Lilythe Rayne

Lilythe could hear the nerves in the poor boy's voice. She had seen it several times over the years. Campers often arrived scared and unsure, things had changed so suddenly and they found themselves having to come to terms with a whole new reality in a matter of minutes. It was overwhelming to say the least. "Pleasure to meet you as well, Codie." She said with a reassuring smile. 

Settling into her chair, Lilythe nodded as he said he had questions. The first one made her chuckle internally. If only, kid. If only. "Well I suppose that's because we don't have a police station. There's no police to track down creatures. Just us." She shrugged, but grabbed her lemonade and took a sip. There was a lot of information she was going to have to go over. She could tell. The satyr must not have had much time with the boy, or perhaps the boy hadn't thought to ask him anything. Lilythe had no way of knowing what had occurred on their trip after all. "There are lots of satyrs here. But they often go out looking for other half-bloods like us, to bring them here so they can be safe. You probably need a bit more explanation than that, but I'm going to answer your questions, I promise. It'll just be a lot to take in. You might want to get comfortable."

"So, the important thing to note is that the Satyr didn't 'choose' you, he recognized what you were. A half-blood. Like me. We're the half-mortal children of the Greek Gods. Demigods." She paused here, knowing that it would take a minute for that to truly process and sink in. "Out there, beyond the camp, there are monsters. Heaps of them. Monsters that mortals can't see, but we can. And to them we smell like the most delicious cake you've ever tasted. Here, at Camp Half-Blood, we train half-bloods to be heroes so that you can protect yourself from the monsters out there in the mortal world." Lilythe grabbed a cookie and nibbled on it while letting that information process. This was going to be a shock to his system. She was fairly certain he hadn't been told anything before arriving.

"If I had to guess why your life 'falls apart' as you put it... I'd bet good money that it had to do with monsters." Lilythe said. "It's okay... I know this is a lot of information and a really big change. But you're safe here. And you can decide whether you want to stay. But, I promise you're safe here." And she truly meant it. Things hadn't happened to the campers at Camp Half-Blood in nearly 10 years now. She truly hoped and believed that the worst days were behind them. "Would you like to know more about the camp?"

In this time of uncertainty for her, Lilythe found comfort in Shadow's ability to treat her as though things had never changed between them. When he agreed that they could pretend for the night that things were as they had been, Lilythe felt that comfort. She bit her lip and scooted herself up against him as he opened his arms for her. Lilythe curled herself up against him, finding that spot she would routinely lay in when they had been together. She was already fatigued from their evening of bliss. The warmth of his body began to lull her to sleep, as she rested her head on his chest. His heartbeat was like a familiar lullaby, and his breath on her skin a soft breeze. Lilythe could feel herself drifting off to sleep in his arms.

Azrael's desire for her was as intoxicating as his touches themselves. The passion he displayed for her was uncontrolled, consuming, and absolutely thrilling. She had never in her whole life felt so wanted by a man. As his cock thrust in and out of her, Lilythe let out vocal approval for the sensations he gave her. As he pulled her legs up, she felt him hit deeper into her, and her back arched. "Oh my gods! Azzy!" Lilythe moaned as his cock bottomed out into her.

As his pace increased, Lilythe gripped the cuffs holding her in place. She bit her lip trying to stifle the moans before they could become screams. The passion he displayed fueled her soul, while his physical efforts pushed her body to new heights. Lilythe had known to expect that he would express his desires with little reservation. He had always let his actions speak for him, but in the bedroom that appeared exceptionally so. The way he treated her conveyed emotions that could not have been expressed verbally.

As she felt herself nearing a release, she asked. "Please can I cum, sir?"

Lilythe listened as Shadow admitted his feelings. Her heart raced, but his answer had only made her own emotions more complicated. She wasn't sure what she had wanted to hear. If he had said no, she could have moved on to Azrael, but she was sure it would have hurt. But his admission meant she would have to make a choice at some point. It wasn't something she was looking forward to, but it didn't have to be now, did it? "I still love you..." Lilythe admitted. That would have been true even without his magic, of course. Lilythe never stopped loving Shadow, she just had realized their relationship was toxic and couldn't be saved by staying together. Now, however, that memory was fuzzy at best thanks to Shadow's interference with her mind. Without that memory, her own emotions for Shadow didn't seem quite so treacherous a thing to have.

"I have feelings for Azzy too, I need time to figure out what I want... but..." She looked up at him, and moved to kiss him softly. "I still love you, Shadow." Her cheeks flushed bright red, and she took the hand he had placed on hers and brought it to her cheek. "Shadow... can we pretend, just for tonight... that things are the same as they were back then."

Lilythe sat up and took the water from Shadow. She sipped contentedly on the water and curled her legs into her. Resting her head on her knees, Lilythe watched as Shadow left the room. Why aren't we together anymore? Lilythe, in her current state, was having a hard time remembering what had gotten between them in the first place. Her heart ached slightly, torn between her new feelings for Azrael and the rush of old feelings she had for Shadow returning. A tear came to her eye, but she wiped it away. You're being ridiculous, Lilythe.

