Gathering Threads

Anders closed his eyes for a moment feeling the rough energy grind through him like sandpaper. The spirit was strong, almost as powerful as the spirit of compassion he worked with for healing, but it was impatient, pushing, shoving the energy through him instead of letting Anders control the flow. Anders felt hollowed out and nauseous when it was over, just as he had in all the previous attempts, but it worked.

It might not be pleasant but the spirit gave him plenty of energy to work with so that with Morrigan and Justice, the three of them were able to power the ritual that would carry the Wardens to the Fade. When he opened his eyes again he was standing in the Fade with the others and he could no longer feel the spirit of Fortitude, which was fine with him, he had people to train.

Anders and Morrigan had figured out fairly quickly that trying to teach non mages how to use the Fade, how to make it work to their advantage was going to be a lot harder than they had bargained for. Zevran seemed to pick up the concepts easily, his mind seemed able to adapt to the constant change of the Fade with little disruption.

'Reyna and Nathaniel were a bit more difficult; they seemed to grasp the idea but had trouble with the execution. They both seemed to lose their weapons or their sense of direction when under stress. Alistair was another problem completely. He could harness energy, could bend it to his will, but only for short periods before it sort of exploded on him.

Anders had been excited at first, thinking they could use it to their advantage. But as time went on he became more and more concerned that it was going to be too dangerous to even have Alistair in the Fade with them. But Alistair wouldn't give it up so easily, he worked with Morrigan on meditations whenever he had free time, convinced he could learn to harness the power better.

Anders left Morrigan to work with the others while he pulled Alistair a bit away from everyone. "We need to see if you can translate your Templar abilities to use in here."

Alistair shuffled looking uneasy, "I don't know Anders, I don't want to hurt you guys."

"I can almost withstand a full smite now, I'll be fine. Let's start with cleansing though. I'll cast some small things and you can try to dispel it, how's that sound?"

Alistair nodded, "Fairly safe."

Anders cast a glyph of paralysis a few feet away from them and Alistair was able to dispel it fairly easily. Anders cast a few more glyphs and when they had no problems they moved on. It was a few hours, or probably a few hours, time didn't really work the same in the Fade, later when they hit a snag.

Anders cast a blizzard spell and when Alistair went to dispel it the energy he had gathered for it exploded outward violently knocking Anders over. Anders stared up for a few minutes trying to figure out what was causing Alistair's problem when the brother in question came into his field of vision.

"I think I know what's wrong."

Anders sat up, "Really, I hope so, this is getting tiresome."

"You and Morrigan said that I couldn't hurt anyone if I didn't want to right?"

Anders nodded not sure what Alistair was getting at.

"Can I smite you?"

Anders scowled, "Now?"

"Yes, just listen for a moment. I've noticed the last few times I've had problems it's because I've been worried about what happens if I mess up, who is going to get hurt and how bad is it going to be. I don't want to be the reason that Flemeth gets a hold of Morrigan."

Anders nodded in understanding and Alistair continued.

"If I smite you, but don't want to hurt you and it works I think I'll feel better."

Anders sighed, the effects would be gone as soon as he left the Fade, and what choice did he have if he wanted Alistair's help? He nodded, "Alright, just try to be careful, okay?"

Alistair nodded and Anders could almost feel Alistair pull the energy from the Fade around them for the smite. The light crashed down around him a moment later, he even felt the warmth wash over his body, but nothing else. No feeling like the floor had been yanked out from under him, no punched in the gut feeling. He smiled and lit a wisp with no problem; he turned to Alistair and laughed. "You got it."After that things went a lot more smoothly with Alistair. He needed to be reminded a few times that he couldn't hurt anyone if he didn't want to but for the most part he started utilizing the energy of the Fade and being able to shape it with his mind as well as if he had been born a mage. Morrigan and Anders were both astounded.

As their day of training in the Fade came to an end, it was only 'Reyna who was still struggling. Anders was confused about what it was that could possibly be holding her back. She was smart, had a vivid imagination and was an excellent fighter, not prone to distractions so it made no sense from a logical standpoint.

As they awoke from their time in the Fade 'Reyna was slow in getting up, looking flustered as she did so. "I'm going to be more of a hindrance than anything aren't I? Perhaps you should do this without me, Anders."

Anders shook his head, "No, we need you for this, you just need to relax."

