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  Any guilt or embarrassment she might have felt later was completely overshadowed by her need and desire to see the creature again.

  Unfortunately, only a week later her wish came true but not as she had hoped. The research team had gone back in and had somehow found him. Baited him out somehow and captured him. Now he lay chained inside a tank. And she feared it was all her fault.

  They didn’t know how she felt. They praised her for the find. Asking her dozens of questions she was sick of answering. Thankfully, the interns only saw the creature fleeing. They hadn’t seen how it melded to her and embraced her. And how she had willingly allowed it.

  So then it was much easier to lie. She could never tell them what really happened. But she was done with the lies and the story she had to retell over and over. Now she only wanted to see this river god again and tell him how sorry she was he was now caged.

  Dr. Hillman came back into the room. “Alright.” He sighed. “Let’s go.”

  Elise followed him out of the room. As they strode down the narrow hall, the other scientists and interns watched her pass but she didn’t look a single one of them in the eye. They went out on deck then across to the other side of the ship, to another door, which Dr. Hillman opened and ushered her inside. The passageway was dark and Elise was forced to place her hands on each wall for support. They went down a flight of stairs, lit by flickering fluorescent lights, that ended at a single door. Dr. Hillman took out a pair of keys, unlocked the door, and wrenched it open. Elise rushed inside.

  The wide chamber was dimmed considerably. The only glow seemed to come from the large tank at the center. There were machines surrounding it along with monitors.

  Inside the tank, the creature stirred.

  ***

  It’s her.

  My beautiful goddess.

  I believed I’d never see her again.

  But she is here now.

  And with that feckless scientist.

  I bare my teeth at him but I look to her with longing.

  She approaches, but the scientist tries to stop her.

  She tells him off.

  I swim to the glass and place my hand against it.

  The collar at my neck tightens and the chains at my back grow taught.

  But I don’t care.

  She comes to the glass and places her hand parallel to mine.

  She looks upset. She looks at me with regret.

  I suppose it understandable. But I can’t blame her.

  This wasn’t her fault.

  She mouths at me she is sorry, regardless.

  I’m sorry too.

  That I was so careless.

  But at least I can be near her again.

  ***

  Elise shouldn’t have stolen the key. But when she spied the extra copy to the tank room in Dr. Hillman’s desk drawer when he wasn’t looking, she couldn’t help taking it. She wouldn’t be barred from deus do rio again. She had no real plan other than to go back and see him. To be near him again.

  A knock sounded at her door. “Elise, you in there?”

  Jamie.

  Elise got up from her bed and quickly hid the key in a dresser drawer. “What is it, Jamie?” she called.

  “Can I come in?”

  Elise wanted to say no, but she knew he’d just barge in anyway. “Fine,” she called.

  The door opened. A charming face with a fine pair of eyes and a princely smile greeted her.

  “Hey, sorry, just wanted to check up on you,” Jamie said. “See if you’re okay.”

  Elise began folding the pile of clothes on her floor. “Just as okay as I was the last time you asked.”

  “Cool, cool. It’s just crazy, you know? This is like the biggest discovery in… forever.”

  Elise glanced at him and smiled. “Crazy.”

  “Still pissed we aren’t allowed to get any shots or video. Of course, they want to keep it all secret until we get to the states.”

  Elise didn’t respond.

  Jamie opened the door wider and came into the room. “But I just wanted to say I’m here for you all the way.” Unexpectedly Jamie wrapped his arms around her from behind and pressed against her. Not surprisingly she could feel him hardening, his shaft pressing into her rear. She closed her eyes imagining it was someone else, someone a little less human. She fell against him and sighed.

  “And if you need to de-stress some time, you know my door is open. I’d be totally okay with another repeat of the last time.” He clutched her waist and pressed against her even more. His voice broke the spell and her vision of someone else faded away. She stiffened and released his hands.

  “I’m good for now, thanks.” She went back to the bed and sat down. “I’m just tired. Been a long day. I’ll see you tomorrow.”

  Jamie frowned, but he didn’t protest. He shrugged and left her, closing the door behind him. His heroic concern was a farce. He wanted to fuck and clearly thought her vulnerable moment was a perfect time to strike. He’s slept with every other intern and she didn’t care. But she wasn’t interested anymore. Not after last week. Certainly not now.

  Elise lay back on her bed. She could feel the swaying of the boat beneath her. One more week and they were heading out. Back to the southern tip of Florida, where they’d take the river god away and she would never see him again. She glanced over at her dresser with the key. She knew she had little time left.

  ***

  She was in the cave. Around her was darkness save for the tiniest glow coming off the water and a shimmering blue light reflecting along the cave walls. Elise sat on the edge of the pool and saw that she was naked and wet. She dipped her feet into the water and it was surprisingly warm. Still, she shivered.

  A shadow moved in the water. It surfaced and Elise saw it was the river god, his skin shining blue and green. He growled at her but Elise didn’t move. He settled himself between her legs and drew his head down to her center. Elise, already growing hot, opened for him. His tongue flicked out and tasted the side of her thigh, then around her center and core, lapping up beads of water.

