Nora Vance


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Dripping Pipes

Elise finds more than she bargained for in the cellar

Explicit. Two adults, one risky translation.

Elise's thumb stroked the embossed title, now a soft gold that caught the dim light slanting through the cellar window. She inhaled the musty smell of aged paper as she opened the diary. The language inside was unfamiliar, but the handwriting was exquisite. She tucked the book into her bag, making a mental note to research it later.

As she turned to leave, her gaze snagged on a figure standing by an old mirror. His back was to her, broad shoulders shifting as he moved. For an instant, she thought he was a statue, then his muscles rippled beneath his skin. Elise's heart stuttered. He was real.

She froze, her hand on the diary, as he turned to face her. His piercing green eyes locked onto hers, vertical pupils gleaming in the dim light. They stared at each other, the only sound the steady drip of water somewhere in the distance.

Then, he moved towards her, his long strides eating up the space. Elise's instincts screamed at her to run, but her feet seemed rooted. As he drew closer, she saw the sharp planes of his face, the strong jaw and full lips. He was beautiful, in a fierce, untamed way, and her chest fluttered.

"Who are you?" she asked, trying to keep her voice steady.

He stopped in front of her, his eyes never leaving hers. "I am Aldric," he said, his voice low and rough. "And you are?"

Elise swallowed, her throat dry. "I'm Elise," she said, trying to sound calm. "I'm a linguist. I was just exploring the cellar."

Aldric's eyes narrowed, his gaze roaming over her face. "A linguist," he repeated, his voice curious. "I have been waiting for someone with your skills."

Elise's heart skipped a beat. "Waiting for me?" she asked, trying to keep her voice light.

Aldric nodded, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Yes," he said. "I have a proposition for you, Elise. One that requires your unique talents."

Elise felt a shiver as he spoke, his words dripping with an unspoken promise. She didn't know what he wanted, but she was determined to find out. "I'm listening," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

Aldric's smile was slow and predatory, his eyes gleaming with anticipation. "Good," he said, his voice low and rough. "I think you'll find it enlightening."


Aldric's voice deepened, the words rumbling through the cellar. The pipes dripped water in time with Elise's pounding heart. His gaze pinned her, impossible to look away from, as he spoke in a language she'd never heard.

The clicks and chirps sounded like a cross between a bird's call and a jazz solo. Elise's mind reeled as she tried to make sense of the sounds, her linguist's brain scrambling to break down the structure and syntax.

But it slipped through her grasp. Frustration clenched her hands into fists. Aldric's eyes gleamed with amusement, his smile growing wider as he spoke on.

"Please," Elise said, holding up a hand. "Slow down. I'm trying to understand."

Aldric's chuckle was low and husky. "I forget you don't speak Draconic. Forgive me."

Elise's eyes widened. Draconic? Did he mean...?

But Aldric spoke again, slower this time. Elise focused intently, straining to pick up every nuance. She began to pick out patterns and rhythms, her mind grasping the underlying structure.

It was unlike anything she'd studied - clicks and chirps that conveyed meaning through tone and pitch. Elise felt a surge of excitement as she started to understand, her heart racing.

As she listened, she felt a connection to Aldric, a sense of intimacy that went beyond words. She glimpsed a hidden side of him, one he only revealed to those he trusted.

Their eyes met. Elise felt like she was drowning, the connection between them crackling.

"Thank you," she whispered. "I think I'm starting to understand."

Aldric's smile was slow and sensual, his eyes gleaming with approval. "I'm glad," he said, his voice low and rough. "I want you to understand me, Elise. I want you to know me."


Aldric's fingers brushed Elise's cheek, then slid down her neck, tracing the curve of her shoulders, the swell of her breasts. Her pulse quickened. "Elise," he whispered, his breath warm against her ear, "I want to touch you. I want to feel your skin against mine."

She nodded, her voice caught. Aldric's hands cupped her hips, his thumbs digging into the soft flesh of her stomach. Her eyes fluttered closed as he pulled her against him, his erection pressing against her belly.

