Love and the Stubborn by Xenia Melzer

Author:Xenia Melzer [Melzer, Xenia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: fantasy
ISBN: 978-1-63477-190-0
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Published: 2016-12-13T05:00:00+00:00

THE NEXT morning, Casto woke with the wonderful feeling of being utterly safe. The Barbarian had his arms still slung around him and pulled him close to his broad chest. Casto closed his eyes and inhaled deeply the familiar scent of Renaldo. When Casto moved, the grip of the strong arms tightened, keeping him in the embrace and making escape impossible.

Casto winced when his wounds, both old and fresh, reminded him of what he’d had to endure the past few days, but given how things had turned out, it didn’t matter. All that mattered was the knowledge that he still had a home, that he was still loved, even though the love might be fleeting.

Now that he had finally admitted to himself how dependent on Renaldo he was, everything seemed easier. He would enjoy his life at Renaldo’s side as long as possible, and when he grew too old to please his lover, or when Renaldo found his heart, then he would die, because without him Casto was nothing but an empty shell without reason or aim. This didn’t mean he wouldn’t seek any advantage he could get over the Barbarian. Being submissive was not a part of Casto’s character, and he knew for a fact this was one of the reasons Renaldo was so drawn to him. They both craved the fight as much as the passion. Often, it was indistinguishable.

Of course it would take some time until he finally got used to nominally being Renaldo’s possession. It went against everything he was, but he was determined to accept this fact as soon as possible.

Renaldo was moving behind him, snuggling even closer. He opened his eyes and blew warm breath onto Casto’s nape.

“Good morning, my own. Why are you already awake? You must be tired.”

Casto smiled lazily when he heard those loving words. Being pampered by Renaldo made him feel treasured.

“A good morning to you as well, Barbarian. I’m awake because a lot has happened to me and I’m still busy processing it. Don’t worry, I’m well rested.”

“And what have you processed so far?”

Casto snickered. “A lot. But nothing you should be worried about. I still haven’t come to any conclusions.”

“Tell me when you’re done thinking. I’d like to know the outcome.” He buried his nose in Casto’s neck and inhaled deeply. “Until then, I’m fine with how things are right at the moment.”

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