'Reyna's fist clenched, "How the Void am I supposed to relax when we're fighting a powerful…something, I mean we don't even really understand what she is, and then our bodies are just lying here, unprotected. What if she sends someone after us while we're in the Fade? Justice is a good Warden, but he's only one person."

Anders cocked his head, she had a point. "So we talk to Morrigan and see who else she feels comfortable with knowing and getting them to help out. They can look over us while we're in the Fade. Do you really think that would help you?"

"Well it certainly wouldn't hurt." She snapped.

Anders took it in stride; 'Reyna did not take it well when she couldn't master something quickly. He just hoped that the extra people guarding over their bodies would help her to concentrate better in the Fade. "Let's grab dinner, then we can spar a bit later, I need you to help me with my defense again."

'Reyna sighed, "I'm not sure I'm up for it Anders, I'm very tired."

He nodded, "Alright, I can always find someone else."

She paused letting the other's getting a bit of a lead on the two of them. "Sigrun could help you; she can spot weaknesses in a person's defense fairly quickly." She took a slow breath, "I want her there, watching us. She's a damn good fighter and she'd make a good leader for anyone who watches us with her."

"Actually, that sounds good, I know I can trust her and I don't think Morrigan will have a problem with her being there." Anders held the door open for 'Reyna. "I'll talk to Morrigan after dinner to see who she's comfortable with, that way when we train tomorrow we can see if it makes a difference with them watching over us."

'Reyna bit her lip for a moment, "What if it doesn't? What if I can't help in the Fade Anders, do you really need all of us, or is there someone that might be better suited to take my place, maybe one of the other mages?"

Anders shook his head, "No, the mages would be in too much danger, she would know everything they might throw at her before it even happened. I only feel safe going in with Morrigan because we've been spending weeks learning new spells, some which haven't been practiced in hundreds of years. I don't think Flemeth will be able to predict what we're doing too much." He stopped a moment looking thoughtful, "At least I'm hoping that's the case, Morrigan is her daughter though, so Flemeth might have an idea of how she thinks."

'Reyna walked into the Keep and headed towards the refectory with Anders just a few steps behind her. "Even if she did know Morrigan, and I'm not convinced she ever did, Morrigan has changed so much since we left the Wilds that I think it rules their relationship a moot point."

"Well I hope for all our sakes that you're right." Any advantage they could get was welcomed.


As dinner was nearing its end the door to the Keep opened and Skyla walked in followed by Druce, both of them looking more than just a little exhausted. Anders turned on hearing the door and saw the both of them clearing the doorway. He stood up quickly, anxiety written all over his face. 'Reyna reached across the table and gripped Anders' wrist.

"We're eating, Anders, and they just got in. Let them get in, rested and fed. We'll speak to them in the morning."

Anders glared at 'Reyna, "Fine," he grit out, but he sat down and started picking at his food again.

'Reyna stood and crossed to the duo who were lingering by the door. "Get cleaned up and eat something. We'll meet in my office in the morning."

Druce disappeared immediately but Skyla lingered for a moment, "Are you sure, Commander, I thought this was important."

'Reyna sighed tiredly, "It is, but I don't want to deal with it until I'm rested. How did they treat the two of you?"

"Very well, we had nice rooms and excellent food while we waited for a response from them. Irving is a very nice man, and Gregoir is efficient. He was agitated for most of our visit, grumbling about Anders still giving him headaches." She giggled a little, "From what I understand he was quite the handful the entire time he was at the Circle. The First Enchanter seemed very pleased that Anders was a Warden."

'Reyna nodded, "I'm glad you were treated well. And your return trip?"

"We are both a bit tired; we really pushed it to get back here. We both wanted to get back where we belonged. We also knew how important this information was to Anders and wanted to get it to him."

"Thank you, Skyla. We both appreciate it."

"Yes, ma'am." With that she turned and headed for her rooms and 'Reyna headed back to the refectory.

"We'll speak with them in the morning, I've already arranged it, and it seems like the First Enchanter is glad you've found a more suitable vocation."

Anders snorted, "I'm sure he is."

'Reyna was tired, she felt like something the proverbial cat dragged in and she just couldn't deal with Anders' anger at the moment. She ignored him and worked on finishing her dinner. She was looking forward to a long soak and maybe if she was lucky she could coax Zevran into giving her a massage. She relaxed a bit when she felt Alistair's hand slide up and down her back soothingly.

