The Desert Virgin [The Eagle (2011), Esca/Marcus, Explicit]

[loxleyprince]

Title: The Desert Virgin (based on a title by Sandra Marton)
Author: loxleyprince
Fandom: The Eagle (2011)
Pairing/Characters: Marcus/Esca
Rating: R
Length: 15K+
Summary:

The Sultan’s gift…

Marcus Aquila: a ruthless troubleshooter, his mission in the remote desert kingdom of Baslaam is covert and dangerous…

Esca MacCunoval: a classically-trained ballet dancer, he’s been abducted and sold to dance in the harem of the Sultan of Baslaam…

Marcus is in a tight spot, and when the Sultan offers Esca’s body to him, he sees a way out. But escaping with the scantily-clad Esca across the sands is more temptation that even he can handle. When they reach a safe oasis, he can no longer hold back from taking the night of lovemaking that was the Sultan’s gift…

Notes: Story contains slash, swearing, sexual content, violence, Alternative Universe - modern setting, fluff, angst, first time sex and a lot of sand. Does not contain camels. Does contain at least one nut. Did I mention the sand? Lots and lots of sand...

Link: The Desert Virgin

Comments

[spikesgirl58]

EEEEeee, great job! Yay for sand and a lack of camels - they spit, you know...

[loxleyprince]

Thank you, Sweetie! I had so much fun writing this story with a Mills-and-Boon bent :-)

[spikesgirl58]

I have to admit having a good time as well. Wasn't exactly sure at first, but such fun!

[loxleyprince]

I know what you mean. Bizarrely, I found the formulaic plot quite liberating, as it freed me to concentrate on the development of the characters. And I do so love a happy ending :-)

[spikesgirl58]

Exactly. Since I'd already some of my background stuff done with the previous story, mine was a lot of fun to write.

Thanks for pointing me in the direction of this challenge!

[loxleyprince]

Oh, that was Leyosura! She posted info on the fic fest on LJ, so we both have her to thank :-)

[spikesgirl58]

Will do! Thanks!