Chapter 8
Elani
When Ales hung up, I shook my head. He was hard-headed, and what were all the sounds in the background? I knew a gun sound when I heard it, but he ignored my question, reminding me I should still be knocked out. What he didn’t know was I was on my way back to dreamland, but Lady woke me up and wanted to cuddle with me. I looked down at her as she laid with her big furry body wrapped around my side. I smiled as I ran my fingers through the soft fur and drifted back to sleep. My body was not ready to be up, and Ales’ words echoed in my ears. A smile spread on my face as I remembered how much trouble I had gotten into when I woke up three days later still spread out on Achilles’ bed. As I slept, the memory came to me with such bliss that all I could do was accept it.
When I awoke, a smile spread all over my face from the pure blissful torture it had went through. I was smiling as though the gods themselves gave me the chance to get into heaven. I turned my face toward the shining sun, and I knew nothing could get this smile off my face, not even if I was late to helping around. I heard the men shouting outside as they practiced. I sank farther into the bed, not wanting to be disturbed, but then I felt a kick at the foot of the bed. I stood quickly and turned to see who was doing that and my heart almost gave out. I placed a hand over my chest and relief washed over me as I saw the familiar face of Helena.
“You frightened me!” I screeched.
She chuckled and shook her head. She threw some clothes at me.
“Head maiden is going to be furious if you don’t come down today.”
I rolled my eyes. “I’ve only been gone the night.”
Helena shook her head and stared at me for a moment in silence. “You’ve been in here for three days! Achilles said we shouldn’t disturb you while he was training. He threatened to have us beheaded if we dared disturbed you while in your slumber.”
I was in total shock as she explained to me I had been in there for three whole days. I swear it had only seemed like hour, or maybe I was asleep much longer than I thought. I hastily grabbed the garment she brought me and slipped it over my upper half. I moved to stand on my trembling limbs, then cleared my throat as the rest of the gown fell to my feet, covering my bottom half.
I looked up as she snickered while I tried to stretch my limbs. I felt him all over me, and how much he adored my body. I cleared my throat louder as I rolled my eyes and braided by hair, making sure not a hair was out of place.
“Shall we go, Helena?” I asked.
She smiled and nodded.
“Let us. Your warrior’s food is getting cold.”
I shook my head at her quip remark of Achilles. She was right though. I had to make sure my warrior was fed and fed hot food at that.
After I took a quick face washing, we went together to the kitchen area. When we arrived, no one said anything about my being gone, so I didn’t speak of it neither. I quickly followed and helped Helena without complaining, even though my legs were going to give out soon. I didn’t get why I wasn’t stable enough to properly walk. When we got outside, I avoided eye contact with Achilles. I didn’t want him to notice how much effect he had on my body, especially now. I felt his eyes as they bore into me while I gently placed their food down at the table outside. I walked back into the kitchen to get more of their food. I straightened my back once more, even though all I wanted to do was go back to bed. I smiled at the warriors and dropped the remainder of their food as they gathered at the tables to eat.
I felt Achilles’ eyes on me from the moment Helena and I stood in the corner as they ate. Helena nudged me, and I looked up at her.
“Your warrior isn’t hungry for food,” she whispered.
I smiled and rolled my eyes, trying to maintain my composure as the men feasted on the food. My eyes betrayed me a moment later as they located Achilles. He wasn’t looking at me as he threw his head back and laughed at something one of the men said. His boisterous laugh sent chills up my spine and I knew I would never stop loving this man.
Before I could turn away, his laughter died down, and he looked my way. The intense look in his green eyes captured me once more, and I was frozen in place. Nothing could have moved me, even if I wanted to, and Achilles knew it. He winked at me, smirking the moment my body reacted to him as if he knew my body better than I did. I watched as his hand shot up, and he beckoned me over with his index finger. My body moved without resistance. I wasn’t upset that it did. If he called me out to the ends of the earth, I would gladly go with him. I didn’t say anything as my body basically glided toward Achilles.
When I got there, I stood in front of him and tried to maintain a neutral expression. He continued to smirk as his arm came around my waist and he sat me down on his lap. I didn’t complain as he went back to eating while he caressed my thigh with his free hand. I looked back at Helena who stood there and winked at me. I tried to hide my smile while shaking my head at her. Achilles noticed and buried his nose in my neck
“Everyone seems to know about us,” he whispered.
I tried to maintain my composure as his hand rubbed my thigh, moving higher and higher. His earthy, sweaty scent took over everything, making me forget about everyone else around us. I wondered if I would ever shy away from his touch, or what I would do if he couldn’t touch me anymore? He nibbled my neck, and I tried to focus on a spot on the table to stop myself from moaning.
He chuckled as his tongue snaked out of his mouth and flicked the tip of my earlobe. My skin broke out into gooseflesh and I clenched my fists. The deep rumble in his voice vibrated through his chest, and coursed through my veins, causing me to feel a plethora of emotions mixed with lust. It was driving me insane to sit there trying to contain myself and not make a complete fool of myself. I wanted to be touched rougher and harder. I wanted Achilles to take me and thrust into me, connecting us, making us one again. My body ached for him as he continued to rain kisses on the spot underneath my ear. I shut my eyes again, losing all sense of caring about anyone around us. I threw my head back and let the sensations of his hands take over my muddling brain.
It was as if the world disappeared the moment I shut my eyes. All I could feel was his hands on my body and his lips on my skin. His kisses burned me to the core, allowing me to escape the reality around us and be transported into bliss. Before Achilles, I didn’t understand what bliss was, but now…now I knew. He was bliss, and I was an addict for it. I craved him in every which way. He was the drug I would never want to let go of, even if they threatened me and wanted to take my life. I could admit that for Achilles I’d gladly give my life up for him, and he knew it.
The sensation was building up in my core as he continued to kiss and nibble on my neck, but what threw me off was when I felt his soft lips on my womanhood. I gasped as his tongue snaked its way lightly flicking the bud. I wasn’t sure what was going on as I was lost. I wanted to open my eyes to make sure I was conducting myself well at the table in front of all his men, yet my lust held me down.
“Let me show you how much I love you, my love.” His voice penetrated my thoughts and it made love to my subconscious.
“Please…” I begged as I began to ride his face as much as I could. I needed him closer.
He continued to make love to me with his tongue, rocking my core, making me yearn for him in such a way that my soul sang out his song. My soul called him out, letting him know it would never depart from him. We both felt the moment my buildup led to my climax. I was in a daze as I tried to open my eyes knowing I would have to face his men, but when I opened my eyes, my world changed.