Chapter 11

Her consent was all Rajan had needed to continue what he had been meaning to finish at the ruins, devouring her sweet, luscious mouth. Teasing her with his tongue and, shocking, she returned his simple teasing with her own. Playfully biting his lower lip with a wry grin, she was a minx, he thought, his beautiful creature of the night. More than she knew...he cared for her more than she knew, but his kissing provided all the answer she needed—to know just how much.

Making love to Mayura and providing all that she needed, was all the tiger cared about—Mayura was the only one he never tried to intimidate with his wealth. The only one who took the time to look past his faults to see the man he wanted the rest of the world to see. She had said to Sly that he wasn't really a bad guy at heart but quite loving. If he ever held any hatred for the girl it would have vanished with that simple excerpt...her dainty voice and fragile state of mind. Rajan had thought about the possibility that he had taken advantage of her weakened state...to fill his own raging desires. All in all, it didn't matter, he finally received what no mere woman could offer him—a love that could withstand the greatest depths of despair. A love her could return to after a cruel day criticism and snot-nosed jerks, people that would probably never know a love such as his.

" Rajan..." Murmured Mayura against the nape of his neck." I wish...you'd come with me...escape from this prison and travel to another country. Just the two of us..."

Rajan smiled wistfully," That sounds lovely Mayura...but..."

Her face was tortured with grief," I know...but I want you to know that I am proud of you, no matter what your profession maybe. Whether it's crime or selling candy—" The wolf could feel his chuckle vibrate in his chest." I love you...I want you to always know that."

Taking her right hand in his, Rajan placed it to his lips and murmured," I know...and I won't forget." Without warning the sirens began to go off, squealing like crazy, it could easily damage someone's hearing! Cursing under his breath the tiger sat up with a still clinging Mayura, and gave her a loving, tender hug." Hurry my sweet angel...hurry and catch up with Cooper and his Gang."

He watched as she slowly got and began to dress, she still had the simple navy blue dress that he'd given to her at the temple. With knowledge he knew he'd have to buy her more garments once he was free, one's that would look especially complimentive on her.

Regretfully Mayura headed towards the door but didn't shut it," I'll leave it open..."

" I won't change my mind Mayura."

" I realize that.." Hands at her side the wolf smiled, despite the sadness her eyes betrayed." It'll look better on you...if the door is opened and you didn't try to escape. Maybe they...won't keep you as long...but if you did—"

" I won't," Rajan said firmly. More tears over flowed from her beautiful ocean blue eyes, how he would miss them...and her seductive smile. As she started to run away from the cell he called to her, he could hear her footsteps halt." Mayura, you are my sweet angel of mercy...you have saved me from a life that only condemned me. I love you...my angel wolf."

The tiger expected she'd race down the hall and the tears, but felt his heart already attempting to endure what he would have to until he was released. No angel at his side...to watch eat with delight, the delicacies of India...or to compliment and see a blushing reply. No kisses to share or intimately sharing eachothers warmth...he would miss his little Mayura until he was finally able to throw his arms around her tiny frame once again.

It had been nothing short of a miracle that she'd found Sly as he was escaping, Murray safely back with the gang. No matter how glad she was for that the grief expressed in her eyes would expose the weakness she felt, the searing pain that had engulfed her very heart...after leaving Rajan in his cell.

After they were all safe and sound in the van did Sly venture to ask if she was okay, of course she lied. Saying nothing was the matter and braving the brightest smile she could muster.

" Murray..." uttered Mayura thoughtfully." I'm so glad you're okay..."

The hippo seemed touched to the core and gave a childish sort of smile," Nothing can harm ' The Murray'! But thanks for your concern...Mayura."

" If you weren't sitting upfront I'd hug you!"

" There'll be plenty of time for hugs later!" Exclaimed Bently." We've gotta get out of here before The Contessa finds us!"

Okay...I got cold feet after all.teary eyed Still you know it happened...so there...b-but if you want to write the love scene be my guest. If you do I'll add it, if I choose it...and you'll have credit for in my authors notes and before the scene begins. and I promise I'll try my hardest not to get cold feet on the next love scene, which is the last before the end.sniffle I'm so sad...it's pathetic.sigh

But like I was saying in the previous author's note, the Murray thing really took me off guard so much so all I did for five minutes was run away from him. It was funny when he kept slamming into the debris, it saved me more than once when I actually started to take it seriously. °-° Yup...of course that took the fun out of it. ¬.¬

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