A Bond Unbroken ~ Chapter 10

Story by Aiden Windsong on SoFurry

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#11 of Bond Unbroken

Wherein we leave Conner and Nisha and See what Conner's brother Airn is up to


The young stallion strode down the halls with purpose, a scroll sealed by wax in one paw. The stiff leather with the Garret Clans crest pressed into the chest creaking in time with each echoing clop of hoof on polished stone. Every movement was sure and practiced. The stance upright and bold. This clearly was a stallion on a mission, and he was determined and duty bound to see it through. Everyone who saw him pass could see it, and yet once he had passed there were whispers after he was out of earshot. Rumors and speculation traded freely on just why the messenger stayed so long each time he delivered his missives, and why the scent of rut followed him on the way out.

It had not gone unnoticed that the young stallion walked a bit more stiffly when leaving the estate, nor that the armor while fitting perfectly when he arrived was in some disarray when he left. Of course it was well known that Airn unlike his brother was far more inclined towards his own sex then that of the the fairer one. So well known in fact that some had started to speculate that Conner himself was not so unlike his brother as many had hoped.

Conner who was so on Airn's mind as he sat at his desk, that he didn't even hear his lover enter. So absorbed in sorting out the puzzle before him that he took no note as the silky black equine shed the leather helm to shake out that long luxurious mane, or hear the rest of the armor shed only to fall piece by piece to the carpet as they softly approached. He only knew they were there when he felt those soft paws on his shoulders, and felt those gentle lips nibbling at his ear.

"Oh whatever am I to do?"

He asked as he shuffled some papers, even as the scent of lavender and clover filled the air. A scent he loved as it was the one his lover wore so boldly. It alone would have his sheath stirring, though the massage was helping, as was the playful lips that seemed to flow from one ear to the other by way of his neck. Washing the tension away as if it was nothing

"Forget it for the moment and make love to me."

Was the simple response as he fond himself being hugged from behind. His lovers chest pressed firmly to his back as he found himself looking into those deep brown eyes, so full of love and passion that it made his heart ache to gaze into them, and yet he could not look away, he dare not. Instead he pressed his muzzle against those willing lips as his fingers ran through that well tended mane, and their tongues danced.. It was a perfect moment, and yet it ended as all things must when the drawer to his desk gave a thump and a rattle

It made him wince, even as it made his lover laugh. Earning him a gentle flick of the finger to his own nose, not to mention a knowing wink. Then he was left to watch entranced as his lover moved off with tail raised high, and hips swaying in that seductive way. A show he rather enjoyed, though not as much as that look he got once he saw those spread legs and the treasure that lay there, one he had claimed more times then he would admit, and one he would claim once more as he rose to follow his lovers becoming call and Inviting wink.

"Rav, we really shouldn't..."

He started only to have his lovers fingers upon his lips. Fingers that were soon replaced by lips as they kissed again and he found himself being drawn inside the warmest tightest hole he could imagine. Any concerns or worries he had about this melting away like the last snow of winter on an early summer day, and it was just as glorious and as hot as those days could be, and so he gave in to it. Taking his pleasure as he dished it out in equal measure, and in the end they both laid there satisfied and sweaty, her winking slit, now defiled and sporting a few pearls as his shaft lay limp and they both basked in the afterglow.

"Ravina..."

Airn started as he lipped an ear, her ear. The ear of his lover and the one betrothed to his brother. The arranged marriage not something any of them wanted, and yet there had been a plan. One that might have worked had Conner not vanished like so much smoke. A part of him wondered if his brother had gone willingly. If it had been his intention to slip away until this business was done, and yet that was so unlike his brother, that he doubted this was the case.

"I know you love me and I love you.

But now your plan isn't needed. With your brother gone, you can step up and..."

She started as she shifted, her full breasts now resting on his chest as he once more looked into those brown eyes. Her words making him sigh as he cursed himself for the position he had put himself in.

"I do, I love you very much."

He offered as he brushed a few stray hairs back from her muzzle as he tried to explain how he had failed her. Hating that he might lose her when he was sure he had her in his grasp.

"But I've been refused. My reputation makes me unsuitable. I can't be trusted to rise to the occasion at the Mating Ceremony, and that would be an insult to you Father, and put us at war"

He managed as that was the problem. One of his own making. It had at the time seemed an ideal way to avoid what Conner was facing, a way out of an arraigned marriage. He had counted on relief that he was interested in any female to let him make his own choice, but he hadn't counted on this one being so important.

The plan of course was simple, and had things gone right then Conner would have known the measure of it. He would have willingly taken the potion that would have left him limp and unable to perform, but quite able to step aside for his younger brother to take his place. A place Airn would have willingly taken as he reluctantly but with great joy performed at such a somber occasion. With just a little help from another potion just to be sure.

Mating in private was after all one thing, but doing it for an audience was something else altogether.

"But..."

Ravina started only for Airn to quiet her by pressing his fingers to her lips this time. He knew what she was going to say after all, as he had thought the same things, but in the end it came down to one thing. They needed Conner and that was the end of it. That or enough time to convince the clans that maybe Ravina would be happy with him, and He with her. A tough path to be sure, but one he was already on.

"But nothing. I'm not giving up on us, I'll think of something.

I love you to much to give up on us now"

He offered as he gave her one last kiss before she got out of bed, though he was soon behind her and helping to wind that bandage around her chest. A shame to hide them really, but then she wasn't supposed to be here at all. She was supposed to be pure on the night he claimed her. Tradition really was an ass, no question about it. Nothing about that night was about the couple. It wasn't romantic, or loving, but something to be endured, but for her he would do it, and he knew she would do the same

"We really are lucky that guard has a thing for your chambermaid."

"I know, and don't worry I'll keep an ear out for your Brother and my Betrothed"

She offered as she let him help her get dressed, only to brush his cheek one final time before she took her leave. Her mind already turning to what she might do to claim the life she wanted over the one that might be forced upon her.