I was sitting next to Garrus at the bar of a tavern. It was on one of the Wards of the Citadel, this one catering to a mostly turian population though seeing the other species of the Council wasn't unusual. I wasn't the only human in the tavern, and they served alcohol that I could drink. Garrus was nursing his fifth or sixth drink... Maybe it was many more. I'd already lost count. I didn't drink much, and half a dozen or so would knock me out. I'd long lost my tolerance. I guess dying didn't help.
Our mission had been successful. We'd taken a small team, unsure as to what we'd be dealing with. We ended up fighting Blue Suns mercenaries, mechs and anyone else who was keen for a fight. We'd been looking for someone by the name of Fade. It turned out he was a now-disgraced ex-C-Sec officer, Harkin. I remembered that bastard well.
I ran fingers over my bruised knuckles as our reunion had not been friendly. Garrus hadn't been a fan of his either, and after Garrus got the information that he needed to find Sidonis, I got to work on Harkin. Garrus waited outside as I made sure Harkin would spend a good week or two pissing blood before I called in Captain Bailey, someone we'd spoken to about Fade when we'd arrived on the Citadel. He was a human who'd done well for himself, finding himself promoted up the rankings. Bailey and C-Sec had been after Fade for months and were delighted that I handed him over. They asked no questions as to why his face was a battered, bloody mess.
As for Sidonis, Garrus found somewhere to get comfortable while I waited for Sidonis to make contact. He was a turian though not what I expected. Skittish. Scared. And nothing but a fucking coward. I did speak to him, wanting to hear his story. But it disgusted me. I had little time for cowards at the best of times, but his cowardice led to the deaths of everyone but Garrus. To me, it was unforgivable. Living with guilt or whatever he wanted to say, I didn't care. Garrus deserved his shot.
I stepped aside and the head of Sidonis exploded in blood and brain matter. He collapsed to the ground. I checked to make sure that he was dead before I turned and walked away.
"Righteous," Garrus muttered to himself, "That felt good, Shepard. Finally nailing that bastard. I can now believe that they've been laid to rest. I knew they wouldn't let me rest until I killed him."
"Cracking shot. He didn't stand a chance." I lifted my glass and pointed. "And he was a fucking coward too."
Garrus gave me a look and realised that I was a little drunk. "He wasn't while we fought. But they got to him. And he fucking sold us out. Glad he's fucking dead."
Yeah. We were both drunk and I knew Garrus would be nursing a sore head the next day. I was promising myself it would be my last as I joked that I was on the Citadel to also get laid in addition to dealing with the shit the galaxy spat out. Garrus suggested that he'd go and catch up with Chloe. They were still messaging constantly, and I knew Garrus really liked the woman.
Given his inebriation, I put Garrus in a taxi and gave the address, so he'd get to Chloe's place safe and sound. She lived on a separate Ward. I caught my taxi and had it take me to the Presidium. I had it land close to the Consort's Chambers as I was in two minds as to who to visit first. I knew that my next recruit was on a Ward and that I'd easily locate her during my stay.
"I should visit Naira," I muttered to myself, "I should have seen her last time I was here."
Despite the rumours about Sha'ira, her establishment was still open. The greeter was an asari though not the same one that I remembered. But she recognised me immediately and I was escorted in without delay. The décor and layout had barely changed despite what I'd read about the extensive damage to the Presidium. I was barely halfway in when Naira appeared around the corner and stopped a few paces short of me.
She promptly burst into tears as I walked quickly and scooped her up, making her giggle as I spun her around. That first kiss was something else and I heard plenty of comments from the other acolytes around her. I placed her feet back on the floor and continued hugging her as Sha'ira appeared. The smile that lit up her face was something else, Naira letting me go so I could greet Sha'ira.
"I'm so glad to see that you're alive, Shepard," she stated softly, greeting me with a kiss on each cheek.
"Sorry that I didn't visit during my last visit, but given my current circumstances…"
"No explanation necessary as you've always been a busy man. Would you care to join me and Naira in my chambers for a drink and catch up? I know Naira will then take you to her quarters afterwards."
"Totally need to make love all night," Naira stated softly. I met her blue eyes and the absolute desire for me in them had me immediately smiling at her. I took them both by the hand as we walked into Sha'ira's quarters. It had been redecorated since my last visit. What amused me was that there was a photo of me on one of the dressers. It was my official Alliance portrait.
"It's one photo, Shepard," Sha'ira explained, "Naira has… Well…"
"I have a lot of photos," Naira told me, "It's not quite a shrine, but after you died. Well, after you were reported as dying…"
"Guess it's a little weird having me back?"
Naira cuddled me ever so tightly. "Not weird. The best news ever."
Sha'ira filled me in with some gossip about what happened on the Presidium after the attack. She had considered leaving the Citadel due to the rumours of what happened with General Septimus. But although those rumours dogged her, she refused to abandon her place on the Presidium or her acolytes. She would endure. I offered to help though she waved that off with a kiss on the cheek.
"You've done more than enough for all of us, Shepard," she insisted, "But thank you for offering."
"I'd happily punch a face or two to help you both."
I enjoyed a drink with Sha'ira, but that's all it was with her. We'd been intimate once, what was a lifetime ago in one regard, before she suggested that Naira take me to her quarters for the remainder of the evening. The door was barely shut to her quarters before Naira was eagerly working on getting my clothes off. I heard the door click shut, at least.
I gently took her wrists and that earned a smile. "Let's take our time getting naked. It's been a long time for me since I've seen your body too…"
"Do you still love asari?"
"Abso-fucking-lutely."
She smiled at me as she figured it out quickly. "You've totally been fucking some, haven't you?"
"Cute little thing on Omega. And you never met her, but Liara is one of my girlfriends. I spent a rather nice couple of nights with her on Illium."
What I wanted was to get her naked first. I remembered every contour of her body, and she kissed me eagerly as she quickly figured out what I wanted. When I had her down to her underwear, the bra and pantie combination matched and didn't hide that much. That's when we focused on me, and I ended up naked rather quickly, Naira ever so eager to get her fingers around my cock. Her skin reminded me of Liara's in its colour and how soft it was. I'd never compare one lover to another in words, but Naira… She was gorgeous. When she gazed at me again, the look of pure adoration had me smiling again. She'd been honest about her intense feelings for me from the start.
She ended up on her knees before me, no doubt remembering her words about a talented tongue. She had me groaning rather quickly as her tongue worked my shaft and balls, her fingers continuing to caress my cock at the same time. I ran my fingers over her crest. She was so aroused that doing only that was causing her to whimper.
Feeling her hot breath on my cock and then her soft, wet lips made me groan again. Her eye contact remained constant as her head started to bob up and down. She made herself smile when my entire length disappeared into her mouth and felt the tightness of her throat. I wasn't one for taking too much enjoyment out of gagging, but once she was comfortable with it, I think she was enjoying showing off.
