Retribution

After the war, Percy Bradford and his wife Audrey severed all ties to the Bradford family. However, when they find out about the announcement of Shelby and Wendell's wedding, they make a plan to use Wendell Holloway's influence for their personal gain. They had no idea that Wendell was aware of his schemes and was planning a small revenge on the bastard who had turned his back on his family.

~xXx~

These days, it was rare for Percy Bradford to come home with a smile on his face. Today, however, he just couldn't stop smiling. It had been six years since the end of the Third Civil Magic War. Six years since his family unfairly disowned him. His father and brothers prospered in their careers after the war. Their close relationship with Wendell Holloway made them successful and esteemed members of their society. He, on the other hand, the only Bradford with the greatest potential ever in his family, had been unfairly demoted by his own father from his well-deserved position. From being the youngest head in the history of International Magical Affairs to working as a humble scribe in the bowels of ministry. Just because he didn't join the winning side in the last battle. He was unfairly punished for not being a vigilante. After all, it wouldn't do to dwell on past events. His priority needed to be tonight. His future brother-in-law, Wendell Holloway, reluctantly accepted his invitation to dinner. Now, he just had to make sure that Wendell felt compassion for his fiancée's estranged brother and decided to use his vast connections to provide him with a position in the ministry he was entitled to.

"Oh Percy, I got your message awhile ago. Are we really hosting Wendell Holloway for dinner, dear?"

His lovely wife Audrey asked him excitedly as he walked into the living area.

"Yes dear, Wendell has finally accepted my invitation. He'll be here in three hours at the latest." Percy replied as he sat down next to his wife.

"That's wonderful, honey. See, just like I told you, you just had to keep trying." Audrey said happily as she handed Percy a cup of tea.

"Tonight needs to be perfect, Audrey. This is my only chance to improve our lives. We need to make sure that when Wendell leaves our house, he has the best night of his life." Percy emphasized to Audrey as she took a sip of her tea. "Make your delicious roast chicken and some pork pies for dinner. Plus, blackberry pie too. I remember it being Wendell's favorite from school days." Percy told her seriously as he enjoyed his cup of tea.

"Don't worry Percy. I'll make sure everything is perfect." Audrey assured her husband as he walked into the kitchen to start preparing dinner.

~xXx~

"This was a truly magnificent dinner, Ms. Bradford. Thank you, for your invitation." Wendell praised Percy's wife as they left the dining room.

"Oh, it's been a pleasure, Lord Holloway. And please, you must call me Audrey. Mrs. Bradford is Percy's mother." Audrey insisted as she poured him a glass of wine.

"As you wish… Audrey." Wendell said, happily accepting the offered glass. "And I'm so glad I came here. I don't think I've had such delicious cranberry pie in a long time."

Audrey smiled at her honest compliment.

"So, how's the ministry going, Percy? I was very surprised today to see you at the Department of Mysteries." Wendell asked his old roommate with genuine curiosity.

Percy momentarily hesitated to answer her simple question. "Ah, well, it was a total coincidence of me too, Lord Holloway. Mr. Hooper asked me to bring some files for the coming winter solstice. I had just delivered those files when our paths crossed."

Wendell casually looked at Percy curiously. "Mhm… I thought you worked in the Department of International Affairs. Why would that greedy old man ask you for files instead of someone from the files?"

A fierce scowl appeared on Percy's face at Wendell's question.

"Percy has been working on the archives for some time, Lord Holloway. He was fired from his former position by the current minister's undersecretary." Audrey responded on her husband's behalf.

"When did this happen? I thought you were brilliant at your job, Percy? Why would your father do that?"

Percy looked very angry on his own behalf. "I don't know what I did to deserve this, Lord Holloway. My father never gave me a clear reason for my resignation. He's called a coward ever since. And maybe he's right. Maybe I was a coward. When I got the news that there was going to be a battle, I must admit I was afraid of what might happen to Audrey and me if we fight and the Dark Lord won that night?" Percy replied in a bitter voice.

Wendell nodded at him in sympathy. "I can kind of understand that, Percy. It's not wrong to be afraid for your loved ones. Still, it was wrong to punish you like that. You deserve to work in the department that fully utilizes your talents."

Audrey smiled happily at Wendell's words. "Look, Percy. Lord Holloway agrees with me. You need to take a break, darling. It's been so long since the war. How long are you going to keep punishing yourself like this?"

Percy smiled back at his wife. Wendell had completely swallowed his sad acting. Who knew it was so easy to fool the most powerful wizard in the world that way? "Of course you were right, dear. I'm a fool to doubt you."

