“I’ll get you a towel,” I mumbled, moving to push myself off Ellowyn, but her arms and legs banded around my torso.
“No,” she said. “I want to feel you in me for as long as I can.”
My cock twitched again at her words.
“Godsdamn, woman. You don’t know what that does to me,” I groaned into her neck as she giggled.
Eventually I rolled off her, my dick slipping through our combined releases, and I watched in fascination as it slowly oozed from her center, coating her lips and thighs.
“You look like mine,” I admitted on a low growl as her hand lazily caressed my hair.
“That’s because I am yours,” she said softly before rolling so she could lay against my chest.
Ellowyn traced soft circles against my chest as my hand caressed the skin on her arm.
“Tell me about the Academy,” she said.
I blew out a breath and pushed my sweaty hair from my forehead.
“It’s been . . . interesting.”
“How so?”
“The cadets have discerned my previous heritage as Cael in the Matriarch’s army. There are some understandably hard feelings. Navigating the threats and jeers has been exhausting, but it’s not anything I can’t handle.”
“Maybe my presence will help with that?” Ellowyn offered.
How was she still so sweet after everything? Thinking of me before her own reputation.
I kissed her forehead in thanks.
“I think it’s best if we keep our distance for now,” I whispered and felt her stiffen in response, her ministrations ceasing.
“What? Why?”
I tightened my hold on her as she tried to squirm away. “It’s not that I don’t want to be associated with you, Ellowyn. Gods, it’s the only thing I reallydowant. But you’re already married to Lord d’Refan. If you’re seen with me, cavorting with me, starting a friendship with me?—”
“We’re well past friendship, Torin,” she said dryly, and I chuckled.
“That we are, my love. But my point stands. You have a reputation to maintain and it’s not one that I can ruin. Not if you want to do any good here while you can.” I didn’t mention that my goal was to get her out of Vespera before she even had that chance. She’d be able to do good, it would just be by my side asmyqueen.
“Okay,” she whispered into my chest, nuzzling close. “If that’s what you think is best.”
“I do, sweetheart. But I don’t like it.”
Felix softly knocked on the door before peeping his head inside. Reflexively, I covered Ellowyn’s naked body with my own, even though I had nothing to fear with the older Pleasure Mage.
“Time is up, my lady,” he said softly, and I felt Ellowyn tense under me. “You have a few minutes before your husband will come looking for you in your room. You should be there by then.”
He paused, waiting for Ellowyn’s response.
“Thank you, Felix,” she said, tiredness lacing her tone.
Felix nodded once. “My purpose is fulfilled. May Fate guide and keep you,” he intoned cryptically before closing the door.
Ellowyn and I dressed in tense silence. Once we were clothed again, I grabbed her face in both of my hands and brought her mouth to mine in a searing kiss.
“I’ll see you soon, my queen,” I mumbled against her lips before kissing her once more. “I’ll see you soon.”