Given my day, I hadn't had sex the previous night. When I told her that I was ready to cum, her eyes lit up with delight and I knew there was only one place that I would be finishing. Just when I was about to spurt, she pulled her mouth to the head of my cock and about an inch or two more, making sure my cum landed on her tongue. And she swallowed every spurt that quickly filled her mouth.
"Yummy," she stated softly after my cock had nothing left to give.
I lifted her to her feet and kissed her before I quickly worked on undoing her bra before I lowered her panties. Moving together on the bed, we kept making out as our hands explored each other. I could feel she was hot to trot though she would remember what I loved to do. Hell, I'm a man who loved sex, but women back on the Normandy had already learned that I would happily go down on them for hours and not expect sex afterwards.
Naira wanted to make love though she knew what I wanted to do first. I lavished her body with attention. It was as soft and supple as I remembered. All those little noises she made as I made my way down her body had me smiling. She groaned in frustration when I gave her pussy absolutely no attention, loving how it glistened and dripped with her excitement. Her scent drove me wild though I avoided it for as long as possible.
When I finally used my tongue, I heard the sob. It was loud and I knew that she was going to cry. I stopped and lifted myself up to hug her. She clutched at me every so tightly…
"I'm sorry for leaving," I whispered, gently stroking her back, "I never forgot you though."
"I know," she murmured, her head buried against my neck, "It's just… I've missed you so much, and now you're here with me, and we're making love, and part of me can't believe it…"
"I'm going to make you quite happy for the next few minutes…"
"Happier than ever. I love you, Shepard. I've loved you for…"
I leaned back and caressed her cheek. "Love you too…"
That had her lower lip trembling. "You really mean that?"
"Of course. Another beautiful young asari that has a piece of my heart."
"I've never been with another man since that night, Shepard. I only offer, you know, other services to men. Nothing sexual."
"I remember, Naira. You told me after our first night together."
"Good. Even while you were gone…"
She loved it when I went down on her. I remembered her taste and savoured it again. All those noises. The moans. The whimpers. The squeaks that had her giggling. And when she orgasmed, it was beautiful. The way her body moved, her hips moving in time to how my tongue pleasured her. My hands were busy over the rest of her body. She begged me to keep going, and I always obliged a lover. One orgasm followed the other. Just my tongue. I remembered her very well.
I have no idea how long I ate her for until she had to gently push my head away from her pussy. That just led to me kissing her everywhere else before I lifted myself up and rested above her, gazing into her face as she blushed brightly.
"I need a couple of minutes," she whispered, "You sure know how to treat an asari…"
"I've been fortunate to meet many wonderful asari during both lifetimes."
Once she'd recovered, I felt her fingers grasping my cock as she guided it inside her. We moaned together as I savoured her hot, tight pussy once again. Naira had to bite her bottom lip as she blinked rapidly. I knew it would be a big moment for her, feeling her fingers moved to my back and caressing it, slowly burying my length inside her.
It didn't take long for our bodies to remember how we moved, and we were soon making love slowly, her hips rolling in time to my thrusts. She moaned each time I buried my entire length, bending her knees and keeping one against my side, the other wrapping around my back. We made out constantly as we coupled, neither of us worried about an orgasm yet. We savoured this time we were back together. She whimpered when I did start to move a little faster.
"After you cum… We'll swap positions… I'd love to meld with you…"
"Of course. No secrets from any of my lovers."
"Shepard… You said you loved me…"
I kissed her softly before I smiled at her. "I died knowing that all those that I loved never heard those words from me. I've got a second chance. I will now tell those that I love how I feel."
We did eventually change positions as Naira wanted me to be a little more dominant, taking her from behind with her arse in the air, arms gripping a pillow as I fucked her harder. She loved every second as one hand was holding a hip, my other either gently slapping her arse or running up and down her back. But when she felt me cum inside her, I had to pull out as soon as my orgasm was over as she needed another cuddle.
Once she settled down, I sat cross-legged on the bed as she lowered herself down on my cock. She moaned loudly as she did so… Then she shuddered, I felt her pussy grip my cock tighter, and her head rolled back as she released a loud moan.
"Goddess… I had no idea that I'd cum just like that," she stated with a giggle, "Right, let me get comfortable… Goddess… Shepard, it feels so big!"
"I'll take that as a compliment."
She rode me silently for around a minute or so, her arms around my neck and legs around my hips. We shared another kiss before she pulled back just enough so I could see her eyes. The darkened before she whispered those words that I usually heard when spending an evening with an asari.
As we were melding, I guided her to memories that had nothing to do with my death. She knew about my exploits with Saren. She focused on my life since my return. She knew that I was conflicted about working with Cerberus. She was pleased that I was building a team that would help me against the Collectors. And when it came to lovers… I felt her arousal spike when it came to my nights with Kelly, the fun I had with Georgia, my first night with Jack making love, and when it came to my reunion with Liara…
She had an orgasm. That's how much it turned her on.
"Fucking love seeing your sexy times with other asari."
When she eventually broke the meld, she was smiling at me as her hips moved, making sure she was taking my entire length each time. I licked my thumb and moved it down her body towards her clit. She did that cute little thing so many of my lovers did of biting her bottom lip, looking adorable and even a little innocent despite what we were doing, and when I ever so gently touched her clit, she nearly went off like a rocket.
I ended up on my back as we managed to move our limbs without hitting each other, Naira slamming her pussy down on my cock in desperation to have as many orgasms as possible before I came again. When I warned her that I was finally close to another one, she leaned down with a hand to either side of me and begged me to fuck her. Hands on her arse, I pumped up into her for all of thirty seconds before I grunted more than once, feeling her push down as my cock throbbed when filling her once again.
"You're not finished yet, Shepard," she warned me, "I have lube, and my arse is yours tonight. Just be gentle with me…"
"Always, unless you tell me otherwise."
Naira slid off my body and moved down, making me smile again when she didn't hesitate in taking my cock in her mouth despite the fact it had spent quite a while in her pussy. Then again, I was aware of some of her interests, and it didn't take her too long to get me rock hard again. She blew me until I was rock solid again, rolling over to grab lube from the nightstand to the other side of the bed, and she happily applied plenty to my cock before she positioned herself on her knees, leaning forward to rest her head with her arse barely raised.
I took great delight in applying lube to her arse, making her moan more than once as I slipped one, then two before finally three fingers in her tight arse. When it came to sliding my cock inside her, I carefully eased the thick head inside her which earned quite the gasp. Leaning forward, I gently picked her up and pulled her back against my chest, running my hands up and down her body as I eased the rest of my cock inside her.
"Shepard," she whimpered.
"Okay?"
"So good… But be gentle…"
"Always. Got to look after my girl."
