Chapter 7

Dinner had been so delicious Mayura almost wanted to scream for more, she'd never tasted such food in her life! Mouth watering, jaw dropping, goodness!

Rajan had almost wanted to laugh at the way she took pleasure in the food served, that and the way she smiled...talked and laughed—it was driving him completely mad with desire. Once he even had to suppress a groan as she tasted the main coarse and just barely kept from moaning from delight. The more he stayed in her company the more the urge to be with her...near her, in her made him leap to life.

" How is the food?" As if he really needed to ask but anything was good enough to keep him from the indecent thoughts that popped into his mind." Is it to your liking?"

To her liking, it was out right too much to her liking." It's so succulent! Almost...almost sensuous."

Oh, when she said that how his insides turned, tensing to remain calm and under control! If anything was sensuous it was her, even her innocence was seductive. He wanted her in his arms...more than that, he wanted her in his bed—holy! What was he thinking!

" Rajan...?" Mayura murmured in a whisper, obviously concerned." Are you...are you okay? You're not hurt are you—heaven above, I didn't hurt you did I? If I did I—"

" No," spoke Rajan with a small smile." You did not...but speaking of which, you were not harmed during the fight?"

It took a moment for her to assess the question but she shook her head in haste," No, you didn't!"

The surprise and unsteadiness of her voice told him otherwise, getting to his feet he'd crossed the distance between them before she could react. When he carried her inside it never dawned on him that he might have actually hurt her. Bringing her to her feet Rajan studied her face, there were no bruises or cuts.

" Where is the wound Mayura?"

" T-There is none...I'm just a bit bruised...is all..."

Being as close as he was now, his hands resting on her shoulders, the rise and fall of her chest as she breathed...caused a passion beyond all he'd ever felt. But reality came crashing back as the girl's shoulders began to tremble. Forget that...she was shaking all over! And crying to boot! This time there was no hesitation, he gathered her against him and stood. Afraid to move, afraid that she'd disappear before his very eyes." What...have I done to make you cry...?"

" It's not you..." she muttered, hiding her face in his chest." You've been so kind to me...yet my soul purpose was to fight against you...I don't understand. How can you put up with me?"

Lifting her chin Rajan stared directly into her eyes, losing whatever moral thoughts that may have been in mind. Leaning forward he captured her lips with his own then slowly, lingeringly pulled his head back." I can't explain it...but I'm drawn to you...so fiercely that it just pains me to not touch you..." Mayura had tensed but he found that she was gradually loosening up." Should you feel the same way...tell me so when I return to your room, later."

Pacing the room back and forth Mayura continued to touch her lips, Rajan had kissed her so passionately she feared that she'd burst into tears right there on the spot. He was drawn to her...wanted to touch her—he wanted her. Heaven above she was in too deep for her own good but...somehow she didn't mind it as much as she thought she would.

A tap at the window caught her attention," Mayura."

The voice froze her inside out, it was Sly, they were still on a mission and this had complicated it beyond all reason! Unlocking the window she opened it and stepped back," W-what..?"

" I'm sorry," spoke Sly apologetically." I didn't know...Mayura I—"

" I know..." Rubbing her hands she went over to a small table and grabbed a glass of tea, which Rajan had given her after dinner." It's okay...I understand. Sometimes things aren't meant to be...you know what I mean?"

The raccoon gave a silent nod before holding out his hand," If you'd like...there's still a place for you, if you can forgive me?"

Mayura glanced at his hand and shook her head," Rajan has been, and I believe he will continue to, be kind to me."

" So...you're staying?"

" Until things are sorted out...and I do forgive you Sly, it was never your fault," Giving the thief a gentle smile she took a seat near the table and watched as he started out the window." Sly..." He turned and she hesitated a moment." Rajan..he's not a bad guy at heart...in fact he's quite loving."

With that Sly smiled, nodded, and went on his way—leaving Mayura wondering why she'd just said what she did.

All the while the infamous tiger stood outside the door listening, so she wasn't going to leave after all. This caused the greatest relief to spread over him, she wasn't going to leave...not yet at least. But Sly had come and she forgive him for the pain her love created, it was no one's fault really...but she wouldn't have it any other way.

However as he turned to go back to his room as flash of silver caught his attention, and near the large window stood a wolf...with sea blue eyes. It said nothing and didn't intend to move—but when it spoke...a female's voice etched with knowledge was what he heard.

" Go to her...for time is running out Tiger..." As she stepped back a smile curved her lips." Unless you want to ruin what you'll have in the future."

A female wolf looking out for another? Hm...something's' up here, isn't there? lol I'm asking questions when I know the answer...oi. But something dark will also loom in the making, you know what happens in the game and I'd really appreciate it if someone told me what job Rajan had after the game ended. I can't remember and the game isn't mine so I don't have it at the moment! teary eyed If I don't know it I can't finish the story when it comes time...sniffle

But Chapter 8 is up next(good grief...in just two days this is how far I've gotten) and things start turning, maybe the heart isn't always blind.

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