Chapter 47: The Cave

"You do not have to be back? You won't be missed?"

"No, even if I was, I'd just point out the storm." As she spoke his mouth moved against her jaw.

"I want you to myself for a while. Come with me." She wasn't sure where it was that he wanted to take her, but she was thrilled that he seemed to want her. Not that she didn't know he wanted her, but how he said it was different. Like it wasn't a completely physical reason he wanted her. Maybe it was wishful thinking, but she wanted to go with him either way.

"I'd love to go with you." She said honestly and his mouth moved over hers again quickly. He moved and pulled her jacket closed.

"Button it, you'll need it for the moment." He said and she did as he asked, she turned when he looked up. Zani was standing there and on the larger size. She gave him a confused look. Xerxes moved toward him and looked at her.