valuable hard drive on a nearby desk, she strode off to the bathhouse.

-

Once bathed, Valerie strode out into the hallway, letting out a heavy sigh of relief. It had been a while since she had a proper bathing experience. Wrapped in a towel, she dried her hair as she walked back inside her room.

Finding a few sets of neatly stacked clothes on the bed, she smirked thankfully reading a note saying, “I’m lending you some extra clothes and underwear since you will be our guest for a bit. You should be able to fit in them. If not, let me know. - Serina.”

“How thoughtful…” Valerie muttered with a warm grin on her face.

Slipping on the clothes, Valerie examined herself in the mirror. The casual setting prompted her to forgo the bra, finding it uncomfortable. Studying her reflection, sported a tank top paired with some comfortable sweats. As her violet eyes scrutinized the mirror, they lingered on the teasingly alluring cleavage. She smirked, admiring Serina’s similar taste in casual attire.

Turning her attention to the table, she leered at the data drive lying there. Valerie needed to get that thing off her hands as soon as possible like a hot potato. The longer she had it, the riskier it would become for her. However, she had a sense of comfort knowing that she was secure in Sev’s safe house for now.

Deciding that this could be a mini getaway, Valerie pushed her responsibilities to the side, removing the drive out of sight until it was time to return to the field.

Stepping out of her room, she explored that safe house to discover that Sev, Serina, and Kira were nowhere to be found. “Huh, they still must be in their room…” Valerie concluded.

Pouting her lips, she was looking forward to spending some casual time with Sev, and his wives of course. Valerie certainly enjoyed their company.

Finding another note resting on the kitchen island, Valerie arched her brow and picked it up. “Help yourself to the fridge or pantry. - hotshot.” Valerie giggled at Sev writing the nickname she had given him.

“Don’t mind if I do,” the netrunner mused.

After some time, Valerie lolled about on the sizable couch in the living room area, lazily watching some movies they had. The sudden sound of a door sliding open down the hall caused her ears to perk up immediately.

Sitting up she swiveled her head around to see Serina and Kira exit their room: they wore simple t-shirts and rather skimpy shorts. She discerned a glazed look in their eyes and imbued an utterly satisfied glow. However, before Valerie could think anything of it, her attention was caught by Sev following closely behind them. Her eyes widened observing him in his casual attire; he sported some simple cotton shorts and a t-shirt that traced his muscular frame perfectly.

Her face turned flushed at how attractive he was. Valerie always forgot how handsome Sev was under all that armor. Feeling her nose about to bleed, she quickly jerked her head out of sight and gushed quietly to herself. Her stomach fluttered with anticipation and excitement. Why was she feeling like this? Sev is supposed to be a brother to her!

Peeping over the couch again, Valerie was met by a figure blocking her view. Tilting her head up, she saw Sev looking down at her. “Oh, hey, hotshot…” Valerie uttered, entranced by his dark eyes. “Ahem, uh, what took you so long? Aye, you’re a horrible host,” she continued, pushing her warm feelings down.

“Sorry, I had some… business… to attend to. Serina was getting a bit feisty,” Sev answered, keeping his tone down. Valerie picked up on what he was alluding to immediately. Her face got red hot as she glanced beyond him.

Serina and Kira looked very happy and relaxed. They nudged and snickered with each other, presumably gossiping about their recent nefarious activities. “Augh, Sev. you can’t be speaking of such things. I know it’s your business, but I don’t think your wives would appreciate you sharing that information with me,” Valerie quietly exclaimed, trying to maintain a casual demeanor. But her curious mind couldn’t help but wonder what an erotic scene could have looked like, assuming the three did it together.

“Apologies,” Sev uncharacteristically stammered, embarrassingly rubbing the back of his neck. “I shouldn’t have said that, I don’t know why I said that.”

Valerie flashed a knowing grin. “Hm, perhaps you’re reverting back to your brazen self with me around. I suppose you can’t help it. I know I can be rather… charming,” she remarked.

Rolling his eyes, Sev palmed Valerie’s face with his big hand and playfully forced her down onto the couch. “Hey! Aye! Stop that,” she giggled, playfully grabbing at his forearm.

This ruckus, however, attracted the attention of Serina and Kira. “Sev, could you come over here and make your wives some dinner?” Serina spoke, trying to hold back an angry tone.

“Yeah, make me food!” Kira jumped in. “Erh, please…” she quietly added.

Chuckling, Sev let go of Valerie’s face. “Of course,” he dutifully replied. “Do you want something to eat, Valerie?”

“You, cooking? Thanks, but I’ll pass. I already ate,” Valerie uttered, her tone tinged with bewilderment. Knowing Sev back then, he was never the one to cook any sort of food.

“Hm, you’re missing out then,” he replied, strolling toward the kitchen.

Peeking over the couch again, Valerie saw Serina and Kira intimately clinging onto Sev. The two attractive women purred and nestled into him, trying to lean up for a kiss as he prepared to cook. Her face turned flush as he indulged their needy request with a deep and affectionate kiss.

Valerie’s mind abruptly traced back to their younger days when they shared a bed from time to time to relieve their stress. Sev was always a good kisser and a great bed companion. She involuntarily began to nibble the corner of her lip watching him exchange affections with Serina and Kira.

Her peeping gaze was abruptly interrupted by Sev glancing at her in the corner of his eye, forcing her to retreat behind the couch swiftly.

Her doubts about Sev’s cooking abilities swiftly shifted as the aroma of delectable food filled the air. Her stomach rumbled, craving something that wasn’t a MRE or microwavable. Valerie kept glancing over the couch, eyeing the food he was making.

“Dammit… Sev really has changed for the better…” Valerie mumbled, pleasantly surprised as he served up delicious-looking meals for his wives. Observing how providing he was made Valerie even more attracted to him. She was jealous of Serina and Kira, only if she had a man like that.

Collapsing on her back, she rubbed her belly and stared blankly at the bag of chips and a pathetic cup of noodles she took from their pantry. The scent of food suddenly hovered over her caused Valerie to look up to see Sev offering a plate.

“Here, you look hungry,” he spoke with a knowing grin. Before she could try and object, he just neatly placed the plate onto her lap and walked away.

“Aye, why are you so considerate all of a sudden…” Valerie muttered to herself, blushing. Her feelings for Sev swelled.

With a full belly, Valerie let out a sigh of satisfaction. Kira was so kind to take her plate and clean it for her while she lounged about on the couch. Her attention was drawn to Sev walking into the living room with a case of what she presumed was beer.

“What’s this?” Valerie curiously inquired.