Outwardly, Wendell smiled back at the happy couple, but inwardly, he smiled in disgust. Couldn't he believe those two really thought they were deceiving him? They knew his reputation, the most powerful wizard since Pendragon and Aylbhathat. ONE's youngest boss. He didn't even need their mental skills to look inside their minds and see how false the two of them were. Still, did they believe he was easily fooled by his false act of guilt? He could hardly be fooled.

Shelby had repeatedly told him that Percy was a self-centered bastard, but he hadn't fully believed it until now. Percy's courage in trying to use his relationship with his sister to boost his career after he abandoned his family in a time of need. He hated people like him. Fuck he even turned a blind eye to those who were forced by their parents to follow the Dark Lord Pendragon and left him with a stab in the back.

"Thank you, Lord Holloway. I knew that, unlike my father, you would understand that my talents were wasted working in such a place. I am really grateful for any other opportunity you could give me in ministry." Percy tried to flatter him with his words of gratitude.

Wendell's painfully fake smile almost turned into a huge scowl as he listened to the idiot raving about his own father. Percy had no idea how lucky he was that Wendell had no intention of informing Shelby about tonight, otherwise she would have killed him. Still, these two needed to learn a lesson. Just as they didn't hesitate to use the family to their advantage, Wendell didn't need to feel bad about what he was up to. Plus, if Shelby somehow found out what he planned to do tonight, he was sure she would definitely enjoy learning all about how he had betrayed his hateful brother in his own home. After all, his fiancée was an extremely vindictive woman.

Wendell waved off Percy's thanks with a pleasant smile on his face. "We'll be a family soon. It's the least I can do for you."

Wendell almost laughed out loud as the husband and wife applauded his words. He couldn't wait to break their jovial expressions. The poor bastards had no idea what they were going to pay in return for that favor. Wendell decided that now was the time to act on his own. He suddenly sighed and adopted a solemn expression.

"Is something wrong, Lord Holloway?" Percy asked anxiously surprised by her sudden change of expression.

Wendell looked at him over the rim of his wineglass. "I know you're happy with this news, Percy. But I'm afraid you need to understand that it will take me some time to regain your former position. You know how people don't appreciate my influence over the minister or the power I easily wield in the ministry .I don't want anyone pointing the finger or implying that I'm placing my close family in positions of power."

The bright smile on Percy and Audrey's faces disappeared immediately. Both looked at each other worriedly.

"Surely no one would question your character like that, Lord Holloway. I mean, you are Professor Aylbhathat's successor. No one would envy you appointing suitable individuals to suitable positions." Audrey questioned him immediately.

Wendell shook his head. "Still not ideal, Audrey. I fear it will take a few months for me to ensure Percy is promoted without any accusations of favoritism. Otherwise, these allegations could ruin your career and future prospects, Percy." Wendell explained gravely.

Percy nodded at his words.

"Yes, you are right, Lord Holloway. But surely there must be something I can do to accelerate my promotion." Percy almost begged.

Wendell smiled when Percy took the bait.

"You need to demonstrate that you're qualified for the job. I've heard rumors that we're having some issues with the Japanese Ministry regarding some tariffs on potion ingredients involving products that come from living creatures. if you are really confident that you will be able to broker an international agreement between two great world powers." Wendell offered reassurance that Percy would accept his offer.

As expected, Percy didn't stop for a second. "I'll do it, Lord Holloway. I've kept abreast of international affairs. I assure you I'm the best man for the job." Percy stated with a serious face.

"Well, in that case. You'll have to leave for Japan immediately. The person designated by the Department is scheduled to leave in the morning or early afternoon at the latest. If you want to go in his place, you have to go to the ministry now even to submit the required forms." Wendell informed Percy. "I already mentioned a few days ago that maybe I could get someone more qualified and who knew the right paths than a novice, so they must still be waiting for me to send someone to them until the last minute."

"I will leave immediately, Lord Holloway." Percy announced quickly, as he quickly summoned his always-ready travel bag.

"Don't worry about the logistics, Percy. Just get to the ministry as quickly as possible. And stay there no matter what. I'll text them and let them know of the change in plans and your arrival." Wendell reassured Percy by trying to get him out of his own house quickly.

Ten minutes later, Percy left the house for the ministry. Now, it was finally time for Wendell to put his real plan into effect.

"Can I have more wine?" Wendell asked Audrey when she returned after saying goodbye to Percy.

"Of course. I'll have some too. Here. Do you like it?" Audrey curiously asked him as he poured them both a generous amount.