That made her sniffle within seconds. "I was always your girl," she whispered, turning her head to kiss me, "You just didn't know it yet. You've got a lot of girls, Shepard."
Naira loved the feeling of my cock in her arse and was soon moving her hips nice and fast as I barely had to move in reply. Although she was enjoying the position, she eventually leaned forward like she had been to start, and I leaned down and rested above her. Her arse was barely off the bed, my hands holding hers in place, as I started to thrust a little faster.
"Goddess," she breathed, "It feels so good, Shepard."
"Always thought you had a lovely arse."
"Bet you think that about most asari."
I kissed her cheek, and it made her giggle as I continued to move, Naira moaning softly with each thrust. I was holding back from really starting to fuck her harder and harder as I never wanted to hurt a lover unless that's what she wanted. I knew Naira wanted to enjoy the experience, and while it might tingle afterwards…
We did switch positions as Naira wanted to be on her back, feeling her legs immediately wrap around me once I was inside her. Watching her face with every thrust of my cock was proof of how much she was enjoying it. I have no idea how long I lasted before I had to warn her that I was going to cum. Her fingers were working her pussy at the same time in her eagerness to cum at the same time. We almost did, Naira enjoying another orgasm just as I was about to explode inside her. When she felt my cock throbbing again, her lower lip trembled as I gazed into her eyes, leaning down to kiss her even though I was groaning as I unloaded inside her.
Her arms and legs kept me inside her as she simply didn't want me to pull out. I only did in the end due to my cock finally going completely soft, sliding off though she immediately cuddled into me as I held her tightly in my arms. We lay in silence for a few minutes before we got up and had a shower together.
"You'll come and see me again?" she asked softly once she was spooned against me in bed again.
"Of course. Naira, I'd love to take you with me, but it's dangerous out there. What we're dealing with most of the time…"
"I could be your cabin girl…"
"Don't give me ideas."
We fell asleep together though I still woke up early like I did every morning on the ship. But I stayed in place and cuddled her for what was probably a couple of hours, watching her sleep and feeling content with my life. I knew Naira's love for me was completely genuine. I knew what she did for a living, and her memories were open to me. She may have worked for the Consort, but she'd never been what would have been called a 'sex worker'. She talked to people, helped them feel better about themselves or their lives. Only occasionally did things turn physical, and she was only ever with asari or females. Never men.
She noticed that I was awake when she turned over, giving me a scorching kiss as a way to say good morning before she asked if I was hungry. I was so she took my hand and led me out of her quarters towards Sha'ira's quarters. I wasn't surprised to see that all her acolytes joined her for breakfast. Many of them were still naked and it was arousing to see all that blush flesh on display. I had slid on some shorts for modesty though Naira was still naked.
"Enjoy the show," she whispered into my ear as I enjoyed the asari-based cuisine provided.
Although I would have loved to spend the entire day with her, I wanted to find the recruit before I popped in to visit Jane and then maybe spend a night with Kira. Naira knew that I had things to do and was never jealous of the fact that I wanted to spend time with Kira. But I ended up spending a couple of hours in her company, lying back on her bed, cuddling and talking quietly about anything that came to mind. She knew what I was doing about the Collectors, was aware of my reservations regarding Cerberus, and that once I was victorious, I had decisions to make.
"When you're done, that means you can spend more time with me… And bring another lover or two. You've got a dick, a mouth and two hands…"
I met her eyes as she started to giggle. "Sounds like you have plans," I suggested.
"Only a few," she whispered as she cuddled into me tighter, "I will be happy when you're no longer in so much danger."
I only left her at around noon, and she was doing her best to distract me by remaining naked and doing things on the bed to arouse me further. I leaned over every minute to give her a kiss and made her giggle when I rolled her over and gently swatted her butt for teasing me. It was only when I was dressed and ready to go that she slid out of bed and put on a dressing gown. Escorting me to the entrance, we shared a long, lingering kiss and cuddle before she moulded herself against my chest.
"I'm going to remember our night fondly, Shepard," she whispered, "Thank you for staying the night with me."
"I'll stay with you any night that I'm here, Naira. I'm not just going to have a little fun and leave. You mean far more to me than that."
There were no tears this time, Naira dazzling me with a smile as I knew that I'd keep my promise about seeing her again. She was delightful company, we could talk about anything, and there was no doubt that we were great together in bed. I found myself whistling a tune as I walked to the nearby taxi rank that would carry to me Zakera Ward. It felt like an old stomping ground at times having spent so much time there before.
My recruit was known simply as Leliana though she had been designated 'The Bard'. She had an interesting past as a mercenary and sometimes bounty hunter though her primary occupation was that of a singer, generally entertaining patrons at small establishments across the Citadel and various human colony worlds.
When it came to her picture, I had laughed to myself when I first looked it over as I swear the Illusive Man had put together some of the recruits based on certain preferences. I hadn't recruited any asari yet though I'm sure he was aware of my interest in them. Leliana had gorgeous red hair, kept around shoulder length. Grey eyes, which was a surprise as that was an unusual colour. The picture was taken of her on stage, wearing a tight little costume that highlighted all her best features. When it came to information about her previous role, she would dually wield pistols or SMGs. Similar to Amelie, her background was French and unlike most humans nowadays, she was deeply religious.
I found the establishment where she would be playing that evening. It was a tiny place, perhaps only holding a couple of hundred people at most. I asked at the bar if they expected a big crowd or needed a ticket. I was told that all I'd need to do was make sure I got in early if I wanted a decent seat.
Checking the time, I had plenty to return to the Normandy to check in with my team, or at least those who had remained on board. I found Miranda in her office keeping busy. She looked up and greeted me with one of those smiles that I knew she only had for me. Asking how my night was, I figured that she knew all about Naira. I didn't go into detail though I was honest about where I'd spent the night. When I checked the rest of the ship, I found nearly everyone else was taking time to get off and stretch their legs.
I wandered upstairs and changed, heading out just as Kelly, Kasumi, Tali, Jack and Amelie were returning together. Noticing my change of clothing, they wanted to know where I was going in addition to details of my night with Naira. They were eager to meet Leliana when I recruited her, Amelie was particularly interested given the shared nationality.
"Got a thing for French girls now, Shepard?" Kasumi teased, "I thought it was asari."
"I like beautiful women, Kasumi," I replied, "I surround myself with them.'
She blushed. She definitely blushed. Otherwise, they wished me good luck in the recruitment as although Leliana likely already had the contract in hand, it didn't mean that she was going to agree to come with me. Amelie had spoken to me in private after what happened on Teltin, having no problem expressing her reservations about continuing to work with Cerberus. What made her feel better was that I felt the same. But the mission was important, so I'd just focus on that.
