Pierre Sadragon and I spent a great deal of time talking. With everything that Merna has taught me, I know to take everything at face value and to trust my gut. Sadragon stroked my hair, which I found to be relaxing. It was the tingle on my scalp that alerted me to his magick. My eyes may have been clouded by desire, but now common sense was kicking in. I had never needed to be with anyone, yet the second I spotted Sadragon my desires were sprung into high gear. I picked up a single grape, rolling it around in my fingers, “such a small little thing this grape is, yet it can kill you if you are not careful.” I listened to the thoughts in my head, “why do you want me to eat so badly, Sadragon?” Sadragon shifted his body a bit while still stroking my hair and I kept my head in his lap. “It is the wish of the Master!” “Why?” I wanted to know. “That is too broad of a question, you have to be specific if you are wanting a proper answer.” Sadragon spoke softly. I glanced up to his eyes, there was something there that I recognized. He was just like me, deep down we are bloodthirsty killers. I joined the army to curb the cravings. What does he do to curb the cravings? “What will happen after I eat?” “You will go through the final stage of the death process! Right now you are between life and death. Not fully alive but not completely dead.” Sadragon stoked my forehead, “you will find that you and the Master are not that much different! In many ways … you both are the same!” Sadragon brought his head down, kissing me with heated fire. “You are the same as me! You do not belong to the earthly realm, I am going to surmise that you never did!” “What will happen if I do not eat? Will I be sent back?” I whispered once his lips were not on mine. Sadragon studied me for a bit, “he will never send you back. All the time I have been loyal to the Master, he has never let go of anything he deems as his. He is very possessive of his land and all those that dwell within it!” Sadragon smiled at me, “besides no one has ever refused to eat before!” I thought about what was told to me, “What job titles have you been given?” “The same will be given to you once your training is complete!” Sadragon snuggled into me.I was curious, “Tell me what jobs will I receive?” “You will roam the lands that the Master has conquered. When there is a threat, you will dispose of that threat. Unless … the Master says otherwise.” Sadragon pushed my head off of his lap, “I will teach you when you are to kill, and when you are to let things go. How to control your … needs!” Sadragon pulled out a sword that had been created during the first millennia of human civilization. He grazed his finger along the edge of the blade with a sinister grin on his face. “I will teach you everything you will need to know and more about my world. I just need you to eat … stay with me!” His eyes were pleading. His eyes turned black, the kind of darkness that would swallow the light with no consideration. He did not hide who or what he was from me. It was liberating, and yet there was one thing that nagged at me, “what about Merna?” Sadragon moved faster than I had seen anyone ever move. Grabbing me by the throat he slammed me up against the wall, “what is she to you?” He hissed with rage. My first original reaction to his display was shock, but then my dick spoke on a different level. It pulsated at his possessiveness. “She is my sister!” I stroked his lips with the tip of my finger, wanting to taste them once more. Sadragon was huffing and puffing, “you said you had no family, you lied to me.” He squeezed my throat making it hard to talk. “Platonic! Blood. no. but. family. is not. always. Blood.” I choked out my sentence. Sadragon loosened his grip but not by much. This allowed me to explain further. “do not you remember what I said earlier, Merna is like a sister to me.” I managed to get Sadragon to loosen up his hold more. “During Merna’s dark hours of living, I crossed her path on a bridge. When she had no hope or will … I was there. From that point we became inseparable. I was her armour and she kept the beast inside me at bay. We are bonded not by blood but by our friendship and understanding! We balance each other out perfectly!” Sadragon released his hand from my throat, “have you ever tasted her flesh?” I wrinkled my nose at such a notion, grabbing his hand I placed it on my manhood. “No! There has never been anyone that could make me react like this! She has a gift! She touched my hand once and knew that I was … hiding a secret that she kept. It was … comforting to her to know that I would never want her in any way that her past relationships had used her.” “What was the secret?” Sadragon brought his face next to mine, “I detest secrets!” “Some secrets are worth holding onto, especially since … I am unwelcomed!” I spoke the truth. “The secret … I have never been attracted to females … I have always been gay!”Sadragon pushed his body up against mine, allowing me to feel the growth that burned between his thighs. “Eat! And you will forever have a home and be welcomed.” “Merna?” I could see the rage building in him. “If this was your brother or sister, would you not want to ensure their safety before yours?” I pointed it out! Sadragon sniffed the air around me, “The Master has her, he will do with her as he wishes!” I frowned, “is Merna safe?” “As long as she doesn’t break his orders, she will find a comfortable bed. Ashur told me that the Master had her in the room beside him. That means she is not being sold into servitude. And if what I hear is true, the Master wishes for her to be his consort!” I thought about everything that was spoken to me. “What troubles you my mate? What other questions do you have for me?” Sadragon was grinding his hip up against my body. “I want to get everything straight so there is nothing hidden from me. You do not like secrets any more than you do plus I do not like to be made a fool!” “Aright!” Sadragon started to kiss the nape of my neck. I started, “I eat … you will teach me how to control my cravings, the beast … everything that I need to know and …” “You will forever be welcome and wanted. You will always have something to do. You will answer only to the Master and once your training is completed you will take an oath to always be loyal to him and no other.” I bucked us away from the wall, leading Sadragon to the plate of food that had been delivered to us. “When does my training begin?” There was a fire inside of me that I wanted to let loose. I know Merna would disprove of my choice, at least for a bit. Once she understood that I have never felt like this she would understand why I am doing this. There has to be more to exist besides hiding what I am. Sadragon picked up one grape, passing it to me, “eat!” “Merna is going to be disappointed in me, but I need you, I need this!” I opened my mouth, waiting for him to place it in. He tossed his head back and forth, “No! I need you to do it yourself, so I know it is of your own free will! I will not take any chances!” I raised one eyebrow as I took the grape and popped it into my mouth. Chewing it and swallowing, “free will?”There was mischief in Sadragon’s smile, “free will is everything here, you have to act according to your nature. Your actions always have consequences …” “Whether it is good or bad!” I smiled remembering how many times Merna had told me this. “Yes!” Sadragon held onto the s. “It was of your own free will to enter the woods. It was of your own free will to set up a dwelling. Warnings were given … though I am very pleased you did not listen. I would not have you if you had listened to Merna.” Sadragon paused, there was a flash of light in his eyes. “You are not to speak to Merna, the Master made it clear that she is not your issue any longer. If you are found speaking with her without permission … there will be consequences for disobedience.” I raised a brow, “Not even in passing?” “The Master … I am not sure what is going on!” Sadragon started to show concern, “do not disobey! Once I tell him you ate, he will expect nothing but obedience, your failure to comply could also reflect on me as well.” I could see the wheels in Sadragon’s mind turning, “the Master is possessive over your platonic sister … the same way that I am of you!” “Could you at least give her a message from me to let her know that I am well,” I asked just wanting Merna to know that I was fine and unharmed. I know Merna and she would not be thinking of her safety but mine. Sadragon pulled me in for a kiss, “I will see what I can do, but remember I am your family now and she is not your concern.” Sadragon slapped my ass, “Get yourself dressed, your training starts now.