"It's an excellent vintage. I have to admit I'm quite surprised you guys have it." Wendell said as he savored the drink. "Most stale drinks were severely destroyed during the dark months."

Audrey looked a little insulted by his frank observation. She tried to hide it so she wouldn't upset Wendell, but it wasn't very successful.

Wendell, satisfied that his biting comment had done its job, decided to dig the knife deeper. "I see you're offended by my words. But it's true. Isn't it, Audrey? It must have cost Percy a lot to buy this bottle of wine. I mean, it costs almost eighty gold coins, inflated by the few copies. . It's more than he would have earned in a month or two." Wendell said with raised eyebrows.

"Merlin's beard! I must say this is very rude, Lord Holloway. I don't appreciate you disrespecting us like that. For Merlin's sake, Percy invited him because he wanted to know who his sister was marrying. He would be very upset about learning that you had insulted him like that behind his back." Audrey quickly declared indignantly.

"Oh, he invited me to get to know me better, didn't he?" Wendell repeated her words sarcastically. "I know damn well why you invited me. Percy just wanted to use me to get an easy promotion. The damned idiot had ignored his family for years, didn't even attend his own brother's funeral, and now so has my engagement to Shelby he has been announced to reconcile. Do you really believe you are deceiving someone?" Wendell asked Audrey angrily.

Audrey paled as she realized that all her schemes were in vain. "It's not like that, Lord Holloway. Please, you have to believe me. We honestly wanted to improve our fragile relationship with the family. It would be much easier to start with you than your relatives." Audrey almost begged Wendell to make him believe her.

Wendell looked at her with contempt. "Stop lying to me, woman. I'm tired of your pathetic lies. Just tell me the truth. Otherwise I'll make sure there's no place for Percy in the ministry." Wendell said quickly with anger in his voice. Wendell felt a grim satisfaction as he saw the fear growing in Audrey's eyes.

"You're right, Lord Holloway. Percy and I thought maybe you would help us with a rise in status." Audrey finally admitted the truth in defeat. "But please just don't withdraw your offer, Lord Holloway. I beg you. Percy was so miserable working the files. I can't imagine what would happen if this opportunity escaped him." Audrey begged desperately.

Wendell immediately went silent for a minute to let her squirm with anticipation. Finally, he looked her in the eye and smirked. "If you want me to help your husband, Audrey. I'm afraid I'm going to need something in return." Wendell said softly as he got up to stand behind Audrey's chair.

"W-what do you want, Lord Holloway?" Audrey asked in a shaky voice as Wendell ran his finger down her arms.

"I think you're smart enough to know what I'm talking about…my dear Audrey…" Wendell whispered in her ear, making her shiver.

Audrey quickly shook her head vehemently. "N-no, just how dare you do that! I would never cheat on Percy like that. I love him." Audrey protested weakly.

Wendell laughed in amusement. "It's not cheating, darling. You'll be helping your husband." Wendell said as he pulled her out of her chair. "Come on. It will be our little secret. No one would ever know, Audrey." Wendell promised as he gently traced her face with his fingertips. "Imagine how happy Percy is right now. You don't want to destroy his dreams, do you?" Wendell asked softly.

Audrey whimpered softly. "II want you to give me your word, Lord Holloway. That no one will ever know anything about this." Audrey demanded as she squeezed his hands tightly.

"I promise. No one will ever know about this." Wendell promised Audrey in a serious way...

Audrey nodded her head shakily. "Fine, but this is a unique deal, Lord Holloway. And in return, Percy won't just be an employee, he'd be the head of International Affairs." Audrey emphasized her demands.

Wendell just shrugged. "Yes, yes, that's fine. Whatever you want. But first, you have to fulfill your end of the bargain, my dear. And I think I've wasted enough of my time talking about your husband. that for the bedroom?" Wendell said as he kissed her cheek.

Audrey shivered at his words, but she shook her head slowly and motioned for him to follow her upstairs.

~xXx~

Audrey Bradford was shaking with fear or anxiety when she and Wendell entered the room and she closed the door behind her. She couldn't understand how the situation had escalated so quickly. Just half an hour ago, she and her husband were in the clouds of happiness. And now, she was going to fuck some other man behind her husband's back. This was so wrong. Still, she had no choice in the matter. She had to do this. Then, her heart pounding in her chest, Audrey stopped in front of Wendell in her blue dress.

"Well what are you waiting for? Take off your dress." Wendell ordered as he started to take off his clothes.

