Chapter 6

We have been on lockdown since yesterday. Since I came back from my...Ricky Martin experience.

#headdesk

"Update from Pierce, it seems like you might only have two more days here. Raine's mother Kalypso is closing in fast. She is bringing hellfire with her," Steve makes a sound, "Or, actually, a literal hurricane. Orgs might have made a grave mistake by capturing Raine." Steven looks back at me, one hand on the curtain of our small rock room. "I think the Orgs are detecting Kalypso's arrival and are preparing for war." he laughs. "Dude, they're so scared right now, looks like they are preparing for Armageddon. But, so would I if some pissed ocean queen was after my ass. Not sure if they thought this through when they jammed a rod down Raine's throat. Someone's going to pay dearly for this."

I shiver at the thought, hoping we wouldn't get caught in the crossfire. The Orgs are grisly creatures. I hope this Kalypso woman drowns this place. "What about Eluno?" I ask, and I quickly add, "And Brayja?"

Stop with Eluno, Camila.

Steven glances at me. "Well, Raine will not let his best friend stay in captivity. Not sure about Eluno. I'm sure he will come too."

I bite my lip, not being able to help myself. "You said that Eluno is mentally challenged, right?"

Steve turns, eating some brown bread loaf, bits of crumbs sprinkling to the cold ground. "Yeah. What? You spending an hour with him is making you crazy?" he swallows and coughs a bit. "Shit. I'm gonna need something to drink with this."

"Yes," I say, that's one way to put it. "Well, how dumb is he? Because honestly, I'm starting to think he is not dumb at all."

Steven laughs, dry crumbs fly out of his mouth. "You serious? Eluno is a killing machine, has not uttered more than three words his whole life. There was not a ton of information in his bio, just that he is mentally stunted. A loyal son of a bitch, though," he pauses, "not that his mom's a bitch. An expression."

I take a breath, thinking of the intense look he gave me when I was on his lap. I feel a wave of guilt. I know he was interested sexually, but I'm not sure if he is smart enough to recognize it. "That has to be wrong."

Has to be.

Steven raises his brows. "Pierce sent me the information, by the way. This man does not make mistakes; trust me. Pierce is a genius; he's a king." Steven smiles and shrugs.

That does not make sense. "Fuck."

"Whoooa, language."

I give him a hard look. "Steven. Are you sure I have been breaking into Eluno's cell?" My heart is beating now, the more I think about it. "Oh shit, what if it's not Eluno's cell, Steven!? This guy's eyes look pretty intelligent!" I shriek, my face heating.

I place a hand over my mouth as I look around in silent horror. I wonder if I sang Ricky Fucking Martin to a sane person, who now knows I'm definitely not from this planet.

Complete embarrassment

Mission botched over weed and an MP3 player.

And a pothead for an agent.

"Calm down toots," Steven says and holds up his hand. "Pierce himself told me that this was Eluno's cell that you must wait in." he makes a face at me, "He sort of guessed that you're after Brayja, so Pierce said he wanted to help you out. The whole dungeon-hoping-thing was actually Pierce's idea."

"I thought that was your mystic-mode idea?" I ask, eyes narrowing.

Lies.

His cheeks heat. "Well," he frowns. "Well, we were sharing wavelengths, connected to the mystic and spirit realm."

"Wavelengths? Right."

I think about that, trying to calm my hysteria.

Would Pierce deliberately lie or set me up? I doubt it, given my trust issues, what would be the point of that?

Or would he?

I swallow, trying to calm my pulse. "Pierce never makes mistakes? You're sure?"

"Never. "

I take a deep breath, giving myself a mental shake. "Okay." I bite my lip. "It's just that Eluno seems intelligent."

Beautiful.

I bite my lip harder.

Stop.

Steve takes another bite and offers some to me.

I decline.

"Toots, I'm not saying he's brain dead."

"What color of eyes does Eluno have?"

Steve raises a brow at me. "I don't know, why would I know that?" he gives me an expression like I'm way out of line.

I groan. "You're an agent!" I continue and lower my voice. "You must know all the details, being an agent. Right? This is a mission, not a game." I point at him "You're going to make me look like an idiot."

He raises a brow. "But are you an idiot?"

"No," I deadpan.

"Well, then there you go." He takes out a large bong from out of his cloak.

"How did you fit that in your cloak?" I ask, slightly impressed.

"I fit a whole bag of weed up my ass once." Steve looks down, a frown showing on his pudgy face. "It broke, and I was high for like a month."

"Steven," I say with a concerned frown. "Maybe you should not smoke so much."

