A Fairy in Stilettos Tawny Taylor All rights reserved.
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Chapter 1 If Belle St. Fèe hadn’t seen it for herself, she would have sworn it wasn’t possible. The infamous Captain H. was back from the dead. And like most men who pay a visit to hell, he was back with vengeance in his blood. She was grateful for only one reason. Her many years of boredom, since her longtime friend Peter sent the wicked H. to his former resting place, were over -- with a bang. So what if she had to put up with mayhem and chaos now? It sure beat the hell out of the miserable case of the same-old-same-olds she’d suffered from for eons. And so, as she watched the captain turn his wooden schooner about overhead, high above the trees, she braced herself for another round of cannon fire while contemplating her next move. The Boys were safe below for now, huddled in their underground sanctuaries built ages before, for just such emergencies. Thankfully, they hadn’t been completely abandoned after H’s last defeat. Belle suspected everyone knew even hell couldn’t contain a man as wicked as Captain H. “Fire!” he shouted from high above. Belle, perched on a tree limb, plugged her ears against the deafening sound of metal cannonballs pounding into wood-framed houses and mature trees. When a full block of homes were leveled, she knew it was time to yank the captain’s chain a bit and send him on his way. No doubt about it. There was only one who could defeat the crafty captain and Belle would have to travel to a dimension she’d refused to enter for ages to find him. “What a shame.” She smiled, then turned toward the ship directly overhead and took flight. As she approached the schooner, which like its captain had seen better days, she sing-songed, “Oh, Captain!” Lightning quick, he spun around. His scowl made his face, which she’d formerly sworn couldn’t get any uglier, hideous.
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He roared, “Who dares approach my ship?” “So, captain, we’re playing these games again? You know full well who it is. It is I, Belle St. Fèe. I’ve come to ask for mercy.” Low laughter rumbled through the sky, sounding like distant thunder. “Mercy? Why would I be foolish enough to do that?” “Foolish? I’d say you would be wise to grant us mercy. For the one you seek isn’t here, and you’re running low on ammunition.” The pirate ambled forward, his skull ring flashing in the sunlight as he lifted his hand and twisted his handlebar mustache. Long black hair hung limp around his face, despite the rising winds. His once finely sewn suit, now torn and tattered, clung to his thin frame. He caught the hook that took the place of his hand, lost long ago to a crocodile, on the mast rigging, and asked, “Then where is he, Belle St. Fèe? Tell me now, or watch your world be plundered. Since escaping the grip of Hades, I have no patience for games and riddles.” “Well, neither do I and I’ve yet to visit anywhere worse than a swamp. Bad water does a number on me. Turns my insides in knots. Believe me, I’m one cranky fairy, who could care less about games and riddles, and when --” “Enough!” he shouted, his voice booming over the land. “Speak now --” He raised his hook hand, “Or I fire!” Feigning nonchalance, she picked at her fingernails. “To be honest, I’m not sure where he is. But if you ask nicely, I might be convinced to go find him.” “Then be gone.” The captain handed her a compass. “But return before the needle points south, or you’ll find your beloved home in splinters and your Boys so far underground no shovel will be able to dig them out.” Thus, it was decided. Belle St. Fèe would go to America, a place she hadn’t visited for centuries, to find her dearest friend, Peter. She only hoped he was still the same boy he used to be.
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Traveling between dimensions wasn’t a pleasant thing, certainly not something Belle did without a companion. Fortunately, it didn’t take a lot to coerce -- correction -convince -- Julie, the only other female residing in Ne’erland, to accompany her. After a sweep of her wand to change their apparel to a more appropriate -- granted uncomfortable -- design so they wouldn’t draw attention to themselves, they took flight, Belle’s magic dust allowing Julie to fly too. They soared up, straight to the stars. The force of traveling so fast made the fairy grow instantly nauseous and dizzy. Thankfully, with a flash, they crossed into Peter’s world and slowly descended, straightening hair and clothing blown askew from traveling, toward Peter’s last known location. “These clothes are miserable. Can’t we change?” Julie asked, tugging on the front of her gown. “No. We want to fit in with the people. This is what they wear --” Immediately, Belle realized the place Peter had once called America had changed. And not for the better. The streets were crowded. The air filthy. The noise enough to shatter her eardrums. “This place is…horrible! What is that?” Julie said, staring at a creature walking toward them. Its hair was blue, its skin covered with smudgy black drawings and little metal balls and hoops protruded from various points on his face. “It’s curious. I’m guessing a human male, but I can’t be sure. I never saw one like that before.” Julie spun around, watching the retreating back of the creature. As if it knew it was being watched, it turned and scowled. “What you staring at, bitch?” it growled. With a gasp, Julie turned forward, nearly running into Belle. Panic written all over her face, she gripped Belle’s arm. “I don’t suppose ‘bitch’ is a compliment in this world?” “It could be. Should I ask?” Belle suggested, waving her arm. “Pardon --”
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Julie clapped her hand over Belle’s mouth. “No! Don’t do that! I want to leave. Now.” “We can’t leave yet. Captain H. will level Ne’erland. I’m partial to my house. I just finished renovations. Have a heart. I lived without a bathtub for six whole months. And, speaking of improvements, I think we’d better change our clothes so we fit in. I guess American style has changed,” Belle said, noting the trail of curious gazes they were collecting as they walked. No one wore the long gowns and bustles they were sporting any more. In fact, outside of the chains and slick black garments of the studded creature, the other beings’ clothing looked…comfortable…certainly better than the torture device she had under her gown. Whoever had invented the corset might possibly be wicked enough to put Captain H. to shame. He most certainly had a cruel streak. After studying the garb of a few more passersby, Belle led Julie around the back of a building and into an alley. She waved her wand. In a snap, they had on the loosefitting shirts and pants of the Americans. “Oh yes! This is much better.” Belle moved her arms and kicked her legs. “Perhaps America hasn’t fallen completely to ruin.” Anxious to see more of the place Peter had called home since leaving Ne’erland, she walked back toward the street. There were lights, signs and action everywhere she looked. Oh! Peter’s world was strange, and exciting! “How will we find Peter?” Julie asked, following Belle out of the alley. “This place is so big and scary.” “What are you afraid of? I’m not scared. Trust me, I’ve been here before. The worst that can happen is one of their males could mistake us for weak, helpless creatures and start telling us what to do.” She rolled her eyes. Belle St. Fèe was not weak by any man’s standards. “That part doesn’t sound so bad.” “Take my word, it’s not as pleasant as you think.” Julie looked stricken.
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“Don’t worry.” Belle checked the captain’s compass. The needle pointed northeast. “Nothing will happen to us. Peter and I have a connection. We’ll find each other. In the meanwhile…” Belle paused, as a window full of boxes playing moving images caught her eye. “Let’s go in here. This place looks interesting.”
*** “Go ahead, I know you want to touch it.” Pete Payne’s head turned toward the sound. What a voice! Smooth as silk and sexy as hell. He’d never heard that voice before and he’d spent plenty of time in this store. Was it a commercial? Some kind of sales ploy to market the latest stereo speakers? Curious, he stepped nearer, trying to look casual while investigating a little closer. What sorts of electronics were on the next row? Not able to remember, since the head above his shoulders wasn’t working as well as the one between his legs, he glanced up at the overhead sign. Radios. “Mmmm…that’s wonderful,” the voice said. “Oh, yes. Try there.” Am I on one of those crazy shows? Where’s the hidden camera? He moved closer, but a stack of computer monitors on one side and a full pallet of paper on the other blocked his view. “No, a little higher. There. Yes, oh, yes! I can’t get enough. More.” Sweet Jesus! I’m going to come! Sweating from head to toe, Pete jerked off his jacket and folded it over his arm to hide the telltale bulge in the front of his trousers. Who’d ever heard of a guy having an orgasm in an electronics store? “No! Don’t do that. Please, I’m begging…” I won’t. I promise. Anything you want, baby. It’s yours. It was all over. He had to know what was going on. Now. His cock couldn’t take another second of the torture.
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Images of a woman, nude, writhing under a man’s touch -- or better yet, two women teasing each other -- sent him racing around the opposite end of the aisle. Standing with her back toward him, a slim blonde figure swayed provocatively. Her jeans hugged a round, firm ass and her long hair, shiny as satin, skimmed the middle of her back. Damn, that was a sight. He licked lips that had become instantly dry and tried to speak. His voice failed completely. She gripped the headphones covering her ears. “Oh! What is this? It’s wonderful, in a wicked sort of way. I’ve never heard anything like it.” Neither have I. “Try the next one,” she said to the second woman, a short brunette, standing behind her and also wearing headphones. “Here?” the other woman asked, punching a button on the boom box in front of them. As she stepped back, her headphones slipped off, falling to the floor. “Oh!” The woman froze like a deer, blinded by headlights as she turned and reached for the headphones, catching him watching in the process. Pete considered a hasty retreat, but immediately dismissed it. He had to see her, the blonde with the orgasmic voice and fuck-me sway. Her mouth open but no sound coming out, the brunette reached forward and tapped her friend’s shoulder. Still dancing, the luscious blonde with an ass that would stop traffic on a L.A. freeway turned around. Holy shit! She’s a knockout. I must know more. I have to have her.
Chapter 2 Now, that’s a human male. A perfect specimen. Tall, with dark curly hair and a blue-eyed gaze that set her blood on fire. His face had not a single flaw, from his not-too-broad forehead to his perfectly cleft chin sprinkled with dark stubble. His lips were curled up into a sexy smile that made her want to throw herself at his feet and beg for mercy. Come and get me. I’m all yours. She watched his lips move and realized she couldn’t hear, thanks to the gizmo covering her ears. She slid it off. “Sorry. I couldn’t hear you.” “Hi! I’m Pete,” he said, offering his hand in that quaint human tradition. “You are?” Belle put her hand in his and a shockwave quaked through her body, heating it from the inside out. What was that? “Hi,” she squeaked. “Do you have a name?” His gaze wrestled hers into submission, knocking her brain out of place in the process. “Name? Uh…” What’s my name again? And why do I feel like this? I swear my vitals are failing, but that’s impossible. I can’t die. I’m immortal. Julie gave her a poke in the ribs. “Her name is Belle.” “Yes, Belle St. Fèe. That’s me. I had a frog in my throat.” She coughed, then giggled until Julie gave her another jab in the ribs. Turning, she mouthed, “Stop that!” Julie nodded toward Pete’s hand.
