Dreams and Night Terrors

[Persephone]

Persephone was excited at the prospect of traveling abroad with Alek. It had been so long since they had been somewhere other than Santorini or the cabin alone as a couple.

Alek: "You didn't think I would only take you into town on an occasion like this, did you?"

"I would be happy going anywhere with you."

As much as the thought of going to a completely different country exited Persephone, in truth she would be happy going anywhere with Alek. As mundane as a walk along the beach, or taking the boat out, or a cliffside dinner...it didn't matter. As long as she was with him Persephone was happy. But the fact that he wanted to take her somewhere? To surprise her with a trip he planned specifically for her? It made Persephone's heart flutter in her chest with such love and excitement. He was amazing. He was truly her prince charming.

Persephone rested her forehead against Alek's, his face within her hands.

"I can't wait to explore the world with you...to make love to you on every continent...."

Alek: "What are we at? Three so far?"

Persephone's hand slipped within Alek's shorts and freed his hard cock of the confines. He made a low moan and Persephone's body responded immediately, her sex wet with desire. She slid his cock into her, gasping out a moan at the feel of him.

"Not enough."

She finally responded before taking his mouth with hers. She began to roll her hips against Alek, his cock sliding easily in and out of her. Breaking the kiss to moan, Persephone sat more upright, Alek's hands sliding up her spine as his mouth went between her breasts. She held the back of his head, fingers grasping his hair as he moaned her name. Persephone's head dropped back and eyes shut feeling Alek's mouth take her breasts within his mouth.

"Yes baby..."

He had always been a breast man and Persephone never hid the fact that she loved the special attention he was always give them. His mouth sucking and licking her hard nipples sent a shiver down her spine, and when his hips began to press up to meed her motions, Persephone let out a cry of pleasure. Each stroke hit her favorite spot, her sex hot and taking every pleasurable thrust he delivered. Persephone finally opened her eyes, breath escalated and heavy. Her dark eyes so filled with pleasure met with Alek's, looking down at him as her body danced above his. In that moment Alek wrapped his arms around her and pulled her against his chest, his mouth taking possession of hers in a heated and passionate kiss. Grinding her hips in a circle, Persephone moaned into their kiss before finally breaking it to catch her breath. Her face stayed close to Alek's, her forehead resting against his while her body rocked up an down rhythmically. She felt her herself clench around Alek's cock, a sharp inhale of air hitching in Persephone's throat.

"Alek..."

His cock was relentlessly stroking her ledge and she was about to free fall off.

"Baby i'm gonna--"

Before she could finish, Persephone gasped in and let out a heavy moan, coming against Alek as the wave hit her strong and hard. She pulsed and constricted around his cock, her body trembling within Alek's arms as her face dipped into the pillow by his ear. With each pulse came a moan, Persephone riding the high Alek had given her to completion.

"Come baby....."

 

[Berserker]

The Bedroom

Alek loved to make her feel special; she hadn't been treated that way nearly enough in her long life, and when she saw joy on her face it made him the happiest he could be.

"I would be happy going anywhere with you."

"And I'm happy just to stay at home in bed with you."

They loved each other so much, and were happy just to be together. The irony was that they both tried to do special things for each other, to show their love. When all they really needed was this, making love, the way they touched each other. Alek loved every inch of her, and when they were together he felt complete, like he was transported into another world where nothing could touch them.

She rode him, their bodies pressed together, his arms holding her against him, until he felt her body tense. He felt the pulse around his cock, making him cry out. He kept moving his hips, sliding against her, until she moaned and came, body spasming with each stroke he made.

"Come baby....."

He grasped her hips, thrusting upwards into her, the throbbing in his cock heightening until he felt the release. He groaned as he filled her, his motion gradually slowing to a stop. He hugged her to him, as if for dear life.

"My darling..."

He found her mouth and kissed her tenderly, long and slow.

"I'll never need more than this."

 

[Persephone]

Persephone found her release and now she wanted Alek to find his. She whispered into his ear to come before lifting her head to meet his gaze. Alek's hands grasped her hips as he began to thrust up into her making her groan out with each connection, her pussy still sensitive from her own release. But finally she felt the warmth overtake her and Alek moan, Persephone panting out softly as his movements slowed to a stop. Smiling down at him, Alek hugged her close.

Alek: "My darling...."

"Agápi mou..." [My love...]

Their lips met and Persephone got swept away in the kiss. Her eyes shut, the world around her melting away. It was so soft and tender yet filled with so much passion and heat.

Alek: "I'll never need more than this."

Her smile returned, eyes warm and filled with joy as she looked down at him.

"Me either....you make me happy, Alek. Just being with you is enough."

Her lips tenderly kissed his; fingers gently gripping his beard.

"But..."

Her smile became a bit of a cheeky grin as playful glint overtook her eyes.

"I am excited for this surprise trip! I can't wait to see what you've planned."

She couldn't hide the excitement in her voice.

"Do I need to pack anything at all?"

Knowing Alek, that was a no. Chuckling, Persephone shook her head as she placed her forearms across Alek's chest, lifting herself up a little bit to look down at him. She still couldn't believe he had planned a trip without her knowing.

"And when did you plan this all by the way? We've been inseparable since the kids left."

 

[Berserker]

The Bedroom

Their life was filled with moments like this, but each one seemed like a revelation. Holding each other, whispering words of love. Reaffirming that the only thing they needed in this world was each other. As he stroked her back, he was sure he had never felt such soft skin under his fingers, even though he had felt it a thousand times before. No face had ever looked at him that way, no smile was ever as beautiful, even though he had seen them both so often before. It was always like the first time.

"Me either....you make me happy, Alek. Just being with you is enough."

He reached up and touched her hair.

"I want to give you the world. I want you to always have more than enough."

