Ru’ark waited until the morning light poured through the window before kissing Nelina’s shoulder. He watched as she stretched and stirred before turning around for him. “There you are, you must have slept well with how quiet and still you were.”
She nuzzled against him. “I am glad it was not all a dream.”
He tenderly stroked the back of her head while his mouth came down to her lips and his tongue mingled with hers. “Not a dream, Nelina,” his hands started roaming her body. “Everything has changed between us after last night.”
“It has,” After last night, she was bonded to him as his pleasure slave.
“Turn around, I want more of you.” He waited until she turned on her side with her back to him.
Nelina leaned back, pressing her body against his. “And I you Magus,”
He thrust himself inside of her. “I meant what I said last night, I want to be with you.” He moved within her keeping a slow pace. “We leave tomorrow morning to begin the process of you accepting the Nivecus Waraeu.”
“I’ll be ready.” She bit her lower lip with a gasp of delight.
“Good,” he kept a measured slow insistent rhythm.
She shut her eyes while being swept back to that place where she desired to be.
He increased the pressure while taking a faster, pulsing cadence.
Nelina moved in harmony with him until she shuddered in completion at reaching her peak.
Ru’ark took his own pleasure, filling her with his seed.
Nelina and Ru’ark took their time before leaving the bed, and when they did; Ru’ark was the first to leave in order to have their morning meal arranged. He retrieved his robe from where it had landed the night before. “We shall take today to prepare for our journey, and on the morrow’s dawn we will leave.”
Nelina watched as Ru’ark’s muscles flexed from his back down to his legs as he reached down for his dark blue robe. He always donned the same garment each day. “Since we’re so intimate of late, I have to ask why is it you always wear the same robe all the time?” Although she had the curiosity to ask before, she had never felt comfortable enough to do so.
Ru’ark grinned, “It’s no ordinary garment, it was crafted in Aghadine. Not only does it help to focus my power, it cannot be torn and will never grow dirty. The fabric is made from the silk of the eventide spiders.”
“That’s interesting,” Nelina finished putting on her dress. “I don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to the morning meal, I’m hungry.”
“As am I, you’ve given me quite the appetite Sweetling,” He waited for her to finish and walk over to him and then opened the door leading down. “Let’s be on our way then to eat and to start the day.”
She had yet to see Adar this morning as Nelina passed the Grand Balcony making her way back to her room to prepare for her journey in the morning. It felt good taking a moment to enjoy the smell of the fresh spring blooms in the royal garden which she passed on her way to her chamber. The vaulted ceilings were a familiar sight as she made her way into the hallway preceding the door to her room. Pushing open the large, heavy door to her room Claire was sitting at one of her small table’s chairs with Nelina’s armor draped over her legs as her rag made small circles, pressing the oil deep into the leather keeping it supple, her head popping up to greet Nelina as she stepped into the room. “I did not wish to impose, but when I saw that you were not training with Adar and that your armor was present I thought to ready it for you.” A light flush touched Claire’s high cheekbones. “For your training with Elian,” Changing the subject she grinned, “How was your evening with the Magus?”
“Incredible would be an understatement.” She was glowing with happiness, “The bond I feel with him after last night was far more than anything I could have hoped for.”
“I’m glad that he favors you, and that you had a wonderful night with him.” Claire understood the value of the Magus having an interest in Nelina. Someone with her kindness having a say in Danthamore might cleanse the city from it being such a snake pit. It did not hurt either that her chances of getting Elian to take an interest in her would improve.
Nelina needed to let Claire know about her upcoming travel with Ru’ark. Although she was excited to be going on her journey with him she would miss her talks and time with Claire. “I wanted to let you know that I’ll be leaving out at daybreak with the Magus. I’ll need my armor, sword and other necessities. There are some things I want to pack myself of course.”
“Will Elian and Adar be joining you?” She set the armor she was polishing to the side.
“No, just me and the Magus, it’s far more romantic that way.” She was being playful with Claire since she recognized her friend would be disappointed if Elian left. “Besides, Danthamore needs its Captain of the Guard.”
Standing up Claire hugged Nelina. “Well then my friend, we must get you packed and ready for your departure in the morning.”