Redemption

Chapter 14

Chapter 14

„He can't be serious. Gotam, please tell me if I have run mad, but there is only one bed in there, is there not?" Elian emerged from the door shortly after. „I admit, the sleeping-situation is not ideal.." Gotam huffed. „Not ideal? Eli, there is but one bed. Can you conjure up another, please?" Eli backed up as to not stand within reaching distance of the other two. „Well... that might be challenging. I am sure neither of us would like to want to relive the events of our last stay. So in order to ensure our safety, to ensure her safety, I have chosen to cast a spell blockig all fae-magic until tomorrow morning." Livana locked up at him, raising her brows. „Okay." She stated. „Okay, then." She repeated, sitting down on the floor. „What are you doing?" Gotam asked from above her. „I am laying down to sleep." She said. Both men looked at each other. „You will do no such thing." Gotam stated, bending down and taking her upper arm in his hand. Even though her arms were not as slim, his long fingers could almost wrap all the way around it. He pulled her up by her arm, lifting her a bit too much, forcing her to stand on her tippy-toes. „Let go of me!" She protested, as Gotam began dragging her towards the bed. „You seem to forget the balance of power, Livana. This is not a pleasure-trip. And you do not know what you are getting yourself into. I know how bad it can get out there. And you are just so easily... broken. So get all the rest you can." With that he pushed her onto the bed, standing in front of her, lingering just a moment too long in this compromising position. Her eyes me his, but, incapable of keeping up eye contact, her gaze wandered down his body. Over his chest, the black shirt which was only buttoned halfway, allowing a peak at his chest. Down to his pants. Eli cleared his throat, ripping them from their thoughts. „Two people can sleep in the bed. One will keep watch." „I can take the first one, you boys can cuddle." Livana offered. „Don't be silly, you were begging for sleep on the journey and you are practically falling asleep while we are talking." Gotam said. „Get changed and go to sleep. We'll figure something out. Tomorrow night you may take one watch. This has nothing to do with feminism, don't start," He said upon taking notice of her facial expression. „This decision is solely based on your humanity, your" „Yeah my weakness. I know." She was hurt by his thinking of her as a weakness to the team, but alas she knew he was right.

She undressed, not willing to dirty the bed with her sweaty clothes. She had sent the men outside until she had gotten under the covers. Due to the magic-ban, they didn't have any clothing besides the ones they were wearing, leaving her with the choice of sleeping in dirty cloths or her underwear. She chose her underwear, a simple set of black bra and panties. Sleep came fast, her exhaustion catching up to her.

The door opened a few minutes later, Elian's head peeking in. He took notice of the pile of clothes Livana had discarded  earlier. He should have thought about that before he had cast the spell. Mentally, he scolded himself for his impertinence, making her situation even more difficult. No doubt she had to feel even more vulnerable without any coverage. She moved beneath the covers, already fast asleep, a milky thigh peeking out. He knew she was feeling a little self-conscious, having accidentally read a few of her thoughts, she of course hadn't been able to shave, but it did not matter to him. She was a woman, not a child afterall.
He took off his tunic, laying it next to the bed, unwilling to invade her personal-space while she was unconscious. „Get up here. Being ridiculous." He heard her mumble, as she shifted her weight, making space for him on top of the bed. So, he laid next to her.
Her soft thighs grazed his leather clad hip, a groan erupting from him, as she unconciously cuddled up to him. „Livana... this is not... Livana please."  He almost begged, finding it harder to control himself by the second. Her eyes fluttered back open. „Relax, it's not like, oh. Oh." She shifted away from him, having felt something beneath his leather pants. „I am going to change watches with Gotam. Go back to bed." Elian said, hurrying out of the house.