His eyes widen. "How dare you."

We stare at each other.

He raises his chin as he lights his bong.

"Can you find out the color of his eyes?"

"Probably."

"And," I say, "Why are there only four songs on the Mp3 Player? And Ricky Martin!?"

"You're Latina, Latinas looove Ricky," he says and raises his eyes brows. His eyes go round and he speaks in a high voice. "Ooooh Ricky Martin! I love you! ahhhh," he takes a breath, "Ricky you so hot!" He gives me a pointed look. "I have seen videos, Camila."

I slap my forehead and fight a smile. "Yeah, maybe in the 1990s."

Steven nods to the large pale of soapy water that took my heist skills to steal. "And why do you need this water, again?"

"I thought Brayja would like to clean up a bit. It's very dirty in the dungeon. He expressed to me that he'd kill for a bath."

I don't know.

The amenities here are nonextant.

Steven is laughing, puffs of smoke leaking out of his mouth. "You really are trying to butter this guy up, aren't you?"

"Duh, Steven." I tilt my head at him.

He is laughing more. "Soap water, though?!" he wipes his eye. "Just show him your sweet tits!"

"Steven."

"Sorry."

I get up and take a breath. "Two days."

"Two days."

"I'm ready." I lean down and pick up the heavy pale of water. "Things I do for wealth."

**

My heart beats as I squeeze my eyes shut.

That was too close.

For a second, I thought I would not make it to Eluno's cell, the org guards are off on their regular schedule due to the hysteria. I had to wait in the shadows for far too long. I set my bucket of soapy water down quietly, my heart beating hard. Brayja better enjoy this, I swear.

I go to work on the lock, praying no beastly org comes running by.

Click.

I can feel a trickle of sweat run down my neck as I pick up the pail and slip inside. I could probably get caught at any time.

I hold my breath as I shut the door.

I'm in, and instantly, I'm aware of Eluno, though I do not turn around. I take a breath and try to act normal. I slightly turn to see him with his head back against the stone wall, eyes closed.

I expel a breath.

"Eluno," I whisper.

He does not open his eyes.

I bite my lip.

I take the pail of water and sit down by the wall across from Eluno. Can he hear me, or is he deliberately ignoring me? Wouldn't one have to be smart to ignore someone? I curse, feeling so confused.

Time ticks by as I sit, staring at him.

I wonder if they shoved a rod down his throat too.

"Eluno?" I ask, "Can you hear me?"

Finally, he tilts his head up and those vivid eyes of fire pin me. I feel a slow shiver wash over me, and my skin prickles. Damn, this boy has a penetrating stare. It's such a crime of nature that he does not know how stunning his eyes are.

Damn shame.

"Miss me?" I ask playfully, then regret it.

Doubt he's in a playful mood.

I glance at the bucket next to me, and a pang of sadness washes over me. How inconsiderate of me to bring this only for Brayja. I look back at him and see him also regarding the pail. I tilt my head, a grin pulling at my mouth. "Eluno, would you like to wash your hands?"

It seems so meaningless, but it's all I could find.

His gaze slowly raises to mine, and I can almost see the blaring question there. I swallow and shift uncomfortably. "I brought it for Brayja." I say carefully, "But, there is plenty for the both of you."

I meet his gaze and I wished I knew what he was thinking, if anything. My pulse jumps as he regards me, his orange gaze traveling over me.

He then closes his eyes and does not open them again, leaning his head back. I sit up, confused. Shit. Did I somehow offend him? But, to be hurt, one must possess an IQ. "Eluno," I whisper.

His eyes remain closed.

I narrow my gaze on him.

He thinks to ignore me? I raise my brown skirts to reveal my shapely golden leg. A part of me wants to prove that this man is not dumb. Pierce needs to go back through the paperwork because a moron can see the intelligence in his stare.

"Fine, I guess I will just use the water myself," I whisper, knowing he hears me.

I bet he could hear a pin drop.

I take off my slipper and dip my toe in the cold water making a light splash noise. I sigh in fake pleasure, watching Eluno's gaze slowly open to zone in on me. His fire gaze flickers over my exposed leg then pins me, tilting his head just a bit.

I feel my skin prickle.

I move my foot around in the water, my dress falling dangerously high and he watches me. I can hear the chains as he moves, sitting up straighter. I'm sorry, in hindsight, I'd probably call myself an idiot for tempting Brayja's bodyguard, but I'm just too curious.

I'm helpless.

It's the way he looks at me that makes me not think clearly. After this Brayja needs a new bodyguard, or there may be some issues. It's like staring at the hot pool boy as I lower my shades and watch him, licking my lips. I'm not even sure if he is as hot as I'm thinking, but if he is, I can see a lot of woman taking advantage of him.