"Look on the bright side, dear, the more of these problems we take care of now, the sooner you can sleep."

'Reyna snorted, "Right, because it's not like every time we deal with one problem two more pop up or anything."

"Such pessimism, Querida, where is that indomitable will we all love so much." Zevran curled a lock of hair from her ponytail around his finger.

'Reyna jerked her head sideways pulling the tresses free, "It choked on paperwork and died."

Alistair chuckled, "Did we miss the funeral pyre?"

'Reyna smirked at him, unable to stay irritated with Alistair playing along so cheerfully. "No, but you missed the burial, it was burial by paperwork, I'm going to assume. I haven't been able to wade through enough of it to confirm the body is still in my office."

Anders was glowering at the trio but 'Reyna paid him no heed, she needed a little levity. She practically purred when Zevran nuzzled against her neck. "Are you done eating?"

She nodded, she had just been picking at the food for the last ten minutes, she obviously wasn't going to eat anymore. Zevran stood up and when 'Reyna looked up at him he slid an arm under her legs and another around her back and lifted her off the bench. 'Reyna's arms had automatically twined around the elf's neck so she wouldn't fall. "I'm going to help our dear Commander relax, would you care to join us Lieutenant?"

Laughter erupted in the refectory from the Wardens and a few whoops and hollers joined it when Alistair stood up and started following Zevran to the stairs.

'Reyna's face was buried in Zevran's neck so her voice was muffled when she asked, "Did you have to do that in front of everyone?"

"Would you prefer that I pretend that you are not the most desirable woman I have ever met?" His tone teasing.

She lifted her head to look at him, "I would prefer not to have the Wardens think of me as some sex crazed lunatic."

Alistair watched the exchange with a smirk.

Zevran chuckled, "But you are sex crazed, Querida."

She gave him a mock glare, but couldn't hold it. Instead, she sighed tiredly, "Put me down, Zev."

"Not a chance," he shifted his gaze to Alistair, "Get the door for me?"

"Of course," Alistair pushed open the door to their suite and held it for Zevran to carry 'Reyna through. He closed and locked it behind him before following Zevran and 'Reyna to the bathing chamber. "There's already a bath drawn?"

Zevran nodded as he set 'Reyna down on her feet gently. "I felt like I could use a good scrub after this afternoon and I assumed you both felt the same way."

"There still isn't room for the three of us to fit in there comfortably." 'Reyna pointed out as Zevran started working to remove her boots.

"It doesn't have to fit the three of us. Alistair and I are going to take care of you. All you have to do is relax and let us." With her boots and socks discarded he stood up and started slipping buckles free.

Alistair took off his own footwear and then slid off his tunic; he hadn't bothered with armor for the Fade exercise. He moved over to help Zevran with 'Reyna's armor and grinned as Zevran stepped away to remove his boots and tunic before he and Alistair finished stripping 'Reyna down.

Alistair picked her up and set her in the tub while Zevran disappeared into the bedroom. 'Reyna stretched out sighing as the warmth enveloped her. Alistair was untying the leather thong still holding her hair in the high ponytail she was so fond of when Zevran came back with a dark brown glass bottle with a cork stopper in it.

He moved to the side of the tub and uncorking the bottle dropped several drops of the clear fluid into the tub. He re-corked the bottle and set it aside before agitating the water a bit with his fingers. He grinned broadly when Sareyna inhaled deeply and sighed happily.

"Zev, it smells like roses."

"Of course, you like roses." He stroked her hair lightly before he picked up a bar of soap and a washing cloth. He moved around to the end of the tub and reached in to grab one of her feet, lifting it gently to be washed.

On the other end of the tub Alistair was using a pitcher to pour some of the scented water carefully over 'Reyna's hair. It took several times to wet it thoroughly before he used some of the scented soap from Leliana to work a rich rose scented lather into her hair.

"You guys are spoiling me." 'Reyna murmured.

"A little pampering is just what you need." Zevran planned on making sure she was taken care of before the night was over. He watched Alistair massage 'Reyna's scalp like Zev had shown him and Zevran continued to clean and massage 'Reyna's feet and calves. She had been so anxious for the last week that he had begun to worry about her. He didn't remember her being that wound up even during the Blight. He had become even more concerned when Alistair had agreed with him. Worried, the two of them had spent the last few evenings planning this little reprieve for the woman they loved.