As I strolled through Zakera Ward back to the establishment, I didn't miss the looks that I would receive from asari passing by. I was left feeling that I was now being recognised again. Word of my return had been reported in the press, and Emily was still trying to get me to agree to another interview. I told her that I didn't want to do one while I was with Cerberus. As soon as I left, I'd sit down and explain what I could.
Entering the establishment as the night-cycle was descending upon the Citadel, it was already rather busy, perching myself at the end of the bar that gave me a good view of the small stage. The place continued to fill up as I nursed a couple of drinks before Leliana appeared on stage. She was breathtakingly beautiful. With only a guitar, she stepped up to the microphone and simply started to sing.
She kept the crowd captivated for two straight hours. Most songs were ballads, some slow and soulful, others a little more up-tempo and powerful. When she finished her final song, the entire place rose to their feet and applauded, whistled and cheered. But as she was waving and bowing in return, her eyes met mine and I knew that she recognised me instantly. Her eyes had wandered over me more than once during her set though I didn't want to interrupt her so just watched and sipped at my drink.
As she was heading off the stage, she talked to one of the guards by the stage as I stood and weaved through the crowd. The guard recognised me and gestured for me to follow Leliana through a side door, ending up in a small corridor as Leliana disappeared through a doorway ahead. It was a dressing room, knocking politely before I walked in.
She greeted me with a radiant smile, something that I wasn't quite expecting until she spoke. Her accent… I was weak in the knees immediately. "I've been expecting you for some time now," she told me before she pointed at her cheek, "Are you going to greet me properly?"
After kissing each of her cheeks, we sat together on the couch and got down to business. She'd received a contract from Cerberus and was told to expect me to arrive eventually. She had been paid a deposit and would be paid the rest upon completion of the mission. Like most, she had reservations about working with Cerberus though knew about the Collectors and their abductions. She knew it was important to solve, and if no one else was willing to do the job, then she was willing to work with me.
"When did you last work professionally?" I had to ask.
"Last month. I'll occasionally take on a job if it interests me. I like to keep sharp. Training only does so much."
"Your dossier listed your skills. No biotics?"
"None at all."
"Tech?"
"Not much, to be honest. I've always had a keen eye and, well, I find distracting the enemy will work to my advantage at times."
I met her eyes as she giggled. "Well, I guess I can see what you mean…" She was ample in the bosom and what she was wearing only enhanced her assets while the cleavage would be distracting to anyone. Her dress was short showing off plenty of thigh, her boots being knee-high.
"I spent years working as a mercenary, Shepard, though I always worked by a code. No innocents. I understand that you generally work by the same motto."
"I try to most of the time. Any military work before being a mercenary?"
"Um, no… I was actually in training to be a nun."
"Really? I know that there are not many of those left, places where you'd learn to become one."
"Well, the place where I was training no longer exists after it was attacked. Although we were eventually saved, those who wished to remain went elsewhere. I chose to join up with those who protected us and learned my skills with them."
"Um… Are you aware of my reputation otherwise?"
Her laugh was positively melodic, making me smile when she leaned in and kissed me on the cheek. "I'm sure that's why I was recruited, Shepard. Your reputation is well known among many. Although everyone was watching me on stage tonight, I noticed how many of the asari would be glancing in your direction. Some no doubt recognised you, others were trying to figure out if their eyes were deceiving them."
"I am popular with the asari."
"And I don't blame them. Now, I understand you have a ship docked on the Citadel?"
"I do. Called the Normandy."
That made her snort. "Please, there are more beautiful areas of France to name a ship after."
"I don't think…" I paused as I noticed the humour in her eyes. "Well… She's a good ship. Sleek. Fast. Safe. And it's full of good people."
"Even those who are Cerberus?"
"Yeah. I don't judge them by the symbol they wear. And to be honest, what we've been discovering lately has many perhaps reevaluating their continued employment with them."
"I'll trust your judgement on that. Okay, I'll just need to head home, pack my things and I can head to the ship. When will we be departing?"
"Given the late hour, I do have things to do tomorrow. I need to speak to the Council and give them some updates on what I'm finding. Wouldn't mind a word with the Alliance as I still have my supporters there. I'll introduce you to Kelly and she'll take you on a tour of the ship, meet some of the crew and members of my ground team. And when it comes to quarters, you can bunk wherever you want."
She packed up her things and we headed out a back door, so we got out of there quickly. Her place wasn't too far away, living in a small apartment block. Her apartment itself wasn't particularly large though I'd figured that was standard for anyone who lived on any of the Wards.
Escorting her to the Normandy a little later, we continued to chat away as Leliana was interested in what we'd managed to do so far. I admitted that things were not progressing as quickly as possible, the only good news being no news about any further Collector attacks. As it was late in the evening, I found most of the women in one of the lounges, relaxing and chatting away. Kelly was up on her feet quickly to greet Leliana, and she fell in love with the accent as quickly as I did.
Although it was late, I stayed for a drink with everyone, making sure that Leliana was happy and settled, before I bid everyone goodnight. Kelly gave me a look as she knew that I would be off to visit someone else. As I walked back towards the taxi rank, I sent her a quick message. The reply was within seconds, informing me that all I needed to do was get to her apartment block and the front door would be open.
"Jane?" I called out once I had the door closed behind me.
I wandered through her apartment towards her bedroom, finding her already on her bed naked and waiting for me. "Get naked now," she demanded.
"Don't want to drink and catch up first?"
"Your dick had better be inside me in thirty seconds, Shepard…"
I didn't want to disappoint her, so I stripped off quickly and wasn't terribly surprised that she was already wet and ready for me. She moaned softly as I slid inside her, green eyes gazing into mine as I slowly buried my length. Then I didn't move as she giggled before she shared a passionate kiss. I felt one of her legs bend at the knee and rest against my side, other foot flat on the bed as her fingers caressed my back.
"How long?" she whispered.
"I wasn't just going to come here, fuck and leave in a couple of hours, Jane. You mean more to me than that."
"Who have you been with since you arrived?"
"Naira."
"And tomorrow?"
"Well, I'll talk to the Alliance tomorrow and then the Council… Kira, probably…"
We made love all night and into the morning. Jane was as insatiable as always and couldn't get enough of my cock being inside her. She was proud of herself that I did cum inside her rather quickly that first time, lasted quite a while until my second orgasm. She slid off me and sucked me back to hardness, eager to ride me through more than one orgasm for herself. By the time I was pounding her from behind, we were glistening with sweat as Jane begged me to keep going until we simply collapsed from exhaustion.
I tempted her further by rubbing her rosebud while I was taking her from behind. Five minutes later, I was buried in her arse and fucking her hard. I think we probably woke up the neighbours from how loud we were, and Jane was making the sort of whimpers as I was fucking her that would only arouse me further. And given that I'd cum three times by then, her arse was seriously fucked for quite a long time before I finally came inside her again.
