Chapter 28
Mera's Point Of View
After showering, I called to my handmaiden Tianna to help me get ready. The beautiful blond nymph with teal eyes and a kind smile appeared in a rose colored light a few moments later.
She helped me into the dress, the same purple one Cronus said he wanted me to wear. The Rose Diamond, that huge pink diamond cut into the shape of an open rose, hung on its adamantine chain around my neck, the color looked beautiful with the dress. I also wore Ariston's adamantine watch with small sapphires set into the face.
"Tianna, would you get me the earrings Ariston gave me for my birthday?" I asked her. "The ones that look like my mare Luna?"
"Of course my lady." She replied and they appeared in her hands.
I took them and looked at them, admiring their beauty. They were dangle earrings, each made of a solid diamond that was carved to look like my horse Luna galloping. Her body was made of black diamond, her mane, tail and forelock made of white and her eyes made of blue. Ariston gave these to me on my eighteenth birthday, just a few months before he disappeared.
I put them in and sat down in front of my mirrored vanity for Tianna to do my hair, leaving most of it loose and braiding a few parts back, pinning in a blue diamond here and there.
I began thinking about Jason, wondering if he was okay. I worried for him, I could see how troubled he was. I could hardly believe that he almost kissed me… but what was even more shocking was that I almost let him. I have no idea why my body reacts in such a way to his, perhaps it is because I have not made love in a while. There is something about Jason, but I cannot put my finger on what.
Then there was that… vision I saw when he kissed my cheek. It was so real, I could feel everything as if it were happening right then. I did not know why I saw that or what it could be. Thinking on it left me confused and wondering.
I thought of Cronus, a smile coming to my lips. There does not seem to be anything I can do about what I feel for him, and it is only getting stronger by the day. I knew where things were headed for us, passionate kisses and a warm bed. I wondered what it would be like, making love to him. Ariston was my first and I had fully intended him to be my last, a part of me still wants that, which is what holds me back from taking this step with Cronus. I could not imagine it being as wonderful as it is with Ariston… but kissing Cronus is so amazing and intense that it only makes sense that making love to him should be the same.
I was still so conflicted, wanting Cronus so badly, but not wanting to be with anyone other than Ariston. I worried about what it would mean for Cronus and I to make love, if it would end up hurting Ariston. That I could not bear, but he had been adamant in wanting me to be with Cronus.
This would not be the first time I went back and forth in my thoughts about Cronus. I wished more than anything that I could talk to Ariston. I knew I needed to talk to someone, someone who understands things like this, feeling powerful emotions for more than one man.
"Is there anything else my lady?" Tianna asked and I looked up at her to see that she was finished with my hair.
"No, thank you." I said to her and she bowed her head in respect and teleported out.
I already knew the goddess I should be talking to about my emotions, concerns and confusions.
"Ennina?" I called out and she appeared a few moments later in that beautiful golden light.
"Yes my dear?" She asked.
"I need someone to talk to." I said to her.
She sat on my bed and patted the spot next to her.
"What is wrong?" She asked as I sat down next to her.
"Nothing is wrong," I said. "I am just so confused and worried and I cannot seem to make sense of anything."
"Tell me what troubles you." She said.
"I know that I want to make love to Cronus, and I know that he wants me as well," I told her. "Yet something still holds me back. I feel… I do not know."
"You wonder if it is right." She said. "To make love to another while the man you love is locked away somewhere." I nodded.
"How can it be right to act on what I feel for Cronus?" I asked her. "I should just wait out theses last few months and be with Ariston."
"But you still want Cronus, your body hungers for his." She said and I nodded, wondering how she knows exactly how I feel.
"The thought of giving myself to Cronus…" I paused as tears began to form in my eyes. "It feels like I have given up on finding Ariston, that I am moving on," My voice caught in my throat and I did what I could to take a deep breath, but that was difficult. "But there is no moving on from Ariston, no matter what I may feel for Cronus, he could never replace Ariston in my heart, in my soul, in my life." My voice broke on the last word and I began to cry.
