The soft stroke of those strong hands against her back had Aelena biting her lip hard, just shy of drawing blood. It felt so good to be in his arms and she could not resist the thoughts that jumped to the fore. She had grown up in many ways since last they met and she was no virgin. The strong body was easily enough to send the first tingles of heat through her. The crush she had on him years ago was not far from her mind now that they embraced. The hand in her hair reduced her to clinging to him as her tail swished back and forth in tune with her mounting excitement. Her eyes squeezed shut and her stark white skin flushed slightly at the thought of what might happen next.<br/><br/>She never expected what did though. He pulled away and she stumbled a half step before he caught her. The blush deepened. For just a second she thought she had felt him, aroused by her. Oh Light! Had she made a noise or unintentionally squirmed against him? She felt mortified even though she felt certain that she had stayed composed. Still something had clearly changed but he was right. They did have work to do.<span style="color: indigo">"You are right. They are no doubt expecting us. I do not quite remember the way. You may have to lead me." </span>She mumbled. She was confused as to what had happened. Clearly he was not interested so she too focused on checking the bindings on her armor and calmed herself.<br/><br/>Maybe the years that had passed had altered him. It was inevitability after all. Enough battle could change any person. Still, she could not resist looking over to see him. He was a handsome man even if he probably still saw her as the child that needed rescuing. Her finger traced over the scar again before she straightened up.<span style="color: indigo"> "I am ready when you are."</span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>