"Is there a hot spring near by?" They had stopped for camp, and she was dying to bathe. She could feel the dirt and grime clinging to her like a second skin.
His nose tilted up slightly, and then gestured to a spot beyond the tree line.
"Thank you. I'll return shortly."
She gathered her things and made the trek to the steamy, mineral rich waters and nearly sighed in relief.
Undressing quickly she made her way into the waters and could not contain the nearly obscene moan that came from her mouth. It was absolutely divine.
Back at camp, golden eyes widened at the sound and quickly tinged red before snapping shut. Teeth gritted and palms clenched tight enough for blood to leak, he willed his body to remain still. His miko was going to be the death of him.