Cassandra woke slowly, the comfort of the thick feather bed beneath her and the soft overstuffed duvet nestled against her skin, providing a warm and cozy invitation to stay right where she was. She was content and comfortable in his great big bed. The strong arms wrapped around her were warm and secure. She had never felt safer in her life. She lay there, not wanting this moment to ever end.

Her eyes swept over the ornate carvings that covered every inch of the posts that held up the massive canopy. The headboard was also carved in intricate details of some medieval scene. A knight on his horse, hand on his sword, castle behind him, ready to protect his king with his life.

The fact that he had probably been in that exact position at points in his life was not lost on her. He was a literal knight in shinning armor, and he was hers. She giggled slightly, and Jenkins stirred a bit. She rolled over and just looked at him. This was real, she and Jenkins were laying in his bed, and they had made love. After their initial passion on the sofa, he had carried her to his bed chamber, and they spent the entire night together.

Cassandra was sure that this type of lovemaking was exactly why it was called making love. Their night together was passionate, with Jenkins ever gentle yet commanding. It was the greatest night of her life. They both came alive in those moments, truly awake for the first time.

As Cassandra snuggled deeper into his arms, the great caretaker woke. The smell of her hair, and the warmth of her body against him was like heaven. He kissed her forehead, and said, "Good morning my lady." She looked up at him and replied, "A girl could get used to this kind of treatment sir." "Ah," he replied, "I hope so."

"I don't ever want to get out of this magnificent bed, or your arms Jenkins. Can't we just live here?" she asked. "Well, even if we stay here, we still need sustenance" Jenkins said with a smile, "and for some reason, I am absolutely famished." He kissed her head, and then her lips and said, "Wait here, I'll be back."

Jenkins slipped out of bed and grabbed his robe and passed out of the room. Cassandra rolled in the big bed and smiled. After a time, Jenkins appeared with a tray. He placed it on the bedside table, a simple breakfast of fruits, scones and tea. "This should give us some energy" he told her. Then, I have another surprise for you.

Cassandra sat up, and wrapped the large blanket around herself, and grabbed a scone. Jenkins could not get over how beautiful she looked, her tussled hair, the bare skin of her shoulders, begging to be kissed. When they had their fill of breakfast, Jenkins stood and scooped her into his arms. Cassandra giggled at the ease with which her held her.

He carried her to the next room, where her surprise awaited. There, in the center of the room, stood a large tub. Candles were lit along the floor, and the room smelled of jasmine. "Ooh, how wonderful!" Cassandra said, clapping her hands lightly in excitement. Jenkins placed her gently into the bath.

As she sank into the water, Jenkins slid in behind her. This was the perfect way to spend their morning, lingering in the tub, just enjoying being together. "As much as I don't want to, we are going to have to leave your room, aren't we? "Cassandra asked. "At some point, the others are going to start to worry."

"Ah yes, the others" Jenkins laughed, "I'm sure they have worked themselves into a tizzy by now." Cassandra giggled, "Well, let them wonder a little while longer. This, whatever this is that is happening with us, has been the most amazing thing that has ever happened to me in my life." "As well as mine, my lady" Jenkins replied.

They both decided that they would get dressed and rejoin the rest of the team. There would be questions, they were sure. Although Jenkins and Cassandra didn't own anyone an explanation, they would have to say something. They were steadfast in their resolve that they would face whatever came to them, together.

Jenkins left the tub first, leaving a big fluffy towel for his love to dry herself with. He kissed her on the neck and went to the bedroom to ready their clothes.

Cassandra entered the room to find Jenkins standing near the bed. He had his pants on and was straightening his shirt on the bed when she walked up behind him and wrapped her arms around his waist. Jenkins had broad shoulders, and he towered above her small frame. She found his size compared to hers, incredibly alluring. She placed a kiss on his back

Jenkins closed his eyes and stroked the soft skin of her hand "Oh, my dear, you make it difficult to remember what I was about to do." When he felt her towel drop to the floor, he knew that they would not be leaving this room any time soon. The others would have to wait.