Just a warning that there's a sex scene in this chapter...
"This is not helping you realize that, Roshani?" I complained and Roshani chuckled, leaning close to my stomach. His tongue flicked into my navel and I shifted my left leg, a quiet sigh escaping my lips. "Not that I'm complaining." I finally admitted, Roshani responding by kissing my belly.
Roshani's tongue slipped back into my navel and I groaned, eyes fluttering closed as he licked and kissed my skin. I stretched my arms up above my head, enjoying myself as Roshani's hand brushed the hem of my top. Deftly he slipped it up, giving me a tiny grin as he leant over me. He opened his mouth and when his tongue brushed the spot directly between my breasts my foot twitched as I moaned softly.
Roshani smiled, one hand cupping my left breast as he ran the very tip of his tongue along my bare skin. Then he replaced his hand with his mouth and I jerked, eyes flying open as he licked my breast. I stared, panting softly as he stared back then he nodded.
"You like this?" Roshani asked, a little unsure until I nodded. "Good." He added, turning his attention to my right breast this time. I moaned, eyes half closed, as his warm tongue licked its way from my breasts to my belly.
It wasn't until he froze, the fingers of his left hand resting on my waist that I opened my eyes, wondering why he'd stopped. It was then I saw Takkar standing in the doorway.
With something resembling a shriek, when I meant to growl instead, I quickly covered my breasts eyes glaring directly at Takkar. "What did I say about knocking?!" I shouted, cheeks burning as the Wenja leader just blinked back at us.
Finally Roshani rose, standing in front of me with his eyes narrowed. "You should not walk into a hut without asking first." He said, glancing at me and I nodded.
"I came to ask if you would like to go hunting." Takkar said, not even looking remotely quilty and I growled.
"I will but I want you to promise something. Call out or something next time, let us know before you go barging in." I sighed, still a little angry at being walked in on. Takkar gave us both a brief nod, leaving the hut as Roshani turned back to me.
"He is jealous." Roshani commented and I blinked, not sure what to answer. "At not having a mate." He added and that brought a smile to my face.
"I thought he liked Sayla." I asked and Roshani raised an eyebrow at me. "Oh come on. Haven't you noticed the way he looks at her when she isn't watching? Guy needs to tell her."
"Maybe. We should go before Takkar leaves without us." Roshani agreed and I nodded, heading outside. Thankfully, Takkar was waiting just outside the hut. As soon as he saw us he started to head towards the forest leaving us to race after him.
"So what are we hunting?" I asked after a few minutes of walking in silence. Takkar just smiled and that gave me a reason to worry, even Roshani looked a little worried by our leader's silence.
We soon came across a party of four Izila and I narrowed my eyes, finally knowing what we were about to hunt. "Izila." I whispered, keeping low to the ground as Takkar moved through the long grass. "They won't know what hit them."
"They will if you keep talking." Roshani whispered back and I quickly clamped a hand over his mouth. Unable to speak he just blinked and I almost giggled until Takkar raised a hand, silencing me. Taking my hand away from Roshani, who tilted his head at me, I followed Takkar.
Standing next to a tree I saw an Izila man looking into the distance, one hand shielding his eyes from the sun. In the blink of an eye, Takkar leapt from his hiding place taking the guard by surprise. The Izila let out a gurgle, Takkar's dagger shoved through his throat before he even had time to warn his friends.
They turned just as I leapt to my feet, letting out a roar that even startled Roshani. "This is for Kion!" I shouted as they raised their bows but I dodged, kicking one in the stomach. Winded, he fell to his knees leaving him wide open for Roshani's club. He never made a sound as Roshani's club caved the left side of his head in and I grinned only to remember the other two Izila who attacked me.
Takkar leapt to my defence, blocking a blow meant for me before he followed up with one of his own. This Izila managed a scream before he fell, Takkar's dagger making a repeat performance. Shocked by his friends' deaths the last Izila fled and I laughed, racing after him without a second thought.
"Valery, wait!" Roshani yelled but I didn't hear him, too intent on taking out the last Izila and getting revenge for Kion. Which proved to be a huge mistake, one that left me wide open to a suprise attack.
The arrow hit without warning, the fire that engulfed my right leg ripping a scream from my lips. Hearing my screams, Takkar raced to my rescue Roshani not far behind. They found me trying to bat out the flames crawling up my animal skins, still crying out in pain.
