"Why are you sulking?" Isis asked her fellow Priest, "Ever since we've got here you've just been in the worst mood. It's not like you to be this moody."

"I've got a lot on my mind these days." Seto replied as he turned away from her to focus his mind.

"Doesn't have anything to do with the Pharaoh's behavior and the Roman diplomats?"

"No and what?"

"The diplomats from Roman should be arriving twelve days from now. They're going to want to open up a new trading system and from the look of things they'll probably be here just in time for the Pharaoh's wedding, as well." Isis said as noticed Seto's slight look of confusion, "I had a vision of the arrival of the diplomats. Also I've been having visions lately of the birth of a child. I can only assume it's the next heir to the throne since I'm unable to see the face of the child."

"Conception probably happened this morning." Seto said underneath his breath.

"I'm sorry what did you say?"

"Nothing." Seto sighed, "I'm going to retire for today. I can't seem to focus on anything today."

"I was wondering how long your mood would allow you last today." Isis chuckled, "Would you like me to get someone to escort you back?"

"No, I'll be fine by myself."

As Seto left the temple he noticed Atem standing on the outside as he passed. Atem smirked at his Priest he could tell Seto had noticed him but was doing his best to play it off. Seto did his best to keep tabs on Atem's whereabouts as they walked back to the palace. They had a pretty long distance to go and the area they were walking was secluded because of the tall reeds. Seto didn't even have time to blink before Atem had him flat on his back.

"Get off of me!" Seto shouted as he hit Atem directly in the eye. Atem fell back in pain as he cupped a hand over his eye. Seto stared wide eyed at the result of his uncontrolled actions, "I-I-I'm so s-sorry." Seto stammered as he stumbled to his feet, "Are you alright?"

Seto felt his blood run cold when Atem glared at him, "You actually hit me!"

"I-I'm sorry."

Atem took his hand away from his eye and revealed the beginning stages of an impressive black eye. Seto stood frozen in place as he looked at what he had done. When they were younger they'd roughhouse abit but never did they actually leave noticeable bruises. And if it was noticeable it was on the arm or leg never on the face.

"I can't believe you hit me….so hard." Atem chuckled as he stood, "This is going to be interesting."

Atem's POV

The day before I tried to take my Priest in the stables I had a feeling that he would have be up for it but my only guess is that it wasn't a good time. But he's shown me a side of himself that I've always knew was there. That fiery side that punched me in the eye. The fiery side that made me want him even more as every second went by. I nearly dragged him to the exact stable that I managed to only leave several love marks on his beautiful neck but today I'm going to take him in here. I could tell Seto was uneasy laying on the hay and straw but I'd make him forget. I was about to pull off the sash the held everything together and when I held my advisor's voice coming too close to the stable. Even as the Pharaoh I wouldn't want my Priest's public image ruined. Despite my strong desire I forced myself to get off of my priest just in time for Simon Muran to enter the stable. The look he gave us was priceless but I'd seen it many times before.

"What are you doing in here?" he question.

"Seto wasn't feeling well and this was the closest place to lie down in." I told him.

"You do look like you'll gotten too much sun today." He said once he noticed Seto's reddened complexion, "You should go and rest in your room."

"And I'll escort him there myself." I told Simon as I pulled Seto to his feet. I could feel Seto trying to pull his hand out of my grip but I wasn't going to let him get away from me again, "Come along Seto let's get you to bed."

It wasn't an easy task getting my Priest back to his room but after literally dragging him the rest of the way. I finally got what I wanted.

The feeling of being with my Priest was like nothing else I've ever felt before. It was always the same with my concubines and even my soon to be Queen, I was satisfied but bored. However when I'm with my Priest my Seto there was always a sense of newness with every encounter and I was always more than satisfied. But I can't get enough of that feeling. While I'm taking him all I can think about it when I can take him again and when I'm not with him I feel an animalistic crazing to be with him.

I stared down at my Priest his face hadn't stopped blushing since our encounter began in the stables. His swear maybe his body shine and he blue peeping out from his slightly closed lids made him even more arousing.

The way his arms slowing found their way around my neck or shoulders excited me farther. The only thing that would seal the deal would be if he were to, wrap those long smooth legs around me. However he's yet to ever do such a thing but if he ever did I might lose whatever control I do have.

I felt one of his hands leave my shoulder and slowly trail up to my hair. Something he's never done before, but never the less I was even more aroused by it. I turned my head slightly and kissed his wrist lightly. He could hear his breathing deepen and his grip on me tighten. I stopped for a moment to make sure I wasn't hurting him but then the unimaginable happened.

"Pharaoh please don't," he panted, "stop."

I was shocked by his words but nothing could prepare me for what happened next. Those long beautiful legs found their way. Then I noticed the look in his eyes right after it and I lost control.

I left just as quickly as I came. I couldn't help but be embarrassed at the briefness of our encounter.

End POV

Seto sat up just in time to see his chamber doors close. Seto expected to be on his back for a lot longer especially since Atem worked hard getting him there. Not to mention he was actually enjoying it.

So what you think? Are you following the story okay? Hope you're enjoying this!

The next chapter is going to be 12 days later so we can start having some fun and so I can move the plot forward.