Slowly Zevran worked his way up her legs, moving the stool he was sitting in around the tub as he did so. Alistair rinsed the soap out of her hair before he began lathering her hair a second time. Zevran smiled as 'Reyna's eyes drifted shut. He rubbed her inner thighs, washing them thoroughly and massaging them, the suds making his fingers slip along her skin as if her skin were oiled.

He watched Alistair, waiting for him to finish with 'Reyna's hair. The man loved to play with 'Reyna's hair, Zevran wondered if it was because it reminded him of how the two of them had fallen in love, or if the man had always had a fondness for hair. Alistair combed his fingers slowly through her tresses as he rinsed it out the second time.

Alistair set the pitcher down and picked up another bar of soap. He worked up a good lather before he looked to Zevran and smiled, letting Zev know he was ready. Zevran skirted his fingers up 'Reyna's thighs as Alistair slid his down her shoulders. Alistair's fingers slid down over her breasts and he began sliding his hand under and around 'Reyna's breasts, the soap making them slide like silk.

Zev watched as 'Reyna sighed in pleasure. His own fingers reached the apex of her thighs and 'Reyna tensed for a second in surprise before she spread her legs a bit further for him. He let his fingers tease her outer folds running them back and forth across the sensitive skin. As her sex began to flush he let his fingers start to separate her folds only to pull back at the last second before they parted.

Alistair's fingers were focused on 'Reyna's nipples, he teased them with slick circles before brushing right across them. 'Reyna's body had begun to writhe a little in the tub and she kept her eyes closed, her lips slightly parted. Her flushed caramel skin looked beautiful and Zevran was more than a little pleased to see that the lips of her engorged sex had parted from his gentle teasing.

Zevran ran his fingers along the outside edges, his own arousal throbbing between his legs. Was there anything more beautiful, more alluring that the sight of an aroused woman's sex, or the smell of that arousal? No matter how many women Zevran had bedded it never lost its appeal. And he felt sure he had never seen a pussy as pretty as his Querida's.

He caressed her clit gently, the catch in her breath making him smile. He moved his hand and caressed the bottom of her inner folds with the lightest touches of his fingertips. 'Reyna's hips rocked as she tried to find a more satisfying touch. But Zev was careful to only offer her teasing caresses, it was always better for all of them if they teased her for a while. It made her hungrier for them, harder to satisfy, almost greedy.

After a few more minutes he heard her voice beg softly, "Please."

"Please what, Querida?" Zevran caressed her clit gently again.

Her eyes opened and she looked at Zevran, "Please don't tease me, not tonight, I can't take another night of that."

Zevran's finger ever so lightly touched her clit again, "All you need to do is tell us what you want and we will give it to you."

She sighed softly when Zevran's finger moved away from her clit to stroke gently down towards her opening; he let his finger glide over her but not to enter her. He looked up and saw that Alistair's hands were back to cupping and massaging her breasts.

"I want you both inside me." Her voice soft, barely audible before she licked her lips.

"Hmm, but where?" Zev gave her a teasing smile.

She hesitated in answering and it was all Zevran really needed to know what she wanted. It embarrassed her to admit that she liked the borderline pain feeling of having Alistair inside her ass. She liked the stretch, she had confided to them both one night after a few too many cups of wine that it made her feel like she had been conquered. Zevran had smiled at the time, filing away his lover's submissive desires for later. And he had used the knowledge often since then.

Alistair leaned forward and licked her ear, "It's alright, love, you can say it."

'Reyna shivered and whimpered a little but didn't say anything. Zevran moved away and started pouring water over her soaped skin to rinse it off; it wouldn't be long before one of them was going to pull her out of the tub. Alistair's hands slid back down to her nipples and he squeezed them both until his fingers turned white. 'Reyna moaned and Alistair twisted her nipples a bit.

"Or do you want play one of your little games?" Alistair looked to Zevran as he spoke and gave him a smile.

There were several beats of silence as 'Reyna seemed to contemplate the question before she sighed softly, "no." 'Reyna's hips rocked up seeking fingers that were no longer there, it was all the answer either of them needed. Alistair stood up and scooped 'Reyna out of the water, not bothering to dry her off as he carried her to their bed.