“Didn’t you say you wanted to celebrate with some drinks?” he responded, resting the case on the coffee table. Perplexed, she was surprised he considered this an occasion to celebrate, he nearly got seriously hurt, or worse.

“Sev, are you serious? This job hardly went as planned. You nearly got killed,” Serina chimed in as if she read her mind, plopping herself down across from Valerie. “Plus you rarely drink! Hmmm, what’s wrong with you,” the raven-haired girl suspiciously added. Valerie tried her best not to share eye contact with Serina feeling her scrutinizing eyes on her.

“I thought we did fine,” Sev causally spoke, taking a seat next to Serina. Serina leered at him and pressed her fingers against his back. “Hey! Owe, stop that, I’m still a little sore…” he winced, grabbing her wrist.

“Hmph, you just want to drink because of Valerie,” Serina jealously remarked. Sev held an uneasy smile.

“Well, you’re half right…” he admitted, grabbing a bottle from the case and popping that cap. Serina arched her brow. “Even though the mission was a bit… shaky. This one might be one for the books. It’s been a while since I had any sort of challenge.”

Serina gave her husband a bewildered facial expression. “Out of all the missions we’ve done together, you think that this one is one of the most memorable! You’re insane!”

“Oh, Hermana, he used to be worse,” Valerie playfully interjected, helping herself to a bottle of beer. “I would admit, this whole ordeal was a bit ill-prepared… However, back in the day, hotshot over here used wing almost every mission we went on.”

Serina’s eyes widened upon this revelation. When she met him, he was always calculated and meticulous with their missions. This information both intrigued her and made her a little jealous since Valerie seemed to have a deep history with Sev.

“Heh, his famous words were always, ‘I guess we’ll find out’, or something similar to that. It’s been a while.” Valerie took a swing from her bottle. Sev let out a chuckle, reminiscing the past.

“It’s, ‘We’ll learn as we go’, Valerie,” he corrected.

“Hah! Yes! That! Ah… you were so imprudent back then, pendejo.”

Serina jealously glanced between the two as they laughed together. Sev was never this agreeable. She envied Valerie for bringing out a side of Sev she never got to know. Her squinting eyes flickered to attention as Sev offered her a drink from his bottle.

“Here, have some,” he kindly gestured, pulling her into him. Serina blushed as her jealousy washed away for the moment amidst his caring nature.

Serina reluctantly accepted his offer and took a sip. It had been a while since she drank, she had been long overdue for a relaxing buzz. Stealing the bottle away from him, she casually sipped away. Sev remained unfazed and retrieved another drink.

Finishing the dishes, Kira stepped around the couch and casually settled down on Sev’s left, resting her head against his shoulder. Valerie observed the trio affectionately cuddling together, conjuring strange feelings within her.

“So, what is it like sharing one man?” Valerie cautiously asked Serina and Kira. “Do you guys fight over him?” she humorously added.

Serina rubbed her chin in contemplation. “Hm, it was a little awkward at first. But Kira and I worked things out. She’s almost like a sister to me in some strange sort of way. I had to teach her a lot of things when she transitioned into her body,” the pixie-haired girl answered. Kira chuckled delightfully at being referred to as a sister to Serina. This proved to be a testament to their relationship.

“As for fighting over Sev, I suppose we do sometimes. But for the most part, we get along pretty well,” she continued, taking a swig.

“Hm, I would say that you three are cute together. I’m glad you guys locked him down. I was afraid he would die alone,” Valerie remarked, chuckling teasingly.

“Yeah? And how’s your love life going?” Sev snapped back, eliciting a chuckle from Serina and Kira. Valerie froze with embarrassment mid-sip.

“Ahem, uh, well, about that…” she nervously stammered. “It’s just that there aren’t any men out there that can handle me I suppose,” she continued pompously.

“You got that right,” Sev remarked.

“What the hell is that supposed to mean?” Valerie replied with some venom.

“I don’t need to explain myself.”

“No, no, really, go ahead, pendejo, explain yourself,” Valerie hissed.

Rolling his eyes, Sev took a drink. He then proceeded to describe Valerie’s feisty and mischievous nature. He even went far enough to reveal some of her personal quirks that only he knew. More giggles quietly escaped Serina and Kira’s lips upon these silly revelations. “Augh! Enough of that! Ugh, don’t say it out loud!” Valerie exclaimed, her ears burning with sheer embarrassment.

Chugging her beer, she quickly grabbed another and resumed drinking. Valerie wouldn’t say she was an alcoholic, but she certainly enjoyed it enough to consider it a go-to activity to relax and relieve her nerves.

“Aye aye aye, enough about me, let’s talk about you now,” Valerie shifted the subject. “Hey, girls, did you know that back in the day, Sev was a playboy?” Serina and Kira couldn’t help but be curiously amused.

“Oh brother, here we go…” Sev resigned, sipping his beverage.

Valerie grinned deviously and began to reveal Sev’s less-than-desirable past. “Yup, he was a real player back in the day. Always so cocky, and always flirted with other women.” This revelation caused the two wives to leer at their husband. “Don’t worry, girls, I was there to keep him in line. I made sure he didn’t run off with any ladies, at least to my knowledge.”

“Yup…” Sev quietly agreed.

“Heh, this pendejo thought he was hot shit, that’s why I call him hotshot.”

Sev’s eyes were left dejected. He was aware of his past behavior and hated himself for it. He made every effort to try and erase his old self. As distasteful learning about how Sev used to be, Serina and Kira remained engrossed and amused. Sev usually never talked about his history, so this was an excellent avenue to satiate their curiosity.

“Did you also know that Se-,” Valerie tried to say but was interrupted by Sev.

“Okay! That’s enough about me! Let’s just drink and enjoy the evening!”

“I don’t think so. I want to listen to what Valerie has to say. You never tell me anything about your upbringing,” Serina objected. Sev squinted annoyingly.

“Yeah, I want to learn more too!” Kira joined.

Valerie chuckled and flashed Sev a devilish smile. “Well, you girls better have a drink, this will be a long one.” Serina chugged her beer and grabbed another bottle.

“Okay, well, while you girls gossip about me, I’m hitting the bed,” Sev tried to escape his impending doom, but to his dismay, Serina and Kira clung onto his body and held him down.

“Ah ah ah, you stay. I want to see your reaction,” Serina commanded, displaying a devilish grin.

“Mhm, stay, boss,” Kira added in a dainty tone.

“Evil, both of you,” Sev leered at his two lovers. They giggled mischievously in unison.