He returned with her clothes and Lilythe chewed on her lip. She wasn't sure she was ready to leave just yet. In fact, the very idea of not being by his side evoked a sadness in Lilythe that she couldn't explain. "You don't have to thank me... I... I still..." Lilythe blushed looking up at him as he sat at the edge of his bed. She had one question swimming in her head, hoping that his answer would help provide some clarity in what she wanted or needed. "Shadow... Do you still love me?" Her eyes begged him for a response, any response, so she could make sense of her own emotions.

@ Dustin Graves ,

You're going to give me a heart attack one day. I know I'm not your sister, but I feel like it sometimes. But I'm proud of the man you're becoming. You're a better cabin leader than you think. Keep those siblings of yours in line for me, and I'll try to do the same with mine. I think we both have our work cut out for us this coming year! 

Love,

@ James Selway ,

What can I say? You've  been there for me through thick and thin. You're truly one of the best friends I could have ever asked for. I'm so happy you finally got your little bit of sunshine (if you know what I mean). Promise me you'll never change.

Love you bunches!

@ Larissa Souza ,

Thank you for helping me sift through some chaos this year. It's been lovely having you back, and I cannot wait to have more adventures together. You're good for James, if I haven't told you. So I'm incredibly happy for you guys. Let's have a girls night with Vee soon.

Love,

@ Vienna Pimm ,

I am so glad you're back home. I've missed you so much. I know I'm going to be in for a whole new mess of chaos this year, but I think I'm ready for it! We should have a girl's night with Rissa sometime soon. Ditch the boys, and just have some fun!

Love,

@Unclaimed Camper,

As Cabin Leader for Cabin 11, I get the distinct pleasure of being your temporary (or possibly permanent) home. I've been lucky to have such a diverse and interesting group of campers this year. You all certainly keep me busy! Remember, I'm always there if you need it--even after your parents claim you. 

Love, your temporary Cabin Mom,

@Child of a Minor Greek God,

As Cabin Leader for Cabin 11 I've had the distinct privilege of watching you grow since you've been here. Being a teen is tough, but you'll get out the other end. I may not be your sister, but I'll always be there if you need it.

Love, your Cabin Mom,

@Child of Hermes,

Well... you two have certainly made my year interesting. I wouldn't have it any other way! Just do me a favor and try not to burn the cabin down... 

Your big sis,

Azzy,

I cannot express just how happy you've made me since you came back home. I am beyond blessed to have you here and in my life. Thank you for burying the hatchet with Shadow. Thank  you for bringing Vee home. And thank you for caring for me. You are such a romantic, and I fall more and more for you each and every day. Sorry I took so long...

With All My Heart,

@ Shadow Moore ,

I'm glad you decided to come back. Grateful that we are able to still be in one another's lives. Thank you for burying the hatchet with Azrael, and for continuing to be the man I knew you were. I've missed you...

Love Always,

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Lilythe's cheeks flushed bright red as Azrael replied. Taking the drink she sipped on it, turning her attention back to Vienna, who was now comparing their costumes. "Stay as long as you want. I'm just so happy you're here!" This was the absolute best present she could have ever been given. "I've got the gang all back together again." She said with a bright smile.

Lilythe hadn't noticed the rage that lurked beneath Shadow's eyes as she flirted with Azrael right in front of him. It hadn't even occurred to her how upsetting it might have been for him. She was too caught up in the rush she'd felt from her best friend returning home. "I meant it Shadow. Really." She smiled politely at him and squeezed his hand.

Leaving her drink on the counter, half drank, Lilythe stood up. "Vee, watch my drink!" She reached her free arm across the bar, and said. "Azzy, I want a dance."

"Nobody likes reading their flaws written out on paper." Lilythe said, a little surprised that Rissa was so cavalier about the idea. "But maybe you're right... I mean, honestly, the only real 'con' I can think of right now anyway is that he ran away rather than tell me how he feels. And he knows I'm upset about it. It's not a secret." Lilythe sighed.

"Shadow? He won't. I don't think he could handle seeing me every day and not having control over me." It was true. After all they had been through over the years, Shadow's possessiveness and controlling of her really created a situation where he had just become too toxic for her to stay. Lilythe was fairly certain that seeing her move on with her life would absolutely destroy him. At least for a while. "I mean, maybe someday he will, but... I don't know. He wasn't always bad, Rissa. I still care a lot about him. But... I don't think I can be with him again. I think it'll just go right back to how it was. He need someone new who will set boundaries right away, rather than letting him control her." That was really where Lilythe had gone wrong. He hadn't always been possessive. But his possessiveness started and Lilythe attempted to appease his anxiety by giving in when he tried to control her. She thought that over time it would get better, but it never did, and when she tried to set boundaries he couldn't accept them. They started fighting all the time. It was the right thing to do to leave. They weren't healthy.

Lilythe was really stunned when Rissa asked if she had ever allowed herself to feel that way about Azrael. "I..." She hadn't. She had always thought of him as a her friend, like James. She never once allowed herself to think of him as a man who might want her. "I guess I haven't..." Lilythe chewed her lip. "It was always Shadow... I didn't even think Azrael..." Shaking her head, she continued. "Azrael's good with people, mostly. He can be a little gruff at times, but usually he's pretty good with people. That's a good thing, right?"