Roshani grabbed my arms, pulling them out of the way before he quickly put out the flames with his own hands, pulling the arrow free once the fire was out. Takkar rushed after the last Izila, attacking without mercy as I gasped from the pain tears springing into my eyes. Takkar raised his bloodstained club, looking on as Roshani lifted me into his arms. "Stop! It hurts, Roshani!" I shouted but Roshani ignored me, even when I tried to hit him.
"Burns need cooling." Roshani pointed out as I whimpered, eyes scrunched shut against the pain. "Takkar, we need to leave." He said and Takkar nodded, about to follow until a group of Izila creased the hill.
"Go now. I will lead them away." Takkar said, turning away just as the group leader saw us.
"Roshani...take me back to...the village." I gasped, clenching my teeth against the pain from my burned leg. "Please...it really hurts." I begged and Roshani sighed, giving me a quick head shake as he made his way through the forest.
"Water will help. Now keep still." Roshani told me and I sighed, keeping as still as I could. But it wasn't easy with burns covering my knees and ankle, sending a jolt of pain through me with every step Roshani made. Even with his light footsteps he flinched when I cried out, eventually I clenched my teeth. "Almost there." He told me and I sighed, resting my head in the crook of his neck.
I saw a cave just ahead then my vision faded as Roshani hurried towards it.
It was a struggle but I opened my eyes to find Roshani sitting next to me, his eyes widening once he saw I was awake. "Where...are we?" I whispered, lifting my head.
"In a cave. You need to soak your burns." Roshani explained, hands on either side of me. "It will hurt but you need to." He added when I flinched.
"Don't want to. Hurts too bad." I whimpered, even though I knew he was right. After a lot of coaxing I let Roshani lift me into his arms again, keeping as still as I could as he carried me to the water.
The instant he gently laid me into the water I just about leapt clear, a scream ripped from my mouth before Roshani grabbed me around the waist. "Stay still." He whispered, his grip tightening until I stopped struggling. "Here, eat this. It will help with the pain."
The tree root he produced from the pouch on his side didn't look very appertising but I chewed it anyway, hoping he was right. It worked, the pain lessening until I could steady my breathing. "Thank you. I feel a little better." I replied and he smiled, gently easing me into the water.
Leaning against the stone wall lining the pool I sighed, resting my head as Roshani sat beside me. "Kind of cold." He commented and I nodded, the cold making my burns feel somewhat better.
"Yeah but my leg doesn't hurt so bad. Thanks for the plant...whatever it was." I muttered, closing my eyes. In the silence that followed I relaxed, letting the cold water clean my wound.
Can't believe I keep getting shot by arrows. Is it just my bad luck or do the rest of the Izila have it in for me?
I was jolted out of those thoughts when Roshani sighed, my eyes slowly opening to see him staring straight ahead. "Something wrong?" I asked and he just shrugged. "Roshani, you can tell me."
"I should have protected you better from the Izila. It is my fault you were burned." Roshani told me and I sighed, feeling even worse.
"It's okay, really. You were in danger too." I replied and he sighed, eyes downcast. "Roshani, it's not your fault okay? I rushed into that battle without thinking."
"You were not scared?" Roshani asked, eyes lifting to meet mine and I shook my head. "Then why do that?"
"Maybe because I didn't want to lose you, idiot! " I snapped, grimacing the moment he flinched. "Hey I didn't mean to yell at you. I just...wanted to keep you safe." I quickly told him, not expecting his reaction.
Quicker than I'd ever seen him move, Roshani moved in front of me. My eyes widened as he stared back at me, expressionless. After what felt like an eternity he actually smiled and I relaxed, still a little confused. "I should be keeping you safe." Roshani whispered, leaning in close and I opened my mouth to answer him. Right until his tongue brushed the base of my neck and the words died, replaced by a faint moan.
Which grew louder as he licked and nibbled his way up to my left ear, his hand resting on my shoulder to keep me in place. Not that I wanted to move, the pain forgotten as Roshani's mouth moved to mine. He kissed me, gently at first until I responded by wrapping my arm around his neck. Then his tongue slipped into my mouth, curling around mine and I closed my eyes.
