Free Luxuria by James Fuller

suddenly exhausted and collapsed onto the pillow bed watching as the two women kissed sensually sharing all that he had given them, before his eyes closed and he slept.
     
    The decaying city was eerie and dark; all they had were two candles that they had taken from their rooms, making progress slow. Jessica and Dustin moved towards the faint glow that emanated from an overgrown archway in a large alcove. It had been the only light they had seen and hoped to find one of the strange women, so they could find out where their friends had been placed.
    They peered through the unkempt entrance. The lush garden was dimly lit but not by torch lights as they had expected but by the glow of the strange colorful flowers that grew within. The sight was breathtaking and wondrous, nearly making them forget why they had come.
    “Maybe we should just go back to our rooms.” Dustin whispered as he fiddled with the pocket that held his inhaler.
    Jessica ignored him, fingering one of the glowing flowers in awe before waving him to continue.
    They moved their way deeper, hearing the faint murmurs of a delicate voice within. Jess fought the urge to call out, so as not to surprise whomever they might come across, but thought better of it. They slowed their steps as they rounded an outcrop of shrubs, coming to an opening where a large, slow-running fountain resided. They spotted the movement within the fountain’s circular base.
    The radiant, lithe redhead Alcina bathed within the fountain’s marble base. The water poured from the mouth of a large demon’s head onto her naked flesh as she danced and chanted hypnotically in a strange and rhythmic language.
    Dustin stepped closer, a queer expression clear on his face. “That doesn’t look like water,” he muttered looking harder, “its red like...like blood.” He said it louder than he had intended and Alcina spun around.
    Jessica grabbed Dustin and pulled him back behind the bushes. “I don’t think she saw us.”
    “Was that blood?” Dustin whispered his eyes wide as he grabbed his inhaler and took a deep breath.
    “I...I don’t know, maybe...” She stepped out to look around the shrub again and came face to face with petite but dominant frame of Alcina.
    “It is dangerous to be out within the city at night.” She said firmly, almost threateningly. “All manner of beasts and creatures roam the shadows, looking for easy prey.” Her hazel eyes burned brightly, almost as if they glowed.
    “We are sorry for disturbing you. We didn’t mean to spy on you.” Jessica said standing her ground, wondering how the woman had gotten back into her outfit so quickly - she appeared completely dry. “We are just worried about our friends and would like to see them.”
    Alcina leered. “Your friends have been well cared for this night, of that I can promise you.”
    “That is very nice of you to share, but I would still like to see them.”
    Alcina spread her hands out graciously. “Of course, it will be as you wish. Please follow me.”
    Alcina led them through the city; her slender and ample figure drew the duo’s attention with each persuasive step. Dustin had to remind himself repeatedly not to stare, yet within moments his eyes were lost in the smooth sway of her tempting flesh.
    “Can I ask why our friends were put so far from where we are staying?” Jessica finally asked as they were led into the great marble building that seemed to have weather through the ages with little damage.
    “Of course,” Alcina replied not turning back to look at her, “this was the cities healing house. Much of the building was built with Agate, Chiastolite, Epidote and Peridot - all of which provide great healing powers to those within its walls. So it was only natural that we would take him here to be tended.” She stopped in front of an entranceway and pulled back the strings of colorful beads. “Your friend Josh rests soundly within, as promised.”
    Jessica and Dustin both looked and saw Josh