Aurelian went into his ensuite bathroom and returned with a tube of aloe gel. He put some into his hands and rubbed them together to warm it up then went to work on Kait’s swollen globes.This is certainly not a hardship.He rubbed the lotion tenderly into her bottom.
“Mmmm,” said Kait happily. She lifted her head. “Why do I feel like I’m a little drunk?”
Aurelian chuckled. “It’s called sub space,” he explained. “Your brain and body release all kinds of chemicals during BDSM play.” He continued to spread the gel over Kait’s cheeks, massaging it into her skin. “The sensation is similar to getting high. But we need to be mindful of sub drop.”
“Sub drop?” Kait asked sleepily.
“After care is tremendously important. You need to know you’re safe and cared for. Otherwise, you can crash and feel intensely scared and vulnerable. That’s called sub drop,” explained Aurelian.
“Idofeel safe,” murmured Kait into a pillow, as Aurelian’s hands moved from her bottom to her back and shoulders, stroking and soothing her. “But I’m so thirsty. Can I have a drink of water?”
Aurelian smiled. “Of course,cherie.”Good grief, she gets more adorable with everything she does. He moved off the bed and brought her a glass of cold water from the bathroom. He helped her sit up, and she drank greedily.
“God, that was so good!” Kait said.
“More aftereffects of the scene. All of your senses will be more intense for a little while, and it’s not uncommon to feel dehydrated.”
“Wow,” said Kait. She rolled onto her side and smiled at him. “Pretty smart for such a hunk,” she teased.
“I have my moments.”
Kait yawned. “I think I might just rest my eyes a little,” she murmured sleepily.
Aurelian pulled the blanket over her. “You do that, Kait,” he said, smiling.
She closed her eyes and nestled her head into the pillow. Aurelian lay next to her and watched her fall asleep.
So…this is love, Ari. This is what love feels like. It’s glorious and scary and wonderful.He sighed and let his head hit the pillow.
What the hell do I do now?