Gently, he laid her down dropping a soft kiss to her lips. Zev walked around the bed to sit down on the far side watching his two lovers. The light of the fire glinted off the red gold hair of his arms and chest. The sight of his silhouette was beautiful, all hard planes and chiseled features. Zev had thought of Alistair as a boy when first they met, but now less than two years later there was nothing boyish about him.

As Alistair stood Zev shifted his gaze to 'Reyna. The swell of her breasts, that flat dip of her stomach and her profile stood out in relief against the light of the fire. The need to touch both her and Alistair was strong, but he wanted to watch them for a while. The sight of the two of them, naked and moving together was still the most beautiful thing he had ever seen.

Alistair climbed onto the bed, one knee between 'Reyna's legs and the other holding his weight beside her knee. He lowered himself slowly to kiss her again. He lowered himself to his elbow and with his other hand twined his fingers into 'Reyna's hair tipping her head while he kissed her. It was only a few moments before 'Reyna's hands snaked up around his neck.

A little moan escaped her and Zev watched as her hips rocked slowly. Alistair shifted and moved his knee higher letting her grind herself against his knee slowly. Alistair was taking his time with the kiss and Zev felt his heartbeat quicken at the sight of the two of them locked together, the caramel color of her skin against the bronzed tan of his. Part of him wanted to crawl over and wedge himself between them, but he was enjoying the view.

'Reyna's hands untangled from Ali's hair that was a little longer than shoulder length now. She skimmed her fingers down the skin of his back until they rested against his lower back. Zev smiled as he realized she was trying to pull Alistair down, trying to get more contact with his skin. When he wouldn't budge She arched her back, pressing herself against him as well as she could.

Ali took the hand from her hair and wrapped it around her waist, pulling her tighter against him for a moment, grinding his length against her stomach for a moment before he lowered her and broke from the kiss. 'Reyna was panting, the teasing in the tub and Ali's tender ministrations having quite the effect on her.

Zev watched as Ali's pink tongue danced across the skin of 'Reyna's neck, making her moan with pleasure. Zev ached, and wanted to touch himself as he watched his two lovers, but he was determined to wait. He would not give into the urge before Ali was even touched. His mind wandered in a type of rapture, between the absolute physical beauty of what he was seeing, and the pleasure of watching those he loved giving each other pleasure.

From her neck Ali moved down, scattering light kisses and teasing nips along her collar bone, each one eliciting a pleasured noise from their vocal goddess. The sounds she made were one of the most amazing things about her. She was never afraid to vocalize exactly what felt good and what didn't, she never held back.

A ripple of pleasure made Zev shudder a bit and his cock to twitch as he remembered times when he and Alistair literally brought her to orgasm screaming. Shaking himself from his reverie he returned his attention to Ali and 'Reyna. He had moved to teasing her nipples, moving between them both his tongue flicking against them gently.

Both were darkened and hard and practically begging to be kissed, sucked and still Alistair seemed to resist. He smiled up at her periodically as she writhed and moaned her back arching seeking relief. She clutched at his head pulling him down against her and Ali went with a chuckle, his lips encircling her nipple and 'Reyna making a noise halfway between relief and bliss.

Zev felt a wave of desire flush through him at the sight of Alistair bent in such a matter, the muscles of his buttocks rounded and tight. The gorgeous sight of the forbidden fruit that was Alistair's ass, the one thing Zev knew he could never have. He longed to bury himself inside the mighty warrior, but the thoughts were always at random and usually fleeting. Alistair would never allow Zevran to do the things to him that Zevran allowed Alistair to do.

He would never take Zevran into his mouth, would never let Zevran inside of him. It was just not who the warrior was. Alistair had made enough concessions, had opened himself up so far beyond what he ever imagined that Zevran could only be thankful for what he had. Those were small things after all when compared to what he did have, what he was allowed and the love they all shared.

When his mind again returned to the two people only a few feet from him, he realized his mind must have wandered for a while. Alistair had continued his downward exploration of 'Reyna. His tongue was now tracing lazy circles around her navel, his body nestled between her legs and one hand resting gently on her hip.