“Kira, do you not want a drink?” Valerie inquired, noticing the gray-haired girl’s avoidance of grabbing a bottle for herself.

“Oh, Sev doesn't let me drink,” Kira innocently answered.

“Aye aye aye, Sev, you can’t just control her like that, let her do what she wants!”

“What? No, it’s not because of that, I’m just looking out for her, that’s all…” Kira objected.

“Oh come on, just a little drink won’t hurt anybody. We’re in the safety of your luxurious safe house. You have to let her experience the fun things in life,” Valerie pressed.

“She doesn’t even like alcohol,” Sev spoke.

“Hey, I never said that!” Kira exclaimed.

“Yeah, see, you’re just being a control freak, let the girl try it out once, if she doesn't like it, she doesn’t like it, and if she does, well…”

Sev sighed, shaking his head with authority. However, he was met with Kira giving him innocent whining doe eyes. “No, don’t do that. Stop it,” he ordered, trying to avert his eyes away from his lovely wife.

“You forced me to do this, let me try!” Kira whined, pushing her face closer to his. Sev groaned, struggling against her cuteness, but it was too much for him to handle.

“Fine, fine! One drink, that’s it,” he finally conceded.

Kira cheered happily and swiftly grabbed a bottle. Popping the cap for her, Sev watched anxiously as she took a small sip. “Blah, this tastes strange. I knew beer had a particular palate, but I didn't know it was this strong.”

“It’s not about the taste, it’s about the buzz, Hermana,” Valerie chuckled.

“Welp you don’t like it, give me the bottle,” Sev declared, trying to take the drink from her hands.

“No! Get away! I want to keep trying. I'm curious to feel what it is like to have a buzz!” Kira cutely hissed, pulling the bottle away, and taking a bigger swig. She winced and held a gag from the strong taste blanketing her tastebuds.

“Well, now that we’re all drinking, why don’t I begin?” Valerie began.

“Please don’t,” Sev pleaded one last time, struggling to break free from his two lover’s grasps.

“Too bad, hotshot.”

For the next couple of hours, Valerie described Sev’s past and told tales of their adventures together. The girls shared laughs while Sev sat reluctantly, being held hostage by his two wives. At the same time, the drinks flowed and one bottle turned into two, then three, and so on.

Kira only got to her second bottle. Being new to drinking, she was a super lightweight. Her body rested heavily on Sev. Her eyes were heavily glazed and her processes were impaired. But as incoherent as she was, Kira felt warm and good inside. All she wanted to do was hug and kiss Sev, maybe even a little more…

“That was a really good story, what do you think, tiger?” Serina chuckled, noticeably tipsy. Sev just sat there emotionless as Kira peppered his face with kisses. “Hmm, come here, give momma a kiss,” she cooed, wanting some love from her husband.

As Serina and Kira planted kisses all over Sev’s face, Valerie noted the small tattoos etched behind their right ears and the noticeable sleeve on Serina’s left forearm. However, her attention was diverted from the awareness of watching them kiss. It was clear that they were horned up and ready for some lovemaking.

“I love you, hmmm, you’re so handsome,” Serina hummed, planting her lips on his cheek.

Kira shifted her body onto his, draping her leg over his lap. Wrapping her arms around his neck, she locked lips with him. As Sev allowed his lovers to have their way with him, his eyes turned to Valerie, awkwardly sitting across from them. Her cheeks had a tipsy blush to them as she sipped her bottle.

“Mphm, calm down, girls. We have a guest,” Sev uttered, attempting to separate himself from his wives, however, Serina and Kira refused to back down.

“No…” Kira whined, struggling to inch her lips back onto his.

“Tsk, let her watch, she sure likes to ogle you all the time anyway,” Serina added.

“Eh? What the hell is that supposed to mean?” Valerie replied defensively.

“Hmph, don’t play coy with me, Valerie. I see how you look at Sev. You want him, and it’s painfully obvious. I don’t care what you say about him being like a sibling to you.” Serina’s words were unfiltered from her drunkness, causing an awkward silence to hang in the air between them.

“Hey, he’s my friend, so I can look at him however I want,” Valerie snapped back.

“Well, he’s taken, so stop being super flirty with him!”

Sev sat there awkwardly with Kira solely focused on drunkenly kissing him as the two fierce women clashed.

“I am not being flirty! It’s just how I act in general with him, you barely even know me!” Valerie tipsily argued.

“Girl, I can read you like a book. I know if someone is being playful or not. You can deny it all you want but I know the truth. Jeez, are you that dense in realizing your feelings?” Serina declared.

“Hey, be nice, Serina,” Sev chided sternly. Serina squinted, ceding to him.

“Sorry… I didn’t mean to come off like that…” the rave-haired wife spoke. “But… Sev, isn’t it obvious that she likes you? You can’t be that oblivious,” she added.

Valerie was left stunned by what Serina said. As if slapped by the hard truth, all she could do was sit there, her face blushing and heart pounding. Glancing at Sev, Valerie's stomach churned wondering what he would say.

“Well...” he began, not knowing what to say but the pressure of Serina’s grasp on his face prompted him to continue, “Sorry, Valerie… I have noticed you being extra flirty as of late.”

Valerie's mouth fell agape. She felt embarrassed and betrayed. Serina triumphantly stuck her tongue at her as she released his face. “Ha ha, I told you!” she laughed. However, in the realization of his testimony, she exclaimed, “Wait… You knew this entire time and you chose to engage with her anyway? Ugh, Sev!”

“What? She’s one of my closest friends, I didn’t want to be a buzzkill.”

Serina leered at her him. Then, with a drunken smirk she turned back to Valerie and spoke, “Hm, if you like him that much, I suppose you don’t mind watching us enjoy our husband in front of you.” Serina proceeded to join Kira in kissing him again. Planting her soft lips on his neck, she began to trace her hands up and down his muscular body.

Valerie sat there in utter bafflement and arousal. She thought Serina was evil for taunting her like this. “Kira, let’s give our little homewrecker a show,” Serina ordered, momentarily releasing her lips from his neck.

“Homewrecker?!” Valerie screamed to herself in pure bafflement.

Kira hummed in acknowledgment and slipped her soft hands under his shirt. “Hey, woah, stop that, augh… girls, come on, not right now. Let’s save this for later,” Sev softly protested as he attempted to avert his eyes away from his guest.

“No! I want you now,” Kira whined, nestling her face in his neck, hiking his shirt further up his body, revealing his muscular torso.

“Shoosh it, we’re showing your little friend who you belong to…” Serina whispered into his ear and bit his ear lobe.