The kiss ended when we came up panting but Roshani didn't even pause, his tongue invading my left ear this time. I moaned, my heart beating faster as he tongued my ear his hand moving to my top. Effortlessly he slipped it off, nibbling my ear as he reached under the water. I gasped, feeling his hands brush my thighs before I felt a tug.
Shocked, I watched as Roshani raised his hand above the water again now holding my skirt. For a moment I blushed, taken aback by his fowardness as he threw it onto the wall behind me. Then I grinned at him, wrapping my arms around his waist. Leaning close I whispered. "Your turn."
I didn't give him a moment to react, reaching into the water. He gave a surprised yelp as I delibrately ran the tips of my fingers over his arousal before I grabbed the hem of his skirt. I loosened it then it slipped off, leaving him staring at me.
"You are...surprising." Roshani admitted, returning my smile before he grabbed the hem of his top. Pulling it up over his head he threw it onto the stone wall before he pinned me, his mouth moving to the base of my neck.
As he lightly sucked on my now bare skin, his hands cupped my breasts. I whimpered, a shiver flowing through me as he started to run just his thumbs over my nipples. My eyelids fluttered as he teased me, mouth warm against the chill of the water. Soon I forgot the cold altogether when his attention shifted, his right hand moving below the water's surface and I jerked.
"Did I hurt you?" Roshani asked, eyes searching my face but I slowly shook my head. "Good feeling?"
"Yes..." I whispered and he nodded, his hand moving between my legs. I leant my head back, moaning softly as he ran his fingers along the inside of my thighs. "W...wow."
He spent the next few minutes touching me. From time to time his fingertips slipped into me only to withdraw and I groaned, wanting him inside me so badly it hurt.
"Valery, do you want...?" Roshani finally asked just as I pulled him close, groaning a little himself as I brushed my hand between his legs. With a grin, Roshani pressed against me, chest to chest and I jerked as I felt him enter me. When we could breathe again I leant my head against Roshani's, a tiny smile on my lips.
"I...love you, Roshani." I whispered, not expecting silence. "Do you...love me too?"
I didn't get an answer, only a continued silence. I could feel the first signs of tears welling in my eyes and I tried to control my sadness, thinking Roshani didn't feel the same.
Then he gently cupped my chin, his lips brushing my tears away before he spoke. "You are my mate. I will stay by your side...Valery." He answered, grunting as he thrust into me. Moaning I wrapped my arms around his neck, kissing him as we started to move together.
Holding me around the waist, Roshani grunted as he thrust. I wrapped my left leg around his waist, my head lolling back as he sucked on my collarbone. Just for a brief moment he nipped my collarbone hard, making me gasp. Then he licked the mark, earning a low moan before his mouth closed over it. He moved quicker, mouth sucking the bite before his mouth moved to mine.
Roshani licked my lips, his tongue pressing against them until I opened my mouth. His tongue found mine, curling around it as he arched his back. Muffling my moans as he pushed himself deeper into me, my own thrusts coming faster as I kept pace with Roshani.
We nipped and kissed, our moans gaining speed. I leant in close, tonguing Roshani's left ear as he licked my throat and neck. Our lovemaking felt like it could go on forever, our cries of pleasure filling the cave. This time I didn't care if anyone heard us, too focused on Roshani and his teeth nibbling my ears.
All too soon I could feel my body tensing and I knew right then I was nearing my climax. As if he could feel it too, Roshani's tongue moved from my mouth to my left breast. His mouth closed over the nipple, sucking on it as he moved faster. I held on tight as my body tensed then I was shuddering, moaning as my orgasim hit.
My fingers dug into Roshani's back as I jerked, his grip never loosening as he sucked on my breast. Weaker, I rested my head against his chest feeling Roshani's heart beating frantically. Suddenly he grunted, mouth leaving my breast before he let out a loud moan that echoed throughout the cave.
Both panting hard we held each other until our bodies recovered, the cold water cooling us down. We kissed, both too tired to do more than that then Roshani gently lifted me into his arms.
Helping me onto the cave floor, he searched the cave until he gathered enough twigs and branches to start a fire. As the heat of the flames warmed us, I lay beside Roshani who yawned eyes now half closed. Curling up beside me, Roshani wrapped his arms around me. Between the warmth of the fire and his body heat I soon drifted off, the last thing I heard was his sigh.