134 Life with you part 9 (1/2)

The rhythmic rise and fall of this heavily tattooed, muscled chest had rapidly became one of Jos's favorite things to study. She traced a finger lightly over the detailed dark ink. She pressed her lips to the top of his peck as she let her hand trail across the ridges of his thick waist. Her eyes continually returned to his face to catch any sign he was awake. It had became her game over the past several days, to see what all she could do before he woke up... or at least let her know he was a wake. She slid her hand under the covers and along the trail of man fur that led to her destination. She watched his face as she ran her finger lightly over the metal. It twitched against her hand as she carefully worked her way up to the bar that ran through the head and underside.

Arei couldn't hide it any more. A wide smile spread across his lips. His kitten was as curious as an actual cat. He opened his eyes, finding her staring up at him. Her head rested across her free hand on his chest. ”Good morning, Kitten.” He said as he ran his hand through her hair. ”Did you sleep well?”

She nodded against his chest, still teasing the piercing's with the tips of her fingers.

He cocked a brow at her, ”Having fun?” He asked with faux seriousness.

She smiled and nodded again. ”Are these common?” She asked as she tugged on the one going through the head of his shaft.

Arei groaned, the hand in her hair dropping and running across her bottom lip. ”No, they aren't. Not for the reasons I got them anyhow.”

Her brows furrowed, ”What reason did you get them?” She tugged the bar again and watched as his breath caught and his eyes darkened with want.

”Give me a kiss and I'll tell you.” He teased.

She smiled as she pushed up from her current position and laid her upper body across his chest. As she bent down to kiss his lips, her bare breasts pushed into his bare chest. His lips parted and his hands clasped around her, one in her hair and the other across her back. She let out a protest when he broke their kiss and released her head.

He ran his fingers through the silvery stands and studied her face. ”Piercings in that area were usually forced on people in positions of servitude with the expectation of making them abstain from sex.” He explained. ”Mine do the opposite. A slap in the face for all the kings and rulers who have seen my orders from the Gods as servitude.”

”And this one?” She asked running a finger across the bar at his nipple.

”Ah, that one is a bit different. I got it while in Rome a very long time ago. It was very popular in their culture in warriors. They saw it as a sign of strength and virility. A badge of honor if you like, it showed dedication to the people.” Arei explained. ”There are several cultures around the world that use things like piercings, tattoos, and jewelry as a form of brand.”

”A brand?” She asked her head tilting to the side.

She nodded in understanding. Placing another kiss to the tattoo center his bulging peck, Jos began letting her hand slide back down his body.

He snickered and grabbed her hand. ”Enough of that. We have plans today.”

She frowned, ”Can't we just stay here today?” Her bottom lip stuck out in a pout.

He smiled wickedly. ”And do what, Love?”

She shrugged as her cheeks heated. ”Things...”

He ran his fingertips up and down the length of her arms. ”Things? We are going to go do 'things', several 'things' in fact.” He teased. He laughed as her frown deepened. Pushing himself up and flopping her over onto her back, he bent down and kissed her lips. Just as her mouth began to part for him, he pulled back and smiled wickedly down into her shimmering aqua eyes. ”Now get dressed, I'll be back with breakfast and tea in a few minutes.”

”But!” She protested as he pulled away and stood beside the bed. She watched as his hard, rounded butt cheeks flexed as he walked to the saddlebags.

”No buts, kitten. It is important you know these things. There is a very good chance the council will want to test your knowledge and skills at your review. We must make sure you are fully capable to live without the use of your abilities.” He grinned back at her as he bent to pull his trousers on. ”Have you heard anything I've said?” He asked and laughed harder when her red face moved from his ass to meet his eyes. ”As I thought.” He straightened and turned to face her as he fought the front buttons against the strain of his hardness. ”Even if there were something left for me to teach you of use in this room, I doubt you'd stay on task for even a second.” His brows rose as she stared at his working hands. ”My eyes are up here.” When she did finally manage pulling her eyes away from his tented trousers, he chuckled. ”My point exactly.”

”What's to say I wouldn't be equally distracted where ever you take me today?” She ask a streak of defiance playing across her beautiful face.

He arched a brow, ”Because you, kitten, would be too distracted by all the new sights and adventures to remember anything I could offer you.” He said matter-of-factly.

She crossed her arms beneath her full breasts pressing them up and causing them to spill slightly over top. ”Not true! Just watch, there is nothing you could show me today that could change my mind.”