Bound by Desire

Author:Jana Downs
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Romance
Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc.
Published: 2013-10-05T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six

Yanai sulked. No, it wasn’t a very dignified thing to do, but he was frustrated and annoyed and there was no appeasing or remedying the situation. Therefore, he was going to sit here in water up to his chin, and be angry with the world until he felt better about life.

“Watch over him while I bathe,” he commanded his gray men.

“Yes, lord.”

“Is the Eoean well?”

“Bruised but otherwise unharmed. A dunk in the ocean assisted his reclamation of his facilities.”

“Good. Make sure he keeps his distance from my pet.”

“Noted, lord.”

There was no justice to be had in this situation. If my scent causes such a reaction when simply resting against my lover’s skin, how is he to have the semblance of normalcy he craves? That was the most frustrating facet of all. He’d promised his lover a social life. But he couldn’t provide one, not so long as they were lovers. Yanai balled his hands into fists, hating his beauty, hating his irresistible scent, and hating his appealing body. Those things that Trev loved so much caused them both aggravation and pain.

A soft knock on the door made him raise his head as it came open. He was surprised to see Eric standing there. “Hey,” Eric mumbled, averting his gaze. He couldn’t see anything but the tops of Yanai’s shoulders, but still. It was uncomfortable.

“Hello. What do you need, Eric?”

The little human shifted from foot to foot. “I wanted to come check on you. Trev looked really sad when I asked. I thought I’d pop down here and see for myself while the gray men bandage up Aldn. I, uh, didn’t know this was a bathroom.”

“I am well.” If he said it enough, perhaps he’d start believing it.

“Okay. Well, I guess I’ll see you later.” Eric turned to leave.

“Wait,” Yanai called. “I have a question for you.”

Eric turned back around. “What?”

“If you had a choice, would you prefer a life of freedom or a life confined in a small area with a lover?”

Eric shrugged. “I don’t know. I guess it would depend if the lover was worth it. I mean, if I really loved him or something, then I could totally understand and maybe enjoy it. But it would be hard to make a decision like that. Are you sending me away?”

“No,” Yanai reassured. “I have yet to make a decision where you are concerned. Have a little patience with me. You’ll have your room here for the duration. Ask the gray men for a vid-screen and a tutelage on the use of the technologies around here.”

Eric nodded. “Okay.” He paused, shifted. “Can I just ask Trev? Those gray things scare the shit out of me.”

Yanai chuckled. He remembered the first time he heard Trev use that expression. He had more than a little alarmed at the possibility. “No problem. I’m sure he will help you. But do not fear the gray men. They are simply servants of a sort.” Though he supposed they were more than just simple servants. He wouldn’t dare call them anything close to slaves.

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