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"I would like you to come for an afternoon walk with me at the Giardino degli Aranci," Romulus replied.
"Can't you find anyone else to throw a stick for you? I'm busy," Bellona grumbled. She stared at Rafael. "I have things I need to do today. Important things."
"I won't keep you from your new pet for long, sorella. In fact, I want you to bring the mortal with you."
Bellona growled. "He's not your concern."
"He's one of my citizens. Of course he is my concern. Especially because there's violence all over the city because of you two." Romulus laughed huskily. "Besides, I want to meet the man brave enough to bed you. I was always under the impression you bit their heads off the next day."
Bellona hummed. "You're just jealous I've never found you interesting enough to want to give you a ride."
"I'm not that brave, and I like all my parts where they are. I'll expect to see you at 2 p.m.," Romulus replied.
"You better be buying the gelato," Bellona said and hung up.
Romulus rarely went out of his way with everyday squabbles of the city, so he either had information she needed, or he was worried. Or both.
Either way, she didn't want to argue with him when they had all been getting along recently. He still controlled the city whether anyone knew it or not. Laverna owned the underground, but everything else belonged to him, the Lupo Di Roma.
Bellona stayed on good terms with both deities as much as possible because they could hold grudges for centuries. She still was mad at Laverna for taking Rafael, but that would pass. They had other things to worry about.
Bellona rolled over and took in Rafael, wrapped in her sheets like a pretty present. It was obscene how anyone could look so sexy after only a handful of hours of sleep.
Rafael had been so gentle with her the night before. He had ensured she had eaten the food Set had made for her and drunk enough water before tucking her in bed and wrapping himself around her. If it had been anyone else, she would have told them to fuck off and stop babying her. Rafael, once again, was the exception. She liked him taking care of her.
Her wound had healed enough that she now had a golden starburst of scar tissue on her side. Just another to add to the collection. Rafael didn't seem to mind any of her scars, which made her feel things she couldn't really process. It was like her chest wasn't big enough to contain them.
Bellona was still staring at him when his hazel eyes opened. His sleepy smile made heat and longing burn through her.
"What are you doing awake?" he murmured.
"Romulus wants to meet with us. I thought this would be settled without getting his attention too much, but no such luck," Bellona replied. She stroked her fingertips over his chest because she couldn't be so close and not touch him.
Rafael propped his head up on a pillow. "Should I be worried?"
"About Rom? No. We know where we stand with each other. He knows if he threatens you, I'll turn him into a new wolf skin rug."
Rafael's eyes widened. "Wait, are you telling me he actually turns into a wolf?"
"Every full moon without fail. We don't need to deal with him until this afternoon." Bellona bit her bottom lip. "I told him I had things to do this morning."
"Oh? What kind of things? Because you are meant to rest after getting so hurt last night," Rafael asked disapprovingly.
"Things like sucking your pretty dick and then riding you so hard you see the face of god." Bellona waved her hand carelessly. "You know, important things."
Rafael stroked his fingers over the curve of her cheek. "You are the only god I want to see when I'm coming, bella dea."
"Excellent answer," Bellona replied. She kissed her way over the sharp ridge of his collarbone and traveled down to suck on one of his nipples.
Rafael stroked his hands over her arms. "Are you sure you're healed enough? I don't want to hurt you."
"I'm fully healed, Rafael. There isn't much that Circe's moley can't fix." Bellona flicked her tongue over his nipple again. "I'd only stop wanting you when I'm dead."
Rafael laughed softly. "Then do as you will, goddess."
Bellona took her time to enjoy every part of him. Their lovemaking had been frantic or focused on her so far, and she wanted him to feel as cherished as she did. She mentally cataloged every sweet little sound he made. She unwrapped the sheets from him and ran her fingertips over his hardening cock.
Rafael wasn't remotely shy or self-conscious. He put his hands behind his head and watched the show. Bellona didn't know why she found that so damn sexy.