  Elise trembled. “Please... please,” she breathed, begging him to go where she wanted him. She spread her legs more and arched her back and the creature paused. He gently gripped under her thighs, his face so close to her she could feel his breath. He came down again and slowly grazed the tip of his tongue along her core.

  Elise gasped as a wave of heat hit her. Her center spasmed and throbbed and a chill went down her body making her nipples hardened. The creature moved his tongue around her, tasting her wet center. Elise moaned, placing her hands on the ground a little behind her to keep herself propped up. She watched him move on her. She bit her lip and moved her hips, wanting more. The creature flicked and swirled his tongue over her in a slow, agonizing pace, driving her mad. She begged and cried but for all her efforts he wouldn’t move quicker or bring his mouth to her. The cave began to darken and Elise cried out…

  She woke up in her darkened room, throbbing and hot. She pulled the covers from her and when she moved her fingers down to her center, she found she was unimaginably wet. Moaning, she dipped her fingers into her hot center then brought them out and rubbed against her core. Heart pounding, Elise spread out her legs and quickened her pace. As the pressure grew she bit her lip to muffle her cries. She imagined it was the creature moving on her again and, when she finally climaxed, she imagined it was from his mouth.

  Groaning and whimpering as the ache spread through her center, Elise still felt the heat lingering. She couldn’t stand it. Quickly she put on her robe and snuck from her room. She went down the hall and was relieved to find the nearest bathroom empty. She locked herself in and went to the small tub and fumbled turning on the faucet. She waited just long enough for it to be warm, then stripped off her robe and stepped into the bath. She lay out in the tub, her fingers gripping the sides, and carefully maneuvered the lower half of her body so that her core was positioned just under the gushing faucet. The warm water hit her
core and Elise let out a silent scream, her body writhing as the flow caressed her core and center as if someone made love to her with their hot tongue. She imagined the creature again and she arched and gritted her teeth desperately trying not to scream and give herself away. When she shattered again under the water’s flow, it hit her so hard she had to clamp her mouth shut to keep the loud moans from escaping her. Elise’s body tensed and spasmed and she lay there until she couldn’t stand it any longer and released herself from the flow. Panting, she sat up and leaned against the back of the tub. Though she was spent, Elise could still feel the dull ache lingering at her center.

  I’ll never be satisfied, she thought. Not until I’m with him again.

  As she snuck back into her room, Elise devised up her plan. Tomorrow night, while the others went on land, to the village to celebrate and drink, she would go back to him. Once they were completely alone, she would give herself to him fully.

  ***

  “You’re sure you don’t want to tag along?” Cynthia, the youngest intern, looked at Elise with obvious concern, as if she couldn’t believe anyone would want to stay aboard the ship alone. Only a few others were staying on board for security purposes. To guard the ship and its asset. Everyone else was making their way off the deck, to the local bar just near the docks.

  “Yea. I just need some alone time you know?” Elise gave her a tight smile. Standing on the top deck, Elise watched the others unboard from the ship.

  Cynthia gave her a puzzled frown then shrugged. “Your call I guess... you sure your feeling well?”

  “I’m fine.”

  A few interns on the deck below waved for them to come. Cynthia waved back and turned again to Elise. “Well... see you later then.”

  Elise watched her go. She stayed by the side of the boat until everyone besides the two security guards left. Then she went back to her room and readied herself. She put on one of the few dresses she had brought on the trip, a thin white short skirt, and wore nothing underneath. She waited a half hour before leaving her room until making her way to the deck. Orange lights bathed the deck in a dim glow, along with the soft light of the moon above. The guards weren’t around but she knew they had to be close by. Elise snuck over to the opposite door and crept inside.

  The hall was dark except for a yellow beam of light coming from an open door. As she snuck passed, Elise saw the two guards sitting in the room at a small table, playing cards and smoking; empty bottles of beer on the floor.

  Elise crept to the stairs and went down till she came to the heavy metal door below. She took the spare key and unlocked the door soundly. She paused, listening for footsteps, but they never came. She turned the handle and opened the door just enough to slip inside.

  The door closed at her back and Elise peered around the dimly lit room, the only glow seeming to come from the tank. Carefully she approached and saw nothing at first in the deep blue water. But, as she got close to the glass, she saw the river god floating at the bottom, his back turned to her.

  Elise placed her hand on the glass surface, wondering if he was asleep. She saw the chains floating beside him and her stomach turned. She glanced at the door then back at the tank and knocked softly on the glass.

  ***

  Dreams.

  Wild dreams overtake me.

  Of my little goddess.

  Of her opening to me.

  And I take her.

  With every thrust and beat of my body against hers.

  I claim her.

  Below the water, I make her mine.

  But something stirs me from my sleep.

  A consistent thumping.

  I awaken and hear it behind me.

  I turn and see someone by the glass.

  I move closer and my heart swells.

  It is her.

  She smiles at me and I shudder with joy.

  She comes to me at last.

  I claw for her wishing I could break the cruel glass separating us.

  She backs away and I nearly cry out, thinking she means to leave me.

  But I am wrong. Very wrong.

  She takes hold of her dress and slips it from her body.

