"You have to stop talking like that in front of Takkar." I muttered as Roshani carried me towards Sayla's hut. "Otherwise he'll get the wrong idea about us."
"What do you mean, Valery?" Roshani asked, setting me down once we reached the gatherer's hut. Grinning when I wobbled on my feet Roshani wrapped an arm around my shoulders to support me.
"You know what I mean, Roshani. Anyway we should probably head inside before Takkar leaves without us...again." I answered and Roshani gave me a one-armed shrug as we headed inside Sayla's hut. As soon as we moved inside I recoiled as something brushed the top of my head and Roshani just laughed, pushing away a vine from my face. "What was that?"
"That was a lot of Udam ears." Roshani answered and I grimaced, brushing at the top of my head. "Just move away from them." He told me and I limped towards him, staying at his side as Sayla talked to Takkar. Trying to keep well away from the Udam ears, not easy when they hung from multiple points on the ceiling, meant I missed most of what Sayla told Takkar.
Though I managed to hear 'rot fumes' and 'yellow flower'. Once Takkar agreed to find the flower he left the hut leaving us behind and I shook my head, leaning on Roshani as he helped me from the hut. Once Roshani helped me outside I saw Takkar standing there but as I tried to limp towards him the warrior shook his head. "Why can't we go with you?" I asked, sighing once I realized how whiny I sounded.
"You are injured and you will only slow me down. Stay in the village." Takkar answered, walking away before I could think of a reply. Muttering under my breath I hobbled back to Roshani who sighed, wrapping an arm around my shoulders when I whimpered.
"He is right, Valery. Besides I don't want anything harm to come to you." Roshani explained and I raised an eyebrow at him. "Anymore harm." He added with a tiny smile and I shook my head not meeting his eyes. Rolling his eyes at the sky, Roshani took a step towards the direction of his hut and I turned to him nearly overbalancing in the process.
"Alright I'll go with you. Since I can't even walk without almost falling on my backside." I finally admitted and he grinned, lifting me into his arms before I could protest. "This is really embarrassing you know." I grumbled, cheeks red but Roshani just laughed as he carefully carried me back towards his hut.
Later that day I sat on his animal rug, trying not to giggle as Roshani applied some green paste to my ankle. "That really tickles." I breathed and he grinned at me, deliberately rubbing the paste between my toes and I couldn't help laughing. "Stop it!"
"Valery, I know you want to act like a warrior but even warriors know when to rest. When your leg's better we can help fight the Udam." Roshani told me and I tilted my head to one side, chewing my lower lip. "I don't wish to see you get hurt again." He sighed and I finally sighed, leaning forward.
"I know, Commander." I replied and he broke into a smile, playfully pushing me backwards. Leaning over me his fingers moved under my armpits and I started to giggled as he tickled me until I started to gasp, my heart racing. Taking his hands away he pinned my hands above my head and I snorted, holding my head slightly off the floor. "Do you miss being called commander by your tribe, Roshani?" I teased and Roshani, leaning over me gave me a tiny smile.
"Maybe but I enjoy you speaking it more. Say it again." Roshani replied and I giggled when his lips brushed my own. Lying back I stared up at him our eyes locking and he chuckled when I licked my lips.
"Commander Roshani." I whispered and that brought an even bigger smile to his face. More of a smirk really before he leant over again and I purred as he nuzzled my throat, his fingers moving to my shirt. When his right hand slipped underneath a moan escaped my lips as he started to lightly rub my bare skin.
"Say it again, Valery." Roshani whispered into my ear his warm breath sending a shiver down my spine. I didn't answer immediately and he growled at me, his hand moving from under my shirt to rest on my stomach. "Then I will make you say it." He warned and I blinked back at him, a little worried I'd upset him until he leant towards my right ear. As soon as I feel Roshani's warm tongue dart into it I relaxed soon uttering a series of moans as he tongued my ear.
"Co...commander...Rosha...ni." I groaned after a few more minutes and his tongue left my ear, though not before he gave my earlobe a quick nip. "You are in a good mood." I casually muttered trying not to notice when his hand tugged at my skirt.
"What do you mean, Valery?" Roshani whispered and I gasped when his hand gripped my thigh. "I am always in a good mood." He added and I leant my head back against the rug my breathing quickening when he slowly rubbed his open palm up and down the inside of my left leg.
"Apparently...so." I panted and Roshani chuckled at me. "I happen to be injured so you should be a little nicer to me, Izila. Otherwise I might be tempted to refuse." I told him, pushing away his hand before it could move any further up my skirt.
"Refuse what, Valery?" Roshani asked with a blank stare and I sighed, rolling over onto my side. "Did I do something to upset you?"
"If you keep pushing me I might refuse to spend any time with you. Especially like this, Roshani." I explained not meeting his eyes when he looked down at me.
"Is something troubling you, Valery? I did not mean to push you if you are not interested in...being close." Roshani answered and I sighed shifting over until I was looking up at him.
"I'm upset at Takkar for leaving us behind and I just feel so stupid for twisting my ankle of all things." I told him and Roshani gave me a nod, his lips brushing my forehead.
"You are a little clumsy but I don't mind taking care of you. Your ankle will heal before Takkar returns with the yellow flower. Does your ankle still bother you?" He replied and I snorted at him trying to ignore the fluttering feeling in my stomach. "Then I will try and help you."
"Yes it does but you're not exactly a healer." I answered but Roshani just kept smiling at me before he moved to my feet, pulling my legs into his lap. "Now what are you doing?" I asked a little curious until he started to lightly tickle my feet and I began to giggle, trying to pull them away from his fingers. But he just held on tighter, tickling me mercesslly until I couldn't breathe.
"Making you forget about your injury." Roshani told me as I giggled, running his fingers over my ankle as I gasped. "Did that work?"
"It...worked great." I finally agreed once I could breathe again. "What will you do once Ull falls? Are you going to stay with the Wenja...with me?" I asked after a pause and he nodded without hesitation.
"When he falls I will make you my mate...not that I haven't many times." Roshani said and I coughed cheeks burning as he reminded me that I was not a virgin anymore. "Is something wrong?"
"Well we're already mates. Takkar and Sayla know that. Frankly we're so loud the whole Wenja village probably knows now." I muttered and Roshani's head tilted back as he burst out laughing at me. "How will you make me your mate?" I asked and he finished laughing with a smile on his face.
"With an Izilla ceremony. But I tell you about it after Ull dies not before." Roshani explained and I chewed my lips, rolling onto my side. Shaking his head at me, Roshani lay beside me and I turned my head slightly when he drapped his arm around my waist. "You will just have to be patient."
"Okay I'll try." I replied and he nodded, giving the base of my neck a kiss. "For you anyway."