'Reyna's eyes were closed and she was biting her bottom lip as Ali's tongue teased her flesh. Her fingers were tangled into his hair and her breaths were shaky with need. As the tip of Ali's tongue danced lightly on her skin it had pebbled. Zevran took a long slow breath; there was something divine about the two of them, their skin kissed by firelight, even the scars, and their responsiveness to each other.

Zev committed some kind of blasphemy at least a dozen times a month; usually it was with thoughts like this. She was tall and gorgeous, an almost stark kind of beauty, her face was just shy of severe, her body was ravaged by too many battles to count, but it just made her even more beautiful, that even with her skin so marred, she looked soft and beautiful.

And he may have fallen in love with Sareyna first, but it had been Alistair that had first captured his eye, the broad warrior who looked like he had been chiseled from granite, the golden haired Adonis who had not even realized his own appeal. But he understood it now; he had a confidence in himself now that was all the more beautiful. And how could it not melt even the coldest heart when he turned that smile on you?

As if he had heard Zev's thoughts he looked over at Zevran, waiting a moment, and smiled at him before tracing a finger down Zev's thigh. "Zev?" it was asked lightly, sometimes all Zev wanted to do was watch them, but Alistair prided himself on pleasing them both, so he always asked.

Zev, his heart racing from the sheer physical beauty of Ali and 'Reyna his body aching to be touched smiled back at Ali, "Taste her."

He saw Ali's breath hitch just the slightest before he shifted lower he couldn't see each movement Alistair made as his head moved between 'Reyna's legs, but he could imagine. The light touches of his tongue, the subtle caresses came with quiet, almost nonexistent sounds on exhalations of breath from 'Reyna. The more firm strokes brought louder sounds and her back arched a bit. But when Alistair wrapped his lips around her clit and lapped it 'Reyna's fingers tangled into his hair, her hips rising as she all but ground Alistair's mouth against her.

Zevran moved forward and touched 'Reyna's shoulder. She opened her eyes slowly, they were glazed and her lip was swollen from her worrying it. He stroked her cheek affectionately.

"Watch him; watch the muscles of his back, the sweep of his hair." It was something the two of them all too often took for granted. They enjoyed the feel of each other, the thrill of power games but they often forgot their other senses. He liked to share it all with them, he wanted to know what she felt when she watched Alistair bringing her pleasure with his lips and tongue, wanted her to see how beautiful they were together.

Her hips lowered and her hands untangled from his hair. She moved his hair to the side holding it with her hand so she could watch him. Zev smiled as he watched her eyes roam over Alistair. The muscles in her abdomen quivered as she kept watching. Alistair shifted and looked up at her, locking his eyes with 'Reyna as his tongue laved across her clit.

'Reyna gasped and curled upwards her hand tightening in his hair, as she came. Alistair moaned and his tongue was quick to lick up all her juices, his tongue making 'Reyna writhe. Zev wanted to move Alistair out of the way, suddenly feeling a need to taste her but held back. The want, the wait, was part of the fun for him. How long could he deny himself before he had to act.

He didn't have to wait long, Alistair rose up to his knees and beckoned Zev closer. Zev moved without hesitation, he wanted desperately to be touched, just something small, something that would push him that much higher, not satiate his need. Alistair leaned forward and pulled Zev into a hot kiss. His tongue pressed urgently, seeking access to Zev's mouth and he willingly gave it.

The taste of 'Reyna on his tongue was sweet and musky. And it lit a fire in Zev's belly, he found himself grabbing Alistair deepening the kiss, desperate for more of her taste, and more of Ali's too. 'Reyna and Zev often joked that Ali always tasted of cheddar and apples, but it was soothing, comforting to know that even without the Blight it remained a constant.

A warmth radiated through Zev, every cell in his body seemed to ache for Alistair all at once. His skin was hot, prickling slightly with the need to be touched. His nipples ached, his heart throbbed hard in his chest, even in the hot tight press of their mouths his lips craved more, wanted it to go on and on.

Alistair was only touching him with one hand, as it cupped Zev's face and to Zev it was not nearly enough. He wanted every inch of his skin to be touched, caressed, wanted to feel the hot breath of a lover on his neck, feel the press of Ali's body against his, and the weight of 'Reyna's gaze just made him ache all the more.

Alistair broke the kiss and Zev tried to follow him, to kiss him again but Alistair held him gently away from him. He moved slowly to lie down beside 'Reyna and Zev couldn't stop watching him, watching the cords and bunches of his muscles slide under his skin. When Ali had settled himself his lips curved into a bit of a smile.

