\u201cMmmm, my husband, you are excelling today\u2026\u201d Etruscilla shivered from lust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She straddled Nepos\u2019 lips, indulging in playful, teasing flicks of his tongue, right in her most sensitive regions. His hands stroked her hips and swatted her buttocks, and she would have giggled, if not for that<\/em> tongue, probing and teasing away\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n They had returned to their villa and ludus, celebrating Nimr\u2019s latest victory, and the coin that had come with it. Nepos\u2019 heart was still heavy with the burden of telling Nimr he was to be sold, but Etruscilla had persuaded him to savour the moment- so he savoured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n His tongue lapped at her and she moaned, closing her eyes and reaching back with her left hand to rake her nails across his stomach, which in turn made him groan into her. She enjoyed that, so she did it again. Her body arched as pleasure swept through her, her passion rising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But she didn\u2019t want things to happen too quickly. She lifted her hips up, temporarily leaving her husband\u2019s welcome tongue, and turned, placing herself back upon them, but now looking down Nepos\u2019 handsome body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMy, if you are already at attention then one wonders what would happen were my lips to take you in dear husband.\u201d She teased, her fingers scratching gently around his cock but not quite<\/em> touching him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI can endure more than you think.\u201d He replied, having parted his tongue from her for just a moment, before resuming his delightful dance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMmmm, we shall see\u2026\u201d Etruscilla purred, leaning over, holding the base of his shaft in her left hand as her tongue licked at the tip. Nepos groaned softly, and gasped when her lips engulfed his cock and applied firm, wet suction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Their tongues weaved and rubbed and stroked each other\u2019s most sensitive regions, and they both groaned as lustful heat pulsed through their bodies. They were as one now, perfectly attuned to the needs of each other, driving each other further and further up their sensual spiral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There was far more to it than the passion of the act. This was love, deep and powerful, both determined to satisfy the other. Etruscilla, for her part, began to bob her head, picking up the pace, slurping hungrily upon Nepos, who was starting to pant into her. She could feel how hard he was, knew how much she was pleasing him, and that only served to heighten her arousal. As for her, she felt so wet, and knew that she wasn\u2019t going to take much more of his tongue- which made her determined to finish him off first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Still, she stopped for a moment, just letting her hands caress his length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSo dear husband, it would seem you are nearing the limits of your stamina.\u201d She teased, before diving back down upon him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMmmm, I don\u2019t think so- aaah\u2026 well\u2026 perhaps.\u201d He let out a gasp as she sucked away, starting to edge toward the point of no return. \u201cBut I don\u2019t think you can last much longer either.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Etruscilla chuckled. \u201cI dare say you are right.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Their mutual pleasure only grew as they each worked their magic on the other. Etruscilla closed her eyes, moaning passionately against Nepos\u2019 hard cock, feeling every little vibration from his own groans move through her. She couldn\u2019t let him win, she couldn\u2019t\u2026 yet he was good, and he was working harder now, his lovely warm tongue doing all the right moves in all the right places\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n It was too much for her to take. Her body was weaker than her spirit, and she couldn\u2019t help but reach climax with a shriek. She had to stop sucking him, and let out a deep, powerful cry as her orgasm wracked her body. She trembled, loving every magnificent moment, until finally she came down from the peak of her esctasy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI am not to be outdone dear husband.\u201d She said, and slowly started to lick his cock once again. She lapped at him, took him into her mouth again, licking and sucking with fevour, knowing he was already close- she could feel it. She felt his body tighten, felt him tense, and felt his passionate cry as he reached orgasm. He erupted, and she pulled back, letting his seed fall to his chest as he came.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When they were both spent, she curled up into Nepos\u2019 arms, fingers idly caressing his chest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou know what you must do now.\u201d She said softly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nepos stared at the ceiling. \u201cYes. It is a weight around my neck that I fear will only tighten once I break the news with him.\u201d His eyes focused on hers. \u201cNimr is more than slave or gladiator. He is a friend, that I have known all my life. Now I must tell him we are to part ways, and one day he will be a rival in the arena, fighting against my house, not for it. To give such thoughts voice to you<\/em> is hardship enough. To give them voice to Nimr will be\u2026 agony.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Etruscilla nodded. \u201cYet in your heart you know he will understand, if not immediately then in time. If this house is to survive, you must both make sacrifices.