Page 13 of In the Solace


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It’s cake time, Katie said into both their minds.I’ve threatened Alexei with bodily harm if he goes near it one more time with the intent to quality check the icing.

Oh, thank fuck. I really need something to eat and cake counts as food, Kyle replied.

The servers have saved you both an extra plate from dinner. I had them stash the food in a room on the other side of the club. You can take a breather once you can escape from your duties.

I don’t know if that will happen.

It’s our wedding, Jamie said.We can do whatever we want.

Kyle tried really hard not to think about sex, but a stray thought might’ve gone through, judging by Katie’s laughter.

Jamie made their excuses to the current group they were chatting with, tugging Kyle along with him. While the DJ announced that it was time for the wedding cake, the rest of their wedding party congregated around the table on the other side of the room.

The five-tier wedding cake had a different flavor for each tier, from decadent chocolate to a fruity strawberry. The icing had been dyed in the colors of their wedding while the cascade of candied roses had every petal tipped with tiny chocolate pearls. Kyle hoped the photographer had gotten some good pictures of it because he was ready to carve into the thing and eat it.

Liam handed Jamie his Mameluke sword when they arrived at the cake table, having kept it safe on the drive over for this purpose. Jamie unsheathed it, the blade catching the light from above and reflecting it back onto the circle of people surrounding them, many of whom were subtly jostling for the best view.

Kyle slipped his hand over Jamie’s on the sword hilt. They paused long enough for the photographer to get a good shot before they cut into the bottom tier of the cake and carved themselves a piece. Jamie passed the sword back to Liam before picking up the serving utensils to slide the large piece of cake onto a plate for them to share.

Rather than use his fingers, Jamie picked up a fork and cut off a smaller bite before holding it up to Kyle’s mouth. “Open.”

The firmness of his voice went straight to Kyle’s cock and he had to suppress a shiver at the sound of it. Jamie and orders, in the right context, could drive Kyle out of his mind. While sometimes Jamie had a bit of an exhibitionist kink, Kyle knew nothing would happen in front of their guests. Kyle’s reaction was just a bit Pavlovian, and he ignored it for the time being.

Kyle opened his mouth and leaned forward to take the bite of cake, pulling the dessert off the fork using his lips rather than his teeth. The rich chocolate flavor exploded through his mouth, and he savored the taste as he chewed. Jamie leaned down to kiss Kyle lightly on the mouth and steal some of the sweetness there before taking his own bite of cake.

“We don’t have to serve everybody right?” Kyle muttered as he took the fork from Jamie and shoved another bite of cake into his mouth.

Jamie shook his head. “No.”

“Great. Grab another slice of cake and let’s go find dinner.”

“Excellent plan.”

“I’m an NCO. We always have excellent plans.”

Jamie laughed and did as Kyle asked. He made sure their second slice of cake was big enough to share before he and Kyle retreated from the dessert table, leaving it to the horde of people who descended on the poor serving girl tasked with doling out slices.

Katie and the rest of their team ran interference as they retreated, with the wedding party forgoing cake at the moment in favor of escorting them to the quiet room Katie had ordered set aside for them. Their friends peeled off into conversation with people who hoped to take a minute or two with Jamie and Kyle, sacrificing their dessert time to ensure the two could actually, finally eat in peace.

They ended up in a room that Kyle assumed was reserved for VIP guests during the club’s usual operating hours. He was more used to the excess wealthy people indulged in these days, but the room was definitely a little over-the-top for his tastes.

Synthwood paneling lined the walls, with an environmentally sealed case built into one corner. Kyle eyed the boxes of cigars on display and half wondered how much one of those would cost. When he turned his head to take in the rest of the room, he had to squint against the light from the sunset that poured through the huge, stained-glass window overlooking the cityscape.

The artwork was tacky. The synthleather couches at least looked comfortable. As Katie had promised, servers had left their plates on the low marble table with warming covers, along with a bottle of champagne and two glasses.

The door slid shut behind them, though it didn’t lock, and Kyle sighed in relief. “I’m so hungry.”

“I don’t think we’ll be needed for at least thirty minutes,” Jamie said as he pulled Kyle toward the nearest couch.

“Good, because this is the first time I’ve been alone with you since you left our bed this morning.”

Jamie set the plate with their slices of cake on the table. Rather than uncover their food dishes, he opted instead to open the bottle of champagne and pour them both a glass. Jamie handed Kyle one before taking a seat on the couch.

Kyle waited until Jamie was comfortably situated before climbing onto his lap, legs splayed wide over his firm thighs. Jamie’s free hand slid beneath Kyle’s suit jacket to settle on the small of his back, tugging him closer. Kyle rocked against him, their clothed cocks rubbing against each other with the motion, sending sparks of heat up his spine.

He sucked in air between his teeth, watching as Jamie took a sip of champagne. His half-lidded blue eyes stared at Kyle with a depth of possessiveness in them that made Kyle want to fall to his knees and do whatever it was Jamie asked of him. Kyle couldn’t help but kiss the taste of champagne off Jamie’s lips, sinking into the deep kiss that Jamie instantly took control of.

Jamie tasted like expensive alcohol and chocolate, sweet on Kyle’s lips. When he finally found the willpower to pull back, Jamie’s teeth latched on to his bottom lip, biting down hard enough to hurt. Kyle groaned, nearly upending the champagne in his glass all over the couch. Jamie nipped his lip before finally releasing him. Kyle stayed exactly where he was, breath coming a little quick as he waited for Jamie to speak.