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The pretty meadow was split in two by a sparkling creek that glittered as the water danced by, around a curve and back into the trees, a mist hovering directly above its surface.
A wooden footbridge connected the two sides. On the far side of the meadow stood a small log cabin with smoke issuing from its chimney.
“We made it,” Alexis panted.
He could hear the smile in her voice, but didn’t quite dare turn around.
The stallion slowed even more. Its hoofs clattered over the bridge, and it finally came to a stop on the other side, where a large trough of water and another with oats and fruit awaited.
“So those berries were just an appetizer,” Tiago said, rolling his eyes.
“Let’s dismount and walk him for a few minutes,” Alexis suggested. “They shouldn’t eat or drink right away after that run.”
“Hear that?” Tiago asked the horse as he gingerly got down. “Your plan for an early dinner got away from you.”
The stallion snorted and tossed his mane.
Alexis laughed and Tiago laughed too, glad they had made it safely, and glad they had each other’s company, even if it was only for a few more days.
16
ALEXIS
An hour later, Alexis eyed the creek. After they had cooled down the horses and eaten a light supper, it was finally time to enjoy the hot springs.
But were they supposed to wear bathing suits or just… get in?
In spite of everything that had happened last night, she was feeling shy all over again about her tiny breasts and big thighs. Would it always be like this? Every single time she wanted intimacy with a partner, would she have to be half mad with desire before she could stop fretting about her body?
She looked up to see Tiago blithely tearing his clothes off.
“What?” he asked, standing on one leg while he peeled his pants off the other.
Before she could answer, he started to wobble.
She giggled as he raced against time to get his pants off and then staggered forward, just saving himself from face planting.
His massive body with its ruby-hued skin looked absolutely perfect in every way. No wonder he wasn’t shy about revealing it.
While she stared, he ran a hand thorough his long hair, revealing more of his beautiful horns, which gleamed in the twilight.
Mother Stars, but he was an incredibly gorgeous man.
“Come on,” he said, tilting his chin up to indicate the creek. “Let’s see if those hot springs are as hot as they say.”
She smiled, but somehow couldn’t move.
Then he was striding toward her, a sexy smile on his face.
“You’re too tired to strip down, aren’t you?” he asked teasingly. “Want me to help?”
She nodded slowly, sparks of desire lighting up her blood already.
He smiled and reached for her, and she closed her eyes. If she didn’t look, she couldn’t see herself. And if she couldn’t see herself, she couldn’t start a downward spiral.
His hands sent delicious shivers down her spine as he slowly and carefully released her slides, and removed every stitch of her clothing.
At last, she felt the final piece hit the ground at her feet, and the cool, crisp air on every inch of her skin.
