Chapter 22

The last echoes of their footsteps faded as Mia pulled Zane out of the training hall, leading him through the dimly lit corridors of the Shadowhunter base. Evening had settled in, casting long shadows along the walls, the faint hum of distant conversations filling the quiet between them.

Zane rolled his shoulders, stretching his neck as they walked. His muscles were aching, tight from the sparring session with Alaric. He had performed well, but not well enough. Even with the Titan rune, the gap in experience between them had been clear.

Mia didn't say anything at first. She just kept walking, her hands locked in his

"You're tense," she finally said, side-eyeing him.

"No shit," he muttered, rotating his arm. "Alaric fights like a damn machine."

Mia smirked. "He does have a few centuries on you."

"Yeah, yeah." Zane sighed, running a hand through his hair. "Wish I had a personal beautiful masseuse right about now."

Mia hummed as they reached his door. "You're not subtle, you know."

He flashed a lazy grin. "Wasn't trying to be."

Mia rolled her eyes but pushed the door open anyway, stepping inside like she belonged there.

Zane followed, shutting the door behind them. He kicked off his boots, shaking his head as he stretched again.

"Damn, I feel like my muscles are gonna lock up, Can you wait a minute while i have my bath?"

She followed him here, so he was sure she wanted to talk about it, but to be honest he felt to dirty to have any conversation. Besides how would he feel if he realized he was smelling bad in front of Mia?

Mia sat down on the bed, watching him. "Sure i'll wait."

He nodded and went into the bathroom.

Soon he came out wrapping himself with a towel for modesty, feeling fresher but still feeling quite stiff.

A good sleep would probably solve that to be honest, he had been pushing himself very hard recently, the restore rune could fix his wounds but not exhaustion or tension apparently.

"Oh fineee...Get on the bed"

Zane blinked. "Wait… what?"

She crossed her arms. "You wanted a massage, didn't you? Or were you just hoping I'd say no so you could keep whining?"

Zane grinned. "Oh, I'm absolutely taking this offer before you change your mind."

Without hesitation, he climbed onto the bed, flopping onto his stomach with a satisfied groan. He heard Mia shift behind him, and then that beautiful sensation he loved hit him again.

Mia's soft ass sat comfortably on lower back. He wanted to tease her about masseuse not needing to go that far but then.... her hands pressed into his shoulders.

Zane's eyes immediately closed shut as he stifled a moan.

"Shit," he groaned. "That feels so good."

Mia voice sounded softer as she let out a small cute giggle. "You're just over-exaggerating....i barely know what i'm doing back here"

Her fingers worked through the knots in his shoulders, her fingers were firm, precise, and surprisingly skilled. 

He really didn't believe she had never done this before, but he didn't want to push her into talking when she didn't want to, so he kept his questions to himself.

She pressed and kneaded, her palms sliding over his skin, rolling out the tension with slow, deliberate movements.

Zane exhaled, melting into the bed. He was literally in heaven right now.

"…Yes right there?" he mumbled, voice muffled against the pillow. "God you're so good at this?"

"Stop it you idiot" Mia chuckled, working down his back. "You don't have to lay it on thick for me to feel better."

He kept quiet in response, the soft feeling of her hands were making him enter a very peaceful state.

They stayed like that for a while. Just quiet, steady movements. 

"Can i ask you a question?" Zane asked, he heard a small hum of approval before he continued "What happens after?"

Mia's hands paused a bit before continuing.

"…After what?"

Zane swallowed, then said, "After you find your family.....or get some closure. After we leave the Demonic Realm. What will you do?"

Mia didn't respond immediately.

Still he waited patiently for her response, he needed to hear the answer before they entered the realm before he assumed things.

"I don't know," she admitted, resuming her movements. "I haven't thought that far."

Zane hesitated.

Then, before he could stop himself, he blurted out, "…Come with me."

Mia's hands stilled again.

This time, she didn't move for several long seconds.

Then, softly—too softly—she asked, "Why?"

That one word hit him harder than it should have.

Why?

Why did he want her to come?

They had spent all this time together, fought together, trusted each other with their lives. She was the only person who truly knew him in this world, the only one who made him really feel like he belonged here.

And yet, when she asked, he had no idea how to answer.

For the first time in a long while, Zane was speechless.

Mia didn't push. She just exhaled and, in that same soft voice, said, "…I'll think about it."

She pulled away, her warmth leaving his back.

Was she leaving because of his question?

"Turn around"

His body obeyed immediately.

But then he remembered way too late, that he was a man.....certain reactions were expected when a beautiful woman sat on you and massaged you.

