Chapter 45: Embarrassing Slip

Jacek was preparing for dinner with his father and Erika after his training sessions for the day. On a usual night, he would take a brief 15-minute break for dinner and continue training. However, he knew there would be no training tonight whether he joined or not. Erika would pursue him until she got her way.

He stood shirtless in a towel wrapped around his waist after exiting the shower. He felt a tinge of pain on his back and turned to see the ‘X’ Xenia had left on his back from the last time he saw her. It was a shallow injury, and the scars on his back from the two whiplashes were very faint. Nonetheless, the ‘X’ was readily visible to his eyes.

He donned his tuxedo as was required for formal dinners with Masters, and he made for the dining hall. He walked through the elaborate palace modeled after ancient European architecture. Master Heraklinos’s palace was indeed regarded as one of the most beautiful architectural sites in the world.

He entered through a set of ornate double doors to find his father and Erika sitting at one end of a very long dining room table fit to seat over 100 guests. Jacek cringed at how uncomfortable a setting this made for a party of only three. However, he made his way to the far side of the table and greeted them both.

“Good evening, Masters Heraklinos and Sage.” Jacek had no excitement in his voice as he addressed the two.

Erika stood up and enthusiastically hugged him as she said, “It is a good evening now. We are so happy that you have joined us.”

Jarek snapped his fingers and called to the attendants, “We are ready to be served! Bring on the appetizers.”

He then looked to his son and said, “It really is great to have you join us for dinner tonight. You have been training so hard. It is a good idea to take a break every once in a while.”

Jacek took his seat alongside Erika and responded, “Yes, it is nice to take a break this evening. Thank you for the invitation.”

Erika placed her hand on this thigh and looked him in the eye, “You are always welcome to join us, Jacek.”

She then ran her hand up his thigh near his crotch playfully out of sight from Jarek who sat across the table. Jacek could only admit that the gesture did in fact arouse him.

Jarek then said, “So. You’ve heard the news then Jacek, yes? The death of one of our times greatest young warriors. Xenia BloodStar.”

“I have heard the news. I have a hard time believing the news.” Jacek admitted.

Erika added, “It is a hard pill to swallow, indeed. Someone with so much promise to change the world. Defending democracy of all things. Dead at the hands of Pope Gregory and his sons.”

Jacek made no further comment knowing he was in the presence of two people who would have very much liked to be the one to have killed Xenia themselves.

The attendants rushed out from the adjacent ready rooms with plates of appetizers as they sat them down to be eaten and enjoyed.

Jarek wasted no time as he rushed in and began taking bites of succulent warm shrimp and chilled escargot. In between bites, he said, “Speaking of democracy. With General Magnus spearheading the Saber Province resistance, that frees you up to spearhead greater operations if you wish. The Holy Light Empire will likely jump at the offer for assistance in taking down the world’s last standing pillar of democracy. Would you have any interest?”

Jacek finished his bite and said, “I crave battle more than anyone. You know that.  However, a couple of things. First, I have much to improve upon before I recklessly enter battle again in earnest. I need to reach a level of strength that my soldiers can rely upon. Second, I would think very hard about aiding the Holy Light Empire before we are 110% certain Xenia is dead.”

Jarek laughed, “Jacek, you are too humble. Your strength is incredible, and it grows every day. And I can assure you. We are 110% certain of Xenia’s death. King Ramses and Queen Zara have seen it with their own eyes. However, I quite agree that you would benefit from training here for a while longer. I will recruit powerful warriors for you to train against.”

Erika hugged Jacek’s arm, “That’s a great idea! I plan on staying at the palace for a while to iron out our plans for the upcoming Master Family Conference. Maybe I can help you train too.”

Jarek shouted, “Why that’s a great idea! Defending yourself against curses is a powerful lesson to learn.”

The dinner progressed with the usual talk of current events and compliments to the food before them until it was time for dessert.

Jarek excitedly said, “You both will love this chocolate cake. Moist, soft, falls apart in your mouth, and… Well, you will see for yourself soon.”

Erika laughed but said, “Master Heraklinos, I’m afraid that Jacek and I will have to make our exit now. Please forgive us, but Jacek and I had plans of our own for dessert.”

Jarek looked to Jacek, “Is that so? Well, I would hate to but in on what sounds like a fun date. But do come by afterwards if you both can. I have quite a few more details to discuss regarding the conference with both of you.”

Erika smiled politely once again, “Actually, Jacek and I have a meeting of our own after dessert. What if we meet tomorrow morning?”

