Bliss Before Hell

**Aileen POV**

For several moments I just stood there with Father's arms crushing me against him. His sweat beaded hair left wet dribbles on my temple. All month my friends had been fighting to free any 'rewards'. My Father had just finished with a large demon wielding a battle ax. No one allowed me to fight, which I was fine with. I didn't want to chance the baby's life, or his powers controlling me again.
I embraced my Father in a large hug, squeezing as hard as I could manage. To my credit I was able to lift his feet slightly off the ground. We were both nervous about the ramifications of my scheme.
I had just told my Father what I had planned once Lena made her move. It was a high risk, high gain situation. There was no guarantee it would work, but if it did; everything would be better for the DSS and us. I would be willing to pay a month's wage to be able to read my Father's mind.
With a hearty laugh my Father tapped my shoulder and said, "you certainly have grown stronger than I ever would have guessed. Perhaps I should have taught you self-defense at some point in your childhood?"
"Kalum did a wee bit, but no this was almost all from the DSS training me." I flexed my muscles chuckling at myself now.
Father's eyebrow lifted, his shoulders relaxed just a hair, "My daughter is a warrior in this dimension. Perhaps I should take a mental note of it. I would hate to be made a weakling in the shadow of my daughter. Before we head home, I shall request Squad Leader Lena for a few lessons."
"Nah, I'm more of an investigator than a warrior princess. I've always been the curious sort. You of all people should know Father." I remembered just how much trouble my little...adventures... got me into. Not that the punishments ever outweighed the pure delight my escapades would bring me. At least they mollified my boredom from time to time.
Father took several steps back, his arms resting on my shoulders. A smile falling more to a grimace, "I should go. Devon will want to talk to you about this... gamble of yours."
Father was scared for me. It just took coming to another dimension and engaging with demons for his fear to be exposed. Or maybe it was losing Kalum that did the trick. I could visualize Kalum crossing himself for us from heaven. If he was here, he'd be telling us what a bad idea this was. How dangerous and reckless we were being.
I nodded. Devon and my Father were the only ones I was telling. Everyone else needed to be genuinely surprised for this to work; including my Squad Leader. With any luck Lena would already be completing her own tasks. Her team, Sekai, and Dustin would have their phase in motion now. Taking advantage of tomorrow's chaos would be her best chance. The rest of us would be stuck playing our parts until she infiltrated.
"One last thing Aileen?" Father had regained his composure and now stood tall. Serious unwavering eyes and a firm line across his mouth locked all his emotion in that small box in his brain labeled; DO NOT OPEN. This time I did not mirror his expression. I wore my nervousness, wariness, determination, and stubbornness. There was no mask; not again in front of my loved ones.
Father took a deep breath, ensuring his own voice was steady. "Don't you dare die. I am not going to be responsible for burying my own child." A tiny pause. "Or my grandchild."
He turned from me before muttering to himself, "I can't believe I let Sekai talk me into helping Devon." His eyes flickered to my bathroom and he cringed. *What was that all about?*
Well, anyway that was better than how I predicted he would react. At least I got one win today. Tomorrow I will hopefully gain another. The DSS claiming a victory over Shiuku would be the cherry I never eat on top of the milkshake I wish I had.
Damn this baby and his sweets cravings.
Devon entered the room clearly nervous. Father must have warned him my plan was potentially fatal, if all the cards played out wrong.
To break the ice I asked a simple question. "Do you think you can convince Sam to go to the kitchen with her girlfriend?"
"To get you another strawberry milkshake? You have got to eat more than teeth rotting-"
"Don't even finish the sentence! I've been eating every 'balanced' plate brought to me. If I want a stupid milkshake then I want it."
Devon covered his mouth. "Okay, I'm not arguing with you. God forbid I release demon baby rage. I saw what you did to that green demon."
I didn't want to argue with him over something simple. We could take a stroll down to the kitchens together later and get my treat. For now, I had to deal with the 'this will never work; it's a stupid idea, thing. I did think my Father would be fairly easy to convince since he took so many chances in his youth; Devon was a different story. He was already possessive over this kid and I.
Scratching my lower arm, I asked Devon to sit down across from me. Until this conversation was over, I did not want him touching me; or using his sinful mouth to persuade me. His kisses had a mind numbing effect on me.
