Chapter 13

Warin pulled him along, waving good-bye to Jonas. “You will see, my prince.”

It had been too many days since he’d been with Benedict. Later, when they had more time, he might spend days, perhaps weeks in a big, soft bed making love over and over. But now, he would have to be content with renewing their love on the cave floor.

They reached the camp in the cave and Warin saw Jonas had indeed readied things. There was a sleeping pallet laid out with furs and a small jar of oil set next to it. The cave was aglow with torchlight.

Benedict’s blue eyes were wide with understanding and his tongue darted out to trace his full bottom lip. Warin turned him until they were face to face.

“I’m sorry I don’t have more comfortable accommodations tonight, Benedict. Will you lay with me?”

Benedict nodded, threw his arms around Warin’s neck, and kissed him hard. “I love you,” he said, pausing for a breath.