Jarek said, “You two will be meeting all night?”

Erika once again politely smiled and nodded, “Allnight.”

Jarek suddenly realized what she meant. “Yes. Yes. You two kids better get going. I will see you two in the morning. But don’t count on me saving any cake for you two.”

Erika waved goodbye as she grabbed Jacek’s hand and quickly led him into the hallway. She smiled at him and said, “See? I told you I wouldn’t let that dinner last forever.”

Jacek was genuinely relieved that he had been spared several more hours of mundane talk, “Thank you. I suppose I owe you a favor then.”

Erika was giddy with excitement and said, “In that case, I’ll cash in my favor tonight. Let’s go somewhere where we can be alone. Your room or mine?”

Jacek hesitated and Erika answered for him, “Okay, my room then!”

She led him down several hallways twisting and turning until they arrived at Erika’s own suite within the palace grounds. She pushed the door open and led him in as she flipped on the lights.

She released her hold on his hand and walked to the bar to pour herself a drink, “Would you like a drink too, Jacek?”

He raised his hand and shook it as he said, “No thank you.”

She took a sip of her drink and gave a refreshing sigh, “Well. You have your ex-girlfriend all night and all alone. What do I have to do to make myself go from ex-girlfriend to girlfriend?”

Jacek furrowed his brow as he thought to himself, “This isn’t the Erika I know. My old girlfriend never flirted a day in her life. She never put any effort into being sexy and tempting.”

She walked over to him and chugged her drink. She took his hand and led him to the couch as she said, “Fine. Maybe I’ll just stay your ex-girlfriend. Exes are more desirable anyways.”

She sat down next to him and leaned in to kiss him. Jacek returned the kiss. He was pleasantly surprised by her forwardness in her attempts to win him back.

She then pushed him back onto the couch as she laid on top of him kissing him. She began to inch down to his pants and said, “Do you know one of my biggest regrets? All those years of dating, and I don’t think I ever gave you one blowjob? What kind of girlfriend was I? I guess I have a lot to make up for, don’t I?”

She felt and rubbed his cock through his pants before unbuttoning and unzipping him to pull his cock out. Jacek was a bit embarrassed for her to see him only half-hard for her; however, her confidence was unwavering.

She grabbed his cock in hand and began to stroke it as she kissed the tip and said, “Oh Jacek. You’re going to make me work for this aren’t you? Good, that way we can play for even longer.”

Jacek laid on the couch with Erika between his legs stroking his half-erect cock for a minute or two. He hated to admit it, but Xenia had broken his expectations for sexual encounters. She dripped with sexual appeal, and she knew how to tease and drive him wild. Meanwhile, Erika was beautiful by conventional standards; however, she lacked big boobs, toned ass, and sultry air about her, just to name a few of the things that Xenia had that she did not.

As Erika stroked his cock, he closed his eyes and slipped into thoughts of Xenia dominating him in her leather outfit. His breathing increased and his cock grew rock hard at the thought of her.

Erika was excited to see him finally grow completely hard at her touch, and she took a few minutes of stroking her hands up and down along his thick cock and bulging veins. She wanted Jacek more than ever, and the power to turn him on and pleasure him was intoxicating to her. So intoxicating that she was aroused simply from seeing his enjoyment from her touch.

After stroking him for several minutes, she could no longer resist. She licked her lips as she prepared to wrap them around his cock. She leaned over in between his strong legs and inserted his big hard cock into her mouth wrapping her lips around his shaft tightly as she went all the way down and then all the way back up to his head before popping his head out from the suction of her suck.

As she did, Jacek lost control between his mental images and his physical pleasure. Lost in the moment, he moaned, “Yes. Yes. That feels so good, Xenia.”

He immediately opened his eyes at the slip of his tongue. He sat up wide-eyed at Erika and tried to explain, “I- I’m sorry. I just. She was the last person I was with, and she’s obviously been on my mind and everyone else’s.”

Erika sat on her knees between his legs looking to the side with her tongue pressed hard against her cheek. However, her irritation lasted only briefly before she turned back to Jacek with an assertive demeanor, “I told you Jacek. I’m willing to do anything to make this work. And if that means you dreaming about her while you’re with me then so be it.”

She pushed him back down and gave him a surprisingly sexy smirk, “I’ll take your slip of the tongue as a compliment. I’ve never been compared to an experienced slut such as her. I must be doing something right here.”

She took his cock in her mouth once more and began to lick and suck up and down the shaft and head toying with her tongue along the way. She stopped for a brief moment and said, “Come on Jacek. I can’t hear you. Say her name again and again and again. It makes me feel powerful and sexy.”

