Temporary Arrangement

Ileus continued, "I can't imagine how you sustained all those years of torture when I couldn't for one month," he said in a low voice. He pressed a kiss on her forehead. "If there is anything I feel for you, it is awe. And you can always confess to me. Don't feel restrained, okay?"

"Okay." Her body melted against him. "I wish to kill Maple one day." 

He chuckled. "I wish that too!" 

Although he chuckled, she knew that he meant to avenge what she did to him. But there was something else she felt was missing. Why was Maple so interested in breaking him down? Just because she wanted him or was there something else to the entire tale? 

"Are you comfortable?" his question broke her reverie. 

The ground was so damp that the coldness from it was seeping through the furs. Even though she was close to him, her teeth started chattering. 

"Do you want to come on me?" he asked.