Ennina wrapped her arms around me and I held onto her as I cried out all of these pains and emotions, everything I have been trying not to face.
"I know Cronus better than almost anyone does." Ennina told me. "He loves you, but no part of him would ever want to try and replace Ariston in your life. He wants to make you happy, he knows that he brings you peace and even joy, and you know that he will take good care of you and let you go when the time comes." Ennina pulled back to look into my eyes. "What are you truly afraid of?" She asked, and suddenly, I understood.
"I am afraid of falling in love with him." I told her what I had just come to realize. "And I know the magnitude and likeliness of that possibility… I feel so close to falling for him that is scares me out of my wits and I know that we will only become closer after having made love."
"Do you need Cronus?" Ennina asked.
"I need Ariston." I told her.
"But do you need Cronus as well?" She asked. When I did not answer she smiled softly, her head tilting to the side just a bit. "There is no shame in loving more than one man. Whether it is now or twenty years from now, you are going to have to face what you feel for Cronus."
"Why do I have to feel this for him? Why?" I asked as I began crying.
"Perhaps because you need to." She said as she rubbed my back.
"Ariston is what I want, he is what I need." I said. "Things were not supposed to be like this, it is supposed to be just Ariston and I for the rest of forever."
"I felt exactly the same way for Cronus once." She told me.
"Then Medusa." I said and saw her take a deep breath.
"Yes, then Medusa tried to steal him away and I was stupid enough to let her." Ennina said, much of the warmth gone from her voice. "Thankfully, Cronus did not want her. It was my own fault we were apart for so long after he swore to me to never touch another woman again. It was because of my own foolish pride that I would not let myself forgive him. I will tell you this much Mera, pride will get you nowhere in love." She shook her head and her eyes refocused on me.
"And now you truly do not mind me being with Cronus?" I asked her. "I could not bare to hurt you or Sif like Medusa did."
"Things have changed between Cronus and I, though I do not love him any less." She told me. "I know that you love him, perhaps not as much as you love my brother, but you do you love him. I have no problem with him making love to you, it is what you need."
"I know," I told her. "I simply worry about the implications of this. What happens when I find Ariston?" I asked her. "I will not leave him for Cronus."
"You could marry them both." She suggested with a smile.
"That is you, that is not me." I told her. "That is not who I want to be. I want to be Ariston's loving and faithful wife. I see that having multiple husbands' works for you and them and that you are all very happy… I just cannot see that kind of life for me."
"You think I ever imagined this for myself?" Ennina asked softly with a smile, her voice so kind and understanding. "We have no power over who we love or who loves us. I know it is not easy to accept that you want more than one man," She told me. "Especially if you were raised to believe that that it is supposed to be two people in a relationship. While monogamy works so beautifully for those who get it right, it is not for everyone. Even some of the mortals have come to understand this. If you love more than one man deeply and truly, if you cannot imagine your life without the both of them in it, then there is nothing wrong with being with them both.
"Never be afraid to love, and love deeply. To love is to live. It may be easier to shut yourself off from it from time to time, but it is not worth it. Do not fight and deny your feelings for someone. That will only lead to repression and resentment, then those feelings will come out in a burst in the wrong moment. Accept your feelings, find a way to understand them or it is not going to be pleasant." As she finished I nodded.
"It is not easy." I said.
"It never is." She said. "I have been through this before. Marrying my husbands, choosing to be with them, was easily one of the best decisions I ever made."
"It is a little soon to talk of marriage." I said. "I know that I am going to marry Ariston… but I am not even completely certain of the extent of my feelings for Cronus at the moment."
"There is time." Ennina told me with her comforting crooked smile, a trait she got from Zeus who also passed it along to my beloved Ariston.
"Your daughters are lucky to have you for a mother." I told her.
"I am blessed to be their mother." She told me, her smile growing.
Ennina held out her hand to me and within her palm was a golden seed that would prevent pregnancy for two months. Ennina took my hand and placed it in my palm before closing my fingers around it.