She still hadn't had enough as we showered to wash the sweat away, making sure my cock was clean before I slid back inside her pussy, Jane moaning for me to just keep fucking her, not caring if I came or not. By the time we returned to bed, I checked the time and we both chuckled at the hour the next morning, finally giving in to exhaustion and falling asleep.
Waking the next morning with Jane spooned back against me, she was still lightly snoring as I ran my hands up and down her body. She felt as fit as ever, enjoying how toned every part of her body was. She might have called herself a desk jockey, but there was no missing the work she put into keeping herself in top condition.
"I love feeling your hands on me," she whispered.
"I've always appreciated your body, Jane. Fit as fuck."
Rolling over to face me, there was that familiar smile as she snuggled into me. I held her tightly and felt her take a deep breath and sigh. "I'm glad you came to see me, even if it's only for a few hours."
"I couldn't come to the Citadel and not see you."
"You'd get a very angry message, and I'd expect a grovelling apology."
"Punishment?"
"Well, I would have said that you'd only get to eat my pussy the next visit, but given how much you love doing it…"
We lazed about for an hour or so before she needed to get up and ready for the day. We showered together again, this time keeping things calm though she insisted that I wash her entire body again. The way she'd smile at me whenever our eyes met, I realised that I genuinely made her happy in the brief time we ever spent together. I remembered what she told me, that her life was her career and she had no interest in family or kids, so I guess our arrangement was perfect for her.
It was a quick breakfast before we were out of the apartment together. Given that I was dressed casually with her in her usual uniform, she held my hand tightly as I escorted her to her office. When we walked in side by side, I was immediately recognised, and I didn't miss the nods of respect from most people I walked past. She had her own small office, leaving her there after sharing a chaste kiss at the doorway before I walked down the corridor to see if Anderson was in.
"Shepard!" he called out after I knocked on the door and opened it upon hearing him call me in.
He greeted me with a warm handshake, and he looked positively delighted to see me. After his personal assistant brought in a mug of coffee each for us, we spent at least an hour catching up on everything that was going on. He received the reports that I was sending the Alliance and Council, making him chuckle when I suggested that I didn't give a shit what the Illusive Man thought about it.
We discussed the Collectors and what we had learned so far. He did explain that the Alliance were trying to help where they could. The larger colonies in the Traverse were starting to receive further protection as larger population centres were a priority. But the small colonies out there were almost on their own in a way. Despite the size of the Alliance Navy, it simply wasn't large enough to provide protection to every single colony out there.
"One thing you should know before you go, Shepard. Admiral Hackett already has all the paperwork ready to have you accepted back into the Alliance at your previous ranking. Your status as KIA has already been rescinded, but there are certain matters that need to be concluded before it's all official. Although that's all dependent on you and what you want. I know you'll leave Cerberus, but sticking with just being a Spectre…"
"It's food for thought. I still feel that I'm an Alliance soldier at heart, sir. But… Well, as I'm also a Spectre, there is going to be conflict at times. I represent humanity most of the time, and I don't believe the Council would ever have me doing something against our interests given that we are now a Council member."
"I just thought I should give you the lay of the land, Shepard."
Parting ways with another warm handshake, I stopped to give Jane a final goodbye. She was up and out of her seat to hug me tightly one last time. "You'll be back on the Citadel before you go through?" she asked after a couple of minutes.
"At least one or two more times, I reckon. Depends on how things continue to develop."
"Bring a friend or two next time if you want. We can make it a lot of fun."
"I'll think about it. I prefer having you to myself."
I was riding the elevator up the Citadel Tower and gazing out over the Presidium. It was peaceful and I found myself wondering how much longer the view would last. Despite everything going on with the Collectors, I knew they were still out there, trying to find another way from dark space. I found myself wondering where they would attack should they manage to locate a way in. Who would be attacked first? Would they try and capture the Citadel straight away? Or would it be scorched earth from the start?
What I knew was that we were in no way ready for their arrival. The building up of the fleets and other defences would take years. I'd heard rumours that at least two of the Council races were making secret preparations to build bunkers and vaults for people to escape to. Whether that would work or not, I wasn't sure. The fact Ilos had managed it seemed to be down to pure luck more than anything else.
Kira wasn't expecting me, approaching her receptionist who recognised me immediately. Being an asari and knowing me well, I was greeted with a warm smile and told to just walk on in as Kira had told her that I was always welcome. I strolled into Kira's office to find her on the couch next to Kyla, the human councillor.
"Shepard!" Kira exclaimed, rising to her feet and walking over to me. I hugged her tightly as we shared one hell of a kiss. The dress she wore clung to her curves, and when I moved my hands down to cup her arse, giving it a squeeze, she giggled as I felt her grind against my groin in return.
"Thought I should come by and say hello," I said softly once she was leaning back, the smile on her face telling me that I'd done exactly the right thing.
"If Kyla wasn't here, you'd be on the couch naked, and I'd be riding you…"
"Don't mind me," Kyla stated, chuckling to herself, "I think there are millions of people now aware that you two are intimate from time to time."
Kyla rose to her feet and walked over to greet me. When I hugged her, I felt her press her body against me, and as I moved my hands down to her arse, I heard her chuckle lightly before she leaned back. "I wasn't sure if I'd have the liberty to do that," I said.
"I'm guessing you're here to see Kira though?"
"Well, I was going to start by adding anything you might want to know regarding what I've been up to lately."
"We were having a coffee and cake, Shepard. You should join us," Kira suggested.
"The other two councillors?"
Kira smiled at me, Kyla doing exactly the same. "We've become good friends since Kyla joined," Kira added, "We might discuss some business, but it's nice to relax and just talk about things not related to the running of the galaxy."
I ended up sitting between them as we discussed what I was doing about the Collectors, explaining the recruitment process and also that I was helping my squad deal with any issues that might pop up before we left. When I explained that it could be a one-way trip, Kira placed her cup down and snuggled into me.
"Have anything on your plate for tonight?" I asked her.
"My calendar clears as soon as you walk through that door, Shepard."
"What about you, Kyla?"
"I think you should spend time with Kira though thank you for offering."
We walked Kyla to the door, Kira giving her a warm hug before I did the same, Kyla taking a chance and leaving a soft kiss on my lips. I kissed her back immediately and once I had my tongue in her mouth, she melted against me.
"You don't have to go," Kira stated, "I think Shepard is more than capable of handling both of us, Kyla."
Kyla broke the kiss and leaned back, her blue eyes searching mine. She eventually caressed my cheek and smiled. "Next time, Kira… I mean, I'm probably going to kick myself once I'm walking back to my quarters, but…" She took a deep breath and calmed herself down. "Next time. Definitely next time."
"Are you sure?" I asked her. Kira had asked her to stay. And I wouldn't be upset if she did.
