Chapter 48 (18+)
Syn sank into the bathtub, the hot water enveloping him like a lover's embrace, its warmth seeping into his aching muscles and melting the tension that had knotted his shoulders since the shapeshifter chaos erupted. The steam rose in lazy curls, fogging the air with a humid haze that softened the harsh lines of the bathroom—its sleek metal walls and dim lights blurring into a cocoon of heat and quiet.
The water lapped gently against his chest, each ripple a soothing caress, the faint hum of the ship's engines a distant heartbeat beneath the surface. He tilted his head back against the tub's edge, his dark hair clinging wetly to his forehead, and let out a slow, contented breath, the warmth coaxing a rare peace through his veins. For once, the weight of the Kingdom, the pirates, and his tangled past slipped away, leaving only the primal comfort of the bath—a sanctuary he hadn't realized he'd craved until now.
The door hissed open, shattering his reverie, and Syn's eyes snapped wide, his pulse kicking up as a silhouette loomed beyond the steam. Pako stood framed in the doorway, her busty petite frame wrapped in a thin towel that clung to her curves like a second skin, droplets of condensation already beading on her tanned shoulders. Her dark eyes gleamed with a cat-like mischief, her lips curling into a grin that promised trouble as she poised there, one hip cocked, ready to pounce. "My turn to bathe," she purred, her voice a sultry tease that danced through the humid air, her bare toes curling against the floor as she took a step forward.
Syn sighed, a mix of exasperation and amusement threading through his tone as he sank lower into the water, his hands gripping the tub's edges. "Is there no privacy for me here?" he asked, his voice low, a faint edge of mock irritation undercut by the flicker of heat her presence stoked in his chest.
Pako's grin widened, her eyes glinting as she sauntered closer, the towel shifting with each step to reveal the smooth expanse of her thighs. "No privacy between a couple," she declared, her tone bold and unapologetic as she stopped at the tub's edge, her shadow falling across him. "And no shame either—why hide what's already mine?" With a flick of her wrist, she yanked the towel free and flung it at his face, the damp fabric smacking against his skin with a wet thwap.
Syn sputtered, clawing it off just in time to catch Pako slipping into the tub opposite him, the water sloshing as she settled in, her naked body sinking beneath the surface with a grace that belied her brazen intent.
She faced him, her knees brushing his under the water, her cute but sultry grin stretching wide as she leaned back, her arms resting along the tub's rim. Her bare skin gleamed through the steam—tanned and taut, her small breasts buoyed just above the waterline, nipples hardening in the warm air, a victorious glint in her eyes as if she'd claimed a prize.
Syn's breath caught, his gaze snagging on her unashamed nudity, the heat of the bath suddenly dwarfed by the fire igniting in his core. She'd won this round, her boldness stripping away his defenses, and he couldn't look away—not from the curve of her hips, the dip of her navel, or the way her thighs parted slightly beneath the rippling surface.
"Like what you see?" Pako teased, her voice a husky whisper as she shifted, her foot sliding up his calf with a deliberate, teasing stroke. The contact sent a shiver racing up his spine, his hands tightening on the tub's edge as he fought the urge to pull her closer—or push her away, he wasn't sure which. She giggled, a soft, throaty sound that vibrated through the steam, and her foot crept higher, brushing the inside of his thigh with a featherlight touch that made his breath hitch.
"Relax, Syn," she murmured, her grin turning wicked as her toes grazed his hardening length beneath the water, a slow, exploratory nudge that sparked a jolt of pleasure through him. "Let me take care of you."
"Pako—" he started, his voice rough, a protest half-formed, but it dissolved into a low groan as her foot pressed firmer, her toes curling deftly around him, stroking with a rhythm that matched the pulse pounding in his ears. The water sloshed gently, a counterpoint to the heat building in his groin, her touch both playful and precise as she worked him, her eyes locked on his with a mix of triumph and hunger.
Syn's head tipped back, his lips parting as the sensation coiled tighter, her foot sliding up and down his shaft with a slick, relentless pressure that unraveled his restraint thread by thread. "Fuck," he gasped, his hips bucking faintly against her, the water rippling as he surrendered to the pleasure, his hands clenching the tub's edge until his knuckles whitened.
She grinned wider, her toes teasing his tip with a flick that drew a ragged moan from his throat, and she quickened her pace, the water splashing as her footjob pushed him closer to the edge. "That's it," she cooed, her voice a velvet taunt, "let go for me."
Syn's breath came in sharp pants, his body tensing as the heat surged, a white-hot wave crashing through him as he climaxed, his release pulsing into the water, his groan echoing off the walls as his head dropped forward, sweat beading on his brow.
