153 Call it love (1/2)

Jos smiled. ”Hey, I didn't expect to hear from you this soon. How was the trip? Do you like the room?” She watched as Arei pushed up from the bed and made his way from the room. He didn't bother glancing back at her as he quietly shut the door. ”Um? What was that?”

Russ chuckled into the phone. [I said it was wild. It was almost like teleporting with Rin but only... faster I guess... I can't really explain it. It made Ry sick as hell though.] He laughed even harder. [As for the room, it's nice, I guess. It would be a lot nicer if you were here, though. Are you alone?] He asked as his voice grew huskier.

”Uh, yeah... why?” Jos asked still staring at the door.

[I just sent you a picture.] He said, his voice deepening.

Jos held her phone away and opened the message he'd sent. She drew in a deep breath. ”Russ! Why in the world would you send me your... your...”

[Dick? Because I thought you'd like to know the both of us are thinking of you.] Russ answered.

”Um... alright but...” Jos could feel her cheeks redden as she quickly closed out the messenger app and press the phone back to her ear.

[But what, baby? I have roughly two hours before Ry gets to beat the living shit out of me in front of a bunch of 'all powerful' council members. I thought there could be some fun that could be had before then.] He said, the husky lore still in his voice.

”Wh... what fun did you have in mind?” She asked as more heat filled her cheeks.

[I thought maybe, if you were alone, you could help me with that pic I sent you.] He answered.

”How am I supposed to help you with that?” She asked innocently.

[Switched the call over to video.] He instructed; a hint of a smile echoed in his voice.

She did as he instructed, ”Alright, now what?”

Russ smiled at her, shutting, and locking the door to his own room. [Go make sure your bedroom door is locked.] He waited for her as she carried the phone with her to lock the door. [Now, baby, go set in that chair by the fireplace.] He waited as she sat down. [Place the phone in the seat of the other chair with the screen facing you.]

Jos arched her brow at him, ”Alright, but isn't it going to make it harder for us to talk like that?”

Russ sent her a wicked smile. [No, baby. It will be perfect, just set it there, alright.]

She frowned but did as he said. ”Why do I get the feeling you're up to something devilish?” She asked.

He shrugged, [Because I am... Now pull off your pants and sit down.]

She arched a brow again. ”I'm not sure if right now is the best time for this... It's not been great here since you left.”

Jos rolled her eyes, ”I don't doubt that at all, but I really don't think this is the best time for something sexual.” She let out a long sigh. ”I just want to know you're alright and that you know I love you...”

It was Russ's turn to sigh. [Alright, maybe later then... but I can't guarantee I'll be capable of getting it up in another few hours. Ry said I'll not be able to fully shift here so that means no healing.]

Jos rolled her eyes, ”He'll not hurt you that bad if he knows you can't properly heal afterwards. It would make him look bad in front of the council if he did, especially with him pushing to be your bodyguard from here on out.”

Russ chuckled, [Well here's to hoping! So, what has you so upset? Surely, it's not just my leaving.]

Jos shook her head, ”Not exactly... tensions just really high right now I guess.”

He nodded. [I can imagine. Honestly, I'm a little worried myself. Do you want to switch back to the regular phone?] He asked as he set the phone against a pillow and pulled his long hair up into a messy bun.

Jos shook her head as she watched him, ”No, I like being able to see you. It's almost as good as you actually being here.”

He nodded. [I like it better as well, just wanted to make sure it was what you wanted. I know you've never been big on 'technology'.] He teased.

Jos snorted out a laugh, ”Well what do you expect when dating such an old lady?!”

[Um... If only all old ladies were as hot.] He teased as he bit his lower lip enticingly.

She rolled her eyes as she shook her head. ”You are too much, you know that?!”

He laughed, [So I've been told. Now, what has you so upset?] He pushed, letting her know her vague answer wouldn't be enough to suffice.

She let out a long sigh and moved the phone up so that the stain on his white tee shirt she wore showed. ”The mark hasn't stopped bleeding yet... I'm not sure if I should get in the pool or just simply bandage it and go on. What do you think?”

He shrugged. [Which ever you're comfortable with. I'm not even sure what possessed me to bite you again. Maybe it was just the stress of leaving you behind that had my beast going wild inside... I don't feel like I personally need to mark you any more than that ring.] He smiled and winked at her through the video. [Is that all? Surely a bloody tee isn't your biggest problems of the day.]

She frowned. ”It's not...” She fumbled with the hem of the sleeve. ”But I really don't want to talk about it right now.”

[I can't support you and help you if you won't talk to me, baby.] Russ said gently.