“My knights won't require an explanation and I doubt the Land Dragon kings will say anything about your presence.”
“So I'd just wait in your room until you wanted to fuck me?”
“If I was busy with a king, you could explore the cities we visit. Whatever you wish. But I'd like to explore them with you.”
“All right. That sounds great.”
“Then why do I hear hesitation in your voice?”
“I don't know. Something feels off about this.” I rolled over to face him. “Would I be the only one keeping you company?”
The Sea King frowned. “For now.”
“For now?”
“I cannot promise that I won't take another lover. I'm a Sea Dragon.”
“Right,” I murmured. “There it is.”
“What?”
“The reason I'm not going with you.”
“The chance that I might find another?”
“Yes.”
“That's ridiculous, Zixin. Every relationship is like that. People grow tired of each other and move on.”
“Yes, and I was happy to have one night with you,” I said. “But then you invited me on your tour and you hinted that you might want me even longer than that.”
“Isn't that a good thing?” The King stroked my belly.
A shiver raced down it, straight to my cock. He grinned to feel my reaction and, even in the dark, his eyes glittered.
“It's amazing,” I said as I took his hand, moving it away from my shaft. “I'm very flattered, Your Majesty.”
“But?”
“But I don't want to be one of many. And if I stay with you much longer, I won't want to leave. I may follow you home if you allow it.”
“I still fail to see the problem.”
“You won't even guarantee that you'll be monogamous with me temporarily. That means you have lovers waiting at home.”
He stiffened.
I chuckled sardonically. “How many bed slaves do you own, Your Majesty?”
“They have nothing to do with us.”
“How many?”
Vaxarion sighed and said, “Twenty-six.”
“Ah. And if I go home with you, what will I be?”
“If we get that far, it will be because I continue to desire you. So, I'd make you a concubine. You'd have status in my court. But this is only a possibility. The future is uncertain. I can't promise you anything, nor can you make any promises to me. But does that matter? You're a pirate. Don't you live your life precariously?”