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“Oh, sorry!” Belle released it, thinking she must look like a complete fool. She wiped at her mouth. Probably looking like a drooling idiot, too. Julie gave her another jab. “One moment, please.” She waited for the handsome man to nod then yanked Julie around the corner and out of view. “What is wrong with you? If you do that again, I swear I’m going to break a rib or two.” “It’s Peter.” “Who? Where?” She looked to the left, then to the right, but saw no boy. “Him. There.” Julie pointed where they’d come from. “It’s him.” “Is not! Peter’s a boy. About waist high with a little squeaky voice and legs the diameter of my wrists.” She glanced over her shoulder, in one way hoping Pete was eavesdropping, and in another hoping he wasn’t. “That gorgeous specimen of humanity doesn’t resemble Peter at all. For one, he’s over six feet tall. Peter is only about three feet tall.” “Humans grow.” “Yes, but Peter isn’t…” Belle didn’t continue, suddenly remembering one important detail she’d forgotten up until the present. Peter was human. How could I forget that? “What makes you think it’s him?” “The scar on his arm. You remember that one? He got it the last time he fought Captain H.?” “Yeah?” She tried to recall what Pete’s arm looked like, but the only images her mind could get a solid grip on were focused on other parts…like his face and wide shoulders and his thick, bulging biceps and the other obvious bulge…the one between his legs. “Go look again.” Oh, yes, yes, yes! “I’ve never seen a scar like that on anyone but Peter.” Oh, she meant the scar. That’s too bad. Julie gave her a gentle push and Belle walked around the corner.
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The lump was covered by his coat. Damn! Oh, and his forearm was covered, too. Belle grinned at the turn her thoughts had taken for a moment, surprised with herself. Since when did she entertain such sexual thoughts? Hell, why hadn’t she? She’d sure missed a lot of fun over the eons. No wonder she’d nearly died of boredom. Then again, the only adult she had to inspire those kinds of thoughts had been the captain. The Boys were children. H. wouldn’t stir anything in a woman but disgust. Pete cleared his throat and Belle looked up at his face. He has the cutest dimple. Julie poked her in the back. All right! I’m getting to it. Now, how to get a good look at that right arm? Hmmm… “It’s nice to meet you, Peter -- er -- Pete. Are you here to buy one of these music boxes? Aren’t they delightful? You don’t even have to wind them. Would you like to give one a try?” “Oh, no thanks. I have one already.” He smiled, and Belle thought her knees would give way and she’d crumble to the floor. He gripped his coat tightly in his left hand, pushing it up against his body. Clearly, he wasn’t about to remove his jacket to give her a view of any of the parts she had an interest in. It was time to take matters into her own hands. Reaching forward, she caught his coat and gave it a swift tug. “This is a very nice jacket. May I?” She tipped her head to peek at his arm. “No. What are you looking at?” Following the direction of her gaze, he tugged his coat away from her before she had a chance to get a good look at his arm. Then, as if he was embarrassed and trying to hide the scar, he put the jacket on, sliding his right arm in first. Now there was no chance she’d see far enough up his sleeve to check for the scar. But she had a nice view of the sizable bulge between his legs again. Thank you! “Can I give you a call sometime?” he asked. “Call?”
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“Yes. Do you have a phone number?” “Oh…ah…” Having no idea what a phone was, or how to answer his question, she glanced at Julie who subtly shrugged. “I’m afraid I’m…between phone numbers at the moment.” His expression changed. The drool-producing smile disappeared. “I see.” Shoot! What’d I say wrong? “I’m sorry. Is there another way for you to get in touch?” Touch being the operative word. “What about an address?” “Oh…I’m afraid I don’t have one of those either.” Now, looking disgusted, he shook his head. “You know, you could just do what all the other women do and give me a fake phone number.” Turning and giving her a nice view of his ass, he walked away. No! Don’t go! “Why’d you chase him away?” Julie nearly screeched. “I didn’t mean to.” “It was him. I know it.” “I’m not sure. If it were Peter, he should have remembered me.” “I’m following him.” Julie ran past Belle out of the door and Belle followed. Outside, Peter met two other men and together they walked down the street. Belle and Julie trailed behind them at a safe distance for a little over a block. Then, the men entered a fancy building with lots of flashing, sparkly lights. “What is this place?” Julie halted just inside the front door. “And what is that woman doing to that pole?” Belle gritted her teeth at the noise playing through the dark room. What was that? It had a rhythm just like music, but otherwise didn’t resemble music at all. Anxious to find Peter and escape this strange place, Belle studied what parts of the interior she could see. Outside of the floor, lit somehow from below, and the woman standing front and center -- notably unclothed with the exception of a tiny skirt that
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didn’t cover her backside…Belle couldn’t see much else. “I think she’s…dancing? Naked?” “I’ve never seen dancing like that.” “Me neither.” “What do we do? Can you see Peter?” “No. I can’t see much of anything. It’s too dark. I guess we’ll have to go in and find him.” One eye on the dancing woman, Belle walked past a row of empty seats at a long bar. Along the raised platform the naked woman stood on, men lined up, waving green pieces of paper. Instantly she recognized one of them. “There!” “What is he doing?” “Don’t have a clue. Giving her a piece of paper? Oh! Look, he took off his coat. He’s sitting back in that corner.” “What if you went over there and took a look?” “It’s too dark.” “Okay. Then go up on that platform,” Julie suggested. “It’s light there. You could see his arm.” Her gaze hopped back and forth between Peter, who was giving the dancing woman the same smile he’d given her earlier, and the female recipient of that smile. Belle said, “And he’d see a whole lot more of me than I want. Are you crazy?” Oh! There it is again! How could you look at her like that? A strange new emotion, one she didn’t like at all, twisted her insides. When the woman kissed Peter on the cheek, Belle nearly charged her like an enraged bull. “Here. Take these!” She pulled her wand, compass, and pixie powder out and handed them to Julie. “I’m doing it. No woman kisses my Peter! He’s just an innocent boy.” “He doesn’t look innocent to me. And he sure doesn’t look like a boy,” Julie murmured, looking for a place to hide the wand and sack of dust in her clothing. Shocked by her friend’s words, Belle glared at Julie. “You too. Watch it! My Peter might look all grown up on the outside, but inside he’s still a child…I think.” In defeat, Julie waved her hands. “I didn’t mean anything. I swear.”
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“Just don’t lose those. I’ll be right back.” “Wait.” Julie caught Belle’s hand before she’d gotten more than a step away. “You need some different clothing, don’t you think?” Belle nodded, took the wand and walked outside. With a quick wave, she changed into a similar outfit as the one the other woman had been wearing -- with one small difference. All her vitals were covered. Then, satisfied she’d fit in, she tripped and stumbled inside. The shoes were cute -- red, with tall, skinny heels and slim straps -but they were next to impossible to walk in. How the woman had danced in them was a mystery. Grabbing chairs to steady herself, she returned the wand to Julie and headed toward the back of the stage, clomping up the first stair and glaring a silent warning to the woman standing in her way. “Where do you think you’re going?” the woman growled. “Who do you think you are?” “I’m…Be…er, Trixy,” Belle said, deciding she didn’t want to give this very threatening-looking woman her real name. Her gut instinct told her she was trouble. “And I’m going up there.” “Like hell you are! I’m next in the line-up.” The woman looked over Belle’s head and motioned toward an enormous male standing in the back corner. “Mel, this girl thinks she’s gonna take my place.” The man she’d called Mel gave Belle an appreciative once over and mumbled, “She’s okay. You go after her.” “Bitch!” The woman stepped aside. “You’re going to be sorry.” “I’ll make it quick.” Well, I guess that solves that mystery. Bitch is definitely not a compliment. Belle went the rest of the way up the stairs to the stage, becoming immediately blinded by the bright lights, blazing all around her. Peter, where are you? Squinting, she searched the faces of the men to her right.
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The noise started again and male voices began howling and chanting some word she couldn’t quite understand. Mel’s thunderous voice boomed over the din. “Dance, girl, or you’re out.” Shoot! Peter, where’d you go? Still frantically searching the crowd of unfamiliar faces, Belle tried to sway a little, nearly falling off her shoes. She kicked them off. Better! A roar of approval sounded from all around, and Belle’s face heated. Encouraged to continue, yet feeling self-conscious, she gripped the tall metal pole and bent over like she’d seen the other woman do. And she finally caught sight of Peter. His eyes and mouth gaped wide as a crocodile’s. “Peter!” “Belle?” He waved a green paper at her. “Is this why you wouldn’t give me your phone number?” She sashayed toward him, trying to see his arm, but with him waving it around she couldn’t get a good look. Sitting on the platform’s edge, she caught his hand, glanced down, and screeched with relief. “It is you! I’d never have guessed. Silly me. I thought you’d still be a boy.” “What are you talking about?” She dropped to the ground. “I need to show you something.” His friends gave him some hearty backslaps. Belle’s face reddened more as she caught them staring at her barely covered chest. “Can you come with me?” “A private lap dance? You lucky dog!” one of the men shouted. “Yes, a private dance.” Belle took Peter’s hand in hers and pulled. “No. I’m not going anywhere.” He pulled back and, caught off guard, she landed square on his lap. “You can give me my dance right here.” Frantic, she struggled to get back on her feet, but he wrapped his arms around her and squeezed.