"But..."

He smiled, knowing what was coming when he saw the glint in her eye. That was, of course, why he had done it.

"I am excited for this surprise trip! I can't wait to see what you've planned."

"I just hope you're not dissappointed when we get there."

"Do I need to pack anything at all?"

He shook his head, his grin widening.

"Nope. It's all been taken care of. You won't have to worry about anything or lift a finger."

"And when did you plan this all by the way? We've been inseparable since the kids left."

"Weeeeell..."

He shifted so he could more easily look up into her face.

"I might have been thinking about this for a while, just waiting for the right time."

He ran the back of his hand down her forearm.

"And I thought you deserved something special. You're always taking care of all of us."

He kissed her again, pulling her down to nestle in his arms. They napped and made love and napped again, before they finally got out of bed and dressed, Seph's excitement too much to put off any longer. When they were ready to go, he wrapped his arms around her and whispered where she should take them, and in a tornado of winds they were gone from Greece and arrived in a small oasis in Egypt.

They saw several large tents, surrounded by lush greenery and flora. In the distance they could see the desert and further, mountains. The Nile flowed through the region, pooling into a lake near their camp and feeding the vegetation. The camp was comprised of a large sleeping tent, connected to one for dressing, one for use as a sitting room, one for dining and one for bathing which could be opened to the sky, plus various others for the staff. Each was furnished in absolute luxury, with tall ceilings, brightly colored silks and pillows adorning the sleeping and living quarters, and rich mosaic tiles and stone in the bath. Alek took her hand and led her into the camp, where they were greeted by an older Egyptian gentleman who spoke English with a very formal cadence and a clipped British accent.

El Mahdy: "Mr. and Mrs. Hallbjorn? Welcome, we've been expecting you. I am Asim El Mahdy, your concierge. If there is anything you need during your stay, please do not hesitate to ask."

Alek held out his hand to shake the man's hand.

"Yes, Mr. El Mahdy, we spoke on the phone. We're both happy to be here."

El Mahdy: "I'll show you to where you'll be staying, and then we've prepared a spot of lunch. You can sit outside with a view of the Nile, if you wish? The air isn't too hot yet, this time of year. And there's a breeze from the water."

It was hotter than in Santorini, Alek thought, but not so bad as to be uncomfortable.

Mr. El Mahdy showed them to their tent, holding back the flap for them.

"Everything is as you requested, Mr. Hallbjorn. When you're ready, I'll escort you to lunch and introduce you to the rest of the staff."

Once inside and alone, Alek turned to Seph and took her hands.

"It's just us here, all of this is for us. There's a chef - supposed to be very good - and a maid. I know you like being around plants and flowers, and I thought it might be nice for you to see something different. And there's animals too. There's a nature preserve near here, even. And after lunch we can take a horseback ride into the desert, if you want. There's some ruins we can go to too."

He paused only briefly, scrutinizing her face to see how she was reacting.

"I had a selection of clothes brought for you, your normal style and some more traditional clothes of the area in case that interested you. And all your usual toiletries are in the bath. There's every comfort here, I assure you. It's not like camping. Just like being in a hotel."

He had run out of things to say, so looked at her with apprehension.

"Do you hate it? We can go home if you hate it."

 

[Persephone]

Alek: "I just hope you're not dissappointed when we get there."

Persephone shook her head immediately dismissing his doubts.

"Stop, baby....i'm sure i'll love it."

Alek: "And I thought you deserved something special. You're always taking care of all of us."

Smiling, Persephone happily accepted his kiss as she slid off from on top of him and snuggled into his arms. She loved that Alek was so appreciative of what she did for the family, but truth be told, Persephone never thought anything of it. She absolutely loved taking care of the kids and Alek. She loved making sure they were all happy and healthy, living the best life possible. For so long Persephone believed her purpose was become the most powerful woman in the world, but the quest was hallow and unfulfilling. The happiest moments in her life were with the people she loved: Hecate, Darkchilde, the MoE, the Six, and now Alek and her children. Her life was the best it had ever been now...better than she could have ever dreamt of. She literally got to wake up every morning next to the love of her life who gave her two of the most precious gifts in the world. But in her heart, she knew Alek loved taking care of her as much as she him. So Persephone welcomed the gesture, extremely excited to see what he had planned.

The rest of the morning and early afternoon was spent in bed making love and sleeping, but finally Alek relented and said they could leave to the secret location. Excitedly wrapping her arms around him, Persephone looked up with anticipation. Finally, Alek whispered the location: Egypt. Persephone's eyes widened as big as her smile, hugging herself tightly to him before they both disappeared in a tornado of winds. Reappearing at the location in Egypt Alek had told her, Persephone could feel the immediate change in temperature as she turned toward the massive oasis that was set up for them. There were multiple huge white tents surrounded by flora and fauna fed by a massive late of water. Beyond that it was sandy deserts as wide as the eye could see.

"Alek...."

Persephone whispered in awe, taking everything in. She was completely taken aback by how beautiful it was....how perfect. Alek took her hand and lead her into one of the large tents, the interior massive and so beautifully decorated with traditional colors, patterns, and style. An older man came up to greet them, Alek immediately shaking his hand.

El Mahdy: "Mr. and Mrs. Hallbjorn? Welcome, we've been expecting you. I am Asim El Mahdy, your concierge. If there is anything you need during your stay, please do not hesitate to ask."

"Thank you."

Alek: "Yes, Mr. El Mahdy, we spoke on the phone. We're both happy to be here."

Persephone warmly smiled at Mr. Mahdy and extended her hand out as well, shaking it before h explained that their accommodations were ready for then as well as lunch outside overlooking the Nile. Persephone looked at Alek with a smile. She couldn't believe he did all this....