The smile that formed told me that she wanted to, but she also cared for Kira and was aware of our close relationship. "I'm sure, Shepard. You enjoy your night with Kira. I'll see you next time that you're on the Citadel."
I was polite enough to walk Kyla to her quarters as her personal office and apartment weren't far away. She opened the door before turning back towards me, stepping closer as I wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her tighter. When my hands moved down to her arse again, she moaned softly into my mouth as she ended up backed up against the wall. I lifted her skirt out of the way and felt her panties before sliding a hand to get a handful of a rather pert bottom.
"I'm older than you," she finally said when breaking the kiss, "Forty-four."
"Really? I thought you were late thirties. Damn…"
"Ever been… I mean non-asari…"
"Kyla, I slept with a woman in her sixties before and after my death. Trust me, you being around a decade older is nothing. I slept with matriarchs who are over eight hundred years old."
Kira eventually found us with Kyla's blouse open and bra on the floor, one of my hands feeling a breast while my other hand was underneath her skirt, buried in her panties as I fondled her pussy. Kyla had a leg wrapped around me, her head on my shoulder as she moaned softly to herself. I don't think she heard Kira chuckle given her arousal though I turned to see Kira smiling at us.
"Okay, just bring her to our bedroom, Shepard. You get us both tonight."
"Cum first," Kyla moaned, "I just want to cum first…"
Kira walked over and I felt a surge of arousal when the pair shared a kiss, and I was left thinking it wasn't their first. Kira gazed into her eyes as her hand joined mine in Kyla's panties. It took all of a minute before Kyla cried out. She was incapable of walking after that, easily picking her up and carrying her back towards Kira's quarters. Her receptionist was still at her desk, cheeks now looking flushed as I have no doubt she heard Kyla's cry of orgasm.
"I'm going to be busy until tomorrow morning, Iona. You can go home if you wish."
Iona gave me a smile, continuing to blush brightly, as Kira led Kyla and me quickly into her bedroom, stripping her clothes along the way so she was only in her bra and panties by the time we arrived. I worked on getting Kyla down to her panties with her bra left on the floor outside her quarters. Kyla eagerly dropped her panties to the floor to show off her smooth pussy before we turned on Kira and quickly got her just as naked.
When they both turned towards me, I chuckled as I was still dressed, feeling them press their bodies against me. "Two councillors, Shepard," Kira stated softly, "The asari and the human… Whatever would the media think should they find out that you fucked us both…"
"No idea. Don't care. All I know is that I'm a very lucky man."
As soon as I was naked, I made sure Kyla was the one lying back on the bed as she spread her legs ready for me. Her smooth pussy was glistening with her excitement, and I didn't hesitate in lowering my mouth to taste her. I glanced to see Kira wanted the same, moving out of the way as Kira ran her tongue along Kyla's slit. We shared her pussy for the next couple of minutes before she left me to it, crawling up and lifting herself up over Kyla's face.
"You eat pussy, Kyla?" she asked softly.
"I've had fun with asari before. And I know I'm going to enjoy you, Kira."
Watching Kyla pleasuring Kira aroused me even more as I focused on making Kyla orgasm. Given how aroused she already was, it only took a few minutes before I had her hips moving in time to the movements of my tongue, and when I started to tease her clit at the same time, I knew that was it. Kyla enjoyed one hell of an orgasm, Kira lifting her pussy off her mouth so Kyla could moan loudly. Kira leaned forward as I leaned up to kiss her, wanting to taste Kyla on my lips.
I moved out of the way as Kira lowered her mouth and the pair enjoyed a sixty-nine though Kira was interrupted as she gestured for me to remain on my knees, pleasuring Kyla for a few seconds before she lifted her head and took my cock in her mouth. Kira enjoyed an orgasm, and I sat back so she could focus on Kyla again.
After the pair enjoyed another couple of orgasms, Kira moved off Kyla and focused on me, remaining on all fours as her head was soon bobbing eagerly on my cock. Kyla eventually moved to join her, on all fours next to her as she took my cock in her mouth.
"Where should you cum, Shepard? Mouth or face?" Kira asked.
"Well, I remember that I'd usually cum on your face if there was someone else with you so they could clean it up. What do you think, Kyla? Finish on your face and Kira cleans you up."
"God yes," Kyla moaned before her mouth swallowed my cock again.
I ran my fingers through her bright red hair as Kira moved back behind Kyla and resumed licking her pussy. Kira got Kyla off again before she sat up and clearly had at least two fingers in her pussy, Kyla bobbing faster and faster on my cock before she had to stop as Kira met my eyes and smiled.
"Use my pussy as lube," Kyla moaned, "Get a finger in there, Kira."
Kyla resumed her blowjob, the eagerness in her eyes for me to cum ensuring that I made it last. She moaned and hummed around my cock constantly as Kira was now fucking her hard with her fingers. Kira's other hand was fondling her pussy, and she was clearly getting herself off at the same time.
"Fuck," I finally grunted, "Close, Kyla. Really fucking close."
She pulled back just in time for me to stroke my cock half a dozen times before I blasted on her face. Kira stopped what she was doing and moved to sit next to Kyla. Once I was done, Kyla took my cock back in her mouth and I don't think she wanted to stop until she finally lifted herself up and turned to Kira. The pair made out as they cleaned her face at the same time. When most of the cum was wiped away, Kira offered her a cloth to clean up the rest before they turned towards me.
I kissed them both as I felt their bodies press into mine. Kyla stroked my cock although it had barely gone soft. Kira looked eager to be fucked though I knew she'd want to me fuck Kyla first. I laid both of them down and moved to pleasure Kira first. She was so hot and horny that I barely ate her out for a couple of minutes before I made her cum, moving over to pleasure Kyla again, my fingers busy keeping Kira aroused before I had fingers in both of them. I sat back and grinned as they appreciated what I could do with my fingers alone, having both of them moaning softly, their bodies writhing with pleasure…
After I got them both off, I moved over and leaned up to kiss Kyla. She smiled at me as she felt the head of my cock at her pussy. Kira turned onto her side to watch as Kyla moaned upon feeling me sliding inside her. I took it nice and slow though her hands moved quickly down to make sure my entire length was inside her rather quickly.
"Fuck yes," she groaned as I didn't waste time thrusting slowly, "Too long since I had a big dick inside me."
"I'm thinking you two need to fuck constantly when I'm not here," I suggested, "Send me pictures and video."
"We'll definitely get a couple of toys based on your big dick, Shepard," Kira stated, "Though I do enjoy eating pussy as well."
"Both," Kyla moaned, "Eat me then fuck me. I'll return the favour."
Kyla's face was a picture of delight as we made love. I savoured being inside yet another new lover, the tightness of her pussy, how hot she felt, and how we quickly fell into a rhythm together. I loved it when a woman would participate, whether it was rolling her hips, or feeling her arms and legs moving about to hold me tighter, ankles up on my thighs to urge me to go faster.