"If I'm being honest, I don't know..." Lilythe said with a sigh. "Not in the long-run anyway. Shadow wasn't always bad for me. And Azrael hasn't always been good for me. They're both human and make mistakes... and that's okay." Propping herself up on her elbows, she looked over at James. "But in the immediate, short-term? I just want them to stop fighting... I feel stuck in the middle."

Shadow and Azrael had once been friends. When they began to have their falling out, Lilythe had been completely oblivious as to why. Shadow had been claimed by his mother early enough that even though they lived in the same cabin, Lilythe knew they weren't related. Azrael's claiming had taken longer. So the boy never told her how he felt, and by the time he could it was too late, she was with Shadow. Jealousy and envy built in him until he could no longer contain it. The two had a falling out, and hadn't been able to be civil since. Shadow hadn't been a saint, he had made it difficult for Azrael and rubbed his nose in it whenever he could. To the point where Azrael felt like he had to leave camp, and stop talking to Lilythe, just to move on. Lilythe knew all of this, now, and she could understand why they might struggle to forgive one another. Still, being in the middle made her feel like she had to choose now so that the other would remove themselves. But she just couldn't do that yet.

"I know people think I'm crazy for thinking Shadow could change, and maybe I am. But I still remember who he was before. He was a good man James... I wouldn't have dated him if he had always been possessive and controlling." She bit her lip. "I know that man is in there... and it's hard to give up on him after everything we've been through." Lilythe knew what it looked like. It looked like a girl going back to her ex just because it was all she knew. "Azzy's a good man, too, though. But he's hurt me before, too. It's not like anyone's hands are clean here. I love them both, James." Lilythe said honestly.

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Lilythe blushed as he complimented her. She couldn't explain why she had sought out his approval. All she knew was that she had needed it. Lilythe blinked softly as the blindfold came off, and she looked up at him. His skin had a soft sheen to it that was indicative of the efforts he'd made only moments ago. As he let her wrists down, she obeyed the order to lay still, but bit her lip looking up at him. He pulled the massage oil from his dresser and, she smiled softly. "You always did take such good care of me after." Lilythe said with a wink. She could vividly remember the aftercare she received from him in the past.

His hands massaging her arms felt incredible. She remembered how hard he had studied to try and learn proper massage techniques when things first began. He wasn't always bad for me... She thought to herself. If there was one thing he did well, it was to meet her every need. Lilythe smiled as she looked up at him. "Shadow... I... I did miss you." She confessed. It wasn't a lie. It was hard to have been with someone for as long as they were and not miss the person when they were no longer part of your daily routine. Lilythe had spent the first few months after Shadow left just trying to figure out what to do with the free time in her day, and whenever she had something to share she had to teach herself not to go look for him. "I still do..."

Lilythe let out a scream as he bit her nipple. "Please... Please Daddy!" She begged as he continued to tease her body. He picked up the pace and plowed himself deep into her and it took everything Lilythe had to wait until he gave verbal permission for her to cum. When he did, she let out a loud moan as she felt the waves of her release. Her pussy tensed and released around his cock, pulsing around him. She could feel him emptying into her and she blushed bright red. "Thank you sir." She said in a soft moan as she came down from the high he had brought her.

She chewed on her lower lip, still cuffed to his bedpost and under the blindfold. "Did I make daddy happy?" She said, a mischievous smile spreading across her face. Lilythe had forgotten how satisfying sex with Shadow could be. His calculated moves, absolute control of the entire situation, were all designed to drive her mad with desire for him and it worked. She rattled against the cuffs, and smiled "You've got me at your mercy." She said, not realizing exactly how true that statement was.

The first barrier to overtaking her mind had fallen. His battle for her mind, and subsequently her heart, was far from over. But he had made undeniable headway today. He had her desire, and that would have a powerful impact on their future interactions. In this moment, and all the moments for the foreseeable future, she would find renewed lust for him.

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Lilythe's body continued to respond to Shadow's efforts as if no time had passed between them. He knew her intimately well, and was able to pull the responses he wanted from her with ease. Shadow had years to learn the things that elicited excitement, arousal, and pleasure from Lilythe. He knew exactly how to use her body to please himself as well. For years he had studied her and every detail. To say he could bring her satisfaction would be an understatement. He was the expert in her body and what it needed, and it showed.

She let out a loud moan as Shadow once more marked the territory he believed was his. Lilythe was so lost in her ecstasy that she didn't raise the objection she normally would. His attention left her neck and moved to her breasts and Lilythe continued her vocal approval of his work. "Daddy... please can I cum, sir?" He hasn't told her she needed to ask, she just remembered. She had been conditioned to it when they had been together, and in this moment she was again under his control. Sex hadn't been the only form of control he had over her, but it was one that she had been a willing participant for. As such it was naturally the first area that his spells created success. It was easy to convince her to do something that, on some level, she still had desired. With this success, it was only a matter of time before the rest of her resistance fell. And she had no idea.