"Just in case." She told me. I nodded.
"Thank you, for everything." I said to her.
"I am always here for you Mera." She said to me, and with that, teleported out.
I looked at the seed for a time before popping it in my mouth, just in case.
After sitting on my bed and thinking for a while, a knock came on my door.
"Mera?" It was my mother's voice.
"Come in." I said and she did.
My mother looked beautiful in her long pink gown, I had bought it for her when we went shopping with my grandmother back when I brought Ariston to meet my family for the first time.
"You look stunning." She said. I got up and hugged her tight.
"So do you. I love you mom." I said to her.
"I love you sweetheart." She said as she held me, careful not to mess up my hair. "Please know, that no matter what you choose, your father and I will always love you."
I closed my eyes, I had all but forgotten that she saw me kissing Cronus. I pulled back and took a deep, shaky breath.
"Ariston told me to be with Cronus." I told her. "I thought he was being ridiculous… I never imagined I would come to want to. There are many among the immortals who have more than one spouse or have a lover, I just do not know if it is right. One thing I do know is that this changes nothing between Ariston and I." My mother placed her hand on my cheek with her smile that I have always loved.
"If being with Cronus is what you want, then please do not worry about what your father and I will think." She said to me with a smile that brought tears to my eyes. "It may be a bit… new age for us, but we would never think any less of you for it." I nodded and hugged my mother again.
"I love you mom." I said again.
"I love you my darling daughter." She told me once again. "Cronus is waiting for your downstairs, he is looking very handsome." I smiled and wiped my eyes.
I looked myself over in the mirror. My hair still looked perfect and the gown was stunning, I smiled knowing that Cronus was right, it did bring out my eyes. It was of a simple sheath silhouette of crinkled silk with thick silk straps and a deep V-neck in the front and back of the gown. The back of the dress had a lace cutout, I supposed that the style has been extremely popular since Bella's wedding dress in Breaking Dawn. Ariston's adamantine watch with sapphires set into the face looked perfect, as did the earrings he gave me for my birthday and the Rose Diamond on my neck.
I picked up the beaded shall and slung it over my arms before picking up my dark blue purse. I walked out of my room and to the staircase, Cronus was standing at the landing, his eyes roaming over myself and my gown in silent wonder before our eyes met. He looked unbearably handsome in a tux, his vest that showed a bit was the same color as my dress. His short, straight black hair was parted on the side and combed over as always. His bright pale green eyes stood out beautifully next to his cinnamon skin.
I took a deep breath and made my way down to Cronus, feeling much more at peace now that I was in his presence again. Cronus raised his hand and gently caressed away a tear I did not know I had shead, his hand lingering on my cheek.
"Are you alright?" He asked, I nodded, I was alright now that I was in his presence. I let out a sigh and he kissed my lips tenderly.
"That was exactly what I needed." I told him when the kiss ended and opened my eyes to see his smile.
"Lets go, your parents and grandmother are already in the limo." He held his arm out for me and I slipped mine through.
"What about Ennina and Thor?" I asked.
"They will be arriving on their own." He said as he led me outside.
I got into the back of the limo with Cronus. My mother and father were sitting on the left side and my grandmother Marie was on the right. They were all dressed up, my grandmother in a stunning silver gown and my dad was wearing a tux.
"Dad, you look so handsome." I said. I had not seen him all done up in a tux in quite a while.
"Thank you Mera," He told me with an affectionate smile. "You look beautiful."
"I did not tell you how beautiful you look tonight, did I?" Cronus asked and I looked at him where he sat by my side and returned the smile.
"I do not believe you did." I said to him.
"You are breathtaking." He told me, I could see the truth in his eyes all to well.
"I suppose it is a good thing gods to not need to breath then." I said and he laughed.
"We may not need to breath, but it is still a nice luxury to smell sweet things." His voice was soft as he looked into my eyes, I laughed softly as I realized he was flirting with me yet again. He was very good at it, subtle enough that you would barely notice it unless you knew what to look for.