Locking eyes with Valerie, Sev couldn't help but feel mildly embarrassed. However, he discovered that his close friend was biting her lip and rubbing her loins watching the erotic scene before her.

“Augh… sorry, Valerie… As you can see, Serina and Kira are very drunk right now,” apologized for his two wive’s behavior.

“We’re not drunk… hmmm, we just wuv you so much…” Kira mewled, snuggling her body into his.

As embarrassed as Valerie should have felt, she was oddly kind of enjoying the show. She was riddled with jealousy and arousal, reminiscing how she would kiss Sev like they were. Valerie didn’t know what was wrong with her, she should have felt offended that Serina was taunting her. But perhaps it was the alcohol making her very agreeable at the moment.

Before she could reply to Sev, her eyes were drawn to Serina and Kira groping and kneading his crotch. She was certain that she could make out his stiffening outline.

“You see that, Valerie? Hmm, this is all ours and not yours. You wish you could get some of this,” Serina sneered, planting a long sensual lick along Sev’s cheek and gripping his cock over his shorts, eliciting a groan from him.

Valerie watched as Kira slowly lifted his shirt up his body revealing his chiseled god-like torso. “Aye aye aye, he’s so hot…” she thought, biting her lip.

Things only got more erotic as Serina and Kira began to plant kisses all over his pecs, tracing down to his lower abdomen. Sev was noticeably hard now. Valerie cursed to herself thinking about his cock. She hadn’t realized how much she missed it until now; it had been some time since she had been properly laid.

Sev half-heartedly tried to pry his lovely wives from him, but they had him in their grasps, quite literally. “Augh, I think it’s a good idea to call it a night soon. There’s no stopping them right now,” he uttered, clearly enjoying his predicament too much to stop.

To his surprise, Valerie just slowly shook her head. A look of need and lust glinted in her eyes. It was evident that she liked what she was seeing. Sev’s heart raced as he felt his chest swelling seeing how alluring Valerie was particularly looking in this very moment. Perhaps it was the alcohol working its way into his system. But Valerie just cast this attractive glow that seemed so nostalgic. And it certainly didn’t help that Serina and Kira’s touchy hands were making him ravenous.

Sev was torn with his feelings. He didn’t want to admit his attraction toward her; that should have been left in the past. Valerie was one of his closest friends! But also a friend he also slept with on several occasions… He pondered why they never got together. They had great chemistry. However, that was during his ‘hotshot’ days when he had different priorities in mind.

But now, with his newfound responsibility to his family's lineage, his true feelings for Valerie surged. Perhaps he was a little drunk, but Sev found himself flashing a knowing glint toward Valerie’s way, causing her alluring violet eyes to widen.

Directing her attention with his eyes, he led her to his exposed chest. Valerie nibbled on her index finger, admiring his physic. Liking where this was going, Sev led her lower. She sexily licked her lips observing how Serina and Kira were stroking his meat under his shorts. She wanted to ride on that big cock of his so badly.

It felt a little wrong to exchange suggestive looks with someone who wasn’t his wives. However, his duties to his family crossed his mind. Valerie was a strong and capable woman. She had all the traits he found attractive in a woman, physically and emotionally.

His primal male instincts were only enhanced by the subtle buzz of the alcohol coursing through his body and his now raging cock straining against his two lover’s hands. Acting on his desires, he showed a knowing smirk and gestured for Valerie to come his way.

Valerie gasped. Squeezing her loins, she was helplessly wet from his alluring gaze and sexy body. She wasn’t sure what to feel about his offer. “Is that what I think he means?” she mused. What would Serina and Kira think? Would they be mad if she came and joined their little concoction of love?

However, her questions were washed away with another gesture from Sev, more affirming this time. Valerie discovered a look in his eyes that she hadn’t seen in a while. A look of want, a look of need, a look of desire…

Gulping, she understood what he wanted. Taking one last swig of her drink, Valerie got up from the couch and slowly strode her way over to him. But as she was about to reach the trio, Serina got up from the couch and spoke, “I think we’ve given Valerie enough of our little show. Come on, tiger, take us to bed. I need some loving, now.”

There was an awkward feeling in the air as Valerie stood in no man’s land. Serina glanced over at her, and arched her brow, wondering why she was so near them.

“I was just heading to bed, hehe…” Valerie uttered nervously, trying to contain a disappointed expression. Serina slowly nodded at her explanation.

Slowly gathering herself, Kira stood up as well. “Come on, boss. I wanna fuck,” she blurted.

“My god, Kira, hehe,” Serina giggled. She always found it cute whenever Kira spoke in a vulgar manner.

“Um, right… then let’s get to it, shall we?” Sev slowly replied as he sat up, trying to mask his disappointment; he was on the verge of reconnecting with Valerie, and he felt a little bothered by this interruption.

“Uh, goodnight, Valerie,” Sev spoke as he was being tugged away.

“Oh, um, yeah, goodnight, Sev…” Valerie abashedly replied, grabbing at her arm. However, as he was taken away, she was met with one last devilish grin from Serina, before they disappeared down the hall.

“That bitch…” she thought jealously.

Valerie slowly ran her hand down her face. She was notably annoyed that Sev was dragged away from her. She was certain of what Sev wanted. He wanted her to join them. Her face got red hot as the prospect of a possible foursome crossed her mind. Well, assuming the girls would even allow her to share their man with her.

But perhaps it was the alcohol. It could be that Sev just wasn’t in his right mind. This will probably blow over in the morning. As Valerie proceeded to her room, she couldn’t help but shake this feeling of longing. The feeling of being with a man allured her, but not just any man, Sev.

She couldn't understand why she found it so hot seeing two girls eagerly seeking his attention. The way they hugged him, kissed him, groped him… It was so erotic. It was as if Valerie’s primal instincts were being dragged out of her. The prospect of a strong male having many women to mate with seemed so attractive. It made her pussy wet and her ovaries quiver.

Slapping her cheeks, Valerie let out a heavy sigh and retreated to her room.

-

Valerie gasped as she woke up in a cold sweat. “Ugh… I can’t sleep…” she muttered.

Checking the time, it was only about 2 AM. Since she got to bed, she had been tossing and turning, struggling to get that scene of Serina and Kira with Sev. She just wanted to run her tongue along his chiseled abs and choke on the big cock of his. God, she was helplessly horny.

That, combined with a nagging headache which mostly likely resulted from all that drinking she had done earlier, she simply could not sleep. So slowly rolling out of bed, she exited her room for some water and something to soothe her discomfort.