Mr. Mahdy lead Persephone and Alek to their private tent Persephone stepping in to see it just as beautifully decorated as the main one. The huge bed was the focal point with silks draped in a canopy above. Her eyes were moving from one side of the room to the other, taking everything in. It wasn't until Alek took her hand that Persephone finally turned to him, their eyes immediately meeting.

Alek: "It's just us here, all of this is for us. There's a chef - supposed to be very good - and a maid. I know you like being around plants and flowers, and I thought it might be nice for you to see something different. And there's animals too. There's a nature preserve near here, even. And after lunch we can take a horseback ride into the desert, if you want. There's some ruins we can go to too. I had a selection of clothes brought for you, your normal style and some more traditional clothes of the area in case that interested you. And all your usual toiletries are in the bath. There's every comfort here, I assure you. It's not like camping. Just like being in a hotel."

Alek seemed more nervous about this than when he proposed to her, his eyes filled with apprehension and fear. Then again, Persephone was abnormally quiet throughout everything, in complete shock by how absolutely beautifully planned out this all was. She had been to Egypt many times before, but never in an oasis quite literally built in the middle of the dessert specifically for them. It was overwhelming...it was...perfection.

"Alek.."

Alek: "Do you hate it? We can go home if you hate it."

Persephone took Alek's face within her hands, trying to calm him as she looked into his eyes with a smile.

"Baby....I love it. I can't....I can't believe you did all this..."

Shaking her head as she looked around the room again, her brows furrowed with wonderment.

"I can't believe you did all of this for me."

Persephone looked back into his eyes, hers filling with tears of happiness.

"It's beautiful, Alek....its absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much."

Pressing her lips against his, Persephone's kiss was soft at first, her arms wrapping around his neck. Parting her lips she deepened it, pulling herself against Alek's body as she tasted him, unwilling to part from him just yet. She couldn't express in word how much she loved everything he had just did for her, so she kissed him, deciding to show him instead. The kiss lasted a long while until finally, Persephone parted their lips but kept their face close. She smiled, her eyes light and filled with excitement.

"What do you want to do first?"

Her lips pressed against his once.

"Lunch?"

Twice.

"Explore?"

Three times.

"Or me."

She was already moving back toward the bed, bringing Alek with her.

 

[Berserker]

The Oasis

He so much wanted her to like it, but all he could think about was her abhorring being out in the middle of nowhere with him - again - and wanting to go back to all the comforts of home. He looked a bit sheepish as she took his face in her hands.

"Baby....I love it. I can't....I can't believe you did all this..."

"Really? You do?"

"I can't believe you did all of this for me."

"I'd do anything for you."

"It's beautiful, Alek....its absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much."

Her eyes were welling with tears, and he put his arms comfortingly around her. She kissed him, and he felt her relax into him, which allowed him to also. Suddenly nothing around them mattered: it was just they two. When she pulled back, he saw that same excitement from the morning in her eyes, and he knew she wasn't just putting on a brave face for him.

"I just want to make you happy."

He wiped the remains of her tears from her face, cupping her cheek with his palm.

"What do you want to do first?"

She pressed her lips against his, making him smile. She continued to punctuate each word with a kiss.

"Lunch? Explore? Or me."

He grinned broadly.

"Is that a trick question?"

She was leading him towards the bed, and he followed obediently, like a child. But his face was decidedly unchildlike, his expression filled with desire mixed with love. As the reached the bed, laden with quilts and pillows, he pulled her by the hand back towards him, then wrapped his arms around her waist. He pressed his mouth to hers, tongue tasting her slow and sensually. His hand slid up her back to her shoulders, his eyes locking gaze with her as he pushed her dress off her shoulders and let it fall. He leaned in to kiss her neck as his fingertips brushed her breast. When he picked up his head, he helped her to lay back on the bed, before removing his own clothes as she watched.

He slid onto the bed beside her, his hand wrapping around her waist and reaching for her hand. He kissed her tenderly again, becoming more heated as time went on. He couldn't seem to pull away from her, all he wanted was her lips, to touch her. He finally pulled back just enough to look at her, and squeezed her hand.

"I don't think I'm supposed to love my wife this much."

He smiled playfully, kissing her lips again gently. He let go of her hand so he could slide his over her hip and across her thigh. Feeling the wetness between her legs, he gently pushed her legs further apart, coming up on one arm and pressing his hips against hers. He hovered over her, his hardness stroking her before he guided his tip inside her. He kissed her deeply as he slid inside her and began to move, his breathing picking up. He groaned, feeling himself swelling as he moved in and out of her tightness.

"Baby...I want you so bad...I don't know how long I can hold off..."

 

[Persephone]

Alek: "Really? You do?"

Persephone smiled reassuringly at him.

"Of course I do...I can't believe you did all this for me."

Alek: "I'd do anything for you."

Persephone's eyes filled with tears, telling Alek that she absolutely loved it. How he could think she would hate it was ridiculous. It was literal perfection. Persephone kissed Alek, deepening it before finally pulling back to look into his eyes, hers filled with excitement. Alek wiped the tears on her cheeks that spilled while kissing him making her smile. Persephone excitedly asked what he wanted to do next, eat, explore, or her. Alek's grin matched her own as she lead him back toward the bed.

Alek: "Is that a trick question?"

Persephone giggled, deep and sultry. She held his hand leading him to the bed when Alek stopped her and pulled her into his arms, their mouths immediately meeting. Persephone's tongue found Alek's, their kiss hot yet slow and sensual. Her body was already reacting to his touch by the time his hands slipped the thin straps of her dress off her shoulders, letting the fabric pool to her feet. His touch was so gentle and soft it caused goosebumps to flood across her skin as he kissed her neck. Persephone's eyes rolled shut feeling the tips of his fingers trace along her breasts, electricity coursing from his touch into her body. Then Alek's eyes met with hers, Persephone climbing backwards onto the bed with his help until she was laying down. She watched as he stripped, her hands running up her body until he climbed in next to her, Persephone immediately connecting her hand with his. They kissed, their lips magnets.