Pako didn't pause, sliding closer through the water, her knees bracketing his hips as she pressed her chest to his, her wet skin slick against him. She cupped his face, her thumbs brushing his jaw, and pulled him into a kiss—deep, hungry, her lips soft and insistent as her tongue tangled with his. Syn groaned into her mouth, his hands finding her waist, fingers digging into her flesh as he kissed her back, the taste of her—salt and heat—fueling the fire still smoldering in his veins. His hand slipped lower, sliding between her thighs, and she gasped against his lips as his fingers found her, stroking her clit with a slow, deliberate pressure that made her hips buck against him.
"Syn—" she whimpered, her voice breaking as he teased her, his fingers circling and dipping, coaxing her toward her own peak. The water sloshed around them, her breaths turning to moans as he worked her, his thumb pressing harder, his fingers curling inside her until she shattered, her climax rippling through her with a cry that echoed in the steam.
She clung to him, her nails digging into his shoulders, her body trembling as he kissed her through it, swallowing her gasps until she slumped against him, panting and flushed.
"C'mon," Pako murmured, her voice husky as she pulled back, her dark eyes glinting with a renewed hunger. She climbed out of the tub, water streaming down her curves, and tugged him up with a grin, her grip firm on his wrist. Syn followed, his legs shaky but eager, the towel forgotten as they stumbled into her room, dripping and breathless. She pushed him onto the bed, the sheets cool against his heated skin, and straddled him again, her wet hair clinging to her face as she leaned down, her breasts brushing his chest.
"Round two," she purred, her hands sliding down his torso, nails grazing his skin as she shifted lower, her lips hovering over his still-sensitive cock. She pressed her breasts together, enveloping him in their soft warmth, and began to move, a slow, deliberate slide that drew a guttural groan from his throat.
Syn's hands fisted the sheets, his hips lifting as she worked him with her tits, her tongue darting out to tease his tip with each upward stroke, the dual sensation driving him wild. "Ah, Pako," he rasped, his voice raw as the pleasure built again, her relentless rhythm pushing him toward another peak.
She grinned up at him, her eyes locked on his as she quickened her pace, her breasts squeezing tighter, her tongue flicking faster until he came undone, his release spilling across her chest with a shuddering groan that left him breathless. Pako licked her lips, a triumphant gleam in her gaze as she crawled up his body, her hands bracing on his shoulders as she kissed him again—slow, deep, her taste mingling with his own.
Syn flipped her onto her back, his strength surging as he pinned her beneath him, his mouth trailing down her neck, her breasts, her stomach, until he settled between her thighs. She gasped as his tongue found her clit, lapping with a hungry precision that made her hips arch, her hands tangling in his damp hair. "Ah~ Syn—oh, fuck," she moaned, her voice breaking as he sucked and teased, his fingers joining in to thrust inside her, curling against her sweet spot until she climaxed again, her thighs clamping around his head as she cried out, her body trembling with the force of it. He kissed his way back up, claiming her lips in a fierce, possessive kiss, their breaths mingling as she clung to him, still shaking.
Pako grinned against his mouth, her hands roaming his back as she hooked a leg around his waist, pulling him closer. "More," she whispered, her voice a sultry command, and Syn didn't hesitate, his cock hardening again as he pressed against her entrance, slick and ready. He thrust into her, deep and hard, a groan tearing from his throat as her heat enveloped him, her nails raking his back as she met his rhythm with a wild, desperate need. The bed creaked beneath them, the room filling with the sounds of their raunchy sex—skin slapping, breaths panting, moans mingling as they moved together, a frantic dance of lust and connection.
"Harder," Pako gasped, her voice a ragged plea as she arched beneath him, her hips rocking to take him deeper, her walls clenching around him with each thrust. Syn obliged, his pace brutal and unrelenting, his hands gripping her thighs to spread her wider, driving into her with a force that shook the bedframe. She screamed his name, her climax crashing through her with a shudder that pulled him over the edge too, his release spilling inside her as he groaned, his body collapsing against hers, slick with sweat and satisfaction.
They lay there, panting on her bed, the sheets tangled beneath them, their bodies pressed close as their breaths slowed. Pako turned her head, her dark eyes glinting with a sated glow as she traced a finger down his chest, a satisfied smile curling her lips. "Sex is a really wonderful thing, huh?" she said, her voice a playful tease as she propped herself up on an elbow, her hair a wild mess framing her flushed face. "Way more fun than I expected —thought you'd be all stiff and serious, but damn, Syn, you've got some fire in you."
Syn chuckled, a low, breathless sound as he rolled onto his side, his hand lazily tracing circles on her hip. His grin was teasing, yet satisfied. "Not bad for a first-timer… but, uh—what about protection?"
Pako smirked, her fingers brushing his jaw as she leaned in. "Relax. I'll take care of it."
She kissed him again, slow and lingering, silencing any further questions.
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