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“No, please. You don’t understand.” As she squirmed, the hard bulge in his pants rubbed against her bare leg and a shocking heat wave shot through her body. My…does that feel good! Maybe there is something to this dance thing. Curious she adjusted her position until the rhythmic rubbing landed right between her legs. Mmmm…even better! “I think I do. And, I’m not interested in one of those dances. At least not yet.” He calmed her squirming with strong hands on her hips. “But if you keep doing that, I can’t be responsible for what I’ll do next.” Shoot! His touch felt good. His fingers dug into her flesh, just enough to be pleasurable instead of painful. Stilling, she rested her back against his chest. “I need to tell you a secret.” “What?” He released her hips. “Is the dance finished already? I just wanted you to stop rubbing me before I…er, came in my pants.” She turned, looped an arm around his neck and whispered, “Not a chance. But you need to come with me. I want to show you something. Please? You won’t be disappointed.” She stared at his neck and licked her lips, fighting the unexpected urge to run her tongue down its length. “I promise.” A steady beat pounded between her legs and she shifted her weight again, anxious to have something pressed up against there to ease the unfamiliar and most unsettling feeling. His knee found its way to the aching spot, and instinctively she rocked her hips back and forth. “Damn it, woman!” He caught her waist again and squeezed. “How can I say anything but yes when you’re doing that?” He tipped his head and ran his tongue over her cleavage. She sucked in a quick breath. Her head spun. Sparks of electricity erupted in her bloodstream. What is that? Her spine stiffened, pushing her breasts out further and he did it again, this time nuzzling their fullness.
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Completely lost to the sensation burning inside her, Belle grabbed his head, letting his thick, curly hair tangle in her fingers and pulled it to her, crushing it against her breasts. His hands flailed for a moment, then caught her wrists and yanked until she released his head. He smiled. “Holy shit!” “Holy shit is right,” she repeated, not having a clue what it meant. “Now, what was it you wanted to show me?” After that? Anything. I could start about here. She pulled the top button on her shirt and paused. “I, uh…” When the music stopped, a familiar giggle in the distance reminded Belle she’d left Julie standing by the door. “Oh! This way.” Regretfully, she left his lap, grabbed her shoes, which had somehow found their way to his table, and stood, motioning toward the door. “My friend’s this way.” “Shit! Two girls! Way to go, Pete,” one of his friends said, giving him another clap on the back. “You always have the luck, you bastard.” Belle motioned for Peter to follow her, while searching the crowd for Julie and silently rehearsing her explanation. She spied Julie sitting at a tall wood table talking to a man. “Julie, Peter’s here. Hand me my wand.” Without turning to look at Belle, Julie pointed at the table. “This is called a bar. Isn’t it great? And it’s right there.” Belle picked up the compass and checked it. Just past northeast. She was losing time. “Where?” “Right there,” Julie said, sounding annoyed. She turned her head and looked where she’d pointed. “Well, it was right there.” Immediately panic gripped Belle. “What?” “It was right there, with the compass. Maybe it fell.” Julie bent over and looked around the neighboring stools. “I can’t believe this!”
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“What’s wrong?” Peter asked. “What are you looking for and where’s my dance? Didn’t you promise me a dance?” “Um. Well, we have a problem,” Belle tried to explain as she dropped her shoes on the stool and stooped low to look for her wand. “You see, I’m a pixie -- I’m a friend of yours from a long time ago and I’ve come to take you home with me. But, Julie here lost my wand and pixie dust and now I can’t take you anywhere, and…” Peter stooped next to her and smiled playfully. “I don’t understand what all this talk about wands and pixies are, but if you’re trying to invite me home for some more of those ‘dances’ or some fantasy role-playing, I’m game.” “That’s just it!” Belle slapped her bare legs with her palms. “I can’t now. I don’t have any way to get you home…can we go to your home until I can figure this out?” He stood and eyed her speculatively. “You said you’re an old friend of mine?” “Sure. I knew you when you were a boy.” Not a single sign of recognition crossed his face. “And your name is Belle or Trixy?” “Belle. We were best pals, did everything together. Don’t you remember? The Boys? Captain H.? Anything?” “None of that rings a bell. But, I’ll tell you what. Maybe I’m crazy for trusting you when I don’t know a thing about you --” “My name,” Belle offered, hoping it made a difference. “You know my name. Belle St. Fèe.” “Yes, I know your name, Belle St. Fèe, if that’s your real name. And,” he leaned closer whispering, as he slipped first one shoe on her foot then the other, “I know you give one hell of a lap dance. I’m intrigued. Let’s go to my place and…talk. I want to know everything, especially about the pixie dust. Role playing about fairies is a personal favorite of mine.” Taking her by the hand, he led her out the door and down the street.
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Belle followed, stumbling on the stilt-like shoes, thankful she had a strong man’s arm to cling to. She paused only long enough to make sure Julie was behind her. “Hold this, and don’t lose it!” She handed Julie the compass, and Julie nodded.
Chapter 3 Peter’s home wasn’t like anything she’d ever seen. White walls, lots of shiny metal, and black, glossy furniture. It definitely lacked a woman’s touch. Unfortunately -- or fortunately, she wasn’t sure which yet -- he was clearly not in the mood to redecorate at the moment. He practically carried her into the bedroom at the far end of a long hallway, after politely asking a bewildered looking Julie to wait where she was. He closed the bedroom door and pushed a button on a little box. The room instantly filled with mellow music. “Now, little fairy, show me your magic.” Peter flopped onto a bed the size of a small town. He lay on his back, his head resting on his crossed arms. That position made his broad chest look much wider, absolutely scrumptious. “I’m waiting.” He nodded and gave her a wicked smile. She stood frozen in place, not sure exactly what he was expecting. A small part of her suspected he wasn’t talking about magic, but she hoped he was. “I can’t. I…uh…don’t have my wand.” “Improvise. Here.” He stood, went to a wall of doors, slid one aside and fished out a short polished wood stick with dozens of narrow strips of leather protruding from one end. He handed it to her and she took it, not sure what it was supposed to do. “Go ahead.” The leather straps felt nice, brushing the back of her hand and swooshing over her forearm as she shook it. “What is this? A riding crop has a longer rod.” “My rod’s pretty long, but we’ll talk about that later.” Peter gave her a playful wink. “This is a flogger, but for now it can be your magic fairy wand.” “Oh, I’m quite sure it won’t work. But I’ll try.” Anxious to test his theory, but not convinced, she waved it and began her incantation.
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A white cloud puffed on the floor before her and she gasped with surprise. Maybe his flogger would do the trick. As the cloud lifted, she looked at the floor, expecting to see her wand and velvet purse. Ooops…then again, maybe not. A frog bellowed a deep croak and hopped under the bed. “Where the hell did that come from?” Peter stooped and peered under the bed. “There’s no pond around here. That’s a good one, you cute little trickster. Where’d you have that thing hidden?” “I couldn’t hide a thing in these clothes. And I’m afraid your flogger is broken.” Disappointed she didn’t get the results she was hoping for, she handed it back to him. A frog wouldn’t do her a bit of good. And clearly Peter wasn’t impressed with her failing attempt at magic. “Oh, no it’s not broken. You just don’t know how to handle it…” He sat up. “…you sexy little pixie. Your innocent game is driving me crazy. Come here,” he demanded. He reached with his free hand, caught her wrist, and yanked -- softly. Completely taken by surprise, she stumbled, landing smack dab in his arms. Her nose was inches from his. Her mouth was too. And her breasts pressed against the chest she’d just moments ago stared at. Belle couldn’t breathe. She couldn’t think or talk or move, either. He’d bewitched her! Impossible. “What’s wrong, little fairy? I’m not the big, bad wolf. That’s the wrong fairy tale. Then again,” he licked his lips and she licked hers. “I just might want to eat you up.” Her gaze snared in his, like a rabbit in a trap, she struggled for control of her limbs, brain and tongue. “I, uh… I…” Peter tipped his head closer, and her eyelids fell closed as their mouths met. In the darkness, swirls of colors exploded in her mind as his lips teased, once -- twice -then pressed more firmly. Her knees turned wobbly. Her skin tingled. Yet, she couldn’t
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pull away. Belle was caught in a wild, unrestrained vortex and she didn’t want to be freed. When he pulled away, she remained motionless. Her lips felt funny, tingly and sensitive. Her stomach had butterflies. “Oh.” “What’s the matter? You act like you’ve never been kissed before.” She lifted her eyelids and gazed into his eyes. Sure enough, she saw confusion, maybe even a little alarm. “Of course I have,” she lied, worried he might toss her and Julie out before she’d proven who he was. “Can’t you tell? I just love being kissed. I do it all the time, every chance I get.” Besides, the way he’d said it, her ego had taken a little bruising. “I’ll have you know I’m quite the accomplished kisser.” So there! I can kiss as well as the best of them. No one’s ever complained before…granted, I’ve never been kissed either. “You sure had me fooled.” He puckered his mouth. “So prove it to me.” She glanced at his scrumptious lips, tempted to give it another go, but at the same time afraid. What if he could tell? And what if he decided she wasn’t trustworthy? Or worse -- a bad kisser. Better not to think along those lines. Besides, where would they go in this strange world if left to fend for themselves? “I…uh…was more interested in that flogger of yours. Won’t you show me what it’s truly used for?” She made an attempt at a flirtatious smile. In a heartbeat, she was lying flat across his knees, her short shirt barely covering her bottom, and her stomach caught somewhere between her ribcage and her mouth. “It would be my pleasure,” he purred, sliding his hand up her skirt. Squealing at the intimate touch, she squirmed. “Oh, yeah, that’s it, baby. Play shy. It drives me crazy.” His fingers snagged the waist of her skimpy underpants and pulled them down, exposing her backside. Her face flamed. No one had ever seen her bottom. Cool air brushed over her exposed skin, and goose bumps followed, trailing up her spine. “Damn, that’s one fine ass.” He ran his hand up and down, and she blushed. “Damn.”
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Uncomfortable, achy and miserable, her mons hot and throbbing, Belle wriggled some more. She couldn’t help it. No one had ever touched her there. No one had ever seen her like this. It was driving her insane. And then, his fingers probed lower, dipping between her folds and she yelped. Every part of her body, from the tip of her head to the soles of her feet shivered. “Your pussy is so wet…” I am? Pussy? “You’re so ready.” For what? Show me. She felt him part her labia with his hands and push deeper with a finger and she gasped when it slipped inside. Instinctively, she tightened her channel -- no, pussy -around it. “Good God you’re tight. I want you. You’re like…a virgin? You can’t be.” Virgin? What’s that? His finger plunged in and out -- then stilled inside her, slowly driving her crazy. Lifting the flogger, he held it over her buttocks. The leather straps tickled her skin and her pussy clamped tightly around his finger. A wave of heat shot through her body, and something powerful began to build. A strange, wonderful need. The straps lifted, then landed with a soft thud. She moaned with pleasure. “Oh! Again, do it again.” He repeated the torture, his finger dipping faster, the flogger gently teasing her flesh until she felt a new sensation, a buzzing, overwhelming feeling that left her breathless all over again. “That’s it. Come for me, baby.” Come? She wrapped her arms around his legs and clung to him as her body took over. Every muscle twisted into a tight ball and her heart hammered each beat in her ears. Belle heard her own raged breathing, smelled a strange musky scent that left her dizzy and intoxicated. She saw swirling colors and flashing stars behind her closed eyelids. Tasted his kisses in her mouth.