I shiver, not wanting to imagine what he is capable of when he is at his finest, not in a dark dungeon. I close my eyes and put my slipper back on, feeling like a cat in heat.

Shame on you, Camila.

I need to get laid for Pete's sake.

I hear knocking, startling me, and I glance at Eluno. His exposed hand is taping on the stone with his knuckle, and he nods to the water.

I clear my throat, lowering my course gown with shaky hands. "You want the water now? You changed your mind?"

He makes a slight nod with the sounds of chains.

I take a breath force a laugh. "Okay, a little jealousy, and you want the water. Go figure," I force a grin, trying to ignore how his eyes follow me like a tiger ready to pounce. Or, to strain against his confines.

Play it cool, Camila.

Down girl.

I stand and pick up the water, carrying the heavy bucket to him as gracefully as I can. I suck in a breath, my power picking up on his once again when I'm this close to him. A low hiss escapes my lips, my body craving to feel his energy.

Mierda.

So much power.

It's delicious...

I lower to my knees, knowing something is wrong. How can a mere bodyguard be this dangerous? I am like an addict, seeing my poison for the first time. One of my FGI wishes was to have a talent that steals other abilities for a short time. It feels like an addiction, almost. I want, need his power.

If I could just lock my lips with his, I could suck in his power. I almost moaned at the thought, giving myself a mental shake.

Stop.

I open my eyes, and he is studying me intently.

I clear my throat. "Eluno, let me see your hands."

I go to grab his hand, and he pulls out of my grasp, dunking his chained hand into the water himself.

I gasp, feeling a slight pulse come off him.

"What was that?" I ask, scared to move.

I felt it like a slight shock.

He tilts his head at me and lifts his clean hand out of the water, the suds sliding down his hand into his chains. I swallow, feeling the tension. Or, maybe it's only me, but whatever it is, it's driving me wild.

I don't meet his eyes. "Eluno, nod if you have a rod down your throat." I glance up at him, wanting to help him.

He watches me then puts his hand back in the water and closes his eyes, not responding. I glance at his hand as he moves his fingers through the water.

"Eluno, can I try and take off your mask?" I ask. "Maybe I can try and break you out."

Eluno opens his eyes and shakes his head, no.

"No?" I ask, confused. "Why?"

I close my eyes, knowing he can't respond.

"Can I please try?" I whisper.

He just watches me but does not respond, his fire gaze moving over my face. I still have my mesh covering on, and it looks like he is trying to picture me without it. Just like I was doing to him, wondering about the man under the mask.

I bite my lip and slowly raise my hands to his face, and he does not flinch away.

"Hey, Steven here! I think the nymphs are coming faster than I thought! There is a massive storm brewing and I done think it's natural!"

I pull my hands back and turn to peak out of the cracks in the rocks and notice the sounds of the howling wind is much louder.

I expel a breath and glance back to Eluno. "The nymphs are coming." I breathe. "Don't worry, Raine is Brayja's good friend, they will not leave you here. They will come for you, I will make sure of it," I try and reassure him.

I see the lines around his eyes crinkle slightly.

That makes me curious, is he smiling? Grimacing? Snarling? Taking a breath, I raise my hand to his mask and my fingers lightly touch the metal lock at his ear. I could potentially pick it, but I would need more tools. Steven said the FGI pick only works on the door. I want to roll my eyes, why only the door?

It's hard to think clearly when he is staring at me like he is.

I need a closer look, but I don't want to straddle him again, and make him sexually confused. I raise up on my knees and lean in closer, now grabbing the lock. We are so close, but I try and ignore it.

The lock is old and rusted.

I could break it, but I would need something heavy. And, the lock being on his face would compromise that unless I wanted to knock him out.

I could steal his power.

I bite my lip again. "Eluno," I whisper. "I'm going to attempt something." I look at him and we are just breaths away from one another. Eluno's eyes narrow as he slightly tilts his head. I swallow, "I may have to sit in your lap again, if that's okay?"

I feel like the air is charged around us.

But I know it's just me, poor Eluno is mostly likely just in a constant confused state. I bet that would be horrible, always never understanding what everyone else does.

His hand moves from out of the water and he touches my thigh, pushing me on top of him. I straddle him with a frown on my face. He understood me then?

It would appear that way.

I can feel his body under mine and I notice again that this man feels like solid muscle. I look at his hand and see that his fingers are gently caressing my leg through my course gown. What the hell? I look back at him and he raises his gaze to mine, his hand becoming firmer.