I nearly kissed him when my father cleared his throat and I turned away from Cronus and he took my hand within his own warm one, intertwining our fingers. I looked to him, smiling into his beautiful eyes again. I laid my head on his shoulder for the rest of the ride.
Cronus, Aaron's mother is still trying to get he and I back together, so I would prefer to steer clear of her as often as we can, I thought to him and he gave a bit of a nod. Thank you.
Aaron's mother Jaclyn Rockford was a nice enough woman, with sandy blond hair that she passed on to her son and pretty French features. Once she got to know me, she loved that Aaron and I were together, though at first, she thought I was with him just for his money. She even called me up a few months ago, trying to get Aaron and I back together. I was joyously with Ariston at the time of course and told her that it was simply not possible since we had found such perfect bliss with other people.
We pulled through the front gates of the Rockford Estate an hour after we left my parents house. When Aaron and I were together, we loved living so close to each other since we both went home for the summers from Blueridge Prep. Aaron and I truly did have a wonderful relationship and I am beyond grateful that we are still such good friends and that he has found his soul mate in Kallisto.
Once we arrived, we all walked into the stunning brick mansion and through the halls to the white grand ballroom. My hopes of avoiding Aaron's mother were immediately stomped out.
"She found us." Cronus said to me quietly.
"Mera!" Aaron's mother called out to me with a trace of her French accent as she came over to me and gave me a hug. "It is so good to see you again! How have you been?"
"It is nice to see you as well Mrs. Rockford." I said to her as she kissed my cheek.
"I have told you before, call me Jaclyn." She said then looked at Cronus with a smile. "You must be Ariston."
My smile faltered a bit as Ariston came into my mind and I took a deep breath, clutching onto Cronus tighter, grateful that he talked me into being my date tonight. Thankfully, Cronus saved me from having to answer Aaron's mother.
"I am afraid you are mistaken," He said to her with a kind smile. "I am merely Mera's companion for the evening and her good friend." He held out his hand.
"Cronus Titan." He introduced himself and I suddenly laughed.
Cronus glanced at me with a smile and Jaclyn looked at me oddly at my outburst, clearly wondering if I had lost my mind, perhaps I have. It just struck me funny that he would choose that as a last name. He is a Titan though, one of the old families of the gods.
"Jaclyn Dobra Rockford." Aaron's mother introduced herself as she turned her attention back to Cronus and placed her hand in his, which he properly kissed as she blushed a bit and he let her hand go.
"You raised a fine son in Aaron." Cronus said.
"Thank you, he is my pride and joy." Jaclyn beamed before looking at me again. "I must say that I was surprised to hear of your engagement, you are so young."
"Age has nothing to do with it," I told her. "I love Ariston, he loves me, he asked me to become his wife and I accepted with every fiber of my being. It is a simple as that."
"And he is Kallisto's father?" She asked, I smiled and nodded.
"Kallisto is extraordinary," I told her. "You could not ask for anyone better or more suited for Aaron."
"I could," She said, smiling meaningfully at me.
"That will never be." I told her.
"If you will excuse us." Cronus said, he seemed to sense my growing upset and unease and guided me away from Jaclyn and into the sea of people.
"Thank you." I said under my breath and Cronus nodded. I held onto his arm a little tighter as we made our way over to where Kallisto and Aaron stood.
Kallisto was a vision, her pale blond curls elegantly pulled up. Her pure white strapless gown hugged her curves perfectly with its mermaid silhouette while a gathered blue sash went around her waist that matched her sky blue eyes, he fathers eyes. The dress had a sweetheart neckline and for jewelry Kallisto wore a choker necklace made of pure white diamonds and aquamarines.
Aaron, who stood at Kallisto's side, looked just as handsome. His sandy blond hair was combed back and he wore a pure white suit with some simple sky blue scrollwork on the edges of his sleeves along with a black dress shirt. His sage green eyes sparkled with joy as he looked at the goddess he loves.