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Suddenly, she was outside her body, soaring over herself, over Peter, over his world and hers. To the beyond and back. Shooting through space and time and then returning to a limp, pulsing body. It was magic without the fairy dust. She gasped. “What was that?” “Only the beginning, love,” Peter said, gently lifting her and setting her on the bed. “Now, I’m going to fuck you. I must have you.”
*** Pete tried to swallow, but his throat was so damn dry he couldn’t. He tried to hold back, to restrain the urgency of his need, but he feared that would be impossible too. His damn pants were in the way. He quickly discarded them, smiling at Belle’s wide-eyed stare over his erect cock. Yes, it was big. And he was damn proud of it. He’d seen that surprised expression before, although he sensed a bit of fear in Belle’s. Lifting her thighs, he slowly rubbed the head of his cock in her slick juices, gritting his teeth against the urge to bury himself in her tight pussy. “It’s okay. I’ll go real slow.” She didn’t speak, merely nodded, so he continued forward, anxious to feel her walls around his cock. He knew it would be heaven. He couldn’t remember the last time he’d felt such a tight pussy. He only hoped he wouldn’t hurt her. It would take every ounce of his strength to maintain even the slightest bit of control once he was inside her. Bracing himself, he pushed softly, but her pussy walls tightened, creating a barrier between his cock and heaven. He released her legs and gently parted her labia, thumbing her clit. She arched her back and gasped and he pushed again, feeling something barring his entrance. It couldn’t be. She couldn’t be.
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He pulled his cock away and dropped his head in frustration. He parted her puffy lips and looked. Everything looked normal enough. God, I’m an idiot. “Are you a virgin?” “What’s that?” “How old are you?” “Old enough. Is being a virgin bad?” “Well, no. Not really. But it will hurt a bit the first time.” “Hurt?” She visibly swallowed. “For some reason I’m having a hard time believing that. It feels so good.” “So, you want to? You’re sure.” “Oh, yes.” “Okay.” He returned to his position, the head of his cock poised just outside her tight pussy. “Relax, baby. It’s going to sting a little, but I’ll make it up to you. I promise.” He licked his thumb, tasting her sweetness, drawing circles over her clit until she sighed with pleasure. He pushed slowly, but just hard enough to feel the head of his cock slowly stretching her. Belle’s breathing was rapid in his ears and her hands reached, gripping fists full of comforter, as he continued sliding into her tight warmth. And with a scream, she relinquished -- her body giving way. The head of his cock slipped inside. Groaning he forced himself to hold still and let her recover. Warm juices flooded over his cock. He couldn’t help pushing a little deeper. But, that wasn’t enough. He had to feel her completely surrounding him. “Are you okay?” “Yes,” she whispered between panting breaths. “Oh, yes!” That was all the encouragement he needed. Carefully, he pushed until his cock was deep inside. Damn, she was tight. He dropped his head back and growled, grateful for the sensation. Then, the impossible happened. She became even tighter. Pete bit back a shout and pulled himself out slowly before thrusting back in. Hmm, hell, yes.
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With each thrust, he felt a powerful orgasm building, starting at the base of his cock and working outward until his whole body was tight with need. With every thrust, Belle moaned his name, which sent him careening toward completion even faster…quicker than he wanted. He fought it, slowed it down by pulling his cock out completely before burying it inside her sweet folds again. His heart hammered inside his head and his fingers dug into her thighs as his self control weakened. In and out he thrust. She tipped her hips to meet his every motion, taking him deeper. This was beyond words, beyond thoughts or feelings. He couldn’t sort out one sensation from another. They all blended into a world of colors and sounds and scents, carrying him to a far away galaxy. Her pussy spasmed around him as she came and he cried out, as he found completion as well. His seed spurted into her. Unable to stop himself, he plunged into her with each pulse, driving his cock inside until he shook from exhaustion and dropped on top of her a breathless, spent man. “Sweet Jesus, woman!” He struggled to catch his breath and clear his groggy head. “Is that good?” “Better than good.” He rolled to his side and pulled her into his arms. “What about you? Are you all right?” “Better than all right. I’m all tingly inside.” Nearly asleep, he smiled. “Good. Now, how about we go to sleep? Sweet dreams, my little pixie.” In an instant, he drifted off, dreaming of far away lands, floating ships, and pirates with hook hands.
Chapter 4 Belle woke up feeling aches in places she’d never had them before. She felt something else too, something new and exciting -- the weight of a man’s arm draped across her chest. Afraid to move and wake him, she closed her eyes and tried to force herself to fall back asleep. The problem was she couldn’t. Her mind was racing too fast. No part of her could rest. Even her toes were tense. Everything had changed. She wasn’t ready to face that fact yet, but there it was, flung across her chest and pressed against her side. Peter was a grown man, a man who’d shown her pleasures she hadn’t known existed before. Having lived with children, sheltered in Ne’erland all her life, she’d never been exposed to such things, never thought or wondered or wanted them. Now, as she lay next to Peter, all she could think about was doing it again, and again, and again. It was as though a new person had been awakened inside, Trixy, her stiletto-wearing alter-ego. The secret side of herself -- a side that allowed her to be someone she didn’t even know existed. Yes, Peter needed to return to Ne’erland to defeat Captain H. Yes, the Boys needed to be protected…and yes, her life in Ne’erland had been miserably boring. How could she expect Peter to remain there? It was clear he was a man of this world, not the innocent boy who’d chased fairies through the forests in Ne’erland. He stirred, and she looked at him. His features were recognizable, yet different at the same time. Rougher, less pretty than they’d been when he was a boy. His jaw was sharper, the cheekbones more prominent and his forehead broader. But, he still had those long, thick eyelashes. His eyelids lifted, revealing two brilliant blue eyes.
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“Hi,” she said, feeling a little funny caught staring at him. “Hi.” He shifted, lifting an arm and resting his head on it. “How’d you sleep?” Like a log. “Pretty good.” A hint of self-consciousness made her pull the sheet up to her chin. She winced as a blade of pain shot from between her legs and up her spine. “You’re hurting, aren’t you?” Like crazy. It feels like my delicate parts will never be the same. And the insides of my thighs are sticky. But, oh goddess, it was worth it. “No, not really. Just a little, er…stiff.” He smiled. “You’re a terrible liar.” Without a word, he jumped from the bed, scooped her into his arms and carried her across the room. She didn’t bother to fight him. At this point, the way he easily carted her as he strolled across the room felt, well…right. He was so strong, capable -- adorable -- and she enjoyed being babied a bit. No one had ever pampered her. When he entered a smaller room with a bathtub like she’d never seen, Belle knew exactly what he had in mind. With a twist of the metal knob, Peter started water flowing into the wide, deep tub. He set her upon the commode -- another strange looking contraption, different from what she’d seen in past travels to this dimension. And turned a second knob before pouring some scented oils from a bottle. Steam rose from the tub, and the air filled with the scent of spring flowers. “It smells wonderful. And is that hot water?” She watched in awe as Peter turned a second knob some more. “From the wall? How?” “Yes.” He looked at her a little strangely. “Tell me you have seen indoor plumbing before.” “Oh!” Sure she looked like a fool, she adjusted her perch on the commode’s slick surface. Evidently, hot water from the wall was commonplace in this strange world. “Of course I have. It’s just…” She stared at him, searching for a logical thing to say. “Oh, a
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woman should never take these things for granted. It’s such a luxury, a hot bath with wonderful scented oils. I feel like a queen.” “Well, Your Highness,” he said lifting her and lowering her into the hot water. “Your throne awaits.” Belle sighed. What pixie wouldn’t? This was heaven, beyond luxury. And then, it got even better when Peter slipped in behind her and pulled her shoulders back until her spine rested against his chest and stomach. Her bottom tucked between his legs. Her head tipped back until it landed on his shoulder. Yes. Now, this is a throne no queen would want to leave. “So, tell me everything about Belle St. Fèe. I have a feeling you’re a woman of many secrets.” His fingertip ran up and down her neck, from collarbone to ear then back down again and she shivered despite the heat. “There’s nothing to tell, really. I am what you see…more or less.” “More or less? That’s the part that intrigues me.” And every part of you intrigues me, especially the one between your legs. “You talk a lot about pixies. Do you have a fetish? If you do, that’s fine by me. I’m a little partial to them myself.” That teasing finger tickled the inside of her ear and she giggled, for a moment forgetting his question. “So, tell me. What’s with the fairy thing?” “Oh. Well, I’m not sure what a fetish is, but I do like fairies. They are a nice bunch, for the most part. There’s always one or two in a group…” Her brain locked up when he started kissing her neck, and she cocked her head to one side, allowing him better access. “Oh…” “Go on. You like fairies. Sounds like you know a few.” “Oh…yes, a few.” “Any you’d like to introduce me to?” He bit the sensitive spot between collarbone and neck and instinctively she shrugged her shoulders. “Not a chance. They wouldn’t know how to handle you. But I would like to introduce you to one troublesome pirate.”
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“Naw. Pirates aren’t my type. Just sexy pixies in short skirts.”
“Type?” Sexy? He called me sexy? Is that a compliment?
“Yeah. I’m straight as an arrow. You know, not a flamer.”
And what the goddess is a flamer? “I see.”
“What makes you think I’d like to meet your pirate?”
