Page 60 of The Seeker

Though I’d never done this before, I walked forward, dropping to my knees right in front of Otho.

“Runa, what . . .” Otho trailed off as my hands rubbed the obvious bulge in his pants. Before he could argue, I unlaced them, allowing his cock to spring free. “Hel,” he groaned.

I licked him hesitantly at first, his moans spurring me on until I was confident enough to slide him into my mouth. I bobbed up and down a few times, obsessed with the way his legs shook beneath my palms at the motion.

His fingers dug into my hair, pulling me back. “On the bed,” he commanded, his eyes darkening.

I obeyed, not bothering to remove my breeches. The moment I was seated on the bed without a shirt, Otho was climbing over me, growling as he sucked one of my nipples into his mouth.

I didn’t know if it was because of the weighted bond, or simply because I loved Otho, but I was desperate to have him inside me. I must’ve projected that thought without realizing it, because not even a breath later, Otho was pulling off my breeches, using his thumb to check that was I wet enough, then pushing inside.

Unlike last night, this coupling was quick and within a few thrusts, Otho was twitching inside me.

I assumed that would be the end, and he would leave me to relieve my own arousal, but the moment he pulled out from between my legs, he was pressing his fingers inside of me, returning his lips to my nipple.

He was exceptional with his fingers, and a few moments later, I found my own pleasure, unable to keep myself from crying out his name, only for me to slap a hand over my mouth when I heard knocking.

Otho chuckled, pulling me into his arms. “You were too loud.”

Warmth crawled up my neck and into my cheeks. “Do you think that was Askel or one of the others?” Not that it mattered, it was embarrassing either way.

He placed a kiss beneath my ear. “It doesn’t matter to me either way, as long as they know you’re mine.”

We stayed like that even as we heard voices in the hall and then outside, in front of the inn. Neither of us said it, but we both knew this would be our last moment like this for a while. As such, we wanted to cherish it.

Finally, when it sounded like an entire crowd was gathered outside of the inn, Otho rose from bed and dressed. “I suppose we should prepare for the day before they find trouble. We have a long way to go before we will reach Shianp.”

I wished we could stay in bed all day, but I knew he was right. “Does the trail get easier from here?” I knew it was unlikely, but I was hoping.

He shrugged. “We already climbed the highest peak, but as you’ve seen, this isn’t a popular route, so I can’t promise we won’t run into trouble.”

I frowned as I stood and began collecting my clothes, but something felt off. Like Otho knew something he wasn’t telling me.

Otho finished dressing before me, informing me he would meet me in the reception area, and I finished preparing myself for the day in silence.

Why was it that every time I learned more about him, I felt I knew less?

CHAPTER 20

After completing my meager packing, I allowed myself the luxury of another hot bath before dressing in the second outfit I’d acquired the day before. When I emerged from the bathing room, Ena was standing in our room, her gaze on our loaded packs.

“Everything okay?” I asked cautiously, feeling for her emotions.

“Yes.” She blushed, her hand coming up to brush her cheek. “I spoke with the innkeeper, and she says she has someone who can sell you belladonna.”

My eyebrows raised. “So, why the blush?”

“No reason,” she replied hurriedly, pulling open the door and running down the hall.

I stooped to pick up our bags before following after her, but I knew she was hiding something. We made our way back to the reception area, the innkeeper ducking out the moment she saw us.

I spun on Ena. “Did something happen with Askel?”

She shook her head. “No.” Her emotions said something different, but I kept the observation to myself. “And you know I’m interested in Derek.”

“I remember,” I promised her, “but that doesn’t mean you can’t also have an interest in Askel. After all, we aren’t sure when we will see Derek again.” I left out the part that we didn’t know if we would see him again.

“You really mean that?” Her happiness billowed at my words.