"I love you."

She whispered between their kiss, her hand squeezing Alek''s while her other cradled his cheek.

Alek: "I don't think I'm supposed to love my wife this much."

Persephone smiled lovingly at him, her one hand staying on his cheek while he separated his from her other. She felt his hand slid along her thigh, Persephone letting out a long exhale at the feel. She felt him slip between her legs, her inner thighs already wet with anticipation. He gently pushed her legs apart and Persephone hooked her leg around his hip as he hovered over her, their eyes never leaving one another. The tip of Alek's cock slid across her sex making Persephone breathlessly moan until finally he entered her. Her moan intensified, feeling him fill her tight space completely - fingers gripping his back.

"Baby....you feel so good..."

Alek's mouth pressed against hers, Persephone welcoming the kiss as he slid in and out of her effortlessly. Persephone's hips raised to meet with Alek's, each connection causing her to moan into their kiss.

Alek: "Baby...I want you so bad...I don't know how long I can hold off..."

They were both breathless, Alek's words hot against her lips. Persephone circled her other leg around Alek's hip, changing the angle and causing her to cry out as he began to stroke her ledge. They were both so turned on from the excitement of everything, Persephone knew it wouldn't take long for either of them to find their release.

"I'm close baby...i'm close....fuuuuck i'm so wet for you...."

Persephone panted out, her arms slipped up under Alek's arm pits and hooking around his shoulders. Gripping him tightly, Persephone's moans became louder and louder as Alek's thrusts became more urgent. She felt herself clench around Alek's cock, driving him deeper into her and leading Persephone into the abyss of pleasure. She began to come hard, her moans and cries loud as she pulsed around Alek, milking him until he came inside her. Pulling Alek down onto her, Persephone buried her face into his neck, her hot breath rapid on his skin.

"Fuck baby...."

Letting out a laugh between heavy breaths, she finally let her head fall back onto the mattress, looking up into Alek's eyes.

"That was definitely the perfect start to our vacation."

 

[Berserker]

The Oasis

He felt like a teenager, in bed with her, kissing her like there was no tomorrow. The heat of her skin drew him in to her, and when they connected he felt like he was home. He moaned as she curled her leg around him, that small act of desire turning up his desire for her. And he needed her so badly already, like he couldn't think of anything but having her. She clutched at his back as he moved, her touch sending electric shocks down his back.

"Baby....you feel so good..."

She moaned, and he could feel it in his cock, making him move faster between her legs. He wanted to come already, she filled him so much with desire, his dick ready to fly off from the feel of touching her. Her other leg wrapped around him and he began to thrust harder into her, deeper, as they clutched each other tightly. He wanted to touch her, all of her, as much as possible. His tongue tasted her as his hips pumped in and out, until he felt her body clutch him inside her and she came with a cry. He felt himself go as well, the warmth spreading and then releasing. He felt her hands pull him down onto her, her head in the crook of his neck. His hand went to her shoulders to hold her against him, while he kissed her hair, cuddling her as best as he could.

"That was definitely the perfect start to our vacation."

Her head had fallen back onto the bed, and he looked down into her face.

"There's plenty more where that came from."

He rolled to the side so he wasn't squashing her, his head resting next to hers on the pillow, his hands caressing her gently.

"Sometimes...sometimes I wonder if someday you'll get tired of me. Well, wanting you so much."

He pressed his lips against her neck.

"When you'll tell me you have a headache."

He made a half hearted laugh.

"But I can't help it, I want you all the time. You could be...washing the dishes or making sandwiches and I still think, 'God, she is the sexiest woman in the world and I can't wait another second to have her.'"

His hand slid down from her shoulder to cup her breast.

"I could stay in bed with you for the rest of my life, and never be bored."

 

[Persephone]

Alek just made her come hard in a private tent in the middle of Egypt. To say this was the best start of her their vacation was an understatement.

Alek: "There's plenty more where that came from."

"Good."

Persephone smirked as Alek rolled off her and laid next to her. His hands were gently tracing patterns on her naked body while hers took his free hand, interlinking their fingers.

Alek: "Sometimes...sometimes I wonder if someday you'll get tired of me. Well, wanting you so much. When you'll tell me you have a headache."

Alek's lips were on her neck as he told her this, so he was unable to see her frown at the insanity of his statement. He gently laughed listlessly although Persephone could already tell by the tone of his voice he wasn't joking.

"Alek, that's ridiculous..."

She started, turning her head so her eyes met with his, her brows furrowed.

Alek: "But I can't help it, I want you all the time. You could be...washing the dishes or making sandwiches and I still think, 'God, she is the sexiest woman in the world and I can't wait another second to have her.'"

Her expression finally softened, a smile tugging on the corners of her lips. Persephone gripped their intertwined hands tightly, turning on her side so she were facing Alek.

"I would never get tired of being with you. If anything, I feel bad because I want to keep being with you and i'm afraid i'll hurt you."

She trailed the fingers of her free hand along Alek's lower stomach, referring to hurting Junior. She had always had a very high sexual appetite, but since getting together with Alek it was like she couldn't get enough of him. The minute she climaxed she immediately wanted more. She needed it like a drug, her body feeding off Alek.

"You make me come like no man ever has....you make me feel so damn good, baby....and not just because you do things to my body that drive me wild, but because I love you with all of my heart. Because I love making love to you."

Persephone ran her hand along the divots of Alek's abs as he traced his down along her breast, cupping it gently. Shutting her eyes at the feel of him taking her breast, it sent a shiver throughout her body.