“First, he’s not my pirate. He’s Captain H., the nastiest pirate in Ne’erland. And,
he’s causing a lot of trouble for some dear friends of mine.” “Where’s this Ne’erland place? Never heard of it. Sounds like somewhere in northern Europe, maybe? Oh…are you…Scandinavian?” “It’s slightly farther than that.” “So that’s it!” Peter slapped the side of the tub. “You talk a little funny. I was wondering, wasn’t sure if it was part of the fairy act.” “Funny?” “Just a little. In a cute way.” He kissed her ear then slipped his tongue inside, tickling her into giggles. “So, will you go with me?” “Where?” “To defeat the evil captain! You’re the only one who can.” “Me? What makes you think I can defeat anyone? I’m just a working schmuck who sits in front of a computer all day. Besides, tomorrow the boys are coming over and watching the game. Can’t you call the cops?” Schmuck? Computer? Cops? I wish he’d speak English. Belle swallowed a sigh. “Sounds like you’re scared. Where is the boy I knew? The one who cared about others? Who feared nothing? You were boastful and cock-sure, even in the face of danger.” “I’m all those things.”
“No, you’ve lost something here in this world. Your fire. Passion.”
Peter slid out from behind her and wrapped himself in a towel. “First, I don’t
remember you or anything from my childhood, so I can’t compare what I was then to what I am now. But I’ll tell you this, if what happened between us last night doesn’t
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prove I have passion, then I don’t know what will.” He shook his head, his eyes glazing with anger. “Well, fuck it. I don’t know why I’m even letting this bother me. You’re a stranger, someone I picked up at a bar, not a friend. You’ll leave and tomorrow you’ll be nothing but a distant memory.” Nothing but a distant memory? She sat, stunned for a moment, unused to being the cause or the target of an angry Peter’s tirade, especially when it was delivered by a mostly naked Peter to an entirely naked Belle. His words sliced at her soul, leaving her feeling weak and exposed. Well, fudge it, too. The water was too clear for comfort. She scrambled out and covered herself in a towel. “That was cruel. I can’t believe the Peter I loved all this time has turned into such a heartless bastard. I was a fool for coming here and letting you charm me the way you have. I never wanted games or fantasies like you did. I wanted the real man inside, the one I thought you’d become. Clearly, I made the wrong conclusion.” She brushed past him, so enraged, she could have smacked him. As she reached for the door, he caught her arm and pulled. “You’re right. I’m a bastard. I’m sorry. I don’t know why I said that.” Caught off guard again and feeling as unsteady on her feet as she had the first time he’d done something unexpected, she fought to regain her balance by clinging to the doorframe. “This world has changed you. Maybe you can’t help me anymore.” She tried to pull away, but he wouldn’t let her go. “We will face Captain H. on our own or we’ll leave our home. I won’t see my Boys hurt any longer and we won’t hold out hope for help that won’t come.” “This world. Why do you keep saying this world? Where are the authorities? The police? What kind of place do you live in where evil pirates can run you and your children out of your… Wait a minute! Your children? You were a virgin.” His gaze dropped to her feet then steadily climbed upward. “Who or what are you?” “I tried to tell you, but you were too wrapped up in your fantasies to listen. I’m Belle, and you would label my kind a fairy, or pixie. I live in a different dimension, one where children don’t age, and there are no diseases. A place where a boy can forever
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remain a boy, a place you called home once, before you defeated Captain H. and came here. You got that scar during your last battle with him.” She pointed at his right arm. “He caught you with his hook hand and nearly dragged you into the abyss with him as he fell.” She watched Peter stare blindly at his arm. “It doesn’t matter. Like you said, you don’t remember. This is your world now. As far as you’re concerned mine doesn’t exist. It’s the stuff of fairy tales, bedtime stories or fantasies.” Heartbroken, she returned to the bedroom, dressed, and went to find Julie. And when she did, she checked the compass. The needle was pointing directly east. Ne’erland was without its hero, but she’d cram her pixie feet into Peter’s boy-size shoes. She didn’t need a man to do the job of a boy.
Chapter 5 A case of beer, the boys, a good cigar, and the Dallas football game didn’t help Peter forget Belle’s parting words. He couldn’t forget her touch, or her smile, or the fire in her voice either. It was hopeless, yet at the same time surprisingly pleasant. Whatever she was, pixie or plain human, he had no doubt about one simple fact: she was unforgettable, one of a kind. And gone. “What’s your problem today?” his friend John asked, giving him a bleary-eyed stare. “You haven’t said two words all night.” Pete shrugged and emptied the can in his hand before tossing it aside. “I never talk much.” “Yeah. But you also never drink ten beers before half time.” “I haven’t…” In disbelief, Pete glanced down at the cardboard case sitting on the floor next to his recliner. “Which one of you assholes drank my beer?” “You’re the asshole.” John stood and staggered toward the bathroom. “No one else would drink that low-carb shit. It tastes like piss. Speaking of which…” Pete pulled out the last two cans, cracked one open, took a swallow and set it down. “This stuff is like water.” He relit his cigar and took a couple of puffs tasting the nutty flavor in his mouth, then glanced down at the scar on his arm. “She wants me to believe in fairies and evil pirates and dimensions where little boys don’t grow up. Not to mention the fact that she thinks that I’m some damn hero who will save them all. What kind of shit is that?” Returning from the bathroom, John looked at him through narrow, slitted eyes. “Who?” “Belle.”
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Roger, who’d been focused on the half-time parade of Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders, looked at Pete. “Huh? Who’s Belle?” Pete snubbed out the cigar. It tasted like shit, for some reason. Just like the beer and the nuts sitting in the bowl. “The blonde from Platinum’s.” “Oh, yeah.” Roger stared at the TV. “She was hot. Perfect ass and her tits…Mm!” Jealousy bit at Pete’s insides, but he kept his mouth shut. Keep your eyes off her ass and tits, asshole. “Damn!” Roger continued. “Too bad, sounds like she’s been smokin’ too much Bermuda Grass.” “Bullshit.” Pete shook his head, which was crystal clear, despite the beer. “Belle doesn’t do drugs. Hell, I doubt she’s even smoked a cigarette.” John returned to his semi-reclined position at the end of the couch. “You’re dreamin’. Everyone knows all strippers do drugs. Weed. Uppers, downers, anything they can get their paws on.” “Not this one. Come to think of it, I don’t even think she’s a stripper.” John laughed. “She was in a titty bar on stage, half naked, shaking her ass. How’s that saying go? If it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck then --” “Shut the fuck up!” Rage shot Pete from his recliner. “Asshole, get out!” John raised his hands in surrender. “Easy, buddy. Shit! I didn’t mean anything. Come on, let’s watch the game. I promise I won’t insult your girlfriend anymore. I didn’t know you cared for her. You’ve never cared about a woman before, especially after only one night.” “I don’t…” As John’s words sunk in, Pete’s automatic denial lodged in his throat. He dropped into his chair. It was impossible! He’d known Belle for only a day. They’d fucked, slept…and argued. Nothing deep. Sure, the sex had been amazing -- the best he ever had. But, he didn’t need emotions like devotion and possessiveness creeping up on him. He’d been so good at not becoming emotionally attached to any woman he’d slept with up until now. What made her different?
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“Maybe she’s missing a few marbles,” Roger offered, helping himself to a handful of nuts and stuffing them in his mouth. “You know. A beautiful girl who appears normal on the outside but sees things that ain’t there? Little gremlins and monsters and stuff.” “I don’t believe that either. There’s something about her…” Pete let his words trail off. He recalled the time they’d spent together, in the store, the bar, here at home. Images and sounds flashed through his mind. Her voice. The way she spoke. The way she moved. The wisdom in her eyes. “No way. She’s not insane.” “Well,” Roger said, swallowing a second handful of nuts. “If she isn’t crazy or on drugs, then how do you explain the fact that she believes she’s a fairy and you’re some fucking hero who’s supposed to save her world?” “There’s no other logical explanation. He’s gotta believe her,” John answered, his words echoing Pete’s thoughts. John was right. Nothing else made sense. Belle was telling the truth, and she needed his help. He glanced around the room, a place he’d once thought of as heavenon-earth. Sure, it had everything a man would want, complete with flat screen TV, surround-sound and faithful -- though completely hammered -- friends. Still it was lacking something important. The warmth of a true home. It was lacking love. He was lacking love. And damn it, although he hadn’t seen it until now, he needed love. More than that, he needed to give love. To one woman, a feisty fairy. Somehow, he had nearly lost a part of himself forever. But, Belle saw it. She showed it to him. He had to find her, tell her how he felt, and thank her for knocking him upside the head and waking him up. He had to help her, whatever the risk. Now. “I gotta leave.” Not waiting for John or Roger’s response, he headed toward the door. “Lock up for me, and if I don’t come back, you two assholes can have all my stuff. I won’t need it anymore.”
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“Good luck, Pete,” John said, smiling. “I’ll bet you’ll make a kick-ass hero, like the Terminator.”
*** “They’re gone. We can’t go home, and the Boys are all alone. Captain H. will have our homes leveled before I can figure any of it out. Time’s running out.” Belle flipped the cover over the compass, sat on the curb, and yanked her short skirt down, trying to cover at least a few inches of her thighs. A car’s horn blared, and she grimaced. “It’s bad enough we’re stuck here, but dressed like this…and then there’s Peter…” She sighed. “I don’t understand. What happened between you two? I thought you had a connection.” “I did, too. A beautiful, magical connection beyond this world and the stars, and the galaxies.” Julie pulled on Belle’s hand. “Come on, you better stand up. You’re flashing your underwear to every passerby.” “That’s the last thing I want.” Belle stood, steadied herself -- would she ever get used to those shoes? -- and pushed her climbing skirt back down. “I need some real clothes and some decent shoes. These things are killing me. Oh, and my wand and my purse…” “I know, I know. You told me to watch the wand and purse. This is my fault.” Julie looked down and her shoulders sagged. “No, it’s not. Yes, I’m disappointed my things were stolen. And yes, I asked you to watch them for me. But, this mess is all my fault. I brought you here assuming Peter was still a child and willing to help. I was so stupid. At the least, I should’ve planned this better. In case you haven’t noticed, I didn’t know anything about this world.” Julie nodded. “I noticed. But, you know what? I respect you. You came to this foreign place, fearless --” “-- reckless is a better word. I put you in danger.” Belle interrupted.