He felt awkward at the request, but he indulged her and moaned to the feel of her touch, “Keep going Xenia. Yea, Xenia, that feels so good baby.” He laid back with his eyes closed and once again began to dream about her whipping him and riding his cock.

It wasn’t long until he felt his pleasure building to its peak. She continued to suck his hard cock while he fantasized about his prior lover, and he moaned, “I’m. I’m about to cum. Keep going Xenia.”

Erika continued sucking his cock going faster and faster as he built to his orgasm until finally, he started to cum. The first spurt of his cum shot into her mouth powerfully surprising her and catching her off guard. She jumped back reflexively taking her mouth off of his cock and unintentionally ruining his orgasm.

His cock spasmed for more of her touch as it leaked from the head of his cock only partially satisfied. He ached for Erika to take his cock in her hands or mouth and finish him to completion; however, there was no such luck.

Erika exclaimed, “I’m sorry, Jacek! This it actually the first blowjob I’ve ever given, and I was caught off guard by you cumming in my mouth.”

Jacek threw his head back as he lay in sexual frustration. He knew he couldn’t be too mad. Erika had gone to unusually great lengths to satisfy him, even letting him moan another woman’s name. Not just another woman, the woman she had hated her entire life. Her only mistake in this encounter was a lack of experience.

It wasn’t long before his cock went both limp and unsatisfied, and he sat up on his elbows and said, “Erika. Don’t worry about it.”

Erika sat biting her lip in silence. Jacek leaned up to her and grabbed her face softly and said, “I wasn’t sure I’d ever find another woman who could turn me on so easily and willingly cater to what I like. And something tells me you are going to make sure this isn’t our last time.”

She smiled at him and said, “Oh Jacek, I just want you to be happy. I promise I will make this up to you. I know you have a huge fetish for Xenia and everything about her. I really don’t mind playing with that idea in our relationship. She is dead, and I do not see her as a competitor to our relationship. Tell me. What did she do to you? What did you like so much? Let me be that girl for you.”

Jacek answered honestly, “She wore sexy clothes. She had attitude. And she had a very dominant personality.”

Erika repeated his words, “Sexy clothes, attitude, and dominance. Got it!”

She hopped up and said, “Okay, this is abrupt, but I have a lot of work to do in a very short time until we see each other again.” She then smiled and said, “I want you in my room after your first workout tomorrow morning at 11 am. Not a second late. Not a second late or you will be punished!”

Jacek laughed and said, “Maybe I should be late!”

He stood up and kissed her on the lips before saying, “In all honesty Erika, you have really surprised me tonight.” He sighed and continued, “I lusted for Xenia and her body. But you’re willing to give me all of my fantasies with Xenia role play, and be a Master I can one day rule our territories with… Well, that’s the best of both worlds, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”

Erika blushed at his words. It was everything she ever wanted to hear. She stood silently clutching her arms closely to her chest as she watched him show himself out of her room. He waved goodbye to her as he closed the door behind him, and she bashfully waved goodbye as well.

Jacek closed the door and turned to walk the halls back to his room. He was genuinely impressed with how vulnerable and yet confident Erika was tonight. He thought to himself, “She is a totally different woman than who I dated previously. She is agreeing to give me everything at her own expense. The sex life I desire, and yet also the world recognized leader I need to appease my father.”

Jacek had to admit, this night went far better than he could’ve ever imagined. Especially given how it started with the news of Xenia’s death. He shook his head as he walked. He still wasn’t entirely sure Xenia was truly dead.

Meanwhile, back in her room. Erika frantically made a phone call to her chief of staff traveling with her.”

The chief of staff answered her, “Yes, Master Sage?”

“Yes, I have a special overnight request. I need a riding crop and a fully detailed authentic replica of the former Xenia Bloodstar’s black leather military outfit.” Erika spoke confidently into the phone.

The chief of staff answered affirmatively and without question presuming such an item was needed for ceremony or international preparation of some kind. However, Erika then added, “I need it tightly fitted to my size specifications, and I need it first thing in the morning tomorrow. This is a top priority. Wake whoever you need to complete this task.”

The chief of staff once again answered affirmatively and without question now assuming this was possibly needed to perform some kind of special operation given the nature of the request.

Erika went to be bed fully confident she would recover from her slip up with Jacek this evening. After all, tomorrow, she was going to be Xenia. She smiled as she dozed off to sleep dreaming of his shocked face when he lay eyes on her tomorrow.