The kitchen area was dim, lit by only a few ambient lights on the ceiling. Downing a glass of water, Valerie inquisitively tapped her lip as wondered where they kept any pain pills. Standing on her toes, she squinted into the dark cabinet. Carefully digging through various miscellaneous items, she was startled by the sounds of someone walking down the hall.

Jolting, she quickly settled on the heels of her feet and spun around. Her violet eyes widened to see that it was Sev wearing nothing but some boxers. She wasted no time tracing his god-like body until stopping at his crotch. Valerie subconsciously bit her lip as she gawked at him.

“What are you doing up this late, Valerie?” he curiously asked, surprised to see her here.

“Me? Oh, um, I couldn't sleep properly and I was just looking for something my headache. Ugh, I think I drank too much…” she swiftly replied, her cheeks getting flushed.

Sev slowly nodded and strode around the island table to her. However, once Valerie fully came into his view, he stopped and immediately tilted his eyes down. Following his eyes, Valerie gasped discovering she was only in her tanktop and panties.

“Hey! Look away you pervert,” she hissed with a playful undertone, covering her crotch with her hands. She felt so exposed and embarrassed, but at the same time, she wanted him to look at her in her current state.

“Hm, I didn’t say anything when you eyed me up,” he remarked with a chuckle. Valerie’s heart skipped. Her eyes drew back down to his crotch once more. “Hey, stop staring, pervert…” he teased.

Valerie broke her gaze and averted her eyes away from him. “Why is he toying with me like this?? Augh, this pendejo…” she bashfully thought, pouting her lips.

She stumbled back as Sev approached her, only for him to reach for the top shelf of the cabinet she was probing through. “Here,” the nearly nude Sev spoke, retrieving a pill from a capsule.

“Oh, thanks…” Valerie replied, taking the pill from his hand and popping it onto her tongue before downing it with water.

Settling her glass back down, she returned her attention to Sev once more. His muscled form made her squeeze her loins. “So, um, may I ask why you are up so late?” Valerie awkwardly inquired.

Sev opened the fridge and retrieved a greenish liquid contained in a plastic bottle. “Me? I’m also having some trouble sleeping…” he casually answered. “I guess we’re on the same boat, right?” Valerie chuckled and nodded.

As she drank his beverage, Valerie nibbled on her lip observing his body again. God, she wanted him so badly. Reminded of their suggestive interaction not too long ago, she wondered if that was a just-in-the-moment thing or something he truly wanted. She had to know.

“Hey, Sev, could we talk?” Valerie asked, holding a steady tone.

“Aren’t we talking right now?” he answered in a joking manner. Valerie rolled her eyes.

“You know what I mean…”

Understanding what Valerie was trying to allude to, he carefully put away his drink. “Yeah… I- it was about earlier… right?” he spoke bluntly. An awkward silence hung in the air as Valerie struggled to find the words to reply to him.

“Erh, yeah… About earlier…” she reiterated, fiddling her thumbs together. “Did you mean what you meant? Or were you just drunk?” Sev looked visibly tense. “Because I understand if it was something in the heat of the moment: with you everyone being tipsy and your wives touching you up. Heh, I’m sure you didn’t mean anything by it, right? You were just horny, plus you’re a womanizer so it couldn’t be helped.” Valerie’s little joke didn’t help to ease the strange tension in the air.

A brief silence hung between them, making Valerie increasingly more embarrassed. “You don’t have to say anything, I understand, heh,” she declared, mistaking his silence for his answer.

“I meant what I meant,” Sev spoke affirmingly. Valerie’s heart thumped in her chest. “It wasn’t the alcohol, or Serina and Kira touching me up. Well maybe a little, but that’s not the point.” Valerie’s throat got dry. What was happening right now? Was he professing his true feelings right now?

“Sev…” she trailed off.

“I know it’s only been a day since we reacquainted with each other, but spending time with you again caused me to reflect on our relationship. I know I’m not entirely the same person I was back then. I had different priorities then, but now, things have changed. I understand our …connection… was complicated back then…”

Valerie’s breathing got shallow and heavy. It was never like Sev to get sentimental, so this meant that he truly meant what he was saying.

“But the truth is… I hadn’t realized how much I missed you until now,” he declared, clenching his fists. “I regret how I acted in the past. I know how much you cared about me. I was young and stupid. My ambitions blinded me, I should have committed to our relationship…” His tone was heavy with remorse. “I’m sorry I left when I did. It wasn’t fair to you, I should have brought you with me.”

Valerie smiled warmly, this heartfelt exchange caused her chest to swell with affection. “You don’t need to apologize for that. I understand why you had to go. I never held that against you,” she assured as she approached Sev and placed a tender hand on his left cheek.

“So much has changed, Valerie,” Sev stated, carefully grasping her wrist. “I have his newfound responsibility to my family’s name.” Sev locked eyes with Valerie. “I need to do you right. Something I should have done back then.”

Valerie’s body tensed as she observed him leaning his face down to hers. A mixed range of emotions coursed through her. “Wait!” she stopped him. “What about Serina and Kira??” she urgently asked, she didn’t want to step on their toes. “And do they know you're coming onto me like this??”

“Hm, I appreciate your concerns… damn…” he muttered in realization. Valerie arched her brow. “I haven’t told them yet, but I plan to.”

“Aye aye, Sev!” Valerie exclaimed, this whole ordeal seemed morally gray.

“I love both of them! However, I also want to love you,” he declared. “They will understand, I just need to sit them down and be honest.”

“Y- you love me??” Valerie exclaimed as her face boiled with embarrassment. “Sev, that’s a strong word, are you sure??”

“Yes, I think I always have. I was just too young to admit it,” he answered truthfully. Valerie felt like she was about to pass out. Hyperventilating, she felt warm emotions growing within her. She did share strong feelings for Sev, but given their odd relationship, she never had the chance to fully comprehend them, until now.

“Aye… I- I think I always loved you too…” Valerie abashedly revealed. “Dammit… when did you become such a sweetheart, hotshot? Jeez, no wonder you have two wives…”

“Thanks, but I think I’m trying to aim for three,” Sev remarked with a chuckle. Valerie gasped. Never in her life had she pondered becoming a wife. She always thought that she would be a free and independent woman! But that was until Sev confessed his love for her. From that point on, Valerie’s priorities changed forever.

“Tsk, I thought you changed, but it turns out I was wrong. Wanting another wife when you already have two… Aye… you are a womanizer,” she said with a lighthearted grin.

“Hey, I take good care of my wives, you should be grateful that I want you,” Sev retorted with a knowing smirk.