I noticed that they were talking with the members of our unit from the Army of Descendants. I thought it was wonderful that he invited them. John let out a whistle as I walked up with Cronus.
"Looking good Mera." He said with his usual wide grin.
"Alright, shut up." I said with a bit of a smile. This was the same Descendant who was making 'innuendos' at the surprise birthday party Ariston threw for me on Olympus before we came to Pescadero.
"You wound me my lady." John said, pretending to be hurt. I glanced up at Cronus to see him smirking.
"Happy birthday Aaron." I said to him, walking up to him and hugging him, placing a kiss on his cheek.
"Thank you." He said to me, kissing my other cheek. "And thank you for coming, you did not have to." He told me as we let go of each other.
"Like I would miss your birthday." I said to him. "I cannot believe I almost forgot."
"It is completely understandable." Aaron assured me. "How was my mother?" Aaron asked apprehensively.
"Still scheming to get us back together." I said, then glanced at Kallisto. "I am sorry." She smiled to me then looked up at Aaron.
"I am not worried, not even Aphrodite herself could take him from my side." She said with a smile and Aaron kissed her. I greeted the rest of my unit and we talked and laughed a bit.
"My gods she is beautiful tonight." Cronus said softly a while later.
I followed his line of sight to see Ennina entering on Thor's arm, her eyes on Cronus as a stunning crooked smile gracing her perfect full lips. Ennina truly was a vision, her long brown curls were piled on top of her head and diamonds sparkled from where they had been seamlessly pinned in to look as if the precious stones stayed their by magic. Her long dark blue velvet dress fit her like a glove with a high neckline, the trumpet skirt flowing down to the floor gracefully and around her neck, her pendant that matches her husbands laid upon the blue velvet of her gown.
Thor looked handsome as well, instead of a classic black tux, his suit was made of dark green velvet with gold scroll work along every edge and on the high collar. The dress shirt he wore was white and had no tie, choosing to leave a few buttons open instead. His rich red hair and beard were as neat as ever, his pearlescent skin glowing slightly golden as a gods' should, and his emerald green eyes sparkled with joy as he glanced at his wife. As they turned away from us, I saw that Ennina's dress was backless.
"What about Sif?" I asked Cronus and he chuckled a bit as his face glowed ever so slightly golden.
"You do not need to worry about Sif tonight." He told me.
"I thought Thor was going to be with Ennina tonight?" I asked him and Cronus' smile widened as he gave me a meaningful look before speaking.
"They have always been good at sharing." He stated, still smiling.
"Oh." Was all I said as I understood his meaning and not what but whom they would be sharing tonight.
I felt a bit ridiculous for not coming to that conclusion on my own, it made me feel a little naive. It was not as if I never knew that that kind of thing happened… it was simply not something I thought about much. I could not imagine ever wanting to share Ariston like that, I wanted all of his touches to be for me alone.
"Would you care for a dance?" Cronus asked.
"Yes, thank you." I said to him.
Cronus led me to the floor where he respectfully took me into his arms. We waltzed to the beautiful music, Cronus is an incredibly graceful dancer. We danced to the next few songs as well, I laughed during the quickstep as he spun me around and around almost like in the king and I. But when a slow song came on, all I could think about was dancing with my Ariston. And truth be told, I was worried that I would get so lost in the music and in Cronus' embrace that I would end up kissing him in front of all of these people.
"I am going to get some air." I told Cronus. "I need a few moments to myself." He nodded and kissed my hand.
I walked away and went out onto the balcony, closing the door behind me. The cool breeze blew across my skin and thankfully I was alone. The view of Los Angeles was beautiful and the music from the ballroom could still be heard. Aaron and I used to sneak out here and kiss while his mother was throwing her famous parties.
"May I say how truly beautiful you look tonight my lady?" Jason's voice came from behind me and made me smile.