His mouth claimed hers, hot and hungry. She melted into him, her arms wrapping around his neck, her hands tangling in his hair. He groaned, his hands slipping under her shirt, his palms scraping against her nipples. She arched into his touch.

Aldric broke the kiss, his eyes blazing. "I want to see you," he said, his hands working her shirt up her body. He cupped her breasts, his thumbs flicking over her nipples.

She gasped, her head falling back. His tongue traced the curve of her breast, his lips closing around her nipple. Elise moaned, her hands tangling in his hair.

Aldric's hands slid down her body, his fingers working her pants open. He slid his hand inside, his fingers brushing against her clit. Elise's eyes snapped open, her gaze meeting Aldric's.

"Please," she whispered.

Aldric's smile was slow. "I'll give you everything you want," he promised, his fingers delving deeper. He stroked her, coaxing her higher until she was writhing against him.

Aldric's mouth claimed hers, his tongue delving deep into her mouth as he pushed her over the edge. Elise convulsed around his fingers. He groaned, his erection pressing against her belly.

"I want you," he said, his hands working his pants open. "I want to be inside you." Elise nodded, her body still trembling. Aldric lifted her, his hands cupping her ass as he pressed her against the wall.

He pushed inside her, his cock stretching her wide. Elise gasped. Aldric's eyes locked onto hers, his gaze burning. "Mine," he said, his hips thrusting.

Elise's eyes fluttered closed. She felt herself building again. Aldric's hands slid up her back, his fingers tangling in her hair. He pulled her head back, his mouth claiming hers.

Elise convulsed around his cock. Aldric groaned, his hips thrusting as he followed her over the edge. They collapsed against the wall, trembling. Elise's eyes fluttered open, her gaze meeting Aldric's.

"Mine," he whispered, his mouth brushing against hers.


Aldric's eyes locked on hers as he pulled back, his cock sliding out of her. The sudden emptiness made her shift her weight onto one leg, her foot flexing. Before she could settle, he was lifting her, spinning her to face the wall. His hands grasped her hips, pulling her back against him, and the head of his cock nudged her entrance once more.

His voice was rough. "More."

Elise's hands splayed on the wall as he pushed into her, filling her completely. Her breath caught, and she felt her knees weaken. His hips thrust against hers, the motion jolting her forward. She felt every inch of him, the friction building inside her.

Aldric's hands held her hips firm as he fucked her hard and fast. Elise felt herself climbing, her body responding to his relentless rhythm. Her palms slipped on the wall, and she steadied herself, her fingers curling over the edge.

He reached around, his fingers finding her clit, and Elise's body convulsed around his cock. Aldric groaned, his hips thrusting against hers as he followed her over the edge. For a moment, they stood there, trembling.

As they came down, Aldric pulled out, his cock slick with their combined juices. Elise felt a pang of disappointment, but before she could process it, he was turning her around, his mouth claiming hers. Their tongues tangled, their lips moving in sync. Elise felt herself getting lost in the kiss, her body responding to his touch.

Aldric's hands were on her breasts, his fingers tweaking her nipples. Elise felt her breath hitch as he broke the kiss, his mouth moving to her neck. "I want to see you," he said, his voice firm.

Elise felt a flutter in her chest, but before she could process it, Aldric was stepping back, his eyes locked on hers. "Undress," he ordered.

Elise's hands moved to her clothes, stripping them away. She stood exposed to his gaze, feeling the cool air on her skin. Aldric's eyes roamed her body, his gaze hungry. Elise felt a flush rise to her cheeks, but before she could cover herself, he was moving towards her, his mouth claiming hers.

Their tongues tangled, their lips moving in perfect sync. Elise felt herself getting lost in the kiss, her body responding to his touch. Aldric's hands were on her hips, pulling her against him. She felt his cock against her belly, hard and hot. Her hand wrapped around him, stroking up and down his length.