“You are insufferable… Shut up and kiss me already…” Valerie commanded, trying to contain her excitement.

Wasting no time, the two lunged forward and locked lips. Valerie moaned with delight as his tongue slipped past her lips and danced with hers. She had almost forgotten how good of a kisser Sev was.

Momentarily separating, the two newfound lovers panted heavily. Their eyes firmly locked together. “God, I missed kissing you,” Valerie spoke.

“Me too,” Sev replied before leaning back in for more.

Valerie moaned and mewled as he pulled her body into his. Her arms wrapped around his neck, eagerly tugging him closer. The sounds of their lips smacking and sucking echoed through the dim kitchen area.

Pulling away, Sev went down to Valerie’s neck. Heavy moans of pure enjoyment escaped her lips as he grasped her curvy hips. “Hmm, fuck… I can tell you definitely missed me, hotshot…” the purple-haired netrunner teased. Sev just emitted a low hum.

The feeling of his wet tongue and suctioning lips against her neck caused her pussy to grow wet, moistening her panties. Valerie sensually traced her soft hands across the back of his neck and around his head.

Sev then directed Valerie against the kitchen island and hoisted her up so that she was sitting down. She immediately wrapped her long slender legs around his waist and pulled him in. “Ohh, mhmm, just like that, Sev… Keep kissing me like that…” Valerie mewled.

Tracing his kisses down her neck, Sev made his way to her chest. Valerie moaned feeling him press his face against her soft mounds. Goosebumps formed on her skin as she sensed his hands sliding under her tank top.

Grabbing the hem, he hiked her top over her breasts, leaving her chest fully exposed for him to see. “Hm, I haven’t seen these in a while,” Sev teased before planting kisses on her tits.

“Ohh, mhmmm, these twins missed you,” Valerie giggled.

Using her toes, she clasped the hem of his underwear and pulled them down his legs. Sev groaned with pleasure feeling her hands wrap around his already erect cock. “God, you are so hard for me, hotshot.”

Rising back to her, Sev kissed Valerie again. Their tongues twirled as they sloppily swapped saliva. Valerie’s pussy ached feeling his hot and throbbing cock in her hands. She slowly stroked him, using his leaking precum as a lubricant.

Pulling her lips away from his, Valerie leaned to his ear and whispered, “Hmm, I want to suck your cock so badly… I’ve been longing to have your big cock down my throat again.” A quiet moan escaped Sev’s lips as Valerie tightened her grip on his shaft.

Pushing him back, Valerie hopped off the island. Grabbing his broad shoulders, she spun him around so that he was against the island now. With an alluring grin, Valerie slowly fell to her knees.

Her fetching eyes dilated as she observed Sev’s endowed member in her hands. Her nostrils flared picking up the familiar scent of sex coming off of him. Discerning the quizzical expression on her face, Sev quietly muttered, “Sorry…”

Valerie raised her brow and looked up to him. “You don’t need to explain yourself. I- I think it's kinda hot knowing that you fucked other girls before coming to me for more…” she replied, trying to contain her embarrassment.

“I didn’t know you were such a perv,” he chuckled. Valerie shot him a glare.

“Shut up… I just think you're a stud, that’s all… My stud… But enough about this, I think it’s my turn to have fun with you.”

Tilting his cock down, Valerie leaned forward and wrapped her lush lips around him. Sev groaned as she delved his cock down her mouth and into her throat with relative ease as if they hadn’t missed a step from all those years apart.

Bottoming out on his cock, Valerie proceeded to bob her head back and forth with well-practiced precision. Sev fell back onto his elbows feeling how good she was sucking his cock. He winced and groaned with pleasure as she slurped and suckled on his knob. His breathing got low and heavy. He hadn’t realized how good Valerie was at giving him head; her skills could even rival Serina’s.

Capturing her head with his hand, he sunk his fingers through her silky purplish hair and pulled her deeper. The sounds of slurping and glucking rang like music in his ears. “Mhhm, hmmm, hmmm,” Valerie moaned, adding to the pleasure.

She could taste what she presumed were remnants of Serina’s and Kira’s juices on his cock; Valerie had some run-ins with a few women in the past so she was familiar with the taste of a woman. She felt her panties getting soaked the more she swallowed Sev’s love pole.

Valerie unsheathed his cock from her mouth, leaving thick webs of precum mixed saliva connected from her cockhead to her lips. Using her right hand, she made circular stroking motions on his wet shaft. “How’s that, hotshot? Do you remember how good I was at sucking your cock?” Valerie asked in a low seductive voice, hungrily licking her lips.

“Yes, Valerie… shit… you’re making my brain go numb…” Sev answered in a husky voice, playing with her hair with his fingers. Valerie couldn’t help but hum with delight; she still got it.

“Thanks, hotshot. So did you want me to keep going or…” she alluded as she slowly jerked him off.

“As much as I enjoy your mouth, I’m itching to fuck the tight pussy of yours, now,” he declared firmly.

Leaning down, Sev briskly helped Valerie onto her feet. Switching places, he spun her around and pinned her against the island. “Oh?” she gasped with excitement as she planted her hands on the table. “Right here? Right now? What if one of your wives walks in on us?” Valerie urgently asked.

Sev smirked and confidently replied, “They won’t be waking up any time soon, I’m made sure of that.” A playful grin formed on Valerie’s face.

“Is that right? Well, I hope you give me what they had because I need to get some sleep.”

Chuckling, Sev traced his hands down her hips and grabbed the hem of her panties, dropping them to her ankles. “Eep!” Valerie squealed, feeling his hand give her plush ass cheek a firm squeeze. He soon followed this by sandwiching his cock between her cheeks.

Valerie bit her lip feeling his hot and hard pole on her skin. Her pussy quivered with anticipation. Drawing his hips back, Sev aimed to insert himself inside Valerie for the first time in a while. “Wait, stop… Do you have a condom?” Valerie asked, pushing him back with her hand.

“What? We never used condoms,” Sev stated in a slightly annoyed tone.

“Heh, just kidding. Just making sure you remembered.”

Rolling his eyes, Sev pressed his cockhead against her moist pussy lips, eliciting a moan from Valerie. “Ohh, put it in, please… I need you inside of me right now,” she begged in a breathy voice.

Her pleas would soon be answered as Sev wasted no time slipping himself deep inside her needy wet love canal. “Oh my god! Aye, you’re so fucking big!” Valerie squealed as her eyelids fluttered rapidly.

Sev groaned with pleasure feeling her tight walls wrap and contort around his shaft. She was so tight that she felt like a pure maiden like Kira. “Augh, you’re so damn tight, Valerie. Shit… you haven’t gotten laid in a while have you?” he grunted.