I turned and looked at him and the sight took my breath away for a moment. He stood there in a perfectly fitted black silk tux, his hands in his pockets as he watched me. I could not get over this feeling that I knew him, from his pale skin, to his pale blue eyes and black curls. The lines of his strong face and jaw and even the smile on his face made me look into his eyes, trying to understand this feeling of familiarity.
"What are you doing here?" I asked him.
"Risking life and limb to ask you for a dance." He said with that smile.
"You don't give up do you?" I asked him.
"No." He said with a smile that made me smile as he held his hand out to me.
I smiled and took his hand, he placed his hand on my lower back as my hand went to his shoulder and he held my hand to his chest and my body close to his.
"Watch your hand," I told him with a smile. "A few inches lower and I would be inclined to slap you." He laughed and I smiled.
"As you say." He said as we began to slow dance.
"You clean up well." I said, speaking of his tux.
"I hoped you would like it." He said to me.
Jason leaned in closer and we just danced in silence cheek to cheek, it was surprisingly comforting.
"How are you?" He asked, I smiled, liking how he always seems to ask that.
"Better." I told him.
This comfort I found in his arms made me lost in the moment and no other thoughts crossed my mind, there was just peace and a kind of relief from my thoughts.
"Why are you here with me?" I asked him.
"Because this is where I want to be." He told me softly, his voice full of meaning.
I sighed and we stopped dancing as I stepped away from him and walked to the balcony again, looking out over the city lights as Jason came to stand beside me.
"You want something from me that I cannot give." I told him.
"I have no control over what I want," Jason said. "And that is you. I need you."
"Why?" I asked, looking into his eyes as I turned to him.
"Do you truly want me to answer that question?" He asked. I sighed and looked back to the landscape. He reached out and balanced one of my earrings on his finger. "Just like Luna." He said.
"Ariston gave them to me for my eighteenth birthday." I told him. "Among a few other gifts."
"Like the ring?" He asked and I looked at my engagement ring.
"No, this he gave me the night before." I told him with a smile. "We already knew we were going to get married, we had talked about it and agreed, but Ariston wanted my fathers permission. After getting it, he brought me to Olympus for dinner and after slow dancing he brought me to a beautiful view of the sun rising where roses and rose petals surrounded us. After taking my hand in his and speaking words that were as beautiful as they were true, he got down on one knee and presented me with this ring. The only word I could get out through my tears of joy was 'yes.'" I sighed at the memory. "You are certain that he is safe and not being harmed?" I asked Jason. My eyes met his, he was watching me, and he nodded.
"I gave you my word." He said.
I gazed into his eyes amazed by how strongly I am drawn to him. First Cronus and now Jason, what is wrong with me?
A new song began playing and Jason held his hand out for mine again. I smiled and accepted the offer. Once again he pulled me in close and danced with me and once again I was amazed and confused by the connection I felt with him.
"Do you ever think about me?" Jason asked and I wondered why his voice was so familiar.
"Only lately." I told him. "I worry about you." He sighed, it sounded like a happy sigh, and I smiled.
"I must admit that you constantly occupy my thoughts." He said, I pulled back and looked into his eyes.
"Why are you telling me this?" I asked, wanting an answer. He raised his hand and placed it upon my cheek, caressing the skin there ever so slightly.
"Should it not be obvious?" He asked, his eyes tender. "Do you not see what I feel for you?" He began leaning down but I looked away.
"Please do not kiss me." I begged him.
"Why not?" He asked. "You allowed Cronus to kiss you."
"That was different." I told him. "Jason, I cannot kiss you."
"You can." He said softly, his breath washing across my forehead. "What is the harm in one kiss?"
"I have already given away one kiss to many." I told him. "I want to be faithful to Ariston." He placed his index finger under my chin so that my eyes would meet his.
"Then surely, if you can kiss Cronus, sharing one kiss with me would not be such a betrayal." He said softly.
Before I knew what was happening, Jason leaned down and our lips met in a slow, long kiss that had me holding him closer. It felt like… coming home. While our lips were joined I saw another flash in my mind.