Alek: "I could stay in bed with you for the rest of my life, and never be bored."

Persephone smiled at that, opening her eyes to meet with his again.

"Me too."

She gently kissed Alek.

"And you're in luck....statistically speaking, orgasms help relieve headaches."

Cracking a smile, Persephone wanted to lighten the mood, hoping that Alek believed her when she said she would spend the rest of her life making love to him and be perfectly happy. Giving him another kiss, Persephone took their linked hands and lifted them up to show him - her wedding band and engagement ring touched his wedding band. She smiled.

"This is a promise of forever, baby. And i'm yours...forever and always."

 

[Berserker]

The Oasis

Alek's greatest fear was losing Seph. She had been alive a long time, seen a great many things. How could he hope to entertain her for the next sixty or seventy years? How could she not get bored with him, with the fact that he always wanted to be making love. How long would it be before it was like other couples, the wife never being "in the mood"?

"Alek, that's ridiculous..."

He was honest though, as he tended to be in times like this, telling her how great his need was for her, how no matter how much they made love he always still wanted her. She turned to face him, their interlinked hands between them. He dipped his head to kiss the back of her hand.

"I would never get tired of being with you. If anything, I feel bad because I want to keep being with you and I'm afraid I'll hurt you."

He laughed at that.

"Sure, you're allowed to be afraid of hurting me, but I'm not allowed to be afraid of hurting you."

Her fingers ran over his stomach, and he could already feel his body starting to respond.

"You make me come like no man ever has....you make me feel so damn good, baby....and not just because you do things to my body that drive me wild, but because I love you with all of my heart. Because I love making love to you."

His hand cupped her breast, the soft skin cool after the heat of their lovemaking.

"And I don't want you just because you're beautiful. I want you, because it's you."

He told her if all they ever did was stay in bed for the rest of their lives, he wouldn't be bored, and she agreed, then kissed him. He smiled, squeezing her hand.

"And you're in luck....statistically speaking, orgasms help relieve headaches."

He laughed at that, kissing the back of her hand again, looking into her face with a warm smile.

"Well, that explains why we never need aspirin."

She held up their hands, to show their wedding bands touching. It made his heart skip a beat, to think of the day he married her.

"This is a promise of forever, baby. And I'm yours...forever and always."

"As you are mine, I am yours."

He moved one hand to her waist, pulling them closer together. He kissed her lips softly, before nuzzling her nose with his.

"Hungry? Shall we see what they've made for us? Or would you rather stay in bed?"

He kissed her again with a smile.

 

[Persephone]

Persephone tried to tell Alek that he had nothing to worry about. In fact, the times they were together intimately she feared of hurting him because of how badly she wanted to keep fucking him. There were times where Junior cooperated, but there were also times where Alek would be so sensitive she had to restrain herself.

Alek: "Sure, you're allowed to be afraid of hurting me, but I'm not allowed to be afraid of hurting you."

"You know what I mean..."

Persephone countered with a little smile. She told him exactly how she felt. That he was the only man who could make her feel the way she did because she loved him so damn much. Physically, emotionally, sexually - everything.

Alek: "And I don't want you just because you're beautiful. I want you, because it's you."

"I feel the same baby, so much. Don't ever doubt that."

Persephone hoped Alek could see in her eyes that she spoke nothing but the truth. She would never stop wanting to sleep with him, headaches and all. She even joked about orgasms being a cure for them.

Alek: "Well, that explains why we never need aspirin."

Laughing at that, Persephone then lifted both their hands up showing Alek their wedding rings. She told him this meant they would always be together, a promise Persephone would never break.

Alek: "As you are mine, I am yours."

Smiling lovingly at Alek as he pulled her closer to his body, they kissed tenderly before he gently rubbed their noses together the way he always tended to do.

Alek: "Hungry? Shall we see what they've made for us? Or would you rather stay in bed?"

Persephone softly chuckled as Alek kissed her, wrinkling her nose playfully as he pulled back.

"As much as I would love to stay in bed with you, I do want to see what else this surprise vacation you set up has to offer. Annnnd...the quicker we eat and explore, the quicker we can come back to our beautiful room....i'll slip into some lingerie....pop open a bottle of champagne...."

Grinning salaciously against Alek's lips, Persephone kissed him deeply.

 

[Berserker]

The Oasis

Every time he faltered, when he needed reassurance, she was always there to give it to him. For someone with so much outward confidence, he was deathly afraid of losing her love. That she would wake up one day an not want him anymore. But they kissed and cuddled, whispering their love to each other, and by the end of it he was quite secure once again in her love. And he was back to making sure she had a wonderful time, doing everything she wanted to do while they were away.

"As much as I would love to stay in bed with you, I do want to see what else this surprise vacation you set up has to offer. Annnnd...the quicker we eat and explore, the quicker we can come back to our beautiful room....I'll slip into some lingerie....pop open a bottle of champagne...."

She kissed him, a naughty smile on her lips that he loved to see, promising an eventful night for the both of them. He got his own mischievous glint to his eye when he responded.

"I may have arranged for a...costume...for tonight."

He snuggled closer to her.

"It's beautiful."

He lowered his voice to a whisper.

"But very see-through."

He knew if they continued in that line of discussion, they wouldn't leave the room for the rest of the day - and probably night. So reluctantly, he sat up, pulling her up into a seated position as well. Sliding out of bed, he set about putting his clothes back on. Once they were both dressed and somewhat presentable, he took Seph's hand and led her back outside. El Mahdy was not far, and he ushered them as promised to a table for two that had been set up near the camp and overlooking the water. He pulled out Seph's chair for her before taking a seat, a waiter bringing a bottle of wine to the table and pouring them each a glass. The concierge returned with the rest of the staff, introducing them to the ladies maid, the waiter who doubled as a porter, the groom, the cleaning woman, and finally the chef, who informed them of the lunch courses they were about to experience. El Mahdy ushered them away just as quickly as they had appeared, and Alek and Seph were once again left alone, as if no one else was around for hundreds of miles.