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“No. You had faith in Peter. Based upon years of friendship and trust. You had no idea how much this world would change him, or how much this world itself has changed, for that matter. There was no way of knowing that until you got here. You’re strong, courageous, daring, intelligent and resourceful, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to be here with you. Despite some scary times, I’m enjoying myself. Did you see Peter’s television?” “Television?” “The big box in the living room. It’s an amazing piece of machinery. What wonderful things I’ve learned.” Julie smiled and for a brief instant, Belle didn’t feel regretful. Then she thought of the Boys and started walking, not paying attention to where she was heading. “We have to get back home somehow.” Julie fell into step beside her. “What options do we have?” “Either we find my wand and dust, or Peter takes us back…if he can remember how. I don’t see either happening anytime soon.” “Maybe quicker than you think.” Julie pulled on her arm. Not even aware that she’d been staring down at the ground, Belle looked up. “Peter?” she whispered, not sure if she believed what she was seeing. He smiled and opened his arms, and casting aside every ounce of pride, Belle accepted his embrace. She inhaled, relishing his distinct scent, and some unfamiliar ones. Bitter and smoky. “Were you looking for me?” “Yes, for hours. I was beginning to think I’d never find you, my little pixie.” He bent down and kissed her nose. “We need to talk.” “I’m sorry for what I said earlier. I mean, I still believe what I said, but I could have been nicer. I’m not the most tactful person sometimes.” He shook his head and smiled. Her face warmed, while her heart swelled and her knees turned to jelly.
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“You are perfect, and you were right,” Peter said. “I’m glad you said what you did. I’m so damn thick-skulled sometimes it takes a bulldozer to bust through the concrete.” One arm around her shoulders, he turned her around and started walking. “Julie! You’d better keep close. We have a pirate to conquer and I don’t want you lost in the battle.” Julie dashed to catch up and gave Belle a knowing smile when she fell into step beside her. “You were right all along,” she whispered. “Peter is the hero you hoped for.” Delighted, Belle wound her arm around Peter’s waist and squeezed. “I don’t know what finally broke through, bulldozer -- whatever that is -- or not, I’m just glad to have my partner back, bigger and better than ever! Just wait until Captain H. sees how much you’ve grown.” “I hope that isn’t the only reason you’re so happy to see me.” “Of course it isn’t.” Belle felt her insides heating. “But we don’t have time for that now. We must take flight, and without my pixie dust, I’m afraid that’s going to be difficult. Unless…” Full of hope, she looked at Peter. “You don’t happen to have any, do you? You needed it to get here.” “I’m not sure. We could go look in my storage unit. I have some things in there from my childhood. Maybe we’ll get lucky.” “It’s worth a shot!” Overjoyed, Belle wrapped her arms around his neck and hugged him. “You’ve made me the happiest pixie in the whole universe. And as soon as this thing with Captain H. is over, I plan on showing you exactly how grateful I can be.” Peter looked down and smiled, his eyes twinkling and playful like they’d been when he was a boy. “That is one thing I can’t wait for.” His hand slid to her ass and squeezed, pressing her body firmly against his. On a sigh, she said, “Me, neither,” and subtly tipped her hips so they rubbed against the growing bulge in the front of his pants.
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He growled low, cupped her chin in his palm and tipped her head up. His mouth hovering over hers, his nearness making her dizzy and hot, he whispered, “You’ll pay for that.” She grinned. “Gladly.”
*** Belle was giddy as a flower fairy in spring and as jumpy as a jackrabbit, while they searched Peter’s storage unit in the basement. During the long, torturous hours, she caught Peter’s lustful stares, so full of promise she was tempted to toss everything aside and toss him on the floor. Meanwhile, the compass needle slowly crept toward south. But, Julie, of all people, proved to be quite the able taskmaster. She kept them on task and off each other, an unfortunate necessity considering their time crunch. All three of them rejoiced when Peter held up a small red velvet pouch and asked, “Is this it?” Within seconds, they were rocketing toward the stars. Peter hollered, both visibly rejoicing in the speed of their travel and disappointed when it ended -- just as he had as a boy. Immediately, as they drifted from the clouds, Belle spied Captain H.’s ship. It hadn’t moved from its previous position, directly overtop of the Boys’ underground lair. As they approached the captain’s ship, Peter subtly changed. While he was still the man Belle had found in his world, he was also more. A touch of the boy he’d been shined through -- the best parts, the loyalty and courage. Her heart swelled with love and pride. Yes, she loved Peter Payne -- the man -- more than she’d ever loved the boy. Now, she hoped she wouldn’t have to watch him die.
Chapter 6 “What man -- and I use that term loosely here -- threatens the lives of children for his personal gain?” Peter’s voice bellowed, echoing off the clouds and the houses below. Belle gasped as it tickled her insides. Deep and commanding, it left her wanting to pitch herself at Peter’s feet and beg for mercy. Yet she forced herself to remain where she was. Now was not the time. The captain, who had his back turned, spun around and gave his nemesis a curious stare. “Who is this…male human and how did he come upon our world? He has no place here!” “What’s wrong, Captain? Don’t you recognize me?” Peter took his familiar pose, hands on hips, cocky smile on his face. Belle giggled with delight at the captain’s obvious confusion. “I’m the one who fed your hand to the crocodile. I’m the one who banished you to the abyss. You know, it was rude of you to escape. I left you there in good faith.” “It cannot be,” the captain stammered. “You’re…a…” “Man,” Peter finished. “I’m all grown up. Yes. You want to mess with me, pal, and I’ll send you to another galaxy. I just passed a few on my way here and let me tell you, they’re worse than hell. Want to take a look for yourself?” Peter slowly drifted toward the ship. Belle watched anxiously from a nearby tree limb, careful to conceal herself and Julie. Any distraction could cost Peter his life, and that was one thing she couldn’t be responsible for. This was his battle and despite the fact that she knew how he could defeat the captain once and for all, she could not interfere.
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“Do you think he remembers?” Julie whispered. “I don’t know. He sounds like he does. He looks like he does. But I can’t be sure.” She watched his every movement for a sign. Something to suggest he was prepared for the attack that could come at any moment. She tried to ignore the way the soft breeze played havoc with his curly hair. Now was not the time for those kinds of thoughts. Yes, Peter Payne -- the grown man -- was a sight, like nothing she’d ever seen. Merely looking at him warmed her all over. Her heart hammered out each racing beat in her ears. Yes, he was a man she could stare at for all of eternity. But, Peter was also human. A friend and a lover who might die, quite possibly today while she watched, helpless in a nearby tree. She yearned to jump out from her hiding spot and stand at his side, to protect him from the captain’s cannons. But, it was useless. All time, all dimensions, all eternity pointed to this moment and place. There were two: the captain and the man, evil and good. One would win, and one would lose. Out of the corner of her eye, she caught a movement on the ground below. The Boys! Belle motioned for them to take cover, yet several remained above ground, staring wide-eyed and gape-mouthed at Peter and the captain above. Frantic and fearful for their safety, she waved her arms, but failed to catch their attention. They were awe struck by the sight of their grown friend engaged in a subtle battle with his archenemy. It was no use. She had to warn them before the mêlée started. Slipping from the tree limb, she soared toward the ground, but just before she reached the Boys, she glanced up and caught Peter looking at her. “Belle!” Peter turned his back to Captain H. The captain had his opportunity and didn’t hesitate to take it.
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Cannons roared to life, and as Belle watched, one blazing ball hit Peter square in his back, hurling him through the sky like a meteor. Belle’s breath caught in her throat as her worst fear played out before her eyes. She tried to scream, but nothing, not air or sound escaped. More ammunition smashed through the trees’ canopy, heading toward the Boys standing on the ground below. Suddenly springing to action, Belle turned to them, swept them into her arms and flew into a nearby cave. She reached its safety seconds before the fireballs pummeled the ground and set it ablaze. Once she was sure they were safe, she spun around and took flight again, heading in the general direction she’d seen Peter fall, afraid of what she might find. Belle choked on sobs as she flew and tears blurred her vision. Peter was nowhere, vanished, buried under mountains of rubble, or burned beyond recognition. Enraged, the fairy soared back toward the ship and hollered, “Captain!” He ignored her, either too amused by the destruction blazing below or deafened by the noise of the steady cannon fire. Fearless in her anger, she flew within a few feet of him and screamed, “Captain!” He turned and gloated in obvious victory. “Yes?” He smiled, displaying a row of uneven, stained teeth that made her want to vomit. “What little voice do I hear? Is it the voice of defeat? Did I not see that pathetic specimen you brought claiming to be Peter Payne flung to the far corner of the world?” He reached for her but Belle dodged his touch. “Clearly he was not who he claimed to be. The boy was more of a challenge than that half-wit.” The captain gave her a thorough once-over, which made her grow icecold. “Interesting attire. Those shoes do wonders for your legs.” “I’d like to see what they might do to your head,” she growled, slipping one off and waving it. “Don’t bother. I’d hate to see you break a sweat.” The pirate grinned and pinched her cheek and she snarled in protest. “Besides,” he added on a chuckle. “Your effort would be wasted. There is only one who can defeat me and he has yet to appear.” “It’s true! You’ve figured me out.”
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Gasping, Belle spun around. It couldn’t be. “Peter?” Oh please let him be okay! Peter looked a shade shy of okay, but he was alive. He moved slowly, wincing with pain, his arm gripping his ribcage. Obvious bruises stained his cheeks and a deep red gash ran from the corner of his eye to his jaw. “I’m not the Peter Payne you were expecting, but I know where he is.” “And why -- you weak, little man -- should I believe you?” the captain challenged. “Because I know your name, Captain Hart.” Peter grinned smugly, despite his pain. “Not such a tough name for a pirate, Hart. Kinda sissy, actually.” Uh oh! Peter, do you know what you’re doing? “‘Art? ‘Tis rather sissy,” agreed a peg-legged pirate to the captain’s right. “You wearin’ a dress under that coat?” “No wonder ‘e goes by Captain H.,” a second one said with a chuckle. “Wouldna want ‘is mates to think ‘e’s soft.” “‘Art! Oh, that’s good!” A third one slapped his leg in glee. “We can paint a big, purty ‘art on our flag.” Captain Hart fisted his hands and turned to silence his cackling shipmates, then faced Peter again. “Enough!” he bellowed, his face ten shades of red and not a single one pretty. “Or I shall blast another cannon ball down your gullet, Peter…or, whoever you are.” “I’m afraid I’ve swallowed all the steel I can take for one day, thank you.” Peter sat on the ship’s rail. “Hmmm. This isn’t the sturdiest ship I’ve ever sailed on. Downright pathetic, actually.” “The Seabag is a fine ship!” Captain Hart puffed his chest. “Fast, solid and armed with six cannons. A damn good ship.” “Hmph.” Peter didn’t look impressed, and Belle wondered why he was obviously needling the captain. What could he possibly gain? “So, what do you say, Captain? Coming with me to fight your nemesis, or will you let him get away? Again?”