And she wasn't shy in making plenty of noise. Loud moans and groans, particularly when my cock hit something inside her that sent waves of pleasure through her body. She begged and demanded me to fuck her faster and harder. I could almost sense Kira's arousal next to us, glancing to see she was fondling her pussy while watching us.
"I love watching you fuck, Shepard," she moaned, "Because I know exactly how they feel."
Kyla eventually wrapped her legs around me and kissed me so passionately that I think it even left Kira a little speechless. Her blue eyes sparkled as I gazed into them, and when I quietly warned her that I was close, all she did was whimper before whispering that I wasn't to pull out. I didn't pull out unless requested, pumping Kyla faster and faster until I grunted, and felt my cock erupt inside her. I kept pumping during and after my orgasm was finished, Kyla learning that my cock was more than capable of remaining hard when it was inside a woman.
"Oh fuck," she moaned, "I want more but you need to fuck Kira…"
"Fuck me, Shepard. I'm going down on Kyla now."
I was a little reluctant to pull out of Kyla as it was obvious that we were already sharing something, but I couldn't deny Kira anything. As I pulled out and sat back, Kira leaned over to kiss Kyla before she slowly moved down her body and arrived at her pussy. Watching Kira going down on her had my cock as hard as ever, and as Kira got to work, I placed a hand on Kira's lower back and slid my cock inside her.
That caused Kira to moan loudly like she did every single time, glancing back before she sat up and rested back against my chest. She turned to kiss me as Kyla looked at us with a smile on her face. I had no doubt that she knew how much Kira loved me, and how much I loved her in return. Kira eventually lowered herself back down and resumed pleasuring Kyla while I slowly fucked Kira. I was in no rush to orgasm, and I knew Kira would want me to last as long as possible. Kyla was moaning softly as Kira pleasured her as well, and I was almost smiling to myself as this was my second proper threesome in a short space of time.
When I was ready to cum again, Kira made sure that I was buried deep inside her when I did cum. I eventually leaned forward once I was done, resting a hand to either side of her after she'd moved up over Kira's body so the pair could share a series of light kisses.
"Thank you," Kyla whispered to her, "I really needed tonight."
"And this won't be the only time. I… I want to do what Shepard suggested. I think our attraction is obvious."
"Shepard won't mind?"
I snorted before chuckling. "As I said, all I'd like is a picture or two of you together."
Kira eventually moved out of the way, and I took Kyla from behind with Kira lying underneath her, the pair making out constantly as Kyla found herself fucked a little harder this time. She loved it, and when I started to tease her arsehole, she turned back, and her eyes spoke volumes. She was up for some arse play, something to remember for next time.
Kyla wanted something different when I was ready to cum, pulling out of Kyla as she moved out of the way and left thick ropes of cum all over Kira's chest, Kyla immediately leaning down to lick them off her body. Kira loved it though what Kyla loved more was feeling my hard cock back inside her.
"Keep fucking me," she moaned, and as I did so, Kyla slid her fingers back inside Kira. Our asari lover moaned immediately, and soon both were moving in time to the movement of my cock and her fingers.
I knew that I wasn't going to cum again and I did end up sliding back inside Kira while Kyla decided that she'd ride Kira's face this time. By the time I was ready to cum again, both of my lovers were starting to look exhausted. I just knew that I wouldn't cum again for a long time after this one, Kyla telling me that I should cum in Kira again as I hadn't been with her for so long.
Groaning as I pulled out, I flopped onto the bed and found myself hugged to either side. Kira nuzzled into my neck as Kyla rested her head on my shoulder, an arm of mine wrapped around each of them.
"Now that was a threesome," Kyla stated with a chuckle, "I haven't done anything like this since a few wild nights at university."
"That wasn't our first and it definitely won't be our last," Kira stated, "But I love having some company to share him with. There's a part of me that loves watching him fucking someone else."
"It's pretty hot, isn't it? But watching you with him, Kira…"
"It was how I looked at him, wasn't it?"
"Yeah. Your feelings are plain as day."
"He saved my life, Kyla… He saved so many lives that day… Before that, I knew how I felt, but when he made that decision, knowing the cost… He won the love of billions of asari in an instant." She kissed my cheek. "I know that wasn't why you made that choice, Shepard. Ten thousand innocent lives. I know your code well."
"We had the fleet to take down the geth. I knew it would be at a cost, but considering the fleet with the Destiny Ascension had already been decimated, I knew losing that ship would be costly in more than just the lives lost."
"I have to admit that I was pleased when you didn't make a choice when it came to my position," Kyla admitted, "Though to hear that I was being chosen as the councillor representing our species. Back on Earth, everyone was convinced that it was going to be Donnel."
Kira snorted. "Please! He's a vile, little man. And he almost messed it all up with his interference before Shepard had to make his escape. I believed in Shepard, but it was politics and…"
I turned to give Kira a light kiss. "It's okay. Everything worked out and I know that we have to separate our private lives from our professional lives. I'm not going to hold it against you. Anyway, it all worked out and Donnel didn't get the job. Fuck him."
"No thanks," Kyla half-joked, "Anyway, I keep him at arm's length. His network of contacts comes in handy sometimes. And despite the fact he is a weasel, he doesn't seem to hold a grudge against me though I'm careful to watch my back."
"Trust me, I've got people, Kyla," Kira stated, smiling at her, "None of us particularly liked him when he was the ambassador."
We agreed to have a shower together. I did get semi-hard as I enjoyed soaping up and washing two bodies down, but nothing happened. They were both feeling worn out and agreed that we'd return to bed and simply go to sleep. I warned them that I woke early though would remain in bed with them until they were both awake.
When they both woke up, Kira kissed my cheek and then whispered something into Kyla's ear. Two minutes later, Kira was up and walking out as Kyla was slowly riding my cock, leaning down to kiss me before resting her hands on my chest. She enjoyed more than one orgasm before I filled her pussy. And that's what Kyla wanted as she happily slid off my cock and walked out of the bedroom naked.
We ate breakfast naked; Tara and Ariana having arrived back while we were making love. They wanted to hear all the details, and when Kyla showed off the cum still leaking out of her, to say the two other asari were beyond aroused would be putting it mildly. When I thought about it, I realised that I'd never taken either of them to bed. When I gave Kira a look and she read it easily, she smiled at me.
"They're keen… But they also know that you are already shared among many, Shepard."
"You know that no one would mind. And I'm guessing you certainly wouldn't."
"Most important is that they simply love your company, Shepard. As I said, billions of asari. You can't fuck them all…" Kyla started to laugh, and Kira covered her mouth as she chuckled. "Well, I guess there's a part of you that might like to try."