"Now you."

A tingling wave of warmth rolled up Zev's body from his chest up his neck and across his scalp. He moved quickly, taking care to be graceful, both of his lovers confessed to the enjoyment of watching him move and he didn't want to disappoint in his eagerness. As he settled down between her legs, he took one of her hands and entwined his fingers with hers.

The first touch of his tongue was followed by an exhalation of breath, yes, this was what he wanted, the taste of her in his mouth, her skin against his, her fingers enmeshed with his own and Alistair's eyes roving over his body. He could feel Alistair's gaze almost as a physical thing like the softest fingers caressing his skin. Zevran shivered a little under the scrutiny.

But the taste of 'Reyna, the way her body moved quickly recaptured his full attention. It was only a few moments before her hips were rocking against him and rolling in circles. Her body started to cant to the side a little but stopped at the sound of Ali's voice.

"Stop, stay still for him love."

Zev glanced up to see Ali's fingers rolling one of 'Reyna's nipples between his fingers. He tugged it gently and a quiet moan escaped from her lips. Zev concentrated on tasting her, moving his tongue as deeply inside of her as he could and 'Reyna kept moving against him trying to get him deeper. He speared his tongue into her with a few quick and rigid jabs before using the tip of his tongue to tease her clit drawing circles around it and sliding back and forth over it.

He felt a little surge of pride when she twisted her fingers into his hair pulling him so tight he could barely move and called out his name before she had her second orgasm of the night. When she finally released him he looked up at Alistair with a smirk, it was always a bit of a contest, to see who could get her to say their name first and in all honesty, it was usually Alistair so when Zev was able to do it he was quite pleased.

Zevran moved to lie down next to her to rest his tongue and his neck for a moment. As soon as he had lain down 'Reyna began to move. But a small touch and a word from Ali stopped her.

"Lie back, relax. We're here to take care of you."

She looked at him surprised, "I know but…"

Gently, he pushed her back down and moved over top of her again. This time his weight settled over her as his hips settled between her legs. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, taking in the scent of her, Zev was sure. He nuzzled against her neck then pulled back to place a gentle kiss on her lips. He deepened the kiss as his hips shifted a little, seeking the right angle.

Zev watched, his fingers periodically skimming over Ali and then over 'Reyna. He watched with a smile as 'Reyna's arms twined around Ali's neck only a moment before Ali found the right angle and entered her slowly. And he almost felt a bit jealous when she whispered "Ali," relief and love and awe all wrapped up in such a small little sound.

Ali stroked into her a few times slowly before he spread his thighs a little and raised 'Reyna's hips so her legs circled his waist. He wrapped an arm around her back, "Hold onto me."

'Reyna did and Alistair moved them until he was up on his knees, his weight setting back on his heels and she was wrapped around his waist. He moved her up and down a few more times as she clung to him and then he stopped and looked to where Zev was still lying back and watching them.

"Zev, come here."

Zev smiled, realizing what Alistair wanted, seemed Ali had his own agenda for the evening. He grabbed the jar of balm from the bedside table and moved in close behind 'Reyna. Alistair kissed her and stroked into her a few more times as Zev prepared her, the distractions making it easier. When he was finished he placed the balm back where it belonged and moved forward on his knees until they were between Alistair's powerful spread thighs, so close to 'Reyna that his chest pressed against her back.

He and Alistair adjusted all three of their positions until they were all comfortable and Zevran could start pushing inside of 'Reyna. She took deep breath burying her head in Alistair's shoulder as Zev slowly worked back and forth, moving a little deeper each time, being careful not to hurt her at all.

When he was fully seated inside of her he and Ali shifted 'Reyna's weight back and forth, moving their hips to get used to the new position. As it became easier Zevran kissed her along the back of her neck. Soft kisses and teasing bites, the sound of his breath in her ear and the feel of it on her neck, she writhed in delight her body flushing at all the stimulation.

'Reyna leaned forward and kissed Alistair, a long slow kiss that matched the leisurely pace they were maintaining, her body rocking forward and back like a pendulum as they moved her. Zev was awash in pleasure, her body was tight around him, her skin hot, with the slight tang of salt on it and he could feel Ali's powerful thigh muscles moving against his, could feel Ali's fingers wander from 'Reyna's side to his and back again.