Alek raised his glass, smiling.

"To us."

 

[Persephone]

Alek: "I may have arranged for a...costume...for tonight."

"Oh really?"

Alek: "It's beautiful. But very see-through."

Persephone giggled deeply as Alek snuggled closer to her.

"Can't wait to try it on."

Kissing his lips.

"And for you to take it off."

She flicked her eyebrows up playfully before connecting their lips once again. As much as she wanted to stay in their tent and fuck until sunset, Persephone was interested in seeing the other luxuries The Oasis had to offer. They both sat up on the bed, Alek helping her to her feet before they both got dressed once again. Alek grasped her hand and Persephone smiled, happily following him out to the a private table set for two overlooking the massive lake.

"This is gorgeous..."

Persephone was in awe of how green the grass was in a place normally so desolate and dry. The flowers and plant life invigorated Persephone, a big smile spreading across her lips as she sat down in the seat Alek pulled out for her. After a brief introduction to the numerous staff members, finally they were alone. It was amazing, the moment the staff left it literally felt like they were the only people in all of Egypt.

Alek lifted his glass of wine with a smile, Persephone matching his gesture, her eyes light and filled with happiness and warmth.

Alek: "To us."

"To us."

Clinking the glasses together, Persephone took a sip of the wine allowing the notes to dance along her tongue before swallowing. Making a soft 'yummy' noise, she smiled approvingly.

"Delicious choice."

Finally her eyes went to the view and she let out a breath she didn't realize she was holding. It was gorgeous. The water so clear and blue surrounded by plush greenery including flowers and plants. But what made it even more beautiful was the fact that it was in such a stark contrast to the sandy desert afar - their own little world within a world.

"God this is beautiful. I've been to Egypt so many times in my life...but this? This is absolutely amazing."

Shaking her head in disbelief.

"I've never seen anything like this."

Smiling broadly as she finally returned her gaze to Alek, the momentary feeling of being the only two people around was gone when the waiter came to their table carrying two plates of food. One held a lamb shank piled over curry rice and the other was sauteed vegetables piled over the same curry rice. The food both smelled and looked amazing. Thanking the waiter, he quickly disappeared as Persephone placed her cloth napkin in her lap and picked up her fork and knife ready to dig in.

"You want some of my vegetables?"

She offered as she scooped some rice and a vegetables onto her fork and took a bite.

"Oh yes....yes, yes, yes..."

She moaned at the taste of the food, not having had decent curry since moving to Santorini.

"Amazing. How's yours, baby?"

 

[Berserker]

The Oasis

They laid in bed, giggling like teenagers about costumes, until finally they got up, ready to have something to eat and see what they could see. Sitting alone at their table, which would have put a five star restaurant to shame in its elegance, watching the water and the wildlife of the oasis, sipping wine from crystal glasses. He smiled happily as Seph seemed to approve of the vintage.

"Delicious choice."

"Only the best for you, my love."

She looked out over the view, but he kept his eyes on her.

"God this is beautiful. I've been to Egypt so many times in my life...but this? This is absolutely amazing. I've never seen anything like this."

"It's strange to think that the Greeks once ruled here. I don't think I appreciated it until we came to live in Greece, how much they influenced the rest of the world."

He smiled at her, clearly meaning it as a complement to where she came from. The waiter brought food for them, and though he had given specific instructions that the chef's focus should be on vegetarian meals for Seph, he had taken the opportunity to eat meat. He could hardly pass up the opportunity to eat so well, when Seph didn't have to be the one to prepare it.

"You want some of my vegetables?"

He laughed, realizing there was no way in hell she would be able to eat the huge mass of food in front of her. So he nodded, reaching out (very uncouthly) and spearing a few with his fork.

"Amazing. How's yours, baby?"

The lamb shank nearly fell off the bone, and when he put a large bite into his mouth, it nearly melted.

"It's really good."

Which came out a little mumbled, but he didn't care. He was just happy to be here with her, eating good food and not having a care in the world. He washed it down with more of the wine.

"You know, Seph..."

He looked at her inquisitively, as he cut up more lamb.

"Maybe this summer we should take a family vacation. Even if we just go to Athens for the weekend. Let the kids see something more of their heritage."

He smiled.

"You've been all over, I'm sure you could pick a good place."

He took another bite and chewed more slowly, looking at her a bit sheepishly.

"Would it damage my macho facade if I say I miss them?"

 

[Persephone]

Alek: "It's strange to think that the Greeks once ruled here. I don't think I appreciated it until we came to live in Greece, how much they influenced the rest of the world."

"I know...times certainly have changed since then. We were pretty influential until the dawn of Christianity."

Long ago before Christ, it was the Grecian mythologies that ruled the world, and other cultures taking from their believes, such as the Romans. But the world changed and soon those mythologies and beliefs were nothing but old stories in books. But still, in every culture, there would always been a little sprinkle of her culture.

"But i'm glad those days are over. I much prefer indoor plumbing and warming lube."

Persephone lips upturned into a smirk and gave Alek a dirty little wink.

The waiter soon came with their food and everything was delicious. Persephone offered Alek some vegetables which he accepted making Persephone smile. Though the food was amazing, she would barely get through half the plate and knew Alek could finish it off for her. Judging from the look on his face he was enjoying his food, and he confirmed as much after Persephone asked.

Alek: "You know, Seph... Maybe this summer we should take a family vacation. Even if we just go to Athens for the weekend. Let the kids see something more of their heritage. You've been all over, I'm sure you could pick a good place."