“Fuck… mhm… I can’t even remember the last time I had sex… Ah, fuck…” Valerie mewled, attempting to ponder her sex life, but it was difficult to even conjure any thoughts with Sev’s massive pole lodged deep inside of her.

Going balls deep inside of her, Sev placed his big strong hands on the curves of her hips. Valerie hummed with delight feeling his strength. Then, tracing his left hand up her torso, Sev reached over and carefully grasped her neck.

“I’m gonna reclaim this pussy…” he growled into her ear. Valerie bit her lip out of pure excitement.

She loved how domineering he was with her; a common trend with Sev’s women. There was something about being put in her place like the submissive female she was meant to be that was so hot to her.

Drawing his hips back, he thrust forward with such force that caused her ass to ripple erotically. “Oh fuck!” Valerie loudly gasped as a jolt of pleasure shot up her spine.

“Be quiet, or you’ll wake up my wives…” Sev playfully warned, tightening his grip around her neck.

“Nhg, sorry… it’s just been so long since you fucked me…”

Directing her face toward his, Sev observed her alluring features: Serina was beautiful, Kira was pretty, and Valerie was just plain hot. Smirking, he leaned down and slipped his tongue into her mouth.

The steady sound of slapping flesh rang in the dark space. Sev pistoned his cock deep inside Valerie’s needy love canal. He groaned into her mouth feeling her wet walls stretch and conform to his endowed member.

Valerie’s mind was melting from how good he was making her feel. She felt him reaching all the way into her core, slamming himself against her cervix over and over again. Plucking her lips from his, they left long strings of mixed saliva stretching from their lips.

Hanging her head low, her legs trembled beneath her, threatening to collapse onto the kitchen floor but Sev kept her pinned to the table. Sliding his hand from her neck, the Valkorian man grabbed a hand full of her exposed left tit.

“Ohhh, mi amor…” Valerie involuntarily purred.

“I haven’t heard that one in a while…” Sev grunted, nestling his face into her neck.

“Hm, there’s a reason why I call you that,” Valerie suggestively giggled. “Ah, be careful. You’re gonna give me hickies!”

Sev just growled and sucked in her long neck even harder, eliciting more throaty moans from Valerie. The way she reacted to his touch and how she sounded appeared like she had been starved of any sexual activities for some time.

“Tell me, when was the last time you actually had sex?” Sev grunted in a husky voice as he maintained a steady pace with his thrusts. “You seem rather ravenous for me.”

Valerie’s cheeks went flush. “Do you want the truth? Ah, mhmm, right there, mi amor…”

“Yes, that’s why I’m asking.”

Letting out a sigh, Valerie turned her head back and cupped his handsome face, locking eyes with him. “The last time I had sex…” she abashedly began. “Was that one time before you left…” Sev’s eyes widened and his cock suddenly surged inside of her warm crevice. He remembered that night they shared together. He thought it would be a good idea to enjoy each other’s company one last time before he departed.

“Is that right?” Sev curiously inquired, upping the tempo of their vigorous fucking.

“Uh! Shit, that feels good!” Valerie gasped, grasping onto his wrist for her dear life. “Yes… I- I’ve been saving myself for the next time I saw you…” she quietly admitted.

The revelation made Sev feel warm and somewhat boastful. He was very flattered that she would do this for him. He could sense her sincerity and affection reflecting off her alluring violet gems.

Offering her a warm smile, he leaned forward and gifted her with another passionate kiss. “I’m glad you remember whose pussy this belongs to…” he playfully muttered between their lips.

Valerie rolled her eyes; there’s that hotshot she knew. But not wanting to sour the moment she just slowly nodded obediently. “Yes, mi amor… This pussy is yours. I didn’t let any man have this luscious body while you were away.”

A primal switch flipped in Sev. God how he loved how much his women loved him. He wouldn’t have been surprised if Valerie had a few escapades with his time away from her, she was an adult. But learning that she refused to have sex with anyone besides him made him insatiable. This just displayed her utmost loyalty to him, perfect qualities to have in a wife. Sev wanted to make her his more than ever.

“Thank you, Valerie… for waiting for me for all this time…” Sev spoke warmly. “For your patience, I shall reward you.” Slipping out of her dripping pussy, Sev spun her around to face him. Reaching behind her ass, he promptly picked her up from her feet and carried her off to the living room.

Valerie gasped with surprise, her stomach churned with excitement as Sev carried her so effortlessly. He was so strong and masculine, she loved it.

Carefully lying her down on the couch, Sev reached for her tank top still loosely draped over her body, and lifted it off, tossing it about in the darkness, leaving her fully nude. Valerie eagerly nibbled on her finger as he grasped her long toned legs and got between them.

Her heart thumped in her chest feeling his wet throbbing cock resting over her clean-shaven mound and navel. Lowering himself down to her ear, Sev whispered, “I’m gonna make you mine…” Valerie could feel her ears getting hot and her body quiver. “I’m gonna make you one of my wives.”

Valerie was at a loss for words. For some reason, when he mentioned her becoming one of his wives at first, she thought he was joking. But he was wholeheartedly serious about this. But before she could ponder his declaration, Sev grabbed the base of his cock and reinserted himself into Valerie’s awaiting pussy.

“Aye… Sev… we reunite for one day and you want to make me your wife already? At least take me out for dinner or something.”

“I made you dinner, no?” he teasingly pointed out. Valerie just rolled her eyes and giggled.

“Ah ah ah, uh uh uh. Yes… it feels so good… keep doing that… make me yours…” Valerie mewled.

Taking her hands, Sev interlocked fingers with her and pinned them above her head. Valerie couldn’t help but feel so submissive yet so loved as she was cast by the dark shadow of his large muscular frame. Gazing up at him, Valerie discerned his serious and determined eyes.

Sev skillfully rolled his hips into her pelvis, reminding her why she loved fucking him. Her legs swung aimlessly in the air as he gave her long and deep strokes. Valerie’s body shifted with each thrust.

Valerie allowed Sev to seize control over her, fuck her however he liked. He was a man who took what he wanted, a trait that she found attractive. “Ah… I love you…” Sev uttered in a low voice, wincing with pleasure.

Valerie’s face got burning hot. This endearment made her feel things she never felt before. It was genuine… sincere… What was this man doing to her?? “I- I love you too…” she embarrassingly replied.

Their bodies got slick with sweat from their intense lovemaking. Their hot and steamy breathes humidified the surrounding air. “Oh! Ohhh! Uhhhh!” Valerie wailed as Sev dragged his cock in and out of her tight pussy.