  I am in awe as she stands naked before me.

  Her lithe, supple body moves before me.

  She presses herself to the glass and I take in the soft swell of her breasts and her luscious center.

  She tempts me and I fear she is being cruel. Toying with me.

  But she releases herself and I watch as she climbs the stairs to the top of the tank.

  I feel my cock swelling and hardening as I look up and see her at the edge of the pool.

  She is above me just like the first time.

  She shines just like before.

  I see her hesitate, then slowly dip into the water.

  ***

  It’s like Elise’s dream came to life. She sat at the edge of the pool, naked, her feet in the water. The river god surfaced before her and growled softly. She opened for him, spreading herself out, and he came to her gladly.

  “Missed me?” Elise said softly. The creature purred. He pulled himself up and wrapped his arms around her waist. Elise kept herself propped up as he drew his head down and grazed his tongue along her stomach. Elise shuddered. She stroked his head then the side of his face then lifted her head back as his tongue trailed lower.

  Elise forced him to look up at her. “I want you to make me come with your tongue, do you understand?”

  In his eyes, she could see that he did. And that he was more than willing to. He hissed softly and drew his head back down. His tongue traced down her lower stomach then along her thighs.

  Just like in her dream he teased her, his tongue circling her core and center but always missing its mark. Elise gritted her teeth and begged him. As the tip of his tongue brushed against her core, her center spasmed and Elise moaned loudly. She gripped the side of the tank, her legs and arms shaking. His tongue stroked over her again and yet another spasm hit her. He swirled against her with a slow, agonizing pace and Elise grew mindless with her need. Her hips moved against him, wanting more.

  A chill went down her spine and she felt her nipples peak and harden as goosebumps rippled along her skin.

  “Yes, that’s it. Faster... faster!”

  The creature complied, lapping and licking until his mouth was fully on her. He suckled against her and the heat burst from her core.

  “Coming... I’m coming,” Elise cried. She whimpered and trembled as her center tightened and she shattered against him.

  The river god didn’t stop even as she came. He gripped her tighter and continued to devour her until she was nearly screaming. Fearing the men upstairs might hear, Elise bucked against the creature, forcing him back, then jumped into the pool, submerging herself underwater. She reemerged and the creature was there beside her, his expression twisted with concern.

  Elise laughed softly. “I’m fine. I was just afraid someone might hear.” She looked over to the door but, to her relief, no one came bursting through. She breathed deeply and the creature grabbed hold of her thighs and pulled her to him. He pressed against her and she felt the swell of his cock. Sighing, Elise wrapped her legs around him while her arms went around his neck. The river god carried her, swimming leisurely to keep them both afloat, then backed her against the side of the tank. He lifted his legs to have her sit on his lap then he grasped the edge of the tank.

  Elise clung to him. Though he was slick and wet, she could feel the heat radiating from him; could feel the heavy pumping of his heart. He ground against her, his face nuzzling the side of her neck. The thick length of him rubbed against her core, begging to slide into her tight center.

  Elise gripped his shoulders and gently pushed him back. The creature turned his face up to hers and Elise placed her hands on the sides of his face. Shaking, she locked eyes with his then nodded.

  The river god maneuvered his hips until the tip of his shaft touched against her center. With one deep thrust, he
slid his hard length into her, filling her completely. Elise inhaled sharply, her nails digging into his shoulders.

  He moved slowly at first but penetrated deep. As Elise rose and fell on top of him, she too rolled her hips in rhythm to his. His pace quickened until he let out a low growl and Elise felt his cock throb in her and his hot need fill her.

  Elise shivered and brought her head down onto his shoulder. They remained interlocked for some time until Elise gently pulled away. She hopped back on to the ledge of the tank and the creature came up and clasped her thighs.

  “I have to go. The others will be back soon.” Elise looked at him sadly. “I’ll try to come back... when I can.” She slipped out of the water and went down the metal stairs. As she put back on her dress and made for the door, she looked back one last time and saw the creature watching her. He growled softly, his expression pained. Elise forced herself to turn away before she lost the will to leave.

  ***

  She was going to free him. She had been too afraid before to even consider trying, but now, after what she had overheard, Elise’s fear for the river god’s life now outweighed her fear to do nothing.

  They weren’t just going to cage him like some animal. They were going to experiment on him. He was never going to see the light of day again. She hadn’t wanted to think about it before, though she had theorized. Some small part of her had hoped he would be treated differently—respectfully. But after hearing Dr. Hillman and the others talking within a private office, she now knew the truth. And after what she and the river god had shared, she couldn’t possibly stand by and do nothing.

  Elise sat in her room and devised another plan. She only had the one key to the door so getting in and out wasn’t the issue. What was a problem was the collar around the river god’s neck. To unlock it she would either need another key or…

  Elise stood up and left her room, strolling down the hall until she paused at the end and looked over at the maintenance closet. She glanced each way to make sure no one was around then rushed inside and closed the door behind her. She turned on the light and peered around. There were all sorts of tools and supplies it was hard to know where to look at first. As quietly and quickly as possible, Elise sifted through each of the shelves and through a few boxes when finally she found what she was searching for.