Aldric groaned, his hips thrusting against her touch. Elise felt her own arousal spike as she stroked him. His eyes never left hers as he reached down, his fingers finding her pussy. Elise felt a jolt of pleasure as he stroked her, his fingers moving in and out of her body.

They stood there, their bodies touching, their hands moving in sync. Elise felt herself building, her body responding to his touch. The tension between them was palpable, their breathing syncing up.

And then, without warning, Aldric was spinning her around, his cock nudging her entrance. Elise felt a spike of pleasure as he pushed into her, filling her to the hilt. He fucked her hard and fast, his hips thrusting against hers. Elise felt herself building, her body responding to his relentless rhythm. She was aware of every inch of him, every movement, every thrust.

As they came, their bodies convulsed together, their hearts pounding in sync. Elise felt herself shatter, her body trembling with aftershocks. Aldric's arms were around her, holding her close. For a moment, they stood there, wrapped in each other, their chests heaving.


Aldric's cock softened inside Elise as their breathing slowed. He pulled out, and his semen spilled down her thighs. She felt the cool air on her skin, the stickiness between her legs. Her thighs trembled, still sensitive from their lovemaking.

Aldric's arms were still around her, holding her close. Elise felt the heat of his body, the beat of his heart against her chest. She knew, in that moment, that she was his, body and soul. And she didn't care.

"I have a proposition for you," Aldric said, his voice low. "I've been alone for a very long time, Elise. I've been searching for someone to share my knowledge with, someone to pass it down to. And I think that someone is you."

Elise's heart was still racing. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. "What are you asking me?" she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

"I'm asking you to be my apprentice," Aldric said. "To learn from me, to study with me. To be my partner, my lover, my friend."

Elise felt a surge of excitement. She had always been drawn to the unknown, the unexplored. And what was more unknown than the secrets of a dragon?

But she was also scared. She was a linguist, a professor. She had a life, a career. Could she really just leave it all behind?

Aldric pulled back, looking at her with his piercing green eyes. "I know it's a lot to ask," he said. "But I promise you, Elise, it will be worth it. You will learn things you never thought possible. You will see things you never thought you'd see."

Elise felt a flutter in her chest. She knew that she was taking a risk, but she also knew that she couldn't pass up this opportunity.

"Yes," she said finally, her voice firm. "Yes, I'll do it. I'll be your apprentice."

Aldric's face lit up. He pulled her close, his lips pressing against hers. Elise felt a surge of excitement as he kissed her, his tongue probing her mouth.

As they kissed, Aldric's cock began to harden again. Elise felt a pang of pleasure as he pushed her back against the wall, his cock nudging her entrance.

"I want you," he said, his voice rough. "I want you now."

Elise felt a surge of desire. She wanted him too, wanted to feel him inside her again.

"Take me," she whispered.

Aldric's eyes flashed with desire. He pushed into her, his cock filling her to the hilt. Elise felt a pang of pleasure as he began to move, his hips thrusting against hers.

As they fucked, Elise felt herself building. She was aware of every inch of Aldric, every movement, every thrust. She felt herself getting closer and closer, her body trembling.

And then, in a burst of pleasure, she came. Her body convulsed, her muscles contracting around Aldric's cock. He groaned, his hips thrusting against hers as he came too.

As they caught their breath, Elise felt a sense of wonder. She had never felt this way before, never felt so alive. She knew that she had made the right decision, that she was exactly where she was meant to be.

But as she looked up at Aldric, she saw a flicker of uncertainty in his eyes. "What is it?" she asked.

Aldric's expression was guarded. "There is something I didn't tell you," he said. "Something that could change everything."

Elise's heart was racing. What could it be? What secret could Aldric be hiding?

But before she could ask, Aldric's face smoothed out. "It doesn't matter," he said. "Not now. Not when we have so much to learn, so much to explore."

Elise felt a surge of excitement. She knew that she had a long journey ahead of her, a journey of discovery and exploration. But she was ready, ready to face whatever lay ahead.

As she looked up at Aldric, she knew that she was exactly where she was meant to be.

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