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“He can come to me. I’m not going to him! What does he think I am? A dog he can beckon with a scrap?” The surly hoard behind the captain laughed. “Oh, I’m sure the infamous Peter Payne wouldn’t make that mistake.” Peter jumped down from the rail onto the deck and motioned to the captain. “I think he knows full well you won’t come. In fact, I’d bet he’s banking on it.” What scheme are you pulling, you devious Peter Payne? Remembering her shoe, Belle slipped it on and backed away a safe distance to watch. Peter’s cunning was something to admire…along with a few other notable traits, like his thick biceps and broad shoulders and brilliant blue eyes…and his brave and kind heart. “Is that a fact?” “I don’t think he wishes you to see what you’ve been missing. Massive vessels that fly through the air, hauling millions of dollars in valuable goods and transporting hundreds of passengers. Ships that carry valuable cargo overseas. Riches you cannot begin to imagine. Think about it. Do you believe he’d honestly want you to come?” The captain eyed Peter with visible distrust. “No. Not when you put it that way.” “Don’t you wish to see such wonders? The ships are massive, luxurious and fast. They make yours look like a leaky rowboat.” “But then I must ask.” Captain Hart stepped closer. “Why would you come here claiming to be Peter Payne, try to defeat me then claim to be my ally and suggest I come back to your world with you?” “Did I truly try to defeat you?” The captain paused. “Did I raise a hand? Did I do more than torment you -- for which I suppose I should apologize? But in my defense, I couldn’t help myself. A pirate named Hart.” He cupped his hand over his mouth to hide an obvious chuckle. “It is a little funny.” He looked beyond the captain to the pirates standing behind him. “Eh?” When they didn’t laugh, he continued, “So, I ask, Captain Hart, the most feared pirate in all of Ne’erland.
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Will you go with me to defeat Peter Payne, or do you prefer to remain here to play with the children and fairies?” The red returned to the captain’s face. “I will go!” “Excellent. Follow me! And you alone.” Peter soared toward the stars. Belle sprinkled some dust on the captain and followed him as he took flight. But, as they neared the portal of Peter’s dimension, something strange happened. Without warning, the captain disappeared. Peter smiled, took Belle’s hand and turned around. “It’s safe to go back now.” In awe, she looked down at her hand then up into his face. “What happened?” “The infamous Captain Hart belongs to this world. He couldn’t pass through. He was instantly destroyed.” “How did you know?” Peter smiled. “A lucky guess?” “What about Julie and the Boys? I didn’t know. Julie could’ve disappeared too.” “They’re humans, like me.” They drifted to the ground and accepted a rowdy, rambunctious greeting from the Boys. Julie merely stood by smiling. “What is your world truly like?” asked one child. “What does it feel like to be a man?” asked a second. “Do the things Miss Julie said really exist?” asked a third. “Would you like to see for yourselves?” Peter responded, wrapping an arm around Belle’s waist. “Would you like to come with me and live in my world?” She smiled at his offer. The group of boys went into instant motion, cheering, jumping, and yelling. And Peter, with Belle on one side, and Julie on the other led them to his world. They left behind a floating ship and a crew of puzzled pirates. “When we get home,” Peter said as they soared toward the stars and beyond, “I’m going to make you the happiest pixie in the universe.”
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“You already have, Peter Payne. In this world and the next. I’d like to return the favor.” “I won’t complain about that.” He winked. “Just make sure you wear those shoes. Stilettos drive me crazy.”
Chapter 7 When Peter, Belle, Julie and the Boys arrived at Peter’s place, it became immediately obvious his apartment was not big enough to house them for more than a few days. The first night, boy bodies -- from the smallest to nearly full-grown -- covered every inch of floor, from the front door to the hallway. To his credit, Peter handled instant fatherhood very well and with a sense of humor. In fact, he handled it better than that. He was downright cute. And Belle wanted to show him exactly how thrilled she was with him that evening…if they ever were alone for more than a few seconds. Fortunately, after traveling and hours of discovery, all sixteen boys were exhausted by nightfall, and Belle had her chance. Another thing in her favor: the master bedroom door locked. Grateful for Julie’s invaluable help with the Boys, Belle bid her goodnight, closed the door, and turned to face the man who’d proven to be the Peter Payne she’d known so long ago and oh-so-much more. “What a day! We return to Ne’erland -- you almost died -- you defeated Captain Hart, and now we’re back here…” Belle wrapped her arms around his neck and tipping her head, she smiled. Her breasts pressed against his chest and her pussy rested against his thigh. “Mmm…” He smiled and cupped a hand over his mouth to hide a yawn. “Oh, sorry!” Was that a… What is he yawning about? She dropped her arms. “Bored with me already?” “Hell no! Not at all. But being a dad to sixteen boys -- sixteen, not one or two -- is enough to wear a guy out. Give me some credit. Before today, I was a carefree bachelor.” Yes. Past tense. Was.
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“And what are you now?” “A man in love with a sweet pixie and the surrogate father of a soccer team and a basketball team.” In love? Her heart did a little flip-flop in her chest. “So, would you rather wait for my thank you?” she teased, knowing what the answer would be. “Hell no!” Catching her by the hips, he sat on the bed and pulled her to him, spreading his legs so she could stand between them. Belle glanced down at the crotch of his pants. Clearly, he meant what he said. The lump in his pants was true testimony. She rubbed it through his clothes and he groaned, grabbing her wrist with one hand. He captured her chin with the other. “You are enough to drive any guy crazy.” “Crazy in a good way?” She pulled her wrist free and went back to stroking his penis. “In every way.” He pulled her chin until her mouth met his and kissed her with such thoroughness she grew immediately weak-kneed. His lips were soft over hers, his tongue licking, stabbing, and stroking. Her pussy wept, soaking her panties, throbbing with the need to be filled by him. Instinctively, she straddled his knee and ground her mons, desperate to rub away the ache. Peter broke the kiss and smiled, his eyelids at half-mast. “Aren’t we a saucy little vixen,” he purred. “You’re so raw and honest. I love that about you.” “What else do you love about me, Peter?” She pulled his shirt off and traced every drool-inducing line on his chest and stomach with a fingertip. “I love your curious mind, your willingness to explore and learn. Oh, and the way you dance.” “Dance?” She licked the ridge running down the center of his chest then followed the line down his abdomen to the waist of his pants. “I’ll never forget the first time I saw you. First, in that store where we met. Then later at that bar, you were dancing…” He sighed as she tickled his belly. “Dance for me, Trixy-Belle.”
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“Now?” She glanced up. He couldn’t be serious. There was only one dance she wanted to do at the moment and it was not a solo performance. “Yes, now. You drive me crazy, the way you sway those hips.” He slid from his seat on the bed and hit a button, filling the room with music again. “How do you do that?” “I’ll explain later. Come on, honey, dance for me.” He stood, arms crossed, leaning against the wall. His pose made the muscles of his arms look that much bigger and his chest that much better and his stomach that much sexier. He gave her a wicked grin and his gaze glided over her form, stopping at her breasts. Sweet heavens above! “How can I say no to you?” She started moving but stopped. It felt weird, dancing alone in the middle of a bedroom. But Peter’s heated expression doused her modesty. Swept away by the sound of the music, and encouraged by his wicked smile, she closed her eyes and began swaying. “Strip for me.” Still dancing, slow and erotic to the mellow music, she pulled her top off and then her skirt, leaving her underwear and bra on. She turned away, bent over and grabbed her ankles like she’d seen the dancer at the bar do. Peter growled. That’s a good sign. You want some more of that? Her pussy throbbed as she reached down and rubbed it through her silk panties. “Oh sweetheart, your ass is perfect. Touch it, baby. Squeeze it. Spank it for me.” She bent her knees slightly for balance and grabbed both ass cheeks in her hands, kneading the soft flesh. It was a crazy, wonderful feeling, touching herself that way in front of someone. A part of her was extremely embarrassed. The heat climbing to her face also dropped elsewhere, between her legs, as intense arousal flashed through her body. She slipped her panties over her hips and let them drop to the floor as her heart fluttered in her chest.
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Peter, a man she found so handsome she had to periodically pinch herself to make sure she wasn’t dreaming, found her sexy. She was turning him on. Her body was turning him on. And…and… He loved her! “Oh yes, baby. Squeeze it and touch it.” Belle continued, sliding her fingers between her cheeks to tease her anus. White hot sparks shot through her body. Never had she dreamed it would be so exciting touching herself -- her ass, no less. Especially in front of a man! “Yes!” Peter walked across the room to the closet and returned with something in his hands, a long, narrow device. “Here. Use this. I want to watch.” “Another flogger?” she asked, taking it from him, studying its smooth surface and thin, long shape. It didn’t look like the other flogger he’d given her, but there might be different kinds. She ran her fingers up and down, then glanced at Peter, who seemed to be spellbound watching her stroke it. He visibly swallowed; a strained expression pulled at his mouth. “What’s wrong?” Feeling naughty and sexy, she continued caressing it. “Nothing. You’re doing…just fine.” His cheeks, ears and neck turned a noticeable shade of deep red and she felt her own body heating even more. “Really? Then why don’t you look fine?” Belle teased. “I like this flogger. It’s very long and big. Like something else.” Smiling, but shaking all over from the urgent, swelling need inside, she lifted it to her breasts and plunged it between them. Her gaze dropped to his crotch. The telltale bulge between his legs was huge, reminding her of what he hid behind those pants. “Oh, that feels nice.” His eyes widened. “Yeah. I’m sure it does.” Encouraged and curious to see how long she could stand teasing him and herself, Belle continued tracing the flogger’s tip down her stomach. “I do have one question, though,” she whispered. Her voice was fading fast, as was her ability to stand, think, function or anything else that required a brain. “Where are the leather straps? I liked those too. They felt so good on my ass.”