When 'Reyna broke the kiss with Alistair to nuzzle his neck, greedy lover that the warrior was he shifted and pulled Zev a bit so he could reach him for a searing kiss. Kissing Alistair was always an experience. With no cynicism about his lovers' past or present the warrior never held anything of himself back. Each time he kissed you it was like he was branding himself onto you and taking all of you into himself. You could feel every particle of want and need in Ali's kisses.

Zev let Ali kiss him and tried to match him but Alistair was slowly becoming impatient. His hips started moving more quickly and he pulled at Zevran more insistently. Zev even felt 'Reyna's body move, as if squeezed tight by Alistair. And then it was 'Reyna moving, 'Reyna rocking herself back and forth between them.

Ali broke the kiss his head falling back as a growl tore from his lips. His fingers tightened in Zevran's hair as he took a deep breath. Zev's body jerked as he felt 'Reyna squeeze them both as she began riding the two of them. Zev felt Alistair's other arm wrap around him, pulling him close. The three of them were all pressed together now, held tight in Ali's embrace as 'Reyna rode them both.

Zev couldn't do much but let it all happen, his fingers reaching to caress whatever skin he could find on both of them as Ali's grip in his hair stopped him from using his mouth.

Alistair's breath hitched and he let out another deep growl. He took a deep breath, "The two of you will be the death of me, I swear it." He let out a little quiet chuckle.

"But what a happy dead man you would be."

Ali chuckled again at Zev's words, "I can't deny that." He relaxed his grip on Zev's hair, "Sorry."

Zev just smiled what could he say, it's not like he minded. Watching Alistair lose his calm and composure was one of the best parts of this side of their lives together.

"'Reyna hold still." When she didn't respond he threw an exasperated look over her shoulder to Zev, "Hold her still will you?"

Zev nodded, his hand slipping down the sides of her body to grip her hips in his hands, holding them tight so she couldn't move them, effectively stopping her from riding the two of them. With her restrained he and Ali began to move again. Without being in control it only took a few minutes for her to reach orgasm.

Alistair used the hand that had been holding Zev's hair to caress 'Reyna's face. "This was supposed to be about you, remember?"

Zev saw her nod a little and Ali shifted her weight backwards a bit. With a little space between them Ali slid his hand between his and 'Reyna's bodies the muscles in Ali's arm flexed beautifully as his fingers circled 'Reyna's clit pushing her quickly towards another orgasm. She dropped her legs to either side of them instead of them being wrapped around Ali's waist.

She tried to push away from him, tried pulling his fingers away and even tried standing up to get away from his touch. Zev smirked realizing why she was suddenly so desperate to stop Ali's gentle assault on her. Zev nuzzled against her neck and whispered to her.

"Just let it happen. It's natural, normal. It's beautiful."

She shook her head, "It's not."

With her weight shifted onto Zev's lap Ali was able to move faster, his strokes were fast and deep, getting as much contact with the soft spot inside 'Reyna as he could as he teased her clit at the same time. Her body began tightening up, her heels digging into the bed, her back arching and her arms braced against Ali's shoulders. She stayed there on the ledge for a long time as both men watched her fight against what was coming. But Ali knew what he wanted.

Finally, she snapped, her body flexing in on itself, a large rush of fluid coming from her and a primal sounding scream tearing from her lips. Her nails dug into Ali's shoulders and her body spasmed almost painfully around Zev. The scream, the fluid, the spasms as well as her body quaking afterwards were enough to push Zev over the edge and he filled her with his own sticky orgasm.

Alistair moved his hand away from her now over sensitized flesh but he didn't slow his pace. Even so, it was nearly another two minutes before he finished. 'Reyna still looked dazed as he kissed her. Shifting her full weight to Zev's lap Ali slid out of the bed then reached out to take her from Zev.

She curled up in his arms as he carried her back to the bathing chamber. Zev threw on a robe, he needed to get some fresh linens from the small room down the hall and remake their bed. He was gone for a few minutes and was surprised when he returned to find Ali sitting on the couch with 'Reyna curled up in his lap.

He smiled up at Zev, "I did the best I could, cleaning her up, we'll do a better job tomorrow, she passed right out."

Zev chuckled and headed to the bedroom to clean up the rest of the mess they had made.