"Eluno," I ask, "What are you doing?"

His hand strains against his chains as his finger find the bottom of my gown and lift it up, his hand disappearing under my dress.

I am breathing hard, completely confused by what he is doing.

He must be curious, wanting to experience something sexual? "Eluno, you're not supposed to put you hand up a woman's dress without permission," I reprimand a little breathlessly, feeling his large hand now gripping my naked thigh.

Oh boy.

What do I do?!

Stop him?!

But I don't, curiosity getting the best of me. A little part of me wants to see what he will do, a man with no experience will not know what to even look for. Right? Eluno just watches me as his hand squeezes and massages my thigh making a slight moan escape my lips. I curse myself, please don't be such a hussy. Get a hold of yourself.

He sits up a little straighter bringing me chest to chest with him. I don't know what to do, my heart is pounding against my chest.

This is so wrong, but I can't stop it.

"Eluno, you have to stop what you are doing. I'm having a hard time focusing," I breathe as his hand now grips my bare ass, pushing me against his very hard erection. His erection! He's hard. He's hard. OMG. What do I do?! "Eluno," I moan, feeling the long length of him.

Mierda, this man is huge.

I feel dizzy.

I need to stop him.

Does he understand what he is doing?! "Eluno," I pant as I feel his hips move against my girl parts. Hot flashes exploded over my body, knowing this is escalating too fast. I cannot believe he is hard, and I'm not helping with my slight moans.

Eluno looks down and I feel his hand making his way to my core.

Will he touch me?

There is no way he will know what to do if Pierce is right about him. If he knows what to do, then someone made a grave mistake. Either Eluno is smart, or this is NOT Eluno.

Eluno looks up at me and I want to climax from just his intense gaze. He's a lady killer, those eyes are panty-dropping eyes. I can't believe I'm feeling this way when I have not even seen him fully yet.

His fingers find my thin underwear and pull them away from my lady bits. I hold my breath as our eyes lock, time freezes for an instant.

Will he?

Then I feel his fingers slide through my slick folds and I gasp, my body sizzling, igniting on contact. He closes his eyes for a few moments then opens them, his fingers sliding back and forth. I can see his board chest rise and fall fast, his hand expertly moving over me.

A part of my brain that still works wonders if that is why he washed his hand in the water. Did he know he was going to touch me?

That is smart.

Not dumb.

Not dumb.

SMART.

I gasp when two fingers dip inside me and immediately he finds the spot that makes me scream a moan. "Eluno!" I pant, my brain firing off red alerts.

I feel a shock.

A pulse.

Like he shocked my vagina and now I'm tensing around his fingers, a powerful orgasm racking my body from head to toe. I'm grabbing into him for dear life, my body shaking with a forceful sensation I can't even begin to describe.

I see stars and colors.

What the hell was that?!

This is not right.

I hear a loud explosion outside, shaking the walls, bringing back to reality. I jerk away from him right as his hand tries to stop me. I'm breathing hard, crawling to the opposite wall, hearing another explosion, rocks falling from the ceiling.

Eluno flexes his muscles and thrusts his arm forward, the chains breaking free, the rock wall splitting.

I scream, scooting more against the rock wall.

He is trying to break out.

To get me.

"Steven here! Sorry, I got the munchies and passed out! Kalypso is here! Get out of there! Meet me at the west landing where we arrived."

"Steven," I whisper breathlessly, as I watch Eluno try and break free from his confines, the rock wall cracking more. His hand is working on his face mask. "What was Eluno's eye color?"

"Oh, uh, like brown."

I feel the blood leave my face.

My heart pounds.

"What is Raine's eye color?" I barely say.

"Raine? Why?! Get out of there!"

"Fucking tell me," I hiss.

"I think I read, like bright orange or something."

I close my eyes, my world spinning. "Camila, you fool."

You were the moron all along.

I see Raine rip off his mask and pull a long cord from out of his mouth, coughing into the ground.

Oh shit.

He is breathing hard as he looks up at me and I feel faint. Good lord he is beyond hot. Well, he is the son of a mythological sea goddess. Of course he is fucking beautiful. My mind cannot even process him right now, shock overwhelming me.

I slowly stand, my whole body on alert, shaking. "You are not Eluno," I whisper.

"Don't go," he whispers, his voice rough..

I'm to be married to his best friend.

He could tell Brayja my secrets.

Mission compromised.

I turn and run, and I can hear him yell in fury.

The sounds sends chill down my spine.

I have to lie.

Raine cannot know who I am.

I have to lie.