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Peter chuckled and the sound bubbled inside her head, making her dizzy. “You’ll like this too.” He twisted the end and the thing buzzed. “See? It vibrates.” He handed it to her and Belle eagerly gripped it. The weird humming traveled through her hand. She closed her eyes and waited, but nothing more remarkable than the pleasant vibrating followed. “Mmm… Very nice.” “You’re cute.” Peter laughed, and she opened her eyes. “Cute? Not irresistible or sexy?” Her face flamed with embarrassment as she realized she’d done something wrong. “Why are you laughing at me?” “There’s more to it than that,” Peter said, taking it from her. “Of course, I…knew that.” Before Belle had the opportunity to figure out exactly what he meant by more, he pulled her toward the bed. “Lay down. Let me show you.” When she hesitated, he added with a smile, “Trust me. I promise you’ll love it.” Believing not only his words, but the sincerity she found in his eyes, Belle lay on the bed and let him part her legs. Her body flushed and heated as she caught his expression. Peter looked at her with a multitude of emotions. Wonder, love, delight, mischief and lust. It made her hot and weepy all at once. But, he grinned, and the weepy part took flight, leaving just the flaming hot. “Are you ready?” he asked, slowly running the buzzy, vibrating thing up the inside of her thigh. “As ready as I’ll ever be, I suppose.” She gripped the bedspread in her fists and braced herself. “This is called a vibrator, and I’m sure that after today -- aside from me -- it’ll be your very best friend. Just call him BOB.” “A hard thing that vibrates? I doubt… Oh!” Belle couldn’t finish her sentence. All thoughts leapt from her mind. The vibrator touched her pussy, and her body instantly reacted. “Wow!” Blood pumped fast through her veins, pooling between her legs.
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Tension coiled tight in her belly, spreading out. Her breathing and racing heartbeat sounded in her ears. “Do you like?” I can’t die, but if I could, this would be heaven. “Yes!” He gently parted her labia and pushed the vibrator slowly, inch by excruciating inch, her pussy clamped tightly around it. Vibrations hummed deep inside and she gasped, unable to breathe. She fought the urge to come, but knew it would be impossible if that thing remained where it was for another second. “Out! Now! I want you instead.”
He pulled it out, and she sucked in a ragged breath.
“Oh, my gosh! That was so…great. But…”
“What’s wrong?” he asked.
“Nothing’s wrong.” Belle opened her eyelids then clamped them closed. She’d
come just by looking down and seeing Peter like that, his head between her legs, that vibrator thing hovering over her pussy. “I need you inside me. Now.” “Erotic, isn’t it?” “Erotic. Yeah. That’s an appropriate word for it. Now, get up here!” Belle gripped his hair and pulled. With a surprised yelp, Peter jumped up on the bed next to her. “Didn’t I tell you? I knew you’d love it.” “I’d love it better if your nether member was buried deep inside me right now.” “My what?” A blush warming her face, she pointed toward his pelvis. “You know.” “Oh!” He glanced down, then smiled. “My cock?” “Yes. Cock,” she repeated. “I want it inside me. Now.” “First, you’ll do something for me.” “Oh!” This was plain torture. “What? Anything. Tell me, please!” “I want to play a little game.” Belle scrambled to sit up. “A game? Now? Oh, please, not now.”
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“Yes, now.” Peter gently pushed her back onto the bed. “And you’re going to enjoy it as much as I will. There are so many things I want to show you. So many sexy, exciting things. I know I can’t do them all in one night, but as long as you’re having fun, I’m going to try.” “I’m a patient fairy. We don’t have to do everything in one night…” She swallowed a huge lump in her throat. He was gazing down at her with such fire in his eyes she thought she might combust. “When you look at me like that, I just about lose my mind.” “Good.” He lowered himself until his hips rested between her legs, his chest grazed her nipples and his breath dried her lips. “Now, are you ready for our game?” “What game?” Belle squeaked, wrapping her legs around him. Peter leaned even closer until his lips almost touched hers. “Tie up the fairy.” Her eyes closed. “Tie up the fairy? I’ve never heard of it.” “I’ll be right back.” No! “Don’t leave!” She tightened her thigh muscles, hoping to hold on to him. It didn’t work. “Stay right there.” The air around her cooled the instant he moved away. And while she was able to fill her lungs again, she was not relieved. Already, this evening had been more of an adventure than the past several days. And it wasn’t over yet. She was quite sure of that. “First, we blindfold you.” Belle scrambled to sit, but Peter held her down with a palm on her chest. Then he placed a kiss on each eyelid and tied the blindfold around her head. She’d never been blindfolded, never been so helpless in need. It disoriented her, made her a little nervous. But, she forced herself to remain still. She trusted Peter. He was a hero, a friend -- her lover. “Next, we tie your hands.” He wrapped something soft around her wrist and pulling her arm up, tied it, then did the same with the other. Breathless in a mire of
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mixed emotions -- surprise, arousal, curiosity and a host of others she couldn’t name -she tested the bindings with a soft tug. They didn’t give. “And feet.” He parted her legs, bent her knees, tied her ankles, and ran his finger down the inside of her thigh, making her gasp. “There. How’s that?” His finger trailed lower, lower, lower, and she tried to pull her legs together. But, she couldn’t. They were bound tight, her legs wide open. Oh, my! So exposed…so wonderfully wide. “Um. Good, I guess.” Air cooled her pussy as heat pounded to it with every audible beat of her heart. His teasing fingertip tickled the inside of her thigh. It skirted around her pussy, making it clench and unclench around the painful emptiness. Every fraction of a second he teased her was an eternity of torture. Mind, body and soul yearned for completion. More! I need more! “How do you feel?” Peter whispered. “Tell me.” “I feel…” Completely helpless but crazy hot! Frustrated but grateful. “Sexy?” “Good! What else?” He blew a soft current of cool air on her pussy and she moaned. “And all tingly everywhere.” “Mmm…I like tingles.” His voice made those tingles turn into mini-eruptions. “Me too.” “I’ll be right back.” No, no! Don’t stop! “Where are you going now?” He was gone. Belle heard the door click closed. She sighed and tested the strength of the bindings again, scared that one of the boys would wander in and see her in this position. She heard the doorknob turning and held her breath. “I’m back.” “Thank goodness!”
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The mattress bounced as he sat on the bed and then something wet touched her mouth. She licked. “What do you taste?” “Sweet and tangy.” She licked again, savoring the flavor. “Yum, cherries!” “Do you want some more?” “Yes.” Something brushed against her lips once more and she opened her mouth, hoping he’d pop one of those luscious berries into it. But, what she got was a lot more than she expected. Something big and wide, and soft…but firm too. It smelled like Peter. And after the cherry juice dissolved in her mouth, it tasted like Peter too. His cock pushed deeper into her mouth and she swirled her tongue round and round, like she was licking a lollipop. Peter’s low moan was a welcome reward. She smiled as she kept licking and sucking. Her pussy pulsed with empty need. “Damn, woman.” His cock pulled away and with her mouth open like a little bird, she lifted her head to try and welcome it back inside. “No more.” Belle frowned. “Did I do something wrong?” “Hell no!” His voice became more distant, coming from the foot of the bed. “It’s my turn now.” His turn for what? His first touch between her legs made her jump. He parted her folds and found the sensitive nub at the front, flicking his wet tongue over it. “Oh, that feels… Oh!” She gulped in a shallow breath as his fingers pushed inside her, while his tongue continued teasing her clit. The vibrator took the place of his fingers. Peter slid it downward, teasing her anus. “Oh!”
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Belle felt the tension returning, wrapping around her arms and legs, her stomach and chest. A blaze erupted deep inside her and spread outward. And then the vibrator pulled out and thrust inside her pussy, over and over, and her hips moved in time with it. A powerful climax began to build, flowing over her like hot water. She gripped the bindings on her wrists and swallowed a scream. And then everything stopped again. She struggled to catch her breath. But, before she’d drawn in her first, his lips pressed against hers. His tongue pushed inside her mouth. It tasted sweet and mellow. “Mmm…” “That’s you,” Peter whispered. “You taste like honey.” She tipped her hips up when she felt his cock stabbing between her legs. “Take me now.” He pulled the blindfold off and looked into her eyes. “This time it’ll be forever. I won’t live that long, but you must promise me you won’t ever leave me. I don’t want to spend another minute without you.” His cock pushed inside, the head barely within her empty pussy. Belle strained to take more of him. “I won’t leave you. I promise. I love you, Peter Payne. I always have and I always will.” “And I love you. More than life.” Together, they rode the wild wave toward bliss, and when they’d both reached the pinnacle, they soared to the stars and beyond. And Belle surrendered the one thing she possessed -- her right to choose -- at that brief instant, when the line between dimensions blurred as energy, life and matter joined. Belle St. Fèe became mortal. She would not live a day without her true love, Peter.
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A Fairy in Stilettos
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They spent the rest of the night planning their life together. Marriage, a houseful of boys, and a love that would last an eternity made for the kind of fairy tale Belle never dared dream would come true.
Tawny Taylor After penning numerous romances bordering on sweet, Tawny Taylor realized her tastes ran toward the steamier side of romance, and she wrote her first erotic romance. Since then, she’s had several erotic romances -- most with a dose of comedy and a touch of the paranormal -- contracted by several publishers, including Changeling Press. Tawny has been told she’s sassy, brazen, and knows what she likes. So, it comes as no surprise that the heroines in her novels would be just those kinds of women. And her heroes…well, they are inspired by the most unlikely men. Mischievous, playful, they know exactly how to push those fiery heroines’ buttons. Combining two strong-willed characters takes a certain finesse, something Tawny learned while studying psychology in college. And writing pages of dialogue dripping with sensual undertones and innuendo has also been a learned task, one Tawny has undertaken with gusto. It is Tawny’s fondest wish her readers enjoy each and every spicy, sex-peppered page! And she loves hearing from readers. Visit her website at: www.tawnytaylor.com or email her at
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