"Now…are we in agreement? You will let me take care of you for a bit? I'll help you recover as much as I can tonight, and I'm certain you'll be ready to leave in the morning." Still holding Rowan's hand, Wren stepped closer, effectively blocking his view of the path that led to the pond and claiming all of Rowan's attention for himself.
Rowan gladly gave it to him. The remaining tension drained from his body as he surrendered to the promise in Wren's eyes. Just for one more night.
He nodded and gave a small sigh. "You know it's just difficult for me…"
"To think of yourself? Yes. I know, love. That's why I'm here to make it as easy as possible." Wren gently turned Rowan's wrist and pressed another energy-filled kiss to his pulse. Instead of pulling away, his lips lingered.
Before, the kisses he bestowed had come in rapid succession, a flurry of attention that was disarming in its own way. Now Wren took his time as he dragged his lips up Rowan's arm toward his elbow.