Her sounds of pleasure made Sev anxious. As much as he loved her moaning under him, she was getting a little too loud. He didn’t want to risk getting caught in the middle of the act by his wives. It would paint a bad look as is.

Lowering himself down, he shut her up with his lips. “Mhhphh!” Valerie groaned with surprise but she quickly melted away. Her eyes rolled back blissfully, she was enjoying every second of their intimacy.

“Mhhhhmmm!” Valerie abruptly squealed into his mouth as her climax was ripped from her body. Her legs involuntarily wrapped around his back and her ass arched up from the couch. Tears of pure satisfaction rolled off her cheeks as her body quivered violently.

Sev groaned feeling her wet walls constrict around his shaft like an anaconda. He winced and breathed heavily as she ushered him closer to his orgasm as well.

Pulling away, Sev lapped up her sweet saliva from his lips. Gazing down at Valerie, a look of pure satisfaction was painted on her face. Glazed eyes were rolled back and her tongue sexily hung from her mouth.

She looked so attractive, so alluring… A surge of primal desire motivated Sev to hurry up and claim her as his once and for all. Letting go of her hands, he rested his body on top of her and slipped his hands underneath her ass. Heavy moans spouted from Valerie as he began to pound her sensitive hole.

She desperately clung around his waist with her legs and clawed at his back with her feminine nails, leaving visible scratch marks on his skin. “Ah uh uh uh ah!” Valerie wailed, her voice trembling.

“What did I tell you about being too loud?” Sev growled into her ear as he gripped her soft cheeks.

“Aye… sorry, mi amor… you just feel too good. I can’t help it…” Valerie mewled apologetically. Shutting her lips, she disparagingly kept her moans to herself.

However, with every heavy stroke coming from his cock, her sultry sounds of pleasure wanted to break free. Try as she might, this was simply a task she could not uphold. The pleasure was too much and Sev was quickly roping another orgasm out of her. Valerie knew that once she came, she would screech so loudly that Serina and Kira would wake up from their slumber.

It also didn’t help that Sev was aggressively sucking and biting on her neck. Her body was burning from overstimulation. Covering her mouth, her nostrils flared out as her breathing intensified. She huffed and puffed as she endured Sev’s onslaught.

“I’m gonna cum…” Sev’ whispered into her ear. Then, lifting his head, he gazed down upon Valerie.

The tanned-skinned netrunner just eagerly nodded, refusing to speak a word. Wanting to hear her voice, Sev took her hand and removed it from her mouth. “Augh! I can’t hold it anymore. I need you to kiss me or I’m gonna wake up your wives,” she desperately begged. “Please! Shut me up and make me yours. Do it, stud, make a wife out of me!”

Sev swiftly dropped his face down to Valerie and locked lips with her. Silenced by his lips, she unleashed her pent-up moans. Valerie screamed and wailed into Sev’s mouth as he vigorously heaved his hips into her. Her orgasm was imminent, she could feel it surging within her core. With a few final thrusts, he drove balls deep and unleashed his seed deep inside Valerie’s eagerly awaiting pussy.

Valerie let out a muffled squeal as she climaxed as well. The two groan in blissful relief as their bodies buzzed with pure ecstasy. Her inner walls spasmed and milked Sev for everything he had. The warmth of his cum filling her uterus made her violet eyes roll back.

Plucking their lips from each other, the two gasped for breath and rested their sweaty forehead against one another. “Ah… that was nice…” Valerie purred. “God how I missed having sex with you…”

“Yeah… same here…” Sev grunted, collapsing onto Valerie’s smaller body.

“Augh, hey, get off, you’re heavy,” she wheezed playfully, however, he just laid there, which she didn’t entirely mind.

After some time, Sev slowly lifted himself from Valerie and casually sat on the couch normally. He glanced over at Valerie. His stoic eyes traced up her sexy nude body. Turning his attention to her nether regions, he watched as his seed slowly leaked from her moist slit. Sev wasn’t sure if Valerie was even on a pill. He knew that it was his duty to propagate his bloodline, but he just wasn’t ready for kids yet.

“Hey, you’re on a pill still, right?” Sev cautiously inquired.

Valerie slowly sat up from the couch and replied, “No.” Sev nearly choked on his spit. “Just kidding, hotshot. I’m on a pill. I’m not sure if I’m ready to be a mom yet. Well, for the time being at least.” Sev nodded in agreement. Valerie wasn’t the mom type, for now…

“You want to know something funny?” she added.

“Shoot.”

“I only recently got back into it. I started taking it when you said you wanted to meet up,” Valerie explained, scooting herself over to Sev and cuddling into his side.

“Eager were we?” he chuckled, draping his right arm over her shoulder.

“Heh, you can say something like that. I figured you might want to get reacquainted with me… I was trying to seduce you back in the private room… but you rejected me so that kinda hurt…”

“Oh, I didn’t know you were serious. Plus I was with my wives, sooo.”

“Yeah, and that hurt too. When you introduced me to them my world nearly collapsed around me. You go running off to god knows where and return with a harem. Not to mention you barely even wrote me… Ugh, why must you play with my heart like this…” Valerie sighed, rubbing her temples.

“Sorry, I should have told you. I have no excuses,” Sev responded bluntly. “But I’m here now.” Valerie felt a little frustrated with him but she couldn’t help but admire his efforts to make amends.

“Aye aye… You’re lucky I tolerate you,” the purple-haired girl remarked.

“Tolerate me enough to become one of my wives?” Sev questioned playfully. Valerie rolled her eyes. With one swooping motion she swiftly straddled his lap.

Cupping his face with her hands, she cast an alluring gaze upon him. “I suppose so…” she answered in a low voice, formally accepting his offer. Sev grinned and prepared himself for a kiss. Chuckling, Valerie leaned down, getting ready to kiss her newly acquired romantic partner.

However, as she did, her eyes caught a figure standing behind Sev’s head. Startled, she jolted up to see Kira just standing a few feet behind the couch. Valerie froze and her throat got dry. She had hoped that the darkness of the living room would conceal her presence, but Kira was staring right at her.

An awkward silence hung in the air between the two women. Valerie's heart raced observing the blank expression on Kira’s pretty face. She had no idea how Kira would respond to her being butt naked straddling to her husband.

“Hey, what are you stari-,” Sev tried to say, wondering why Valerie had stopped their impending kiss. He froze as well seeing Kira standing there with a large t-shirt loosely draped onto her body.

“B- boss?”

To be continued…