"Okay, so here's the plan."
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Devon rubbed at his temples for several minutes. Blobs of pink formed under his fingers. I waited for him to fill the space in. As always, he did.
"This is really risky."
"Can you think of something better?" I countered.
Devon slammed his hands to the table. "This is a huge gamble. Please never play poker."
"SO... what do you think?"
"It's brilliant. And honestly, the only chance we have to get out of here safely. I just don't like putting you in harm's way."
I reached for him across the table. "Nothing bad will happen to me. Either we win and use a reverse card on Shiuku..." I paused waiting.
"What?"
"Did I use reverse card right? Sam told me I messed up the Jack Frost analogy..."
This time he couldn't suppress the laugh. "yeah, reverse card from Uno is right my light."
I was pleased with myself. "Anyway, this could save us, give us time to show Shion what love is, and let Lena train more before the war. I think you all are right. She could use more training into her final guardian abilities."
"I don't like it, but you have my support. Next time though, more than a day's warning would be really appreciated." He thought to himself silently for a few more minutes. "You think Trevor will be okay with this? He's protective over you as well. He's a piece in your plot. And he has no idea."
I shrugged, "he trusts me without us having to talk. He'll play the part without any notice. You should see how swift a lie he can give girls. They fall for it almost every time... Unless his wonderful sister intervenes."
His lips curled from ear to ear. "I'll support you as a loving boyfriend. Since the metaphorical shit is about to hit the fan, why don't we do something relaxing for both of us."
My ears perked up. I had been doing research into the experiments in Hal's laboratory and digging more into the politics. I wanted to compare what the DSS wanted, to what the demons wanted. This multiplied the amount of demons willing to break off from Shiuku and join us.
Plotting, researching, talking, diplomacy, and working with new allies didn't allot much free time. In less than 24 hours, everything could be taken away from us, or our lives would finally start. We deserved an...intermission.
"Follow me, my dear."
It wasn't a long trip. We took maybe a dozen steps over to my bathroom door. There was a warm bath with a small ten minute timer set off to the side. When the heck had he done that?! I'd been in my room all day studying! I hadn't even left when Father fought his ax demon. I'd just heard the tale from Sekai and him bragging.
As if reading my mind he explained, "while you were so focused on talking about this reckless plan to your Father, I was able to sneak in. A good thing about being a wind user; I'm light on my feet. Once our bath was prepared, I waited for you to hug your Father and left. It's amazing how you were so nervous for your Father's approval; you were oblivious to the sexy man exiting your room! And don't worry, it's luke warm so we don't hurt that precious baby growing in your belly."
I was going to make a snarky comment back, but was silenced by Devon's hands unbuttoning my blouse. With the buttons out of the way, he slowly slid the shirt off, letting his hands glide over the sensitive skin revealed. He moved down to my pants. His breathing got heavier behind my ear with each article of clothing removed. Every touch was an electric shock, sending tingles throughout my entire body. We really were made for each other.
Soon I stood in just my bra and panties. He unhooked my bra and started kissing down my shoulder. I was getting impatient and tried to pull my panties down. That bath looked really nice.
He swatted my hand away. His fingers trailed down into my panties. I gasped when his fingers rubbed at my entrance. He moaned lowly into my ear. "So wet already..."
He slid my panties down and I stepped out. When I turned back around to look at him, his eyes were dilated and his face was flushed. Desire written all over his features.
Devon started the ten minute timer and beckoned me closer. I took his hand and got into the bath, my back to his front. "We only have ten minutes, just to be on the safe side. What shall your Lord wash first for you?"
I was happy he liked being a Lord. If everything worked out right, he would be seeing his land shortly. I was so giddy about his Lord comment that I irritated my Lord. My mind spaced and I wasn't paying attention to his hands.
Devon's hands started washing my back gently. His palms massaged the soap into my skin. I moaned in relaxed contentment. The warm water felt so good trickling down my body, I was ready to start purring. Devon's hands moved on to my front. He spent extra time lathering up my chest. His fingers trapped and teased my hardening nipples. My head fell back to his shoulder exposing my neck. He started kissing the hollow of my throat while his hands worked wonders on my breasts.