Persephone loved how Alek wanted to expose the kids to so much of their Grecian heritage. She nodded, taking a sip of wine to wash down her bite of food.

"The kids would love that. But I think they've been experiencing more than enough of their heritage on Olympus."

She lightly laughed and smiled warmly at Alek, not wanting him to feel like his suggestion wasn't appreciated.

"Lets do something a little different? Lily's been talking about going to an aquarium for months, and you know Lucas loves anything Lily does. How about we look up the best aquarium in the world and we could go there for a couple of days? Oh! Then maybe take a trip to Australia to see the coral reefs?"

Persephone was getting so excited at the thought of the whole family traveling the world and seeing different countries together. But the more she thought about it the more her heart began to ache for her kids. She missed them so much, even though they had only been gone for 24 hours.

Alek: "Would it damage my macho facade if I say I miss them?"

Laughing, Persephone shook her head and reached for his hand across the table.

"It makes you even more sexy in my eyes, baby."

She then leaned in as if she were about to tell him a secret.

"And I miss them too...."

Persephone pouted cutely, groaning out a little bit at the thought of how much they would enjoy The Oasis.

"They would love all this."

The animals, the lake, the tents? They would both think they were on a fancy camping trip. But Persephone knew that they needed some adult time away from the kids as any parent did.

"But we'll have an amazing adventure this summer with them."

The waiter soon returned to take away Alek's empty plate and Persephone's half eaten one. He offered dessert but Persephone politely declined, deciding the wine was dessert enough for her. The waiter filled both hers and Alek's glasses back up before disappearing once again. Picking up her glass, she stood from the table and took Alek's hand with a smile.

"Lets go for a walk."

 

[Berserker]

The Oasis

They talked about the things she'd seen, the heyday of Greek culture, its influence on the world they knew today.

"But I'm glad those days are over. I much prefer indoor plumbing and warming lube."

The wink she gave him stirred his blood, his leg moving to touch hers under the table.

"Of course, we never need any assistance."

He looked at her like he wanted to prove that statement, right there under the table. But the waiter came with their food, and the two of them ate and drank and talked. Alek suggestion a family vacation, giving the first suggestion that came to his mind, but knowing Seph would think of the exact place they should go.

"Lets do something a little different? Lily's been talking about going to an aquarium for months, and you know Lucas loves anything Lily does. How about we look up the best aquarium in the world and we could go there for a couple of days? Oh! Then maybe take a trip to Australia to see the coral reefs?"

"That's perfect, Seph. Absolutely perfect."

He smiled at her, but then his face took on a tinge of sadness as he thought about his children. It didn't seem normal to not have Lily and Olympus running around, and Lucas watching everything she did, toddling around after her. Both kids had the same excitement in life that Seph did, and every time he looked at them, he saw her. He asked her if he had to turn in his man card if he said he missed their children, but Seph just laughed and took his hand.

"It makes you even more sexy in my eyes, baby. And I miss them too...They would love all this."

"Someday."

He smiled.

"But we'll have an amazing adventure this summer with them."

"Amazing."

He ran his thumb over the back of her hand, looking into her eyes. It was clear he wasn't just talking about the trip. Seph declined dessert, and Alek thought the temperature increased dramatically around him, because he knew what that usually meant. Instead they both got another glass of wine, and Alek was about to scoot his chair closer to her, when she stood up and started leading him by the hand.

"Lets go for a walk."

"Your wish, my command."

He wrapped his arm around her so they were still holding hands, and began to stroll down the path that led to the lake. The flowers that grew alongside were fragrant, perfuming the air all around them. The continued to walk around the lake, sipping wine and taking in everything around them.

"That I get to see this with you, is the greatest gift."

He stopped walking, turning his body so he was able to bring their faces close. He kissed her, feeling just as he had that night in Beijing, when they'd bought a ring and decided to be together forever. Her lips were soft against his, and as they kissed his other hand went to her waist, bringing their bodies closer.

"You always make me feel like the only man on the planet."

 

[Persephone]

They spoke about a summer vacation with the kids, Persephone suggesting a trip to the worlds largest aquarium and the coral reef in Australia. She loved the thought of traveling to different places with the kids and exposing them to other cultures, lands, and experiences.

Alek: "That's perfect, Seph. Absolutely perfect."

Persephone smiled happily, glad that Alek liked her idea. They both were already heart sick about the kids being gone, but she knew they would all have an amazing family vacation soon enough. The waiter soon came back and offered dessert but Persephone declined, asking for more wine instead. Once the glasses were topped off, Persephone stood and took Alek's hand with a smile, leading hime toward the lake.

"Lets go for a walk."

Alek: "Your wish, my command."

Alek wrapped his arm around Persephone's shoulder, their hands still connected.

"Lucky for you, you've already made all my wishes come true."

She said with a grin, giving Alek a peck on the cheek as they strolled along the plush green grass. The flowers created such an amazing aroma around the area causing Persephone to shut her eyes for a few moments and just enjoy the scent in the air and heat on her skin.

Alek: "That I get to see this with you, is the greatest gift."

Persephone turned her head up and smiled at Alek.

"I know.....I couldn't imagine being anywhere but here with you right now."

Alek then stopped them, turning his body toward Persephone which made her smile grow until their lips connected. Persephone got lost in the kiss, her mind dizzy with love and body flushed with passion. She circled her arms around Alek's neck, the glass of wine loosely held with her fingers behind him. Pulling herself closer to his body, she felt like she melted into him, the electricity between them undeniable.

Alek: "You always make me feel like the only man on the planet."

"You're the only one that matters."

She whispered against his lips before she connected them again, kissing him deeply. The sun was low in the sky, the sun soon setting. It was the perfect backdrop to the perfect day with the perfect man. But as she stayed pressed against him, Persephone knew she no longer wanted to explore anything other than Alek's body.

