Chapter: 54.*****Alexander held out until he was sure he would burst, saltine tears escaping the corners of his eyes, core tightening as his toes curled. Matthew never broke his pace as Alexander rode out his climax, ramming at his sweet spot until he clutched at the sheets with such desperation he couldn't breathe. He could feel Matthew tense above him and shivered at the sensation of his climax, breaths uneven in the aftermath. He felt Matthew's lips caress his cheek, fingers stroking affectionately at his hair. He asked him something he could only hum to, exhausted.He was drifting off into unconsciousness when a loud bang sounded from somewhere around him followed by his name repeatedly falling off someone's lips.He forced bleary eyes open to have them staring into the familiar ones of Easton. He was leaning into him, too close for comfort, he snapped his eyes open, fully awake now, and he took in his surroundings, he was in his room, Tide was lying motionless beside him in his
Chapter: 55.*****"G-Get back home?" He muttered, helplessly. "Into the Sea?""Yeah, get him back home, he doesn't belong in this world, Alexander, please don't force him to stay, whatever you're doing, you need to stop, it will kill him, please!" "But...""There are no buts, Alexander, I know, I understand how you feel but look what just happened, I think he's getting weaker the longer he stayed here, he needs to return home and we are going to make that happen.""He is...""Your Merman, I know, but look what just happened, Xander, something is wrong, and we are not helping him, he could have died if I hadn't noticed, who knows how long he has been like that while you slept, how did you not even notice?""I-I don't know.""We have to find a way to send him back, you know that is the right thing to do.""Yeah," Alexander replied, defeated. Easton was right. Something was definitely wrong with the Merman."What the..." Easton's gaze caught the shape on the merman's chest where the gl
Chapter: 56.*****"Forgive me, brother, I will be with you shortly." He replied with a smile while ending the call and quickly dialing for his subordinate. "Yes, Hamza, get the men ready and the driver as well, we are going to the club?" he spoke fast and dropped the phone, shoving his legs into his pants. Michael groaned as he came down the last flight of stairs, eyes glancing over to his wristwatch to catch the time. Barely a few seconds past four, his frown deepened as he stepped into the living room, he grinned at the elderly woman that walked up to greet him. She nodded towards the living room which seemed filled with many high-pitched giggles. Ones that surely stemmed from ill-willed gossip. Michael exhaled and nodded in understanding. Of course, Maria was home and so were her friends. "Thank you, Lina, it's nothing out of the ordinary with her," he spoke calmly to the woman to help ease her mind but she seemed a little unconvinced as she still stalled in front of him. "Anyth
Chapter: 57.*****"Hey, dad!" her cheerful voice ranged through his ears and he smiled. She had begun to call him Dad after her seventh birthday and he must say he was getting pretty attached to the little monkey, she was the sweetest thing, in all this mess, she made it worth his while. "Hello, love, having fun." he returned and chuckled when he heard her giggle. "Hmm-hmm..." she replied and he smiled. "Is mom back?" she asked. Loud noise filled her background and for some reason it made him smile. She seems to be having loads of fun. "Yes, she is my love, look I will call you again soon, just checking on my little menace," she giggled and he laughed. "I have to go now, baby, be careful and play nice." "Bye, Dad!" "Bye, baby girl." The call came to an end, and just immediately another call came through it was his brother. "How long is it going to take for you to get here?" Matthew spoke into his phone. "I'm running out of patience."Michael laughed at his twin's impatience. "J
Chapter: 58.*****"Luca," The bartender looked up to find his Boss before him. "Need anything, Sir?" he asked."Yes," Micheal nodded as he approached the man and very slowly leaned into the table. "A little birdie told me you've admired my brother for a long time now and I think this might just be your lucky night as he seems to be staring holes into your forehead the past hour," Micheal smirked when he saw a smile so profound filled the man's heated face. "Come on..." Micheal charged with a chuckle and walked. The man quickly put down his towel and followed. Micheal returned to his seat first before the man got to them."Just what are you up to this time?" Matthew asked when his eyes caught his brother returning to his seat. "Doing you a favor..." he returned nonchalantly, picking up his glass and sipping from it very calmly. "You requested for me, Sir?" Luca asked, his head lowered in submission. Matthew looked up in time to find the bartender in front of him, immediately he wa
Chapter: 59.*****That morning came like every other, nothing specific, just two friends getting ready for work, Tide was sitting in the kitchen bar, staring at both men get dressed while he causally munched down on his breakfast. Easton is the man after his heart and belly, he would say. Once both men were done turning the house upside down, finally set, they stood before Tide as if awaiting his praise to boost their confidence."You both look beyond great!" He muttered as he threw the last of his breakfast into his mouth. "I'm going back into the pool." He whispered, a little sad. "Hey, Hey..." Alexander was holding his hands in place. "Don't make that face, baby, please, I promise, if I see as little as a one beep call from you I'm coming home." He said, giving him a gentle smile that proved his point."I know, but you don't have to do that..." Tide smiled back with a kiss on his lips, he left the house, and through the French doors, he could see him get into the pool and transfo
Chapter: 60.******He checked in the adjoining lobby, the departmental floor, and the employee lounge, and even asked a couple of the other secretaries if they had seen her. He sucked in a deep breath and considered his options. Where had he not checked, the ladies' restroom excluded?Still musing when the gentle clearing of a throat caught his attention, he had slowly turned to peer down at the secretary stationed nearest the HR office. She was pretty, with large hazel eyes and chestnut-colored curls. They were gathered up into a chignon, as per company standard he had learned, but a few errant locks tickled at her cheeks he watched her, she seemed to be speaking into the phone and at the same time addressing him."Sally?" She asked and he nodded. "She's in the office with Mr. Falcon." She explained, holding up a finger whilst she murmured into the receiver. "... yes, of course. I'll send him right in..." peeking up to glance at him she informed him. "Mr. Falcon would like to see
Chapter: 61.****That evening both men had returned home exhausted. Tide was lying at the bottom of the pool when both men arrived at the pool. For a moment there they panicked something was wrong but relaxed once they saw him breathing. "Tide, baby, you awake?" Alexander called and the merman opened tired eyes to acknowledge them but made no effort to come to the surface. The merman had spent the entire day thinking about his city, his home, Neptune, his mother, father, and brother, Nixie his friend, and his little merbabies from school. He wondered how Aquarial was holding up with his absence. Has Neptune taken another Tideian? What is the fate of the mermen who had betrayed him? Had they been discovered for their crime? That's very likely. Neptune would rage without his Tideian and the Festival could be held until his return. Surely, Naga must have seen into his fate and known he's still alive and if he's aware then Neptune must be aware too. He misses home. His duties?They w