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Chapter 4 - Dream

Rhade lay on his bunk on the Maru once again staring into the semi-darkness that surrounded him. Then the woman appeared seated on the edge of the bunk. Like in his last dream all he could make out was a faint outline that told him that it was a woman.

"You've made it one day," a finger traced Rhade's lips.

Rhade just lay there trying to find any clue as to who she was. "Who are you?"

"Not yet Telemachus."

"Why?"

"The deal was a week."

Rhade caught the hand that had started to move over his bare chest easing him with only slight contact. "Why won't you tell me who you are?"

"I don't want you to know."

"Why?"

"To see if you can do it," she pulled her hand out of his.

"Please, who are you?" Rhade rested his hand on her arm.

"Someone who cares."

"Why are you doing this?"

She paused before answering brushing some hair off his forehead, "I care about you Telemachus."

"That explains nothing," Rhade felt an involuntary shiver go through him at her touch.

"You've wanted me for a long time, but you have to earn me."

"How?"

"Go through with our deal."

"How do you know?"

"How do I know what?" She shifted and Rhade let his hand drop slightly surprised when it came to a rest on her thigh.

"What I do."

"I'm not just a dream Telemachus," she shifted again until her thigh was pressed against his side. She didn't seem to mind his hand resting on her other thigh so he left it there. Now one of her hands was resting on his shoulder while the other traced the muscles of his chest. "I am real."

"What will I get if I do this?"

"Wait and see. You'll like it though."

"What is it?"

"Not yet. I'll be more than happy to tell you in a week."

"If you're real why are you in my dream?"

"Wait and find out."

Rhade studied her tracing lazy circles on her thigh with his thumb. "Are you real?" He whispered.

"Yes," her hand moved to tracing his abs.

"How will I know you?"

"Trust me you will."

"How?"

"You ask too many questions," she slipped two fingers under the waistband of his boxers.

Rhade grabbed her wrist once again, "how will I know you?"

As before she pulled her wrist out of his grip, "don't worry you will. Here's another reminder if you do forget."

She pressed him into the bunk. Her bare skin came in contact with his sending a shiver straight through him. Her skin was soft and warm as if she'd just taken off her shirt. She started with light kisses on his abs and worked her way up his body. Rhade tilted his head back as she nipped at his neck. Finally she ran her tongue over his lips before pressing her own to them. Her hands trailed down his arms until they came in contact with his fully extended boneblades.

"As I said you still want me," she whispered. Her breath was hot on his neck.

"Who are you?"

"Six more days Telemachus."

"Please."

"We have a deal so you'll wait."

"How will I know you?"

"I've already answered that. You have to trust me."

"Can I at least see you?"

"Not yet," she nibbled on his bottom lip.

"Why not?" Rhade tried to pull her into another kiss but she pulled back with a small laugh.

"Suspense."

"What will you do if I don't go through with this?"

"I don't want to have to tell you."

"What will you do?"

"Nothing."

"What do you mean."

"You won't get what I have planned if you don't do it."

Rhade reached up feeling her cheek she felt familiar, like a long lost memory. He couldn't help but give a small smile as he thought about the three women she could be. Either one would be kind of fun. Now all he had to do was make it through the rest of the week, "six days and you'll tell me?"

"Yes Telemachus."

"I'll do it."

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