My butt wiggled against his hardening manhood. He tightened his hold on me. I had almost forgotten, he needs to be in control. Devon calmed himself, and started cleaning my legs. He worked his way down lifting one leg carefully at a time. Tenderly, he massaged each foot. I hummed. This was my own little paradise.
"You're so cute."
Soon, he set down my leg, his hands rising to a higher destination. Two fingers circled my clit as his free hand toyed with my slit. "Oh!" I thrashed in his arms; heat spreading across my cheeks.
In a deep husky voice he murmured, "Why are you blushing love? I'm just washing you...You aren't having indecent thoughts are you?"
He teased my wet folds, steadily increasing pressure. I squirmed from his playing. His light touches were driving me crazy; still he waited.
"Please Sir, I'm all yours."
Those words worked magically. His fingers started fucking my aching pussy. He varied pressure as he rubbed my clit. Light, hard, light, press down. His fingers started thrusting inside me harder and faster. I dug my nails into his arm trying to starve off my orgasm. I hadn't been touched in so long and my body kept climbing closer to my explosion.
"That's it love, give it to me. I want to feel you cum for me now!" His fingers curled inside me and I cried out. Water splashed over the edge of the tub as I screamed out in ecstasy.
"DEV!!!" He grabbed my chin and forced my face to his. Our lips crushed together, his tongue immediately ravishing my mouth. His fingers still inside me, he spread them adding a third. "OH God!!!" I wailed into his mouth and released again.
I was struggling for air. He complimented me, "Good girl."
"I want to wash you too..." I huffed out.
Slowly, with the support of Devon's arm, I managed to turn around. This was more than just washing him, he was giving me his trust. I soaped up my hands and massaged his muscles. Each scar on his body, I caressed gently. If only he knew just how sexy he was. My hands trailed to his hips. I gulped the little bit of water in my dry mouth.
Devon was stiff as a peasant in the presence of a tax collector. He too gulped deeply. "I want to try something. If I order you, maybe I can get over what Sekai did to me. At least the first hurdle, so maybe in the next year or two; I can finally make love to my woman." His joke came from a cracked voice.
I agreed and told him I would let him know if I was uncomfortable, if he was too rough, or if the voices came back.
"Okay, I want you to put the soap into between your breasts, and rub. Get them all nice and sudsy." I did as he ordered. "Very nice. Now, your Lord needs his cock cleaned."
"Yes Sir." I couldn't lean properly, so I sat on my knees. Devon brought his throbbing shaft up between my enlarged mounds. I pressed my breasts together, cradling his hard cock. Leisurely, I rocked myself up and down his erection. He gritted his teeth.
"Okay, now open your mouth. Let me fuck those sweet lips."
I was getting wet again, hearing him order me. His voice was so rugged and barely in control. I couldn't wait to make him go crazier. Still rubbing him, I started sucking on the tip. I started slowly hoping to tease him, like he had me. "Naughty girl, we only have two minutes left. You need to make me cum in that time."
I bathed him with my tongue. His fists clenched the sides of the tub, careful not to get too rough with me for now. It was taking all his self control to keep still. I squeezed him between my boobs and sucked hard.
"Yes, good... so damn good!" He roared my name as his cum spurted onto my tongue. It was the sexiest sound I'd ever heard. When he was done, I licked him clean. "That was... God, if that was just your mouth and tits. I can only imagine when we finally have sex."
The alarm went off then. I whined like a two year old. Bath time was too enjoyable to leave. Devon stood up holding a hand to help me. I ignored it at first. After two failed attempts at sitting up with my fat belly, I gave up.
Devon lifted and swaddled me in a large fuzzy towel. He carried me to my bed. Once I was cozy under the blankets, he placed a large pillow between my legs. He made sure I was comfortable, then strolled back towards the bathroom. My eyes were glued to his firm ass while he grabbed his own towel, securing it around his waist.
Careful of my tummy, he got under the covers with me. His large body spooned mine; one hand petting my bump. My son was kicking like crazy, unhappy I was resting.
As much fun as our bathtime was; Devon cuddling me, holding me safely in his strong arms, was the intimacy I cherished so dearly.
"I love you Aileen. I love you energizer bunny."
"We love you too Dev... Don't leave before I wake up."
He whispered full of passion, "Never, you two are mine."