"Lets go back to the tent..."

She kissed him again, emphasizing her point before pulling back with a smirk and leading them back toward the row of tents. They arrived back where they had dinner and Persephone moved away from Alek, a sexy grin taking over.

"You order the champagne....i'll change."

Persephone took a few steps backwards, her eyes never leaving Alek's, until finally she turned and disappeared into the dressing tent.

 

[Berserker]

The Oasis

They walked along the lakeside together, his arm around her, until he stopped to kiss her, the scenery too perfect to ignore. He told her how she made him feel, like he was the only man in the world.

"You're the only one that matters."

He beamed at that, until her lips pressed against his again and he was lost in her.

"Lets go back to the tent..."

She kissed him, and it was like an invitation, as if she needed to even ask. His fingers intertwined with hers, their bodies pressed close together, his smile betraying his excitement. It was all he could do not to pick her up and run the rest of the way. Instead he brushed her hair off her shoulder and pressed his lips to her neck.

"Dessert?"

His grin was full of lust, as he allowed her to lead him back to the camp.

"You order the champagne....I'll change."

He wasn't sure he would be able to speak coherently enough to order champagne, but he managed to get the words out to the waiter who appeared in the dining tent. Soon he was crossing to their sleeping quarters with a bottle and two glasses. His mind kept going to thoughts of what she might be changing into. It could be anything, really. He had had something sexy laid out, but Seph made her own choices - and she loved to surprise him and dress up. It could be black leather or ref silk. All he knew, was that he was most definitely going to get to take it off her. One would think this was the first time they had been together, not the thousandth. But the thought of putting his hands on her body, of peeling back the layers of clothing and lingerie, was enough to make him already excited.

He pushed through the flap of the tent, closing it behind him. There was a fire opposite the bed, since the desert nights could be chilly, and the flames cast flickering light through the tent. He set the glasses down on a table and set about opening the champagne. He wrestled with the cork, looking up just in time to see her enter the room. He stared mercilessly, the champagne cork popping out of his hand.

"Wow."

 

[Persephone]

The dressing tent was filled with clothing of all varieties, but the lingerie and costume section was far more vast than the rest. Smiling to herself, Alek certain did cover all the bases. She saw leather, silk, lace, even latex. Picking up a whip, Persephone laughed softly before tossing it back onto the dressing table.

"Maybe tomorrow night."

She wanted to go with something a little more traditional tonight, and after shuffling through a few options, Persephone found the perfect outfit. It didn't take her long to change considering how little fabric there was, and soon she slipped out of the tent and headed to their quarters. Opening the flap to their tent, Persephone stood wearing a completely see through red harem gown with gold beaded hip scarf. She even put on some gold cuffed bracelets, elaborate choker, and gold hair scarf to keep with the theme. Alek turned just as she entered, his eyes widening and the cork of the champagne popping off simultaneously.

Alek: "Wow."

Smirking, Persephone closed the flap behind her, the beads from her hip scarf softly jingling as she walked barefoot toward him.

"Better than a school girl?"

She asked with a knowing smile as she slid her fingers along the hem of the see through fabric that barely covered her nipples, moving them slowly down her body. Even Persephone felt more sexy in this outfit, feeling like it suited her personality and style way more. Persephone finally reached Alek, her hand going to her head scarf and slowly pulling it off. She wrapped it around the back of Alek's neck, pulling the silky material taut which ultimately pulled him closer to her.

"You think these tents are sound proof?"

Persephone teasingly asked with a dark lustful glint in her eyes, knowing Alek was going to make her scream tonight, and knowing both of them didn't care who heard.

 

[Berserker]

The Oasis

He had just loosened the cork on the bottle of champagne when Seph came into the tent, dressed like an incredibly sexy arab princess. The thin fabric left very little to the imagination, and the jewelry she wore set off her features perfectly. There was a jingling sound like tiny bells ringing as she walked towards him. And he was more than a little flustered.

"Champagne. Glass. Want?"

His eyes followed her body from head to toe and back up to her eyes, which looked dark and mysterious as part of that outfit.

"Better than a school girl?"

He nodded slowly, still taking it all in.

"So much better."

There was a little bit of awe in his voice, and he was stunned into forgetting to be kind about his lack of schoolgirl fantasies. Now that he had a daughter who was a schoolgirl, something was lost in it. But he wasn't thinking about that at all, it was like he had tunnel vision. Seph. Dressed like that.

Her fingers teased him, tracing the edge of the fabric, which covered very little in the first place. She looked like she belonged here, in a tent filled with silk and satin, firelight dancing on her skin. As she stood in front of him, she slipped off the scarf that was covering her hair, freeing it in its dark beauty. She put it around his own neck, using it to pull him closer to her, the distance between them decidedly closer that when he had first stepped into the tent.

He took a large slug of the champagne directly from the bottle, then fumbled to set it down on the table, his eyes never leaving her.

"You think these tents are sound proof?"

"I don't think I fucking care."

He was the rest of the way to her in an instant, his mouth kissing her, tasting her. One hand was on her back pulling her against him, the other was in her hair. He could feel her skin through the thin fabric of her dress, her breasts pressing against his chest. His fingers retracted to his shirt, undoing the last few buttons and shrugging it off his shoulders. Then they were back on her body, his mouth still mauling hers, and his fingers slipped under the fabric to graze her breasts. He felt her nipples respond, and then his hands slid down to her waist, and around to her back.

He turned them, backing now towards the bed, where he sat down and scooted backwards, taking her hands and pulling her into his lap. He reached up and pushed the fabric of the dress off her shoulders, exposing her breasts. Hungrily he attacked them, kissing and sucking while his hands stroked her back.