Tara slid out of her chair to come and sit on my lap. She was wearing a short dress, and I gently stroked one of her thighs, my hand ending up underneath her dress. She bit her bottom lip as she gazed into my eyes. Kira was watching and she leaned over to take Tara's hand.
"You've never really said anything…"
"We didn't want to interfere," Tara stated, "There was you, Benezia, Tessia, Liara, Sha'ira, Naira…"
"Tara, I think you and Ariana are as beautiful as any other asari that I've had the pleasure…" I didn't finish as Tara's bottom lip started to tremble. I hugged her tightly before I did the same with Ariana. "And I can only guess about your receptionist, Kira."
"Iona? I'm sure that she went home and masturbated something silly last night, her only thoughts being about you, Shepard. I've been a bit naughty and sent her a copy of one video we made together."
"The one where you were bent over your desk while I absolutely…" I trailed off as Kira's eyes clouded over and I knew her arousal was already growing. She obviously remembered that day vividly. "I thought so."
None of them wanted me to leave though I knew that I couldn't spend another night on the Citadel. I hadn't received word from Miranda that the Illusive Man had anything for me, but that didn't mean I couldn't keep myself and my squad occupied. At the front of my mind was a visit to Feros to link up with Shiala again. In fact, I remembered her promise about joining up for my next mission. I didn't really care what the Illusive Man thought.
But then there were my final recruits on Illium and Omega. Visiting Illium meant seeing Liara again. I missed her. I'm sure that might leave people wondering why, but none of my relationships were just about sex. There was love. There was intimacy. There was a sense we shared values. But I also knew that things had changed while I was gone. Even though she'd handed me over, it was more in hope than expectation. My returning was simply a wonderful surprise.
As for Omega, I genuinely wanted to get to know Aria T'Loak better. I had seen through her act rather quickly. She acted like the queen bitch, but I saw her with the asari who worked for her. There was far more to her than met the eye.
And finally, Tuchanka. I thought about flying there to see Wrex. I missed the big lug and knew he would have received word about my death though wondered if he knew I was back. I knew he wouldn't come and join up with me given what he was trying to do. I just wanted to catch up, share a drink, swap stories, and spend time with a friend.
Kira, Kyla, Tara and Ariana all came to the docks to see me off. A couple of my squad were outside on the docking bay. One of them was Miranda and she greeted me with a smile before realising that we would be departing rather quickly. Telling me that she'd get everyone organised, she took Kelly with her. Kelly glanced back and also smiled as she knew everything about me. She might not have been able to meld, but I was honest with her.
To be honest, my feelings for Kelly were stronger than I'd anticipated. She was wonderful to spend time with whether during the day in the CIC or at night when we were alone in bed.
Tara and Ariana bid me farewell first, hugging me together as I kissed each of them long enough that I earned a delightful giggle. Wishing me good luck, Kyla was the next to kiss me. And I was left thinking that I'd made my mark on her as it was incredibly passionate. When we finally broke apart and I met her eyes, I caressed her cheek as her eyes closed.
"Stay safe, Shepard," she whispered, "I don't want bad news again. And I don't think Kira…"
"I'll be safe. And I plan on coming back too."
Kyla escorted Tara and Ariana away as Kira stepped towards me. Her eyes glistened as I knew she hated seeing me leave so often. But this was my life. I was a Spectre. She'd helped me achieve the position. She moulded her body into mine as we shared one hell of a farewell kiss. When my hand moved down to her arse and squeezed it, she broke the kiss and laughed. I loved hearing her laugh. When we were alone, she was just Kira Tevos, a beautiful asari who wanted to be loved.
"I love you," I whispered, "And despite what I said, I plan on coming back."
"You'd better, because not only do I love you, but so many others do." She kissed me again before adding, "Will you come back again before you need to go through the relay?"
"More than once if possible."
"Good. I want more of last night. And I think we might need to invite more than Kyla."
"So… Group sex?"
"How does that sound?"
She giggled as I laughed. "This is why I love the asari." I kissed her one final time, running my fingers down her cheek as she gazed lovingly at me. "Though there are few asari that I love more than you, Kira," I added softly.
"I'm going to remember each time you say those words, Shepard. That you love me."
"Good. I'd hate for you to forget."
"Go. Go and save your people. And when you're done, don't only come back to me. Come back to all of us."
I walked back to my ship as the airlock opened. Turning around to see the three asari and one woman were now looking at me, they each gave me a playful little wave before I pressed the button, and the airlock cycle started. Once it was complete, I stepped onto the flight deck and ordered Joker to take us away immediately.
Miranda and Kelly were waiting for me by the galaxy map. "Where to, Shepard?" Miranda asked.
"Illium. We might as well go and recruit the Justicar, take care of any business there, and then we'll head towards Omega and recruit the final squad member. After that, it's a case of waiting for the Illusive Man for news. You hear that, Joker?"
"Aye, Commander. Setting a course for Illium."
"And I'm guessing that you'll go and see Liara again?" Miranda asked.
"Of course… I'd invite you along, but she's going to be eager to fuck and since we…" Miranda started to blush. Kelly immediately looked aroused. "Well, I guess you'd both know about my relationship with Liara, and considering my last visit…"
"Maybe you could invite her onto the ship next time?" Kelly suggested.
"You just want to watch me fuck her."
"Totally…"
Miranda glanced at Kelly before looking back at me. "We'll be ready for whatever comes next, Shepard."
"Thanks, Miranda. You okay?"
"It was nice to get off the ship and not worry about getting shot at. And I was a good girl and went incognito."
"And I'm guessing you and the girls were causing trouble, Kelly?"
She tapped the side of her nose. "That's for me to know and you to pump out of me later, Shepard."
Miranda laughed to herself before she paused and walked over to kiss me on the cheek. "You're always in a good mood after you see Kira, Shepard. You should see her more often."
I watched her walk away, and I knew she was shaking her arse for my benefit. Kelly chuckled before she walked over to kiss my other cheek. "Shepard, one thing. You really need to make love with her," she said softly, "I can read her so easily. She wants you desperately… But she's scared. I know that might sound strange to say about her considering everything, but I think it's the only thing that genuinely scares her. The feelings she has for you."
"I'm not only thinking about it, Kelly, but I also don't want to rush things."
"You won't be. She… She needs you, Shepard."
"What about you?" I asked, meeting her eyes.
She smiled before replying. "I already have you, Shepard. I couldn't be happier."
That was the thing that I realised about the ship. Everyone was committed and even happy to be aboard. Sure, we were facing death a lot of the time, and we knew the end game could result in all of us perishing, but we were finding ourselves coming closer together, whatever might lay on the horizon otherwise.
I was happy as well. I thought that I would have been miserable in my current predicament, even if I hadn't known much about Cerberus when I woke up. But I was just getting on with the job and having fun while doing it.
Long may it continue.