Dark Empathy Archibald Bradford (best books to read in your 20s TXT) 📖

turned the tables on them by showing them exactly what he would do with the Amazon.

For his part, he was suddenly keenly aware of the nearness of her, the smell of her, the heat of her.

He wasn’t the least bit cold anymore.

With the thought, and accompanying imagery, in their minds, she was having the same problem.

It was a while before they got their beating hearts under control, and when they did, Volka flipped the world on its head again.

You have our blessing.

The air flooded out of Escrya’s lungs as she forgot how to breathe, while Nameless’s jaw fell open.

“Wh-what?”

Just as I said, this thing between you, it cannot continue like this.

You can’t be serious!

Focusing inwards he intended on communicating with just his girls, though unbeknownst to him, his Valkyrie was still sharing everything with the Amazon.

There needs to be some kind of resolution. One way or the other.

His mind flicked to the others, and found them in agreement, even Milly.

Her voice sounded in his head for the first time.

Volka’s right. We already know that we will have to share you so there can be more Empaths, this is sort of the same.

It sounded reasonable, but Nameless knew there was more that needed to be said, to be felt.

Milly, that’s not right, you know that there would be emotion here that wouldn’t be otherwise.

Yeah, but we love her too. Her and the other Amazons. And she needs this.

There was still hesitance in her mind, and Nameless was more reluctant than ever in the face of her uncertainty, but she wasn’t finished.

Maybe, just this once, we can try it and see how it feels?

It was... a reasonable proposition.

But still he resisted.

We don’t even know if it is something she wants!

It is.

Another first: this time Escrya had joined the conversation.

Coming more aware of the real world again Nameless realized that they had both stood at some point as he turned to face her.

The Amazon loomed over him, tall and proud, blushing and beautiful, though there was some uncertainty in her as well.

She was quick to explain the source of it.

I’ve never... been with anyone, not even a woman, and if we are not to be... than I would at least want this.

There was a long pause between them as Nameless struggled to stand against the multiple waves of arousal coming at him from every angle in response to Escrya’s admission.

Holy-fuck-this-just-got-ten-times-hotter!

Erica gushed all at once and Nameless felt more than heard a tolerant sigh from Ophelia as her voice sounded in admonishment of her bond-sister.

Dearheart, I know it is a lot to ask, but try to control yourself.

He swallowed, his heart pounding in his chest once more at the erotic potential building in the air between him and the virgin Amazon.

The last of his hesitation melted away while he took in the longing expression on her face.

“I-If you’re sure?”

He wasn’t just asking her.

We are.

“I am.”

They responded all together, with Escrya voice mingling with the others thoughts.

The charged atmosphere remained, but it was nearly shattered by Kaylee, who very bluntly reminded them that they weren’t alone in the real world either.

“What the hells has gotten into you two?!” She demanded.

Their posture had been more than a little odd: both standing and facing each other, and compounding that was the fact that they had been communicating with little in the way of spoken words.

It was nearly impossible, but Escrya managed to pull her eyes away from Nameless’s.

“A private conversation, Kaylee. I’ll thank you to butt out.” She said tartly.

“Private conver- you were necking a moment ago and now you aren’t saying anything at all!”

But before the other young Amazon could make too much of a scene, Myrina, their leader outside of their village, came around the fire and pulled her away.

“Enough Kaylee. If Escrya does not wish to share what is transpiring between herself and our Valkyrja-datta, than we will not press her.”

Despite her words though, she leveled a knowing smirk Nameless’s way.

Volka’s thoughts found his again before he could read into it too much though.

It is far too cold in the woods, bring her back to the dormitory. No one will bother you here, I promise.

WHAT?! I want to bother them!

Not tonight Erica, let Escrya have what she has yearned for. We owe her at least that much. Afterwards... we shall see how everyone feels.

Though Erica’s disappointment weighed on his mind, Nameless didn’t let it distract him from Escrya.

With her cheeks rosy red, she nodded ever so slightly.

I will follow you anywhere, beloved.

It was the last thought he heard from her as Volka’s consciousness faded from their minds.

Ignoring the gasps of shock and glee from the other Amazons, Nameless took her hand and led her out of the camp.

Chapter 19:This Night

They arrived at the dorm to find the other girls gone as promised, though Nameless didn’t miss the washcloths and the bowl of hot soapy water that had been left beside the bed.

Evidently, someone had anticipated that he and Escrya were going to get messy.

The charged arousal in the room was palpable, but neither seemed ready to make the first move.

In fact, Escrya had turned surprisingly bashful when she saw the washcloth.

“Are we… do you suppose we are really going to need all that?”

“Does that worry you?” He asked with a hint of amusement.

“N-no!” She said, her voice cracking; “Of course not!”

“We don’t have to-”

She shook her head violently.

“I want to, I want this more than I’ve wanted anything.” She almost seemed to fold in on herself then; “Sorry. That was a bit much.”

Her uncertainty confirmed to him that he would need to take