Hesitantly, Audrey slid down the zipper at the back of her dress. With trembling hands, she slipped the straps off her shoulders. Leaving her powdered dress at her feet. Wendell, who was already naked, hissed in appreciation as she stood before him in her lacy bra.

"Oh, I could work it out." Wendell said happily as he patted her bra-covered breasts.

"Aahhh!" Audrey exclaimed in surprise when Wendell grabbed her bra and suddenly ripped it off.

Audrey tried in vain to cover her exposed breasts, but Wendell slapped at her hands.

"Come on, Audrey. Don't hide something so beautiful from me." Wendell warned her playfully as her hand slid down her flat stomach and caressed her beautiful breasts. "Percy is such a lucky bastard." Wendell whispered absently as he pinched her pink nipples.

Audrey ducked her head in embarrassment as her nipples slowly began to pucker and harden in response.

Wendell reached down and cupped her face, applying light pressure to lift her head so she could look him in the eye. "Hey! There's no reason to be so shy, Audrey." Wendell whispered lovingly as he played with her nipples. "I like that your body is reacting to my touch like this." Wendell assured her and bent to gently kiss her lips.

Audrey tried her best not to return the kiss, but Wendell's experienced lips managed to break her decision. Audrey moaned loudly as Wendell's tongue slipped inside and began to kiss her mouth expertly. Wendell lifted her by the ass, causing Audrey to let out a small cry in her mouth. Not wanting to be dropped, Audrey wrapped her legs around his waist.

Wendell slowly backed away until he slammed against the edge of the bed. Without ceremony, Wendell threw her onto the bed like a rag doll and joined her.

As Audrey settled on the bed, Wendell parted her thighs with his legs and lay down on top of her. Leaning in, Wendell once again captured her lips in a deep kiss.

Audrey, who had already accepted that this was inevitable, decided she might as well enjoy it. For what little she's just experienced, Wendell was certainly the best kisser she's ever had. And he was very attractive. So sex with him wouldn't be a very difficult task. Finally, she wrapped her arms around his neck and added her tongue to the kiss. It didn't take long for both of them to start moaning.

As the kiss continued, soon they began to run out of breath and had to reluctantly stop the steamy kiss, Wendell glad that Audrey finally started to respond and peppered her neck with kisses.

"Mmmm!" Audrey moaned sexually as Wendell moved down her slender neck to her beautiful breasts and slowly began to slide his wet tongue over her nipples. This is amazing, Audrey thought as Wendell began to suck on her sensitive nubs. Soon, she quickly began to feel the juices flowing from her pussy and down her thighs. Overcome by pleasure, she started acting like a whore and desperately started trying to rub her pussy against his hard cock. However, that wasn't enough to push her to the limit. Frustrated, she reached down and grabbed his long, thick cock.

Wendell took her nipple out of her mouth and smiled at her. "Well, someone is in a hurry." Wendell teased Audrey as she pushed him away with her hand.

"Oh, just fuck me you bastard." Audrey growled back at Wendell angrily as he tried to get his cock inside her pussy.

"As you demand." Wendell said very gallantly and with a forceful thrust he pushed her cock deep inside her spouting opening. Wendell didn't wait for her to get used to the length, he just backed away until only her tip was inside her and then began to pound.

Audrey screamed to the heavens as Wendell pounded his cock in and out of her pussy with little or no care for her comfort. Each thrust of her hips nearly pushed her cock inside her womb. She had never been fucked like this in her entire life. The only other person she had sex with was Percy. And he was always very slow and kind. But this kind of hard fuck was a completely new experience and to her surprise, she was finding that she enjoyed it a lot.

Audrey's back arched as Wendell's fingers began rubbing her swollen clit vigorously. Her vagina couldn't handle the amount of pleasure she felt and she exploded like a volcano. Her body shuddered in pleasure and she had to bite Wendell on the shoulder to stop screaming obscenities. Its vibrant walls massaged Wendell's cock, making him see stars behind his eyes.

"Almost there." Wendell grunted. He lifted her legs to his head and bent her in half. Now, with her pussy lifted higher in the air, Wendell had a better angle. The increase in the speed of his thrusts pushed Audrey into her second orgasm of the night.

When Audrey's pussy squeezed him hard, it was too much for Wendell to take too. With one last grunt, balls of him began shooting thick, hot seeds deep into their depths.

"You belong to me now." Wendell told Audrey happily as he finished injecting his load into her fertile uterus. Just to be sure, her seed took root inside her, Wendell waved his hand to make sure not even a drop of his sperm leaked out of her pussy.

As Audrey glared at him, Wendell laughed in satisfaction, and began to move again.