His younger brother stood loud and proud, as though basking in her attention.

Thankfully the towel held, and she wasn't seeing it in the flesh.

Mia blinked at the rock-hard development, not knowing what to do in the moment.

Zane almost thought she would run away again like the last time.

This time she chose a bolder route.

"Can i....." Was she saying what he thought she was saying? "Can i sit on it while i continue with your front? ….so that it won't obstruct the massage"

He almost shouted "YES SWEET JESUS" in her face but he controlled himself.

Instead, he nodded.

Carefully and nervously she pushed his dick down through the towel before settling her bubble butt on it.

"I hope you're not uncomfortable?" The red tint on her face was evident of how far she was pushing herself, he didn't even have the heart to tease her.

"Yes, very comfortable" Amazingly her face went even redder.

She started working on his chest, his muscles, squeezing and pressing when necessary.

His groans gradually became louder, her could feel her on his dick for crying out loud, each movement felt like she was grinding on it.

The sensation was torturous, this was by far the hardest battle he had faced since he entered this world.

The mere thought of what would happen if they weren't separated by fabric over sent himover the edge.

"I…can help….if you don't mind"Her whisper broke him out of his reverie.

He looked at her eyes wide like he was looking at an unrecognizable creature.

Blushing, she was actually blushing as she turned her face to the side "Unless you don't want to…"

He shook his head to tell her he wanted to, how could he miss such a heaven sent opportunity?

"Alright"She swallowed visible as she rose up and moved to his legs, before removing his towel and releasing the beast.

Little Zane stood proudly in all its glory covered in precum, he wished he could capture this moment from his perspective, his cock with Mia's alluring face behind it.

Looking at it with undisguisable lust.

"We….won't go all the way" Her voice shook yet she held his dick in her hands, squeezing it with a little pressure.

Zane almost shot his load then and there.

The truth was it wasn't about the sex itself, it was the girl he was doing it with, his previous girlfriend and him had done it several times too….. but none of those wild nights could compare to just the physical act of Mia holding his cock with a confused yet aroused look.

She began to stroke it slowly, slowly becoming more confident as she saw the pleasure it gave him.

She quickened her pace, her other hand subconsciously sliding into her leather trouser as she gently massaged her pussy.

Feeling bolder she brought her face closer to this dick, licking it from the base to the top in one smooth motion.

"Fuck!! You're killing me here Mia!" Mia giggled at his reaction before gently taking it into her mouth.

Needing more stimulation because the scent from his dick was driving her crazy too, she dug finger deeper into her dripping pussy, grinding on her hands as she sucked him off like she was sucking a lollipop.

Not being able to handle being passive anymore, he grabbed her head and pushed his cock deeper into her mouth, soon he could feel her throat.

That….took him over the edge.

"MMHH FUCKK" he splattered his cum directly into her waiting throat before releasing her.

Unlike what he expected she didn't cough; she swallowed it all like a good girl.

His vison cleared and he saw her furiously fingering herself, getting closer and closer to the edge.

He kissed her and slipped his own hands into her elastic pants.

He barely spent five seconds massaging her clit before she released on his hands.

He broke the kiss and brought her liquid to his mouth, tasting it with his eyes close, relishing the experience like it was his last.

As for Mia, she collapsed on the bed in exhaustion. Her beath was heavy as she slowly came back from the orgasm.

"That's enough for now," she murmured as she gave him a deep kiss. "You should sleep. Tomorrow's the big day."

She stood up heading toward the door, he instantly felt sense of loss but he pushed it down, if she stayed with him that night, they were probably not going to get any sleep, and tomorrow was invasion day.

Zane turned his head, watching her go.

His gaze instinctively trailed downward.

Damn.

She paused at the door. "I can feel you staring at my ass you obsessed pervert."

Zane didn't even have the shame to deny it. "Can you blame me?"

Mia scoffed, shaking her head as she walked out, closing the door behind her.

The second she was gone, his amusement faded.

He ran a hand over his face inhaling her scent, staring at the ceiling.

She hadn't rejected the idea of coming with him.

But she also hadn't accepted it.

He didn't know what he expected especially with what happened, but… something about her response left a weight in his chest.

With a sigh, he forced himself to push the thought aside.

Instead, his mind drifted to his runes, past and new.

Restore. Flow. Fire. Titan. Hide.

He now understood what Mia meant by he would know when to stop, he could clearly feel it now, the fullness his soul felt, like he had reached a temporary limit. Even if he wanted another rune, he doubted his body would accept it.

For now…

This was everything he had.

And tomorrow, he'd find out if it was enough.