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cTrue.\u201d Nepos sighed. \u201cYet some sacrifices are harder than others. I should go now, speak with him, get this done with. Then I can arrange to meet with Marcus and conclude business.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Etruscilla nodded again. \u201cPerhaps you should let Nimr enjoy one final night here. I can make arrangements for him and the other to celebrate his final victory in the manner most befitting a man of his stature.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nepos smiled despite himself. \u201cI can only imagine what that will be.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe gleam in Etruscilla\u2019s eyes was most revealing. \u201cNow dear husband, you know precisely what it will be.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cTrue. However, I should not delay the inevitable. Nimr needs to know, and the sooner the better.\u201d Nepos gently shifted out from under Etruscilla\u2019s body. \u201cI shall speak with him now, and let tonight be a celebration of his entire time here.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Etruscilla propped herself up with an elbow. \u201cIf you feel now is the right time. Do not be saddened Titus- you are only doing what you must, and Nimr will understand.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI hope so.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n ****<\/p>\n\n\n\n The clash of wooden training swords continued under Nimr\u2019s watchful gaze. The warriors upon the sands of the ludus practised without relenting, determined not to fall foul of Nimr\u2019s wrath, even though the hot sun beat down upon them. Nepos moved in the shadows, watching from behind the coluums that supported the balcony, as his gladiators clashed, trying to learn and impress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAll of you, again! Use your body- move like liquid! If you are stiff and unyielding you will become easy prey!\u201d Nimr\u2019s voice boomed over the sands. He was clearly unimpressed thus far with the efforts of his trainees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cNimr!\u201d Nepos barked, stepping out onto the sands. All the gladiators now turned, bowing their heads in deference to their master.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cDominus. I am surprised to see you here.\u201d Nimr likewise bowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nepos walked slowly across the sands, sandals kicking it up as he moved. \u201cI would have words Nimr. Please accompany me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOf course Dominus.\u201d Nimr bowed again, then turned and faced the rest of the assembled warriors. \u201cContinue until I return. Remember what I have told and shown you!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Up in the cooler, marbled main chamber, light gossamar curtains waved gently in a light breeze that had picked up. Nimr stood in nothing but his leathered garments that protected his modesty, looking decidedly out of place next to the smaller, yet fully clothed Nepos, whose blue one-piece attire revealed only his arms and legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nepos picked up a jug from a table in the corner of the room, and poured two goblets of wine. \u201cThis is not the stuff that would normally grace a gladiator\u2019s lips. This wine is from the finest vineyards in the Empire. It is reserved for the very wealthy and the very important. My father kept it stored for years, knowing it would be saved for special occasions.\u201d He turned, offered a goblet to Nimr. \u201cI deem today to be such an occasion.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nimr nodded, and took the offered drink. \u201cI am honoured Dominus, yet I do not know what I have done to merit such a gesture.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nepos smiled sadly. \u201cYou have done much for this house Nimr. More than can be expressed in one conversation. I will always be grateful for your contributions here.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nimr cocked his head quizzically. \u201cYou refer to these deeds in the past tense. Something is wrong.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cCorrect. I wish it were not the case, but circumstances have left me no choice.\u201d Nepos looked Nimr squarely, his eyes very clear. \u201cYou are to be sold Nimr. Arrangements have been made.\u201d Nepos tried to keep his voice from cracking. \u201cIt is with a heavy heart, but if I do not, this house and ludus will become a faded ruin by year\u2019s end.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nimr tried to keep his composure but it was a struggle. \u201cHow? I have given everything<\/em> in pursuit of glory for your name! Am I worth nothing but coin to this house?\u201d His voice rose, as shock turned to anger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOf course not! Nimr, you are like a brother to me!\u201d Tears started to well up in Nepos\u2019 eyes. \u201cIf I had but another option, anything else that I could do, I would do it! But I don\u2019t!\u201d He stepped toward Nimr, arms spread out, pleading. \u201cThis decision has torn my heart from my chest Nimr! I wish nothing more than to proudly proclaim your entry to the arena, but if I do not sell, my wife, our friends, all<\/strong> of us will be cast out onto the streets!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Biting his tongue, Nimr closed his eyes, turned away for a moment. When he looked back, the tears in his eyes mirrored Nepos\u2019 own. \u201cWhen am I to leave?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nepos swallowed. \u201cTomorrow. Which is why tonight will be a night of celebration in your honour, at the most appropriate venue.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n