"I will be with you forever Jason," I said to him softly. "I am yours."
Our lips parted and we still clung to each other.
"Lyra." He whispered against my lips as if it were my name.
When I realized what he had done, what I had done in kissing him back, I put my hands on his chest and pushed him away.
"How dare you kiss me!" I yelled at him. "You have no right!"
"Mera, please," He said softly as he took a step towards me.
"Stay away from me Jason!" I said to him. "I never want to see your face again."
I saw the hurt on his face, the devastation at my words, and for a moment I wanted to wrap my arms around him and tell him I did not mean it. Then I realized what I had done and turned around and ran away from him.
I went back into the party and walked around as quickly as I could to find Cronus. He smiled when he saw me, the smile quickly faded away as he saw the tears I was trying to hold back glistening in my eyes. He excused himself from the conversation he was in and quickly came over to me.
"Get me out of here." I told him with tears in my eyes.
He nodded and wrapped his arm around me as we made our way outside. All the while he was looking around with protective eyes, almost as if he were daring someone or thing to try and touch me. Once we were out of sight, Cronus teleported us away as I clutched onto him and buried my face in his chest. He still held me close once he resumed his form as I took shaky breaths.
"Tell me what happened," Cronus asked, his voice intent. "Did someone hurt you?"
"Not intentionally." I told him, I could hardly breath. "Jason kissed me… and worse yet… I kissed him back. What is wrong with me? What kind of woman am I that I would kiss him back?" Cronus sighed and rubbed my back.
I could not take all of these emotions going on within me, I needed a distraction and I needed it now. I looked up at Cronus and kissed him deeply, he responded to my lips instantly and for a moment in time, there was only he and I.
"Undress me." I whispered to him, looking into his eyes.
"Are you certain you want this tonight?" He asked and I nodded.
His hand slid slowly up my side and I closed my eyes at the feeling, letting it take over. He gently unzipped the zipper at the side of my dress, then his hand caressed the smooth skin that was exposed, it was a wonderful feeling that made me forget about everything else as heat and desire filled me. His hand went through that opening in the dress and to my back, caressing it. His hand slid out and then both of his hands went my shoulders were he slipped the straps from my arms and the gown fell from my body, leaving it exposed. He looked at my naked form then took me into his arms and kissed me deeply, making me burn for him, for all that was to come.
I looked at him and with ragged breathing I looked at his clothing and knew it was my turn. There was no apprehension within me, I knew that I needed this, and most of all him, tonight. I undid his bowtie then took my time unbuttoning the buttons on his jacket before sliding it off of him and tossing it out of the way. Cronus' chest rose and fell with each deep, fast breath as I removed his vest then undid the buttons on his shirt, exposing his muscled chest covered in flawless cinnamon skin, his golden pendant laid there between his pectoral's. After removing his shirt, I looked into his burning eyes and removed his pants.
We stood there naked before each other, admiring the other. His body was beyond perfect, covered in beautiful, perfectly defined muscles. His body reminded me of Ariston's, in every way he was everything a man should be. I could not wait a moment longer as I stepped up to him, bringing our naked bodies together as I leaned up and kissed him.
Our lips moved together in the fury of our passion as we clutched onto each other. His lips left mine and made their way to my neck and kissed it hungrily, licking it just a bit with each kiss and making me moan. I had no idea he wanted me this badly, how he ever found the strength to not do this before was extraordinary. Cronus picked me up in his arms and carried me to the bed to lay me down, my strong legs locked around his waist as he laid down on top of me and kissed my naked form.
My hands clutched onto his back, my nails digging in as he made his way back to my lips and my legs loosened just enough on his waist to allow him to his perfect body to hover over mine as our tongues danced together and a delirious heat and desire overcame us. His hands explored all those wonderful, sensitive areas of my body as his lips moved with mine. He looked into my eyes for a moment, the same fire burning within his eyes that was burning within mine. I nodded to him and with that his body descended upon mine and our forms connected in an all too wonderful way…
