Chapter 18

It was only after he'd bolted the door and drawn the blinds when Rajan undressed himself and Mayura, casually sliding to her side. Taking the wolf into his embrace her began to kiss the curve of her neck and back to her lips, until they were both craving for more. Remembering the sweet lust they'd shared inside his cell only pushed him further, running his hand along her back making her shiver under his touch.

Framing his face with her hands Mayura smiled lovingly," Make love to me again...like you did once before."

Quaking from the very need of her Rajan gave into her...all he needed was her constent like he'd said before. Cradling his buddle of happiness the tiger deepened the kiss and lay a top her, the look in her eyes told him that she wasn't in the mood for the teasing he'd given her last time. Making sure not to hurt her he hesitated then plunged forward inside her, taking pleasure in that simple fact. Slowly at first he began to move, until her moaning nearly drove him insane—both caught in a dream that neither wanted to leave. Raising her hips to meet his she arched her back, screaming over and over as the passion took her by stride.

" Rajan...Rajan.." She groaned as his breathe came in short pants, the love she felt overflowed, whatever life had instore Mayura wanted to spend it with him—come the storms of marriage.

When both reached their climax they lay in eachothers arms, enjoying the warmth of their bodies near one another. As her lover caressed her side and hips, she snuggled closer," I'm so glad...you're back."

" So am I...remembering isn't as sweet as the real thing..." It was a tease of course but she took that to heart with a smile." Who...made you think I pitied you...Mayura?"

Shifting uneasily the girl made a circling motion on his chest," My brother..."

" B-brother...?" Stammered the tiger." He was rambling such non-sense?"

" Yes..."

Her voice cracked and then he knew," Your leg...your hands...he did it...your own brother tried to kill you!"

Wishing she could hold back the urge to cry Mayura gave a shy nod before hiding her face in his chest," It was horrible! He yelled and raved just like my step mother did before I moved out of the house! Whore! Harlet! An embarrassment to the family!" Rajan looked away with pure disgust and Mayura felt her heart stop." Please...please don't tell me that you think—"

" No!" Roared the tiger nearly crushing her against him." You're not, you've never been and you never will be! Your brother might as well be a dead man and I can't undo what has happened concerning your step mother but I...I...could never think of you that way. My sweet Angel...never would I utter such disgusting words to you...not even if you attempted to take my life—" Her gasp of horror only made him laugh." Good, at least I know you won't—"

" Oh..you're so smug!" Mayura hissed, giving him a good flick on the head." How dare you insult me like that!"

Rajan gave a soft chuckle and stared up at the ceiling," You know...I was tempted to run out after you...but forced myself not to..."

Mumbling she seemed to have settled down," I wish you did...then things wouldn't have been so painful." Her hands now resting on his, she squeezed fighting back the urge to cry." Going up there with high hopes of freeing you then...having them dashed because you wanted to be a better person. And although I respected that I...I hated it at the same time.."

" I know angel...I know..." spoke the tiger with a gentle smile." But I did get out thanks to an officer—I also think I owe you for my freedom as well."

Proping herself on her elbow Mayura looked heavily proud of herself," Of course you do—how did you find me anyways?"

" The officer that asked me to be released due to 'good behavior'...also left me a tip," Rajan could feel her cheeks flame and his smile only deepened." 'Accidentally' happen to mention Canada and bitter cold weather. Naturally I assumed it was Jean-Bison you were traveling to get to..."

To say she was grateful to Carmelita and her officer friend was to say the least, there were no words to contain her thankfulness and the emotions swelled within her heart. Mouthing 'thank you' was the most she could do right now, but it would have to do until she saw Inspector Fox again.

Standing infront of the Northern Lights Battery Mayura couldn't help but feel that she was leaving behind a great deal more excitement—in the time she'd spent with them the girl had grown close. Although still a little feverish she had asked Rajan for the chance to say goodbye before they went their seperate ways. With tear-filled eyes as gave Sly a sound hug," You've helped me so much...thank you for all you've done."

The raccoon gave an ear to ear grin," It's been fun."

Next up was Murray, after giving the hippo his hug she stepped back," I owe you my life and you've been so kind to me...there really is no way for me to repay you for all you've done...no way. Except...I want you to take care and stay out of trouble." The hippo smiled and gave timid nod—then there was Bently. Kneeling infront of the small green turtle she just smiled beforing wrapping him in her arms." Despite me causing you nothing but trouble you've had nothing but concern for me...and I'm sorry for being nothing but a trouble maker, can you forgive me?"

A little red in the cheeks Bently cleared his throat and in a matter-of-factly tone replied," Well, I guess there's no reason why I shouldn't...since I do tend to freak out of proportion."

Squeezing the turtle she him a hearty kiss on the forehead," To make up for the trouble I've caused."

Watching as the team climbed inside and Arpeggio's airship carried them away, she felt even more helpless when Murray's van started to float down the water. Grabbing the rope she pulled, there was nothing she could do that would stop it and before Mayura fell in the water someone captured her about the waist," Hullo love."

" Lucray?"

Woot! Getting close to the final chapter! I'm so HAPPY!sniffle What am I saying?starts crying I dun' want it ta end!continues to cry until my younger sister calls me weird...sniffle

blows nose You know..fighting the guards on Arpeggio's airship is easier when you've been caught. You getta knock 'em off the edge and get their goods while they drop to their doom. Muhahahahaahhaaha!clears throat Ahem...yes.

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